Dim Sum in Atlanta (2025)
Royal China Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Gwinnett County
A grand banquet hall where carts roll until midafternoon and Peking duck is carved tableside. Featured in Atlanta Magazine and consistently praised by The Infatuation and Eater Atlanta for textbook har gow and crowd‑pleasing classics.
East Pearl Seafood Restaurant
Dim sum restaurant · Gwinnett County
Old‑school Cantonese with seafood tanks, weekend lines, and carts until midafternoon. Eater Atlanta highlights its doufuhua and braised chicken feet; GAYOT and Creative Loafing back its broad, traditional spread.
Canton House Restaurant and Event Hall
Chinese restaurant · Gwinnett County
The Buford Highway stalwart’s splashy Duluth expansion brings rolling carts, salted egg custard buns, and wedding‑banquet vibes. Included on Eater Atlanta’s 2025 list and noted by local media for reviving a beloved tradition.
Oriental Pearl Seafood Restaurant
Temporarily Closed
Next to Atlanta Chinatown, this longtime favorite runs carts through the dining room and turns out clams in black bean sauce, egg tarts, and rice rolls. Recognized by Eater Atlanta, Thrillist, and local critics.
Dim Sum Heaven
Dim sum restaurant · Dunwoody Forest
A modest Doraville room where pointing at picture menus is part of the fun. Expect shrimp rice noodle rolls and pan‑fried turnip cakes. Highlighted by Eater Atlanta and backed by steady praise from regulars.
Happy Valley Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine, 喜萬年
Chinese restaurant · Gwinnett County
Spacious Norcross spot with carts until 3 p.m., then dim sum to order all day. Listed by Eater Atlanta; cart hours and details confirmed by the restaurant. Go for congee, bolo bao, and hargow.
AYCE Dim-Sum Duluth
Dim sum restaurant · Gwinnett County
Built for big appetites: all‑you‑can‑eat rounds of har gow, sesame balls, and congee under a 90‑minute limit. Noted by Eater Atlanta; independently operated with daily service.
Lao Wei Dao 老味道
Chinese restaurant · Gwinnett County
Inside Jusgo supermarket, this counter turns out Shanghai‑style dim sum like xiao long bao and sheng jian bao, handmade to order. Included by Eater Atlanta; a savvy stop for soup dumpling lovers.
Best BBQ
Chinese restaurant · Dunwoody Forest
Counter‑service Cantonese barbecue that doubles as a dim sum destination; oversized har gow and rice rolls draw raves. Recommended by Eater Atlanta and Atlanta Magazine for value and flavor.
Yao Atlanta
Asian restaurant · Perimiter Center
Thai‑Chinese restaurant running a lively weekend dim sum brunch with shumai, char siu bao, and cocktails. Cited by Eater Atlanta’s dim sum guide; hours confirmed on the restaurant’s site.
