Best Dim Sum Restaurants in River North (60654)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Sunda New Asian - River North
Modern Southeast Asian spot with a true dim sum section and long-running River North buzz.
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A long-running River North pan-Asian restaurant where a dedicated dim sum section runs alongside sushi, noodles, and Filipino-leaning plates. Locals use it for shared small plates like oxtail pot stickers and char siu ribs in a lively, see-and-be-seen room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oxtail Pot Stickers, Char Siu Ribs, Lumpia
What makes it special: Modern Southeast Asian spot with a true dim sum section and long-running River North buzz.
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TAO’s River North outpost pairs a dramatic, temple-inspired dining room with a dim sum section and an Endless Sunday Brunch built around dumplings, bao, and sushi. It functions as a destination pre-club dinner or celebratory brunch where scene and small plates share equal billing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dim Sum Sampler, Chicken Gyoza, Crispy Bao Buns
What makes it special: High-impact Pan-Asian dining with a full dim sum lineup in a clubby, double-height space.