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    Dim Sum House

    3.9 (554 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    He ended up liking the General Tsos better and it wasn't spicy
    Jessica C.

    We went for lunch. They had a lunch menu with many options for $15 each . Our waiters were super cute and I love a drink that is strong enough not to taste like juice. We found parking on the street a block away it was perfect. Their service was fast. Their food came out fast and tasty my favorite was general tsos chicken and my lychee martini loved the plants and the ambience. If I had one complain would be the hostess. I asked to sit in the booth and she said no because it was for larger parties but all the people that were sitting there were only 2 people and we were 3 with child. Also there were 3 empty booths the entire time we were there. Last my guys loved the pool table . If I were visiting university city/chop again I would return . Thanks Dim Sum House!

    Honey Vinegar Spare Ribs, Sticky Rice in Banana Leaf (1 Piece), Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai, Pork Soup Dumplings
    Crystal M.

    I ordered takeout via DoorDash. If I ate it fresh inside maybe my experience might have been better. Everything was okay but definitely not delicious. The spare ribs were pretty good but again, nothing substantial. Furama was definitely better flavor wise and provided an adequate amount sauces that complimented the amount of food we ordered.

    Spicy Tofu Fish Fillet and Eggplant Garlic Sauce
    Jess F.

    This spot has one of the best spicy tofu fish fillet I've ever had, and I've had this dish at probably 20 different places. I'd come back just for this dish. We also had the eggplant with garlic sauce, which was delicious but was simply outshined by the fish. Unfortunately I actually did not try any of the dim sum but if it's anything like their dishes, it'll be great. The interior is an interesting combination of a Chinese restaurant with traditional decor, plus a sports bar. The workers are attentive and prompt. I will definitely return when visit Philly again!

    Connie S.

    We ordered the shrimp and chive dumpling, pork soup dumpling, and pickled garlic cucumber. The pickled garlic cucumber was extremely garlicky--it really hit the nose--and we weren't fans of the type of cucumber used. We're more accustomed to Persian cucumbers in this kind of dish, which might explain our reaction. The pork soup dumpling looked a bit deflated when it arrived, but it still had good flavor and a good amount of soup inside. Unfortunately, we found a strand of hair in the shrimp and chive dumpling. The manager handled it promptly and removed the item from our bill, which we appreciated. That said, the dumpling wrap was noticeably thick and lacking texture. Since they didn't offer a replacement for the shrimp and chive dumplings, we ordered the shrimp and pork siu mai instead--and we're glad we did. It was the highlight of the night: meaty, flavorful, and well-prepared.

    Rob B.

    Absolute amazing place. Super modern feeling and super clean, way more upscale feel at a very reasonable price. The price on some things are pricey but on others, it's reasonable. The soup dumplings and beef ho fun are a must try as well. Service is great, they are very quick and care to your needs right away. Also comes with free hot tea when you sit down, something no other restaurants do, which is a nice touch.

    Lunch Special General Tso's Chicken
    Patrick G.

    Great Restaurant! My daughter had eaten here once before. My daughter, son in law, me and wife stopped in after walking around Drexel University. I had one of the lunch specials, General Tso's with fried rice and a bowl of the hot and sour soup. Probably the best hot and sour soup that I've ever had!The sauce had great flavor with a little bite from the dried red peppers. The chicken was tender and juicy. My son in law dried three different types of dumplings and said all of them were great. My wife had the Pad Thai which she loved. My daughter had The Singapore Mei Fun. I tried it and the curry was awesome.

    Isabella W.

    Went in for lunch yesterday and had a great experience. Loved the shrimp sui mai and the dan dan noodles (with chicken). We also ordered the spicy shrimp dimsums (red in color) but didn't like it that much. It wasn't too spicy and the skin was too thick for my liking. All in all a good place to dine in.

    kung pao chicken, white rice, and won ton soup
    Carolin M.

    My partner and I had a cute date at the Dim Sum House this week. Highly recommend the wonton soup and oolong tea -- really soothed my sore throat! The kung pao chicken was extremely garlicy, not a big fan. However, the waiter was attentive and it all came out to a great price. I will definitely be coming back!

    Laura P.

    Modern dim sum joint with different varieties of Chinese foods including Taiwanese and Cantonese, they serves alcohol as well. Service is good but standard for a chain, it's not traditional but it's good, I have been there a numerous times for different occasions. Would recommend!

    Big menu!
    Rachel C.

    Wanted dim sum but didn't want to drive all the way downtown to Chinatown. The restaurant is on the second floor, but there is an elevator if you can't or don't want to take the stairs. We were seated in a booth and although the ambient noise was loud, it was still easy to hear my dining companions. Everything we ate was delicious. We got the sesame soy brussels at the recommendation of another yelp review and they did not disappoint- they were crispy but not charred tasting and so flavorful. The tofu in black bean sauce was very tasty although difficult to eat neatly so would avoid if you are on a first date or business meal. The shrimp siu mai were gigantic and the shrimp tasted very fresh and with minimal filler involved. The highlight for me though was the beef filled scallion pancake- it was the perfect amount of...well...everything. If we hadn't had so much food already, I probably would have ordered another one! My one regret is that they didn't have the sesame balls filled with red bean paste or the baked bbq pork bun. I don't get out for dim sum often and would have liked these standards. The key as always is to go with a large enough group that you can justify getting lots of tastes!

    Edamame and Truffle Dumpling
    Victoria K.

    This is simply very good dim sum. We ordered a lot (I didn't even get photos of everything because we were starving, so the photos are just a fraction of everything we ate), and literally everything was good. There isn't really anything that I would say I hated. It was just good food. What brought this up to 5 stars for me were two dishes: the shrimp and chive dumplings and the turnip cakes. These shrimp and chive dumplings... first of all, it was a banging combination. I'm obsessed with chives. Second of all, it came out fried and crispy, which elevated it. As I'm about to write about the turnip cakes, I'm realizing that I'm about to say the same thing about them as I did for the dumplings. This turnip cake was SO GOOD because it was deep fried. The cake itself also melted in your mouth, and the dish itself came with a lot of individual cakes so it was simply good value for the amount of food you got. I've absolutely been thinking about both of those dishes since returning home, and I await the next time I get to eat them again.

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    I was fond of the atmosphere of this establishment. The pleasant personnel, nice music and yummy food were a wonderful night.

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    Fantastic edamame and truffle dumplings. The beef-stuffed scallion pancakes are to die for, too.

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    Ask the Community - Dim Sum House

    Do you serve dim sum on carts or do customers order off a menu?

    Order from a menu

    Is there parking?

    Metered street parking.

    Is the dining room quite? I'm looking for a place to have a family dinner where it is quite enough for us all to catch up on our lives.

    The dining rooms have moderate noise. It is not too loud to have a conversation, but during busy hours there may be a lot of background chatter.

    Do they have an Elevator?

    Yes, they have an elevator right as you walk in downstairs lobby area.

    Do I need a reservation?

    Hey Lily, While we don't require reservations, we do encourage them, especially for larger parties… 

    Do they have a happy hour?

    Yes we do! Monday thru Friday from 5-7pm!

    Do you they offer dim sum for dinner?

    Yes we do! Full menu including dim sum available until 10pm and limited dim sum menu until 1am!

    Are they gluten free friendly?

    Yes we are! Our new menu will feature a gluten free section comprised of all of the items on our menu that are gluten free!

    Is it cash only?

    Nope. They take credit cards.

    Last time when I visited here around midnight, the restaurant was extremely noisy with very LOUD music playing. Does this happen every midnight? (Except Monday when they close early)

    Somewhat, most noisy on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights!

    Is it BYO?

    It's not. They have delicious drinks however.

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    3.8(3.2k reviews)
    2.4 mi•Chinatown
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    4.0(581 reviews)
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    Let me start off by saying it was a solid 4 star place. What moved it to 5 was that they were…read moreattentive and brought a cute little lighted stick when our 2 yo grandson was hangry. What I also appreciated was that they constantly came by to make sure everything was all right and refilled our water glasses without us having to ask! This is the second restaurant I've been to where I didn't have to pay water! We came for dinner and had: salt and pepper "squid head" 5/5: lol. i saw this at another table and asked if it was salt and pepper calamari and she replied "squid head" hahahahah. I'm a tentacle kind of gal and not rings so I loved this dish! the salt and pepper with the jalapeños was great but the kicker was the bits of fried garlic on top. yum yum! soy sauce chow mein 4/5: nothing special but not bad. The portion was huge! beef chow fun dry fried 5/5: nice soft noodles, good beef, what else do you need? black bean sauce spare ribs 4/5: real pieces of spare ribs not just fatty; couple of pieces of taro snuck in tho. shrimp egg rolls 5/5: my grandson loved this! deep fried shrimp balls 5/5: large shrimp balls fried just right! pork/shrimp sui mai 5/5: the sui mai was large and it was more shrimp than pork so that shows they weren't trying to be cheap with fillers. salted egg yolk lava bun 5/5: this is our son's favorite dish. so hard to find a place that has the salted egg yolk and makes it steamed perfectly for a "lava" run. This is definitely going to be our go to spot when we're in town visiting. the portions are large and the service and food is great. you often don't find that perfect trifecta! we'll be back! What im

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    2.5 mi•Chinatown
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    1.6 mi•Art Museum District, Fairmount, Logan Square, Spring Garden
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    This place is full!! Dining room hopping. Small and seemingly a lot of locals. Very helpful…read morefriendly staff. 4 wings $7.55. I got 4 flats. Tasty flavor but I think I should've read fine print. General Tso shrimp was solid! Flavorful and semi spicy. Just a note for you to notice it is spicy but nothing hot or overwhelming. The ramen I was shocked it did not have flavor. I drank the broth just outright but nothing flavorful. Weird, right? I give a 3.5 averaged 4 cause service. Would I return? Maybe... maybe try dim sum but I wouldn't order the wings or ramen again.

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