If you're looking for tasty and cheap Dim Sum, this is the place for you! If you go with a group of friends you can get SO FULL off of $8. I couldn't believe it. Of course you can get a sider variety of everything from dim sum places in SF/LA...but this is freaking Seattle! I never expected to fine a decently legit Chinese place during my trip to Washington, so it was a great surprise! My favorite thing we ordered was the sticky rice, it was unlike i've ever had! No salty egg yolk (which was relieving for me, never liked that part), no salted pork and chinese sausage (which disappointed me actually, I love that part), but it was filled with this saucy meaty filling which was DELICIOUS! Fresh, cheap, and good Chinese food...yummmm read more

I'm kind of new to the dim sum world, and have only been once before this... but if this is how dim sum is supposed to taste.. then I'm definitely not missing out. The food is cheap here, but everything tasted exactly the same. I was leaning more towards a 2-star but stuck with the 3 because it wasn't BAD, it was just... "A-OK." read more

I am being generous by giving them 2 * the him bow was cold plus it was 90%bread. The shi Mau found hair in a couple of m not only one 4.

The dirty kitchen, unkempt eating area and rude, unresponsive employees can't hide the fact that their food tastes worse than anything I'd get from the freezer section of the market just across the street. Never again. read more

Saturday, 1:15 about 80 degrees. There was only one other family there. The waitress brought tea and a extra place setting quickly. The shrimp toast was crunchy (I'd never had it before) and will serve me well as a reference to judge other restaurants. However, it was greasy, which tastes great when hot. The meal was a cheap,and freshly made. I will go back to explore dishes not on the dim sum menu and more of the steamed and baked dim sum. The place was very clean, freshly painted, and the plates are brand new. Three people, $19. read more

Yeah, no. I ordered from here from DoorDash tonight b/c I was sick. It was pretty bad. Just don't. We ended up throwing most of the food away. read more

No kidding- the food was great because we were STARVING! It takes the waitress about ten minutes to bring out the food and she brings it out plate by plate. The service was too slow and the waitress was too busy doing to go orders and "double checking them". Then triple checking the to go orders. And she kept checking her to go orders even though our food was just sitting at the counter. What a HUGE waste of time! Stop checking your to go orders and give me my food! At last, another waitress comes out to get our food but she only came out once in a blue moon. They never even bought out the iced water which we asked for about five times. Food was average. read more

Have walked by this place a million times and today, thanks to Yelp, we finally tried it out. At 10:45 on a Sunday morning it was blessedly uncrowded (think hour long wait in the ID) - we were seated immediately and given menus and tea. There are no dim sum carts but we know what we like so we ordered and waited only about 5-10 minutes before the first items started to emerge. I usually prefer the ambiance of dim sum carts but the bonus today was that our items were piping hot because they were made just for us. The food was really good - we left full and happy at just more than $10 per person before tip. We will be back! read more

This is definitely a nice small mom and pop establishment and I recommend ordering out from here for your quick dim sum fix. I ordered takeout with several orders of each dim sum dish and it was ready in 25 mins. Everything was hot and fresh when we opened it. The ha gao (shrimp dumpling) in particular was super tasty, nicely salted, with a tender rice wrap. The siu mai (pork dumpling) was also really tasty. The sesame balls I swear they just made because they were nicely crisp on the outside with the soft glutinous interior and still steaming when I got into it. The xiao long bao (soup dumplings) had more ginger and vinegar inside than I'm used to but was good. The gai lan (Chinese broccoli) and ha choung fun (shrimp rice noodle roll) were standard and good. Parking was a breeze since there were plent of parking spots in the median of the road and I appreciate how it's close to the VA hospital ~15 min walk or 5 min drive. read more

I'm a big fan of this place. If you are not too picky about your service people speaking English, or completely sanitary, or nice, or "oh honey do you lai to try our hao special?", then this place is da bomb. The food is not the best, but it's consistently not bad. The price will knock your socks off ($7/person and you will be full). It is a plus if you can speak Cantonese. If not, they have a picture menu. read more

Mediocre at best. The dimsum is clearly frozen then reheated, not at all fresh. The ambience is also a little awkward and tacky, and service is practically non-existent. You're better off traveling to Chinatown for quality dimsum. read more

okkkk fine they're rude, actually really rude so they get knocked off a whole star for that one, but it's good, fast, and cheap. there's ample parking and you don't ever have to wait to take a seat. this is the only place in the area i know where u can get decent dim sum, and walk away with paying $7/person (sharing of course with 3 or more, it's too hard if you were just 1 or 2 people) that INCLUDES tax and tip. if you can ignore the curtness (think of it as fast and efficient?) and the rudeness (ummmmmm trying to think of how i can spin being rude in a good way...uhhhh...culture difference? haha) i'd probably give this a solid 4 stars. check it out. read more

The best dim sum around? No, but it sure is fast and cheap, and not bad at all. Bunch of my friends grew up eating here, and I've been a semi-regular ever since they introduced me to it a few yrs ago. For the uninitiated, they even have pics on the menu to make it easier on you. Park in one of the center islands on the street outside. read more

Surprisingly medicore. Can't in good conscious recommend. Usually not busy though which is a plus.

Dim Sum House is all about the food-- always fresh, hot, and to-die-for. Whether your favorite is the deep-fried shrimp stuffed tofu, the crispy noodle chow mein, the shrimp balls, shumai or another dish, you will not be disappointed. Guaranteed. No carts here - you order off the menu (with pictures) or the specials on the wall (with descriptions). The price is right--4 of us stuffed ourselves with 12 orders and the bill came to $50 (incl tax). Atmosphere and service are what you'd expect at this classic hole-in-the-wall. No frills, but service is fast and efficient--if the teapot is empty, open the lid and the pot will be filled. Little effort is put on décor or inviting in passersby from the sidewalk--the restaurant is behind a Metro bus stop on Beacon Ave. You will need to step around the street trash to enter the front door. But once inside, Seattle's best dim sum awaits. read more

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This review is based on takeout. It was Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm and I was in the neighborhood. Decided to give this place a try since I've heard mixed reviews about this place from friends. It is definitely a hole in the wall and these are usually the hidden gems that offer the best food, right? What got under my skin from the start was the late 30s/early 40s gal working behind the counter. She was probably having a very bad day or that's just how she is most of the time? Anyway, she was not nice and seemed very irritated that I was opting for takeout and was huffing and puffing as I tried to quickly scan the menu to place my order. I felt as if I was being stared down by this woman. Goodness, a smile won't kill you! When you're a mom and pop shop, I would think you'd make an effort to be somewhat welcoming to earn repeat business. Is that too much to ask? Maybe so. However, when another Chinese customer stood up to leave, she smiled, thanked them and immediately turned back to me with a scowl on her face. Ah, so because I'm not Chinese, I get the salty treatment. Got it. Food wise, I ordered sticky rice, shrimp dumplings, seafood dumplings, shrimp/chive dumplings and shumai. The quality was decent. I didn't have a sodium and/or msg hangover which is a win in my book. I would only come back here if and only if I'm in the area and am desperate for dim sum. Also, I'd still only order takeout because I rather eat in the comfort of my own home than be surrounded by a grumpy/rude staff in an already dreary and depressing interior. Glad I ran across the street to Mimi's Bakery (read review) to order some cake while I waited. read more

No matter how good the food may be, the customer service here is really, really bad. My wife and I have been here, maybe, 4 times before yesterday's visit, and we always leave the place vowing never to ever come back again. The customer service is always atrocious. So why did we come back again yesterday afternoon? Because it's hard to find parking in Chinatown nowadays, we were in a hurry, we just wanted to order and take-out some dim sum for Sunday lunch, and we thought we could put up with the rude and horrible customer service this one time even though we have had bad experiences here before. We were so stupid. Once again, the employees never smiled, never welcomed us. We were in our nice church clothes, me even wearing my tie and long sleeves shirt, yet the staff made us wait a long time without even acknowledging our presence. Yes, the place was filled with hungry customers, but the owner of this business should rethink their seemingly normal practice of totally ignoring the people who just came in the door. We stood at the order counter for about 10 minutes before someone asked us what we would like to order. Because we wanted to confirm how much came in an individual order for hum bao or siu mai, so we would know how much to order, we had to ask some questions. After the first question, we had to wait again, as the lady moved over to total up a bill for someone else. The next couple of questions were answered very brusquely, we thought. We were taken aback by the rudeness. My wife and I excused ourselves and we walked out of the restaurant, vowing again never to ever return. This time we mean it. Just don't understand why this establishment puts so little value in customer service. read more

Oh dear, this poor, sad place needs a major cleaning. The interior was filthy. We sat up front and the picture window sill was covered with dead bugs and years and years worth of accumulated dirt. The dirt just about did me in. I was sorely tempted to exit but my friend wanted to eat so I gamely carried on. The waitress was very nice and the restaurant does have a long list of dim sum. That's about all I can say on a positive note. I would rather pay a tad more and go to one of my other dim sum places that are clean. read more

Fresh homemade dumplings and very a great price!

I got hangry so I ran in here and it was so good! I will definitely be back. great shrimp balls and turnip cakes.

My uncertainty about this place (dim-sum all day? take-out only? cash only? inside seating?) kept me away, and now I regret that I hadn't discovered this great hole-in-the-wall sooner. I found the Dim Sum to be just as good if not better (and certainly fresher, from not having been rolled around on carts all morning) than the offerings at nearby Joy Palace, the price is right, and the seating and service are more than ample. If you want the crazy traditional dim sum experience, this is not the place for you-- if, however, you want delicious, fresh-made dumplings and bean curd rolls quickly and at a good price, this is the place for you! I will say that their noodle dishes were not as exciting-- seems that dim sum options are indeed their forte, as one might expect. Also a great option for take-out or catering your next get-together! read more

I feel like this place is a best kept secret. It's always quiet when we go there Sunday morning but the dim sum is phenomenal! I'm a huge fan of the pot stickers, pineapple buns, hum boa, shrimp toast, and shu mei. My husband and I specifically don't tell people about it because we don't want it to get crazy full of people! read more

I will never come here again! I came with my son one time and the dim sum is nasty, cold and tasted old.

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! The two employees were rude to our group! So this was my first and LAST time to visit this place because my friend just brought me here. When we arrived, our server didn't even smile or ask us if we want to order something to drink. The old woman with glasses was not friendly at all! She has an angry and grumpy face, kept on complaining in her language so we will not understand. She raised her voice at my friend and other customers. I saw customers leaving this place because they did not like how they were treated! A lady customer next to our table told her boyfriend "they're so rude!!!" I normally don't write reviews but we really had a bad experience eating at this place so I don't want you to experience it. They need training so they can improve their weakness. Don't give them your business, definitely not worth it!!! read more

A hole-in-the-wall dim sum place for a quick cheap meal, if you don't mind the rude, really rude, and poor service. My experience here is just like what other reviewers have described - the waitresses seem to have a bad attitude and dispise their customers. They slammed the dim sum that you ordered on the table, then decided she wanted to take it to another customer without any explanation or apology. When inquired about our order, we were very rudely told that it was just not for us and gave us a bad attitude as if their mistake is our fault. The waitresses just stand around and stare at you (but won't fill your water or clean your crowded little table full of empty plates) or just loudly talk shit about their customers in Chinese. A few of our common and usually quick dim sum items like shrimp dumplings and shao mai took over 30 mins and did not arrive until our whole family finished our meals. The servers attitude towards customers were really ignorant and appalling, even compared to any low end Chinese restaurant. I would rather not have to worry about them spitting in my food and therefore will not bring my family back here again. Duck-Li and Dim Sum King in Chinatown are much better alternatives for quick cheap dim sum among many others. I don't mind crude mannerisms but I certainly will not eat at a place where they make it so obvious that they dispise their customers. I have to question if I can really trust the food that they feed me and my family. Now that the other reviewer mentioned that he discovered that the waitress took liberty and added a fraudulent tip on the receipt after the customer wrote "$0" for very rude service, I will have to watch out for mine when my monthly statement arrives. No dim sum meal is worth this much trouble! read more

Always order pick up here since they are close to my house and their congee and steam rice noodles are pretty good :)

Not worth it. More family style for big groups. I order dim sum and 1 was enough for 6 people too much food pricey

My husband and I love Dim Sum house. We were getting tired of getting cold food from the steam table carts. Plus since dim sum started to become popular the prices of other dim sum restaurants were going up. We are friendly people and always treated well. The owners remember us. My sister is in town from Eastern Washington and we're taking her tomorrow, which is the third time we've taken her. We are always pleased with their food. Just a reminder, there could be a bit of a language issue, they are not rude. Simple people making a living. read more

Still the best dim sum in town and very economical. Good variety of items on the menu also.

The food here is good and cooked to order- so that is always a plus with dim sum. Not all dishes get a four star rating, but for the most part everything is good enough especially for the price! As for the service, it isn't anything to write home about, but it is what I expect at a small Asian restaurant. At least they aren't rude, bring you water when you ask and leave you alone while you eat. What more can you ask for? read more

Came here because it's only a 2 min drive from my friend's house. The food is bland and not that tasty. The sticky rice was basically a little pork, rice and some brown slime. The exterior is so dirty. is it so hard to clean up your windows? Man, I would hate to see what the kitchen looks like. read more

Its a hit and miss sometimes its goood. Most of time its good and they are open early. I love eating food so its always fun to go early and close to home :) read more

Their egg tarts are different from the typical ones you fid elsewhere, and they are really good!

Hum Bao AMAZING! My son loves this place. Now that we moved back to California there are no Dim Sum Places that compare, at least when it comes to the Hum Bao. I have to preorder some every trip back! read more

I love Dim Sum House. Its just a 5 minute bike ride from where I live, so I could be biased by the convenience. I've had better dim sum, and perhaps the place could be a little cleaner, but the food is always fast, fresh and hot. Like, really hot - be careful. I have never had the "rude service" as some reviewers have mentioned. Maybe its because I know what I'm going to order before I even walk in. Sometimes I keep my menu to order more, but I've never felt rushed. Everlasting tea, cheap dumplings, comforting bowls of congee - this is a hole-in-the-wall worth visiting if you're in the area. read more

We rather like this little spot. Sure, it is rough around the edges, the "waitstaff" are of few words.... but, the food is good, and very reasonably priced. read more

Went in with some friends, we were seated fast . Not once did the waitress ask us if we would like something to drink. My friends order some noodle dishes and yours truly had rice with chicken. Don't know if it was chicken ribs or what but there were bones throughout all pieces. My friends noodles as smelt of windex. Can't say I'll be back anytime soon read more

They don't speak much but the dimsum says a lot. I'm no dimsum pro but this place is about as good as it gets. I've never been disappointed ordering randomly and loving it. If you're in the neighborhood, and feeling a little hungry don't hesitate to stop here. I don't go to this place for decor or customer service, I go for dimsum. read more

I take my kids here all the time for dim sum. A cheap place to get a quick lunch. They are closed on Wednesdays and not open for dinner. This place reminds me of the King Cafe in Chinatown before they closed down years ago. Very good soup noodles and rice dishes too! read more

I love the dim sum house! Everything is so good, the shrimp dumplings, the shu-mai, chicken feet, and the seafood dumplings! They're all so good! So if you have time come over to the restaurant it's really good. And trust me you'll love it, so stop on by! Oh, also you'll love the hum bao! Stop, drop, and. Eat!! read more