I found this place by accident after leaving the supermarket, and honestly, it feels like a hidden gem! The dim sum and roasted duck looked amazing, but I ordered 1 lb each of BBQ pork and crispy pork to go. BBQ pork was tender and well-balanced, not too sweet or salty. The crispy pork was perfectly crunchy and not greasy at all. I also tried the pork bun ($3). It was very large with a lot of dough, and the filling was delicious, but I wish there was a bit more filling inside. I'd give this item a 4/5. The staff didn't speak much English, but they were very friendly and tried their best to help and recommend items, which I really appreciated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's no seating available, but parking is easy since you can use the supermarket parking lot for free.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ocean Island - Crispy pork - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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We stumbled upon this spot when we were doing some shopping in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It wasn't super busy when we stopped in but got gradually busier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I did notice a ton of people getting to go orders and a handful of people sitting and eating in the restaurant. For the food, they opted to either have you fill out the order sheet (if you don't speak Mandarin or Cantonese) and submit it and get in the line for cafeteria style ordering. Price wasn't bad $4.89 or $5.59 depending on what was being ordered. We got the Shrimp and Green Leek Dumpling, Sticky Rice Dumpling, Shanghai Dumpling, and Shrimp Rice Roll. Aside from the mishap of getting out of line and having to go back in line to order, we were delayed an extra 15-20 minutes. The food was pretty good for take out dim sum and we got the food pretty quickly. Luckily I had secured a spot to eat in the restaurant (there were 4 other tables that were partly vacant and some that had others enjoying the dim sum. Not bad for a spot with no people pushing carts out with the dim sum offerings, but there were at least 6-8 employees on hand either cooking, prepping, or processing orders. The spot accepts cash or card for payment. Not bad and decent food selection. I'd probably visit again in the future, should I be in the area. The spot has a private lot for parking and it wasn't overly packed. read more

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hahah big ups to my post in 2022! Ok yes its been a min but still a really good solid choice for quick affordable dim sum! This time around they deserve the 5 stars! Well since this is supposed to be a new post - my old one was good too.... Ocean Island dim sum offers the same products as any other dim sum place that offer push carts except less staff means the more you can save on the overall price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With that being said if you just want dim sum without the white cloth table setting and tea service then this is the place for you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You walk towards the back, look at the menu, on the bottom left of the pictured item you will see A or B. on the top right in green you will see the price for A and B... decide what you want, when its your turn they will let you know. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are taking to go then come anytime but if you want good dim sum and a table remember early bird gets the worm!! (pssst.. 3 tables only at this restaurant)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you don't know what to get, this is what you should try.. 24. Pan fried leek dumpling 29. Pork and shrimp sweet rice sticky dumpling 30. Sesame ball 1. Ocean Island shrimp dumpling 2. Siu mai pork and shrimp dumpling 19. Steamed BBQ pork bun 21. Steamed Chinese sausage 46. Cruller wrapped rice roll If your still hungry after all this order a wonton noodle soup and triple item BBQ rice plate! read more

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My mom loves getting dim sum here. The foods are always fresh. One of her favs are the egg tarts. The golden orange/yellow color and the buttery crust lol yumm...tastes even better when it's fresh out. Recently, she discovered the sesame buns. Omg! These were so good. Inside had a good amount of sesame. I always enjoyed the turnip cakes here. Never burnt and super fresh. Never received an ugly piece. The Har Gow was good as well. The shrimps tasted good. Not so salty. The skin was good too. It didn't fell apart. My mom never had a problem ordering. We will return Hehhe read more

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My go to for roasted ducks. Got some snacks to eat like BBQ Pork Buns, Lo Mai Gai (糯米雞), and chicken feet. They were delicious and filling. Store is next to GW Supermarket and others at the strip mall. Parking is easy to find during the weekdays and totally different story on weekends. Service is great and fast. read more

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Ask us as it geta for a takeout dimsum place Been here countless times throughout the years and prices have steadily gone up but everything is pretty solid and of good quality. Even their egg custard is good (or just as good as any sit down dim sum spot). Just have to learn to deal with the lady servers who are rude and impatient. read more

Ocean Island - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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The sesame balls, shrimp dumplings, and shrimp rice rolls here are typically exceptional. My friends have mentioned that the chicken feet can be inconsistent. Occasionally, they may be mild, while at other times they offer a pleasant level of spice. While I haven't personally experienced the taste of chicken feet, I can discern when a dish lacks flavor. She then begins incorporating her own ingredients into the chicken feet. She also enjoys the roasted pork. There are instances when the white rice cake is soft, and the flavor is not quite right, leading me to discard it. I believe this establishment offers some of the finest dim sum options for takeout. read more

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Nor mai gai (sticky rice, meat, and mushrooms wrapped in a lotus leaf) was so moist and flavorful. Really good shrimp spring rolls. Siu mai (pork and shrimp dumpling) was solid, not as good as Lucky 1, but decent. Very good baked cha siu bao (bbq pork bun), lots of meat. Excellent nai wong bo lo bai, (pineapple custard bun) so much custard. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's some tables inside, but it's more of a takeout place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My family got takeout here years ago and I think the food quality has improved since then! Will definitely stop by if I'm in the area again. read more

Ocean Island - Nor mai gai, spring rolls, pineapple buns, siu mai and baked cha siu baos at the top! Yum - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

This place doesn't accept card for less than $20- must pay cash and there's no negotiating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is super busy as it's next to supermarket and within the plaza.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would recommend if you're trying to get items for a large party. Food is consistently being prepared in the back. read more

A Takeout Dim Sum spot that's conveniently next to Great Wall Market in Monterey Park, Ca. Ocean Island is a Cantonese restaurant that is mainly takeout and specializes in Dim Sum and Barbeque dishes, the menu has an impressive selection of baked, steamed, fried dim sum. DIM SUM PRICES are broken down into two categories: A):$4.89 and B): $5.59. In addition, pastries, congees, noodle soups, rice rolls, roasted Chinese BBQ, and BBQ rice plates can also be found and ordered. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although it's mainly a takeout spot, a few tables are available for dine-in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's divey. It's casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ocean Island is perfect for a quick and delicious snack, lunch, or dinner. NOT the best place in town for "takeout dim sum", but not the worst either. The staff are friendly. *Cash and Credit Card accepted. *Parking shared with Great Wall market and other businesses. read more

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Ohhhhh don't you love it?! Cause I love it!!! Dim Sum food is always the best no matter what time it is in the world. And no matter where you at, it's always the BEST TIME. I came here to try this place out and it was just so delicious. The food were made fresh an either baked or steamed to that perfect temperature. Staff were so happy and excited to help their customers and welcome them as they walked on in. The price range is affordable and not too expensive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance here was a little humid because they were steaming new freshly made food but that was okay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely come back when I am ever hungry for a quick snack. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance: it's a tiny dim sum place located right outside a grocery store, limited dining table inside and no one is cleaning, it's mainly a takeout place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service: disorganized lines for ordering and picking up, some people cut the line more likely unintentionally Food: variety choices of dim sum and Cantonese bbq Pork & Shrimp Dumpling Siu Mai - *** average Shrimp w/Green Leek Dumpling - **** recommend Shrimp & Scallop Dumpling - *** average taste Sesame Ball - **** crispy and chewy, filled with red beans, recomedn BBQ Pork Pastry - *** crispy outside, lack of flavor inside Roasted Pork - *** crispy but very dry Chicken - ** undercooked and flavorless Roasted Duck HK Style - **** recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect $40~$45 per order for a group of two to three, and note it's cash only payment here read more

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I was a big fan of this location when it was the old 'Yum Cha Cafe,' and when I was in the area, I learned it's now, 'Ocean Island.' As much as I miss the previous establishment, Ocean Island does have a good selection of dim sum, pastries, and your basic congees (jook), noodle soups, and rice plates. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's like three tables inside if you want to eat there, but with the constant foot traffic, you may just to take your food to-go (like everyone else).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It really helps if you speak Mandarin or Cantonese here - the ladies are working fast and there's kind of a line and also kind of none lol. I was trying to place an order and they didn't hear me for some reason, then this kind lady who spoke Mandarin told them I wanted to place an order (so nice!) and I did just that. I only came here to try their Boa Luo Bao (Pineapple Bun) and their Pork Ribs Rice Plate, which turned out really good on everything. The dim sum also looked good, but I feel like the pastries and plate meals might be better value. Even though it's a to-go shop, the prices are still slightly steep for dim sum - about $5-$7 per dish or so...that definitely adds up! Quality of food is good though. Parking here is a hit or miss in the lot, depending on the day you go there. It shares a parking lot with other shops and the giant supermarket, so parking space can come sparingly. But street parking is available if it's really packed. But yeah if you're in the area, worth stopping in and get your dim sum fix. read more

Ocean Island - Pork Rib Plate, comes with Chicken Feet too...Really good - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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SOOO GOOD. The food is delicious and the service is great. My family loves ordering the siu mai and har gow and they are so big and full of meat and shrimp. You will definitely have a lot of big bites because their servings are huge. Also, the workers are so friendly! Some speak English and some not so much but pointing, nodding, and thumbs up/down usually help me especially as someone who doesn't know the language. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Do expect a line and not too much seating since this place is mainly for to-go so either eat in your car or a nearby park.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Went to a gathering recently and someone brought a few trays of dim sum from this place. I never knew this shop existed but after having a taste, I had to go and see for myself. Note: this is a primarily pick-up spot although there are a few tables for customer use. The store is located on in a small mini-mall, next to the GW Market main entrance. Plenty of available parking when we went on a recent Sunday morning, 9:30am. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering, we noticed bbq pork hanging in the deli window...amongst other prepared items.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The main star of the show, however, is their dim sum, which is out for full display behind the glass counter. This makes it very easy to see what is available (I'm not sure if some of the items change daily). There is a paper menu at one of the registers where you can mark down your order (this is what we did) and simply hand the paper over to one of the staff and they will box everything up. It may help to speak their language for more specific/particular orders (like if you wanted your order boxed up a certain way) but we do not and the older lady behind the counter was exceptionally kind to let me know they were out of a certain item using hand gestures. Communication is key! As we were waiting for our somewhat large order to be boxed up, we noticed that the shop became increasingly busier, yet the staff had their ordering process down to a science and it really showed...talk about teamwork! As for dim sum, they offer your typical items (char siu bao, har gow, sesame balls and more!) but they also have one that is a sliced green bell pepper with a filling (maybe fishcake?) that I've never seen before. I would go here just for this one! Seriously everything was delicious! Dim sum prices are fair: currently two prices..."A" = $4.89 and "B" = $5.59 so this makes it easy...but it does add up! They also offer rice plates (I gotta try this too), porridge, party trays and the like. Cash and cards accepted. Plethora of dim sum places in the immediate area and everyone has their preferences but this place really impressed. As with many small businesses, it may not look like much from the outside but it's what's inside that counts! Yum, yum and more yum! read more

After visiting this place 3 times, I have decided to downgrade it. The char siu is not really that great tasting. 99 Ranch Market in Alhambra has better grade of char siu and lotus wrap. Most items here are big size but are lot of dough. Most of the time I found my order was filled a little different than the way I entered on the form: sometimes I had more item, sometimes less which confused me. And I had to order items here that I normally do not eat e.g. doughy items. So not coming here for a while. read more

Cash and card accepted with no additional fees, Visa and Master cards. I am thoroughly impressed by the quality of food they have for a to-go dim sum spot. So good we got it TWICE in the same week. You need to give their deep fried items a try. None of them are soggy and dripping with grease like other places are. All their baked buns the dough used for it seem to be the same for all of them- soft, great texture, fluffy, moist. Rice roll batter has a great texture. 24. Pan Fried Leek Dumpling- very good, filled with ground pork mixed in with leek. There was a crisp to the pan fried sides (both sides). 30. Sesame Ball- filling filled to the brim, very crispy and amazing texture. Filled with red bean filling, if you prefer the lotus kind I would steer away. Not too sweet. Gao Choi Gao (11. Shrimp w/ Green Leek Dumpling)- filling was great, the wrapper fell apart before we got home to eat. Still very good! Chashu Cheung Fun (41. BBQ Pork Rice Roll)- surprisingly had green onions and cilantro, which I loved! Added so much depth. Usually restaurants only fill it with the bbq pork and no greens. Dan Tat (37. Egg Custard Tarts)- pastry shell was nice and flaky. Custard wasn't too sweet or dense. read more

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Great selection of dim sum, fast service - person packing my order was very friendly and recommended additional items to try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Saturday morning the limited number of tables was packed![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

CASH ONLY. Craved for an early dim sum and we stumbled at this place. I was the co-pilot and searched for "along the way dim sum". I did not do a lot of research as we are getting close to the place I just trust Yelp's stars. so here we were. We thought we could eat dine-in - yes we did- but I don't recommend it. This place is good for you to go. No one will serve and help - and the place is small. Also, this is one of the most stressful experiences I had in ordering! you have to say what u want fast because they are all scrambling fast, I do not know all the names of the food, I just point at it and ugh I just felt so rushed. So thankful to the guy customer who helped us say what we want. Anyway, parking is a lot. There's no restroom, do not come on a rush hour I guess. Be prepared. Our orders cost us about $40ish- check my pics :) and 1 bottled water included. I will still come back if we ever happen to pass by this place because the SIOMAI and BAKED PORK BUNS are undeniably GOOD but next time I come, I know the drill and will not be surprised. Just Siomai and pork buns that's it! Bye! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place for express dim-sum.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I like their hacao and shumai. Service is great and price is nice.

This is our go-to, to-go dim sum spot. They open early and close late. They have a good variety and portions are larger than most other places. You can either order directly through the ladies in the front or fill out the sheet that has picture and name of the item you want with the quantity. They box everything and you pay at the end. The past couple of times I've gone the credit card machine was down, luckily I had cash on me and was able to pay for it. They also have roasted items like duck or pork. I've been there and had big orders to buy to celebrate events at my work and luckily they had enough. Beware that they may run out of items. I would highly recommend getting the fried glutinous rice dumplings, they look like footballs and are fried crispy deliciousness. read more

I was craving some dim sum in the early morning of Thanksgiving so I yelped a place and Ocean Island popped up and it had good reviews so I checked it out. Lo and behold...... I'm always in this plaza for GW market. It's so easy to miss since is so small. Anyways, it was popping and I didn't want to eat toooo much before thanksgiving dinner, so i ordered the BBQ rice noodle and some deep fried dumplings and can't forge the chicken feet! So delicious, came here twice in a week. My new favorite take out dim sum place. read more

Ocean Island - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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It's a no frills dim sum place with bbq pork and duck. It was my first time here and I just wanted two items. I only got one of the two items I asked for. My want was this sweet rice cake which I took a picture of the menu item to show the lady behind the counter. The second item I was asking the lady next to me if she knew the Chinese name of the item. She didn't and I kinda remember how to pronounce it but I wasn't watching the lady put it into my box. The item I wanted was the sausage in a bun called "lop churn gǔn" anyways I'll get it next time when I ask someone else to pickup for me. Whatever I got in its place was pretty tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were possibly a couple of table's against the wall but mainly everyone was ordering to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This was my usual place for roasted duck and salted chicken but after yesterday's experience, I would not be giving them my business. I sent my husband to pick up 3 times( 1 whole roasted duck, crispy pork and 1 whole chicken. Total should have been $97 and some change. When my husband said the total was $130.28, I knew something was wrong. Called them and confirmed that they over charged. My husband can understand but speaking is not his strong suit. While I spoke to them in Cantonese and said you need to give receipts that show itemized cost and the mistake was a big one. She gave me a $30 refund and walked away! I told it should be $33+. She had the audacity to tell me how I could be picky with asking for the tax back! I Food is good but attitude and customer service resolution does not deserve my business. Make sure you double check your receipt and the total is correct. read more

Ocean Island - Had to drive 30 minutes to get my refund. - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Came here on a Sunday morning right after they opened. I got several items. Very good quality and tasty. Service was courteous and prompt. This place is going to be my new go to for dim sum takeout. read more

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Good quality and surprisingly pretty friendly service ! The first couple times I came here, I only spoke English with them and there was no language barrier. The lady was friendly, smiling, and recommended me some items too that just came out fresh. I ordered the Siu mai (juicy and fresh), har gow (pretty huge), pork rice noodle, turnip cake (wish it were crispier), and fried taro balls with some meat in it. Everything was satisfying and tasty and everything I wanted was available at 12:30PM. It was $25 credit card minimum tho?..... There were a few tables so you can dine in there and it was fairly clean. Also, they only have hot sauce packets per request as well. read more

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The food was amazing and fast. With great employees they were really nice and knew Cantonese. The food was also good looking. The custard filled bread was appetizing read more

Inexpensive baos. They were tasty. I just could not get over the little bug that was stuck to the bao that I had to take off. I mean I am sure I am being overly dramatic The bao is sticky and the bug just got stuck. But that is not what I want to see when I open the white box. A black bug on the white bao. I ate I all three. For five dollars, that is cheap eats. The smell of fish is gross to me. But I live cha siu baos. I will not be coming back here. I need to go to my usual spot Dim Sum Express. read more

Ocean Island - This was on my bao, but I'm going to eat it anyway. Cha siu bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The food, service, and ambiance are always consistent every time I visit this place, and it was a lifesaver for Thanksgiving.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cashiers are always lovely, and I love how the workers try to persuade you to buy other things as they load up fresh food. I cave sometimes, ha! read more

Found this place on yelp after the dim sum place we wanted to go was closed. I would say the reviews are mostly true. Definitely a spot to check out and try. It's kind of hidden, we were confused because it took us to a market, turns out this place is right next to a large Asian market and if you aren't looking for it you will miss it. The service was friendly and good but there definitely was a language barrier. We thought you could order one item at a time but most of the items come in 3 or 4 quantity so be warned. Shrimp dumpling - 10/10 I do not even care for seafood but this was so good and not fishy at all. The shrimp is warm and it's juicy. Make sure you add some siracha. Chicken bao - 4/10 the chicken inside is good but there isn't a lot of it. The outside is not was moist as most places, definitely too much breading vs protein. read more

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This place used to have 0.99 dim sum back in 2013 and I always felt it was on par for what you got. That was 12 years ago but the quality and food hasn't changed in 2025. What has changed was inflation, where now the 0.99 is nearly $5. I think all of the local dimsum spots have begun to price fix with their competitors but that would be a tinfoil conspiracy then, wouldn't it? There are better dimsum take out joints with better quality ingredients nearby, so while I think you should definitely check this place out, I'd encourage you to also check out the local competition and you'll definitely see what I'm talking about. read more

I came midday on a weekday and it was pretty busy. The shop is small and tucked away in the plaza. Parking was easy with a lot attached. There were about 4 small tables for dine in but all orders are made to go and service was quick. We were attended to in less than 5min and the dim sum was already made in advance in the bamboo steam trays. They just put it into boxes for you as you order. We just ate at an out table after paying. 7/10 Har Gao - it came with 4pc and was really fresh and juicy. The wrap was not too thick and doughy but it was really sticky so it broke up when trying to pick one up. Shrimp filling was good in portion and standard for taste. 8/10 Sui Mai - 4pc and the pork and shrimp filling was juicy! 8/10 Shrimp Noodle Rolls - 3 rolls with good amount of shrimp filling. The noodle roll wrap was also not thick and soft and chewy in texture. 7/10 Taro Pork Ribs - kinda of average and portion size kind of small. Nice try but wouldn't get again unless I was craving. 7/10 Sticky Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf - only 2 pcs and also just average sticky rice with small amount of meat filling and slice of Chinese sauce and no egg. All these were B items for $5ea which is on the cheaper side for dim sum nowadays. read more

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For take-out dim sum they are surprisingly good, with an even more surprising menu in terms of the spread that, even mid-day, is still pretty solid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's absolutely a take-out dive despite the presence of a few little tables, parking lot does get busy, and while they do take credit cards I saw most paying with cash.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The enclosed glass counter is full of pineapple buns, egg rolls, lo bac guo (turnip cake), cheung fun (both shrimp and beef), plus a smaller than expected but still quite well-stocked area of fresh steamed items. Har gow, shu mai, lo mai gai, ngau paak yip (ginger beef tripe), and all the goodies I would expect. There is a bit of a wait as orders are packed into foam boxes and queued up to pay, but it's not bad, and you have to admire how well they understand organization. Pricing is pretty reasonable too. read more

This is my go to place for dim sum to go now. Great price and good food. They discontinued the scallop dumpling. Boo. They are better at keeping track of the order now. Haven't had issue with getting a different order. read more

Ocean Island - Dim sum menu 1 - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Ocean island is my go to place for takeout dim sum, went today March 6,2025 And they were closed there was a sign by the health department that said they were closed due to vermin infestation, no mention of when they would reopen. read more

A friend stumbled on this place on the way to the market and recommended it to me. We were out and about and wanted late dim sum so we decided to try this place out. You order at the counter. Just be careful because if you point at something and ask what it is, the server is more apt to put it in a take out box. As for the dim sum, the siu mai was ok..mostly pork and didn't detect any shrimp. The char siu steam bao's were very good as well as these triangle shaped wor tip/fried dumplings. The turnip cake was also good and the rice wrapped chicken was too. Definitely an upgrade over Dim Sum Express and Lucky 1. I'll be back. read more

MAKES ME THINK TWICE NOW. THEY NASTY. Shut down due to vermin infestation. They don't care about your health. read more

Ocean Island - No wonder the xiu mie is so yummy - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I love going into this establishment. Feels super homey, and the staff are all so friendly. The staff are very patient, and make great suggestions. Outstanding service. 5/5 The dim sum is delicious. This order consisted of 1. Turnip Cakes 3.5/5 2. Chicken and Veggies Dumplings 4/5 3. Siu Mai 4/5 4. Fried Egg Tofu 5/5 5. Chiu Chow Dumpling 5/5 6. House Special Dumpling 5/5 Parking: Huge parking lot servicing a mini mall. Overall experience was a 5/5 read more

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Family was craving dim sum but wanted to do it in the comforts of our home. So visited this place and loved the varied options to take home. There is something for everyone: chicken feet, baked buns, shu mai, har gow, XLB, crispy pork, and more. Very delicious and tasty. Great place to grab freah dim sum on the go! read more

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Great low-key, restaurant-quality dim sum spot near GW supermarket!! Either $4.29 or $4.99 depending on the item. I'm pretty simple when it comes to dim sum and ordered the popular dishes with all of it tasting delicious! They also take card if you don't have cash on you which is a huge pro for me. I think the minimum is $20 - wasn't a problem for me with all the food I was getting! I don't speak any Chinese but was able to easily order in English. Kind and fast service from the workers! read more

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