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    Sum Dim Sum

    3.4 (35 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Inside has plenty of seating
    Dell K.

    Sum Dim Sum was my brother in-laws choice and he's Chinese. He said it wasn't bad and it was fine. It's situated on a corner and very close to a parking garage. We had a party of 8 and there were not too many people in here on a Sunday afternoon. Parties of 5+ will be added an automatic 18% gratuity. Not sure if that applies to take out orders of 5+ orders on a receipt? The food was fine and the service was on the upper level between good and great. Drinks were served in cans and Thai tea and water was in cups. They need to be on top of putting their cleaning supplies away. It looks cluttered and it's all over carts and countertops. That being said , the place is on 4 level of 4/5 of cleanliness. The bathroom is for customers only. The food took about 10-15 minutes to be served and that's a very reasonable amount of time. It added up to over $215 plus our tip for our party of 8. That's about $25 a person.

    Luis G.

    Stopped by Sum Dim Sum for a quick dinner. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and well lit, with beautiful pictures and a stunning mural on the walls that create a welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the fried rice with broccoli beef, and it was delicious, full of flavor with tender and juicy meat. Adding a little Sriracha gave it the perfect kick of spice. One small concern I noticed, when employees clean the tables, they spray disinfectant directly while the silverware, napkins, chopsticks and sauces are still on the table. This can cause the spray to get on those items, which isn't ideal. I'd recommend removing everything from the table first before spraying, so utensils and sauces stay clean and safe for the next guests. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere, and with a small adjustment in cleaning practices, this place could be even better.

    Gracie P.

    Great dim sum! We were looking for a place to go found a very foul place that left a bad taste in our mouth. This place made a nice recovery for Chinatown! The service could have been a little bit warmer, but otherwise it was a great experience and exactly what we were looking for. Right on the border of Chinatown and easy to access from the financial district, we definitely recommend this place! I originally had a craving for soup dumplings, but the potstickers were my absolute favorite!

    Lucy W.

    SUM DIM SUM 601 grant ave SF SAN FRANCISCO CHINATOWN I got the lunch special 11:30am - 3 pm $15 for a rice or noodle dish and drink CHICKEN CHOW MEIN: delicious ! Well made, perfect texture and chicken was moist the saltiness was perfection. Loved it ! Roasted chicken with garlic noodles: SOOOO GOOD! I like very flavourful , this was on the saltier side for noodles but so good the garlic packs a punch and the chicken is one of the best fried perfectly crisp chicken ever ! Passion fruit green tea Thai milk tea Both drinks were big and not overly sweet Service was good! Very Large space, Modern and traditional art work decor. I didn't try the dim sum though , I usually go to more traditional dim sum spots. Follow me for more foodie adventures -Living with Luci

    Blain C.

    The orange chicken is so fragrant and light. Unheard of!! The lunch special is $15 for Thai milk tea or your choice of drink and lunch item. First lunch spot of our San Fran trip!!! Divine!

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    Sheena C.

    Came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. When you go inside, it seems like to order at the cashier first then go sit down, but actually, you sit down and they will take your order. We ordered the dan dan noodles, and the salt and pepper fried tofu. It was very delicious! The fried tofu is amazing. It has a good balance of deep fried from the outside with the softness tofu inside. I definitely recommend ordering that. The dan dan noodles was also good. Mixing it with the cucumber is not overwhelming. It does contain peanut and it's not too overwhelming. It kinda of a hint of MaLa at the end. overall, everyone was nice. I definitely recommend a spot to try it out! The area is also very clean inside, it's very organized, just no public bathroom.

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    Jeremy F.

    I was running errands in Chinatown and my stomach started rumbling, so I decided to pop into Sum Dim Sum for a quick bite. I'm glad I did! I ordered a variety of classics: the XLB, shu mai, har gow, and a BBQ pork bun. Everything was delicious and legit! The restaurant itself is surprisingly spacious, which was a nice change from some of the smaller spots in ctown. I came in way past the lunch rush, so there were only a couple of other tables occupied. It was actually quite nice. If you're looking for a fast and easy spot for dim sum, this place is worth checking out.

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    Charlene P.

    Came here for a quick bite on my lunch break. Got the garlic noodles. Very good, it was buttery with just the right amount of garlic and not too oily. It was filling and affordable. Next time I will give their dim sum a try, I saw the table next to me have siu mai and potstickers. They commented that it was yummy, and the presentation was also appetizing I also saw there was a poster for lunch specials M-F, seems like a great deal when it comes with a drink. Service was friendly and attentive. I would def recommend to my co workers. Variety is great, there's something on the menu for everyone.

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    Opal D.

    I was really looking forward to celebrating Lunar New Year at this restaurant, but unfortunately, the experience was a huge letdown. They had an extremely limited menu--only about ten options--and despite waiting in line, we were told that only two items were actually ready to order. Everything else would take at least 20 minutes to be prepared. Given that it was a special occasion, I would have expected them to be better prepared for the crowd, but instead, we waited 30 minutes for food that was overpriced ($25 per combo meal) and honestly tasted like something straight out of the microwave. The portion sizes were ridiculously small, and the quality was subpar at best. For that price, I expected something fresh and flavorful, not something that left me still hungry and disappointed. Overall, this was not worth the wait or the price, and I definitely wouldn't come back.

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    Anthony was our server and he was the best! Definitely recommend for an affordable yummy place!

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    Good food at reasonable prices, employees were very nice. Very clean inside. I loved the lychee black tea was delicious!!!

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    This was bad. I saw the workers using frozen pork bun from wei chuang and the shaolongbao may be from Costco.

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    Meh. Try an authentic place instead. The food here isn't great. It doesn't have great flavor.

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    4.4(629 reviews)
    2.5 miCastro
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    My family has been going to dumpling house for our weekly meetups the last few months. The food is…read morealways incredible, service is always quick and perfect, and our regular server, Joanne, is always extremely welcoming. It is easy to get comfortable as a regular in a restaurant when your server is so personable and friendly. Thanks Joanne and the dumpling house team, best har gow dumplings and cucumber salad in the city!

    I initially did a schedule-ahead large order with 36 items at Dumplings House through DoorDash for…read moredelivery to a nearby hotel where my daughter and her friends were celebrating the end of a bachelorette weekend "recovery brunch". The event going off without a hitch was really important, especially because the bride had lost her mom and didn't have her to celebrate this special milestone. I wanted to make sure the order was on time and there were no issues with delivery. I ended up canceling my original order because DoorDash wasn't going to confirm a dasher until the day of the delivery. I re-ordered through DoorDash but this time as a pick up. Again, DoorDash's service was leaving me unsure because they weren't going to send the order through until the pick up day. This was $500 worth of dim sum and I didn't want to take a chance the restaurant didn't receive the order or that they couldn't fulfill it in time. So, I canceled that order as well. I called the restaurant directly. They took my order without hesitation and made me feel at ease that everything will be ready on time. I called again in the morning to confirm my order before leaving for pick up. I couldn't get a hold of anyone, most likely they were busy with their Sunday rush, but they called me back even without me leaving a message! When I arrived my order was ready, The food was hot, packaged so nicely, and everything was clearly prepared with care. I was helped by a very nice staff member who made us feel like we were longtime customers. My daughter and her friends absolutely loved the food! Thank you so much, Dumpling House. We live in the Peninsula but will be making the trek to the Castro to support your restaurant. THANK YOU!

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    I was looking for a late night option in the area, and Shanghai Dumpling King stood out to me!! My…read moreboyfriend and I got the chicken corn soup, the cha siu bao, siu mai, and liu sha bao. The chicken corn soup was delicious and hearty- definitely filled me up and was what I was looking for. The cha siu bao was fluffy and came packed with meat inside, definitely a good ratio and very warm and yummy. The liu sha bao was similar, the bao was so soft and fresh. We had a very good experience dining here. The front desk guy/server was also really nice. I would definitely come back here if I was craving an authentic Chinese meal.

    [Takeout Order] What an absolute bummer. An old colleague of mine and I loved going to their…read morerestaurant on Monterey Blvd and it was always so delicious. Naturally, I thought the same would be for this location, ordering for delivery. Sadly, I was proved very very wrong. I got a total of 3 items and paid a little over $50 not including tip.First plate, stir fry noodle Shanghai style 0/5. Noodles were stiff, entire plate lacked flavor, it was really dry. The cabbage was just sort of thrown in there and to my surprise, there was chicken (I didn't think it came with meat) and it was so suspicious, one bite and I immediately had to spit it out. It was chewy and tasted uncooked. I began to lose my appetite... Sesame Chicken 0/5 - it was all batter, little to NO meat inside whatsoever. Saucy but it was very clumpy. I was so disappointed with this one. It was literally just eating fried batter in sesame sauce with sesame seeds thrown on top. Braised String Beans - 2.5/5. They were fine, flavored enough with the grilled onions and garlic other than that, not impressive at all. I had really high hopes for this place/order. I had been craving Chinese food for so long and was going to order from my typical place but decided to give this one a try. I definitely should have stuck to what I know would have hit the spot. An absolute waste of $50, so frustrating.

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    Lunch. Special. Vibe…read more I have more time on my hands on weekdays these days and finding a great lunch spot tend to be a challenge. But the "new" Red Jade came to mind. They are known for their reasonably priced lunch specials without breaking the bank. Good selection, fast service, they have you in and out before you know it. Quite taken aback by efficient service. But it's a welcoming spot off Market Street and on Church. Food is great, delicious, good for meet up with a friend, centrally located. What's not to like about this Chinese restaurant in the City outside of Chinatown?

    After Exploring Castro Last Wednesday April 8,2026 My Friends And I Have Visited New Red Jade…read moreRestaurant As I Use To Dine Over Here When I Was Still Working At Gap Inc Corporate Office Back Then For After 7 Years Have Decided To Revisit The Restaurant And I Was So Glad That I Did. As We Entered The Restaurant We Were Escorted To Be Seated And Was Given The Menu Surprisingly All My Favorite Taiwanese Dishes Were Still Available So After Ordering It Only Took 15 To 20 Minutes as Our Orders Arrived One At A Time. I Was Over Joy As Menu Bursting With Great Flavor As Its Savory And Portions Are Great. The Restaurant Ambiance Is Nice Decent And Clean And Very Accomodating. The Staff Is So Friendly And Courteus. Have Attached Photos To See The Different Dishes We Ordered And The Ambiance That The Restaurant Has For Dining Public To See And Experience.

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    Dumpling Time

    4.2(2.9k reviews)
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    from the favorite to least: 1. bbq pork buns (toasted)…read more 2. Beijing noodles 3. pork dumplings 4. wagyu soup dumplings 5. spring rolls food was good. service was good too. recommend getting the first two i suggested, wagyu soup dumplings were nothing special. indoor and outdoor seating, not too crowded. message me for $50 off your order we ended up paying around $30 for all this food.

    We've been coming to this place since 2020, and it has changed a lot over the years. (I wish I…read morecould say it got better, but unfortunately it got worse.) For example, the seafood gyoza used to come with that delicious mayo-looking sauce, and not anymore. The servers were really friendly and helpful back in the day, but not anymore. We asked what happened to the sauce, and she was just like, "Not anymore." Another example, the lamb dumplings also used to come with a special sauce, and they don't have that anymore either. Honestly, we were kinda scared to even ask about it because our server didn't seem like she was having a good day. The cucumber salad also used to be a much bigger portion, but this time it was super small. Idk what happened to this place. It used to be amazing, and I really hope it goes back to how it was. We heard from some friends that it has a new owner (not sure if that's actually true), so maybe that's the reason. I'll definitely update my review after my next visit if things get better, and I do apologize for the 3-star review.

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    4.3(454 reviews)
    2.2 miMission
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    It was a literal dark and stormy night so between squalls I geared up and headed down Guerrero…read moretoward 17th Street and swung down to Valencia for another perfect simple dining experience at Bao. I walked into the restaurant about 45 minutes before closing time at 9:30 PM and several other diners came in after I was seated. The unsettled weather made the people hungry for dumplings. Bao is warm and woody and serene on the inside, a great counterpoint to the bustle of Valencia at every hour. Upon entering there is a large window looking on to the kitchen prep area where culinary experts are often at work constructing the food diners later enjoy on their plates. Tonight a couple of wizards were in the process of making chicken potstickers. Even being vegetarian, just seeing how the dumplings and other items are made is like seeing secrets being shared. I love it and it sets the vibe for the restaurant. My order consisted of the steamed vegetarian buns and sautéed string beans. The buns come out beautifully presented and taste even better: the bun itself is just slightly sweet and that sweetness adds an amazing dimension to the chopped fresh vegetables inside. Can't tell you what any of these veggies are individually and I don't care, they are so good. Next came the sautéed string beans and the sear on the beans themselves was perfect and smoky and delicious. The crispness of the sautee makes the string beans a lovely pairing with the soft yummy of the steamed buns. Last came the sesame balls as a sweet meal ending. I love donuts and fresh-made sesame balls are similar to a donut hole just with a filling that is actually food and so sweetly tasty. The outer fry was crisp and the insides absolutely perfect. Three dishes, all fantastic, and I walk home happy and thankful to Bao for a great simple meal!

    Boa is the perfect brunch place if you are craving freshly made dumplings and dinsum. There are…read morealso plenty of vegetarian options and their veggie dumplings are to die for, stuffed with tons of different mushroom and other veggies. Highly recommend. We were so hungry I forgot to take pics of every dish so I will post the sweet and spicy wings for now. General tso wings were crispy on the outside, moist and juice on the inside and packed with your tradicional general Tso's flavors. Fast and friendly service and not super crowded if you get there early, make bao a great casual spot for brunch with friends

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    House of Dim Sum

    3.4(60 reviews)
    2.7 miMission

    Quick and tasty spot. Came here to split a siu mai while waiting for my order from another spot…read more The cashier was super friendly and the food came out quickly. Heads up that this is mostly a takeaway spot and they only have 1-2 small tables. The siu mai was fairly big and I liked that the order came with a bunch of sauces- chili oil, soy sauce, and a hot sauce. As a big sauce fan, I appreciated the selection! I'll be back to try most of their selection.

    I've only ordered dim sum from here through Too Good to Go (2g2g). Like their Chinatown location,…read moreI find the dim sum to be oily. But overall, it's good. The baked bbq pork buns are sweet with a decent amount of filling. The deep fried dumpling is plump, juicy, and crunchy. The shrimp and chive dumplings are my favorite. It's full of shrimp with a slightly thicker skin, which I think adds a nice chewiness. The veggie egg rolls were okay. I personally wouldn't order those, even if I was craving them. The spare ribs had a really nice savory flavor from the sauce. The egg tarts were okay. I need to note that these bags are leftovers from the day, so they're not as fresh. But they held up the next day so I was able to stretch 2 meals out of them. I can't comment on service since these bags are only for pick up. But they quickly provide the bags once the window open. And it's a small space, with maybe 2 tables. So this place is probably best for to-go orders. Their 2g2g bags have more variety than their Chinatown location. Not sure how many dim sum options there are in the Mission, but I would go here if I was in the area and craving a shrimp and chive dumpling.

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    Bakery Display

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