Dim Sum in Philadelphia
Dim Sum Garden
Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown
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 · Chinatown
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 · Chinatown
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 · Mayfair
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 · Dickinson Narrows
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 · University City
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 · Center City East
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 · Chinatown
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 · Lower Moyamensing
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.
