What a great place for quick and easy dimsum!! The first time I came, I remember I did not like this place. For some reason, the sui mai was hella off when I first came and I was turned off immediately. One morning when I was hungry and on my way to work I decided to give this place a try as I was starving at 7:00 in the morning. What was open?? Uh, DIM SUM KING was! that's right. Hungry at 6:30AM? Come here for a quick pick-me-up and be prepared to be oh-so satisfied. I kind of like how it's un-traditional and it's more deli-style. Limited items (sweet and simple) like congee, pork spare ribs, chicken feet, sui mai, shrimp ball, and some fried goodies. Again, IDK why I didn't like the sui mai the first 2 or 3 times I tried it, but then when I tried it again, it was hella bomb!! I will say for .70 cents (I think) for 1 freakin' sui mai, this is legit. Like, I love how tender the sui mai is, how meaty it is and how it is soooo juicy!!! Definitely plump and ready to get in your belly!! Seriously. They also have cheap deals on the shrimp balls, chicken feet (YASSS!), and hella cheap for their pork spare ribs over rice. Real deal tender pork and with rice. I can't remember how much it is. Like $3.50 I believe. They have the sticky rice buns as well which was good, and I like the dried shrimp taste, but it's not my favorite item. Their sticky rice with meat is also my favorite thing to get here. It is perfect! Tender sticky rice, and perfectly cooked (not mushy, thank goodness), and the meat is flavorful and plenty. This is my go-to for a quick breakfast or snack in the middle of the day! If you use a debit/credit card, I believe it is a .50 cent charge under $10. But honestly, how can you NOT want to spend hella money here for the quality and price?? One time, I got like 3-4 meals out of $20 for dimsum. What a great deal! I love how FRESH they are. Seriously, at the rise of the sun, everything is usually done and ready for you. I came in once at like 6:20AM and they were open and let me buy food! Yes... 10 minutes before official opening? Awesome! I also LOVE their hot dog buns. I mean, a little too soft for me (the bread) but I think it's because of the juices from the hot dog. Their green onion bun is also tasty! I also was surprised to have liked their bbq buns. I usually don't care for this, but it was tasty. Small and enough for a quick bite. I loved the bread. I hope they make the dough in-house. I'm usually not a carbs person for bread, but I always end up getting the hot dog bun! Bring your own tupperware or not, they will set you right for the day. Definitely short and simple menu, but you can't miss it. I think everything is worth trying! Cheap, good quality and definitely tasty! Limited items, but still good. read more

Dim Sum King - Steamed rice bun, shu mai, steamed rice and steamed bun - Dim Sum Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Small, humble hole in the wall. Family business with older staff like most traditional places. Fast service. Reasonable prices. Great food! Recommend for locals and tourists read more

This place has a bright star on my Google map. It is an inexpensive place to fill up on a limited variety of dim sum. I try to stop whenever I go in to Seattle. Go early as street parking is the real drawback. I have no problem there. I speak little Chinese but they speak English. Easiest is to take the paper sheet and mark the quantities you want of each item. They have pictures with names. If you get something wrong, try it. You may like it. Well, I'm not into chicken feet or tripe but I've started buying the thousand year egg congee (jook). They open at 7:00am! So you can "yum Cha" Hong Kong style then buy stuff to go for lunch. read more

Wow not bad!!!!!! I'm really glad I found this place cause they sell dim sum by the piece! It's perfect for when you want a quick dim sum fix. Tastes decent aaaand it's pretty cheap! Not the best quality dim sum but it's still worth it. I only tried the siu mai, shrimp dumpling, baked BBQ pork buns, and chicken feet. I was really impressed with how much I liked it. The siu mai was on point! Shrimp dumplings were smaller than my liking but were pretty yummy (plus super cheap so that makes up for it). I did think the baked BBQ pork bun tasted a little too sweet but it wasn't bad. I definitely will be coming back to try more of my favorite dim sum dishes! read more

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One of my favorite places in Chinatown! This is a very affordable and fast dim sum restaurant that serves as a great alternative to the bigger dim sum restaurants in the area, especially on the busy weekend mornings. Although it's a pretty small restaurant, you order your dim sum at the counter. This means no waiting around for the cart to come by. Lines are usually not an issue here because people are in and out pretty quickly after they order. On a Saturday morning where other restaurants had a 40 min wait for dim sum, I came here and was able to order within a few minutes! The prices here are also great, as individual piece is priced around 70 cents. Compared to regular dim sum places, this type of pricing is much cheaper. I do wish the restaurant was bigger though. There are only a small handful of tables and so finding a table to dine-in might be harder sometimes. Also, quality might be a little lower than other places, but you can't complain with the prices. Dim Sum King is definitely my go-to dim sum restaurant! read more

I regularly go here and highly recommend it! I'd argue that this is the cheapest place for dim sum in Seattle, especially for buns. Pieces are 70-80 cents each which is still cheaper than most places in the ID (International District). The reason why I give this place 4 stars is because it's not the cleanest. read more

When my mom and I travel outside of the 626 (aka Chinese food heaven in LA), she loves comparing how other Asian areas hold up. This place is as authentic as it gets. Dim Sum King didn't fail the test. This isn't a traditional dim sum place with the strolling carts and Cantonese yelling, but the freshness and vast selection don't pale at all. In fact, since it's to-go, the dim sum dishes are cheaper and still piping hot when you get them. Even at 1pm, items were still coming out straight from the kitchen and lines still went to the door. Some dishes are sold per piece ($0.70-0.80), so this is great for people who want to sample the menu at a bargain instead of being stuck with 4 pieces per dish. We had 4 siu mai, 4 ha gow, 1 turnip cake, 2 egg tarts, and 1 ha churng for only $12! read more

Love it ! Fast & cheap & most importantly great portions. I had a homeless man in front of me with $5-$7 he got quite a bit. I am so glad they are still open even after the accident. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES! read more

On my last day in Seattle, my best friend and I had to go to King St Station to catch the Amtrak by 7:30. This place was conveniently located on Jackson St for us to pit stop and pick up breakfast since it was already open by 6:30 AM. We got 2 pork buns, 2 ha-gow, and 2 shiu-mai. I believe they were all 60 cents each. The pork buns were delicious and I wish I got more! The ha-gow and the shiu-mai were yummy and not dry even though we ate it about 2 hours later. The lady working there was very nice and helpful! I would definitely come back here for a quick breakfast stop if I am ever in the area again. This place is less than a 10 minute walk from the King St and Union Stations so you can easily walk here without taking the bus. read more

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Food was okay. Good price point. Most of my food didn't have enough filling. The menu had a decent amount of dim sum to choose from

Great find. No on-site seating. Going from SEA-TAC to the ferry decided to get off the train a little early and see what we could find. The char siu bao was good but not great. However, the potstickers were the biggest I've ever had with great flavor. And if you're a shrimp fan you'll flip for the Shu Mai. Everything was good and worth the extra walking to the ferry. Would make this detour again. read more

Best dimsum place in Seattle! Staff are so kind! Prices are reasonable. You can have your breakfast & lunch for under $10. And they open early unlike any dimsum place. read more

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They close at 5 pm. I got there at 4:30 and the doors were closed and locked. This is unacceptable for any restaurant. I supported many restaurants in Chinatown, but the pandemic is not a reason to switch things up. If you're gonna be open for business, stick with your operating hours. read more

I love this spot for dim sum! The turnip cake is possibly my favorite thing to order. I love the variety of flavors and textures Dim Sum King offer and I'm never disappointed. Thank you!! read more

Sucks to see how downhill this place has gone. I used to be a frequent customer but lately it seems like the customer service has gotten worse because of how rude the ladies are. They always seem like they're in a rush to get you out of line. I am not sure if the policies have changed but when I ordered my items to-go, the staff forgot to even include napkins and forks. I guess they don't give out soy sauce either because it wasn't included and she didn't even bother to ask us if we wanted any. One advice is to double check your order and see if you got everything you paid for because there have been multiple times where we never got all of the items we paid for. I used to love coming here because of the sticky rice bun but it is definitely not worth it anymore since the the quality of service was horrible. read more

My go to Dim Sum place! I mean I will go other places for dim sum if I have to, but if it's my choice, we are going to the King! The prices cant be beat. Dim sum when you are eating solo is usually a no go. But you can order by the piece here! I have never experienced better shumai I'm my life. The jasmine sticky rice is just plain amazing. They have paper lists of their menu items so you can just hand it to them when you know what you want to make things easier for yourself or if it's your first time there. But my advice is to know what you want before you get there and be decisive. The line will be long but it goes fast so if you are fumbling with your piece of paper when it's your turn, you will hold up the line and get some annoyed looks. My other piece of advice is that you dont go there with a group and expect to find a seat at lunch time. They can keep the prices cheap by having a small restaurant with low rent and limited seating. Instead, take your food to go, and go sit in the lovely newly renovated park around the block. Or, if it is raining, go sit and eat your food at the food court of Uwajimaya. Oh...and dont forget to ask for chili oil and soy! They won't give it to you unless you ask. read more

Three stars for the food, four for the price. Practically unbeatable. The low price really does allow for picking and choosing many different items. At less that a dollar per item, you can really pile your plate high without spending much at all. There's lots of different stuff to try; obviously I have not tried everything, but I have got to sample several different items. It's about what you expect, probably something comparable to a food vendor or something.. everything there is pre-made and sitting in the window so food is put on the tray quickly. Seating is somewhat limited depending on what time you get there. A sparrow found its way inside and pecked at crumbs on the ground. I opened the door and freed it. Go, bird. You are free. read more

My whole team had dim sum king takeout for a work event and it was a delicious crowd pleaser! Affordable way to feed a lot of people with high quality food. I loved ordering piece by piece so we could sample several items on the menu. A must have for group or family takeout in Seattle! read more

Delicious, affordable, convenient dim sum 7 days a week. Great for hitting that dim sum craving without having to wrangle up a group of friends. Selection is limited and definitely not gourmet level. But all standard dishes are available and portions are large. Being sold by the piece allows one to order the perfect amount. Some personal favorites are the Shu mai and congee. read more

Quick service. Limited seating. Inexpensive and a decent variety. Fill out a paper at the front counter with your order and you're good to go. Only street parking available. read more

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We came here after landing in SeaTac around 11am. It's a relatively small place that customer service is not a priority. When I walked in there were 2 employees working near the back of the store. Nothing was in the display case, but the sign says the store opens at 7am. I was not greeted or acknowledged by the staff. It's a typical Chinese business practice that doesn't bother me. FYI, I'm also Chinese. After about 7 minutes, one of the employees ask what I want. I ordered a dozen egg custard, which was cold, shrimp dumplings and pre packaged chow mein. Both lacked flavor. I would not recommend this place and check out other places. read more

I totally like Winnie S. review line "Dim Sum King is officially dim sum for loners.", and couldn't agree more!! However, I just had some down side for my first visit here. I bought quite a lot of dim sum for myself as lunch. There were just two people in line while I was filling out the order sheet. Since there weren't too many varieties to chose from, it doesn't take long for me to decide what I want. I ordered like 5-6 different varieties of dim sum and 2-3 each for myself (I could go BIG on dim sum, LOL) Since I am allergic to shrimp, I never ordered any shrimp dumpling, and ever there are any in the siu mai, I would take them out before I eat. The lady told me they don't have any pork spareribs rice nor congee , so I ordered 2 turnip rice cakes. When I got home, looking forward to try them out, I found out there were no chicken feet that I ordered, but extra shrimp dumpling...really disappointed. the sui mai were pretty good, as well as the turnip rice cakes. Since the food weren't too bad, I would give it another try sometimes soon, and hopefully the server will not get my order messed up next time so I could update this review!! read more

Dim Sum King - Turnip rice cakes are pretty good - Dim Sum Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I think I paid less than $5 and left happy and full. This place is now on my Seattle favorites list. The food was inexpensive and Taste great. read more

Dim Sum King - Lunch on a budget! This was a win! - Dim Sum Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super good and super fast! We got take out. This was the perfect brunch. The shrimp dumplings were the favorite of the good as well as the egg tarts. Very affordable for college students. Will be coming back read more

Menu is very decently price for get food: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dZm20KPXeTLPacw_oBlJSw?select=MiSnGXJdTgm_4bRTY6hWCw#OwJfJ7LxjCqXqK-NWgHFzg I think the taste is so good because they solely focus on making dim sum and since it's all they serve they make it fresh unlike competitors who pre-makes them. I personal love their steamed chicken buns! always soft, sweet and fluffy! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dZm20KPXeTLPacw_oBlJSw?select=MiSnGXJdTgm_4bRTY6hWCw#z7Bf8Dcp49kxdLUjz9K0sQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dZm20KPXeTLPacw_oBlJSw?select=MiSnGXJdTgm_4bRTY6hWCw#nFUIp82JyOidvtPhwrSxew read more

I came here for lunch. I ordered spare ribs rice, one shrimp dumpling and one beef rice roll. The shrimp dumpling did only come with one, so if you want four like other dimsum restaurants, make sure you put four on the checklist. The dim sum was cold, and the rice was soft. The quality was below average but the price is extemely cheap. My entire lunch was only $6. However, the restaurant is extemely small. Expect to share a table with someone else. read more

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This restaurant has dropped off it use to be decent. Now they keep giving me cold dimsum thinking I won't realize it. Also gave me expired pork buns. I won't be going back. Please double check your dimsum And make sure it's not cold and dry. read more

This is my friends an my favorite place to go for dim sum during covid. Everything is really cheap and the fried sesame balls and Siu Mai are soooo good. I love this place so much! read more

I love this place for the convenience and price! Where else can you get a quick and delicious breakfast for two people for less than $15? If you're looking for a sit down dining experience with the dimsum carts and ladies who pour you tea, this ain't the spot. There aren't that many tables at dimsum king, as the focus here seems to be take out. All the delicious dimsum is sitting in big steamers, and as you place your order they fill up either plates or to-go containers with your order. My favorites here are chicken feet, steamed BBQ pork bun (chao siu bao) and sticky rice (zongzi). Their congee is really good too (and only $2 for a bowl!!!!) but they seem to sell out of that pretty quick. Service is short and to the point, which is to be expected from a small mom and pop shop in the international district. They're not being rude, it's just how it is! Customers can either order by telling the ladies behind the steamers what they want, or by filling out a simple order form and handing it to them. There is a charge for credit card transactions under $10, and they also charge for hot tea and hot sauce (around 50cents). Overall, strong 4/5, just docking some points for the fact that they sell out a lot and the atmosphere/seating availability isnt the best. read more

One of my favorite spots in Seattle. The prices are basically unbeatable and the quality is great too. They run a tight ship and move quickly, so don't expect them to wait around for you to decide what you want- might be a turn off for some people but I don't mind. My favorites are the shrimp dumplings, siu mai, turnip cakes, steamed rice with chicken, and the baked bbq pork buns. They also were doing HUGE portions of chow mein last time, don't quite remember the price but it was definitely wayyy cheaper than at a typical Chinese restaurant. Can get busy on weekends but service is always quick regardless. read more

I was on a mission to take my mom out for dim sum for breakfast before her train departed from King Street Station this morning, but my go-to spots didn't open until 9, so I stumbled across Dim Sum King in my searches. They are open at 6:30 every morning which is great. Things I liked: -Prices are per unit so you don't have to get 4 shu mai if you don't want to, unlike typical cart dim sum plates. -REALLY GOOD HAR GOW SHRIMP DUMPLINGS. These are usally my least favorite dim sum dish but they were delicious here. Things I didn't like: -Beef/shrimp rolls did not come with the yummy sweet sauce that it normally comes with so it was really bland. Would not get here again. -No sauces out on the table at 7:30 am. -Some items were oddly overly sweet (particularly the footballs). Made me question the sugar/MSG content in the food. -The service was extremely rude. Trust me, I am very much used to bad or brash service at Asian establishments and grew up with it, embrace it, think it's part of the experience, and am usually never bothered by it. I'm usually not shy with questions but wow, never have I ever felt like my business was so unwanted before. Maybe if I had a different person helping it out at the counter I would've felt differently but the woman helping me barely gave me a chance to speak before she would keep nearly yelling, "ANYTHING ELSE?" at me after every individual item I ordered. Like yes, I do want more but she wouldn't give me a second before repeating herself. I probably ordered 8 different items, and was asked "ANYTHING ELSE?" in the most annoyed tone at least 15 times in a two minute interaction. I felt rushed when there was no one behind me, and just didn't want to go through the hassle of ordering more food after our first order even though we wanted to. She would cut me off before I was done speaking to say "I don't understand what you want", and maybe she would've if she let me finish my order. So, food was okay and reasonably priced although I think you will get better quality and service at the go-to dim sum places in the area. I will only be back when the other spots are closed, since this is open early. read more

Honestly I really appreciate that you can order by the piece. Solid classics: har gao, shiu mai, barbeque pork buns. Fast service. Perfect for when you're feeling snacky. Open early. read more

I love this place! The dim sum menu is definitely limited, but has all the basics. You can order by the piece which is nice for a quick bite. It's 25 cents for tea and soy sauce, hot sauce to-go. They also charge 25 cents for to-go packaging, but so worth it. Their thousand year egg congee is soooo delicious, but you have to get there early if you want to try it. They usually run out by 10 am. I like to fill out the paper and hand it over for easier communication and faster service. The ladies behind the counter are so fast and friendly. read more

Can't go wrong. Pay per piece, so you can pick and choose to your heart's desire. Lots of freshly steamed and baked options. I loved the turnip cake, and all dumplings hit the spot. Get there early, because their mochi runs out quick! Some of their footballs and fried foods don't do well with time, so eat them fresh! read more

Went for Dim sum got there chicken steam siopao Big!!! First time going there meet the owner she's Very nice knows how to talk to her customer food are very Cheap. I've tried the shumai /bake bbq pork Great worthwhile coming back for more. read more

Dim Sum King - Dim Sum Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my go to for quick take out dim sum that's always reliable. I usually get the shrimp dumpling (har gow), sticky rice with meat filling (zong zi), the radish cake, rice noodles with shrimp (chang fen), fried football with meat. They also have chicken feet that apparently are decent. Noodles and congee come in large quantities but pretty mediocre. read more

We discovered this take out place while walking through Chinatown looking for restaurant that had dim sum. This was perfect as they had both pictures and prices right on the wall, plus the counter. You know it's good when you see a long line of Chinese people waiting too. We ordered a bunch (and even was able to snag one of the tables to eat at though there's a park with tables and chairs a few blocks away), had leftovers and we loved it so much that after doing one of the museums we went back just in case to order more to take back with us but they close at 6 pm. The name serves them well . . I'd certainly bow down to their dim sum!! read more

I ate everything before I could take a picture. I was not sure about this place. I did not know how to order. I found out that $1.10 per piece for several things. I order 1 of each, Bake Custard bun, coconut bun, and sui mai. Everything was good especially Bake Custard Bun. Sui mai was smaller than the one I ate at the restaurant. Coconut bun was also good but it has more bread than cream. read more

Unique dim sum place where you can order each piece of dim sum individually. The quality of the dim sum can vary from item to item but this is unquestionably good value. BBQ pork bun/chicken buns: hit or miss, sometimes there's way too much dough and hardly any fililing Shrimp Dumpling/Shu mai: solid, not much else to say Baked custard Bun: The custard isn't very smooth, but the flavor is nice. Rice rolls: Meh, and they charge more than other items for this. Egg Tart: Pretty flaky, but sometimes it seems like the ones they give have been sitting out for a while. Heads up, $10 or more to use credit. They also charge you for each takeout container they give you (10 or 20 cents per container depending on if it's large or small) read more

An interesting niche in the Seattle dim sum scene, this same restaurant probably has the cheapest dim sum around. The option are kind of limited but it has all of the classics there, like shumai, har gow and cheungfan. The quality of it various from fairly good to some times over done, depending on what time you buy it as everything is left in the steamer waiting for people to buy it so sometimes it not fresh. Great option for a quick breakfast or lunch as you just come in order what you want and get it to go. Not the traditional dim sum experience but its a good other option for when you want some dim sum, but don't want to deal with waiting for the cart. read more

Dim Sum King - Some har gow, shu mai and a hot dog bun - Dim Sum Near Me - Seattle, Washington