One of my absolute favorite places to have dim sum in Sacramento. They have carts! I grew up near Oakland Chinatown, and ordering dim sum from the carts just makes the experience feel more special. I'm not much of a coconut fan, but I make an exception for the coconut-covered mango mochi. I think it's only available on the weekends, along with their crispy skin pork. In addition to their dim sum, Ming Dynasty has excellent noodle dishes (among other things). Also, if you like porridge/congee definitely give theirs a try! read more

Ming Dynasty - Dim sum - Cantonese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I stopped by this restaurant during a visit to Sacramento. Overall, the food was delicious and the quality of the dishes we ordered from the menu was very good. However, be careful with the specials that are offered when you first sit down. Our waitress, Ling, recommended a "combo" for $30 that included fish bone porridge and pan-fried noodles with fish. The noodles tasted fine, but the portion was quite small. The fish bone porridge was extremely bland--I could barely taste any fish. After looking at the regular menu, I noticed that a plain porridge costs about $5, and a similar pan-fried noodle dish is only around $14-15. Based on those menu prices, the $30 combo did not seem to offer good value and felt significantly overpriced. I would definitely recommend the restaurant for its food, but I also recommend checking the menu prices before accepting any off-menu or verbally recommended specials so you know exactly what you're paying for. read more

Visiting Sacramento and found this delicious Chinese restaurant. We had egg drop soup, orange chicken, dim sum egg plant, buns and more. Everything was delicious! The restaurant was very spacious and roomy. Parking was sufficient and free. Our waitress was great and polite. We will definitely return for future visits. read more

Ming Dynasty - Egg drop soup - Cantonese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Old school cart dim sum! Pretty standard 茶樓. I knew it was legit when most of the patrons were older aunties and uncles. No frills. When you arrive, you get bombarded with the carts. After a while, they kind of forget about you until you raise your hand to get someone attention. If there's something you want but don't see you can order with the server. I "special ordered" the 炸兩 and it was good but lacking in quantity. I think they only gave me 1. I'd go back though. 8/10. read more

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I've been here twice now in the past month and can say Ming Dynasty is decent. I did not realize I lived close to a place that serves dim sum all day. I first went here with family who was visiting from out of town. It was my first time and we ordered dim sum during lunch hour. The food was good, but we had a hard time ordering more dim sum after two rounds since the servers kept bypassing our table. All the dim sum dishes were good. There was a good lunch crowd also. Enough to stay busy, but not overwhelming. We ordered the shu mai, pork Turnover, crispy shrimp noodle wrap, spare ribs, bokchoy. Everything was decent and tasted fresh. Second time here, we decided to eat here for a mother's/father's day celebration. We went for dinner around 6 pm on a weeknight. We ordered a lot of food. We had the duck, empress chicken, salt and pepper spare ribs, various dim sum dishes (mainly same from my 1st time here), fried rice, chow mien, seafood clay pot, and crispy shrimp balls. Everything tasted great again and my parents actually liked it. They said prices are cheaper than our normal go to dim sum places so that's a huge plus. My favorite from all these dishes were the salt and pepper spare ribs. It had great texture and flavor. The restaurant itself has a lot of tables and is roomy. They can fit a good sized crowd, but part of the dining area is closed off. The workers are nice, but can bypass you so you might have to be a bit more assertive to get what you need. Parking can be tight as well, so you can try the neighborhood or park across the street on the target lot. I'll try to come here again to try more dim sum and the salt and pepper spare ribs. read more

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I have not been here since childhood, but it was near where my family was at the time so dim sum for breakfast! To be short and honest, there are way better dim sum places, Ming Dynasty is a skip. Tea and staff are great, but there were only 2 carts rolling around so selection isn't big. I'm not sure if I should have just asked if other dishes could be made, but coming to dim sum, I'm usually happy with what should already be on the carts. And what was on the carts, just not that good, disappointing. read more

I haven't had a better meal in months! We arrived right before lunch had to wait 10 minutes for the table. Great service and fantastic dumplings, spring rolls, and BBQ pork bun. read more

Ming Dynasty - Me and my son! Having Saturday Morning Dim Sum! - Cantonese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here on CNY and was the second in the door, so no reservation or wait. Service was good, even when busy the staff shared tables and were pretty attentive. Not all of them speak English, but they'll grab an English speaker for you if you need. Love that this place has the dim sum carts coming around, and you can also order from the regular menu. So there is a big variety and a lot to choose from. Got all the regular dim sum things like shrimp dumpling, pork dumpling, rice in banana leaf, shrimp in rice noodle, fried turnip cake, chicken feet, pork ribs in black bean sauce, scallop dumpling, chive dumpling. The carts are stacked so high, so some items aren't as hot as I would prefer. Also ordered lobster noodles, clams in black bean sauce, honey walnut shrimp. read more

Ming Dynasty - Honey walnut shrimp - Cantonese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Date: Monday, December 1st, 2025 Time: around 4:45pm Party of: 2 Meal: Late Lunch / Early Dinner *Steamed Piggy Bun ($5.55) *Siu Mai ($6.25) *Chicken Feet ($5.55) *Garlic Spare Ribs ($5.55) *Pork Tofu Skin Rolls ($4.25) *Shrimp Dumpling ($6.25) *Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll ($6.25) *Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice ($6.25) *Deep Fried Pork Dumpling ($4.25) *Deep Fried Shrimp Ball ($6.25) *Pot Stickers ($5.55) *Peking Style Cucumber Salad ($7.95) *Jelly Fish Salad ($8.95) *Empress Chicken ($7.85) The hubby suggested grabbing dim sum on the way back to SF from Tahoe. He actually looked into places and suggested Ming since they do all day dim sum. It wasn't very busy when we got here so they seated us right away. We had actually ordered more items, but I believe they were out of two of them. I think it was the eggplant and something else. At the end of the meal, we realized we still hadn't received the tripe we ordered. Turns out they never put it in. They offered to punch it in right then, but we were full, so we declined. I really did want that ngau pak yip as not a lot of places have it any more. Maybe I should have brought it home. I enjoyed all the dim sum dishes. It had been a while since I went to yum cha, so it was nice what I consider a staple. My fam used to go out for dim sum every Sunday growing up. If memory serves, I found the cucumber salad a little heavy on the maggi. I didn't finish it, so when I ate it again, I added vinegar and chili oil to hide it a bit. The jellyfish didn't taste like much. Remedied that at home with some sesame, vinegar, chili oil, and green onion. The piggy baos were so cute. I couldn't resist. Glad I stopped by. Nice finding an all day dim sum spot on the way home. REVIEW #3929 read more

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I had high hopes for Ming Dynsasty, but the food was just ok. We ordered the Chinese New Year menu that feeds 8-10 people. Large portions, which is a plus. We had the following: - jellyfish, seaweed salad, cha siu - I think it's hard to mess this fish up and it was vey good - steamed fish - pretty good and came with 2 fish - bacon? Fried rice - this was the weirdest fried rice dish I've ever had and wasn't very good - lobster - it came with two tails and it was just okay - dried oyster wi try veggies - just ok - empress chicken - I don't actually like this cold yellow chicken, but the ginger garlic sauce was very good - Choy with mushrooms - a bit salty and the vegetables were huge and hard to eat - chicken and cuttlefish with vegetables - just ok - dessert was just oranges We also added pea sprouts and Gai Lan. The pea sprouts were very good. Small parking lot off of broadway and restaurant is pretty large. read more

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We spent the weekend in Sacramento for a family event that included Saturday night dinner here. For dinner, we started with pork belly served with hoisin sauce. This was followed by a seafood soup, honey walnut shrimp, assorted mushrooms/vegetable medley, steamed whole fish, crispy fried chicken, and lobster. Excellent dishes. The orange wedges at the end were the perfect dessert. Eleven of us returned at 10am on Sunday for the dim sum. I selected pu erh tea among the several choices. We feasted on har gow, siu mai, lotus leaf sticky rice, black bean spareribs, wonton soup, shrimp rice noodle rolls, tofu skin shrimp rolls, steamed egg custard buns, baked BBQ pork buns, steamed BBQ pork buns, deep fried pork dumplings, deep fried stuffed taro puffs, and egg tarts. Both meals were exceptional. Saturday night parking was a bit tight, but no problem first thing Sunday morning. read more

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Food is 4 stars, service is 2 stars. We came here on an average lunch day and the lady carts were timely and friendly. The lady servers to order food from the menu were not. We ordered a side of rice and a vegetable dish and we had to follow up 3x. Finally, the cashier was very rude and insulting. She treated my brother-who is a visitor like her servant. She yelled and gave him attitude just because he forgot to sign the receipt. FYI, they charge tea for each person. read more

Ming Dynasty is good for the food. However, the overall dining experience is held back by mediocre service and some frustrating surprises when the check arrives. ​Their kitchen staff clearly knows what they are doing. We ordered two of their standout offerings: 1. ​Rib Steak with Mixed Mushrooms: This was exceptionally executed. The steak was tender, perfectly cooked, and the rich flavor of the mixed mushrooms complemented the meat beautifully. ​2. The "One Live Fish, Two Dishes" Approach: We selected a live black cod ($20/lb) and had the kitchen prepare it two ways. This is where the culinary team shines--both preparations were fresh, expertly seasoned, and utilized the fish to its absolute potential. ​The interior design is simple and functional--nothing flashy, but perfectly fine for a casual meal or a family gathering. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, as the dedicated free parking lot is quite limited, so you may need to hunt for a spot during peak hours. ​The Drawbacks are Service, Restrooms, and Hidden Fees! While the food hits the mark, the rest of the experience is hit-and-miss. The service lacks consistency. Staff can be attentive one moment and completely absent the next. A major downside was the state of the restroom, which was noticeably stinky and poorly maintained. The most frustrating part of the night came at the end. Despite agreeing on the $20 per pound price for the live black cod to be made into two dishes, the final bill included two completely unmentioned, mystery fees: one for $5 and another for $3. While the amount isn't massive, the lack of transparency regarding upcharges for the two-dish preparation is incredibly unprofessional. read more

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I live for dim sum and being new to the area we are trying different dim sum restaurants. Surprisingly there is a plethora of options. We have found some really great spots and decided to try Ming Dynasty and was surprised at how busy it was. While the pricing is a little lower than the other spots we've tried, the food is bland and the do not have chili oil!! If food is bland at least good chili oil can compensate for it but they only has some chili paste which was not the same. Food was cold and flavorless. The lower cost is not worth coming back. Way too many great dim sum in the greater Sac area. read more

Ming Dynasty was decent at best, not the superb dim sum experience that we enjoy so much unfortunately. Barely any carts rolled by, food was good but not super tasty to the point of food exhaustion and belly filling, and selection wasn't as vast compared to other great dim sum spots. Service was as expected (fast) but hardly anyone spoke English so it was tough to communicate and ambiance was welcoming but didn't feel like a typical Chinese dining experience with lively spirits and busy happiness. Beef noodle, my favorite, was subpar here and did NOT satisfy - this was a big let down. Not bad for a quick bite, but for a full on dim sum experience to achieve food coma - move past Go and just keep trucking along. read more

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After all these years, this place still consistently delivers good quality food. You can order dim sum anytime (even at night). I like that they are on DoorDash for those lazy evenings. Their Peking duck is pretty decent for $24.99 on DoorDash. Their Sui Mai is nice and juicy. This is my comfort food spot. read more

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One of the best dim sum in my life!! I visited many countries in my life, I ate in many dim sum but this is one of the best.I arrived in Sacramento about one month ago and I ate here already three times.... read more

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Ming Dynasty is a good place for dim sum in Sacramento. I've dined here many times and most of the experiences have been good. At this dim sum restaurant, they push the dim sum carts from table to table so you can order straight from the cart, or you can also order from your server off the menu. They don't provide the dim sum menu at the table so you have to get it from the counter if you want one. The pork siu mai was pretty good. I also liked their ha gao, shrimp noodle roll, deep fried pork puff, deep fried taro puff, soy sauce tofu, empress chicken, garlic spare ribs, turnip cake, and green tea mochi balls with black sesame. Their XLBs were just okay. The soy sauce chow mein was a miss last time we dined there. It seemed like it was just reheated and not hot. The steamed buns with egg custard inside were so so, but kids liked the ones shaped like piggies. The tea selection was good. On my last visit, they charged us an extra tea fee and charge an L dish that was M in the menu. All small things, but still things to keep an eye out for. With few dim sum restaurants in Sac, Ming Dynasty is one of the better choices right now. read more

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First time eating at this Dim Sum restaurant and I was disappointed because the quality of food was terrible. Will not be returning.

We were at my mother in law's for Thanksgiving. She forgotten most places closed on Thanksgiving, so we went to hunt for a Chinese place. And what better than...dimsum?! It did take us a few minutes to drive and see what was open. We try to eat healthier with our new addition to the family, but sometimes just have to work with what we have. We found out Ming Dynasty was open for Thanksgiving! Parking wasn't a problem to find when we went. We dropped off one person in the car while parking so my sister-in-law grabbed us a table. They didn't give us a high chair until they saw we had a toddler and we asked for one. Food was surprisingly quick and many carts rolled us by us. We got our food quickly and our toddler was able to eat some of the items. He just turned 13 months, so we were attempting not to overload his body with salty food to process. We found out he loved congee - which should have been a no brainer, but I've always been intimidated to try to make it. It's on my list to try to make for him. The ladies spoke cantonese but could understand our mandarin when we asked about selections. Glancing around, patrons were a mix of ethnicity and there were some that looked very familiar with the servers, laughing and hugging. May come again if in the area. I got no pictures as I and my husband have been occupied with our new addition in eating out, in ensuring he doesn't fling everything to another table or have a meltdown :) read more

I've been coming to this dim sum place the past couple of years and this is a staple. Not only the price is reasonable, but the service is great as well. My recent visit was perfect, all the items was fresh and hot, and one aspect that stood out was that the person doing the cards also mention the items in English, which helps for those people who don't speak Chinese. Overall would highly recommend this place. Just writing this review makes me hungry. Also no need to worry about the wait, on the last 3 times I've been here I've had never had to wait for a table! read more

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Service was good- 4 stars Food- 2.5 Stars Some of the food options, just didn't taste as good as we'd hoped. The fried fish balls had very little flavor and were cold. The soup dumplings had very little soup and were very doughy. We arrived about 30 minutes after they opened, so it was a bit disappointing. It's set up like a classic dim sum spot & the tea is good. (Side note- It was also freezing in there! So bring a jacket.) read more

My family and I went to Ming Dynasty on July 25, 2026 for dim sum. The service was great, and we appreciated the staff's attentiveness. However, the quality of the food has gone downhill compared to our previous visits. What really bothered me was what happened when I walked to the front counter to pay with my credit card. The cashier repeatedly asked me why I didn't leave a tip on my card. I explained that I had already left a cash tip. She should not have asked me multiple times about tipping. Tips are voluntary and should be based on the quality of the service, not something customers are pressured into giving. I hope the management addresses this issue, as it made an otherwise pleasant dining experience uncomfortable. Not coming back to this place again. read more

This is always our go to place for authentic dim sum and variety. Service is always fast and good. Haven't been here for a while though and it was disappointing today due to inconsistent food. Baked goods like pineapple bun, egg tart, and cha siu bao were hands down best we have had in a long time. But the steamed, fried, and kitchen items really declined. Not sure if they have different cooks. It was just not good. I hope they check themselves and turn it back around. read more

Love Ming dynasty been coming here for years. Michelin star recognized restaurant but the staff is very friendly and it's homey. You don't have to dress up super nice just casual and they have dim sum carts in the morning till afternoon, after that dim sum is available to order from the menu. I usually get the jasmine tea kettle it's 1.50/person and super good, I also love the shrimp rice noodle rolls and the soup dumplings!! Pretty budget friendly if you order from the dim sum menu, and the parking is decent. read more

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A group of friends recommended Ming Dynasty. I'm relatively new to the dim sum experience. The dining area is a large, open room that's clean, efficient, and always buzzing with movement. One thing to note: the language barrier with staff can be a bit challenging. Upon walking in, if you don't already know how dim sum service works, you may need to ask for guidance since menus weren't provided and it's not immediately clear how to begin. Luckily, we were with someone who spoke Chinese, which helped immensely in choosing the best items as the ladies came by with their carts. The only other thing to watch out for is the pricing--each dish has its own cost, but it's not always clear upfront, so items can add up quickly if you're not paying attention. As for the food, I tried the lava bun for the first time and it was sweet, warm, and absolutely delicious--my new favorite. We also sampled beef dishes, vegetables, soup, and a variety of dumplings, all of which made the experience even better. I'm still working my way up to trying the pig's feet next time. All in all, Ming Dynasty delivered a solid dim sum experience. I might return! read more

Horrible place. The waiters are racist they asked if we wanted to eat a burrito with rice. Don't waste your money here. And they make extra charges make sure to double check your bill. read more

Dined at Ming Dynasty for the second time; both of which were for Chinese New Years and had a good experience each time. Many places can have could food, but the interaction with staff can make or break the experience. And either make you want to come back or never come back again. Both of my times here the staff were very friendly, and made you feel like both they wanted to be there and wanted you as a customer there. That hasn't been my experience unfortunately at some other Chinese buffets in the area. Once our whole party arrived we looked over the menu briefly, and ordered the following: Our courses: Egg flower soup Sweet & Sour Pork Lobster special Oyster fried rice Asian broccoli Lettuce wraps Fried fish Everything came out really well amd I enjoyed all of the food. My favorite who have to be the crispy salt & pepper Lobster. The batter was nice and crispy and was also perfectly seasoned. But overall I really enjoyed every dish we ordered. Overall: Friendly staff, good environment and great food. read more

Ming Dynasty - Lobster special (salt & pepper) - Cantonese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The Chinese food was great. The beef chow mein and the my-shu tasted flavorful and very filling. The portion sizes were worth the price. The honey walnut shrimp however wasn't great, I would not recommended that. It's has a creamy like mayonnaise sauce on it that wasn't horrible but I wouldn't get it again. The dish also didn't come as much as I anticipated. This isn't a must try Chinese restaurant, but I would order here again. read more

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I ordered the house special BBQ platter and the beef chow fun as a take out order. I was expecting roast duck with the BBQ platter as this is what was on the photo on Door Dash. I was quite disappointed. The platter came with jellyfish, seaweed salad, roast pork, cha sui, and a type of beef cold cut. I did not enjoy the jellyfish as it tasted very bland and unseasoned. The roast pork was too fatty for my liking and the skin was no longer crispy by the time I returned home with my order. Everything else was delicious. The beef chow fun was just okay. Perhaps, I'll dine in on my next visit for a more pleasant experience. read more

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This place is so good. We came on a Sunday at 3pm. We ordered using a pen writing on their picture menu. Everything came out hot and fresh. All of the dishes we ordered were delicious. Customer service was excellent also. The parking lot is a little sketchy though. I saw homeless camps in the area. read more

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Honestly not a bad place to get dimsum, especially for the price. There was already a line outside before they opened so that was a good sign. Service here was pretty good also. Not the best dim sum I've had, but a good place to come here and there. But like I said, price wise it's pretty good. read more

I have not been here in a long time, so today me and my sister went. I'm not sure if it's under new management but the place was pretty clean and looks more organized now. We got here at about 12:00, was greeted and sat down super fast! I think we got here at a good time because after 15mins a whole crowd showed up and it was getting busy!! The carts were coming by one by one. You can also order something from the menu if anything too. The waiters/servers and A Yi (auntie)'s were super nice and attentive. I feel like this place generally had better service and friendlier service than other spots. We picked what we wanted it was was flavorful and hot. Super good. Quality was good and I enjoyed every bite of it. I love the shrimp and chives dumplings? I forget what it's called. It was pan fried so good and crispy with juice flavor!! Man I could just eat another one right now. After you pick your item, it is stamped on a paper depending on the size of the dish or speciality, etc. You pay up at the front with the super good looking lady that's well dressed( I think she's the owner) def gave boss lady vibes. Our total came out to 40$ ! Super cheap and yummy. Overall come here if you're not wanting to drive super far to like south sac or Elk Grove or if you want to try a new dim sum spot! read more

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This place has THE best shumai and egg tarts that I've ever had. First time here today and I will definitely come back whenever someone I know is in town and we crave for dumplings! Service was so sweet and efficient, and I just can't get over how delicious the shumai was. They were huge, and you would get a shrimp in every bite! I loved living the cart experience and the tea was so soothing and complemented the egg tarts very well. Definitely one of my favorites here and can't wait to be back! The only thing I wouldn't order again was the Xiao Long Bao as I found them to be dry, which isn't good for a soup dumpling. But the other items on the menu were delicious! Ambiance was good. We came right at opening so it started off quiet but it didn't take long for people to come pouring in. The service was excellent! read more

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A review about the Wor Wonton soup I've been eating at Ming Dynasty for years. I've had everything up and down their menu but a constant go to for me is the Wor Wonton soup. This is my go to feel better soup, if I'm sick or just in the mood to stuff my soul with delicious soup. I've tried many versions of Wor Wonton around town and I feel like I the best version at Ming Dynasty. Alongside fresh, delicious dumplings, expect a good amount of veggies, seafood, and meats to fufill that soup craving. I like that if you get it to-go, the broth is separated from everything else to maximize freshness when you get home. I like to add hot chili oil and a little soy sauce. I like to sweat it out while I'm scarfing down this meal. In an ever-changing world, Ming Dynasty has not changed this perfect meal and I'm thankful for that. I've done takeout a ton of times but have also ate inside. This place is a good size, can be a little loud during cart service but a great spot for entertaining and enjoying time with loved ones over a good meal. The waiters are friendly and I've never had any problems with service. If you're craving some delicious Wor Wonton soup, please give Ming Dynasty a try! read more

Ming Dynasty - D8. Wor Wonton Soup () - Cantonese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've been here twice. The first visit was a little while back but I recall the experience being pretty solid. Pricing was competitive, they had a good variety of dim sum, quality was legit, and the service was fine. Based on that, I decided to return here for a second trip. The second trip was less stellar than the first, mainly because service was slow and it took us a while to get our food. This was after the lunch rush in the mid afternoon, so it felt a bit unusual to have slower service during their wind down period. My only guess is that the kitchen slows down later in the afternoon, but who knows. The dim sum was about average and overshadowed by the how slow the dishes came out and some of the plates didn't seem super hot. Dim sum prices as of November 2024: Small - $4.25 Medium - $5.55 Large - $6.25 Kitchen - $7.85 For reference, siu mai is a medium (4 pieces) and shrimp rice noodle rolls are considered a large. Overall, I'd still come back, but probably avoiding midday due to the slow service and the food didn't seem hot and fresh. read more

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Tried this place for the very first time and was delightfully surprised!! We were looking for a place that was open in the being that sold fried shrimp balls and other dim sum items and this place hit the mark. Not only is this place super reasonable for the price but also for the portion size! I almost forgot to take a picture because we ate everything so fast but we ordered 2 orders of fried shrimp balls Tasty, crispy, comes with a side of sweet and sour sauce. 3 orders of shumai Huge in size and they use whole mini shrimp instead of dicing them which I liked. The flavor was on point. Will definitely be ordering from this place again. read more

Ming Dynasty - Shu Mai - Cantonese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Have tried Ming Dynasty a few times in the past alone and with family. Today ordered the chao zhou style dumpling, chicken feet, and beef chow fun dry style as opposed to gravy style. Everything was very tasty especially the beef chow fun. It is flavorful without being too salty and noodles were not clumped together compared to some I've had before from other places. The other two dishes were good as well but will try other dim sum dishes next visit. I love noodles, so will try other noodle dishes as well since the chow fun was good. Chow fun came out first and not a long wait then the dim sum dishes came out the same time, again not a long wait. Good service all in all. Place is spacious. I came early but as dinner progressed, the place fills up but there is plenty of room. You can order ahead of time for pick up and I did see a lot of pick up orders. Will come back soon. Thank you. read more

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Incredible food, great dumplings highly suggest the golden shrimp roll. Staff is fantastic. A family favorite for sure. read more

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I ordered through DoorDash and the food was absolutely horrible and disappointing. It lacked flavor and quality. I ordered the bbq pork fried rice, beef chow fun, beef and broccoli, and chicken chow mein. Wasted my money. I will never order here again. I tried to add soy sauce to add some flavor but it was a loss. The chow mein noodles were over cooked and was just bits of it broken. read more

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