Dim Sum in Denver (2025)

A South Federal mainstay where carts roll with har gow, turnip cakes, and custard tarts. Regularly praised by 5280 and Westword, it’s a lively snapshot of Denver’s Little Saigon dining culture; expect weekend waits and celebratory family tables.

Cart-service dim sum runs into early afternoon, followed by an extensive Cantonese dinner playbook. Lauded by Westword and 5280 for consistency and breadth, it’s a compact, no-frills room where shrimp dumplings and baked buns shine.

Rolling carts, chrysanthemum tea, and a broad selection—from siu mai to sugarcane shrimp—make Empress a go-to all week. DiningOut and 5280 spotlight its classic service and community following in the Federal Boulevard corridor.

An independent downtown favorite blending creative Chinese plates with dim sum energy: bottomless soup dumpling nights, late-night dim sum, and a DJ-driven tea room. Regular programming is featured by Larimer Square and OpenTable, drawing a local crowd.

A modern dim sum concept with hand-folded dumplings, buns, and shareable plates. Recognized by Westword readers in 2025 and active across Denver’s neighborhoods, it’s a polished, locally grown spot for group feasts and sake flights.

From food-hall pop-up to Baker neighborhood fixture, this ABC, tradition-inspired kitchen turns out excellent dumplings, baos, and shareables. Eater Denver notes its Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand status, while local press highlights its community-forward story.

RiNo’s sake brewery pairs weekend dim sum brunch with house-brewed pours—think rotating shumai, bao, and gyoza alongside tasting flights. Regular events and reservations are promoted by the brewery and local event listings.

Family-run for over two decades, this DTC favorite leans Shanghainese—xiaolongbao, scallion pancakes, whole fish—over banquet hall theatrics. 5280 has featured it for Lunar New Year spreads that speak to heritage and home-cooking finesse.

Chef Penelope Wong’s handmade wontons and dumplings draw lines for good reason. Named to The New York Times Restaurant List in 2024 and covered by Westword, the brick-and-mortar keeps limited hours—plan ahead for a dumpling-focused feast.