Dim Sum in Chicago (2025)

A Chinatown stalwart known for weekend trolleys, big-family tables, and skyline views. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and praised by longtime critics for classics like har gow, siu mai, and fluffy barbecue pork buns. Go early on weekends.

Second-floor banquet-room elegance in Chinatown Square, with a deep dim sum menu and consistent execution. Frequently recommended by Eater Chicago for delicate dumplings, baked buns, and polished service without the fuss of carts.

Modern Cantonese seafood house with made-to-order dim sum, a full bar, and rare on-site parking. Highlighted by the Michelin Guide for variety beyond dim sum—think stuffed eggplant and seafood specials—while daytime baskets stay the big draw.

Family-run since 1996 and beloved for all-day dim sum and late-night menus. Routinely noted by local editors for its expansive selection—you can grab siu mai at brunch or after a show.

Live-tank seafood meets daytime dim sum—order cheung fun, congee, and steamed dumplings alongside Cantonese crab or lobster. Recently featured in Eater Chicago’s updated Chinatown guide for quality and breadth.

An Uptown institution keeping cart service alive on Argyle. Praised by The Infatuation and other local writers for an enormous selection—quail egg dumplings to seaweed rolls—and for being one of the North Side’s true dim sum destinations.

A down-to-earth Hong Kong–style café serving affordable dim sum, rice rolls, and congee from morning through evening. Noted by Eater Chicago as a low-key alternative when big rooms are slammed.

A tiny, cash-only counter specializing in frozen, restaurant-quality dim sum to steam at home—har gow, siu mai, buns, and more. Regularly cited by local roundups as a smart Chinatown stop for stocking the freezer.

Chicago’s oldest Chinatown bakery doubles as a quick dim sum stop—grab egg tarts, sesame balls, pork buns, and a short list of steamed bites. Featured in Eater Chicago’s Chinatown guide for value and heritage.