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    Ming Dynasty

    3.6 (698 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Douglas Y.

    Nothing has changed here. The place is in need of a renovation or at least a good carpet cleaning. The food is still tasty and fresh however prices are fairly high. I would recommend going to Happy Garden or Kings on Stockton Blvd for the sane quality but better pricing.

    Dim sum
    Lily V.

    One of my absolute favorite places to have dim sum in Sacramento. They have carts! I grew up near Oakland Chinatown, and ordering dim sum from the carts just makes the experience feel more special. I'm not much of a coconut fan, but I make an exception for the coconut-covered mango mochi. I think it's only available on the weekends, along with their crispy skin pork. In addition to their dim sum, Ming Dynasty has excellent noodle dishes (among other things). Also, if you like porridge/congee definitely give theirs a try!

    Fried Shrimp Ball
    Jackson T.

    I've been here twice now in the past month and can say Ming Dynasty is decent. I did not realize I lived close to a place that serves dim sum all day. I first went here with family who was visiting from out of town. It was my first time and we ordered dim sum during lunch hour. The food was good, but we had a hard time ordering more dim sum after two rounds since the servers kept bypassing our table. All the dim sum dishes were good. There was a good lunch crowd also. Enough to stay busy, but not overwhelming. We ordered the shu mai, pork Turnover, crispy shrimp noodle wrap, spare ribs, bokchoy. Everything was decent and tasted fresh. Second time here, we decided to eat here for a mother's/father's day celebration. We went for dinner around 6 pm on a weeknight. We ordered a lot of food. We had the duck, empress chicken, salt and pepper spare ribs, various dim sum dishes (mainly same from my 1st time here), fried rice, chow mien, seafood clay pot, and crispy shrimp balls. Everything tasted great again and my parents actually liked it. They said prices are cheaper than our normal go to dim sum places so that's a huge plus. My favorite from all these dishes were the salt and pepper spare ribs. It had great texture and flavor. The restaurant itself has a lot of tables and is roomy. They can fit a good sized crowd, but part of the dining area is closed off. The workers are nice, but can bypass you so you might have to be a bit more assertive to get what you need. Parking can be tight as well, so you can try the neighborhood or park across the street on the target lot. I'll try to come here again to try more dim sum and the salt and pepper spare ribs.

    Diana F.

    Old school cart dim sum! Pretty standard 茶樓. I knew it was legit when most of the patrons were older aunties and uncles. No frills. When you arrive, you get bombarded with the carts. After a while, they kind of forget about you until you raise your hand to get someone attention. If there's something you want but don't see you can order with the server. I "special ordered" the 炸兩 and it was good but lacking in quantity. I think they only gave me 1. I'd go back though. 8/10.

    Honey walnut shrimp
    Nancy F.

    Came here on CNY and was the second in the door, so no reservation or wait. Service was good, even when busy the staff shared tables and were pretty attentive. Not all of them speak English, but they'll grab an English speaker for you if you need. Love that this place has the dim sum carts coming around, and you can also order from the regular menu. So there is a big variety and a lot to choose from. Got all the regular dim sum things like shrimp dumpling, pork dumpling, rice in banana leaf, shrimp in rice noodle, fried turnip cake, chicken feet, pork ribs in black bean sauce, scallop dumpling, chive dumpling. The carts are stacked so high, so some items aren't as hot as I would prefer. Also ordered lobster noodles, clams in black bean sauce, honey walnut shrimp.

    Deep Fried Shrimp Ball ($6.25)
    Elena N.

    Date: Monday, December 1st, 2025 Time: around 4:45pm Party of: 2 Meal: Late Lunch / Early Dinner *Steamed Piggy Bun ($5.55) *Siu Mai ($6.25) *Chicken Feet ($5.55) *Garlic Spare Ribs ($5.55) *Pork Tofu Skin Rolls ($4.25) *Shrimp Dumpling ($6.25) *Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll ($6.25) *Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice ($6.25) *Deep Fried Pork Dumpling ($4.25) *Deep Fried Shrimp Ball ($6.25) *Pot Stickers ($5.55) *Peking Style Cucumber Salad ($7.95) *Jelly Fish Salad ($8.95) *Empress Chicken ($7.85) The hubby suggested grabbing dim sum on the way back to SF from Tahoe. He actually looked into places and suggested Ming since they do all day dim sum. It wasn't very busy when we got here so they seated us right away. We had actually ordered more items, but I believe they were out of two of them. I think it was the eggplant and something else. At the end of the meal, we realized we still hadn't received the tripe we ordered. Turns out they never put it in. They offered to punch it in right then, but we were full, so we declined. I really did want that ngau pak yip as not a lot of places have it any more. Maybe I should have brought it home. I enjoyed all the dim sum dishes. It had been a while since I went to yum cha, so it was nice what I consider a staple. My fam used to go out for dim sum every Sunday growing up. If memory serves, I found the cucumber salad a little heavy on the maggi. I didn't finish it, so when I ate it again, I added vinegar and chili oil to hide it a bit. The jellyfish didn't taste like much. Remedied that at home with some sesame, vinegar, chili oil, and green onion. The piggy baos were so cute. I couldn't resist. Glad I stopped by. Nice finding an all day dim sum spot on the way home. REVIEW #3929

    Bacon fried rice
    May W.

    I had high hopes for Ming Dynsasty, but the food was just ok. We ordered the Chinese New Year menu that feeds 8-10 people. Large portions, which is a plus. We had the following: - jellyfish, seaweed salad, cha siu - I think it's hard to mess this fish up and it was vey good - steamed fish - pretty good and came with 2 fish - bacon? Fried rice - this was the weirdest fried rice dish I've ever had and wasn't very good - lobster - it came with two tails and it was just okay - dried oyster wi try veggies - just ok - empress chicken - I don't actually like this cold yellow chicken, but the ginger garlic sauce was very good - Choy with mushrooms - a bit salty and the vegetables were huge and hard to eat - chicken and cuttlefish with vegetables - just ok - dessert was just oranges We also added pea sprouts and Gai Lan. The pea sprouts were very good. Small parking lot off of broadway and restaurant is pretty large.

    Seafood soup
    Aileen J.

    We spent the weekend in Sacramento for a family event that included Saturday night dinner here. For dinner, we started with pork belly served with hoisin sauce. This was followed by a seafood soup, honey walnut shrimp, assorted mushrooms/vegetable medley, steamed whole fish, crispy fried chicken, and lobster. Excellent dishes. The orange wedges at the end were the perfect dessert. Eleven of us returned at 10am on Sunday for the dim sum. I selected pu erh tea among the several choices. We feasted on har gow, siu mai, lotus leaf sticky rice, black bean spareribs, wonton soup, shrimp rice noodle rolls, tofu skin shrimp rolls, steamed egg custard buns, baked BBQ pork buns, steamed BBQ pork buns, deep fried pork dumplings, deep fried stuffed taro puffs, and egg tarts. Both meals were exceptional. Saturday night parking was a bit tight, but no problem first thing Sunday morning.

    Egg drop soup
    Janice N.

    Visiting Sacramento and found this delicious Chinese restaurant. We had egg drop soup, orange chicken, dim sum egg plant, buns and more. Everything was delicious! The restaurant was very spacious and roomy. Parking was sufficient and free. Our waitress was great and polite. We will definitely return for future visits.

    Me and my son! Having Saturday Morning Dim Sum!
    Juliana W.

    I haven't had a better meal in months! We arrived right before lunch had to wait 10 minutes for the table. Great service and fantastic dumplings, spring rolls, and BBQ pork bun.

    Bill
    一男

    Ming Dynasty is good for the food. However, the overall dining experience is held back by mediocre service and some frustrating surprises when the check arrives. ​Their kitchen staff clearly knows what they are doing. We ordered two of their standout offerings: 1. ​Rib Steak with Mixed Mushrooms: This was exceptionally executed. The steak was tender, perfectly cooked, and the rich flavor of the mixed mushrooms complemented the meat beautifully. ​2. The "One Live Fish, Two Dishes" Approach: We selected a live black cod ($20/lb) and had the kitchen prepare it two ways. This is where the culinary team shines--both preparations were fresh, expertly seasoned, and utilized the fish to its absolute potential. ​The interior design is simple and functional--nothing flashy, but perfectly fine for a casual meal or a family gathering. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, as the dedicated free parking lot is quite limited, so you may need to hunt for a spot during peak hours. ​The Drawbacks are Service, Restrooms, and Hidden Fees! While the food hits the mark, the rest of the experience is hit-and-miss. The service lacks consistency. Staff can be attentive one moment and completely absent the next. A major downside was the state of the restroom, which was noticeably stinky and poorly maintained. The most frustrating part of the night came at the end. Despite agreeing on the $20 per pound price for the live black cod to be made into two dishes, the final bill included two completely unmentioned, mystery fees: one for $5 and another for $3. While the amount isn't massive, the lack of transparency regarding upcharges for the two-dish preparation is incredibly unprofessional.

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    Michael S.

    Ming Dynasty was decent at best, not the superb dim sum experience that we enjoy so much unfortunately. Barely any carts rolled by, food was good but not super tasty to the point of food exhaustion and belly filling, and selection wasn't as vast compared to other great dim sum spots. Service was as expected (fast) but hardly anyone spoke English so it was tough to communicate and ambiance was welcoming but didn't feel like a typical Chinese dining experience with lively spirits and busy happiness. Beef noodle, my favorite, was subpar here and did NOT satisfy - this was a big let down. Not bad for a quick bite, but for a full on dim sum experience to achieve food coma - move past Go and just keep trucking along.

    Mary N.

    After all these years, this place still consistently delivers good quality food. You can order dim sum anytime (even at night). I like that they are on DoorDash for those lazy evenings. Their Peking duck is pretty decent for $24.99 on DoorDash. Their Sui Mai is nice and juicy. This is my comfort food spot.

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    First time eating at this Dim Sum restaurant and I was disappointed because the quality of food was terrible. Will not be returning.

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    Ask the Community - Ming Dynasty

    What time do they stop serving dim sum?

    They have dim sum all day

    Do they have Peking duck?

    If you read the online menu, you'll see that they have Peking Duck for $24.99.

    Is there a buffet too?

    No, they don't.

    Is dim sum only in the morning? Came here at 5pm and no dim sum

    Yes, dim sum is only in the morning through lunch hour. They do not serve dim sum for dinner.

    Are the dim sum served from carts on weekdays too?

    Yes, everything is fresh & delicious

    Are dim sum carts rolling again on the weekends?

    Yes for lunch till 2:30

    Do you host private parties at your restaurant?

    They have all kinds of wedding receptions and large parties.

    Are there many non-pork options for dim sum and do the servers know which they are? Friends will be taking us to Ming Dynasty for dim sum.

    They have some non pork options but you have to make sure to say no pork, but some items are premade with pork

    Are they open on Christmas? What hours?

    I'm sure they'll be open because Chinese restaurants are very busy during major holidays especially for dimsum

    The yelp page says, the have vegan options... what are the vegan (no meat, no egg, no fish sauce, no gelatin, etc.) options?

    I would say the tea and greens and tofu are probably the only vegan options here. They are probably very limited.

    Can I get Dim Sum any day of the week for lunch?

    Yes. Any day of week for both lunch and dinner, but the selection is more limited than on weekends.

    Do they also service steamed items (dim sums) in the evening?

    Yes they do, they have another menu so let them know you want dim sum. Some they might run out of but be sure to call in! I went 4-5pm and there was still dim sum left.

    Do to serve Dim Sum on Saturday?

    Yes, they have Dim Sum everyday!

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    Taste of Original - Sizzling beef tripe $17.95 - LOVE THIS!!!

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    4.1(240 reviews)
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    Came here on a Sunday. It was just before 6 PM. It wasn't too crowded and got a table right away…read more Soon after we ordered and tons of people came in just after 6. The place got pretty full so I was glad to get there early. We ordered the Preserved egg pork Congee. It's the thing we get all the time now. They make it really well and my wife and I like it. She loves the egg but I let her eat that. I am not so much into that 100 year old egg. We always get the Shrimp wanton and love that too. This is our go to place lately for these two dishes. They do a good job and we are in and out in less than 45 minutes. The place is cute with little toy collectables throughout the store. The staff are nice and we come here like 2x a month or more. Worth a try I think you will like the food here.

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    3.9(139 reviews)
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    Made a quick day trip to Sac and got takeout for dinner. Ordered three entrees from this spot…read morebecause the food is good and the prices are decent. Ordered the broccoli and beef, salt and pepper chicken, and tomato beef chow mein with the thicker noodles. Every dish was fresh made and tasty. The chow mein tastes more like sweet and sour vs traditional tomato beef. Must be a Sacto thing as I've come across this before up here. Tastes good tho since I do like sweet and sour. Portions are good, food is tasty and not sauce laden. We'll be back!

    Adj: dependably and predictably ok Chinese food…read more We've been coming here for Chinese meals both sit down and take out from when they used to be Holiday Villa. That was decades ago. About 10 or so years ago, they changed ownership or rather they went through what seems like several changes and then they became Lucky Jade which is kind of a chain but not exactly. I recall at one time, the workers wear shirts that look kind of like uniforms with another store's name on the back with address and phone numbers, so apparently Lucky Jade is owned by people who also own a few other Chinese restaurants but not by the same exact name. In any case, Chinese food can be pretty formulaic, so it's not really that hard to have consistency as long as the cooks know how to make common standard dishes, the taste generally would not be too different. This is true for Lucky Jade. We had take out recently and got a chow fun, a chow mein, and a broccoli beef. The first was quite tasty, on the oily side but I've not found any place able to make it not too oily and still yummy so it's necessary for this dish. Then there's the chow mein, this one was not good. Kind of non descript and the oil tasted oil (reused). Not too greasy which is my biggest complaint of chow mein from elsewhere like New Lai Wah, but again, this did not taste fresh. Finally, the broccoli beef was overcooked. Broccoli was not quite mushy but almost, still a little bit of crunch but you can see they were turning yellow. And the beef was so chemically tenderized (hopefully only with baking soda and not worse) bc it was also almost mushy. Wasn't cheap either, but on par with other Chinese restaurants around here for take out. I think I'll just tell my in laws they can just order from Bel Air Hot Chinese food deli on Florin Rd which is in the same plaza and they'd pay less and the food would actually taste better with fresher oil (probably not reused) and better quality beef that doesn't need to be tenderized to a questionable quality. Overall, not too good.

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    ABC Bakery - we really like the beef rice noodle dish

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    4.3(1.2k reviews)
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    CASH/DEBIT ONLY. My first time here was in 2023, and 3 years later, it still hits the spot. Prices…read moreare so reasonable for the quality. Everything was good but I definitely have favorites. I wish we had to-go dim sum like this in the Bay! RECS: + Shrimp rice rolls ($5.75/box) was a household fave. great texture and juicy shrimp + Pineapple bun with bbq pork (~$3-4) was filllled with pork and was so crispy once reheated + Har gow ($1.50) was good! + Siu mai ($1.50) was perfectly juicy with so much filling! + Shrimp balls hit the spot, plenty of shrimp filling

    ABC Bakery has been a favorite of mine for decades. I grew up going here, and years later I brought…read moremy own boys in to pick up snacks after school. Even though I no longer live in Sacramento, I still make a point to stop by whenever I'm in town to pick up some of our longtime favorites. My must-haves are the pineapple baos, char siu baos, BBQ pork baos, shu mai, and egg tarts. Everything is consistently good and keeps me coming back after all these years. This is definitely more of a pick-up-and-go spot than somewhere you come to sit and eat. The bakery is clean, and the staff is always friendly, efficient, and keeps things moving. Prices have gotten a little high, but for me, the quality and nostalgia are still worth it. It can get very busy, with the line sometimes stretching outside, and popular items do sell out. I usually try to go earlier in the day or call ahead and place an order for pickup. After all these years, ABC Bakery is still one of my favorite Sacramento stops and a place that holds a lot of great memories for me and my family.

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