Very large, loud/energetized, bright white modern with handmade noodles and dumplings the feature…read morebut good number of traditional Chinese dishes available. (Note: if you only want smaller serving of their great, thick noodles, order $4 add-on as a side in place of rice with regular dish.) I always have leftovers to enjoy at home. Dumpling orders are large and shareable. (Always 6 or 8 pieces.) My fave when dining in is amazingly delicious and huge Fish Fillet in Hot and Sour Cabbage Broth. (That's best with rice side to help absorb broth.) So good and healthful to balance the dough density of whatever dumplings you might also order -- they're all great. When getting order to go (or delivered) I like Kung Pao Chicken; it travels well. Order added green veggie dish for sharing -- I lean toward Chinese Broccoli; you'll really want the balance with the delicious dumpling and noodle dishes. Large cocktail menu -- Lychee Martini is so refreshing. Important: cash only for dining in. There's an ATM by their front door. Takeout and delivery accepts credit cards. Most reasonably priced parking nearby (if you don't score a limited street spot) is ParkAmerica at 1040 Race St a few doors down. In fact, it was one of the valet guys in that garage who recommended Dim Sum Garden when I was seeking great Chinese option. (Thank you, Ceasar!)

It pains me to write this as I have loved DSG for over 10 years but the taste and quality are just…read morenot there anymore. I just get a feeling that the focus is on pushing alcoholic drinks rather than on the food. The pork buns felt like they were previously frozen and were very sweet. Shrimp dumplings tasted off. Service was never the star but it wasn't so dismissive either. Just a very bad experience and while I won't go back, I also don't want to rate them 1 star as that would be unfair. Their food now is no better than the next guy and that's disappointing. Cash only btw. I write this because they do not post signs and a couple tables had to go grab cash from their ATM machine.

4.5 stars rounded up…read more Though I had but a small sampling of Nom Wah's extensive dim sum offerings, I liked what I tasted: -- Stuffed Peppers ($5.95): loved the textural contrast of crispy pepper & springy shrimp paste; a shallow pool of savory brown sauce served as the base. -- Pan-Fried Chicken & Cabbage Dumplings ($5.50): crisp wrapping encase a substantial & juicy filling. -- Shrimp Rice Rolls ($5.95): wasn't the best version I've ever consumed, but I appreciated the delicate noodle wrapper. I do prefer the shrimp to be more plump & flavorful, & my favorite ones tend to have sauces other than soy to drizzle on. My trio of items were a steal at barely $20. Nom Wah is an excellent pick for quality dim sum at rock-bottom prices. I arrived early to a mostly-empty restaurant which allowed their staff to be extra attentive. The waiter described what sauces & dishes he was placing on my table, & the waitress offered to fill my water bottle before I left, as it was a 90° day. A lovely first impression!

One of the better options for dim sum in Chinatown but still pretty average. I do like that they…read morehave shrimp rolls which were good but maybe too sweet. The sticky rice in leaf had a good consistency although small with minimal ingredients. The shrimp dumplings are a staple but maybe too much flour which made the outer layer too doughy and chewy. The pork dumplings are good although smaller and tasted more like the frozen variety. Service was slow although there was only one waitress for the several tables. She did fill my water but I had to ask. And seemed to be somewhat frugal when I asked for extra napkins and only received ONE?!? She did come back later and gave me one additional napkin without being prompted. The biggest advantage for this place is it offered shrimp rolls but there are many other options available nearby.

I don't crave dim sum. But this morning the family wanted to try and we heard great things about…read morethis restaurant. We were sat pretty quickly. And we were able to access some carts soon. Focused on the crystal shrimp and the shunai. Wasn't a big fan of the pork bun. The eggplant was good. I thought the place was busy but not too chaotic and loud. Pretty clean. If dim sum is what you're craving in Philadelphia, this is a pretty good choice.

Pretty normal dim sum spot. Loved the chashu pastry though, 8/10. It was warm and flaky with a nice…read moreBBQ flavor inside with the pork . Everything else was pretty standard. The vibes were definitely giving old-school Chinese dim sum spot.

So I am visiting from out of town, and I'm staying nearby. When I was preparing to come on this…read moretrip, I checked things out beforehand because I knew that I would be eating out. This place immediately came to mind after I read the reviews, and I ordered takeout tonight. I am very pleased to say that this was an amazing experience! I opted to do fairly simple dim sum, mainly because a restaurant that has "dim sum" in its name should shine in this category. I was able to place my order online, and had the scallion pancake, the pork, soup, dumplings, the chicken and shiitake dumplings, and the shrimp shu mai. The order was prepared, extremely fast, but very attentively. The packaging was thoughtful and protective, without being wasteful. They included a small container of delicious black vinegar/soy for dipping, and some chopsticks. All of the dishes were fantastic! My favorite was probably the shrimp dumplings, and I was happy that it was two for one night. Everything tasted very fresh and well-made. The seasoning was spot on, without being overly salty. My only regret was that after going to pick these up, I noted that the inside of the establishment appeared to be quite quaint and comfortable, and would definitely recommend that people check this place out for dine in options. The staff were very friendly, and made the pick up experience a positive one. So, if you're in the area and really want to have some dim sum, I would definitely recommend this place. I will most definitely be back in the future!!

The atmosphere hits that sweet spot--there's an easy, social hum that makes it perfect for a big…read moretable of friends, yet the lighting is gently dim and warm enough that a two-person dinner still feels intimate. Conversations don't get swallowed by noise; you can hear each other without shouting. Menus can sprawl, but this one has range without chaos: plenty to explore, clearly laid out, and a mocktail section that feels thoughtful rather than sugary. Prices are kind to the wallet given the portion sizes. My must-order lineup starts with the scallion pancakes--the clear headliner. The shrimp lo mein is comfort done right: soft, chewy noodles, well-seared shrimp, and a sauce that coats rather than drowns. And a new favorite is the egg custard--silky and softly set, lightly sweet.

Let me start off by saying it was a solid 4 star place. What moved it to 5 was that they were…read moreattentive and brought a cute little lighted stick when our 2 yo grandson was hangry. What I also appreciated was that they constantly came by to make sure everything was all right and refilled our water glasses without us having to ask! This is the second restaurant I've been to where I didn't have to pay water! We came for dinner and had: salt and pepper "squid head" 5/5: lol. i saw this at another table and asked if it was salt and pepper calamari and she replied "squid head" hahahahah. I'm a tentacle kind of gal and not rings so I loved this dish! the salt and pepper with the jalapeños was great but the kicker was the bits of fried garlic on top. yum yum! soy sauce chow mein 4/5: nothing special but not bad. The portion was huge! beef chow fun dry fried 5/5: nice soft noodles, good beef, what else do you need? black bean sauce spare ribs 4/5: real pieces of spare ribs not just fatty; couple of pieces of taro snuck in tho. shrimp egg rolls 5/5: my grandson loved this! deep fried shrimp balls 5/5: large shrimp balls fried just right! pork/shrimp sui mai 5/5: the sui mai was large and it was more shrimp than pork so that shows they weren't trying to be cheap with fillers. salted egg yolk lava bun 5/5: this is our son's favorite dish. so hard to find a place that has the salted egg yolk and makes it steamed perfectly for a "lava" run. This is definitely going to be our go to spot when we're in town visiting. the portions are large and the service and food is great. you often don't find that perfect trifecta! we'll be back! What im

Grand Palace is a fifteen-minute walk from us, and it's consistently one of our favorite local…read morespots. While most people only come here for the afternoon dim sum, the real magic happens on weekend nights when the big room is buzzing with a live band and a party on the stage. It's a mix of large families sharing exotic dishes and adventurous locals enjoying Chinatown-quality Cantonese food without the nightmare of city parking. If you're looking for a deal, the Twin Lobster ($40) is a steal and plenty for two people. Beyond the lobster, I highly recommend their Salt Baked dishes (perfectly seasoned), Beef Stew or Lamb Hotpots, Littleneck Clams with Minced Pork or Walnut Shrimp. The operation here is impressively professional. The staff are attractive and attentive, and they still provide those classic, welcoming touches like salted peanuts, fresh fruit, and complimentary dessert.

Service was good. The waiter was constantly checking on us, which was good!…read more Food was ok. We ordered the spicy soup dumplings and fried buns. These orders have more portions than other places. Soup dumpling order had 8 pieces and the bun order had 6 pieces! Fried pepper beef was on salty side and the hot sauce may not be needed besides the long hot green pepper. The place is spacious! Well occupied on a Thursday night.

More Americanized dim sum. You order everything at the table and they bring it out so no carts…read more I think everything was made fresh and well seasoned. A little pricey in my opinion I also find that besides a couple traditional dim sum dishes, most other things were the Americanized version

SOOOOO good!! Had to switch it up after my go-to Dim Sum spot was closed and I'm so glad I did…read more I got chicken soup dumplings, fried rice, piggy buns and scallion pancakes and everything was made perfectly. I got take out and it was also packaged so well! The staff is super friendly and there's plenty of seating. The price is also cheaper than some neighboring dim sum spots.

I come to Tom's Dim Sum every now and then since it's not too far from where I live. On my most…read morerecent visit, I ordered the sesame beef and the chicken with broccoli. Both dishes were good and came with rice. I appreciated that each meal had a nice balance of meat and vegetables, and the portions were satisfying. I ordered takeout, and my food was ready fairly quickly. I've also had their dim sum in the past, and I thought it was pretty decent. My main criticism is that the service can be a bit hit or miss. During my most recent visit, the person working at the front came across as a little rude. Since I ordered takeout, I didn't leave a tip, and after I declined the tip prompt, I felt like I got a bit of a side-eye when my food was handed to me. The interaction wasn't particularly friendly, which left a less-than-great final impression.

Visited for dimsum on a Saturday morning with a group that took of two rounds of tables. We got…read morethere ~30 minutes after opening, and throughout our meal, the place got quickly packed and the crowds started forming waiting for tables in the lobby. Overall, solid quality at a good price point. You can still get it comparably in Philly Chinatown, but given the scale, price, availability of parking, and the speed and quality of service, I'd pick this place over any place over there. Only knock is the convenience of getting here from where I live, but the fact that I can just pull up and park and don't have to circle endlessly for a space? Sign me up! If you're looking for a standout experience in dimsum, there are definitely other places and you should definitely lower your bar if you're from NYC. However, for a good meal to start off your morning, this is a solid choice-- consider it done.

Finally first time at China Gourmet. It's more like 3.5 stars. I arrived a little over 1 pm, so…read moresome dishes are kinda cold. My experience would have been better if the servers didn't seat us right next to the kitchen entrance, even if there's other empty spot available. Overall it's nice to check it off my list. I may give it another try if I'm in the neighborhood.

Wow this was such a yummy dimsum spot in Chinatown!! As soon as we sat down, carts came over and we…read morehad a full table of dishes within minutes. It wasn't too busy, even on an early weekend morning which made it easy to grab a table. First we tried the chicken feet and tripe, both of which were amazing and cooked to perfection. The tripe was flavorfully savory and a great texture. The chicken feet fell off the bone and was super tasty. Their shumai were super big and also just as tasty! Lastly, we tried two kinds of bbq buns, both of which were juicy, sweet, and meaty! The staff were also very helpful and quick to bring anything needed, I had a great time here!

- Hits and misses, but some real standouts…read more Went with a group so we got to try a huge variety of dishes - Kung Pao chicken, roast duck, ginger scallion lobster, salt & pepper lamb chops, sweet & sour pork, sizzling black pepper beef, General Tso's chicken, and a few dim sum plates. On the good side, the sticky rice in lotus leaf and the pork shumai were excellent - probably the best thing we had all night. Flavorful, well-steamed, and you can tell they're made fresh. The lobster and the General Tso's plate were pretty solid too. Unfortunately it was inconsistent. The roast duck was very dry, skin wasn't crisp the way you want it to be, and the sizzling beef on the hot plate was tough to the point of being inedible. For a place with this many options, the execution varies a lot from dish to dish. The other big downside was the restroom - one of the dirtiest I've ever seen in a restaurant, which really takes away from the sit-down dining experience. Overall, 3 out of 5. Good variety and if you order the right things (sticky rice, pork shumai) you can have a great meal, but I wouldn't order the duck or beef again.

Food was great! Came out fast and the truffle soup dumpling are to die for. The service was great…read more The atmosphere is amazing.

Great food. quickly delivered. great truffle soup dumplings. delicious cucumber garlic saladread more