Dim Sum in Los Angeles (2025)

The benchmark for refined Cantonese dim sum in LA, Sea Harbour helped popularize menu-ordering over carts and still sets the pace with pristine seafood, truffle-touched siu mai, and molten salted egg buns. Recognized with a Bib Gourmand and frequently praised by Eater LA.

A Monterey Park mainstay where classic pushcarts still roam a bustling banquet hall. Beloved for variety and old-school energy, with standout sponge cake layered with salted duck yolk. Spotlighted by Time Out and profiled by LAist for its enduring craft.

Glitzy banquet vibes meet a broad, well-executed dim sum roster—think scallop dumplings with roe, XO chicken feet, and the beloved almond soufflé dessert. Listed by the Michelin Guide and recommended by Eater LA for its expansive selection.

A wallet-friendly Focus Plaza institution where carts still roll and portions run generous. Expect har gow, char siu bao, and sweet pineapple buns done right. Featured by Eater LA and Time Out as a dependable, value-driven SGV staple.

Polished El Monte dining room known for thoughtfully made dim sum and superb Cantonese roasts—don’t miss the coconut chicken soup during dim sum hours. Frequently recommended by Eater LA and praised by local food writers.

One of the few LA spots still working pushcarts, with fluffy mini pineapple salted egg yolk buns arriving hot from the oven. Noted by Eater LA and included by the Los Angeles Times in Lunar New Year roundups.

A small Thai Town counter spot offering freshly steamed classics—shrimp dumplings, rice rolls, sesame balls—without a trek to the SGV. Praised by The Infatuation and included on Eater LA’s citywide dim sum guides.

Run by alumni of the beloved Embassy Kitchen, this tiny, early-opening shop focuses on made-to-order standards—turnip cake, taro cake, har gow—served fast with no frills. Newly highlighted by Eater LA for quality and convenience.

A lively newcomer with budget-friendly pricing and playful specials like egg white soufflé, baked yam and cheese, and lobster congee with lobster dumplings. Flagged by Eater LA as one to watch for dim sum variety and value.

A fresh SGV arrival blending dim sum with Cantonese barbecue—look for osmanthus honey puff pastry cakes, purple yam mochi balls with salted egg custard, and red rice rolls. Added to Eater LA’s 2025 dim sum update as a rising contender.

This spacious SGV dining room pivoted to a timed all‑you‑can‑eat dim sum format—surprisingly, quality held steady, with well-made rice rolls and dumplings alongside Cantonese staples. Noted in Eater LA’s 2025 guide.

Counter-service efficiency with a lengthy menu of steamed, baked, and fried favorites—pineapple BBQ pork buns, taro pastries, and rice rolls keep lines moving. Included on Eater LA’s list as a quick, satisfying SGV standby.