Dim Sum in Sacramento

Sacramento’s dim sum standard-bearer, recognized by the Michelin Guide for value and quality. Expect a deep selection, lively weekend crowds, and seafood from live tanks. Frequently cited by local reporters as a must-try.

A central-city favorite for all-day dim sum and Cantonese seafood. Praised by the Sacramento Bee for variety and standout seafood; locals come for congee, steamed buns, and cart-time classics without leaving town.

A South Sacramento banquet hall known for pushcarts, roast meats, and a broad dim sum lineup. Popular with multigenerational families; regularly mentioned by local diners for value and old-school atmosphere.

Long-running community spot serving dim sum daily and hosting big celebrations. Cited in local roundups; regulars come for chicken feet, turnip cakes, and rice noodles at approachable prices.

A value-minded dim sum stalwart with carts when busy and plenty of tea and small plates. Highlighted by CBS Sacramento; a practical choice for groups who want lots of variety without fanfare.

Small, family-run counter spot near the DMV turning out affordable staples like har gow, siu mai, and baked buns. Noted by local media for value; great for quick takeout or a low-key lunch.

Downtown deli profiled by the Sacramento Bee for hand-made, cash-only Cantonese pastries and dim sum classics. Go early for warm baked cha siu bao, shrimp dumplings, and egg tarts made by a longtime family team.

Beloved Chinese bakery offering dim sum standards to-go alongside Hong Kong–style pastries. Locals praise the baked and steamed pork buns, rice noodle rolls, siu mai, and egg tarts; doors open early.

Modern, locally owned dumpling house celebrated by Sactown Magazine; midtown location has reopened and serves xiaolongbao, sheng jian bao, and wontons. Not traditional carts, but a strong dim sum-adjacent experience.