Delicious food, it came very hot and fresh and fast! The service is incredible-- the best I've ever had. Very fast and nice, refilled tea and got us everything we asked for. The red bean balls were fantastic! Big, not too sweet, and fried to perfection. My new favorite dim sum restaurant, much better than any I've had in Monterey Park. read more

Fook Lam - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Fook Lam was the choice of Auntie N's dim sum gathering on a recent Sunday morning in Chinatown. We were hosting a bunch of Elites, yet little did they know I was bringing some unique Yelp swag from the mainland to hand out courtesy of my home CM (thanks Hannah). :) The place opens at 8 am so that was when we arrived to secure a large table in the back corner of the dining room. There were supposed to be nine of us which would have made splitting the dishes more easily because many of them were served in quantities of three. Items came out between a combination of rolling carts and trays brought from the kitchen. Prices were very reasonable compared to the dim sum restaurants where I live. Small orders cost $4.95 which included basic staples like har gow and char siu bao. Medium orders were $6.75, look fun (aka cheung fun) was $7.95, and jook (porridge) was $9.45. We shared numerous dishes, but some traditional fare was forgotten or bypassed by our group such as spare ribs, chicken feet, and pan-fried turnip cake. I was most impressed with the jin dui and the xiao long bao, the former because of their size and the latter because of the freshness of the dumplings that you could enjoy with red vinegar and ginger. The servers spoke Cantonese so it's helpful to have at least one person in the party who is fluent in that dialect to facilitate the ordering. Thank you to Angel for serving in that capacity. I think I could have held my own, but it's safer to have a native speaker. I was wondering why some customers were taking a photo of a sign on the door leading to the corridor where the restrooms were located. It turns out the six-digit code to unlock the restroom was posted on the door so it made sense to record the number on your phone instead of trying to memorize it. While we were paying the bill, a staff member informed our party that they no longer validate parking. You just pay the amount charged at the machine (i.e. $3 for two hours). A few of us took advantage of the free curbside parking because it was Sunday. I was grateful to meet new friends in Oahu and just as pleased we could all enjoy quality dim sum to start the week. Our experience at Fook Lam was an easy four star rating from this out-of-town visitor. read more

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Very good Pork Look Fun. Shinto dumplings medium size shrimp or shrimp pieces. They will get busy so helps going before noon. Currently my favorite dim sum and Stella runs the place very well. read more

Fook Lam has great dim sum and the best Xiao long bao I've been able to find on island so far! The broth was so flavorful and the skin of the dumplings was thick enough to hold the filling and soup nicely. Prices are comparable to other dim sum spots I've tried such as Mei Sum Dim Sum and Happy Days. The service was so fast and efficient. The only reason I subtracted a star, was the location and ambiance. Unfortunately, River Street is pretty rough even during the day and as a female dining by myself, I didn't get to enjoy my meal as much as I would liked to as I worried about leaving the restaurant alone. This will not stop me from supporting Chinatown businesses and this is a great spot to grab dim sum with a group! read more

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Authentic dim sum. Carts you choose dishes from. Filling. Right in Chinatown area. Quick service. Tight seating, large and small tables. Overall, as expected. Would recommend and would come back. Happy eating! read more

Fook Lam - Dim sum - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Dim sum triplets can easily turn into six. Sweet ladies will arrive with carts quickly and very often to offer a plethora of food. Be assertive to accept with quantity or decline with hand gestures. They will use scissors to cut some in half for group to share. Amazing Cantonese dim sum experience served family style in a casual ambiance! Thank you all for great conversations! Emmett T and Ryan M from SD for sharing food experiences and bringing Yelp swag! Nadine C for the invite, being a gracious host and gift. Angel H, thoughtful interpreter, teacher and travels, Peter Y for the treats, Irene M for Yelp tips, and Dan O for travel tips. Jin Dui, Ha Gau, Siu Mai, Steamed Seafood Chives Dumplings, Deep Fried Taro Puff, Deep Fried Seaweed Roll were very flavorful, fresh and yummy! Honorable mentions: Shanghai Dumplings: Seven soup dumplings w/ red vinegar and ginger. Place one dumpling in soup spoon, pour a little red vinegar, add a few pieces of julienne ginger. Enjoy! My fave! Deep Fried Mochi with Meat: Tasty filling! Worth trying. Baked Char Siu Bao: Lightly brushed sweet glaze, diced char siu. Steamed Char Siu Bao: Soft, pillowy dough stuffed with diced char siu and adorned crevices. The one I consumed featured a higher proportion of dough. Prefer equal or higher ratio of char siu. Look Fun (shrimp, beef, char siu): Choice of protein wrapped in glutinous goodness and partially immersed in a sea of sauce. Custard Tart: Dense in weight, egg and taste. Not sweet in a sturdy, flaky crust. Soft Tofu Float: Tofu immersed in sweet ginger. Must have! Delicate dessert perfect to cleanse palate. Tea sips in between each item helped to cleanse palate and tummy. Restaurant does not validate parking. Find metered, street parking on Vineyard Blvd, Maunakea St or park in Chinatown Cultural Plaza and pay $3 for 2 hr validation at parking machine. There are separate restrooms. Use numerical codes posted on the main entry. I arrived on an empty stomach and rolled out full. Come here with an empty tummy, super hungry or hangry! Highly recommend! read more

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The chicken feet are the best I've ever had!! Seasoned to perfection!! Delicious... extremely tender!!!!

Dim Sumday at Fook Lam! Super excited to give this place a try since I rarely get the chance to come out to this part of Chinatown and from the reviews my fellow friends have left it seems like this is the serious place to be. Nadine C our most hospitable host and unofficial tour guide to our visiting friends from San Diego Ryan M and Emmett T gathered up the group to a fun filled start to our Sunday morning. Fook Lam opens bright and early at 8am so we got here on the dot to start as it can fill up fast so a large group like ours can grab a table suitable for our size in the nice corner...you know for picture purposes lol!! Having a shellfish allergy it certainly was phenomenal to have Angel H in our group to do the ordering and interpret for us as there was a item that usual doesn't contain shrimp actually having it in the dish saved me from a road to disparity so be sure to firmly ask because the server didn't know but checked for us on my behalf. Thankfully they all had an idea what to order and with items I'm able to enjoy with everyone as well...baked Char Siu Bun, Steamed Char Siu Bun, Beef Look Fun, Char Siu Look Fun, Jin Dui, all was just yummy carb loading goodness but my absolute favorite is the Shanghai Dumplings which is a soup dumplings with a side dish of red wine vinegar and julienne ginger which you need BOTH to thoroughly enjoy this dish...such a sucker for dumplings! Other items I wasn't able to take a chance were Deep Fried Taro Puff, Deep Fried Seaweed Roll, and several items I just can't remember the names all enjoyed by the group easily with just a request to cut into smaller shareable pieces by the server with a simple scissors snips. Just when I thought I was done Nadine insisted I try the Soft Tofu Float which is their dessert made with soft tofu in ginger sauce...I must've gave the look cause she then say let's share lol! Well you know she's right because it was the perfect thing to end the meal on a refreshing light treat that's made with guiltless soft tofu...yum! It was such a pleasure to meet you Ryan M and Emmett T who also was so thoughtful to arrange with his San Diego CM Hannah N for the cool swags (Yelp Bag, Boba Straw and Chopsticks!) a perfect Eco-friendly foodie tools! Making wonderful new friends Angel H, Ruby S along with Peter Y, and Dan O it sure was a place I'd recommend because it's sure all that and Dim Sum! Thank you! read more

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Best dim sum on the island. Plenty parking, lots of tables, great dim sum selection. Super tasty and pretty affordable.

Yes i understand that this is a staple for locals, but the lady at the register will up charge you and not tell you. They may pretend they don't understand english, but as a chinese local, they have TRIED to rip my family off, but being chinese we got our way LOL (having a chinese speaker helps) sooooo just make sure you keep track of what you order and check your bill! read more

Not my favorite place. I love dim sum, grew up on it. I ordered take out one day after work, and it was super busy. It seems pretty popular with not local people. A childhood favorite, the har gao. I ordered 6 orders, about. But I regretted it because there's just something off about it. Cashier was very nice though! Would not choose this place other others. read more

Dim sum favorite. Parking in the deck is convenient. The ladies in the restaurant are super efficient and this place has great Chinese food, the kind where the fried rice has the smokey wok flavor. read more

Dim sum was delicious, although rated #4 in honolulu magazine poll, I really think foik lam deserves #1. Very friendly and attentive staff. Greeted you when you arrive and thanked you when leaving. Come one guys parking at cultural plaza only $2. read more

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Go inside to check in with the woman at the register. They don't take names. They just want to know how many are in your party and will assign you a number. One of the ladies will come out and call out a number when the table is ready. So don't go too far from the door. Or have at least one person of your party stay there to listen for your number. This is my go-to place for dimsum. Over the years, they are consistent on their flavor and food quality. 4.5 - 5 stars for most dishes here. I have not met a dish I don't like yet from here. Their egg custard tarts are one of my fave items. Custard is the right texture, not too sweet. The pastry shell is flaky. So good. Crispy noodles come out super crispy. Good topping to noodle ratio. My family dug into the one we ordered before I could get a picture. Service could use some work some days. It's better when it isn't crazy busy and things get a little hectic. Keeping in mind that English is not their first language for any of them, it helps to have someone in the party that can speak chinese. If you don't, no biggie. Just pick by pointing at the things you want on the menu or in the cart. It gets busy, so come early. If you come at peak lunch hours, chances are, you will be waiting, especially on weekends or holidays. Sometimes, when it gets busy, they get a little frazzled. When it's really busy, it tends to be rather noisy and they have to talk loud so you can hear them. They aren't mad or yelling at you. That's kinda how they talk. Don't take it personally. The floor layout is a bit tight with the tables. You will not be able to navigate to the tables in the middle of the room with a stroller or wheelchair with ease. There are wheelchair/stroller friendly tables along the walls. Let the lady know when you're checking in. The owner usually mans the register and is really nice. She smiles and jokes with patrons. They renovated some of the interior recently. The dingy walls and stained ceiling tiles are gone. The same dated artwork went back on the walls. The code to the bathrooms is on the door to the hall behind the restaurant. Take a pic of it if you need to go. For the life of me, I didn't remember it correctly, then had to walk back to take a pic. Of all the dimsum places in chinatown, this one is hands down the best. read more

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I came here because it's a friend's favorite dim sum place. I thought it was really good and I would come here again. We parked at the Chinese cultural plaza parking structure. We were there around 2 or 2.5 hours and paid for parking at the pay station before we left and it came out to $5. We came here when they first opened at 8am on a Monday. It wasn't crowded so they seated us right away. It's pretty spacious and the tables are nice. They came around with the cart for the dim sum. I didn't think about it beforehand but my friend speaks Chinese so was speaking to them to help us order. They speak English as well but it seemed so helpful and like it is so much smoother if you have someone who can communicate more easily. They food was really good. There were some dumplings they had that I've never tried at other places before so I was excited about that. Everything tasted good and we left very full. I love that they were able to cut certain things too so everyone could have a small piece and try everything. By the time we left, around 10, the place was very crowded. It's good so I can see why. Will be back again! read more

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This is my new favorite dim sum spot! Food is always hot and fresh. So good love their seafood bundle and their curry tendon( never knew what that was until the lady just told me to try lol). They really are attentive and they are fast to turn tables. We thought it was gonna be a long wait because of the crowd outside but they got us in quick. They really know how to cater to their customers. Must try their custard buns and tofu with the ginger honey sauce (I think that's what it was). Anyways 10/10. IF YOU WANT AUTHENTIC DIM SUM THIS IS THE BEST BY FAR!!! read more

Fook Lam - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Just tried Fook Lam dim sum after a while and it still doesn't disappoint! Dim sum is yummy, service is friendly and engaging, and the restrooms have been renovated as well! This remains our fave dim sum place for its consistency in quality and service! read more

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This is our "go to" place for dim sum. Normally we are there on the weekends when it's very crowded and packed. We just so happen to stop by on a weekday and it was there was no wait time and 5 of us were seated quickly. It was not as loud as it normally is when the place is packed. Food Lam is nicely decorated and very clean. We ordered amazing dim sum and ate everything so quickly so I wasn't able to get pictures. Some of our favorites include the soup dumplings, har gao, siu mai, spinach and seafood dumplings and gai lan. Our servers were super helpful and made some great recommendations. Fook Lam is a solid place for your next dim sum fix! read more

Very tasty and they have the carts here, even though the scenery is not so nice and tourist friendly... It's an interesting and eclectic crowd that gathers outside. The food however, is delicious and we chowed down! We ate so much and it wasn't expensive for three. I will say though, that I wish they had chilli oil and complimentary hot tea (I'm spoiled by this from other dim sum restaurants) but overall, everything tasted fresh and their house special rice roll was nice and crunchy and unique! A fun spin on the regular ones. I didn't love their chicken feet, as I've had better, but this was the only miss for me. Service was fast but payment was a bit slow. read more

Fook Lam - Gai lan, tofu skin roll, and house rice shrimp roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is currently my favorite place for early dim sum. One whole side of windows face the promenade along River Street and lets in lots of light. Get seated early before the lunch crowd and service is a whole different world. The ladies will show you everything on their carts, dropping items on your table, hoping you will too embarrassed to say no. Ask for saucers of mustard, soy, sriracha, or mayo, or a set of extra plates and bowls - no problem. Before they load new items fresh from the kitchen they will carry them out on a tray and go table to table. This is the best time to order a plate of crushed cucumbers, a bowl of congee with youtiao, a steamed sponge cake. The table under the ductless a/c unit is the best table. If you sit in the middle of the room you will be subjected to the flow of cold air from the a/c. Tables along the side wall furthest from the front door, and window tables, are okay. The dim sum do not have visual delicacy, bright presentation, or range of flavors. Everything is just above everyday good. You will not have any problem with variety or leaving hungry. read more

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Good location. Lots of parking in the Cultural Plaza. Great selection of dim sum. Busy during lunch and weekends.

We came on a Saturday at around 11 and got a seat without waiting, when i've gone on Sundays they were packed and i had to wait. We got black bean spareribs, custard buns, har gao, bean curd roll, seafood roll, the deep-fried mochi with meat, and deep fried taro puff. They were all good but, the fried seafood roll was cold. Usually the trick is when they bring a tray around (not on a cart) its fresh and right out of the kitchen. This was not the case this time. If there was multiple items on their try then some of them were cold and some of them were hot.. If they come around and only have a single item on their tray then its hot out of the kitchen and you should get it. My favorite was the bean curd roll so juicy and flavorful. I liked all the food and had no complaints except that the seafood roll was cold and since its deep fried took on an oily taste and texture. Dim Sum is so much better in Hawaii than in San Diego. Parking in Cultural Plaza is by the hour, but Fook Lam validates, but for some reason we had to pay $1 despite validation and being there for only an hour. So not sure if its a full validation, a reduced fee, or a flat fee. They are located in Cultural Plaza but on the outside not inside the courtyard so if you head outside towards the river the entrance is across from there. read more

Fook Lam - deep fried seaweed roll, and deep fried mochi with meat - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Visited a few months ago during my babymoon and was not disappointed. Definitely a high energy place during brunch time, with aunties running all over the place, pushing their steaming dim sum plates to each table. Authentically Cantonese (or Hong Kong). While some of the servers do speak English, if you can speak Canto, they will love you more for it. I had to dust off my limited skills but I wanted to make sure I got to try all my faves. The dim sum was good! read more

Fook Lam - Sticky rice & chicken in lotus leaf, charsiu bao, har gow, tendons - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

For my 900th review, it's about time I review Fook Lam. Been to FL a good number of times for dim sum UYEs. Located in the Chinese Cultural Plaza on the side facing the canal, there are several options for parking: metered parking in the CCP itself; street parking along Beretania, Maunakea, & Kukui Streets, and municipal parking in Hale Pauahi across CCP on Beretania. There is a good mix of different sized tables for mixed groups. We've mostly gone for breakfast, so the restaurant was pretty empty to start. The closer it gets to lunch, it will start filling up and become crowded. When they first open up, they'll start by taking orders. As the morning progresses, carts with different types of dim sum will circulate around. The serving ladies will cut the dim sum on request, very helpful when you want to avoid over-indulging in dim sum! Whenever I go for dim sum, I'm usually overwhelmed by the choices. I'm very lucky when I go I'm usually with more experienced dim sum people who know what they want. Some honorable mentions: Xiao Long Bao aka soup dumplings. Put one on a spoon, flavor with red vinegar, and take one big slurp! Watch the temperature of the soup, but utterly delicious! Jin Dui, deep fried mochi with a flavored center like red beans. Crisp, thin, and surprisingly not greasy- very good! Dan Tat aka custard tart. Nicely flaky that contrasts well with the creamy custard- a must get! Ono-licious! With tax and tip, the per person total usually totals between $25-$35. Very reasonable for the amount of food! My favorite dim sum in Hawaii! Definitely recommend and repeat! read more

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This place is def one of my top dim sum places here! It gets busy on the weekends but it's worth it! Service is quick and fast and I love the ladies that push the dim sum carts around. Great place to come for your dim sum fix! I love their mochi dim sum. Everything is pretty good here! read more

Fook Lam - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Since I live on the Big Island and only hop over to Oahu for business or appointments, I always choose to have dim sum as the Big Island is a wasteland of any attempt at yum cha. Many have tried but few succeed. When in Oahu I Lyft to Chinatown right from the airport and after living in SF for years and growing up eating dim sum every weekend there, Fook Lam above all others (Legends, Hawai'i Dim Sum, and Kapiolani Seafood,) has the most authentic Cantonese style dim sum that rivals SF and even HK (where unfortunately too much mainland influence has degraded the quality.) I also get to practice my Cantonese and the owner's wife at the counter always keeps me on my toes in terms of tonal qualities. Dishes I love siu mai, churn fun (char siu my fav) and (sin jyuk guen for their tofu roll) and their Xiaolongbao always has that soup bite with tender filling. Most locals eat here as they know the quality is the best. If you're in the mood watch a game of mahjong by the river right outside and watch some great strategy after the best yum cha. I'll usually hit Fong's Meat market afterwards for some char siu and roast duck to eat at home after the flight. read more

Fook Lam - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They serve overnight spoiled food, and the surrounding area is cramped and unable to move, which makes it uncomfortable to eat in such a confined space. The prices of the food are exorbitantly expensive compared to other Chinese restaurants. Be prepared to be overcharged when you pay the bill, as the owner intentionally increases the amount. Before paying, do the math to ensure you're not being deceived. They don't provide a breakdown of the charges; instead, they only offer the total bill amount. This restaurant is a clear scam, and it's ranked as the worst one out of all. read more

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The food was awesome. The service was excellent. I'll be back soon. The chicken cake noodle was crispy and dim sum was great

04/03/22 Had to pick up a couple of things today. Had to wait cuz they made it fresh. Ate 2 Jin dui... best dim sum in town . read more

Fook Lam - Harm siu gok - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of my favorite dim sum place. Everything always fresh and flavorful. Really love the custard bun and short rib. Server were nice and restaurant is clean. read more

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One of my favorite dim sum place on the island. It is a little more expensive, but the quality is good, consistent service even though pretty busy. Convenient paid parking at the cultural plaza. read more

One word chaos! I had to go to the #1 dim sum place that is mentioned by the top Yelpers (such as Rod U! ). First off, parking is GREAT! Easy in and out. When I got to Fook Lam, it was full, but there was one table for me and my wife. I am part Chinese and I guess they took it to heart. As soon as I sit down, a lady comes and starts throwing things on the table.... uh..... wait.... I want to look at the menu! I had written down mostly everything that was supposed to be good! They started putting anything on the table and we kept saying "what is it? .... no, I don't want that". Finally something came along that was familiar - beef tendon. So I grabbed that and started eating. In the meantime, they brought other items, but could not tell us really what was in it, or we didn't understand what they said. They were super busy and not in the mood for any explanations. So I took a new tactic. I told them what I wanted from the Yelp reviews. They wrote them down on the back of the order form. BUT THEY NEVER CAME! Except for one item, none of the ones we asked for were delivered. Luckily they understood that and crossed out the items and didn't charge me. I will say that the items were fairly priced and tasted pretty good. They gave a lot of tendon and the short ribs were ok. As I went to pay, someone came in and totally cut in line and demanded their food which they just ordered while in line. The lady took her order and told her to go outside. I felt like..... what???? This is the best place? Is this normal? Is this really what eating dim sum is like? I couldn't take it. I got my validation and headed straight for Ala Moana and Yung Yee Kee Dim Sum where I knew it was probably more "westernized" but maybe better for me.... and the review of that is next! read more

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Came here because people were saying it's one of the best dim sum place in Honolulu. We got a little lost looking for it after parking in the garage but luckily a local was walking by and showed us the way. The garage is free for the first 30 minutes and then it's a dollar every 30 minutes. We stayed for 1 hour and only paid $1 for parking. Restaurant is small and we were seated right away. But the servers bombarded us the second we sat down asking what we want. Multiple people talking at once and I was afraid they may have ordered us food we didn't want but they listened pretty well. There's a menu on the table you can order from or just go through the cart and see which one you want. We ordered our classics siu mai, chicken feet, spare ribs, tripe, char siu bun, egg tart, and beef look fun. Overall, food was subpar. We've had better dim sum at home. If this place is one of Honolulu's best dim sum then that tells me people need better taste buds or honululu needs to step up their dim sum game. Would not return here for dim sum. read more

Fook Lam - Menu - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hidden in Chinatown is one of my favorite dim sum places, Fook Lam. It may not seem like much, but oh boy, they can cook up some mean dim sum! ***Some of the things we ordered ~ **Hagaow (Shrimp Dumpling) ~ 10/10 Hagaow traditionally is made with minced shrimp and small slices of ginger inside. I loved that they cut their ginger; they slice the ginger a little thicker to give the Hagaow a crunch texture! I ate six dumplings, and I honestly could have kept going! **Jai Churng (Plain Rice Noodle) ~ 10/10 Usually, you would see this rice noodle filled with shrimp inside; I like mine plain! Fook Lam got it on the dot with their noodles, it was soft, bouncy, and the sauce surrounding it made it even better! **Zha Leung (Friend Donut w/ Rice Noodle) ~ 1000/10 I initially tried something like this in Hong Kong, and when I came back home, I was sad to see that not many dim sum places serve it, except for Fook Lam. I was so happy to have found it on their menu, so I ordered it, and the whole table finished it! It tasted delicious; I loved how they kept the sauce on the side for you, so it doesn't make the donut soggy. The donut wrapped inside the rice noodle was fried to perfection, and the rice noodle itself was terrific. Overall, I've tried a handful of dim sum places in Chinatown, and Fook Lam is probably my favorite. The service is really fast here, and the food is delicious. I hope you have the chance to go! read more

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This is my second time coming to Fook Lam. The first was with a friend who was familiar with eating dim sum. My wife and I went for breakfast. We ordered an assortment of steamed dumplings, soup dumplings, and char siu bao bun and baked. The soup dumplings are my favorite. They have so much flavor. You have to be careful to not shove it in your mouth because they are hot! Its so tempting because they are really delicious. The steamed dumplings are also extremely delicious. And are taken to the next level when you add chili oil to them. My wife loves the char siu buns so that is her go to and I have to say they are pretty tasty. The Mochi rice with meat is also very good. I ordered it by accident but I really enjoyed it. What I like the most about this place is that as soon as you sit down, the servers are quick to get your order in and serve your drinks. I definitely recommend this place. I can't wait to go back and try something else read more

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I came here with my cousin on St. Patrick's day for brunch. We got there around 10am and was promptly greeted and seated. It wasn't very full so we felt confident we'd get quick service. That was not the case. It felt like there was only 1 steam cart going around. If you wanted to order off the menu, you had to flag someone. It looked like there were 3 servers and the owner taking orders and delivering food to the tables. What could have been a 45 minute brunch turned into a 2 hour leisurely meal. Partly because of a last minute take-out order and some confusion after the meal was packaged. I enjoyed their jasmine tea. The soft tofu float was new to me and tasty. My cousin ordered this first because they run out early. It was slightly sweetened with brown sugar & ginger sauce. Yum! We ordered: steamed char siu baos, pork hash, tofu skin wrapped beef balls, lotus leaf wrapped mochi rice, look funn with char siu, deep fried seaweed rolls, deep fried taro rolls and sesame balls. Most of the food was ok. Look funn was especially silky and sesame balls were exceptionally large. I usually visit Legend Seafood for dim sum and this was similar. Service: 2 stars Food: 3 stars read more

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Dim sum and jook for breakfast. Dine in on Christmas eve, Friday at opening time 8am. First ones there. Note: dim sum not ready, waited about 5-10 minutes for dim sum cart. Got the jook and look fun with scallop first. Got hot tea, but had to ask for water. Noticed other tables got water. Our waitress walked away from our table of 3 in the middle of putting in our order, not sure why. Service is lacking. Staff should be better trained. Water cups and hot tea were not refilled. Ordered: Jook with pork and preserve duck egg Look fun with scallop Curry tendon Chicken feet Shrimp dumpling Chive dumpling Bean curd roll Taro puff Hot jasmine tea Good quality dim sum Note: restroom codes on back door For male and female Shared restroom, back door Note: with validation, first 30 minutes free $1/per 30min. Can park in back smaller lot, but only take credit card. No attendant. read more

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I had the greatest experience here with my childhood friends! I was not starving but once we started eating my taste buds were going crazy. What I enjoyed the most is the chicken feet! The marinade used is sweet and sour but was not saucy. The also liked the tendon which is given in a braised sauce and green onions. The look fun here is also very delicious! The chicken bao was lacking actual chicken on the pan seared bun but bun was tasty and soft. For something really filling is the rice noodles with the pickled cabbage. There is a menu under the glass of the table. There are entrees and then a separate menu for dim sum. Hot mustard is available by request and the pork dumplings were top notch! Way better than the newer joints by Alas. Cultural plaza is the parking study entrance near by. Parking validation is available from Look Fam. Service is friendly and very attentive. I love how the servers get to hustle you to eat more. The food was majority freshly made and service was not slow despite being a busy Sunday lunch hour. Super happy to try here. @Johnny H and @Desiree A-L thanks for the recommendation! read more

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Pretty great all around. We tried a bunch of things and liked most of them. Pretty standard dim sum experience. Good was fresh, hot and pushed on us like a high pressure sales pitch at a timeshare presentation. We felt the views of the river and street were a nice change from the cave like setting of most other dim sum spots. - Pork hash were delicious- huge and succulent pieces. - Fried shrimp was not good, too much wrapper that had gone soggy, not enough shrimp. - Deep fried Mochi and meat was a favorite. The outside was crispy, Mochi was chewy and meat savory. -garlic choi sum was perfectly cooked and had a savory liquid buttery gravy. -steamed Manapua was served fresh and steaming hot. - soy sauce chow mein was tasty but a bit bland. Lots of bean sprouts but I wanted some kind of meat or eggs to make it taste better. read more

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