Dim Sum in Houston (2025)

A Houston institution since 1990, this family-run Cantonese house brings back weekend pushcarts and daily dim sum from late morning. Praised by Eater Houston and local critics, it’s where multi‑generational gatherings meet polished service and strong tea.

Houston’s grand banquet hall serves dim sum until late afternoon, with traditional pushcarts on weekends. Featured by Southern Living and Eater Houston, it’s beloved for variety, from truffle shu mai to ginseng har gow, and for its lively, communal spirit.

A longtime Bellaire Boulevard standby offering made‑to‑order dim sum daily. Regulars tout the shrimp rolls and crab claws; Eater Houston highlights its elegant dining room and BYOB policy. Family‑operated and a reliable mid‑day meetup spot.

One of Chinatown’s largest dining rooms, ideal for groups. Dim sum is ordered by checklist and often delivered via carts; Eater Houston notes minimal wait times and excellent crispy shrimp balls. Local, independently owned, and consistently bustling.

Affordable, expansive, and very local, with a wall of photos and more than 90 items. Eater Houston calls out pan‑fried pork dumplings and salt‑and‑pepper squid. A no‑frills favorite for sharing a tableful of classics.

A Diho Square stalwart doing all‑day, made‑to‑order dim sum at friendly prices. Frequently recommended by Eater Houston, it’s beloved for turnip cakes, lotus‑leaf sticky rice, and the old‑school vibe that draws Chinatown regulars.

Despite the name, this spot leans Cantonese for its all‑day dim sum, from ham sui gok and lava buns to cheung fun with crispy shrimp. Eater Houston spotlights its playful pig‑shaped milk buns and dependable, anytime service.

HK Dim Sum - Review - Chinatown - Houston - The Infatuation

Crammed into the first floor of the Don Huang Plaza of Chinatown, HK Dim Sum serves classic (but cartless) Cantonese-style dim sum. The food here might not be the best dim sum in town, but everything is consistent and made-to-order. Plus, the dining room stays pleasantly quiet with only the sound of order-sheet scribbling and light muzak heard between bites. Being small, HK makes a great solo lunch or casual dinner spot for dim sum like classic shrimp or pork shumai, har gow, and fluffy steamed buns. Our favorite, however, is the savory chicken congee with massive hunks of ginger that makes us feel warm and loved, especially during Houston’s short winters. Go here for a quick dumpling fix, or before indulging in one of the many amazing dessert spots scattered around the plaza. photo credit: Chelsea Thomas - Chelsea Thomas

Inside a West U Courtyard hotel, chefs craft dim sum by hand and pour a serious tea list. Recently praised by the Houston Chronicle for technique and flavors, it brings a refined yum cha experience inside the Loop.

Taste Of Mulan - Review - Midtown - Houston - The Infatuation

Nestled in Midtown, Taste Of Mulan is where we go for a quiet dim sum meal. Cheers over a few glasses of cold sake, and take down tins of pillowy bao buns stuffed with BBQ pork. Or have a savory turnip cake with crispy edges that could bring us out of the worst moods. The dim sum list comes ready for you to check off to your heart’s content, but you can always add more if you’re like us and didn’t expect the delicate har gow to change the course of your life. And with personal bottles of chili oil on every table, we recommend adding as much spice as you can handle—it’s OK if your eyes water a bit. - Gianni Greene

Downtown at POST Market, this independent stall from veteran dim sum pros serves hand‑crafted dumplings, curry puffs, and spring rolls. Featured by Eater Houston and listed by POST, it’s an easy inner‑loop option.

A Buddhist vegetarian cafeteria and market offering plant‑based dim sum items like taro puffs, stuffed tofu skins, and veggie har gow. Eater Houston highlights it as the rare fully meat‑free dim sum option in town.