Dim Sum in Philadelphia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.