

Quality can vary, but be sure to order the stuffed crab claws. Due to the tightness of the space, diners order from menus, not carts, and they may be asked to share a table with others. Hong Kong Dim SumĪ tiny hole-in-the-wall with about a dozen tables, this perennially busy spot in the Dun Huang Plaza serves dim sum all day, every day. Seating is tight, however, which means no push carts.

Affordable pricing, close to 100 selections, and ample seating for large parties make this a lively scene. Need help figuring out what to order? That’s no problem at this all-day dim sum specialist in Chinatown, where the large picture menu is prominently displayed. The variety and selection is incredible here: Veteran chef and owner Hoi Fung offers 100-plus options, including specialty braised and made-to-order dishes. The energy is electric as carts stacked high with steam baskets, or brimming with items like fried shrimp balls and crab claws, whiz by at a dizzying pace. The true magic happens on weekends, when the entire 1,000-capacity restaurant opens up. This is the place to go for Hong Kong–style, daily push-cart dim sum. A sample platter is available for a quick snack on a busy shopping day. The selections are limited but solid we recommend the har gow, shu mai, Szechwan, and xiao long bao (soup) dumplings. Located inside the Galleria near the Nordstrom entrance, this restaurant offers everything from fried rice and wonton soup to whole crab and yes, dim sum. Be prepared to wait during peak hours, and don’t miss the fried shrimp balls. There’s a handful of tables for larger parties, but this recently remodeled restaurant is tiny. In lieu of cart service, diners browse a picture menu and mark their orders down before dishes are prepared to order. Looking for an all-day dim sum spot? Tucked behind a police station in Chinatown’s Welcome Shopping Center, this bargain hole-in-the-wall will satisfy your cravings from 9:30 in the morning until 9 at night.
