I have been a fan of May way for a long time. Quick service, small but well made menu, prices…read moreremain reasonable in a world of ridiculous. $40 fed our family of four an assortment of dumplings, buns and noodles. The best thing about this place is their condiments though. The dumping sauce and the sauce on the mala cold noodles should be bottled and sold that way. They're flawless and what keep me coming back.

Great lil spot to take a date then for a walk in Reynolda Gardens…read more Very cute,intimate spot. The menu is very reasonably priced and delicious. Yes,I've had everything on it. FatManProblems

Sally and I always enjoy taking each other out for our birthdays. It was my turn to take her out…read moreand I asked her to pick where she wanted to go. She threw out three options, but number three, Imperial Koi would mean I would have the opportunity to write a new Yelp review, so I was all in! Imperial Koi is easy to find. I've passed it several times on my way to and from Temple. Emanuel. Right off New Garden Road with plenty of parking once you figure out how to get to the upper level parking.. It was very nice inside. It was almost fancy but certainly felt comfortable being casually dressed. I liked that option.... The menu was quite varied although Sally said they are known for their sushi. I enjoy sushi, but knowing I'm leaving for a cruise with my kids in a few days and I'm going to eat every single thing I can get my hands on, I decided to go with something a bit less fattening and chose their hibachi chicken. I was really happy to see that they offered brown rice, which seems to be a hot commodity these days in any restaurant. We ordered some edamame as an appetizer. All delicious and plentiful. The meal and the company were delightful. Sally and I had not seen each other for a while so there was lots to catch up on and we both had good news which is always fun. The meal was very tasty and although I had thought about taking half of it home in a doggy bag, I decided to eat the whole thing and it was scrumptious. The portion was not huge but certainly plenty, and once again, I really appreciated i the brown rice. The place was pretty full on a weeknight which is a good sign they are doing well! The service was good. The ambiance was nice, and the food was very tasty... And they have brown rice! LOL I will be back.

I came here years before, but this was a very different experience. Our server, Kim, was very…read morehelpful and attentive to our meal. The "happy hour" has a special of three items for $35, one item from the $8 dollar column, one item from the $12 column, and one from the $17 column. I got a dragon roll, spicy salmon, and then one that was wrapped in pink soy paper....unknown name. Also, they have a $6 martini, which I got with an Asian pear. The meal and all the sushi were very tasty, and the drink was delicious.

This place is awesome. Some of the best Chinese food I've had, and the service was excellent. Will…read moredefinitely be returning.

Got a serious dim sum craving which lead me to Hong Kong Even tho I arrived early before opening,…read morethe parking lot was packed. Place was filled at opening. I'm from NY so my standard is high. I got a good sample: har gow, siu mai, cheung fun ( shrimp and pork) spare ribs, crab claw, stuffed eggplant and peppers, pork bao. NGL, it was a little disappointing. Har gow wrappers were thick. There was little or no shrimp in the eggplant. The pork was tough. Ribs were so salty. Not sure I'd return. Upside, the staff was friendly.

Such good dumplings! Went with a few friends and my toddler last year, and we feasted on the…read moredumplings. All the dumplings we tried were really good, seating was cozy, and the restaurant was clean and well kept. The service was good, refilling waters and giving recommendations.

Went here for lunch, ordered a few different things forgot to take a picture of everything but I…read moreenjoyed it all!! The spicy crab roll was possibly my favorite. And the pork bao and honey sesame chicken were also delicious!! We were there kind of early and it was really quiet, not sure if it's normally more busy. But our server was great!! Convenient location at new garden shopping center. I definitely recommend going for lunch because their lunch specials were really good and they do them on the weekends too (Ive noticed some places don't do lunch specials on the weekend). This place has a very extensive menu so definitely something for everyone!!

Our go-to dim sum spot near Chapel Hill!…read more This is a wonderful family-run restaurant that blends modern simplicity with traditional charm. The staff are incredibly friendly and hardworking, and the atmosphere feels both welcoming and authentic. All items are affordable and with reasonable prices! It's the only legit dim sum place near Chapel Hill/Carrboro, about a 25-minute drive for us--and we gladly make the trip almost every week. We simply can't get enough of their food! Warning: Everything on their menu is dangerously addictive. You've been warned! Our Favorites 2. Pork Dumpling (Siu Mai / Siomai) -- Steamed pork in a wonton wrapper, perfectly juicy with just the right balance of pork and vegetables in every bite. A delicious classic done right. 6. Beef Onion Dumpling in Chili Sauce -- One of the best dumplings we've had--and we've been to dim sum spots all over the world! The beef is flavorful and juicy, wrapped in a thin, perfectly chewy skin. The chili sauce complements the filling beautifully without overpowering it. Generous portion, amazing value, flawless execution. 9. Steamed BBQ Pork Bun -- Soft, fluffy buns filled with mildly sweet BBQ pork. Comforting, classic, and delicious every time. 11. Egg Yolk Bun -- Lightly sweet custard filling inside soft steamed buns. The perfect bite of dessert to end your dim sum feast. 16. Bean Skin Stuffed with Pork -- Juicy, lightly seasoned pork wrapped in delicate bean skin. Flavorful but not overpowering--simple and satisfying. 27. Crispy Shrimp Ball -- Juicy and lightly seasoned shrimp goodness inside a crispy ball. They disappeared into the void of my stomach as soon as they touched our table. 28. Crispy Taro Puff with Chicken -- Think of these as bite-sized empanadas with savory, well-seasoned chicken inside--like the best mini chicken pot pies! Crispy, flavorful, and completely addictive. I could easily eat 30 of these! 41. Crispy Beef Onion Pot Sticker -- Pan-fried to golden perfection for that satisfying crunch. The beef and chives inside are juicy and flavorful, and the portions are generous. I dream about these dumplings when I'm asleep. Absolute perfection. Take all my money! The Finishing Touch Dim sum is meant to be enjoyed with tea, and they offer a simple traditional brew that pairs beautifully with every dish. If there's one downside--it's that they're only open Friday through Sunday. We wish they were open all week! Everything on their menu is so good! Best Dimsum and service in Durham!

Objectively speaking, this is one of the better dim sum options within the area, and is a great…read morelocation to get some of the classic dim sum options. I've had the pleasure of eating some really good dim sum, and while I can admit that the dim sum here will never be as good as places in New York, I can say that they do a decent job and that the experience will be enjoyable for any eater. Rather than delivering dishes on the traditional cart, Dim Sum Asian Bistro uses a menu where you can mark off the dishes that you want. There are a lot of different steamed, fried, and a la carte options that you can choose from. A lot of the basics are done pretty well. They have good pan fried dumplings, shrimp dumplings, shao mai, and coconut pudding. They also have some other, complex dishes that we really enjoy. Their curry powder turnip cake is some of the best out there. The curry flavor pops and the fry is absolutely perfect. Crispy on the outside, but warm and soft on the inside. They also make their chicken feet really well, which is a tough one to do sometimes. I know that there will be some good options. Although Dim Sum Asian Bistro has some good things, they also serve some things that you would just be better off not ordering. They have three different types of rice crepe dishes with meat. Their best is easily the shrimp, and you should stick to that. In fact, I would avoid the beef version at all costs, it is made with a beef paste and the texture was so strange, it was kind of unappetizing! I also think their fried rice could use some work, and I think some items, like their custard buns, could have come from the frozen section. I think my family can be pretty critical about dim sum since it has been a big part of our personal culture. However, sometimes I feel I need to take a step back and look at it broadly. I've come here with some of my friends who don't eat dim sum consistently and they are always wowed by the experience. From that perspective, I can see how this place hits the mark. They serve pretty authentic food and make it taste good. There is always a buzz about the restaurant and people come and go over the weekend. It's no wonder you might have to wait to get a table, Dim Sum Asian Bistro is definitely doing something right!

Food was surprisingly good. I was craving dim sum in a barbecue state. Spare ribs in black bean…read moresauce, stir fried udon noodles, Chinese broccoli, sui mai, eggplant stuffed with shrimp and sesame balls were all delicious! I love chicken feet but these were not good. It had a weird aftertaste and not as tender. The beef stew was okay but I wouldn't get it again. Soup dumplings were dry. Gyozas were not crispy. There's a bit of a language barrier with the servers. I asked for no onions/scallions in the fried rice or stir fry udon. Upon checking my receipt, it was marked "no veg" and when I asked my server she said "it's just easier to say no veg." I told her we would've liked the carrots and bean sprouts, just no onions/scallions. The conversation was a fail so I gave up. The fried rice lacked color but had nice flavor. Ambiance is great. Wonderful decor indoors with ample seating. I would return when in the area again.

Overall, pleasant experience on a Saturday during lunch time. They pushed dim sum carts and there…read morewere many options both steamed and fried. I liked that they had a menu with pictures if you needed it and that they also came by and named all the items. This is helpful especially for people enjoying dim sum for the first time. This made me believe the waitresses were rather attentive and welcoming to first time guests. When we selected our dim sum they made sure to cut it so that it was easy to share and they also reheated items so they were hotter if they came off the fried cart even without us asking. They also refilled our water several times and checked on us. The restaurant is spacious and has a lot of room outside for parking making it an easier place to bring more people for dim sum compared to other dim sum options in the Triangle area. While I believe the service and the restaurant interior/exterior made the restaurant a great candidate for future visits I do want to note that the dim sum did not seem traditionally Cantonese or up to dim sum standard. There were some dim sum items that I've never seen served in Hong Kong or at traditional dim sum restaurants. Out of the four items I ordered, not all of them were excellent either. Particularly the soup dumplings did not really have soup in them. That being said they still offer the classics like shrimp dumplings, siu mai, and others on the menu but I will have to go back and try them since I ordered other items this visit. The pricing is roughly what you'd expect to see at dim sum restaurants in this area. Overall recommend to visit if you enjoy dim sum experiences.

Love this place! I'm from San Francisco Bay Area and since moving to Columbia SC five years ago;…read morebeen searching for dim sum. Finally found it here! Whenever I am up in Charlotte, I look forward to my meal here. I love going early on weekends (avoid the crowd and wait time) when they have cart service. So much to choose from. If dining when cart service isn't available, they have their regular menu and also a dim sum menu. It's not cheap, but the quality, service and atmosphere are worth the extra pennies.

Sorry, no pics! Went here for a birthday lunch and had a really good experience. They open at 12,…read morebut it gets busy fast. I'd definitely recommend getting there around 11:30-11:45 to put your name on the list so you're one of the first tables seated. We were seated right when they opened, and it was neat seeing all the servers already lined up with their carts ready to go. The first couple of dishes we got were a little on the cold side, but after that everything came out nice and hot. The food was really good overall. There aren't many places around here for dim sum, so I'm glad this one is actually pretty solid. The service was good, everyone we interacted with was friendly, and the restaurant was clean and well kept. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm craving dim sum!

AMAZING food and hospitality. My sister and I come here all the time and absolutely love everything…read morewe have had. Not only is the food a 10/10 the atmosphere is great!!

Sun's chicken was great, definitely going to have to get it again soon. The service was also very…read moregood and quick to the table. The inside was beautifully decorated with cherry blossoms very cute. I wish the parking situation was a bit better, but that's not their fault.