Mouthwatering Dim Sum in Oakland

King Wah

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (341) • $$

"Decided to try this dim sum restaurant without looking at reviews. We were at the outlets and wanted lunch before shopping. We were actually thinking of eating at JB King in the food court, but they were closed! And this restaurant is right at the front door of this food court mall. It's pretty spacious and at the time we got there, there were tables available. We haven't had dim sum in ages, so it was a treat for us! Service was quick and tea pot was brought to us as soon as you tell them which tea you'd like. **OUR PICKS**BEEF CILANTRO RICE CREPES ~ we enjoyed these! The meat was spread thinly on the crepe and it was possibly minced or puréed like a paste before cooking. It gave it a soft texture with every bite. Flavor was good too! 5/5PORK SHUMAI ~ these were good as any other tea house. Juicy, flavorful and decent size dumplings. 4/5SHRIMP DUMPLINGS (Ha Gow) ~ I liked these! Big shrimp in each dumpling and tasty! 5/5CHICKEN FEET ~ always really tasty and somewhat spicy at most tea houses and these were on point! 5/5CRISPY SHRIMP CREPE ~ these were memorable! The inside had deep fried shrimp in a light batter that stayed crispy even wrapped around the rice crepe! 5/5EGG CUSTARD BUNS ~ I love custard buns and egg tarts but chose the buns because the menu showed them as cute pigs (purple, yellow, pink!) but when I got them, they were weird looking pandas. What disappointed me more was the hard black eyes, ears and noses. It throws off the softness of the bun. Best to take them off before eating! Inside was a good custard filling. But if I ever come back, I'd choose the egg tarts over the buns! 3/5COCONUT CAKE (jello) ~ perfect ending to our meal! I remember eating this years ago in tea houses and it had the same texture and taste! Very nostalgic for us! 5/5All in all, we enjoyed their food. It's a bit pricey, but nowadays, most dim sum is on the pricier end for lunch. They add a 15% service fee so tip is included. They circled this on the bill so you see this charge. Roughly $35/pp."

New Port Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (917) • $$

"Ambiance was great! Take out and ate at home :). They did add two huge lights and repainted the walls about a month ago in their dining room. It looks great individually but doesn't quite work. Maybe it's the paper table cloth. Tonight's to go dinner was very good. The crispy flounder fish was crisp when we got it home and there was enough sauce. The honey walnut prawns sauce wasn't as smooth & thin as it should be but the flavor was fine. I only ate one salt & pepper pork chop. My family demolished it and they loved it. Peking duck was perfect today, a little fatty, a little thin, buns were warmed, meat on some of the bones. The housin sauce & greens were good. I was very happy with this meal. We also went for dim sum. We arrived about noon on a Thursday. It was not super full. We marked our choices and they took about 15 minutes to come out. It was much fresher on this trip. I would come again."

Hanson's Pastry

★★★★☆ 4.4 (21)

"Dumplings are one of my favorite foods and I was excited to see this dumpling shop open in the area. It's kind of small, but they pack a lot of frozen dumplings, pastries, and buns in here.You can find eclectic dumpling flavors here. My favorites are the pork soup dumplings, fish dumplings, and pork and cabbage dumplings. The only things I've had here which were kind of disappointing were the buns which were bland and dry and the leek dumplings which I'm pretty sure they use dill instead of leek and there was a lot of it which overpowered everything.I've been back a few times already and stocked up my freezer with my favorites!"

New Hwong Kok

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (549) • $

"It's been nearly eight since last review. However I've been back a handful of times for my go to combo + other add on's.Not much has changed. The little shop in this strip mall reminds me of a mom and pop business in Sf's Chinatown where staff speaks Chinese and shipping boxes are everywhere in the entry lobby. Im sure it's organized chaos. I have my favorites and I point on the board but since I don't speak the language, the older Chinese lady becomes louder and near rude when I dont understand.Please can I make a public request to have someone who can speak and understand English as a front person with adequate customer service knowledge. That person can work with rude lady, if needed.Although my favorite items (Baked BBQ pork bun, turnip cake, congee and yellow noodles) have me returning). I'm afraid to recommend this location bc of the minimal English and rude customer service i encountered on 12/28."

Koi Palace Express

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (272) • $$

"I recently dined at this restaurant during a visit to the Dublin area and had a positive experience overall. The food was excellent, with the duck being my absolute favorite. It was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The dumplings, while my least favorite, were still quite delicious.One of the standout dishes was the Baked Seafood over Rice. It was unique and packed with a variety of flavors that made it a memorable choice. We also tried Koi's BBQ Combo, and the BBQ pork was particularly flavorful and well-prepared.However, I do agree with prior reviews that this spot is on the expensive side. Additionally, there is a surcharge added to the end of the bill, so it's important to factor that in before ordering. Due to this surcharge, I had to reduce my overall rating."

Special Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.4 (464) • $$

"I can't rave about this place enough! The food is amazing and super fresh! They give you an iPad with the menu, you chose your items and place your order. The food comes out really quick and uggghhhh soo good! The kung pao was the perfect mix of spicy and crunchy, the sticky ribs were tender and flavorful,the pan fried dumplings were the best I've ever had and the chow mein was perfectly greasy and chewy without being mushy. The staff isn't very friendly but they are prompt with service and more than helpful with menu questions. I thought it was just a dumpling spot but was pleasantly surprised to see all the menu items. So so good! It is on the menu expensive side but it's worth it."

Bing's Dumpling

★★★★☆ 4.1 (977) • $$

"Passed by this place for what feels like my entire life and only getting to try it now. The xiaolongbao here are as flavorful and satisfying as any high end restaurant I've been to. We weren't too hungry so kept to that and their pot stickers, which fried bottoms are coated with sesame seeds. Staff are friendly and it's a small but clean place. Four stars only because we didn't try enough food to give a proper evaluation, but what we did have was super tasty. Definitely returning."

Dim Sum Best Of Taste

★★★★★ 4.5 (42) • $$

"Came here for a quick but delicious dinner solo. First off the food is FRESH & QUICK. I ordered the Siu Mai, BBQ Pork Buns and steam chive dumplings. The Siu Mai and dumplings were outstanding. They came out hot and steaming. Pork buns were good but nothing impressive. For the 3 orders of food and a sparkling water it was around $24, which now a days seems rather cheap. The inside is small with a few tables and chairs. It is not a fancy sit down place, more so like a casual eatery with options to-go. Overall, if I am craving dim sum in the Alameda area I'll be coming back here for an affordable, quick and fresh meal!"

Asian Pearl Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (647) • $$

"We ordered too much and we liked everything we ordered. The dimsum menu has pictures you can refer to. Service was excellent, we got our food quickly and they also cleared our empty dishes fast. It was busy with lots of families. There were 9 of us and we were so full ! My favorites included - tendons , steamed tofu skin , baked pork buns, chicken feet , shrimp dumplings and sesame balls. They don't take reservations for dimsum."

Fu Lam Moon

★★★☆☆ 3 (391) • $$

"It's one of my favorite restaurants. Very Guang Zhou style! First of all, the waiter will provide free soup as the first dish. Our family love three different sauces to cook Alaska lobster. Different cooking ways bring us different good taste. The Guang Zhou style pigeon is very delicious. The price in this restaurant is very reasonable and the sea food is very fresh."

Dough Zone - South San Jose

★★★★☆ 4.4 (570) • $$

"From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, every part of our experience was truly exceptional. The staff, the store manager, Thomas, the food, the relaxing atmosphere, and the service (Mia, our waitress) all exceeded our expectations. The manager went above and beyond to ensure we were completely satisfied. He personally greeted us at the door, set aside a few dishes to make sure they wouldn't run out before we arrived, and was incredibly attentive throughout our stay there. Even when we couldn't say goodbye in person, he took the time to reach out and make sure we felt appreciated, welcomed, and was looking forward to seeing us again. It's clear that Thomas is not only kind and caring but also deeply passionate about his work and the happiness of his guests. The entire team at this restaurant radiates warmth and enthusiasm (with a manager like Thomas, it is easy to see why)--it's obvious they genuinely enjoy their work and have great camaraderie. Mia, along with the other waitstaff, checked in on us regularly, making us feel like we were dining with family. The hospitality was so heartfelt that we truly felt cared for.And of course, the food was outstanding. From the soup dumplings and noodles to the soup wontons, potstickers, sweet & sour cucumber, and onion pancakes--every dish was a burst of comforting, delicious flavors that felt like a taste of home. It was a memorable dining experience, and we can't wait to return!10/10!!! The food, ambiance, experience, and everyone that works here is amazing. Thank you again to you all!"

New Kim Lee Fast Food

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (27)

"I've been here twice. and the food is really good. and they have Dimsum . I have tried the beef chow fun, General Chicken and Sweet and sour pork. all was deliciousthe second time i tried the bbq pork fried rice with Mongolian beef and lemon chicken. really really good. and sui mai was awesome too.they do charge a little more for credit card. and the 2 item plate is like $14. and the dim sum is $5. so it it costly. but you get a lot on the plate. It serves 2 lunches for me!"

Special Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.3 (930) • $$

"This place was my favorite but now it has new ownership. I hate writing this because its Lunar NY. The menu is smaller, and the dishes they show on the monitors were not on the menu!Quality of the food is lacking and by the decline in number of customers in there, it shows. The dishes took a lot longer to get to us and there were only 3 tables."

Dumpling Express

★★★★☆ 3.5 (406) • $

"Ordered from door dash during peak commute time. It seemed like the food was prepared fairly quickly, but the driver was stuck in traffic getting from Berkeley to Oakland, about 30 min. Even though I had to reheat the food, it was all really good. I'll definitely order again, but will drive over there instead. Both the sesame buns and dumplings were perfectly fried, not oily at all. I can never finish an entire steamed pork bun, they were the perfect size with the right pork to bun ratio."

Joyful Dimsum Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (262) • $$

"This is the spot for some quick & delicious dimsum in the Tri-City area! Great friendly service and the place offers limited indoor & outdoor seating. I usually order to go and enjoy at home! You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu - my usual's include har cow, siumai, crispy glutinous puff, baked pork bun, chicken feet, taro puff, and chili oil wontons! Chicken wings are also great and packing flavor, but the portion size is very small! Check this place out if you're looking for some dim sum! You won't regret it!"

Lulu's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (388) • $$

"Authentic Chinese food. Portions are larger than other restaurants. Service is great. We have been coming here for years when we lived in Dublin. We always come here when we travel back from Idaho. Soups, fish dishes, 辣子雞, 外婆豆腐, 豆角茄子 are a few of our favorites. I highly recommend."

Koi Palace Contempo - Cupertino

★★★★☆ 3.6 (541)

"It's LIKE Koi Palace but with a twist!O R D E R E D * Boneless Hainan Chicken Rice* Cold Chicken Feet* Sour Cabbage with Fish* Ikura dumplings* Scallop sui mai* Lobster shrimp dumplings* Pineapple buns with butter* Hainan chicken rice* Sitcky RiceV E R D I C TKoi Palace Contempo is a delightful twist on the classic Koi Palace experience. While it shares the same high-quality standards, it's not your traditional dim sum spot. In fact, their menu is about 99% different and focuses more on entrees than dim sum!I've only visited for lunch, so I can't speak to their dinner offerings, but here's what I can tell you: If you're planning to come, try to arrive before 12 PM to beat the lunch rush, as it can get busy.Their menu features unique items you won't typically find at other places. Some of my favorites include:* Ikura dumplings* Scallop sui mai* Lobster shrimp dumplings* Pineapple buns with butterThey do have a small selection of dim sum items, but the real highlight here is their extensive menu, offering something for everyone.Bonus points for convenience! There's a large public parking lot right across from the restaurant, so parking is a breeze.If you're looking for a modern Chinese dining experience with creative and unique dishes, Koi Palace Contempo is definitely worth a visit."

Golden Bay Banquet

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (41) • $$

"Wonderful food cooked by the friendly and talented owner/chef. We also really appreciated friendly and fast service. Even my picky Chinese parents love all the dishes the waitress named Ping recommended. Do not let some negative reviews stop you from supporting local businesses. We definitely will come back."

Dumpling Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (246) • $$

"Fast service. They have barcodes on the table so you can order your food which is interesting. Ordered soup dumplings, fried rice, and potstickers. Everything was very good! Bathroom wasn't very clean, but everything else was good"

Peony Seafood Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 • $$

"Haven't been to this restaurant for over 10 years, because we had bad experiences in the past, one of them was "we always missed the shrimp dumplings" because the dim sum cart never came to our table and when it came, they sold out!Today, my Papa and I were in here, decided to give it a try.First thr host took us to a Teo person table tucked in a tiny corner was hard to see the dim sum cart or would miss them, so she suggested the tea lounge, which was much better and nicer.The dim sum we had, included a few usual ones (total 8 different kinds) were good, nothing disappointed, were as expected, but mostly their flavors were on the lighter side, except the shrimp dumplings were very good.Also they had the old fashion sausage rolls.Service was quite good, the manager checked on our order sheet frequently to ensure our dim sum arrived promptly, and she changed our plates.Our overall experience was good.Peony you have impressed me today, I shall visit again."

Pearl Bay Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (494) • $$

"This is my mom's go to dim sum restaurant in town. Even though dishes cost a little quality, and service just can't be beat. It's always busy, so we always get there right around opening. Huge space that can host banquets as well!"

New Hwong Kok

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (159) • $$

"The food tastes like I'm in Beijing & SG. Auntie the cashier is very friendly, she gave me extra shirm chive dumplings.The Uncle who is cutting the meat suggests getting freshly cooked pork and I'm glad I did. The place is set up for a quick in and out to go, they have also a few tables if you want to dine in."

Oriental Tea House

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (523) • $$

"Oriental Tea House has been around since I was a kid and a good option for dim sum in the East Bay. Dim sum is usually not my first option but will always indulge with friends/family on the variety of sweet and savory, baked, steamed, fried, roasted and sautéed items. Visited on a weekday (after Christmas) about 30 mins after opening. Even though they open at 10, the owners were still setting up and waiting for staff to arrive...not sure if the norm. Paper menus to mark your items, wave a server to place your order and then food delivered after about 10 minsPlace has been remodeled since I last visited but still the same, no nonsense service. You may even witness yelling across the dining room (as you quickly turn around to see what's going on) only to find out the staff arguing. Not uncommon...lol Fortunately, everyone who helped us was friendly with straightforward service.Items ordered were prepared nicely, light, flavorful, crisp, not oily and delicious. 8 items approx $75 with tax...then the restaurant will charge you a service fee of 15% for lunch and 18% for dinner. Up for debate if that's the tip or not. :/ Lot parking but will fill up by 12pm. A good option for dim sum in the San Leandro area, right off I-580. Bathroom: C+ - floors clean (at opening), paper towel roll by the sink, bright pink soap in a recycled Germ X container"

Dumpling Kitchen Express

★★★★☆ 3.7 (39) • $$

"Dumpling Kitchen Express opened in Castro Valley Marketplace where Savoy? of C.V. Natural Grocery was. D. K. supplies this outlet with it's commissary in FosterCity.Food is ready made on display, scoop ready to go. No decor. Just an island to dispense food...Offerings: food combos, add ons, appetizers, entrees, soups, noodles, speciality dumpling, dim sum, frozen dumplings to go. Eats: "Double Joy" 2 entrees with base (10.70)-chow mien out 1/2 hour after opening-fried rice dry, cold, bland. tasted like leftovers-braised eggplant tender, had chili oil, jalapeno slices. slightly spicy-string beans crunchy, tasty Xiao lung bao( 2/3.)-texture too doughy, slight juiciness. The usual taste.3.5 stars food quality not consistent, disorderly setup:-line forms at register at left side, unlabeled food at right side. 2 lines form-1 at register, 1 in front of food. -food prepped in kitchen out of sight, either warmed up or cooked by amigo. -self serve utensils located near register.*8% discount during soft opening.."

Hay Yue Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (41)

"Been over 1 year last eaten in Oakland Chinatown. Some of my fav restaurants r closed, thankfully this new place stepped up: great food, good prices, clean dining room, bathroom reasonably clean. Claypot rice (preserved meat) was excellent, rice soaked up the juice & flavor or the fatty preserved meat, bottom had a thin burnt layer, wish there was more.Beef brisket stew ho fun soup was good: tasty broth yet light & non greasy, brisket tender.$29.72 include tax for 2 items, good value & only found in Chinatown. I just had a bowl of ramen in SF for nearly $22 excluding tips."

Elite Dumpling

★★★★☆ 4 (244) • $$

"They have 15+ Dumpling options with different ingredients and proteins, you can order them cooked or frozen and make them later, it's the only local place I can think of with this many dumpling options.It's in the same plaza as Harbor Freight and Bamboo Steamer, another dumpling place is not too far from here.XLB: My kids love these and there are too many good options in this area, they won't eat ones that don't taste good and devoured these easily.Pork Dumpling with Corn: Wanted to try something new and these had well marinated meat and lots of corn in it. Best part was dumpling skin was nice and thin.Yeung Chow Fried Rice: I love this fried rice, I don't know why I wait for Chinese or Vietnamese weddings to have it, it was pretty good from Elite Dumpling. Only thing I wish was more shrimp and BBQ pork."

D T Dim Sum & Tea

★★★★☆ 3.6 (535) • $$

"Very good dimsum! this is the place for a delicious siumai, dumplings and my favorite their huge shrimp balls! They have have lots more you shoud check out!"

Dumpling Time

★★★★☆ 3.6 (695) • $$

"Finallly got to try this place and let me tell you, yes it is pricy BUT the food is delicious and fresh. Ambiance:We asked for outdoors since it was a nice day. It does seem like they have a lot of room indoors and a decent outdoor seating. The staff is great and prompt. Food:- shrimp toast - 5/5 this is a must get trust me. - pork & shrimp sui mai - 5/5 stuffed meaty and juicy- chili pork dumpling - 4/5 good just wish it was spicier- XLB - 5/5 so good- wagyu beef gyoza - 3/5 sadly nothing to special I could skip this- vegan fried rice - 5/5 seasons and really good"

Dumpling Hours

★★★★☆ 4.3 (167) • $$

"Dumplings so good it must be a fluke, right? I will have to come back for a second round because I just cannot believe how good the dumplings were! I happened across this place by chance and was enticed to try it because of the sheer multitude of people eating here and the cozy, welcoming environment. The customer service was excellent! With great food and service, I felt like I was eating at someone's home.Be cautious when eating because the dumplings are hot and the liquid squirted across the room and almost hit another customer."

Donut Delight Express

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (271) • $

"The donuts were great and the older lady was extremely friendly and generous. She gave me a complimentary bag of Burmese samosas. Definitely give this family run donut shop a try!"

Koi Palace

★★★☆☆ 3.3 • $$

"My friends loves this place, but I thought it was just OKTheir food items were just mid so what can I sayAlright, just to be fair, true Chinese folks might love this placeSo don't throw pie in my faceThey did have a lot of space and the place was definitely BUSYSo don't look at my review and go into a tizzySo this place ain't my taste. But I know that's just a preference thing. We got the Shu mai, rice noodle BBQ pork (which was actually not bad), congee, spinach, and sticky rice. However, most of the items were just mid to me. Again, my Chinese friends gives this place a 5-star rating, so I know that it's just probably me, so don't take my word for it."

Tao Yuen Pastry

★★★★☆ 3.8 (843) • $$

"Sesame balls. Just order at least 6 or you'll be sad once you've left Chinatown. Toasted sesame coating thin mochi like texture with not too sweet bean filling. Are they a little oily? Yes. Savor it.Boneless fried chicken was my other favorite. Portions are very generous here. "Small" would be a large container at a typical food chain. The line can get long but it moves quick. They are patient with questions and have multiple people handling orders."

Golden Palace

★★★☆☆ 3 (464) • $$

"(Tony Leung voiceover)The vibe is fab dim sum in Cupertino.The service is hun kuai! Grabbed the pencil and checked off our faves. Stir-Fried Clams in Black Bean Sauce. Wow! Black bean sauce is makes everything sooo good!Cha Su Bao. A staple. Hearty!Green Beans. (special order: bu la) Keyi! Steamed Bean Curd Roll. Love the texture!Fun Roll w/ Shrimp! IG supermodels love it. Steamed Spare Ribs. Soul food for me. Steamed Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce. Black bean sauce again!Pan Fried Turnip Cake. Pan fried is my preferred culinary technique.Deep Fried Meat Dumplings. Always remind me of footballs. Yummy!Sticky rice in lotus leaf. Soo much fun to unwrap.Salt and Pepper Tofu. Goooood!All delish like your fave relish! Dui!Would order everything again!Woohoo!"

88 Bao Bao

★★★★☆ 4.1 (997) • $$

"My go to place for quick- on the go dimsum/dumplings/bao/or quick meals!I come here once a month for my cravings. My usual order:- chili wontons: 10/10 MY FAV! The amount of chili oil and the flavor- it's seriously so good. Chefs kiss.You have to try!- beef rolls: 9/10 - super crispy on the outside and packed with flavor inside. Tastes better when eaten in the restaurant vs to go, but nonetheless, this is a must.- cucumber salad: 8/10- They give you a good amount of cucumber, but my favorite is the light sauce on it. It's not overbearing and it's a great refreshing appetizer for your meal.- golden rolls with condensed milk: 9/10 - my boyfriend introduced me to this and I cannot stop getting it. It's a fried roll (hollow inside) but super light and fluffy that comes with condensed milk on the side. What could go wrong?! It is very busy, so I recommend finding a time where it's not a usual lunch/dinner time or placing to go! It's just as good."

The Best Dim Sum & Pastry

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (89) • $

"I came here to show my support for locally owned family businesses. Businesses in this plaza keeps getting broken into. The food here is OK. I got the lotus leave chicken, a small porridge and a Chinese donut for $12. It was past 1pm and some of the stuff were no longer available. The cashier had to scrape the bottom of the pot to fill up 80% of a small container of porridge. Regardless, I hope they do well and stay in Oakland."