Overview: convenient kiosk ordering, tough parking, delicious dim sum ---- We decided to order some dim sum to-go and got the classic offerings of siu mai, har gow, cheung fun, chicken feet, pan fried turnip cake, ginger beef tripe, black bean pork short ribs, and egg tarts. Everything, and I mean everything, was so delicious. One of the best dim sum places I've been to. The pricing of the items ranged from $8-$10 per item we ordered which is expensive but as a treat every once in a while and for the amount of time and effort that goes into making dim sum, it was worth it. I've tried making dim sum at home and it is so hard! Pricing breakdown: $8 items: - har gow (4 pcs) - siu mai (4 pcs) - black bean spare rib - pan fried turnip cake - egg custard $9 items: - chicken feet $10 items: - shrimp rice noodle roll I think they no longer have the tripe on their menu anymore bc I couldn't find it on their online ordering. Also their chili oil was priced at $0.98, which was kind of small, I would do without it next time. ---- The parking was really tough, luckily I had another person with me drop me off then I ordered and then we double parked waiting for it to be finished. The inside of the restaurant felt like an elevated dim sum place, things were neat and a darker ambiance which felt more intimate if you decided to eat in. We took ours to-go and it was still so good! ---- Overall: if I'm ever back in Pasadena I'll be sure to stop by for dim sum, classic dishes with an elevated taste, pricey but worth it read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Egg Custard, Pan-Fried Turnip Cake, Pork Bun, Beef Tripe w/ Scallion Sauce, Shrimp Rice Roll, Spare Rib w/Black Bean Sauce, Sui Mai - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Perfect family dim sum experience for us. We took out my parents and in-laws for dim sum: my parents' very first time ever. We did wait about an hour, but honestly I didn't mind at all because it gave us a chance to relax, talk, and catch up as a family. Once we were seated, my parents were immediately impressed with the decor: elegant and cultural without feeling overly modern or cold. And can we talk about the tea kettles? They looked like literal pieces of art being poured at the table. Ordering was super easy with the QR code system, so my husband handled the whole spread: shumai dumplings, chicken feet, sesame balls, and more. Everything came out hot, fresh, and beautifully plated. The ENTIRE table agreed on one thing: the chili oil condiment deserves to be sold in bottles to take home. It was that good. Smoky, just the right amount of spicy, and addictive. Now for the real test: my in-laws. They've been to *many* dim sum places and are not easily impressed. They declared this place to have the best chicken feet that they've ever had: meat easily sucked off the bone, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and perfectly seasoned. High praise coming from dim sum veterans. Most importantly, my parents' first dim sum experience couldn't have been better. They loved everything from the ambiance to the food to the overall experience. My husband and I want to come back to explore more of the menu because there's clearly so much more to try read more

Hubby wanted to get dim sum for new year and luckily we live close to Lunasia. Like most locations, the food is pretty consistent and the servers are pretty attentive. This location is pretty spacious and even has a second floor for dining. Though we were seated inside, a lot of people were coming in and out for take out. They have a QR code to scan the menu and send your order to the kitchen. Unfortunately, they forgot our order of shumai. We had already finished eating before it even came. The waitress was kind but apparently had to bring the receipt back because the staff was claiming we already received it. read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

I hate writing a review like this, however, the dumplings were just that bad. Probably the worst dumplings I've ever had in my life. They are definitely not made fresh in house, they are ordered from someplace, arrive frozen and then reheated on site. Our first spicy dumplings arrived cold in the center, they took them back and I guess either reheated them or gave me some new ones that were heated up better. But even the texture of the wonton was very offputting. When I go to the West Coast, I love to take advantage of soup dumplings, as we don't really have many places that sell them in Texas. However, the soup dumplings were terrible. They arrive cracked as they are definitely frozen. Here's a video of the soup dumplings and how they are cracked at the seams; possible leadikg to liquid evaporation when cooked. They have very little broth and are not hot as you normally find. Even the soup dumplings back in Texas are a million times better than these. They're boi buns were also awful, the texture of the bowel buns was definitely reheated and not great. Cracking all over. Everything we ordered was pretty bad. If the price tag reflected the food, I might have not given such a bad rating, but the prices are the same that you would find at Din Tai. The service was OK but nothing spectacular. The people were nice enough, but not friendly. They do not validate parking instead tell you to go to Starbucks and ask them to validate. The restaurant atmosphere itself was OK too, but you can tell it needed some cleaning. The party next to us brought in a dog that barked so loud the entire time and their walls echo. I would definitely not recommend this place and advise you to go a little bit further out and eat somewhere that you can guarantee good dumplings like at Din Tai. Big Waste of money and appetite. read more

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Located in Pasadena, their parking lot charges $7 and is often full. Plenty of paid street parking. I paid around $1.76 for 2 hours on Passport app. It was my first time at this location. Service was swift and attentive. You order via your phone and there are no push carts here. Expect a 30 min wait on their weekends. My photos aren't great because we ate everything so fast. We ordered: Steamed Chicken feet 8/10 Sticky rice wrap - 9/10 lots of meat, abalone Har gow 8/10 wrap a little thick Siu mai 8/10 Beef balls 8/10 doesn't have traditional spinach or bean curd underneath, tasted good Beef rice noodle 8/10 Pan fried Turnip cake - best I have ever had, evenly charred 10/10 Bean curd roll (pork shrimp) in soup 10/10 Sakula egg yolk bun 10/10 Love this place. Great location but parking can take an extra 5-10 minutes. Not great for super large parties but up to 6 persons is ok. I'll be back soon. read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - So good - ate it fast - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Located in very strategic location in Pasadena. We decided to come here as in Al Hambra location the wait is over 1 hour. Upon entering premises, waitlist queue registration is required through an app. When our turn I received sms when the table is ready. When we get seated we get 2 options to order whether through online via QR code or through paper. As for food review - Turnip Cake has no garlic sauce like common dish I had in other dim sum places - Rice Roll was OK - Chicken Shiu Mai taste was a lil bit odd, I suggest order the regular, pork & shrimp one - Pork Rib w/ black bean sauce was the hits Last but important, they charge for chili oil! This is complimentary condiment in ANY dim sum place as this is one of the authentic part that comes with it! Seating comprised of 2 locations, ground level & upper level through staircase. So I would have to rate 3 stars for all the downsides... read more

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Amazing Chinese food! We came on a Saturday a little before 5PM and were seated right away, but it got pretty full as we ate! Ordered via the QR code. The 4 of us shared the following dishes: Salt & Pepper Pork Chop (5/5): MY FAVORITE. I love a good pork chop and these were one of the best I've had! Crispy and a lot of meat, not too salty or too much fat Pan-Fried Vermicelli w/ Curry (5/5): super flavorful, and full of char siu and shrimp! Shrimp Fried Rice (4.5/5): a little bland for my taste, but good wok hei. Loads of shrimp Jumbo Pork & Shrimp Siu-Mai (4/5): these were gigantic and filling! The flavor was good tho The portions were all huge so we had leftovers! Service was speedy and one of the workers was super nice! Reasonably priced for the portion size. Interior is spacious and there's even another level. I would come back if I was in the area! read more

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Came around 4:45 pm on a Saturday and we were seated promptly. Spacious, clean and aesthetic inside with a good amount of tables and even a second floor! The 4 of us shared the following dishes: -Jumbo shrimp and pork siu mai: (4/5) HUGE, juicy, moist and flavorful! -Salt and pepper pork chop: (5/5) crispy and tender, nicely seasoned and not too salty -Shrimp fried rice: (4.5/5) delicious, moist, lots of big shrimp, can taste the wok hei! -Pan fried vermicelli with curry: (4/5) savory and slightly spicy, lots of cha siu, shrimp and veggies We were all stuffed and had some leftovers! Service was pretty quick, nice and refilled our waters often. A solid and delicious Chinese restaurant! read more

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I usually go to the Lunasia in Alhambra in Las Tunas and didn't know they also have a location in Pasadena. Food is the same and they have the panda buns here. They do have rectangle shaped tables so it's not as ideal for Chinese food (no lazy Suzy) but guessing tables were from the prior tenant? Parking is around the back and there are two pay lots. Come on a Sunday and you might get lucky and find a meter parking spot as they don't enforce meters in Sunday. Check out my pics. read more

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Cool concept for a Dim Sum restaurant. Quiet, nice ambiance, food comes out quickly. Order through the kiosk at the front or through your phone once you're seated. Ordering was easy through their website, especially if you're new to Dim Sum and not know what anything is. Food was really good. My favorite was the string beans. Prices seem a little elevated than what you would normally get at a Dim Sum restaurant, but I guess you're also paying for the ambiance. Would come back again. read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Sakula Egg Yolk Bun - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came here for the dim sum and it did not disappoint! We got too much food because we added a beef noodle soup. But the Jumbo shrimp Pork Siu-Mai and the Jumbo Shrimp Har-Gow were amazing. We made the mistake however with the beef noodle soup, not just because we ordered too much food, but it took the longest, and was easily by far the worst beef noodle soup I ever had in my life. Major on the majors and minor on the minors and get what they specialize in and that's their dim sum! Service is quick, professional, and helpful! Nice place just to enjoy for dim sum for all casual occasions! Parking is available at a lot nearby! read more

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After seeing it for years and the last time I went there was more than 5 years ago as to go order, today I went in for dine in experience. Of course, because you are in Pasadena, you expect the price are higher than your normal dim sum place out in Monterey Park or Alhambra in comparison. The pineapple bun with barbecue pork fillings was a bit disappointing. When you have pineapple crust on the top, it needs to be flaky and crispy. There was not crispy at all. It was a little bit soggy. The barbecue pork filling was OK, it was not what I'm used to. And I've how many barbecue park throughout my life from Hong Kong to the US. As for the dim sum, you know you have to get their standard har gaw and shui Mai to see if they are at least comparable to other places. And they are pretty good and they big sizes. That's why they earned four star for my review. Their Services, was just your usual bring you your food and they leave. You have to scan the QR code and order the food from your phone and they will bring it from the kitchen. Do not expect push cart style. You don't even use a pen and paper to mark off your dim sum list. Ambience wise, it's a nice big space with two floors of dining area. Would I go back? probably not anytime soon. I will stick with my OG dim sum places out in Monterey Park. read more

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Good. Quiet on a Wednesday at 11am. Ambiance was pretty chill and slow/quiet. We were the second group to be seated. Everything was tasty except for the scallop dumpling which I strongly advise you against ordering. The Scallop Dumpling (Squid shrimp) were rancid. Sour like vinegar. Sent it back and was removed from the check and they sent us Portuguese egg tarts as an apology. Those were FANTASTIC. Love all the jumbo dim sum options like jumbo har gow and jumbo Shu mai to name a couple. Chicken feet was good. Very soft. The congee was great as well. Nice texture and plenty of egg and pork. We also got the fried shrimp seaweed things which weren't my favorite but i didn't order it. Just a preference thing. The panda buns are pretty decent but mainly for the cutesy factor. Fun for the kids to eat. We also got soup dumplings which my 4 year old devoured so I can't speak to the taste and quality but I assume good haha. We ordered the shrimp and pork wrapped rice thing but didn't try it because honestly we were full from starting with sweets at Badash bakery a few doors down. But despite not being very hungry everything (besides the scallop dumpling) was lovely. Oh and the pineapple buns are delish as well. read more

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MOVING NEWS. In early February they're moving to new Pasadena location on Colorado & Lake.

Came here for Valentine's Day. Thought it was off that they wouldn't let you make a reservation unless it was a party of 8 or more but okay. We sat upstairs and the food came out pretty fast. They also have the option of ordering from your phone via QR code which I thought was nice (even though it's eliminating jobs) read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Quick service and easy to order and pay since it's all done through an app so you can order as you go and when you're ready you can just close out. Convenient for a small group 2-4 people. They have a good range and selection and the quality is decent. Not the same as the traditional carts but for ease and convenience it hit the mark. read more

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Staff were friendly. You order with the QR code on the printed receipt on the table. Drinks were served quickly, the sides were ordered arrived quickly, marinated jelly fish, stir cucumber and pan fried string beans. The steamed dumplings, har gow, fried turnip cake, and chicken baos arrived a bit later but at the same time. Everything tasted great but the pork soup dumplings were soupless unfortunately. Also the steamed custard cream filled panda baos are adorable and delicious, highly recommend! read more

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Lunasia is one of the staple dimsum chains in the area, though not one of the oldest or traditional. Dining in is nice as it is no-fuss and has line management such as a tablet to sign in. Takeout is also surprisingly well handled, although ideally you are not eating dimsum to-go. There is definitely better in the SGV and nearby, but I don't speak Cantonese which is basically the #1 requirement if you want the good stuff. So despite that, the experience is decent for the rest of us. Highlights are anything with shrimp. I think their yang chow has some of the best shrimp in fried rice I've ever had. They do XL shu mai which is just larger and packed with more goodies and is one of the few value dollar items on their menu. Doesn't feel great that they charge for condiments like chili sauce, but that's the ticket for entry. I understand XO sauce is very difficult to make and pricy, but it doesn't slap as hard as it should if you charge over a dollar for it. read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - XL Shumai, hargow, yang chow fried rice, squid ink dimsum - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Always great to service, we ordered the duck this time so good and tasty. Great selection of Dimsum and entrees. Plenty of table. Parking at the back of the restaurant, make sure you read the fees and have cash! read more

We were looking for some good dim sum in the area and decided to try out Lunasia since it has so many good reviews. We ordered takeout and had it delivered and everything was still hot when we received the food but it took about an hour to arrive after it was ordered. We had the following: beef chow fun, shrimp har gao, chicken/shrimp sui mai, sticky rice with pork, chicken feet, BBQ pork bun, Sakula egg yolk bun, turnip cake, stir fried pea pod shoots with egg tofu, seafood chow mein, and pan fried vermicelli with curry. The portions ranged from reasonable to large. The shrimp har gao and sui mai were HUGE (they weren't kidding when they described them as jumbo). My favorite dishes were the pea pod shoots with egg tofu, turnip cake, and pan fried vermicelli with curry. Majority of the dishes were all pretty oily so I couldn't eat this regularly but it's a nice treat every once in awhile. read more

Came on a Saturday around noon - joined the waitlist from ~7 min-ish away and was seated immediately. I remember the last time I was here, my mum and I really liked it! Novel, sizeable dumplings, albeit pricey. It was pretty much the same experience this time, though we were seated upstairs. The table was for HUGE for 4 people - talking across a huge span of space was kinda weird lol. Ordered the dimsum family meal (recommended 4-6 people), and it was worth the ~$67 for us! We were a party of 3 guys and a gal, and we had a 2 lo may cai and a few shu mai left to-go. Family meal as of 4/12/25 includes: -10 pc jumbo shrimp har-gow: indeed huge. chewy, tasty -10 pc jumbo pork siu mai: our fave! also huge, and juicy. easily full off 3 of them LOL -5 pc shang-hai pork soup dumplings: not really soupy but still tasty -3 pc scallop squid ink dumpling: this was aight. it's like half a scallop and a shrimp but i esp liked the chewiness of the wrapper -4 pc steamed chicken feet (peanut): seemed like it may have been overly steamed bc it was almost gelatinous but flavor was good -3 pc sticky rice wrap w/ pork and shrimp: this was never my thing, but it's filling -3 pc sakula egg yolk bun: bursting warm yolk center! tasty and a combo of sweet/salty! - 3 pc baked radish puff: this was the most unique thing i've had that i haven't tried anywhere else. i originally thought it was cabbage in the center, but it's steamed soft inside, and crunchy outside. not bad SO liked tsingtao ($5.8) and compares it to sapporo lol Service isn't as attentive upstairs, but it's easy to wave someone down since there's quite a few waiters in a small space. Paid $2.70 for parking at the city hall, which is a few minutes walk away. I think the one in alhambra tastes better and has easier parking tho read more

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A consistently solid dim sum insitutoon w huge har gow, shu mai, chicken feet, and tofu skin wraps. Lines are long on the weekend. If you do not make advanced reservations. service is fast, and the places clean and well maintained. A solid 4/5 for all the dim sum dishes. We also ordered off the lunch menu and got a few dishes, which I thought were pretty exceptional. Notably, the Peking duck was unexpectedly amazing! Extremely juicy and had incredibly crisp skin. Honestly would come here just for this dish. 5/5 We got the lobster noodle pot what is also solid. The lobster used was on the small side, as expected, given the pricing, but the noodles/soup flavor was quite good. 4/5, points off only for the fact that the lobster meat was not amazing, read more

Parking can be a challenge. Food was all tasty and hot although I like the Alhambra location better as it's a lot bigger. Standouts were the Seen Jook Gheen which comes in a bowl with clear broth, Hom Sei Gok which is the fried meat dumpling is also good, Har Gouw (Shrimp Dumpling) is gigantic. Overall, a good restaurant for higher end dim sum. Service was professional, restaurant clean and bright. read more

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My friend and I decided to meet up here for lunch. Parking in general is tricky so during lunch hour it's no different. There is parking in the lot behind it for 5 dollars for 2 hours. There is also an entrance from the back as well. I got there first and was seated right away. We must have just beat the lunch crowd but it's such a simple and to the point decor. Once my friend arrived, we were given QR codes to scan for the menu and were able to order too. As for the dim sum, servings are generous and we were careful to not order too much. We got the pork shu Mei, shrimp har gow, veggie noodle rolls, pork steamed buns, and the cucumber salad. Let me just say the pork shu Mei and shrimp har gow are huge like double or triple the size at a typical dim sum restaurant. Be mindful of that when ordering. We ended up getting the right amount for the 2 of us. It was also just as easy to spilt the bill down the middle at the end. I definitely want to come back and try other items, potentially with a bigger group. read more

Terrible service. Stopped by this location b/c we were in the area. The food is consistent with the one in Alhambra. I usually don't leave bad reviews, but I'm giving 2 stars for the terrible service from the host/server with blonde highlights in the front. She was flat-out rude and gave me attitude just for asking about the wait time. Mind you, this was the first nudge it's not like I was constantly pushing. She was also condescending when explaining why she couldn't seat us. If this is how she treats me, I can only imagine the bs she gets away with when dealing with elderly customers or people who don't speak up. Do better. Advice for management: train your staff and don't let a few bad apples ruin the experience for everyone else. read more

Highly recommend coming here, especially if you're a fan of siu-mai (dumplings). The portions are generous, and the food is hot, flavorful, and fresh. Food: They offer a wide variety of options, all priced very reasonably. We ordered the jumbo shrimp pork siu-mai (highly recommend) and the steamed BBQ pork bao buns. The shrimp siu-mai were incredibly flavorful and large, so we ended up ordering two rounds--they were that good. The BBQ bao buns were also delicious and filling. I appreciate how the food comes out quickly, fresh, and hot. Ordering & Service: When you arrive, you're asked to scan the menu and place your order online, which is then brought to your table. It's seamless and convenient. The service is friendly, and the restaurant is very well-kept with a calm and welcoming ambiance. I'll definitely be returning! read more

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I went here for dim sum and had a wonderful experience. We arrived around 11:30, and it wasn't crowded yet, which made the atmosphere feel calm and comfortable. We ordered shrimp har gow, chicken feet, and several other dishes -- everything came out fresh, flavorful, and perfectly steamed. The service was excellent as well. The staff were very kind, attentive, and gentle, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The place itself is nice and cozy, with a warm ambience that makes you want to take your time and enjoy your meal. If you're a dim sum fan, I'd definitely recommend checking out this spot! It's a great combination of delicious food, friendly service, and a relaxing environment. read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Extremely impressed with the food, service and mostly the atmosphere of the this very respectable chinese restaurant. At first glance I was excited to try this establishment because, if you have read my other reviews, I am very much the fan of whole in the wall, mom n pop restaurants for reasons I have stated. However, walking inside, I quickly found this is much more than that. I do have one of these restaurants by my house, but I have never been to any of them. The service was immediately noticeable to be very helpful respectful and very pleasant to talk to. Their menu is inclusive of a lot of my favorite chinese dishes and the food exceeds my expectations!! So, so good! I could eat here every day and if it wasn't contrary to my diet, I probably would!! So I think once a month might be in order for me! Definitely giving this company a high recommendation!! read more

Came here recently and overall it was a solid experience, but a bit on the pricier side for what you get. We ordered a variety to try a little of everything: * Chicken & sweet corn soup - 3.5/5, comforting and flavorful, nothing standout * Deep-fried calamari (salt & pepper) - 4/5, crispy and well seasoned * Wonton in chili oil (pork & shrimp) - 4/5, good flavor with a nice kick * Seafood chow mein (crispy noodles) - 3.5/5, decent but a bit oily * Marinated jellyfish - 4/5, refreshing and well seasoned, nice texture * Deep-fried whole sole fish - 4/5, crispy outside, tender inside, one of the better dishes * White rice - standard Food came out fairly quick and everything was hot and fresh. You can tell the kitchen is consistent and knows what they're doing. Portions were decent, especially for sharing. The main downside is the pricing. For the overall quality, it does feel a bit expensive, especially once everything adds up. Not bad, just something to keep in mind. Service was fine--efficient and straightforward, but not overly attentive. Atmosphere is casual, good for family-style dining. Overall, a good spot if you're craving dim sum and classic Chinese dishes, just expect to pay a little more. Would come back, but probably order a bit more selectively next time. read more

We were in Pasadena, and decided to have lunch at lunasia, One of our favorite places for dimsum. We had an order of shumai, shrimp wrapped in a delicious skin, don't remember the Chinese name for it, an order of fried daikon, and Jasmine hot tea. Food was delicious service was quite good. Nice ambience and very clean. We have been here many times, and always enjoy it. read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Yummy - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

High quality din sum. I thought the price use to be too high, but now I find it worth it. The din sums are large and everything is delicious. You always need their hargow and turnip cakes. I order always on Uber eats because there is usually a wait here. As for location, its very nice and good for a date. Just be aware a wait will be required on weekends! read more

The new Lunasia location (on Lake) takes the "Asia" out of Lunasia and turn it into a fancy, albeit soulless, airport lounge. Pro: the airport lounge aesthetic. Nice big booths. Cons: smaller portion size. Their signature "jumbo" siu-mai and har-gow are not so jumbo anymore and got the Ozempic treatment. I tried the Macao Pork Belly; it's good but overpriced for the portion. Meh service. I miss the aggressive but competent Asian aunties and uncles at the old location. It feels like they're trying to be Din Tai Fung with a younger crowd but the professionalism isn't quite there yet. Parking on the 51N S Mentor lot that they recommended with validation is NOT FREE. The promo is $5 flat rate with a technology surcharge of .99 cents to $5.99 for parking. Come if you want the airport lounge experience but don't want to go to LAX. read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Macao pork belly. $28. - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

We went early to beat the crowd. Their shrimp hacao is huge. Pork siomai has a lot of meat and so good. We also ordered the tofu and that did not disappoint. The scallop and spinach dumplings were delicious! Overall very satisfying! After 12:30 pm there is already a line and wait. read more

The thing I love about Lunasia the most is their consistency. They are always so consistent and reliable in everything they do from their portions to the quality of their ingredients to the amount of shrimp in the dish etc. We did take out yesterday and all the food was so warm and fresh even while we were eating it at home! I love that they use huge shrimp and they cook it in a way so that they are always so juicy and chewy yet tender. I'm usually not a fan of bbq pork bao because it's too sweet but I love Lunasia's. Pick up was easy and staff were friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Yang-Chow Pork and Shrimp Fried rice, Jumbo Shrimp Har-Gow, Jumbo shrimp Pork Siu-Mai, Steamed B.B.Q. Pork Bao, Scallop Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

For Pasadena, where there is a dearth of delicious dim sum, Lunasia offers one of the better Cantonese-style dim sums in the area. Generally, steamed classic dim sum dishes like Har Gow, Siu Mai, Bean Curd Rolls, etc., are well-made. The outside wrapper is firm, but not tough nor soggy, holding a bouncy, flavorful filling. The steamed items should be bite-sized and ideally burst open with flavors when eaten. I do find the steamed items bigger than I would like. Their baos are generally soft, fluffy, and not too dense. I like their Char Siu Bao with its soft, fluffy bao; however, I just don't quite like the Char Siu filling. The type of meat they use makes the Char Siu filling less tender than I would like. Besides dim sum, they also serve classic Cantonese dishes like Salt & Pepper Pork Chop, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Beef Chow Fun, etc. Cleaner food (seems like they don't reuse oil for frying, giving a cleaner taste) than most Cantonese restaurants. It's more of a 3.5 star rated restaurant. read more

Decent dim sum spot with generous portions. I did not expect it to be that coming. It was somewhat annoying that you had to use electronic ordering. The tea and food was good. The dumplings were well prepared.I did not like that they used paper cups. Thankfully everything else was glass or porcelain. read more

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I used to love this restaurant, but the quality has steadily declined. Today 7/27/2025 we were one of the first 3 families in line. Thinking we were the first ones we would get fresh food. But the food that was served were old and reheated? Or they were not properly stored? There was a stale odor to the food that was obvious. I thought it was just me but several people noticed it as well. This is unlike what I remembered as it used to be very fresh and delicious. I still kept a star because the staff was very nice and attentive, but just very sad to watch this place decline because I love this place. Hope it was just a one off day , but it was bad enough that I had to leave a review read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

If you really desire some excellent dim sum and a family style Chinese menu, you have to visit Lunasia Dim Sum House. It was a 30-mile one way ride from the valley, to their location in Pasadena (they have others too). The dining space is small, but well arranged and one cannot be awed by the wonderful dishes that were coming out of the kitchen. They have a home style menu that serves large portions and an extensive Dim Sum menu. Of course, I chose the latter. Since I was dining solo at lunch time, my first choice was the Steamed Spinach Shrimp Dumpling. They are green in color, well stocked with fresh succulent and plump shrimp and garnished with crab roe. There was so much flavor and texture with every bite. My second selection was the Cheung Fun (a rice roll) with Chinese Donut (which actually is fish strips, that have been breaded and deep fried). The rice roll was soft and chewy with the fish, nice and crispy on the inside. Their provided soy sauce concoction should be drizzled on top of the rice roll to add more flavor. I enhanced both my dim sum dishes with the Lunasia Chili Oil, which was superb. I have to come here with additional people, so that I can try more dishes from their enticing menu. Clearly, one of the best, if not the best Dim Sum restaurant, that I have had the pleasure to experience. Service, like the food, was exceptional. read more

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I have eaten at other Lunasia Dim Sum House locations before and have very fond memories of the dim sum. Because of that, I was excited to try this location. Unfortunately, it did not quite meet my expectations. I am not sure if the ingredients, preparation, or cooking style differ here, but after visiting three times, the food felt noticeably different from what I have enjoyed in the past. While it was not my favorite dim sum experience in the Los Angeles area, I appreciate that there are many great options to choose from. The service was fine overall. read more

I've been here for Dim Sum about a half dozen times. Today I took my dad here as he's never tried Dim Sum before. We came on a Sunday afternoon and it was crowded (as expected) which is why I felt so glad I put our names on the Yelp waitlist prior to driving over and finding parking (!!), because after just 5 minutes of waiting after checking in at the host stand, we were seated. You might be able to find street parking but I usually park by the Courthouse where parking is far easier to quickly grab and walk the 2 blocks over. Oolong tea 5/5, this was given for free with ordering, I am a big tea drinker and while I would have taken anything, this was a refreshing more green tea style of oolong that was slightly bitter Pork soup dumplings 4.5/5, to be clear, I personally do not eat pork and this was my dad's opinion but others I have taken here who do eat pork also enjoy their soup dumplings Shrimp Sticky Rice (w/ abalone) 5/5, this is a menu item I love so much it is one of the things from here I will have cravings for Veggie dumplings 2.5/5 just ok, kind of bland, would not order again Chicken bao bun 3/5, this was just ok, I think the chicken was kind of bland and would be improved if it had some more seasoning or was marinated in some way as it felt slightly dry? Sakura Egg Yolk Bun 5/5, THE Dim Sum dessert of all time, this is a sugary sweet egg yolk hidden inside a soft pink bao bun, so yummy, please do not hesistate read more

Lunasia Dim Sum House - Shang-Hai Pork Soup Dumpling, Sakula Egg Yolk Bun - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

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