Surprised to find a takeaway only dim sum place in Brentwood, but perfect for those like me that want good dim sum and not have to deal excessively with other people. Not every meal outside the home needs to be a social event! Concept is simple. Take an order form from the little counter on the left side when you enter. Fill out how many of each item you want. Give your order form to the cashier when it's your turn and pay. It's not a huge selection, but has the staples and favorites. I found pricing to be very reasonable, especially compared to what I've paid in Dublin and Castro Valley. I wasn't sure what "fried mochi with pork" was but was so glad I ordered it because it turns out it's one of my favorites that I've seen on other menus as "fried stuffed pork dumpling". The mochi part threw me off. And it was delicious! Everything else I had was also very good-- siu mai, har gow, baked bbq pork bun, potstickers, egg tart, milk custard bun, fried sesame ball w/red bean. I also got the fried wontons, which were my least favorite item. They weren't bad, just not as flavorful as the other items. There's no seating and no restrooms here. It's takeaway only and they clearly specialize in the menu items they offer. I'd come back for these classic dim sum items! read more

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Way better this time around. I ordered bbq pork buns, egg tarts, shu mai, and hargows. Everything was delicious! And if you want chilli oil and soy sauce you have to ask! read more

Dim Sum Basket - Shu mai and har gow - Dim Sum Near Me - Brentwood, California

They don't have pineapple custard buns available anymore, just plain ones. For the area, this dimsum spot is great for adding some variety of food options. All the dimsum items we tried were ok to good. The siu mais in particular were a favorite. Least favorite item were the chicken curry empanadas - not sure if that's what they're called as they were ordered for me. I think they item could be tastier if they used A LOT LESS salt because it was way too salty. Service seemed really good and the employees are always nice. The inside of this small shop is very clean and bright. read more

Dropped by again after our annual cherry picking adventures, and the whole family enjoyed just like last time. The siu mai with quail egg was freshly steamed, and while it was great, I still prefer the regular siu mai for some reason. The flavor and texture seem different? The logical side of me calls bs. ‍ Har gow and chive dumplings were fine. Skin is very thick. Still enjoyed. Kids loved the sticky rice (lo mai gai) which were giant and hefty. Steamed custard bun was also a hit. Staff was super friendly, chit chatting with us, telling us about their chili oil, and giving us some extra containers for the kids to eat in the car. We'll be back next year for post-cherry dim sum. :) read more

This is a to-go dim sum shop! It is a smaller shop in which when you walk in, there is a table where you can pick up a menu and mark off your order, so that you can hand it off to them to fulfill. They put our order pretty quickly together. Service was very friendly. The shop was clean. They do seem to be a pretty popular place, as several other parties came in after us. We ordered their quail egg shu mai, egg tart, matcha lava bun, baked bbq bun, and HK milk tea. Quail egg shu mai: Pretty standard with the extra quail egg on the bottom. It's exactly what you would expect, but this is one of their unique dishes, so I would probably recommend this at the very least. Egg tart was pretty standard. The matcha lava bun was fun. The bun itself was pretty soft and the lava was runny as expected. I kind of wished there was maybe less of the bun. I did not have the baked bbq bun, but was told it was good. Overall, I would probably come back for the quail egg shu mai because it's unique! read more

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I'm so sad I didn't come sooner! But maybe that's a good thing because I could honestly eat dim sum every day if it was possible. Since it was my first time, I didn't know you need to fill out the paper and hand it in to get your items, so I was standing around for a little before I finally asked another customer how it worked. I got the - *Shrimp & chive dumpling ($5): My favorite! They had the perfect soft texture and a good amount of filling. *BBQ pork bun ($1.95): A nice soft bun but not a lot of filling. Still tasted good for how much was in it. *Potstickers ($2.85): I enjoyed these so much I should have ordered two! Flavorful filling mixture with a thick wrapper. *Fried mochi w/ pork ($1.75): Not a fan at all. Felt like some pork was stuffed into a funnel cake ball. *Sesame ball ($1.45): Perfect crunchy texture and a good portion of bean filling. Safe for my son's allergies. *Plain steamed bun ($1.25): Got this for my son since he can't have much with a garlic and onion allergy. He was so excited because it's the best part of the BBQ pork buns according to him! I wanted to try the cabbage and pork bun but they were out, so I'll definitely get that next time if they have them. read more

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Excellent customer service. Food is to go only. Food is delicious and fresh. Hands down the best manupua ( steam bbq pork bun ) I have ever eaten. Lots of Dim Sum to choose from. I come and eat here on a regular basis LOL ! Very affordable as well read more

Came here after cherry picking nearby to pick up some dimsum and all of their dishes are great! It's a causal, takeout only spot and there's not a lot of seating options outside either, so plan accordingly! ~the food~ - Cabbage and pork bun ($1.95): their buns are so good! The bun part is slightly sweet and very fluffy! Their cabbage and pork filling is also very flavorful and delicious! - Quail Egg Siu Mai ($4): This is our favorite dumpling from here! The quail egg pairs really well with the siumai which is flavored so well! - Pan seared turnip cake ($1.85): very good! was still a bit crispy on the outside, and the inside was nice and chewy! - Lotus leaf wrapped sticky rice ($4.50): One order comes with one giant sticky rice! Has a lot of different meats inside and the sticky rice is very sticky! Super filling so I recommend sharing this one! Everything that we've ordered from here has been delicious! I also really like their chili oil, so I highly recommend trying as they offer a few different sauces when checking out! We ended up buying 2 jars of their chili oil, which I really enjoy using for chili oil noodles at home! ~Parking~ Lots of parking as it's located in a pretty big shopping plaza! ~overall~ The food from dimsum basket is delicious, service is fast and clean, and pricing is very reasonable imo! While it's not a sit-down type of restaurant, I think their food is delicious and definitely worth a try! read more

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We just moved to Oakley and we were looking for a Dimsum place and we found one in Brentwood. It's not a sit-down restaurant. Once you come in, you have to fill up a form and check on the items you want to order Once done, hand over the form and they will get your order ready. There are a few people in front of us but the wait was not that long. We had their siomai, baked BBQ pork bun, pot sticker, shrimp dumpling, and fried shrimp ball. All of the items are very good and delicious. The price is also reasonable. If you're craving dim sum, I highly recommend the Dim Sum basket read more

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Fast, easy, and yummy! There's no dine in, but the process is like dine in - you fill in your order on the menu/order slip, and they pack it for you in line and ring you up at the register. Everything we got was delicious, but I especially liked the giant chicken bun (which had water chestnuts inside!!), shrimp hargow, and matcha lava bun! Their chili oil is also super yum! Would definitely go back! read more

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They had a new item today called steamed rice rolls w/ spare ribs. We wouldn't get it again because the bones are annoying to eat. We also wouldn't get the taro lava bun again. My favorite was the milk custard bun. My sisters favorite was the siu mai and pineapple bun. My mom's favorite was the quail egg siu mai and egg tart. read more

This review is long overdue! This little dim sum spot might look simple from the outside, but the food is seriously impressive. I'm usually not a fan of lotus leaf wraps -- but this place completely changed that. The flavor, texture, everything about it was perfect! I tried it for the first time and even bought one for my husband... too bad I only got one because we both loved it! The salted egg bun is also a must-try -- sweet, creamy, and just the right amount of indulgent. Honestly, almost everything we've tried here has been really good. A small place with big flavors and friendly service. Definitely one of those hidden gems that deserves more attention! read more

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I'm of course always craving for dim sum! It's just a Greta feeling I get when I eat food mixed with culture. I had my husband pick up our order because I've been sick this past week. I still ordered: Food: Mochi with Meat SuiMai with pork SuiMai with Pork and quail egg Eggrolls Baked BBQ Pork Bun Steamed BBQ Pork Bun Har Gow (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings) Potstickers Oh, My favorite is the Mochi With Meat.. the exterior texture is not too thick and not oily like some places and I consider this probably their best menu item!! Great size on the items. Service: Super Friendly I ordered on the phone and they were very friendly and on point with all my items I received when my husband picked up our food. Ambience: I know this place has no seating area and is mainly a pickup food service brick and mortar. But it's located in a great area right beside Safeway. Super convenient to go grocery shopping and order my dim sum right after. They are fast and efficient. You just need to mark down the items you would like to order on the sheet, hand it over to them, pay and wait for your order. It's a great turn around and not too long of a wait either. My brother and sister always orders from here. This was my first time ordering but I've been inside before to check them out. They are very friendly and love that we have a traditional dim sum place to order and eat at home. I will be back. I would probably give them a 5 if they made the Daikon cake available everyday and not just the weekend , if they have beef tripe, shrimp rice noodle, and deep fried shrimp with mayo available on their menu. Overall pretty good. read more

Dim Sum Basket - Potstickers / SuiMai pork / SuiMai Pork with Quail egg / Har Gow - Dim Sum Near Me - Brentwood, California

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Awesome Awesome Awesome, went on a Sunday at 1:30pm. No line. Walked in and was immediately greeted, the place was 110% clean. Just a food counter, no seating, take out only, Just like what you'd fine at the best Dim Sum locations in Chinese downtown SF. Ordered 8 different varieties. All orders were Huge!!! Left spending only $32 and it was more than enough to fill both myself and my wife. Visit them, keep them in business. Best Dim Sum in Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood. Let's help them and support this great find. read more

Ordered a whole bunch of items and it only came out to just above $30!! So much bang for buck!! And every item was delicious!!! There are no seating so keep that in mind! read more

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Outstanding product. Technoligcal automation would go so far for them. Online ordering with realtime tracking. Kiosk in the store. With these efficencies scaling would be a real possibility. Dear owner, message me is you are interested in scaling throughout the Bay Area. read more

Good service and the food was very good. I was a little surprised it is a pickup only restaurant, as in there is no seating whatsoever. The menu is easy to understand and you mark the items /quantities you want before handing to the cashier. My favorite was the pork potstickers, but the shumai was also great. Both are huge. The fried rolls were a little greasy for me. The steamed pork buns were very nice. My daughter enjoyed her boxed peach tea and there are lots of other drink options. We will be back. read more

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Cute, clean, & modern, small dim sum shop where it's all to-go. As soon as you walk in, there's a station to write down your order, then you give your order to one of the employees. I appreciate that the order form states if there's nuts and/or shellfish in each item. Super helpful & thoughtful to consider those with food allergies. I am allergic to shellfish, so majority of the menu I couldn't try, but I still walked out with a bunch of items to try. Overall, if you're a dim sum connoisseur, this place will not scratch your itch, but if you're in a pinch, some of the items are worth a try. 10/10 - Hotdog Bun: this bun was super yummy; the smoky hotdog complimented the perfectly baked bun. 9/10 - Pineapple Bun: topping was very flaky & bun was super tasty; there's no filling inside their pineapple bun. 8/10 - Potsticker: adding their chili sauce makes the potsticker taste even better; pork & cabbage filling tasted better in the potsticker than bun. 7/10 - Sui Mai & Quail Egg Sui Mai: I love the added quail egg on the sui mai; overall these were good. 5/10 - Baked BBQ Pork Bun & Steam BBQ Pork Bun: very traditional buns, but the filling was sweeter than most which was a bit overpowering; the baked bun had a better meat to bun ratio, as the steamed bun needed way more filling. 5/10 - XXL Chicken Combo Bun: meat to bun ratio was really off, as there was too much bun & not even meat filling; bun was very airy, fluffy, & tasted great, but it was way too much; chicken filling was just okay as the shiitake mushrooms overpowered the chicken. 5/10 - Milk Custard Bun: overall bun was good & just enough sweetness, but nothing special. 5/10 - Chocolate Ganache Bun: the ganache is semisweet chocolate which was a nice surprise; overall bun was okay. 3/10 - Taro Lava Bun: again too much bun to filling ratio; filling was okay, slightly crumbly & dry. 3/10 - Egg Tart: crust was very light & super flaky, but the custard was heavy on the egg flavor & it was not very sweet. 3/10 - Fried Eggroll: good amount of veggies & glass noodles; flavor was sweet which was a bit odd for being a savory item. 3/10 - Cabbage & Pork Bun: the filling lacked flavor as it was very bland & there was more cabbage than pork. 1/10 - Curry Chicken Puff Pastry: this was inedible because it was way too salty & extremely sour flavor; the pastry was very flaky. read more

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Took my sister here for her first time. She took a bite of the mochi pork and went "oh this is bomb" and then she tried the steamed pork bun and said "I'm so happy" and proceeded to do the happy dance in the car. They were closing up shop soon so I'm grateful that the staff did their best to fulfill our order and answer our questions. I also ordered the potstickers for the first time and I really liked them! They're bigger than I'd expect and doughy. 10/10 yum read more

Great place. Never left disappointed. Lots of items made fresh to order and their chili is on point only reason it's not a 5/5 in my mind is I've had better dim sum in my life. But don't let that sway you from trying this place out. In Brentwood it's about as good as it gets! read more

Love this place! What a joy to have a family owned dim sum spot in Brentwood. It reminds me of the bakeries in SF. Get these tasty morsels and eat them at home. We love them all. The boys really enjoy the Sui Mai becasuse they are huge. Shrimp and chive is my favorite. It's such a comfort food. read more

Pretty good dimsum, the price is affordable and it's nice to have considering there isn't enough asian places here. I would suggest to give out order number or at least have name on the slips when people order. This will help with the flow instead of remember customer's by face. P.S I love their lemon tea! So good! :) read more

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Great quality, quick service, and great pricing. My favorite is the shu mai. The new steamed rice rolls with pork ribs was awesome. They had everything available with essentially no wait time. FYI: This is a take out store, so there is no where to sit down and dine in. There is also no restroom available. There are tables around the corner you can use if you want to eat outside. I highly recommend this place for dim sum in Brentwood. read more

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Pleasantly surprised at this spot! My boyfriend and I wanted a quick meal after cherry picking and found this place on Yelp. The pictures seemed promising and I was happy that it didn't disappoint. Each item was flavorful, hot and fresh, and honestly comparable to the ones we've had in San Jose. Since it's strictly to go, the store didn't have any counter space or chairs for people to sit and eat. Instead of ordering at the register, you need to fill out your order on a paper and then hand it to them. It wasn't busy when we went so they finished preparing our order pretty quickly. read more

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A nice little place to get your Dimsum fix to go! Fast and friendly service. The prices here are very affordable which is amazing. My favorite Dimsum was the Sui Mai. They have lots of options to choose from as well as pastries. I also added a jar of their chili oil to my order. It came in a cute little mason jar. Come check it out if you haven't already! read more

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Dim Sum Basket - Brentwood, CA One of my go-to spots in town! Their shumai is easily my favorite--juicy, flavorful, and always served fresh and hot. The fried shrimp is another winner--crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked inside, and never greasy. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Service is quick, and the staff is friendly. Great for takeout. So glad to have good dim sum right here in Brentwood! read more

Finally got around to trying this. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. The service was quick. Everything I had was pretty good. I would say they are inexpensive compared to some similar places. The only thing I would say is that I wish there was more filling in the fried mochi with pork and the pork bun. I definitely plan on going back though and trying more things. read more

Dim Sum Basket - Pork Siu Mai 9/10. Shrimp & Chive Dumplings 8/10. Macha Lava Bun 9/10. Steamed Pork Bun 7/10. Milk Custard Bun 10/10. - Dim Sum Near Me - Brentwood, California

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So I spent 94 dollars and some change no problem, but they out my hot bun in a Paper bag and it stuck I didn't even try and eat it 30 mins later! I also asked for a nice amount of chilli sauce and got 3 u I LOVE THIS PLACE! But this was a disappointing. Everything else was a 5! read more

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Our favorite dumpling stop. I can't get enough of their Shu Mai. Love the egg tarts and shrimp ball as well. read more

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I stopped in to try this place out on Wednesday January 17th. It's a little Togo spot in Brentwood on Balfour road. Just a heads up, there's no places to sit inside, it's takeout only. Pricing seemed about normal, maybe a tad higher than a restaurant. Service was extremely fast. You right your order down and they go to fill it right then & there. Shrimp balls & shu mai were spot on, and good size too. Shu Mai's I'd say were bigger than usual for sure. This place is ran well and efficient, and I'd come back to get takeout again for sure. read more

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Don't let the front fool you! You should definitely over-order, because you wouldn't want to be getting in line again as the food here are all delicious. Fried shumai was awesome, egg tarts, lava bun, etc. all was spot on! I would say it's even more on point than the Dim Sum places in SF or within the Bay Area. read more

WHY WE WENT HERE: - breakfast to-go THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a plaza shared with Safeway off Balfour Rd and Fairview Ave THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - bright - clean - modern traditional (concrete flooring, Asian baskets in the light features, white counter, wood panel backsplash) - straightforward (go to the table where there's paper menus and pencils to pick and choose what you want to order, place an order at the cashier and pay, and get your order to go; there's no seating) THE MENU: - fried - baked - buns - steamed - weekend only items - drinks WHAT WE ORDERED: - fried mochi with pork - baked pork bun - BBQ pork puff pastry - cabbage & pork bun - steamed pork bun - shrimp dumpling THE TASTE: - everything was good but would definitely pass on the cabbage & pork bun, steamed pork bun, and shrimp dumpling (per my brother) CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm - welcoming - fast read more

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I've been coming here since it opened. Tried most of the dim sum from their menu and was never disappointed. My fave: custard tarts-melts in your mouth, pineapple bun omg sooo yummy, steam taro bun w/ egg yolk, pork bbq bun, siomai w/ & w/o quail egg, pot stickers, shrimp hagow, sesame, shrimp ball...and the list goes on will keep coming back here for sure! Nice people, too! read more

Come here early if you want pineapple buns!!! We came by on a Sunday around noon and the pineapple buns were sold out :(((( This is a very simple and direct dim sum shop-- no seats inside; you'd order on a piece of paper and they'd serve you out of huge steamers. The shop is very clean and well-kept with friendly employees. Their lava buns are very soft and bouncy and have really generous fillings. They aren't too sweet imo (gg) and are very flavorful. You'd have to finish them fresh out the steamers though or else, they'd get really hard and dry. read more

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We recently taste-tested a variety of dishes from Dim Sum Basket, including their dumplings, buns, and siu mai while planning catering for an upcoming baby shower themed "A Little Dumpling on Its Way." Everything was absolutely delicious! Joyce was amazing, helpful, knowledgeable, and patient as she guided us through selecting the perfect menu for our event. The food quality truly stands out. We can't wait for our guests to try their incredible dumplings and buns on the big day! Highly recommend Dim Sum Basket in Brentwood for anyone looking for authentic, flavorful dim sum and wonderful service! read more

Food was very fresh and hot crispy and not oily love this spot staff nice and helpful 8 out out 10

Been wanting a dimsum spot near me for a while! The hagow and siumai is so good! The quality is amazing and i love the quail egg.

For those who are reading the reviews and will go here, here are some more items I tried and what I thought about it. I am definitely a dim sum girl, and often go to SF or the Peninsula to get some! I love dim sum, so I am glad we are having a bit more options out here. Egg tarts (dan taat)-this is like the Portuguese egg tarts, but lighter. Actually this one was very good! Even the 2 year old loved it who is quite picky! Very soft yet creamy and the flaky crust was perfect! I would give this 4.5 stars. Cabbage and pork bun was ok-just like other dim sum places. 3 stars. Eggroll-this time it was not as good as the first time i had it. It was more mushy all blended together. I like it crisp on the outside with distinguishable interior filling, not just mushy, but it was ok. 3 stars. XXL Chick bun-first time I had this or seen this anywhere, It was a huge bun and filled with a variety of meats like lop cheung (Chinese sweet red sausage) with think pork or chicken. It was definitely a big meat combo. It was ok-not something I was really fond of bc too much meat for me. 2.5 stars. Shu Mai with quail egg-now this was a bit different than what I am used to, but I do like quail eggs normally. It tasted just like a hard boiled egg over shu mai. It was kind of bland-I would suggest pan frying the quail egg in a bit of soy sauce to brown it and I bet it would elevate the taste if the restaurant does that. 2.7 stars. Lotus leaf rice-good amount of meat but a bit bland taste. It was ok though and I get my craving filled bc I do like leaf rice. I wish they have Tsung (a different kind of leaf rice but tied up especially with a salty egg and lop cheung). 3.5 stars. Chiu Chow dumpling-Idk how Americans would like this taste profile, but I did like it actually! I liked the peanuts in there that was cooked with the meat. 3.0 Potstickers were just ok-not really crispy on the bottom like I like them. Kind of bland too. 2.5 and i usually love potstickers but I like a crispy golden crust on the bottom. I liked my iced Hong Kong style milk tea, wished they had boba too or lychee jelly to add to it. This is not as sweet as the Thai iced tea. 3.5 stars. Total stars of 3.13 so average. Some things good and some items just ok. So here you can see from the reviews which one are the good versus mediocre ones. read more

This place is just ok, wouldn't get again. Ordered via door dash the siu mai, baked bbq pork bun, fried shrimp, fried taro, and lotus rice. The siu mai didn't have any shrimp in it so it was just one note. The fried shrimp ball seemed like it was mixed with fish and not much shrimp in it. The fried taro did not have a lot of meat filling. The bbq pork bun was pretty good and flavorful. The lotus rice didn't have the usual preserved duck egg. read more

One of my very favorites! It's a to-go only place where you fill out little slips (with the entire menu listed) and you check the box next to the item you want, then turn in your slip to the cashier. Their service is always quick and friendly. The establishment itself is always clean and tidy. My two very favorite things on the menu are the lychee tea and the quail egg shumai. I could eat those things all day! They're to die for! read more