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    Mei Sum Dim Sum

    3.4 (882 reviews)
    ModerateDim Sum, Cantonese
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Richard L.

    The food is more of a traditional comfort-food style rather than modern-style dim sum. The restaurant and tableware feel a little dated, but the food is still great. Prices are also about 10-15% cheaper than most other places.

    Fried tofu with mustard greens
    Rand E.

    Definitely a good spot in Chinatown for local dim sum. A good selection of standard dishes and so close to the parking garage. The flavors were good and standard...could have better condiments (soy, spicy and mustard provided) like spicy black bean chili sauce, chili paste or black vinegar. Especially liked the bean curd roll and crab. Service was fast and friendly.

    Ross T.

    Went there for lunch and the restaurant was not as busy as before with lots of tables open We haven't been there in a while and decided to go there since we were in town. The Shrimp pork hash shumai was not the same it lacked the flavor and texture was different. The Steamed Char Sui bun was good the bun was soft and lots of filling. The Chicken feet was not very good it had a sour taste and not like the flavor it use to be. The Scallops dim sum was very good and tasty! The half moon the wrap was dry and hard not moist and chewy, it was one of the worst half moon I ever had. The dry char siu chow fun was on the bland side, not like before. Some friends told me that they were closing, but told them they are still open for business? I wonder if they sold to someone else but kept the name? Because the food is not the same as before! Or maybe different cook? Either way was not happy with the dishes. No parking you have to park in the public parking close by or find street parking. Service was good, food came out fast.

    Look fun rolls
    Lauren M.

    We went in the morning, so it wasn't too busy. The workers there don't push you into ordering quickly, which is nice. The dim sum is simple and familiar. The chicken feet aren't spicy like other places I've tried, which is good. Would probably come by again :)

    Turnip cake and Fried Taro with Scallop
    Tiffany T.

    Mei Sum is where you go for your average, comfort dim sum food. It consists of that small mom-and-pop vibes where although you do have to wait sometimes for a table to be cleaned or your order to be taken, you can see they're understaffed and working hard. The dim sum itself can be a bit pricey with items ranging from $5.75 to $7.50, but hey, that's just Oahu prices nowadays. Note: you do get free tea and they take credit card!

    House fried rice

    We have been going here often because it's near our work place. Good chinese food! Serving is fast. They are now open everyday.

    Yummm
    Kai A.

    This dim sum spot is the definition of unpretentious -- simple setting, no gimmicks, just plate after plate of steaming, delicious comfort food. The har gow and siu mai were packed and flavorful, cakes had the perfect crisp edges, and the buns were soft with just the right hint of sweetness. Service was quick and unfussy, and I loved how each round made me want to order "just one more" before leaving. Not a place for atmosphere, but absolutely one for flavor. I left full, happy, and already planning my return. 呢間點心舖真係樸實無華嘅代表----環境簡單,冇花巧,淨係一碟又一碟熱辣辣、美味嘅家常滋味。蝦餃同燒賣飽滿又夠味,糕點煎到外脆內軟,包子鬆軟,帶少少甜味,啱啱好。服務爽快直接,冇多餘嘢。每一輪上枱,我都忍唔住想再加多籠,臨走之前都唔想停。唔係嚟睇氣氛嘅地方,但味道真係一流。我食到又飽又開心,已經諗緊幾時再嚟。

    Mushroom and Broccoli (the "veggies" of the Mushroom and Veggies )
    Aya C.

    I really wanted to like this Dim Sum place and live so close but unfortunately their selection for Dim Sum is all meat, nothing for a vegetarian except Spring Rolls. So odd to me how limiting the menu is. Whenever I travel to other states and countries I can easily find Veggie Dim Sum. So, anyway, I ordered from the meal menu, Mushrooms w/veggies and that was also not great either, see the pic. So if you're a meat eater you may enjoy.

    Steamed Fresh Fish beef chow funn black bean spareribs

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    1 year ago

    Great dim sum! Good service! We will go back and try my choices in the future.. I especially enjoyed the pork buns

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    Do they have high chairs?

    Don't know.

    Is there parking?

    Metered street parking and underground City Parking garage accessible from Beretania Street. Street parking is free on Sundays and (I believe) on state holidays.

    Can we dine in? Or is it only takeout and curbside?

    Dine in

    It mentions curbside is this for real? Where is the designated stalls for this? I want in

    I haven't seen any curbside. To begin with they are so busy so I honestly don't think they have curbside assistance with your dim sum. If anything just park nearby and run in and grab your food!

    Is dim sum served all day?

    yes and its really yummy i totally recommend it..

    Is it BYOB?

    Yes!

    Do they have xaio long bao?

    Yes they have XLB, 3 per order not very large.

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