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    China Pavilion

    3.8 (619 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Rose S.

    We were a large group of about 15 people. China Pavillion was extremely busy during lunch time around 1:30 pm. We waited a bit for the entire group/party to arrive then staff seated us right away. First time trying Dim Sum. They have a hugh variety menu of authentic Cantonese dishes. Our server seemed friendly and we had someone from our group that spoke Cantonese great to see them interact. We ordered so much food and shared family style. All the dishes were delicious. I enjoyed the sticky rice, pork bao buns, baked BBQ pork buns, chicken feet, tripe, stuffed egg plant , Duck &Roast pork rice roll. I enjoyed each dish but wish the server had brought us water or offered water to everyone at the table. They served tea but not everyone drinks tea. The food came in fairly fast but took forever to get water. Besides that, service was good and food was fantastic. Will definitely be back. The Dim Sum and appetizers all budget-friendly, with many items under $8.

    Baked bbq pork bun
    Sergio F.

    My first review of 2026! I made the drive up here with foodie friends from Miami to enjoy New Year's weekend dim sum. (Huge shoutout to A for setting up this yummy UYE!) the restaurant is located in office plaza right on Pines Boulevard and there's a good amount of parking. The inside is well lit, clean and can get cozy for a big group such as ours. The wait staff was super pleasant in helping us accommodate our large table, and keeping our bellies full. Some items had run out, and we did have to "help" in clearing some of the plates but all in all still very good. For those of us like me - my first dim sum experience - you typically order off of either a picture or written menu. Roughly translated to "light snacks", the server brings out baskets of the different buns and serve them family style in the center of the table. Besides dim sum, they also serve "full size" Chinese dishes such as the orange chicken I also enjoyed & shared, as well as fried rices. You may be wondering, Sergio why if you're allergic to seafood and shellfish did you go to a dim sum spot? Well, I'm still here to write the review. I can say that the preparation of the food was really clean. Some of the buns I enjoyed included their Baked Pork BBQ Bun, served in a sticky sweet roll, as well as their steamed chicken & vegetable buns. I even managed to indulge my sweet tooth with the egg custard bun.

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    Berny C.

    Recently found out about this place from a coworker. This place is awesome. Three different menus one Peruvian Chinese menu one regular menu for Americans and one menu for Chinese people. The dim sum are awesome. The shrimp dumpling soup is awesome and the lobster and garlic sauce was very very good.

    Rachel P.

    My first time having dim sum! This was a very authentic place. The food came out really fast and was so warm. We tried a bunch of different menus items. By favorites were the steamed chicken feet and the shrimp dumplings. They have sauce too that is at each table. The chili oil was not too spicy! I was actually surprised. And they have this other sauce that I will describe as a Chinese steak sauce We got tea as well for our drink. It was delicious and warmed me right up!

    Shallon B.

    China Pavilion is tucked away on Pembroke Road, just a quick two minutes from the mall. Walking inside, the space feels open--almost like a lively food hall. The place was filled with families and groups enjoying their meals, plates wiped clean. That's always a good sign for me and my green light that the food is the real deal. They've got a wide menu, but dim sum is their specialty. I have a little rule when I try out new Asian restaurants: start with the basics. If they can't get those right, I know I don't need to come back. Thankfully, they passed the test. We kicked things off with dumplings and their roast pork buns. Let me tell you--the pork buns were fantastic. The filling was flavorful, perfectly balanced, but could have used a little more meat. The bun itself was soft and fluffy. Honestly, I could've eaten a few more without regret. For mains, we ordered Pineapple Fried Rice, Yang Chow Fried Rice, and Sweet & Sour Chicken. At first, we considered Shrimp Fried Rice too, but when we saw the portion sizes coming out to other tables, we wisely canceled. Trust me--these dishes are generous and made for sharing. Out of everything, the Sweet & Sour Chicken surprised me the most. Instead of the usual dry fried chicken with sauce on the side, theirs came cooked directly in the sauce. It made the chicken juicy, tangy, and way more satisfying than the version most places serve. The food here honestly ranks among the best Chinese I've had in South Florida. The service? Well, it's not the highlight. Nobody is assigned to your table specifically, so you kind of just flag down whoever's nearby. Once you know how it works, it's fine, but don't expect super attentive service. Overall, China Pavilion is a spot worth visiting if you're craving authentic flavors and big portions. Perfect for families or groups who like to share and taste a little bit of everything. Total cost including tip for 3: $86.49

    Jay W.

    It's legit! Glad to have tried this place recommended by a friend. Came the day before Lunar New Year and they had a great crowd. Very quick service and lovely staff! Definitely coming back.

    5/5 Bitter Melon Pork Rib Casserole
    Ivan H.

    If you're a fan of asian food, and who isn't, you need to try the best Chinese food in all of South Florida. A telling sign that this place is legit is all the asians having dim sum or dinner. They have Peruvian Chinese food but to me it's not good. Had some fried chicken that came with a type of gravy and everything was so bland. To save it we ordered some ginger, garlic oil and used that to dip the chicken in. Dim Sum here is hands down the absolute best in South Florida. You'll hear that Ten Ten is better because they have the rolling carts but food ins't as fresh as it is here when you order exactly what you want and then it's prepared fresh to order. My favorite dishes are the shaved bitter melon soup with tofu, steam pork ribs in black bean sauce, sea bass served on a sizzling plate and flounder served sauteed fish fillet and fried fish bones. Trust me on this...the last dish is a must try. So many amazing dishes, there's something for everyone.

    Pork fried rice
    Manuel B.

    Again a great experience, they never fail. Great service and very reasonable prices.

    Steamed Sponge Cake
    Alexander W.

    Another Great Experience at China Pavilion!!! If you're thinking of coming here, let me give you a tip: avoid Sundays. It gets packed with long waits. Instead, try visiting on weekdays, especially before 4 PM when they're serving Dim Sum--it's absolutely worth it! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and authentic. My wife especially loved the Red Bean Bun and the Sponge Cake, saying they were better here than at other places she's tried. This place has become one of our favorite spots for Dim Sum in the area. Highly recommend if you want a true taste of traditional Chinese flavors in a lively setting. Can't wait for the next time!

    Wonton noodle soup
    Paul H.

    I like China pavilion. Great food. When I dine here , I like the regular dishes rather than the dim sum. Dim sum prices are high and I can always go to Ten Ten for that. But this wonton noodle soup had a little Of everything. Pork. Veggies, a sufficient amount of wontons and noodles. Very filling.

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    Nick D.

    Not the cleanest restaurant, old inside and dirty. The floor is like an ice skating rink. The soup excellent great flavor, egg roll greasy just bland. Entree was over salty and very little meat, fried rice had a strange flavor. Excellent service but this location is not 4 stars. I have it 2 for the soup and service

    Fresh baked pork buns
    Bowie C.

    This is always my go-to place in the area for dim sum. I live in downtown Miami and I've been coming here since it was Bamboo Garden (I'm almost 40, so at least 35+ years lol). If you want authentic Chinese food, this is the place to go. Prices are super affordable as well compared to living costs and eating out these days. And the taste and variety hits the spot. They are super fast with table turnovers too.

    Love me some dim sum on a Sunday.
    Jody W.

    Food - always fabulous dim sum Service - on point Ambiance - nice atmosphere. This is the place to be for Sunday dim sum.

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    Amazing food, traditional style, Hong Kong Chinese. Best dim sum. I'll definitely be coming back.

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    Always the Sunday spot for dim sum. Food is fresh and delicious. The service is good and the restaurant has great menu choices.

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    I love this place! I go for dim sum, it is delicious, there's almost always a line to be seated.

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    Ask the Community - China Pavilion

    Open on Christmas Day?

    Yes they are open

    Are you open on Thanksgiving day?

    No they are closed on Thanksgiving day

    Do they have gluten free soy sauce?

    Sorry ... No

    I know the soup dumplings list chicken broth, is the meat also chicken or pork?

    Pork

    Is it dim sum where you order from a menu? Or do they put it on a cart and bring it to you and you choose what you like?

    You order it off a menu and then they bring it to you. I prefer it that way since it's fresh from the kitchen. Plus you're not fighting with other people to get what's on the cart rollout out.… Read more

    Is dim sum everyday or just weekends?

    Everyday starting at 11am. Enjoy 😉

    Did they reopen sit-down service or is it still take-out only?

    They going to reopen the dine-in on next Monday October.26

    Are they closed because of the virus? I've tried calling on two different occasions and no one answers.

    Friend of mine said that China Pavilion was open last week only for take out .

    Have they permanently closed it down? Before you answer, please double check because they were closed for no apparent reason and it's a favorite of mine.

    I know the one in Naples closed, dont know for how long but Pembroke Pines location is still open

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    0.4 mi

    Stumbled upon this new location by accident. We were headed to Leafy and I saw the Yip signage on…read morethe windows so I was curious. Keep in mind, the actual big sign to this place says "Wong's" but I found out that Yip just opened on 10.08.22 and they are waiting for their official Yip sign. This is a tiny location that accommodates takeout and delivery orders only. There is not seating with tables & chairs. There is one bench out in front you can sit down and eat at but other than that, it's a quick order and go kind of place. We've been to the Yip at 1-800-Lucky in Wynwood and the Yip in Aventura. Super stoked for this new location as it's more local. They had us at YIP and dumplings. The prices are fair and not super crazy for the dim sum options. They also offer Peking Duck, wings, fried rice, lo mein, soups and other options. We were here yesterday when we found out about Yip but went to dinner at Leafy. Today the kids wanted soup dumplings and shrimp dumplings. So guess where we ended up? You already know the answer. Got har gao (shrimp dumplings, pork xiao long Bao (soup dumplings) and cha siu bao bbq pork buns. The soup dumplings were legit but man I have a hard time comparing everyone's soup dumplings to Din Tai Ding's super thin soup dumpling skin. That does it for me. The kids seemed to really enjoy most of the items ordered today, so we have happy kids over here! The shrimp dumpling skin is way too thick. The kids didn't love it as much. They really enjoyed the soup dumplings best and then the bbq pork buns. Want to try other items on menu. Go see Jamie and tell her we sent you. She comes from the 1-800-Lucky location so this is a nice and quiet change of ambiance for her. Ha. In case you didn't know too, Yip is also owned by Gold Marquess in Pembroke Pines, which is our favorite dim sum spot in town. Woohoo! By the way, no cash accepted here so be prepared.

    I love the bao buns and had been the only thing I tried from this place until today…read more Today we tried almost all the dim sum options. The Pork and Shrimp Dumplings were ok. My main reason of giving 3 starts is because they packed everything together in 2 boxes including the soy sauces inside the food packages and one of the soy sauces spilled all over the dumplings in the box that had the bao buns, the soy sauce had to be spoiled because it smelled like vinegar. The Bao buns were brown on one side and tasted like an overload of vinegar

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