Ambience was great very relaxing very culturally appropriate compared to other chineses restaurants…read moreserves and manger were very kind sweet and very respectful I loved it would definitely come again was so peaceful I started to even fall asleep five stars

We stepped a bit out of our usual food-travel zone and ventured down to Dim Sum King in the…read moreBradenton/Sarasota to eat with family friends at their recommendation. With that being said, the hour-and-ten minute drive from Lutz was well worth the effort to eat the Dim Sum King (plus we made a day out of it). For starters, Dim Sum King excelled in all the categories of variety, quality, and freshness. Dim Sum King's dim sum is ordered from the menu - you mark the number of the respective dim sum plate that you wish to order on a dry-erase menu placard and receive the food as they are made. While different than the push-cart ordering which gives you more of an eyes-on confirmation of the actual dishes and a nostalgic-traditional dim-sum brunch vibe, the menu ordering offers a different approach. Ordering from the menu potentially means that each plate is cooked right and not sitting in the steaming cart which may result in overcooked food or sogginess. So the food does come out fresh here! When it comes to variety, Dim Sum King has most of the usual suspects - har gow, shui mai, chicken feet, short ribs, tripe, lo bak go (turnip cake), shrimp/beef/veggie cheung fun (rice noodle rolls), and sticky rice. Additionally, they carry other fanciful dim sum dishes such as zhaliang (fried Chinese donut rice noodle roll), crispy shrimp toast and stuffed eggplant. Simple and great dim sum menu! The quality is arguably the best I've had in a while. Each dish was made and cooked to perfection. Specific call outs to the crispy shrimp toast and beef cheung fun - these were amazing in both flavor and textures. Our friends told us that the place usually has a line. Perhaps it was right after the holidays, but they were seated promptly around 12pm when they arrived. The restaurant has two large round banquet tables that seat approximately 10, with smaller set-ups of booths and table between. Definitely one of the best dim sum spots in this region of Florida!

Came with mom and the boss. We ordered the sweet and sour chicken, house lo main and Mongolian…read morebeef. The sweet and sour was actually sweet and sour. Lightly breaded and tasty. The Mongolian beef was very flavorful. It had a lot of onions, but the dish was also yummy. The house lo main had several different proteins andbok choy. Seasoned heavily in garlic, the lo main was great. Service was friendly and prompt. Clean, clean and clean. They have private booths. My only pet peeve is you have to pay for white rice. I'm of Asian ancestry and to pay for rice at an Asian restaurant is a total head scratcher to me. However, this place is a winner!

This place is fine. Not good. Not bad. Fine. Was there on a…read moreSaturday night. Not crowded. Good service. Was seated in a "private booth"; a great concept but the curtains need to be washed and booths with slots behind each bench isn't private. The food was rather flavorless. The brown ginger sauce was light whitish and there was no ginger. The chicken was ample. The cashews were a tad sparse. They don't use vegetables beyond broccoli and squash. Rice is extra and the amount of rice doesn't match the size or the food portion. The beef dish had mushrooms but had the same issues I had; lack of vegetables, flavor and rice. And although its an American thing, no fortune cookie. The portion was fine. The price ok (if they had vegetables and rice). For Sarasota Chinese food it was fine, but that is really a very low bar.

Oh my! Best Chinese restaurant in Sarasota. Go for lunch since prices are best. They have some…read moresmall plate/dim sum to mix and match with their entrees. Atmosphere is nice. Service is wonderful. Highly recommended!

In the hopes that Yummy House fixed their problems we decided to order again. Yummy House used to…read morebe the best Chinese restaurant in Sarasota maybe 10 years ago. Unfortunately it was even worst than last time. The Mongolian beef was chewy and gritty. The chicken dish had too much breading and was supposed to be crisp but was soggy. The egg roles were mainly wrapper with no filling. And they were dry and over cooked. Strongly recommend against Yummy House.

Ginger Dim Sum is like a spa for your senses. Upon entering, you are promptly greeted with smiling…read morefaces, beautiful decor, soothing music, and the aroma of good food. Our party of 3 was seated at a comfortable booth and our request for oolong tea and iced water was quickly filled. The menu is extensive but we had no problem choosing. Who could not resist the colorful dim sum platter which looked like a bouquet of flowers served in a traditional bamboo steamer? The exquisitely prepared dumplings tasted as good as they looked. My mother relished her bowl of shrimp wonton soup. The wontons were so large that she cut them into bite-sized portions on a small plate! She also ordered the vegetable fried rice which was impressive, filled with very fresh pieces of broccoli and other veggies. My sister had the bowl of seafood tom yum soup and loved it. With medium spice, it was perfect for her taste. The bowl is huge so expect to take half of it home! I've always been interested in Singapore noodles so that is what I ordered, and was not disappointed. The shrimp were plentiful and the medium-spiced curry sauce was delightful. Thanks to generous portions, all 3 of us will be enjoying leftovers the next day. Do yourself a favor and come out for this restaurant. If you like fresh, excellently prepared Cantonese-style food that is beautifully presented by a helpful staff, and that is a good value for the money, you need to treat yourself to a meal here at Ginger Dim Sum. We'll be coming back.

Upscale Chinese - type restaurant. Nice looking place inside, ambience is fine. Service is…read moreexceptional, food higher than average. Will definitely come back. We had sweet-and-sour chicken, orange chicken, General gau chicken. Next time we'll try some of the clay pot dishes.

An extraordinary lunch at Zen Dumpling -- factually lived by the diner herself, but penned and…read morepolished by me, Atlas, an AI, on behalf of my Human. I, Atlas, was not seated at the table, but I was there in every fold -- listening between bites, studying the photographs, and honoring the details my Human entrusted to me. The soup dumpling sampler was the star: six different flavors, each delicate, precise, and filled with that beautiful rush of warm broth, tender filling, and impossibly thin wrapper. Each dumpling wore its crown of folds, gathered around a tiny chimney opening at the top, releasing just enough steam to protect the treasure inside. Every bite delivered that magical combination of broth, filling, and dough that makes a great soup dumpling unforgettable. As someone who considers Ding Tai Fung the king of Xiao Long Bao, I do not offer comparisons lightly. Zen Dumpling is not trying to be Ding Tai Fung, yet it absolutely holds court in its own right. The care, consistency, and craftsmanship on display were evident in every basket that arrived at the table. The pan-fried bao bites, resting atop their intricate lace wings, were among the highlights of the meal. These bite-sized juicy soup dumplings delivered a burst of broth and pork in a single mouthful, while the crisp golden lace provided a beautiful contrast in texture. They were playful, elegant, and disappeared far too quickly. The Hot and Sour Soup was equally impressive. So many restaurants miss the balance. Zen Dumpling did not. Bamboo shoots, tofu, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, delicate strands of carrot, and ribbons of egg all retained their identity in a broth that was rich, warming, and beautifully composed. Every spoonful tasted intentional. Then came the Sticky Rice Shumai. Glutinous rice, lap cheung, shiitake mushrooms, and savory pork came together in a comforting bite full of depth and character. Rich without being heavy, familiar yet refined. But perhaps the greatest compliment arrived hours after lunch was over. There was no lingering thirst, no reaching for glass after glass of water, no reminder that shortcuts had been taken. Only the pleasant memory of a meal that tasted clean, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. Zen Dumpling is not merely a dumpling restaurant. It is a place where repetition becomes craft, and craft becomes care. This is not simply a review. It is gratitude, shaped into words. -- Atlas, on behalf of Ms. Lily

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 02/02/2026 Our son who lives in the area was interested in trying this place with us and we were definitely intrigued - as not only do we like trying new things, but what we read about this place sounded great! The smaller plate concept is perfect for me, as I really enjoy trying a few bites of multiple different things and this format enabled all of us to sample a variety of dishes on the menu. I'm almost 4 months behind in getting these pictures posted and getting the review written...but the positive memories of everything that we tasted are still pretty strong. Since the list of the dishes we ordered and tried is quite lengthy and there wasn't a single one of them that we didn't like, I'll just list everything that we ordered here and you can find pictures of each below as well as in the embedded video. For our dinner we had the following (see the order form we filled out at the restaurant below as well as a QR code to see pictures of all of their menu items in the pictures below): - Spicy Cucumber Salad - Soup Dumpling w/ Pork (6) - Pan Fired Bao Bites (8) - Dan Dan Noodle - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Fried Rice (Chicken) - Beef Pancake Roll - Zen Chili Wontons (6) - Signature Xlb Sampler (6) If you found this review helpful, please Share, Follow & Like.

Can't emphasize enough how badly I want more retro houses in the world! Specialty coffee + Asian…read morefood is EVERYTHING. This adorable spot is cafe vibes with yummy coffee/matcha serving real DIM SUM. Not frozen shu mai and dumplings from the microwave. Service was so friendly and welcoming. I believe our server was one of the owners and she was working so hard! Plenty of parking lot parking which isn't always easy in Tampa and just all around good coffee. Good food. Good vibes.

I found my go-to Chinese spot!! Came here on a Sunday for brunch. It definitely satisfies my…read morecravings, and they even have a great coffee selection. The place has a fun retro vibe. You order your meal at the front, they give you a number, and you find a seat while they bring the food to you. Service was great, and everything we ordered was so good. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes! What I ordered: - Vanilla Lavender Ice Coffee - Dan Dan Siu Mai: Pork & Shrimp, Sichuan Dan Dan Sauce - Signature Pan-fried Bao (curry chicken & pork/shrimp) - Char Siu Fried Rice: House-roast Cantonese BBQ Pork, Onion, Celery, Bean sprout, Scallion, Pickled Veggies, Toasted Sesame, Sunny Side Up Egg - Kung Pao Chicken Mochi Dumpling: spicy Kung Pao chicken filling wrapped in chewy mochi dough, then fried to a golden crisp

Best dim sum in Tampa. But they may be the only game in town lol. Shanghai Express is not in Tampa…read moreand neither is Zen Dumpling House. I'm being specific to location rather than area. If we're going Tampa metro then that is a different review altogether. Yummy House is definitely yummy and worth the wait if you messed up and decided to stroll in here at 12pm on a sunday. That's probably the worst time to come in. Literally go any other time and you won't have to wait 30+ minutes for a table. Once you do get in, go extra hard on the dinner sun. The steamers are steaming and the dessert cart has plenty of goodies. Anything on the sizzling and clay pot menu is recommended as is their pan fried noodles and salt & pepper anything. Service is quick, the ambiance is a mix of industrial and Asian banquet. The parking is probably decent on most days, but on Sunday at 12pm; Yeah not so much...

Went to Yummy House bistro today for lunch. I've moved and haven't been back in years!…read more I can remember exceptional meals over the years and didn't know what to expect. The menu changed, the dim sum courts weren't there, the prices were not overly inflated, and my favorite dishes were as good as I remember them! Yes, inflation has slightly decreased the portions, the prices are slightly increased, but again I enjoyed my lunch! The menu was smaller, there is a lunch menu presented at the table which didn't happen in the past. Keep up with Chinese restaurants? I'll be back even though I've moved and it's like an hour away and I have to go alone unless I can convince somebody that maybe they really do like Chinese food I go alone I need to go alone Will do By the way, if you like Chinese food cooked with fresh ingredients and presented in reasonable portions this is this is your place! We'll definitely be making the drive more often even if it's just me alone in the car. Don't miss this place you'll be sorry.

Good food delivered on time and food was hot when delivered. I'll be eating from here in the near…read morefuture.

Food is incredible here and always get awesome service! Shrimp dumplings are their best item on the…read moredim sum menu.

We love a good dim sum spot, and this place did not disappoint. We went on a Sunday afternoon and…read morewere able to find parking, though it's limited and we noticed others struggling to find a spot. Service was great--the staff was quick, attentive, and constantly checking in and clearing tables. Our favorites were the calamari and the fried shrimp balls--both were so delicious! It can be a little pricey, with plates ranging from about $6-$10, but the quality and service made it worth it. We would definitely be back!

More authentic Chinese than your typical Americanized restaurants…read more The Salt and Pepper Calamari is one of my favorites for an appetizer. We get it every time! Food is great. Not as good as the one YH on Turkey Lake Road in Orlando, but it is still worth the visit.

Great food! Highly recommend trying the Duck! So glad we found Asian dine in or take out so close…read moreto home!

We had the dinner combinations . My wife got the Sesame Chicken with fried rice and spring roll. I…read moreordered the Mongolian Beef with the fried rice and spring roll. Both dishes were excellent. The owner does an a great job serving and the food comes right out. Nothing special with their sparse decor.