Every time I'm in Philly I make pit stop to dim sum garden. Been coming here once a year for over 10 years The soup dumplings are IT.l and the green beans delicious. By the time you sit down to order and your food comes out is less than 10min. Everyone is nice. read more

We got original soup dumpling crab soup dumpling, yeung chow fried rice, marinated pork slice, scallion pancake, pork chop with rice cake. The soup dumpling wrappers are a little thick and some have less soup than others but flavor were good. The yeung chow fried rice was a miss the fried rice was a little wet so maybe they use freshly made rice. The marinated pork slice was good in flavor but had a good bit of fat like some pieces were pure fat basically which I didn't like. The scallion pancake was okay it was a little thick so I didn't like it much. The pork chop with rice cake had good flavor and was probably my favorite The place inside is not big because but was nicely decorated and the staff was okay they weren't very attentive and never ask us about how was everything the only time we saw them was when we order, when we get our food, and when we pay. Food 3.5/5 Ambiance 3/5 Service 2/5 read more

The food was acceptable. Salt and pepper squid tastes great, the portion was not much though. Shumai was good. The seating was tight and uncomfortable and the music was too d--- loud. With other options to choose from nearby, I will most likely never return. read more

This place was recommended to us by our Airbnb Host while on vacation in Philadelphia. I love dim sum so we decided to try it. The staff were super friendly & we were greeted warmly on arrival. The place was relatively packed with people & a little loud but it was happy banter. The service is quick & efficient. What can I say about the food?! Ah mazing!!! We tried the crab soup dumplings, shiu mai, crab rangoons & fried Napa cabbage & pork dumplings. We were not disappointed. The price is also very reasonable. We left there feeling so happy. Please try it when in Philly. read more

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This place never disappoints! I went during the first day of the Flower Show and this part of the city was mobbed. I went at lunch time and waited 5 or so minutes for a table. Now even though I was seated quickly, all the patrons were close in proximity! Everything we ordered had excellent flavor and came out quickly even with a full house! Will come here again and again with the amazing food and fast and efficient staff! read more

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Food this time around was just okay. I was bringing a friend who had never been and she was excited to try dumplings for the first time. While she enjoyed that, the other food lacked strong flavor profiles, most notably the kung pao chicken packed no punch in flavor or spice. The service was just okay but I recognize that coming on a warm midday Saturday lends itself to a lunch rush and less time and attention to the quality. I hope to have a better experience next time. read more

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I haven't been to Dim Sum Garden since they moved to their new location until tonight. The space is beautiful! Well lit and massive. So happy to see their business is booming allowing them to move to a larger space. The staff is so friendly and totally deserve the success they have. I grabbed takeout but they were fairly busy for a Sunday night. A few open tables but generally full. I came specifically for the chicken soup dumplings. Such a comforting meal. I was happy to see none of my dumplings burst on the commute home. The filling is so delicious and a generous portion of chicken. I grabbed the chicken noodle dish as well, this isn't really my vibe but it was good and the noodles are flavorful. I'm just used to a standard lo mein which has a bit more flavor and mix-ins. Overall, I'll always come back for the soup dumplings, just might stick to my favorites next time. read more

Dim Sum Garden - Chicken Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Found this place on tik tok and was so glad we went. We were seated as soon as we walked in and it was pretty crowded. The restaurant was well lit and clean. We tried dumplings, sesame chicken, and fried rice. I also got a lychee martini and it was so delicious. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Dim Sum Garden - Dim Sum Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food & service were great. Atmosphere was lively and clean. Busy when I was there but I sat immediately. The only reason I gave 4 stars was it was cash only which I could have missed but I didn't find out until the bill came. They do have an ATM inside for guests to use. I was traveling for work so harder to expense a cash meal for me. Would absolutely return though! read more

Dim Sum Garden - Beef fried rice & pork and shrimp shao mai - Dim Sum Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We walked through Chinatown in search of some soup dumplings and stumbled upon Dim Sum Garden. We walked in and were seated right away and handed menus. We had a feeling the place was going to be good as we saw a steady crowd of people coming in and being served. The restaurant is large with plenty of seating and a bar area for drinks as well. We ordered the spicy soup dumplings, pan fried soup dumplings, and bok choy. The bok choy came out sautéed with garlic. I just wish it had been cut a bit smaller, because the pieces were hard to eat. The soup dumplings stole the show. The spicy soup dumplings had a nice kick, and the pan fried dumplings were crispy on the outside and filled with hot pork broth on the inside. Both were incredible. They came with chili oil and dumpling sauce, which was a nice touch. Next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely be back for the soup dumplings. read more

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No wait for an early dinner on a Saturday but I think we got lucky with timing as the place was busy! Service was quick, food came out HOT and quick. Everything tasted great. Ordering every dumpling is my life mission. read more

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I was so excited to try this place. My eyes are definitely bigger than my stomach and I had a hard time deciding what I wanted because I just wanted to try everything. We went on a busy Saturday night and were seated immediately. What we ordered: sweet and sour spare ribs (our favorite of the night, the sauce is very good. , scallion pancakes - were nice and crispy, crabmeat and pork soup dumplings- flavor is good but I didn't taste crab, spicy pork soup dumplings- not too spicy but my husband who can't handle spice did not eat more than a bite, shrimp dumplings- he loved them I thought they were a little bland, pork with sauce noodles( texture and flavor were great, I loved them and lastly we had general Tso's shrimp we asked for not spicy they were very tender not hard like some places and the sauce was really good. We were both stuffed and brought a bunch of dumplings home. Everything came out very hot and very quick. This is a large place so it was a bit loud and bright for me but I may be a vampire so.... read more

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Good as always. Get your cash ready - there is an atm there too - as they only take cash. Service is great. Fast in and out and even during rush times, it feels super efficient. read more

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Cash Only. They have two ATMs onsite. We finally came back Dim Sum Garden and it is still great. We arrived in between lunch and dinner where we were able to get a spot easily. Service is great and food is delivered promptly without a long wait. Street parking or lot parking which is plentiful in the area. read more

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Be aware this is a CASH ONLY spot. They do have an ATM onsite if you need it. The atmosphere: Modern, bright and feels freshly renovated. Plenty of seating and a comfortable amount of space. The food: The portions are generous for the price and most dishes are great for sharing. We started with the Crab Rangoons, which were mostly cream cheese and tasted a bit like they'd been frozen, so not my favorite. The Chicken Soup Dumplings were excellent, full of flavor and rich broth. Our table also enjoyed the Crispy Noodle with Beef. It had a good portion size, nice flavor and a cozy, satisfying feel. The service: Everyone we interacted with was warm and patient. The experience was smooth from start to finish. read more

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Everyone in philly knows if it's a cold day you must eat some soup dumplins from Dim Sum garden. The food is always a 10 ! We went there and had the scallion pancakes, the soup dumplins, the handcut noodles were so yummy too! Every time someone visits Philly i take them here for a memorable meal. Make sure to take cash! $$ if not there is an atm inside the restaurant! read more

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Stopped in here because we were craving soup dumplings! After walking around Chinatown for a little while, this place drew us in with their 'Spicy Pork Soup Dumplings', and we were not disappointed! We ordered the spicy soup dumplings, which were so delicious with just enough spice, the bok choy, which was plentiful but I do wish it was a little bit more cooked and smaller pieces, and lastly the pan fried pork soup dumplings. The ambiance of the restaurant was cool and a lot bigger than it looks from the outside and also has a full bar. We had a few different servers but everyone was nice and they really had everything well organized. Next time I'm in Philly, I will definitely be back! read more

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I no longer live in a place with accessible dim sum, so every time I am in Philly I find myself back in Chinatown. It was a hoppin' spot but service was excellent and food was delicious. My one regret is that it seems that Dim Sum places no longer have the rolling carts where you just get to order based on what looks good in the moment. read more

Food: Great! We were definitely satisfied with the quality & portions! Highly recommend the chicken on a stick & the Chives and Pork Dumplings (steamed). Service: Attentive but not overly friendly Ambiance: Bright, clean and good music. (Though there was no signage outside- They only accept cash here. ATM inside.) read more

Dim Sum Garden - Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumplings (Catering) - Dim Sum Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I recently went back to this place and it was renovated completely I was told. It is clean and bright. Services were good. But that's about all ended there. Food was absolutely subpar and not like what it was before. I asked the server about the ownership, was told it's the same owner. If that's true then they definitely have a different head chef because the taste is completely different now. I have never seen a pork and crispy noodle drowned in a pool of tasteless sauces. It's just horrible. Souup dumplings wrappers was too thick and fragile. Shanghai wonton in red oil dressing was a bad joke. Onions packed has nothing to write home about! read more

If you're in search for delicious, plump, hot soup dumplings, look no further. We stopped by for lunch and although the restaurant was packed, we were seated immediately and service throughout the meal was very quick and attentive. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, pork and crab soup dumplings, pork and shrimp shao mai, shrimp dumplings, hot and sour soup, double cooked pork with a side of rice, and some jasmine tea. I'll start by saying every dish we ordered was delicous. We were surprised by how big the soup dumplings were! Lots of soup inside. Of the two soup dumplings, the favorite was pork. The pork and crab dumpling was lacking crab flavor. However, the pork and shrimp shao mai was even better than the soup dumpling! Very meaty, savory, and flavorful. The double cooked pork was also very good. Cooked perfectly. Hot and sour soup was okay. Standard and nice on a cold day but not a must have. Dim sum garden is a spot you should definitely try if you haven't already. As others have mentioned, it is cash only! read more

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First time here. Food was good. We got noodles and it was not overly greasy and very flavorful. Came in with my baby, she was being loud and made a mess but the servers were very understanding and didn't make a big deal. Will be back! read more

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Went here recently and the food was alright. For all the hype this place has received I was underwhelmed. The service was just okay and the new store was definitely very nice. Overall a good restaurant but not worth a wait read more

The crowds on the weekend are insane, so insane I'm not sure if it's worth trying to get a spot! The food is good. Nothing I ordered was bad and I loved the noodles. Even my toddler loved the noodles! The soup dumplings are on point, Surprisingly the bubble tea is also really good, and was a perfect dessert. The service was... eh. They were clearly overworked because the crowds were insane. Not to mention I got banished to the basement dining room which is a little dank (but ultimately fine). Nice spot, just too crowded. I guess that's hype for you. read more

Dim Sum Garden - Pork lo mein and pork and Chives & Pork Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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First time I came here was on a Wednesday afternoon, and the food was delicious. My friend ordered the soup dumplings, and the broth was packed with so much flavor. I got the beef with hot peppers, it wasn't spicy but very flavorful. You could smell the beef as they brought it to the table, and I already knew it was good before I even took a bite. Everything had the perfect balance of spice and taste. My friend said she's always satisfied here, and I get why. I came back the very next day late afternoon, but it wasn't quite the same, the flavor was missing something. Maybe it was just an off day, so I'm willing to give them another try. Prices are reasonable, the servers are attentive, and there's plenty of seating. read more

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You can never go wrong at dim sum garden. From the karaoke singer at the entrance to the delicious meal and reasonable prices. Start to finish this is a great place to go and the full restaurant proved my point. But despite the crowd service is still fast and friendly. The soup dumplings are amazing. The broth is packed with flavor, we order the crab and pork this time. The chicken is tender and the garlic sauce is fabulous. The biggest complaint is it's very loud and noisy. And this time they did forget our dumplings. We had to ask twice for them. read more

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Clean & spacious restaurant. Friendly staff. Across from a small, very authentic, and affordable Chinese market. This is my Philly friend's favorite. He got fried pork & chive soup dumplings and chicken "lo mein." I got delicious & generous chicken soup dumplings with perfect sauce! I got the flat noodles with beef without mushrooms. The noodles are PERFECTLY chewy and delicious. (Are they called chow fun??) These pumpkin "cakes" are paradigm shifting! Incredible textures, not too sweet, irresistible! [Also - if you eat there, it's cash only, but if you door dash for pick up, you can use your card.] DELICIOUS! read more

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Dim sum garden in their new spot is well decorated, clean, and much larger with a bar. Still cash only as well. Expansive menu with all sorts of dim sum, noodles, meat entrees, small plates, and also specialty drinks. Staff were attentive to help for the most part. Shrimp dumplings were good though on the smaller side. Beef dumpling was tasty and well seasoned. Pork soup dumpling was good, decent flavored broth and meat inside. Didn't get the giant soup dumpling but heard it was tasty. read more

Dim Sum Garden - Assorted dim sum items - Dim Sum Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It's no fine dining establishment, simple, dim sum restaurant, good food for the pricing. The only thing that I feel they should mention in bigger lettering than a small little corner on the menu is that they're cash only ! which can put someone in a predicament because it's not stated in the front door or in big lettering in the menu, only a tiny little letter that no one even probably notices aside from that, I would recommend it. read more

Bustling dim sum spot in Chinatown. At times it's hard to get a table as a walk in on the weekend. Has a bevy of authentic dishes and dim sum. read more

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Incredible soup dumplings Your location is amazing and the staff have a great all you need to know is that there are incredible soup dumpling here read more

This five stars are based on the excellent service and the experience of trying the giant soup dumpling, The newly renovated restaurant has nice ceilings and clean ambiance. I got there around 11 and got seated right away, 75 percent of the tables were already occupied. As the day progressed, more people are coming in a rapid pace. My waitress Avila is super friendly and courteous. Food came out pretty fast. I ordered shiu may and hargaw. They are decent. My giant soup dumpling was super hot. I recommend not to eat it right away because it will burn your mouth and throat. It come with a straw that is commonly used for bubble tea to drink the broth. I finished drinking the flavorful broth with the spoon as I was scooping three mini meatballs in the dumpling. Definitely get it for an experience. Cash only. There's an ATM by the entrance read more

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Amazing dim sum, the original! I got the lowdown about this restaurant from a friend in the neighborhood. I'm glad she brought me here! I did not partake in the somewhat gimmicky "giant soup dumpling," but my friend vouches for it, so there you go. We split a ton of food on a Sunday with plenty of leftovers. Fantastic service and attention, as our water glasses never got empty. My favorites were the shrimp with udon noodles and the scallion pancakes, which were doughy, crispy and so delicious. I love that there's plenty of seating for both small parties like ours and groups! read more

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I LOVE DIM SUM GARDEN! But can they please accept card so I don't have to pull out cash every time? I love their beef ho fun. Thick noodles are my faveee and the amount of noodles, beef, and beansprouts is perfection! I also love drowning my noodles in black vinegar and chili oil. The har gow was also delicious and the shrimp tasted fresh! Would highly recommend this spot for dim sum! read more

Dim Sum Garden - Har gow - Dim Sum Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This spot has been on my yelp hit list for a few years. Checked out their new location right in the heart of Chinatown. Let me say, they did not disappoint! Everything was delicious from the dumplings to the sides. Some of the other standouts for me where the dry fried string beans, spare ribs, and the chicken with garlic sauce. Great service. It's definitely worth mentioning that they are CASH ONLY. It's not noted anywhere in the restaurant that I saw, but they do have two ATM machines on site. read more

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First time at the new location. Bigger space than last location. Not sure names of dishes bc MIL ordered everything. Food Comments: - fish soup dish had no flavor - soup dumplings had thicker than ideal skin and not enough soup but flavor was good - rice cake dish was mediocre - sliced pork and wonton soup were decent - duck was dry and mostly bone Service and interior were great though. Workers were pleasant and made sure we were good. Inside looked clean and modern. Thought it was neat how they included a frozen dumpling menu. TLDR: would rather go somewhere else in Chinatown for more flavorful and authentic Chinese food. would go again only if someone else really wanted to go read more

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This place is still amazing and the quality/service has not changed. They moved to a much bigger location with a full bar that's only a couple doors down from the previous location. It's enormous and busy inside. Ordered the Shanghai crabmeat and pork soup dumplings, sautéed crispy lettuce, beef ho fun noodles and sesame chicken. Everything was delicious, but the soup dumplings were the star of the show. Perfect ratio and something I wish I could eat daily! read more

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The place was really nice inside and the service was fast. The menu was quite extensive and we thought the giant soup dumpling was so cool! Everything was very affordable and the quantity is pretty large. I just feel like the flavors were quite average and honestly not amazing. read more

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First time visiting Dim Sum Garden, and I'm already looking forward to going back! The food was fantastic and truly lived up to the hype. The spot is new, immaculate and still CASH ONLY. The largest shumai I've ever seen! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and each bite was a perfect mix of savory goodness. The soup dumplings were another highlight--while this is only my second time trying them, I was seriously impressed by the rich, flavorful broth inside. Definitely a must-try! The sauteed bok choy was incredibly fresh, and the simplicity of the dish let the natural flavors really shine. I couldn't get enough of it. On a personal note, I've had better buns--the dough wasn't as light and fluffy as I prefer. That said, the filling was delicious, especially the veggie bun, which had great flavor and texture. I'm likely to skip the buns next time, but that's just my own taste preference. The only slight downside was when my friend asked for a fork--while they did provide it, the response wasn't exactly warm or friendly. Just a minor hiccup in what was otherwise a great experience. Parking can be tricky around the area, but definitely worth the visit. Will absolutely be back for more! read more

New location means more space, better lighting, but not exactly better service. Dumplings are still top notch, the salt and pepper wings need more pepper flavor (have you tried the salt and pepper wings at David's Mai Lah Wai?), and I still adore their fried string beans. This is a great spot for a bite to eat with friends or family- just don't sit near the door in the winter- and don't expect your wait staff persons to offer you extra napkins or more water. read more

Dim Sum Garden - Fried String Beans are great chopstick practice. - Dim Sum Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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