4.5 stars rounded up…read more Though I had but a small sampling of Nom Wah's extensive dim sum offerings, I liked what I tasted: -- Stuffed Peppers ($5.95): loved the textural contrast of crispy pepper & springy shrimp paste; a shallow pool of savory brown sauce served as the base. -- Pan-Fried Chicken & Cabbage Dumplings ($5.50): crisp wrapping encase a substantial & juicy filling. -- Shrimp Rice Rolls ($5.95): wasn't the best version I've ever consumed, but I appreciated the delicate noodle wrapper. I do prefer the shrimp to be more plump & flavorful, & my favorite ones tend to have sauces other than soy to drizzle on. My trio of items were a steal at barely $20. Nom Wah is an excellent pick for quality dim sum at rock-bottom prices. I arrived early to a mostly-empty restaurant which allowed their staff to be extra attentive. The waiter described what sauces & dishes he was placing on my table, & the waitress offered to fill my water bottle before I left, as it was a 90° day. A lovely first impression!

One of the better options for dim sum in Chinatown but still pretty average. I do like that they…read morehave shrimp rolls which were good but maybe too sweet. The sticky rice in leaf had a good consistency although small with minimal ingredients. The shrimp dumplings are a staple but maybe too much flour which made the outer layer too doughy and chewy. The pork dumplings are good although smaller and tasted more like the frozen variety. Service was slow although there was only one waitress for the several tables. She did fill my water but I had to ask. And seemed to be somewhat frugal when I asked for extra napkins and only received ONE?!? She did come back later and gave me one additional napkin without being prompted. The biggest advantage for this place is it offered shrimp rolls but there are many other options available nearby.

I don't crave dim sum. But this morning the family wanted to try and we heard great things about…read morethis restaurant. We were sat pretty quickly. And we were able to access some carts soon. Focused on the crystal shrimp and the shunai. Wasn't a big fan of the pork bun. The eggplant was good. I thought the place was busy but not too chaotic and loud. Pretty clean. If dim sum is what you're craving in Philadelphia, this is a pretty good choice.

Not a very welcoming atmosphere but authentic dim sum cart. Have the typical dim sum dishes you're…read morelooking for. There's a sign for parking special. There was a $2.50 credit card fee for a $30 bill.

So I am visiting from out of town, and I'm staying nearby. When I was preparing to come on this…read moretrip, I checked things out beforehand because I knew that I would be eating out. This place immediately came to mind after I read the reviews, and I ordered takeout tonight. I am very pleased to say that this was an amazing experience! I opted to do fairly simple dim sum, mainly because a restaurant that has "dim sum" in its name should shine in this category. I was able to place my order online, and had the scallion pancake, the pork, soup, dumplings, the chicken and shiitake dumplings, and the shrimp shu mai. The order was prepared, extremely fast, but very attentively. The packaging was thoughtful and protective, without being wasteful. They included a small container of delicious black vinegar/soy for dipping, and some chopsticks. All of the dishes were fantastic! My favorite was probably the shrimp dumplings, and I was happy that it was two for one night. Everything tasted very fresh and well-made. The seasoning was spot on, without being overly salty. My only regret was that after going to pick these up, I noted that the inside of the establishment appeared to be quite quaint and comfortable, and would definitely recommend that people check this place out for dine in options. The staff were very friendly, and made the pick up experience a positive one. So, if you're in the area and really want to have some dim sum, I would definitely recommend this place. I will most definitely be back in the future!!

The atmosphere hits that sweet spot--there's an easy, social hum that makes it perfect for a big…read moretable of friends, yet the lighting is gently dim and warm enough that a two-person dinner still feels intimate. Conversations don't get swallowed by noise; you can hear each other without shouting. Menus can sprawl, but this one has range without chaos: plenty to explore, clearly laid out, and a mocktail section that feels thoughtful rather than sugary. Prices are kind to the wallet given the portion sizes. My must-order lineup starts with the scallion pancakes--the clear headliner. The shrimp lo mein is comfort done right: soft, chewy noodles, well-seared shrimp, and a sauce that coats rather than drowns. And a new favorite is the egg custard--silky and softly set, lightly sweet.

Let me start off by saying it was a solid 4 star place. What moved it to 5 was that they were…read moreattentive and brought a cute little lighted stick when our 2 yo grandson was hangry. What I also appreciated was that they constantly came by to make sure everything was all right and refilled our water glasses without us having to ask! This is the second restaurant I've been to where I didn't have to pay water! We came for dinner and had: salt and pepper "squid head" 5/5: lol. i saw this at another table and asked if it was salt and pepper calamari and she replied "squid head" hahahahah. I'm a tentacle kind of gal and not rings so I loved this dish! the salt and pepper with the jalapeños was great but the kicker was the bits of fried garlic on top. yum yum! soy sauce chow mein 4/5: nothing special but not bad. The portion was huge! beef chow fun dry fried 5/5: nice soft noodles, good beef, what else do you need? black bean sauce spare ribs 4/5: real pieces of spare ribs not just fatty; couple of pieces of taro snuck in tho. shrimp egg rolls 5/5: my grandson loved this! deep fried shrimp balls 5/5: large shrimp balls fried just right! pork/shrimp sui mai 5/5: the sui mai was large and it was more shrimp than pork so that shows they weren't trying to be cheap with fillers. salted egg yolk lava bun 5/5: this is our son's favorite dish. so hard to find a place that has the salted egg yolk and makes it steamed perfectly for a "lava" run. This is definitely going to be our go to spot when we're in town visiting. the portions are large and the service and food is great. you often don't find that perfect trifecta! we'll be back! What im

Grand Palace is a fifteen-minute walk from us, and it's consistently one of our favorite local…read morespots. While most people only come here for the afternoon dim sum, the real magic happens on weekend nights when the big room is buzzing with a live band and a party on the stage. It's a mix of large families sharing exotic dishes and adventurous locals enjoying Chinatown-quality Cantonese food without the nightmare of city parking. If you're looking for a deal, the Twin Lobster ($40) is a steal and plenty for two people. Beyond the lobster, I highly recommend their Salt Baked dishes (perfectly seasoned), Beef Stew or Lamb Hotpots, Littleneck Clams with Minced Pork or Walnut Shrimp. The operation here is impressively professional. The staff are attractive and attentive, and they still provide those classic, welcoming touches like salted peanuts, fresh fruit, and complimentary dessert.

Service was good. The waiter was constantly checking on us, which was good!…read more Food was ok. We ordered the spicy soup dumplings and fried buns. These orders have more portions than other places. Soup dumpling order had 8 pieces and the bun order had 6 pieces! Fried pepper beef was on salty side and the hot sauce may not be needed besides the long hot green pepper. The place is spacious! Well occupied on a Thursday night.

More Americanized dim sum. You order everything at the table and they bring it out so no carts…read more I think everything was made fresh and well seasoned. A little pricey in my opinion I also find that besides a couple traditional dim sum dishes, most other things were the Americanized version

We stopped by for lunch today as it was right across the street from our hotel. Xiaolongbao is on…read morepar, Shanghai Shu Mai was fantastic, one of the best I've had in the U.S., Marinated Pork Hock was delicious, flavorful without any dipping sauce. One seared pork bun was average at best. Service and ambience were both good. There is a minimum $10 person for dine-in.

I come to Tom's Dim Sum every now and then since it's not too far from where I live. On my most…read morerecent visit, I ordered the sesame beef and the chicken with broccoli. Both dishes were good and came with rice. I appreciated that each meal had a nice balance of meat and vegetables, and the portions were satisfying. I ordered takeout, and my food was ready fairly quickly. I've also had their dim sum in the past, and I thought it was pretty decent. My main criticism is that the service can be a bit hit or miss. During my most recent visit, the person working at the front came across as a little rude. Since I ordered takeout, I didn't leave a tip, and after I declined the tip prompt, I felt like I got a bit of a side-eye when my food was handed to me. The interaction wasn't particularly friendly, which left a less-than-great final impression.

Typical Chinese restaurant that serves all the classics - from dim sum to receptions. I sat next to…read morethe fish tank and the seafood seemed questionable. There's plenty of parking, but there's no law and order at times.

Finally first time at China Gourmet. It's more like 3.5 stars. I arrived a little over 1 pm, so…read moresome dishes are kinda cold. My experience would have been better if the servers didn't seat us right next to the kitchen entrance, even if there's other empty spot available. Overall it's nice to check it off my list. I may give it another try if I'm in the neighborhood.

Dim sum all day. Now it only is that a way of life, it's reality at Ocean City. From open til…read moreclose, you can get dim sum. Over time, Ocean City has gotten more dependable for dim sum. I love their chicken feet, and their Chinese broccoli always has a "snap" to it. And they've got actual dim sum carts! The dim sum servers are always trying to get me fat, and I'm here for it. This used to be my backup dim sum spot if Joy Tsin Lau was too busy, but now that Joy Tsin Lau is closed, there you go. (Yes, my review update is WAY overdue, sorry about that!) Credit accepted, in case you're low on cash.

i really wanted to love this place & actually had a pended review for 5 stars from a couple years…read moreago that i never finished, but upon my last visit, i don't think i could give more than 2 stars due to the clear hygiene issues. the food here is good and the service is fast, but this last sunday, when my boyfriend and i went for lunch, our table was crawling with ants. it wasn't clear where the ants came from, but it absolutely ruined our appetite. i was shocked. we were fairly quickly moved to another table, and the manager gave us 10% off our meal but my boyfriend didn't even want to touch the food we already had on the table. i still ate my food lol and it was still good, my staples are the shrimp rice roll and chicken feet. but idk if i can come back with this ant situation...