Best Dim Sum Restaurants in The Sunset District (94122)
5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
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Neighborhood Cantonese standby known for a broad dim sum lineup—har gow, siu mai, and cheung fun—served alongside live-tank seafood. Locals rely on it for weekend family meals and reliable variety without crossing town.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har gow (shrimp dumplings), Beef cheung fun (rice noodle roll), Baked BBQ pork bun
What makes it special: Full dim sum menu with seafood house breadth at approachable prices.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Counter-service dim sum deli turning out classic trays fast—ideal for takeout picnics at the beach or Golden Gate Park. Expect dependable staples and wallet-friendly pricing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Siu mai, Shrimp chive dumplings, Turnip cake
What makes it special: Fast, affordable trays with a deep everyday selection.
#3
Sun Maxim's
7.9
Cantonese cafe with a broad menu that includes a focused dim sum section plus clay-pot rice and noodles. A comfortable sit-down option when you want dim sum with a full meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked BBQ pork buns, Pan-fried chive dumplings, Xiang gu mushroom siu mai
What makes it special: Sit-down Cantonese with a reliable dim sum subset on Irving.
#4
Happy Bakery
7.7
Cash-friendly bakery counter serving classic dim sum bakes and steamers—ideal for a light breakfast or snack. Turnip cake, siu mai, and sesame balls rotate steadily through the day.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turnip cake, Siu mai, Sesame balls
What makes it special: Old-school bakery case with hot trays all morning.
7.6
Tiny takeaway counter specializing in grab-and-go baskets and buns from early morning. It’s a quick stop for hot siu mai and rice rolls when you’re cruising Noriega.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp siu mai, Rice noodle rolls, Sticky rice in lotus leaf
What makes it special: Early-opening counter with steady steam-table turnover.