We stepped a bit out of our usual food-travel zone and ventured down to Dim Sum King in the Bradenton/Sarasota to eat with family friends at their recommendation. With that being said, the hour-and-ten minute drive from Lutz was well worth the effort to eat the Dim Sum King (plus we made a day out of it). For starters, Dim Sum King excelled in all the categories of variety, quality, and freshness. Dim Sum King's dim sum is ordered from the menu - you mark the number of the respective dim sum plate that you wish to order on a dry-erase menu placard and receive the food as they are made. While different than the push-cart ordering which gives you more of an eyes-on confirmation of the actual dishes and a nostalgic-traditional dim-sum brunch vibe, the menu ordering offers a different approach. Ordering from the menu potentially means that each plate is cooked right and not sitting in the steaming cart which may result in overcooked food or sogginess. So the food does come out fresh here! When it comes to variety, Dim Sum King has most of the usual suspects - har gow, shui mai, chicken feet, short ribs, tripe, lo bak go (turnip cake), shrimp/beef/veggie cheung fun (rice noodle rolls), and sticky rice. Additionally, they carry other fanciful dim sum dishes such as zhaliang (fried Chinese donut rice noodle roll), crispy shrimp toast and stuffed eggplant. Simple and great dim sum menu! The quality is arguably the best I've had in a while. Each dish was made and cooked to perfection. Specific call outs to the crispy shrimp toast and beef cheung fun - these were amazing in both flavor and textures. Our friends told us that the place usually has a line. Perhaps it was right after the holidays, but they were seated promptly around 12pm when they arrived. The restaurant has two large round banquet tables that seat approximately 10, with smaller set-ups of booths and table between. Definitely one of the best dim sum spots in this region of Florida! read more

In the area so I decided to try it- friendly staff, crowded; mostly takeout. I was told it would be about 1/2 hr. wait given Sunday evening. Fortunately, it came out sooner, well packaged with generous servings. I got grilled dumplings, house fried rice and General Tso's chicken . Best Chinese I have had in Sarasota. Plenty of parking - part of UTC Mall complex; West side of Cooper Creek read more

Dim Sum King - Dim Sum Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Food was great, my husband had wonton soup. The wontons were excellent and the bowl was large enough for 3 people to have more than one full cup. Save room for the Egg custard desserts. So yummy, served warm. read more

They use to have so more options at Dim Sum King. I can definitely tell the difference. There's some dim sum here and entrees, but nothing very eye catching to me as before. I ordered the eggplant stuffed with shrimp dim sum. That was my fave. The crab Rangoon was quite small and lacking of filling and flavor. My husband has the beef chow fun and we have definitely had better and tiny pieces of protein for the price was not worth it. Also had the shrimp with black bean sauce and it was definitely very basic. Service was still pretty good. Food definitely not what it used to be to be. read more

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I came here with my teammates, and the servers were amazing to be able to quickly host a large party. The space was decent with lots of seating and overall fast service. The food was okay, I think it was a little lacking in flavor/freshness as I would like, but I had a good time enjoying with friends. read more

Dim Sum King - Dim Sum Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Need a quick bite to eat? This is your place for lunch and reasonably priced too. I came with a friend and enjoyed the general Tao dish and spring rolls. read more

Had dinner here last night, everything was wonderful and server's very nice. Small strip mall place but very well decorated, highly recommend the dim sum menu read more

Stopped here for lunch. Ordered the Mongolian Beef and my son the Wonton Soup. The lunches are $10-$12 including a beverage. Excellent deal!! Good size portions and very good quality. Service was great. Interior is plain but clean. read more

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Nice quiet place with great food and service. We ordered several things: walnut chicken, beef and baby bok choy, red pork, shrimp/pork and chicken shu mai, and beef ribs. All tasted great! Will come back again :) read more

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Ambiance: A sit down Chinese restaurant that isn't a buffet, unique! Service: Very kind, helpful and quick! Service with a smile and no complaints with our to-go order. Food: It's the prices that did it for me in this review! I got the general tso's chicken and wanted fried rice to go with it and that would have been nearly $30 alone! Must have some high rent $ being so close to UTC mall. So I just got the chicken with a side of broccoli for about $20. The food wasn't anything special especially for the price, still looking for the best general Tso's chicken in Sarasota. read more

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This hidden gem is covered by a bland exterior and not much to write about inside either. The staff was friendly and greeted me right away even though it was packed. I ordered the fried rice. It was probably was the top 3 fried rice that I have ever eaten and I have traveled the lower 48 states. I love the lemongrass that was in the rice. I will definitely be back. read more

Informal Chinese restaurant that offers dim sum all day, as well as a range of other Chinese food. Dim sum is very good, but not excellent quality we have had in major urban areas. I would recommend it for dim sum in the Bradenton/Sarasota area. read more

Still a winner for service, quality of food, and pleasant service for this part of the world! Our favorites are the: light as air, fluffy, not greasy scallion pancake shrimp dumplings chive and shrimp dumplings ( steamed) tofu and shrimp dim sum house made noodles are delicious Be sure and ask for the chili oil to add to your soy sauce for the dumpling dipping oil. Dim sum is served piping hot and 4 to an order. Hubby and I order our own portions- no sharing here except for the noodles - the dim sum is that good! Open for lunch and dinner- plenty of parking. Enjoy! read more

Lo mai gai was off the scales good. Cha siew bao wasn't great. Everything here pretty good and even with BBQ pork buns not great, everything else was pretty good. I think they just had a bad day on this one..but A+ read more

This place is by far the best Chinese food around. I know it's hard finding a spot in FL but this is def it.

Really like this place wished they were down here in the Gulf Gate area! Ordered the SS Chicken, Scallion Pancake, and House Fried Rice. The SS Chicken are perfectly portioned sizes and FRESH!! read more

Dim Sum King - Scallion Pancake, Pork & Shrimp Dumplings, & Pork Potstickers - Dim Sum Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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The food was absolutely delicious, and I'd come back for the flavors alone. My drink came out flat, and while they did replace it, I felt like I had to defend myself even though it was visibly and noticeably missing bubbles. As someone who gets anxious about speaking up, that moment was uncomfortable. Still, the food itself was great. read more

It's okay! Your average Asian food. I wouldn't say it's anything to write home about but my cousin loves it so I will eat it when they want to go. Servers are always very friendly and attentive. Decor is your average Asian restaurant. . read more

What a gem!!! This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Sarasota by far!! I'm used to eating good authentic Chinese food in NYC, and this is the inly place here that is just as good! Yes, JUST AS GOOD! Staff are super friendly, and the there is a great selection of food. It does get a bit packed in the dining room sometimes, but there's a reason for that! Show your support for this solid local Chinese restaurant. Trust me, you will enjoy it. You can thank me later! :) Stay Fresh Mother Fooders :p read more

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I found where all the Chinese go for dim sum around here! Food was authentic and freshly made. We had all the classics from Hong Kong: char siu bao, ha gao, cheung fun, short ribs and chicken feet! read more

Dim Sum King - Dim Sum Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Delicious foods and such nice people. Very good and especially quick service. The place though small, is well kept.

Will return although their food is generic. They've similar name with Diu Sim Kitchen, which can be confusing. The staff here said after a second or two pause, with bit tight facial expression that Kitchen's chef used to work here when I asked. Location: by the huge mall area, off the major roads. Decoration: pleasant with high ceiling. The drawings on their windows are whimsical. Service: very good. Food: generic. - The Shu Mai came so fast, before the tea was served, and it's lukewarm. - Shrimp dumpling is ok - tofu skin roll, uncut and looks old - chicken feet are over cooked Jasmine tea is really good and I like the shape of the tea pot We ordered Hunan beef to go, which is pretty good. The staff asked us if we'd like an order of rice which is an additional $1. In general, in the past, rice was usually free, comes with a main course. But I think the additional charge is a good thing - make people to think if they really want it - may reduce waste. read more

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While, I didn't take pictures, the food is among the best Chinese food that I've found in Sarasota. Looking forward to going back soon.

Wow. Searching for the meat in my life special was like searching for a needle in Pay step. I only went here because dim sum kitchen is on vacation for a month. I miss Chinese food and I thought I'd give it a try. My stirfry shrimp wood, not as flavorful as I would've expected and it was the counter of the sample was very small. The amount of mushrooms was the majority of. So because there were so little meat, I ordered special, and there might've been bye-bye the rest of all onions. I ordered the bai buns it was kind of bland. They were crumbs and food underneath my table, and under the tables around me and swept and cleaned. The place is just kind of depressing. I am in no way inspired to go back to this place, and I can't wait until them from the kitchen off the 70 in Lakewood Ranch is back from vacation because they do a great job and everything is fresh and everything is clean and the service staff are pleasant , on the ball, and one of them is happy and joyful. Yeah, I had a final death in my assessment of this place... Their prices are even higher than dim sum kitchen by a couple bucks. When I get Mongolian beef do some kitchen, they give me plenty of meat, and if I wanted to be my main meal I just add more meat and they charge me three dollars. read more

Dim sum ro order all day is a dream come true. Even though we arrived 40 minutes before closing time we were allowed to eat inside, people after is weren't so lucky they had to order to go. As a native NYer who has eaten on numerous authentic dim sum places this is a great place in Florida. Shrimp dumplings are an A, the wrapper could have been a little bit thinner. Fried shrimp balls are an A+, crispy ribbons of fried goodness outside large stuffed juicy shrimps in the ball. I would go here just for these. Steamed dumplings are a B, couldn't distinguish the type of meat inside Stuffed eggplant are an A, good sauce and stuffing ratio. Turnip cakes are a B, slightly pasty. Rice noodles are a C, about 3 thin strips each of chicken, pork and squid, for the price there should have been more protein and it was salty. Staff was pleasant and checked on us often. Service was fast. We weren't bother by them cleaning the back of the restaurant while we ate up front. Would definitely go back and recommend if you're a dim sum lover. read more

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Absolutely amazing!! I have been looking for Chinese cuisine around Sarasota and finally found the place. I ordered a wide variety of dishes from their all-day dim sum, thousand-egg porridge, sweet and sour soup, Shanghai rice cakes, and roasted duck Pros: all the food tasted amazing and was so authentic. The roasted duck is incredible and it is a shame you can only get it on the weekends. The skin is so crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. The soup comes in huge portions and definitely enough to share. The all-day dum sum has a great selection and is great for people like me who like to sleep in. Cons: none! Overall, I think this is the best Chinese restaurant on Sarasota. I have already been back twice and will continue to come to grab their dim sum and duck. Everything tastes so amazing here. read more

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Place was good, staff was so so. I would stop by again but not a place that I would go out of my way for. Was a little hipped up for it to be great but it was just good. Not bad just good. read more

Food quality was great and waitress was friendly. Only thing for us is the portion is really small. Normally 3-4 dishes could feed family of four (5 year old and 8 year old) but we feel not full after eating. But the dish was very delicious especially the duck! The skin was crispy. read more

A little gem for dim sum lovers. I really enjoy the food and the service was nice too. I was surprised how fresh the ingredients were, I love their steamed rolls with shrimp and crispy fried dough. Very good, I would definitely go back. read more

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Great selection! Delicious! Quick service! Hot & fresh! Love the Rice (noodle) rolls with XO sauce! Reasonable prices! Dim sum & full hot dishes! 2 of 2 nice meals this weekend. High ceilings! Recommended! read more

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While I'm happy to see more options for Chinese food appear in the Sarasota area, this restaurant is pretty average. It's not bad, but it could definitely be a lot better. The menu is pretty standard for a Cantonese restaurant, as is the choices for dim sum. Pretty much your usual items. However, because there still isn't too much dim sum competition in the area, the prices are definitely much more expensive for pretty average food. Service was ok. There was a wait for the table, but afterwards, it was pretty good. The ambiance was solid. Definitely trending in the modern direction. Overall, if I'm already in the area, I may drop by. But definitely isn't quite on the level of restaurant where I would go out of my way for dim sum. read more

Dim Sum King - Yang Chow Fried Rice and Seafood Pan Fried Noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Average food friendly service crowded restaurant Mongolian beef was all onions Hardly any beef read more

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Met up with family for Sunday dim sum. My uncle who lives in Sarasota recommended this place. For a person who grew up in Hong Kong, I say they have great dim sum. Food were served fresh and warm, even the baked BBQ pork buns and the pineapple custard buns. The pineapple custard buns had pineapple pieces in them which go very well with the custard. The rice rolls with XO sauce was my favorite as well. The best thing is "All Day Dim Sum" which you can get it breakfast, lunch and dinner. I will definitely come back! read more

Dim Sum King - sunday brunch (Hong Kong style) - Dim Sum Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Wasn't sure what to expect being a Boston Chinese food snob, but figured I'd give it a try. Was very pleased with the selection and quality of the dim sum. Clams in black bean sauce was superb. Wonton soup excellent. Shrimp shumai very good. You check off the item on the menu and they come out when ready. read more

Still my favorite when it comes to dim sum. Their food is superior to any in the county. However, that being said don't expect friendly courteous service. You won't get it. They offer wonderful, authentic Chinese dim sum. The chicken feet were very well prepared and not offered at most restaurants. The snow pea stems while pricey is a large portion good enough to share with the table. Other veggies are al dente and fresh. The hot and sour soup has al the traditional ingredients like tiger lily buds. Etc but slightly too thick for my taste. They offer a large selection of steamed and fried foods. If you want to take home leftovers bring your own container. I was charged 75 cents for a pint plastic container. Styrofoam is free but unsuitable for saucy foods. If you order soup there is no charge for the take home container. read more

Everything went well. Food is delicious. Best place to get Asian food. My favorite!!!!!!!!

Dim Sum King isn't what I pictured. I expected it to be larger...and, maybe, more decorated. The restaurant is in a shopping center across from the Mall at University Town Center and in a nice area. So, I expected more for a place that named itself Dim Sum King. We have been here once for dim sum at lunch and once for Chinese food for dinner. I am used to carts bringing selections by for you to pick what you want. This is not that place. This is a small restaurant that has little ambiance. You mark on the menu what you to order. We had the basics-siu mai, har gow, fried shrimp balls and sesame balls with red bean paste. The dim sum was very good. I guess you could ask for the menu back if you wanted something else. I would ha e ordered something else but didn't bother asking for the menu. The Chinese was not very good. We had wonton noodle soup, roast pork fried rice, pan fried noodles, and something else that wasn't memorable. The meat was tough in all of the entrées. The sauces lacked flavor. I understand covid is causing staffing issues and transportation problems making it hard to get some foods. There have been plenty of good reviews so, hopefully, things will get better here. Summary: The Good: The restaurant was clean. Covid procedures were very good and made me feel safe about eating there. Dim Sum was very good-and hard to find here. The bad: The plates were cheap styrofoam that wobbled back and forth. The forks were cheap plastic ones that couldn't cut the wontons let alone the meat in the dishes. read more

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Our favorite Chinese place in Sarasota. We're regulars. Love the fact that they have an all day dim sum menu in addition to the traditional menu items. And it's usually really quick. read more

Service needs help. Will not come back. We have never been kicked out of a restaurant at 8:57 pm. But we were tonight. Food was good. Service was not! read more

What a great discovery we found on our way to the airport. This place is buried in a little row of shops, so we were happy to see it pop up on Yelp. The inside is nothing special, but service was excellent. They have a regular menu with all the regular fan fare, and they also have a dim sum menu. We opted to share a wonton soup, potstickers, spring rolls and BBQ pork buns. The wonton soup may be the best I have ever had. The broth was so flavorful and their wontons were filled with both shrimp and pork. So yummy!!!!! The pork buns were super flavorful and had a dusting of cinnamon on the outside. The spring rolls were very light and airy and were just OK flavor wise. I didn't try the potstickers. We started eating before taking pictures, but all the dim sum has 3 items. we are always so anxious to eat and forget about pictures! I would highly recommend the won ton soup. The bowl is large enough for 4 people, but we managed to eat it all. read more

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