Dim Sum in San Francisco (2025)
Yank Sing (Spear St.)
Dim sum restaurant · Rincon Hill
Family-run since 1958 and still rolling carts, Yank Sing defines polished, downtown dim sum. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and regularly cited by Eater and The Infatuation, it delivers deft har gow, soup dumplings, and Peking duck to generations of locals.
City View Restaurant
Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown
A longtime favorite reborn across from Portsmouth Square, City View trades carts for swift, made-to-order service. The San Francisco Chronicle covered its 2023 return; Eater continues to recommend it for scallop siu mai, crab claws, and weekend buzz.
Dragon Beaux
Chinese restaurant · Outer Richmond
From the Koi Palace family, Dragon Beaux marries Richmond District soul with playful finesse—think rainbow xiao long bao and crab roe siu mai. Featured by Eater and praised by Food & Wine, it’s a stylish yet deeply local dim sum experience.
Palette Tea House
Restaurant · Fisherman's Wharf
At Ghirardelli Square, this family-owned offshoot of Koi Palace and Dragon Beaux takes a creative, seafood-forward path. Listed by the Michelin Guide, it’s known for squid-ink dumplings, black-swan puffs, and a lively Cantonese cocktail scene.
Harborview Restaurant & Bar
Chinese restaurant · Financial District
Opened by the original founder of R&G Lounge, Harborview pairs bay views with refined Cantonese dim sum. Food & Wine recently highlighted it, and Eater’s dim sum guide notes its broad menu—from dumplings to exemplary roast and duck dishes.
Lai Hong Lounge
Dim sum restaurant · North Beach
A Chinatown favorite for expansive menus and community banquets, Lai Hong Lounge remains a go-to for crisp roast meats, rice rolls, and delicate dumplings. The San Francisco Chronicle spotlighted its role in Chinatown’s 2025 banquet revival.
Good Mong Kok Bakery
Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown
This tiny, cash-friendly counter powers Chinatown mornings with hot trays of har gow, siu mai, and pork buns to-go. Frequently recommended by Eater and The Infatuation, it’s best enjoyed on a nearby bench at Portsmouth Square.
Good Luck Dim Sum
Dim sum restaurant · Inner Richmond
A Richmond District standby for big-flavor, low-cost eats—especially the baked BBQ pork buns. Celebrated by Eater and The Infatuation, it still runs largely cash-only and rewards early arrivals with the freshest trays.
HK Lounge Bistro
Dim sum restaurant · South of Market
The cherished Hong Kong Lounge II spirit lives on here, with handmade dim sum in SoMa. Both the Michelin Guide and the San Francisco Chronicle chronicled its 2023 comeback, noting excellent baked pork buns and soup dumplings.
Hang Ah Tea Room
Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown
Tucked in an alley since 1920, Hang Ah calls itself America’s first dim sum parlor. SFGATE has documented its history and longevity; today it’s a charming time capsule locals still seek out for dumplings, buns, and nostalgia.
Hong Kong Lounge
Dim sum restaurant · Inner Richmond
Outer Richmond classic with a lively dining room, known for lotus-leaf sticky rice, XO-sauce noodles, and custard desserts. Eater continues to feature it as a reliable dim sum destination with strong neighborhood ties.
