Open for only a few months, this is my pick-of-the-litter for dim sum joints in Chinatown. It's a cut above everyone else, IMO, 1242 Stockton between Pacific and Broadway.
House of Dim Sum
This guide is full of har gow, fried sesame balls, and siu mai.
Julia Chen, Patrick Wong & Ricky Rodriguez
December 8, 2025 - Infatuation
San Francisco is lucky to be home to some of the best dim sum in the country. They generally fall into three categories: takeout-friendly Chinese bakeries that are good for filling up on freshly steamed pork buns, high-end places churning out creative xiao long bao and taro puffs shaped like swans, and old-school institutions with classic carts. We love them all, but these are the 12 best dim sum spots in SF. If you're looking for great dumplings, or the city's top cha chaan tengs, we've got you covered.
The Best Dim Sum Restaurants In SF
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