5 to Try: Dim Sum

by Mar_Yvette - 0 Reviews - 57 Lists

Updated: February 13, 2009

Good things come in small packages. Don't believe it? Try these Los Angeles dim sum restaurants for scrumptious itty bitty bites. Because bigger isn't always better.

5 to Try

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average V.I.P. Harbor Seafood
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    11701 Wilshire Blvd Ste 16, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (map)

    Want to forgo the clamoring banquet halls of the San Gabriel Valley, not to mention the mind-numbing drive? Then check out this Westside spot for a variety of dumplings--from chicken and spinach, to scallop and taro--and the ever-popular fried shrimp on wooden skewers.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mission 261 Restaurant
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    261 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776 (map)

    Forget about dragons, red lanterns and rolling carts--this San Gabriel find is all about the modern dim sum experience. Even jaded foodies will find a few surprises like deep fried "bees" and chewy imperial tea dumplings.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nbc Seafood Restaurant Inc
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    404 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (map)

    Dim sum is always a winner at this Monterey Park mainstay, but there's more to NBC than just the juicy dumplings. It doesn't get much fresher than their right-out-of-the-tank seafood and the Peking duck ... let's just say it lip-quacking good.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ocean Star Restaurant Inc
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    145 N Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (map)

    Even if you're an authority on pork buns and shrimp dumplings, Ocean Star will surprise you with possibly the widest variety of dim sum in town. Hong Kong natives may even experience some firsts here--sole-wrapped black mushroom with Chinese sausage, anyone?

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average 888 Sea Food Restaurant
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    8450 Valley Blvd Ste 121, Rosemead, CA 91770 (map)

    Get your dim sum on while surrounded by Buddha statues, huge wall-mounted medallions and golden dragons at this Rosemead fave where shrimp har gow, deep-fried taro root cake and pan-fried rice noodles are just a cart away.