as a certified dim sum lover, every dish from here really hit the spot! my friends and i came here pretty hungry on a saturday afternoon, so we ordered a lot from the menu and left super stuffed! the restaurant gets pretty crowded fast, so beware of at least 30 mins - 1 hr of waiting during peak times. favorite dishes: - baked sweet custard bun: i loved how flakey the exterior was and how warm and sweet the custard filling was! one of my favorite bites from my meal! - steamed rice noodle roll w/ shrimp: this is my all time favorite dim sum dish, and sam woo does it really well! we ordered like 2 of these since they're a crowd favorite hehe - baked BBQ pork buns: i'm usually not the biggest fan of these because they tend to be too sweet, but i really enjoyed how these ones were more savory and not overly sweet! also the meat to bun ratio was really good! - pan fried turnip w/ sausage rice cakes: also one of my favorite dim sum dishes, and they executed it well! i liked pairing this with the fried rice too - salted fish & chicken fried rice: a really solid fried rice! i liked how the salted fish wasn't too salty or fishy, and it was a great protein to have with the fried rice. other dishes ordered, all classic ones and nothing bad to say about any of them! - chinese broccoli w/ oyster sauce - baked egg custards - shrimp harrow - hong kong style sausage buns - pork & shrimp shiu mai we also got the sea salt cream green tea and it was alright, nothing special and the sea salt cream wasn't as salty as i would have liked. pretty refreshing still to have with the meal. overall, i really enjoyed my meal here! the food came out really fast after ordering. the servers were constantly running around but were still able to flag down easily. parking can get really busy since it is a super busy plaza, so you may need to park a little further and walk over. i think sam woo is definitely worth the crowd tho! read more

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The service staff seriously need better training. While clearing dishes, several plates were dropped on the floor and shattered, sending pieces flying near customers, and nobody even apologized. Food was also brought out carelessly -- instead of placing it properly in the center of the table, it was almost tossed onto the side like they were in a hurry and didn't care. I really don't like spending money to be treated this way. Definitely not a place I would come back to. We had to call several times before anyone finally came over. I understand restaurants get busy, but customers are the reason employees get paid and receive tips too. No matter what kind of work it is, I think people should do it with a little more care and sincerity. The whole experience just felt disappointing. read more

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I only ordered take out, so can't comment on the dining experience. I came on a Saturday around 4 PM; the place was moderately busy, but minimal wait for everyone. I came here for one thing ... dim sum! I've been wanting dim sum since the first time trying it at a restaurant in San Francisco. I ordered shrimp har gow and chicken shui mai. It's so good! Service was fast and the food was super fresh. I'm happy I found a quality dim sum restaurant nearby. I will definitely be back! read more

In the mood for dimsum, we headed to Sam Woo Cafe. During a prior weekend visit the wait was super long so this time we went on a weekday at 2PM and there was no wait. The interior is clean and sleek. You order off of a paper menu with checkboxes; there is no cart service. The waiters were cordial but not particularly friendly. Prices were fair with generous portions. Since all the dimsum was made-to-order, some dishes took some time to come out but they all were served piping hot. We ordered a lot of my favorites. The chicken porridge was a bit undersalted for me. All in all, a solid dimsum establishment, and they have other non-dimsum dishes on the menu as well. read more

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I love me a good dimsum place. Food is fulfilling but the service can do a whole lot better. Being seated took a bit which I get, but getting set up with water and getting our food order felt like almost nonexistent. Friends and I were waiting on a server coming to us to get attention, but servers heads were turned and felt like we were being ignored. We had to flag them down several times and its not a good feeling while being extra hungry. Now we're hangry at this point. Our food order was finally taken and it was brought 15 min later. At this point we just ate and brought majority of the food home bc of appetite loss. Won't be back for a long while read more

Ambiance: it's a trendy Cantonese restaurant located in a strip mall with ample parking, although you might need to parking far and walk a bit Service: upon arrival, you'll need to sign up at their kiosk to get in line, wait for the text message, and then see the host and get seated. They are very busy during weekend peak hours, every server is walking fast and helping multiple tables, you'll have to be patient placing the order and receiving food, and I think overall they're fairly efficient Food: classic dim sum menu and Cantonese style food Pork and Shrimp Shiu Mai - ***** 5pcs, tasty with pork, mushroom, and shrimp fillings, highly recommend Scallop with Shrimp Dumpling - *** 3pcs, broken sticky skins, average taste Steamed Sticky Rice with Sausage Balls - *** 3pcs, fillings of mostly rice, rare dry shrimps and shredded sausage Bean Curd Rolls - **** creamy sauce on top, and chewy texture of bean curd wrap with black fungus bamboo shoot and pork fillings, recommend Sesame Balls - **** crispy outside and sweet red bean filling inside, recommend Price: moderate portions and reasonable prices, expect $20+ for a decent dim sum meal read more

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I recently went to Sam Woo Cafe, and took my mom there. When I looked it up, I realized there were two Sam Woo locations very close to each other. She loves the Sam Woo BBQ in Cerritos, and would go often. So, we decided to go check out the one she hadn't been to. Evidently, it is a relatively new location that's opened up, and my mom was ecstatic as she loves to try new locations and make friends with everyone there. She is the original Yelp Elite lol. We went in, and it was still early enough that we were able to order dim sum. And of course, my mom made friends with the server, and everyone around us. The food was good - hot and fresh. You have to sign up on a wait list, and they call your name, and even though it was the middle of the day, on a weekday, we probably waited at least 30 minutes for a table. I would definitely go back. read more

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Late afternoon (around 3pm) on a Saturday, I was craving dim sum, which can be hard to find at that time of day. Thankfully this spot serves dim sum all day. The parking lot was fairly easy at that hour, and I was a little surprised to see how busy it still was. Despite the large dining room with plenty of tables, many of them were occupied. After a short couple of minute wait, we were seated and quickly ordered by checking off the items we wanted on the menu. It's not a traditional dim sum setup with carts circulating the dining room, but more of a casual quick dining. We stuck with some of our usual dim sum favorites: siu mai, beef rice noodle rolls, beef tripe, and steamed BBQ pork buns. The siu mai were large and packed with a juicy, flavorful shrimp filling. The beef rice noodle rolls were soft and chewy without being soggy or falling apart. The beef tripe was also a pleasant surprise. At first glance it looked pretty plain, but it actually had a lot of flavor from the sauce. The only downside was that the pieces were quite large and could have been sliced a bit smaller for easier bites. The BBQ pork buns were classic with tender and sauced pork inside. Our only minor complaint was that it wasn't always easy to flag down a server to refill water or bring soy sauce. Luckily, the dishes themselves were flavorful enough that we didn't end up needing the soy sauce. Overall, it was a solid meal and I'd definitely come back for dim sum again. Everything we ordered was tasty and well prepared. It's easy to see why people are still dining here well into the afternoon. read more

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TLDR: It's probably the best dimsum you can have in OC, at the cost of having to pay more. I'd go here for special occasions. Pork and Shrimp Shiu Mai: It's one of the better shui mai's in OC and it's the only one I know that jacks up the price to have an excuse to give you 5 pcs. It's meaty, they didn't skimp on the shrimp, and the extenders are few and far between. I wouldn't call this a luxury, but coming here every day would break the bank. Shrimp Har Gow: A har gow's quality is based on the skin's thickness and how much shrimp is in the dumpling. This place's skin is around the right thickness, and you can see how they went about balling these during prep. The shrimp flavors were there and it's a good dimsum staple. Hot and Sour Soup: Not too hot, and not too sour. Chinese food is generally oily, fatty, and salty, so having something cut through the fat and oil is good. Scallop w/ Shrimp Dumpling: You're getting this because you think the scallop is gonna be very good and the dumpling looks cool. It's fine, okay to try, but not good enough to enter a rotation. Spareribs w/ Black Bean Sauce: Fatty, salty, and goes amazing with white rice. It doesn't stray too far from other spareribs, which is a good thing. Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll: I notice they always serve this first. It's a good way to start the meal because it's not too heavy. The rice roll isn't too thick, and the sweet soy sauce adds an extra layer of flavor that I enjoyed. Hot Prawn Salad: It's deep friend shirmp with mayonnaise. What's not to like? Beef Chow Fun: Surprisingly weak. The cook on the noodles and beef were fine, but the flavor profile was kinda flat. Shrimp Fried Rice: It's good. They didn't skimp on the shrimp size, and it goes well with a lot of their dishes. Ambiance: Imagine a standard Chinese restaurant where some people might complain about the cleanliness. Now, remove the cleanliness issue. This place gives a vibe of a 2nd generation owner who took the flavors of the 1st, but understands the ambience needs of American diners. Service: You get the same stereotypical Chinese restaurant service but scaled down a bit. read more

Sam Woo Cafe - Scallop w/ Shrimp Dumpling, Spareribs w/ Black Bean Sauce, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, Hot Prawn Salad - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

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Be careful not to mix this place up with the Sam Woo Restaurant like we did LOL Came on a busy, busy Sunday afternoon and waited 45 mins for a table. We ordered a variety of dishes to do family style. The Pork & Shrimp Shiu Mai was the star of the show! It is the #1 dish I usually get to see if their other dishes will be as delicious and they were. The staple dishes were as expected and there were also items I haven't seen anywhere else. Our total bill was so high because we wanted to try everything! Service was attentive and quick. When we ordered Iced Vietnamese Coffee and they gave us Iced Thai Tea, they brought out the correct item no charge! I'm glad to find another dim sum place aside from my go-to Seafood Cove 2 to try out. Definitely will be coming back! read more

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I mean....it's SAM WOO. It's been around so long, they have their recipes perfected. Other than their yummy dim sum, I have re-ordered over and over, their salted fish and chicken fried rice - OMG too good! Another unique dessert they offer here is their white sticky rice cake which I used to eat as a child in San Franciso and Oakland china town. And it's done very well here, you can even get a sample up front. The front hot food section has Bao's and other things you can pick up to-go. They open early so you can have Dim sum brunch! Large tables for big groups and the decor here is so pretty - kudos to their interior decorator! read more

Parking was easy, and I was seated right away since I arrived after lunchtime. The restaurant was practically empty, with only a few other diners inside. You order by writing the quantity you want on the order sheet. The dim sum was pretty good overall. I ordered the chicken feet, siu mai, har gow, char siu bao, beef tripe, cheung fun, and a pot of Tie Guan Yin tea. Everything was solid, though they did forget our order of the sweet rice cake. Service was attentive for the most part, but it did take a while to flag someone down to pay the bill. The space itself was clean, cozy, and casual. The music wasn't too loud either, which made for a comfortable dining experience. read more

Sam Woo Cafe - Siu Mai and Beef Tripe - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

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This place is truly home for me. Because of Sam Woo Cafe I never go to any other Dim Sum place in La or OC. This is a truly bustling dim sum restaurant with hard working staff and incredible food. The dim sum is big portions with massive amount of flavor. Their mustard said and chili are true Chinese style that makes your eyes water. If you are ever craving Dim Sum this is the place to go, it's not like any of the other Sam woo and for good reason. I cannot recommend this place enough its a must try if you are in the mood for Dim Sum. read more

We came in on a Saturday morning with friends and ordered a few different items to share. Each dish came with about 4-6 pieces, so we ordered two of each to split between the two couples. Everything came out in a timely manner, and all the dishes were delicious. Overall, it was a great experience and perfect for sharing with a group. Would recommend and come back! read more

This place would have gotten a 1 Star if it wasn't for the food. I wish I could give them a 0, but I have to give credit when it's due. The recipes for these dim sum dishes are better than most dim sum restaurants I've encountered in the area. So here's where things went wrong. My wife and I went there on a Sunday (12/21) morning, primetime lunch hour at 11 am, and went inside to put our name on their waiting list. We heard great things about this place, and I am usually a sucker for 4-star Yelp restaurants, so, of course, we want to check it out for ourselves. We were waiting for about 45 minutes in front of the entrance where everyone else was waiting, so I went to check in to see the status of our queue with the host. The older gentleman, who could be the manager or owner, asked for our name and said, "I haven't paged you yet; wait until I call you," in an irritable tone, as if I had done something wrong. I thanked him and continued to wait outside. Another 5 minutes passed, and I saw several parties of 2 being seated in front of us. I didn't think much of it because they could have been waiting there longer than we had, but then another 15 minutes passed, and more groups of 2 were being seated. I double-checked my phone and haven't received any notifications other than the first one that told us we had checked in for our queue. So I went inside and asked the same host about the status of our queue. When I asked him the second time, he looked utterly lost, as if my name had never been on the list. He asked me for my name again, and I told him that I was 3rd in line when you had checked about 20 minutes ago. Then he said, " You're next." Not even a single apology or an ounce of remorse for making a mistake, for somehow failing to page my number because it was not on the list anymore. We were seated within the next 10 minutes. When we were seated, we didn't know what to expect or what to do, since it was our first time there. There was a girl server wearing a black mask who tended to our table, but her customer service was 0 to none. We had to ask for water, straws, extra napkins, and a sate container to be refilled, since it was empty when we arrived. The customer service at this dining establishment is horrendous. Luckily, the food came out fairly quickly. 4/5 Shrimp Har Gow: Probably one of the better dishes I've had at any sum restaurants. The skin was neither too thin nor too thick, and there were large chunks of shrimp inside. Came out steaming hot and perfectly made. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 4/5 Pork & Shrimp Shiu Mai: The plump shiu mai were delicious. It had a shrimp-like porkiness, subtle sweetness, and savoriness. 3/5 Chicken Feet: Your typical chicken feet with black bean sauce. Gelatinous and bean-flavored feet. The skin just fell off the bones. 2/5 Crispy Shrimp Dumplings: The filling inside was filled with shrimp, but you can taste the old oil that they used to fry in. Not worth it at all unless you're into the crispy aspect of it since they use a big wonton wrapper for it. Overall, I would NOT go out of my way to return to dine here. But the food is worth trying if you're ever in the area and want to try some authentic dim sum. Just come in here with super low expectations, and you should be fine. read more

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A great spot for very good quality dim sum. It can get very crowded, so make sure you go early if you do not want to wait. We arrived at around 11:45am on a Sunday and the wait was about an hour. The take out line was also 30min at that time. There's a good amount of parking in the lot, but many of the spots require a short walk to get to the restaurant. The location is all indoor seating. The service is very on par with regular Chinese restaurants. Everything is very quick and the service is direct/to the point. You fill out a paper with what you want to order and the food comes out very quickly. The quality of all of their items is very good. The noodles have a very good chew and they're generous with the amount of protein that they give. I enjoyed everything that we tried. The steamed rice rolls w/shrimp were my favorite. The outside was soft and there was a giant shrimp in each piece. I would definitely happily go back but closer to when they open. read more

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First time here and it's 5/5. We got seated fairly quickly on a Sunday at 12:00pm. By the time our meal ended at about 1:10pm, it was much busier and their lobby was packed. We ordered 8 items (7 dimsum and 1 pot of tea) for our party of two adults and a toddler and it was the perfect amount. No leftovers. You order the quantity that you want off a sheet. Everything mostly came out quickly. One item was likely forgotten, and after 30 minutes I asked a staff member and she brought it out. It was an order of the Beef Meatballs. Despite this, the bulk of the experience was great. Service was good, and the food was tasty. I'd eat here again if I was in the area. read more

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I guess weekends is not the best time to go here. Long wait time and with less choices for Dim Sum in the Cerritos/Artesia area since the closing of Seafood Harbor, proper planning is in order or don't have dim sum on the weekends. The food still good, but orders to a little longer to come out which I'm sure are the effects of the weekend crowd. read more

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Sam Woo Cafe offers delicious, authentic dim sum at great price. The classics (Ha Gow, Shiu Mai, etc.) were all solid and served hot. The staff provides good service and brought the food quickly. Ambiance is of a bright, clean and modern Chinese restaurant. Highly recommended! read more

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I came for dinner and the food was great! The bbq pork puffs are some of the best I've had from any dimsum place. The rest of the dishes we ordered were non-dimsum items. The beef was especially tasty and tender. There are plenty of tables, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is nice. It's clean, large, and has a few TVs. The only negative experience we had was the server, who was entirely apathetic: made no eye contact, barely spoke, and we had to go out of our way to get his attention to take our order. He served dishes as minimally as possible- just dropping them off at the edge of the table and walking away sluggishly. The other servers were not like this so our guy must've been having a bad day or something. read more

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1. The dim sum was good and comforting! I really like how big the Shiu Mai were! 2. The spot has fun causal vibes! The interior is spacious! 3. There were only indoor seatings! There were a lot of tables! 4. The staff was friendly and timely with our order! 5. Parking lot is big! Spots can be compact! Note: There are restrooms available with multiple stalls! Photo: Pork Shiu Mai, Steamed Rice Noodle Roll, and Pork Wonton and Shrimps with Chili Oil read more

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Was seriously craving dim sum, and this spot was the closest to my mother-in-law's place -- plus they serve dim sum all day, which is always a win! You can even see the chefs in the back making everything fresh -- love that authentic touch. We definitely ordered a lot -- the siu mai and har gow were classics and hit the spot. The restaurant was packed, every table full, and you could just feel the lively dim sum hustle. The spare ribs were a bit on the salty side for me, but still flavorful. Overall, a fun, satisfying dim sum stop -- fresh food, busy vibes, and totally hit that craving! read more

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Was craving dim sum and decided to try this highly rated restaurant! We visited during weekend lunch and had to wait 15-20 minutes. The inside was crowded with people and they have many tables. Once we were seated, we ordered the classic dim sum dishes like shrimp har gow, siu mai, and baked pork buns. The shrimp har gow was my favorite dish. The shrimp were plump and had a good bite to it. The siu mai looked juicy but the pork was too fatty. They used the same pork inside the buns and it also tasted low quality. The chow fun noodles were yummy. Overall, the dim sum was just ok. read more

Sam Woo Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

If you're looking for the best dim sum, Sam Woo is it hands down. There's a reason why this place is always packed. I've been here twice and the first time trying dim sum I was simply blown away with how hot and fresh everything is. We tried a variety of dim sum, from the classic shiu mai to the chicken feet and beef tripe. Everything was so good! This is not the typical dim sum cart on wheels. You mark the items you want on a menu and the waiter brings your food. Although it takes away from the traditional atmosphere of a dim sum restaurant, it is really fast and efficient. Service is top notch. This is going to be my #1 spot for dim sum. No other place compares. I highly recommend 5******* read more

Dim Sum Small Portions/Service Atrocious! Did you ever hear the expression, "The World Owes Him a Living."? In this case, ALL Servers and assistants, male, female, or they, were the most ungrateful, rude, nonchalant bunch ever assembled, in over 40 years of patronizing dozens of Dim Sum establishments, within a 40 mile radius of Downtown Los Angeles. I gave them a second chance, after spending my hard-earned dollars there, a couple of months ago, and it was even worse...virtually empty balls with a couple of morsels of pork, and lotus leaves filled with the smallest amount of sticky rice that I've ever seen. Needless to say, they really stuck me! No apologies for getting two orders wrong! Perhaps that's why most of the customers were as unfriendly as them, Hasta la Vista Babies!!! read more

This was the second time grubbing here and I would definitely come back. I came as soon as it opened and it was packed, but they are fast and the wait goes by quickly so don't be alarmed if you see a line. The food though, sooooo good!! We ordered shrimp dim sum, pork bbq steamed buns, juicy pork dumpling. We were left wanting to try more but those 3 dishes filled us up (2 people). I plan on trying everything else on the menu slowly but as of now, these dishes were perfect, and would highly recommend. read more

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As a night owl, I am almost never up early enough for dim sum at your traditional Chinese seafood restaurants. Therefore, I like coming to Sam Woo Cafe for my dim sum craving because this is the only restaurant I know that serve dim sum all day in all of OC. Unlike your traditional dim sum at the seafood restaurants, they do not have the ladies with the carts going around vibe. Instead, you're given a paper and pen to make your selections on the paper menu. I usually have no problem getting seats unless it's on the weekend. Per the food, it's your typical dim sum, nothing out of the ordinary. I usually get some xiu mai, chicken feet, and other dim sum dishes. I like to order the crispy salt and pepper pork chop because it's delicious, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. They also have many delicious dessert options. Overall a solid location for dim sum during the off hours! read more

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The food was delicious, our server was great and very funny. I highly recommend this place for dim sum and Chinese cuisine. The ambience is very warm and inviting, lots of great seating. read more

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The portions are huge and tasty it was our first time and customer service was pretty bad. We didn't know how it worked and didn't get water refilled throughout the meal. Apparently it's like sushi and you put a number of how much you want on the menu. Food was coming out in a timely manner and didn't wait too long. People order a lot around us and took lots back home. I like eating shrimp stuff and it was great read more

Best dim sum in Orange County! The service is attentive but wait can be long. Good thing is there are chairs and a class 302 close by for drinks while you wait. Dining area is clean and neat, but only with two or three big tables that can accommodate big parties. Portion Is big for the price. read more

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Came here for dinner with family. The service was efficient and food came out quickly. Restaurant was clean. Shumai and hargow: 4/5- delicious and good value Pork Rice noodle: 2/5 - too salty for my liking Combo Chow mein: 3/5- a abit too grrasy and could have used more protein Salt and Pepper Porkchop: 3.5/5- good portion, some porck shops were saltier than other pieces Parking a bit of a struggle as we came during the busy time of the evening and is honestly expected in Cerritos. read more

Sam Woo Cafe - Dinner - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

Probably the best Dim Sum I've had. // Food: A little bit of everything! Came around 10:45am and only had to wait about 15-20 minutes for a table that can accomodate a group of 10 people. We ordered everything from the steamed pork buns and broccoli with oyster sauce, to the bbq pork fried rice and shiu mai. Everything was delicious, with my favorite small dish being the bean curd skin rolls. // Restaurant: I have been to a few different dim sum spots, but this one was probably the nicest inside. The tables and decor is modern with our table having a lazy Susan in the middle which made sharing quiet easy. Parking can be challenging as there are many popular restaurants located inside of this very busy plaza. // Notes: Come early! By the time we finished our meal there were multiple parties (10+) waiting for a table. read more

Easy dim sum in the Artesia / Cerritos area. Went for a weekday lunch - was sat immediately. Ordered a few dishes - pork buns, hot and sour soup, shiu mai, and har gow. Everything was pretty good. Prices were reasonable - service was lacking but what's new with dim sum spots. Would come back if in the area and feeling for some dim sum. read more

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Service is good to me, Not sure why other customers had some bad comments. Food is generally beyond standard_ big portion. Will definitely come back. read more

Sam Woo Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

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This is the best dim sum place around the Cypress area. I do my best to avoid peak hours, and try to come when they open on weekdays, where it's not so busy. However, we were pleasantly surprised when we came around 6PM on a Friday night and it was about half full. This restaurant is in a busy strip mall with other dining establishments, and parking can be tight, but we have always managed to find a spot. This is not the typical dim sum style where they bring around carts. You choose what and how many you want from a paper menu and then they bring out the dishes as they make them fresh. I actually prefer this method, as the traditional way often results in carts of foods I don't like coming around multiple times, while the carts with the desired foods are far and few between! The things we have ordered from here include: bbq pork buns, black bean spareribs, chinese leafy greens with oyster sauce, pork and scallion steamed dumplings, pork shumai, beef chow fun (off the normal menu), sesame balls with red bean inside, shrimp har gow, shrimp in rice wrapper, and turnip cakes! I am not going to go into detail on the nuances of each one, but I will tell you that all the food taste delicious and fresh. Great dim sum and I doubt anyone would be dissapointed by the offerings here. Service is pretty good, it is not intrusive. It is always easy enough to flag down a waiter and they are prompt and efficient at providing requested items. They have pickled jalapenos and chili oil on the table, with hot mustard/sriracha available upon request. I can't really say anything bad about this place because there isn't anything bad in my opinion. The pricing is very competitive as well when it comes to dimsum. My wife, parents, and I usually make it out under 100 (after tax and tip) for four of us, which in this day and age is pleasantly surprising. And we usually always have leftovers. Very pleased with this restaurant and would recommend to all. read more

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I honestly thought the Sam Woo chain had closed for good, so I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it's still around -- with a full-service restaurant in Cerritos and a smaller dim sum cafe in Artesia. Artesia location is Sam Woo Cafe. They offer a solid selection of the more classic dim sum items. Don't expect any fancy or new fusion-style dishes here. The service is what you'd expect from a busy, quick, efficient, and straight to the point. :)) Most of the waitstaff speaks Cantonese, too! The space is pretty tight, with limited seating and only a few larger tables that can seat around 10. Tables are packed in pretty closely, so if you're coming with a group, try to plan ahead. Also, all party needs to be prep before seated which is nice!!!! We ordered familiar dim sum - har gwa, taro cake, chicken feet, shrimp chive dumplings, baked bbq buns, etc. All super yummy items were served, without the rolling cart, but mark on the menu. Come back to support this establishment...so the iconic Sam Woo legacy continues!!! read more

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Gosh, it took 20-25 minutes to get just 4 orders of dim sum. They do advertise that this establishment isn't a fast-food joint but rather a place that makes everything from scratch, so being patient is a must. I understand that, but honestly? I've never experienced such slow dim sum service before. It almost feels like you should call ahead next time if you want to order to go. The overpriced items combined with the long wait for just okay dim sum really left a bad taste. While I appreciate the quality of their food and the fact that they take their time, the sluggish service and high prices make it hard to justify a return unless you're really craving their offerings and are prepared to wait -- and pay a premium for what's average at best. read more

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Awful Service. It's like they're still living in the 90s where online reviews didn't exist yet and they didn't care what people think

This will be short and sweet. We ordered from the pictures. So for the most part you get pictures of my order but I don't recall the names. Regardless all the dumplings a were fabulous. They come out hot and be careful you can get a tongue burn. The noodle and beef is superb. Big selection of teas with boba options. Service is quick. In fact super quick. Not the most sociable folks but not rude at all. Just very efficient at delivery high quality food. Definitely will be back. Parking is a bit challenging during peak hours. read more

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We were seated immediately on a Saturday night. The restaurant is very spacious with good lighting. Service was quick and food was delicious. We got all the dim sum with shrimp, plus the shrimp and egg dish that is served on top of rice. Every dish was 5/5. The table condiments include spicy vinegar, and now I cannot eat dim sum without it!! Thanks Sam Woo Cafe, we'll be back. read more

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