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Sam Woo Cafe is a dim sum restaurant in Cerritos and this cafe should not be confused with Sam Woo Seafood & BBQ located just across the street. [Parking]: Sam Woo Cafe is located in a popular plaza where Gerry's Grill is also located so finding an available parking spot can be difficult; however, our party got lucky and found a spot immediately at 7 PM on Sunday. [Atmosphere]: Casual dining atmosphere and our party was able to get a table immediately at 7 PM on a Sunday. The cafe was approximately half full. [Menu]: Each pot of hot tea = $3.95, but our party only got iced water. The dim sum menu is still available during dinner hours. There are no push carts here and customers need to write their orders on the colored paper menu (similar to Lunasia). Top Yelp highlighted items are Chicken Feet, Shrimp Har Gow, Steamed Rice Noodle Roll w/ Shrimp, and Siu Mai. Special dishes are available to order after 11 AM and the dinner menu is served from 5 PM to 9 PM. *** Recommended dim sum items: Pan Fried Turnip w/ Sausage Rice Cake ($6.50), Spareribs w/ Black Bean Sauce ($6.50), Chicken Feet w/ Black Bean Sauce ($6.50), Hong Kong Style Egg Waffle ($6.50) Mediocre dim sum items: Steamed Rice Noodle Roll w/ Shrimp ($8.50), Shrimp Har Gow ($7.50), Pork & Shrimp Shiu Mai ($7.50) Beef Chow Fun w/ Soy Sauce (dry style - $18.95): Passable, but not super impressed. *** Overall I still like the dim sum at Lunasia much better than dim sum from Sam Woo Cafe, but Pan Fried Turnip w/ Sausage Rice Cake and Spareribs w/ Black Bean Sauce really stood out so the overall experience averages out to a 4-star for dim sum. Plus for not having to wait for a table.
I had a great meal at Sam Woo Cafe (not to the confused with the nearby Sam Woo BBQ). It is seldom that I get to enjoy Asian style dishes due to my gluten allergy, but there were several menu items that I could enjoy! It was very helpful to go with a friend who speaks the language and is familiar with the food items, because she was able to point me in the right direction. I'm not certain how I would have fared on my own, but with some Google Translate and a little bit of research, I think most with food allergies would be able to find at least a few new items to select from.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
19 days ago
A Dim Sum experience you don't forget and will come back to , time and time again. The waiters were busy that we had to be seated after a 5-10min wait period. The seating was very comfortable and calming. The art on the walls is very traditional and cute. The food is nothing short of spectacular! The food was booming and drinks were so good that you could order them to go by themselves! With so many food options, you will never run out of different things to try , over and over again. 10/10 for food and service ! (Pro tip, ask for the mustard if you can handle it. & make sure to park behind the building , there's plenty of parking there so you're not worried by front side parking). read more
3 months ago
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
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
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
3 months ago
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
On a Friday, I made a pick up order online at around 12 PM for an order to be ready at 3:30 PM. However, as I was driving from my home to pick up the food, I got stuck in really heavy traffic that resulted in my arrival time being extended to 4 PM. I was able to call the restaurant while I was in traffic and change my time to 4 PM, which they happily accommodated. I arrived at the restaurant, which is located in a plaza filled with other restaurants and retail shops. Be aware that parking may be difficult as it gets filled pretty quickly. Luckily for me, I was able to secure a spot just as someone was leaving. When I got the restaurant, I was immediately greeted. There's an order counter if you want to just take it to-go and there's a section for table seating if you want to dine-in. My order was ready when I arrived so I didn't spend more than 3 minutes in the place. The food was very good. Standouts to me were the shumai and shrimp rice roll. The order was split amongst 4 people and we had some leftover, so portions were large. It was still a little pricey, but everyone enjoyed everything. read more
2 months ago
This establishment spot used to be Cha2O but it downed hills. Sam Woo took over the spot, unfortunately the parking is hassle. It turns out Lunasia is my go-to spot for Dim Sum. I usually choose Lunasia due to the convenience parking. However, Sam Woo has plenty of Dim Sum choices, the quality of food is very delicious. I decided to come here multiple times, the weekend is crowded and long wait if your party is more than 2 people. Well, The good food place is always crowded due to positive perception. If you have patience with parking, Sam Woo is recommended for GOOD Dim Sum. 5 stars for food quality, the overall ambiance is alright. No Dim Sum carts going around like old school. There is QR code you can scan to order food. I enjoyed my morning Dim Sum. read more
21 days ago
This spot took over what used to be Cha2o in a bustling food plaza. Parking can be tough to find nearby, so park at the back or towards the market. The wait wasn't too bad on a weeknight. They have an iPad to check in your party. We ordered their bbq pork rice rolls, sesame balls, honey walnut shrimp, supreme sauce chow mein, and custard buns. We wanted 2 other items but they were already sold out. I was most surprised by their sesame balls which came out crispy yet super soft on the inside. I took some home and reheated, and it was still soft. I loved the crispy dry texture of the chow mein as well. Would for sure come back again. read more
8 months ago
I tried the pan fried dumplings for the first time, and I really liked it, lots of flavor from chives and it was crispy read more
6 months ago
I absolutely LOVED this spot! This review comes from a Las Vegas local with tons of amazing dim sum options and let me say, this little spot in So Cal hits all the marks! The food is delicious, the restaurant is clean, and everyone that works there is wonderful. Huge shout out to the gentleman who sat us at our table. I think he might be the owner. He was so kind and always making sure we were okay. We are always looking for new dim sum places when we're traveling around but next time we're in So Cal, we are definitely coming here again. Thank you Sam Woo Cafe for the amazing experience!!! :-) read more
8 months ago
Love that they have Dim Sum even during the afternoon time. We came with family for a birthday and they accommodate a large party. Definitely recommend! read more
I have always been a fan of Sam Woo Cafe, but I was never able to gather a large enough party to order a majority of the items on the menu. Well, that changed today because I brought a party. We ordered a lot of food and some in duplicate. See pictures attached to review. It actually looks like Yelp limited my picture upload. Just take my word for it... we ordered a lot! Everything is delicious and well made. We waited about an hour for a large table. Some in my party are certified dim sum snobs and they even liked the selection here. The dim sum takes me back to my travels in Hong Kong and cafe culture. Casual. Parking is difficult at peak times and some spaces are truly compact that a regular car has not chance of fitting. Service is as expected at an Asian place. Please come and create your own adventure. read more
Staying in the Anaheim area this week and found Sam Woo Cafe on Yelp. Decided to give them a try since reviews were pretty good. It's in one of the many strip malls in the area. Parking is plentiful. We got a table right away at 1pm on a Monday. The restaurant decor is modern, not like a traditional din sum restaurant. It's nice and clean with high ceilings. Service is good. Our server was very attentive and watched out for the overhead draft situation while I was choosing a table. We ordered a bunch of rather standard dim sum dishes: Shrimp Har Gaw, Pork Shiu Mai, Shrimp with Chive Dumplings, Steamed Sticky Rice Balls, Pork Bean Curd Rolls, Baked BBQ Pork Buns, and Steamed Rice Rolls with Beef. We also got a Beef Chow Fun Dried Style. Food came out rather quickly and at a good pace. Everything tasted good, surprisingly. I especially liked the Steamed Sticky Rice Balls which are rarely served in restaurants these days. The Shrimp with Chive Dumplings were another one of my favorites. The Baked BBQ Pork Buns were slightly on the salty side. The Dried Style Beef Chow Fun almost had more beef than noodles. At least the beef was quite tender and the chow fun was not greasy. Prices are a bit high compared to the 626 area, but they're fair. It's convenient if you are closer to the Orange County area. read more
The food was great! The shrimp fried rice was bomb, chicken and beef chow mein was outstanding, the pork shumai was amazing. The honey walnut shrimp was just right! The service was good and the place is clean! Highly recommend coming here! read more
4 months ago
You don't come to places like this to expect great customer service and delicious dim sum. This first time experience was beyond my expectations. First of all everything here was made to order, so it came out fresh & hot! We ordered so many dishes for just the 3 of us, which we ended up with leftovers to bring back home. This is a cute small Chinese restaurant- was very authentic. We ordered the chicken feet, har gow, veggies, salt and pepper pork, scallion and shrimp dumpling, spicy beef tripe and cucumber salad. Everything was so delicious and packed with so much flavor. My kids and I are very picky about the chicken feet and by far this is the BEST we've had! I am already thinking of the next visit! We went on a Sunday evening and there was no wait at all. I love the fact they still serve dim sum for dinner! read more
4 months ago
Locally this place has the best dim sum in my opinion. Whenever I'm craving some dim sum I come here to get my fix. The Shumais , Hargrows, pineapple custard pastries, shrimp noodle rolls are my go to when I come here. I've never been disappointed and they always come out piping hot and fresh. I like that the Shumais are big compared to other places and they give you 5 instead of 4. The service is great, friendly staff members, fast and efficient. The ambiance is great, clean and bright location. Lots of seating however during peak hours there could be a wait. Overall, my go to place for delicious and authentic dim sum. read more
This is our go to dim sum place. There's mostly a wait during peak hours so we like coming early to beat the crowd. They are located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Ordering is easy. Once seated, a piece of paper with the menu items (pictures included for the dim sums!) is provided, and you can just check off the items you would like to order. Our must haves every time- pork & shrimp shu mai, chicken feet and spareribs with black bean sauce. Everything is delicious, fresh, and good portions. I especially like that food is always served warm/hot. Price is reasonable. Service is quick. Ambiance is modern, relaxed and excellent. read more
My favorite dim sum in oc - i think its better imo than lunasia down the street. Lots of parking if you go when it opens - everything is ordered w the menu vs carts. Price is slightly less expensive than lunasia but more expensive than other oc dimsum places. Food is made to to order - a bit of a wait but so worth it! Hargow was huge w big ass shrimps, shumai soo delicious mixture of pork and shrimp. Loved the chicken feet - tender and yummy flavor. I like the fact that chili oil is on the table already vs lunasia which charges for it. Loved the shrimp noodle rolls there was a snap to the shrimp - so fresh. I will definitely be back! read more
7 months ago
One of the only dim sum restaurants remaining in the Cerritos area, and our favorite go-to! We always order rice roll with bread stick, shrimp dumpling & chicken feet. If you've never tried these, I would definitely recommend it for your visit. Come early for weekend lunch, or be ready for a 30-60 minute wait! read more
10 months ago
The service is good and food come out fast as it should since its dim sum. The Ambiance is nice and its clean inside. Even though the restaurant is fairly new I am having a tough decision on whether I would give them another shot. The food is a hit or miss. What we ordered: Shrimp Rice Noodle - Noodle was overcooked and the taste was off. Shrimp Roll - Omg, this is not a dim sum shrimp roll that is thick and fat. Its like a Filipino shrimp Roll. I will give them credit for the crispiness, but its way to small. If you don't dip it in the sweet and sour sauce it does get salty. And they only give you 3 or 4 small pieces and you're charging me more than a pounds worth of shrimp! No way homie! Football: If you know dim sum, you know this the oval shaped stuffed with meat that is kind of chewy and sweet. This was a total miss! The batter was not fully cooked and it was more doughy. The ratio of meat to dough was off. It came with 4 pieces cut in the middle. Chinese broccoli is Chinese broccoli. If you messed this up, you need a new chef Beef Udon Noodle had taste but too much black pepper and beam sprouts. I would order it without both. Do not e pext it to taste like the Sam Woo restaurant down the street Salt & pepper Pork Chops. This was salty but I didn't disappoint. I would dip it in red vinegar. The texture and the way it was friend was great. Only complaint is that I had two pieces that were just all fat and no meat. Like why would you serve that. Wealso had shomai, salt fish& chicken fried rice, and pork spare ribs. I didn't even try to eat or taste those. read more
Came at a good time today (Saturday, 11:10 am), as people started coming in right after us/line forming The menu paper has helpful photos, you mark which items you want, and the delicious food comes to you! Food is DELICIOUS, I prefer Sam Woo Cafe over Lunasia for a few reasons: the food at SWC is AWESOME. they do NOT charge you extra for condiments like Lunasia does! Service was great, very kind and fast servers, food came out in a timely manner (please have patience when they're busy as they're moving as quickly as they can!) This is my new favorite spot. Can't believe it took me this long to finally try Sam Woo Cafe but i am HOOKED! Looking forward to my next visit read more
The exterior is pretty unassuming, but the interior is is very spacious! Thought this would be a primarily to-go restaurant looking in, but there are a lot of tables inside. Ordering is quick as you just need to fill out a form, then they get the food to your table even quicker! Highlight of my meal was the baked custard bun and the ham sui gok. The custard bun was soft, full of filling and the crust was . The ham sui gok was just about the most crispy thing I've eaten! read more
5 months ago
9 months ago
Good is very good! Service is fast and efficient My favorites were the Sui Mai, har gaw and hame sui gok. The chicken feet here are very good as well. read more
10 months ago
Better than lunasia! Our favorite In the area. Ambience 4/5: modern and clean. No traditional carts rolling around Food 5/5: always comes out hot and fresh. Good: shu mai, chicken feet, turnip caked, pineapple bun, fried golden shrimp balls, pan fried leak dumpling Just ok: xiao long bao, diced cucumbers Service 3/5: no smiles but fast. Wait time not bad compared to other places. Come before 11. read more
1 year ago
I was so wowed by this place! The waitlist is constantly updated and monitored by the older gentleman in the front. Service is fast and they're running around getting orders out as it's really busy. I had few items like the baked pork buns, chicken shumai, rice noodle and beef, chow mien, and the wontons in chili. There were some items I had never tried before but I would get them again. Some were not my cup of tea nevertheless I wanted to try it. For dumplings and other entrees I would definitely recommend but there is a wait. Additionally, the Thai tea was so darn good. I would come back just to get that to be honest. It was loud but busy with people eating and talking. It felt very traditional Chinese style set up. Bigger parties would get the large round tables but those are limited. Luckily we were only 3 and they have child high chairs. read more
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Do they have outside seatings?
No outside seating. Only inside and they get really busy so I recommend you join the Yelp Waitlist.
Are reservations available?
No. This cafe (smaller) compare to restaurants do not take reservations. There are only 3 big tables that fits a party of 10. Upon arrival, there is a iPad to add to the waiting list.… Read more
Forms if payments accepted at this location?
Do they have noodle soup with roast duck or roast pork?
Yes! You may want to let them know a head of time or when you order.
Is this "cafe" establishment related to the Sam Woo chain sit down restaurants or is the name just a coincidence?
Same owner of Sam Woo restaurant in Cerritos. Serves good dim sum all day.
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
41 reviews that are not currently recommended
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Sam Woo Cafe - desserts - Updated June 2026
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