Not kid friendly, food ok quantity vs price too expensive but maybe due to the location. Did not expect Dim Sum here. Go without the kids or do take out. read more

As close to Taiwanese food as you're going to get without heading to Taiwan or very Southern China. Bright in flavor and low in oil. So delicious. We tried turnip cakes, the Chinese broccoli, pork pot stickers, two types steamed dumplings, the crispy fried chicken bits. Their house chili oil is moderate and flavorful. Everything was so delicious and now our lunch go to when we come to Burlington. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect based on the reviews (either 5 stars or 1 it seems) but I had an excellent experience. My only other hot pot experience was a spot in NYC Chinatown that our daughter took us to and Cafe Dim Sum was equally delicious. We ordered ala carte and had the fatty beef, shrimp, mushrooms, bok choy and udon noodles. The beef was tender and tasty as was everything else. Service was friendly and attentive and the restaurant was clean, bright and full of customers. I've heard the Dim Sum is delicious and light on k forward to returning for lunch some day read more

Absolutely Incredible! You will struggle to find better good homecooked food in the state of Vermont. You will leave full and happy. Best Wontons I have ever had! they are closed from 5/1/22-7/15/22 as they are expanding due to their popularity. read more

bad attitude ,rude. I don't like to leave comments, but this store has by far the worst service I've ever encountered.

Visiting from oot and dropped in tonight for dinner...didn't realize dim sum ended at 4pm but stayed for hot pot! Soooo glad that we did!! Ordered the ribeye and the seafood hot pots, cheese wontons, sesame balls, and scallion pancakes. The food was amazing...it's the kind of place where you wish you had 3 stomachs bc you'd like to just keep eating!!! Don't miss this place, especially if you're only in town for a few days!!! read more

Delicious dim sum! I've missed these foods for 3 years, since I moved up to Vermont from Boston, where I would regularly go to dim sum in Chinatown. So happy this place is here in Burlington! Especially loved the shu mai, the shrimp dumplings, and the stir fry turnip cakes. Excited to go back. :) read more

Cafe Dim Sum has been attracting a lot of customers in the first two weeks since its opening. Vermonters and Vermont visitors' palate is refreshed by this "new" type of savory, photogenic food. Dim sum travels with the most adventurous of Chinese people, the Cantonese from the south known for their long-distance travel and long history of pioneering diaspora building overseas, though chefs from wider geographical areas have grown fond of it, like the owners of Cafe Dim Sum. This restaurant is doing a great favor to the Asian communities and to the food diversity in and around the greater Burlington metropolitan area, given how few Asians actually live in Vermont. All this said, the most important thing is the chef really works hard to ensure the quality and authenticity of the food and adjust the menu on a weekly basis. Try this restaurant if you haven't; return to it if you want something new every week. read more

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Great Place! Great food! 10/10 recommend. Very affordable and a place you will have to check out when in Burlington!

Great food! Looking forward to going back for hot pot in the near future! Highly recommend.

Was really excited to try this place out. Before the pandemic we used to drive to Boston every month for dim sum and to go to some bigger Asian grocery stores. Having a solid dim sum option here in Vermont would be amazing. I wish I could say we'll be going back, but for now Trader Joe's Shu Mai is better than what we could get here. Don't get me wrong, it's not *bad*, it's just not quite there. Not a lot of flavor for staples like chicken feet or 牛百叶. I know it's hard to start out, hoping they'll improve their flavor as time goes on. read more

Eagerly awaiting the reopening after renovations! The turnip cakes were a standout, as was every other small dish we ordered.

This is the best dim sum I have ever had!! The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are attentive and kind. The chef even stopped by our table for a very nice chat. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!! This place is a MUST TRY! read more

Delicious authentic dim sum right here in Burlington! There aren't many tables, but this place is definitely worth the wait.

One of the most underrated restaurants in Burlington!! The food is authentic and delicious and the chef is super friendly! I highly recommend this place for any type of occasion. I believe they are undergoing renovations for expansion but should be open in the next two months!! read more

An amazing place - such great staff and food! Worth the wait! A great treat to Burlington!

Ugh it's so good. The best Dim Sum dishes I've ever had, here in little Burlington! It's hard not to pop in every time we are downtown. Just go, you will not regret! read more

Excellent green tea and dim sum. We had the sui mai, har gow, lo bok, chun gun, dou sha bao & lo mai gei. Very clean and quick service. Lovely young couple that speak both Cantonese and Mandarin run it. Like being back in Hong Kong again! Thank you! TianTian's Gramma read more