From pushcart palaces to all-day Shanghainese soup dumplings, here’s where Philadelphians actually go for dim sum in 2025. Expect family-run institutions and thoughtful newcomers, vetted across trusted sources and confirmed open.
Dim Sum in Philadelphia
9 Places
From pushcart palaces to all-day Shanghainese soup dumplings, here’s where Philadelphians actually go for dim sum in 2025. Expect family-run institutions and thoughtful newcomers, vetted across trusted sources and confirmed open.
Dim Sum Garden
Dim sum restaurant
Philadelphia’s soup-dumpling standard-bearer, run by mother–daughter team Shizhou Da and Sally Song, just moved into a larger Chinatown space with an expanded menu that now includes an XL soup dumpling. Celebrated by NBC10 and praised by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ocean Harbor
Dim sum restaurant
One of Chinatown’s few remaining pushcart experiences, with classic Cantonese hits rolling through a cavernous dining room. Cited by Food & Wine in a local chef’s guide and consistently discussed by travelers for its lively weekend service.
Ocean City Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
A reliable cart-service stalwart known for family-friendly vibes and a deep dim sum selection. Highlighted by Billy Penn’s 2025 Lunar New Year guide as a go-to for traditional rolling carts in Chinatown.
China Gourmet
Chinese restaurant
Northeast Philly’s grand Cantonese hall draws big weekend crowds for exemplary cart dim sum — from shrimp balls to long-hots stuffed with fish paste. Lauded by The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Craig LaBan as the region’s preeminent dim sum destination.
Grand Palace Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
South Philly’s sprawling dim sum and seafood venue serves roving carts alongside a vast Cantonese menu. The Infatuation’s 2025 write-up recommends it for big-group brunches and a broad mix of steamed, fried, and noodle dishes.
Dim Sum House by Jane G's - University City
Chinese restaurant
A locally loved, independently owned spot serving Cantonese and Shanghai dim sum all day, with late-night hours, cocktails, and multiple dining rooms. Featured by local media and profiled by 6abc for owner Jane Guo’s long-time influence on Philly’s Chinese dining.
Tom's Dim Sum
Dim sum restaurant
Run by the original chef behind Philly’s early soup-dumpling craze, Tom’s turns out thin-skinned xiao long bao, scallion pancakes, and Shanghainese pan-fried buns. Covered by Eater Philly and beloved by locals for consistent, a la carte dim sum.
New Dim Sum Kingdom
Restaurant
A 2025 newcomer in Dim Sum Garden’s former space, offering a lengthy menu of traditional dim sum, noodles, hot pots, and Peking duck. Noted by Visit Philadelphia among the city’s new restaurants to try this year.
Dodo Bakery
Bakery
South Philly’s family-run bakery doubles as a weekend dim sum fix, with fresh char siu bao, steamed buns, egg tarts, and savory small bites to go. Included by Billy Penn in 2025 as a reliable spot for dim sum-style treats beyond Chinatown.
