{"id":12904,"date":"2023-07-17T12:12:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T16:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=12904"},"modified":"2025-06-11T01:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T05:18:06","slug":"dim-sum-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco","title":{"rendered":"9 Must-Try Dim Sum Restaurants in San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dim sum, or what some call the traditional Chinese brunch, is a cherished culinary art of sharing a delightful assortment of bite-sized delicacies, perfect for a mid-morning snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dum sum in<a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-chinese-food-in-san-francisco\/\"> <\/a>San Francisco is a cornerstone of not only the city&#8217;s Chinese food scene, but also the brunch scene with family-owned establishments spread city-wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jennifer-bedoya-yn4rrB8cLIQ-unsplashresize-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese lanterns hang off a building in Chinatown, San Francisco.\" class=\"wp-image-12912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jennifer-bedoya-yn4rrB8cLIQ-unsplashresize-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jennifer-bedoya-yn4rrB8cLIQ-unsplashresize-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jennifer-bedoya-yn4rrB8cLIQ-unsplashresize-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jennifer-bedoya-yn4rrB8cLIQ-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Francisco boasts an abundance of excellent dim sum options. Photo ctedit: Jennifer Bedoya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dim sum&#8217;s delicious dishes, interactive serving style with push carts or trolleys, cultural significance, and lively atmosphere make it a must-have, fun, and unique dining experience cherished by many, particularly when visiting San Francisco. Although most of these dim sum restaurants haven&#8217;t been around long enough to be on the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oldest-restaurants-san-francisco\">San Francisco&#8217;s oldest restaurants<\/a>, they have long been established as some of the city&#8217;s most beloved eateries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Dim_Sum_in_Chinatown_San_Francisco\" title=\"Dim Sum in Chinatown, San Francisco\">Dim Sum in Chinatown, San Francisco<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Osmanthus_Dim_Sum_Lounge_Chinatown\" title=\"Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge, Chinatown\">Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge, Chinatown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Super_Kitchen_80\" title=\"Super Kitchen 80\">Super Kitchen 80<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#City_View_Restaurant\" title=\"City View Restaurant\">City View Restaurant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Dim_Sum_Beyond_Chinatown_San_Francisco\" title=\"Dim Sum Beyond Chinatown, San Francisco\">Dim Sum Beyond Chinatown, San Francisco<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Yank_Sing_The_Embarcadero_Union_Square\" title=\"Yank Sing, The Embarcadero &amp; Union Square\">Yank Sing, The Embarcadero &amp; Union Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Harborview_Restaurant_Bar_The_Embarcadero\" title=\"Harborview Restaurant &amp; Bar, The Embarcadero\">Harborview Restaurant &amp; Bar, The Embarcadero<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Palette_Tea_House_Ghirardelli_Square\" title=\"Palette Tea House, Ghirardelli Square\">Palette Tea House, Ghirardelli Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Dumpling_Home_Civic_Center\" title=\"Dumpling Home, Civic Center\">Dumpling Home, Civic Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Mama_Jis_The_Castro\" title=\"Mama Ji\u2019s, The Castro\">Mama Ji\u2019s, The Castro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\/#Dragon_Beaux_Richmond_District\" title=\"Dragon Beaux, Richmond District\">Dragon Beaux, Richmond District<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dim_Sum_in_Chinatown_San_Francisco\"><\/span>Dim Sum in Chinatown, San Francisco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-37021501 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Osmanthus_Dim_Sum_Lounge_Chinatown\"><\/span>Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge, Chinatown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmanthusdimsum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osmanthus Dimsum Lounge\u2019s<\/a> menu offers a large variety of steamed, fried, and baked small plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with traditional Chinese small plates of spicy wontons and pan-fried pot stickers, Osmanthus also makes curry fish samosa, adding a dash of spice from India. Cool off your palate with a steamed custard bun and a cup of tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kofookoo-de-eDPAGdaJ-GQ-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Stacks of bamboo steamer baskets.\" class=\"wp-image-12909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kofookoo-de-eDPAGdaJ-GQ-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kofookoo-de-eDPAGdaJ-GQ-unsplashresize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kofookoo-de-eDPAGdaJ-GQ-unsplashresize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kofookoo-de-eDPAGdaJ-GQ-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bamboo steamer baskets have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese cooking. Photo credit: kofookoo.de<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re dining in, you might order from a menu or by choosing items from a cart. In restaurants with servers pushing carts full of dumplings and other tasty delicacies throughout the dining room, wave down a server and point to the dish you want to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Super_Kitchen_80\"><\/span>Super Kitchen 80<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a quick bite to eat while walking through San Francisco\u2019s Chinatown? Pop into Super Kitchen 80 and pick out a few dim sum items to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ordering is like being at a bakery counter\u2014consult the large photo menu of available dishes hanging over the counter and point to indicate the things that you\u2019d like to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rosalind-chang-vBPwiFKSPjg-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People gather on a sunny day in a San Francisco park to eat dim sum.\" class=\"wp-image-12913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rosalind-chang-vBPwiFKSPjg-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rosalind-chang-vBPwiFKSPjg-unsplashresize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rosalind-chang-vBPwiFKSPjg-unsplashresize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rosalind-chang-vBPwiFKSPjg-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoying dim sum amid the landscapes of San Francisco&#8217;s many beautiful parks is a beloved and popular activity. Photo credit: Rosalind Chang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> Super Kitchen 80\u2019s sturdy to-go containers make it easy to take shrimp dumplings and pork buns on your day\u2019s adventure, or a lunch in the park at one of<a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-in-san-francisco\/?cnt=ES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> San Francisco\u2019s renowned parks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6d590da8 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_View_Restaurant\"><\/span>City View Restaurant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just across from the popular Chinatown hangout Portsmouth Square is the dim sum destination<a href=\"https:\/\/cityviewdimsum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> City View Restaurant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The space is filled with tables large enough for the entire family to sit around and fill the dining room, in addition to servers pushing dim sum carts around with dishes. As mentioned, a longstanding tradition in San Francisco&#8217;s dim sum scene involves flagging down waiters as they make their way across the room with the dishes, and City View is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider\u2019s Tip:<\/strong> Go for the Peking duck lotus buns, shrimp rice noodle rolls, or wok-fried walnut shrimp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dim_Sum_Beyond_Chinatown_San_Francisco\"><\/span>Dim Sum Beyond Chinatown, San Francisco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yank_Sing_The_Embarcadero_Union_Square\"><\/span>Yank Sing, The Embarcadero &amp; Union Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With two locations, one at the Embarcadero\u2019s Rincon Center and the other near Union Square, Yank Sing is a staple in dim sum. A sampling of over one hundred varieties of dim sum is offered to guests via traditional push carts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/keriliwi-gud5uyDhIBY-unsplashresize-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of dim sum dumplings with a chicken filling.\" class=\"wp-image-12911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/keriliwi-gud5uyDhIBY-unsplashresize-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/keriliwi-gud5uyDhIBY-unsplashresize-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/keriliwi-gud5uyDhIBY-unsplashresize-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/keriliwi-gud5uyDhIBY-unsplashresize-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/keriliwi-gud5uyDhIBY-unsplashresize-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/keriliwi-gud5uyDhIBY-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are many varieties of dim sum dumplings, each with a special filling, wrapper, and cooking technique. Photo credit: Keriliwi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from the Michelin guide Bib Gourmand restaurant\u2019s array of dumplings to <em>Lo Mai Gai<\/em>, lotus leaf-wrapped sticky rice with surprise tasty fillings inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> The Michelin Bib Gourmand is a famous restaurant guide that highlights establishments for their price to quality ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-662e76d2 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harborview_Restaurant_Bar_The_Embarcadero\"><\/span>Harborview Restaurant &amp; Bar, The Embarcadero<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The contemporary indoor dining space and casual outdoor patio overlooking San Francisco\u2019s Embarcadero waterfront make Harborview Restaurant &amp; Bar a welcoming spot to linger over Cantonese Chinese cuisine. The bamboo steaming baskets full of dim sum delicacies stack up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try Harborview\u2019s signature steamed black and white soup dumplings, a delicious duo of two black and two white stuffed with pork and black truffle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a sweet treat, don\u2019t miss the longevity peach buns painted with food color to look just like peaches with a unique, savory-sweet filling of salted egg yolk and lotus seed paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7e359e75 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palette_Tea_House_Ghirardelli_Square\"><\/span>Palette Tea House, Ghirardelli Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want something other than chocolate to eat on your visit to Ghirardelli Square? Stop by Palette Tea House for an artful take on modern Chinese food and dim sum. Experience <em>yum cha<\/em>, the tradition of gathering for tea with a large party or solo.<br><br>From Palette&#8217;s visually stunning black swan taro puff, resembling an actual swan, to their delectable pan-seared black pepper beef <em>bao <\/em>buns, their dishes are both creatively crafted and bursting with flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/anastasiia-krutota-n8YWy5CUHjI-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese tea being poured into teacups.\" class=\"wp-image-12916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/anastasiia-krutota-n8YWy5CUHjI-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/anastasiia-krutota-n8YWy5CUHjI-unsplashresize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/anastasiia-krutota-n8YWy5CUHjI-unsplashresize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/anastasiia-krutota-n8YWy5CUHjI-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Well-known types of Chinese tea include green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea, and yellow tea. Photo credit: Anastasiia Krutota<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c9bc9880 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dumpling_Home_Civic_Center\"><\/span>Dumpling Home, Civic Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The casual Hayes Valley neighborhood Chinese restaurant Dumpling Home earned the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand distinction for its soup dumplings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The award-winning dumplings are hand-folded and come in a variety of fillings such as chicken, beef, pork, and prepared via pan-frying, boiling, or steaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jason-leung-nEoSC-abYMs-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A bamboo steamer basket filled with dim sum dumplings.\" class=\"wp-image-12910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jason-leung-nEoSC-abYMs-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jason-leung-nEoSC-abYMs-unsplashresize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jason-leung-nEoSC-abYMs-unsplashresize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jason-leung-nEoSC-abYMs-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dumplings are a popular type of traditional Chinese cuisine, and a popular dim sum selection. Photo credit: Jason Leung<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> In addition to dim sum dumplings, check out their other goodies like savory green onion pancakes and spicy chicken wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7a8047f3 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mama_Jis_The_Castro\"><\/span>Mama Ji\u2019s, The Castro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ll be dining alone, Mama Ji\u2019s is the place for a solo dim sum date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant has a cozy caf\u00e9 vibe where reading a book between dishes or opting for a conversation with friends are equally welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mama Ji\u2019s home-style Sichuan dim sum is made fresh in house, and you can\u2019t go wrong with an order of steamed BBQ pork buns, shrimp and chive dumplings, plus a dessert of sesame balls filled with lotus paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2fb9e89b gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dragon_Beaux_Richmond_District\"><\/span>Dragon Beaux, Richmond District<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dragon Beaux\u2019s spacious dining hall is busy all day, serving flavorful and creative dim sum dishes by day and transitioning to a hot pot destination by night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of their traditional Chinese cuisine with a modern twist is their <em>Five Guys Xiao Long Bao<\/em> soup dumplings. This popular plate features five distinct dumplings, each naturally colored with turmeric (yellow), squid ink (black), beets (red), spinach (green), and flour (white).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rice crepe rolls are also a fan favorite menu item with savory fillings of shrimp, BBQ pork, or beef brisket stew. Dragon Beaux\u2019s is also known for its traditional Asian tea services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider\u2019s Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re in the mood for a  nice breakfast before heading out on your Dim Sum adventure, check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-bakeries-in-san-francisco\">Best Bakeries in San Francisco.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"9 Must-Try Dim Sum Restaurants in San Francisco\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dim-sum-san-francisco\" aria-label=\"More on 9 Must-Try Dim Sum Restaurants in San Francisco\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":12914,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[683],"tags":[764,763,762,761],"ppma_author":[671],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>9 Must-Try Dim Sum Restaurants in San Francisco<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Visting San Francisco? 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