Local spot in Daly City for Cantonese dim sum to go. They have a parking lot and easy in and easy out. Usually not too crowded and they have all your regular dim sum you would expect. Reasonable, quick,and it's related to the TC pastry on Irving and 24th in SF. So if you're in Daly City you don't have to drive into SF for take out dim sum! Sorry no photos! read more

Drove 30 mins to go here because it's stayed open.. however it is still closed and there's construction going on. NOT OPEN YET!!!!! read more

This location is still closed due to construction. Went looking for this place today. Called phone number listed...voicemail says they are closed. read more

For a quick dimsum bite, this place is pretty good. We always order the shrimp and shrimp/cilantro dumplings, large jook, wonton soup, and this time I decided to get their egg tarts. Usually I wouldn't go for the egg tarts because it's only a "treat". Since covid has happened, they will only let a small amount of people inside and have a plastic sheet that is blocking over the countertop areas like all other "quick" dimsum places. - March 2022 (I shouldn't have left this in my drafts for so long but hopefully I can come back to visit sometime.) Just a random thought: I am surprised this place has mixed reviews because it's not that bad for the product per price. read more

It is still closed. Went by yesterday. The counter is still inside, but there is still construction around outside.

Little dim sum spot located inside St. Francis Square. Cash only. Can get pretty busy during the weekends. Recommend looking at the menu before you walk in as it can get pretty hectic. The first thing I ever got from here is their hot spicy wontons because a lot of the reviews said they were really good so I had to try them. Indeed, they were right. It has chopped up veggie filling believe and strong curry flavor. Each order comes with 4 wontons for about $2.90. After a week of trying it, I was craving it again! Definitely a guilty pleasure. I also ordered their bbq pork turnover and curry puff. I haven't tried their turnover yet. I didn't enjoy the curry puff as much. I thought the filling would be the same as the hot spicy wontons but it wasn't. :/ I would pass on this next time and get another order of wontons. Overall 3.5. read more

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If you need to get your dim sum fill, I recommend coming here. It's cheaper than a dim sum restaurant. There's a fried dumpling thing. I forgot the filling or name but it was my favorite item. Out of all the things I ordered, I think the only one that you should get at a dim sum restaurant is their shrimp rice roll. It was a little tough/ crispy (I prefer mine soft) My coworkers 40-50 years old really liked the Taho / tofu with boba. We thought it would be too sweet but that isn't the case. read more

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We miss you.... Please open soon!!! It's been so looong. I see they've made some progress with the property. There are many of us waiting for your return.... read more

Food: The dim sum here is quite good. I like their shrimp dumplings. Their pork siu may is also delicious, although it was much better a few years ago, but again, it's still delicious. Another must is their spicy fried wontons which are flavored with curry - they're bite-sized, crunchy, super savory, and fun to eat! But my favorite of all is their triangle-shaped char siu sow (BBQ pork pastry turnover) - they're flaky, savory and hearty. So yummy. Service: Service is just so-so, as expected from any takeout dim sum shop. The shop can be pretty busy even in the afternoon/early evening, but the service is typically pretty fast. Ambiance: The shop is really meant for take-out service so don't expect any tables for people to sit at, so it's impossible to rate the ambiance. read more

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I miss this place really badly. Very affordable and delicious dim sum. It feels like its been forever since the area around it has been under renovation, I hope its done soon so this place can reopen! read more

The food is better at their Irving St. location in San Francisco. This location is convenient if you are in the area. My favorites are the egg rolls, fried wontons and porridge with the Chinese doughnut. On the weekends, expect to wait around 15-20 minutes during meal times as they are popular among the locals. read more

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I've always been to St. Francis Plaza for Supreme Pot, but I've kept eyeing TC Pastry for the longest time. My fiance always told me his mom used to get dim sum here all the time growing up. Upon arrival, there is plenty of parking. However, some of the pathways might be a hassle to get around since Pacific Supermarket closed. There's usually a long line out the door, but it moves pretty fast. I'd recommend bringing a jacket since it gets pretty cold waiting in line, and BRING CASH. They do not accept card! If you forget to bring cash, there is a liquor store a few stores down that have an ATM. To be honest, the past few weekends have been just coming here to eat. We've been going to TC Pastry and getting dim sum here. It's SO good. It's nothing fancy, but the flavors here are great. We usually get the following: -1 order siu mai (I believe 3 for $3+) -1 order of har gow (3 for $3+) -1 pound of chow mein ($4+ per pound) -1 order of spicy fried wonton (4 for $2+) -1 order of turnip cake (3 for $4+ I think) We got to try the shrimp and cilantro dumplings, as well as the egg tarts too. I have tried the porridge (not my fav due to the egg), the Chinese donut (very stale when i tried it), and the sweet plain buns (pure nostalgia). Our order usually turns out to be around $32+ dollars. The menu is limited to the same things each day, but they're made pretty well. I have to say that the only thing I wished for was that all the items you get were warm to the touch. Sometimes they are left on trays where they've been sitting out. The only thing that comes out warm would be the noodles, porridge, and dim sum. Anything else is left under a light or tray. I'll definitely be back to get more dim sum since it's pretty good! Super cheap and close by to wear I live. read more

There are very few places in the Bay Area that still sell steamed sweet Rice Cake!! This is the only reason I come here. The rice cake is usually pretty fresh. Rice cake typically has a very short life, maybe a day or two before it comes bitter, so I know it's fresh because it is always sweet!!! I have tried their other foods, specifically dim sum, and they're just okay. If you are looking for rice cake, I highly recommend this place!!! Also, unlike most places that sell rice cake, they typically make so much you can even still get some in the afternoon!!! read more

This place is good if you're looking for some affordable dim sum. Their menu is very limited, but it's good enough for cheap dimsum. Everything is less than $10. I think this place only does cash only though. You can get 3 pcs of dimsum for like $4. No dine-in inside ever since COVID hit. They get lines, but they serve pretty fast. The ambiance isn't anything special, just a place to get cheap dimsum for to-go. read more

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Cash only. 3 ppl max in store. Shrimp chives dumpling Shrimp dumpling Pork siu mai Taro fried cake Wonton noodle soup Tofu dessert with sago Curry puffs Mini egg tarts Chow mein These are my go to items. They charged for to go boxes 25 cent each. read more

TC Pastry - Dim Sum Near Me - Daly City, California

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My favorite at this place are their baked pork buns. The other stuff if really good as well, but not a lot of places serve bake pork buns. It's really good. They have a lot of choices and there's often a line and off the charts long line on Saturdays. read more

TC Pastry - The exterior of TC Pastry at St. Francis Square. - Dim Sum Near Me - Daly City, California

This is the spot if you live in Daly City or SSF and don't want to go to Chinatown or the Sunset in SF for decent dim sum. There's a large parking lot so another perk of skipping the drive to SF. There's better dim sum in Chinatown and the Sunset but the dim sum in TC pastry still fills the craving. We always get the chow mein ($3.90/lb), a large porridge ($4 for a large), turnip cake, har gow and siu mai. I wish the turnip cake was pan fried for longer to have a more crispy exterior. The chow mein and porridge are must-gets. They are great in value and taste amazing. The line goes by quickly so don't be discouraged if you see a long line out the door on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The dim sum here is more expensive than what I would normally pay for elsewhere but I'm ok paying a slight premium to get dim sum close to home. read more

I miss this place. I love the shrimp cilantro dumplings, pork and chicken shomai, shrimpcake, fried wontons, egg rolls, rice cake, and wonton noodle soup. I called and the message says they are temporarily closed due to construction. Hurry up and reopen already so that I can stop by and get some delicious dim sum and pastry. read more

I was looking for a quick afternoon snack after skipping lunch and this was perfect other than the fact that it was cash only. I had a limited amount to work with and this actually came in just under. The ordering process is a little tricky since you have to walk around to see what options you have. They are basically known for their dimsum and have other dishes such as wonton noodle soup or fried noodles as well. I got 3pcs of siumai, 3pc shrimp w/ cilantro dumplings, 3pc of bean curd w/ chicken and a wonton noodle soup, which came out to around $20. Most of the food tasted as if it was sitting around for a while and not super fresh but it is what you get for the price. Luckily the overall experience was nice since all the ladies spoke English and there was no yelling back and forth. With all the options for dimsum in this area, I probably won't get it again, but a nice to-go place to check out! read more

Porridge is what I come here for but end up getting other stuff; just can't hep it seeing all the yummies! Everything is all good. Save money by bringing in your own containers. Just plan to wait cuz always a line anytime of any days but worth the wait. Goes fast as ping you are decisive of what you want to order so don't hold up the line. Enjoy! Oh yeah CASH ONLY! read more

No frills dimsum place in DC! It is strictly cash only so make sure to bring your Benjamins if you're planning to hoard pastries and whatnot. They're open everyday 8:30am - 7pm and closed on Tuesdays. With COVID, they only allow 4 people at a time inside the premises so it can skirt around the parking. Quick tip: while in line, already decide what you want to get as the cashiers / staff aren't exactly that patient. You get the vibe that when you're there, you already know exactly what you want. Also repeat your orders and be clear with how many you want for each. Sometimes they may think you ordered an item even though you didn't. But otherwise for the goods - get your fill of the baked BBQ buns! $1.70 for each bun but it's worth it :) read more

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I had a hankering for dumplings one morning. You know how it is. Decided to pay a visit to TC since I was in the neighboring visiting my sister. This little hole in the wall is located right on the edge of St Francis plaza. I noticed a few other restaurants and an Asian supermarket, so I guess there are a few other options around in case this place is too busy. The parking lot is big, so no worries about finding parking. I saw other yelpers mention lines but this wasn't the case when I went. However, I did go 30 min after opening, the day after Christmas. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the floors were extremely slippery. I had Nike prestos on, so idk if maybe I just didn't have enough traction on my soles or what... definitely could be a liability if you're rushing or not being careful. We basically got one or two orders of everything in the case. Cash only btw! Nothing was really exceptional to me. But everything was decent or good enough, and sometimes that's all you need! I would recommend trying out the shrimp and green onion dumplings. Or were they cilantro? Sorry, I have mommy brain. Either way they were tasty. The har gow was nicely filled with shrimp, so the wrapper to filling ratio was good too. Pork dumpling (shu mai) were yummy as well. Do not skip the egg tarts! They aren't out of this world but egg tarts just wrap up a dumpling meal in all the right ways, so you'll need to have a couple on deck as dessert... yes, dessert is still necessary after breakfast. I didn't care for any of the meat filled buns/pastries but that's just me. They were flakey though, I can appreciate the texture. Pictured is $51 worth of goods... not bad considering it's just a little take out spot, but I think I would have rather spent that plus more at a sit down place. No napkins, sauce or utensils btw, so if you're planning to eat in your car, make sure you bring your own. I made a chili oil dipping sauce at home to dunk the dumplings, and we shared them between 6 of us, as a side to our main breakfast (Silogs anyone?). I would recommend this place during Covid since everything is take out anyways, but on a normal day, I think I would suggest having the dine in experience some place else. read more

TC Pastry - Dim Sum Near Me - Daly City, California

TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION 3/2024 A good, consistent selection of dim sum and some steam table classics. Cash only, expect minimal English, and a line. Do everyone a favor and know what you want! Can't wait until they are open again. read more

Their Chinese beef stew noodle soup is the best! Priced right, it's comfort food... The dim sum is competitively priced. Most everything is really good. Depends upon your taste. Their pork with thousand year old egg is good. Make sure that you go at a time in the day where it's fresh. Be careful when you go on a hot day as some of the dim sum sits in the glass display case until sold. read more

TC Pastry - Chinese beef stew egg noodle soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Daly City, California

I was hungry one day and my hunger was craving for Dim Sum. So I yelp it and found this place. 1) Great location: located in a plaza with easy to spot and plenty of parking space. 2) Quality: This is mostly take out party trade so the food were good and as for quality is ok . The reason the quality is just ok is because the restaurant is concentrate more on volume take out versus quality make to order. 3) Service: For a take out place, the service is not bad at all. 4)Price: the average estimated price is $10 to $40. It really depend on what you order. 5) Decor: it is a take out place. Don't expect any fancy decoration. This place is more concentrate on food then the look. Overall, I have to say the food were not to bad. If you got a craving, then try this place out and let me know. Go foodies read more

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Tasty... fresh... cheap. What else can you ask for? Maybe Apple Pay or Google Pay LOL because it's CASH ONLY. read more

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Came here today at 8:15am, no line. Bought two orders of Egg Rolls, three orders of Siu Mai, one pound of soy sauce Chow Mein, three orders of Beef Stew noodles, two dessert Tofu boba and one large Soybean milk. The Beef Stew noodles were pretty decent. The Egg Rolls were crispy. The soy sauce Chow Mein is just okay. The Siu Mai is so salty. The Soybean Milk and desserts Tofu tasted/smelled burnt, bitter, and disgusting. Called this place immediately to address this matter. At first, one of the ladies answering the phone said, "The Tofu tasting burnt is normal." then I said "Seriously!!!"Then, she passed the phone to the owner. He said probably they are rushed and it happened. He said he want me to try the new Tofu and Soybean Milk. I refused. He promised to refund my money. Then, I got back get my refund. I'm so glad that the guy owner handled this matter well enough. But will I recommend? I don't think so. :) read more

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This place is a no fuss, no muss, know what you want, and bring your cash kind of place. So don't be surprised if you're rushed because chances are there is a small line waiting to order. Our family enjoyed the shrimp cilantro dumplings, pork shumai, shrimp rice noodles, and turnip cakes. Looking forward to the next time we're in town to try some of the other things they have. read more

They are cash only. We went in the afternoon. The shu mai was good. There was no line and lots of parking. I got the Taho minus one star it tasted rotten. I also got rice cakes also tasted bad. I'm not sure if I'll be back but it is near and there is parking and the dim sum is made fresh daily! You don't really know if you're rung up correctly (it's a Chinese place) I always just say okay but there are prices on everything. Oh ya and the bbq pork baked bun was okay! read more

I've had TC Pastry bookmarked for months after friends raved about this place. I had a chance yesterday. I entered around 10:15am. No line. Maximum 4 people at a time due to the current pandemic. I checked for an overhead menu of dim sum items. None. There's a whiteboard posted to the left behind the counter listing some items like their jook. I had to stoop to look into the glass partition to see what dim sum was offered. Ordered: * BBQ Pork buns - glazed top with plenty of bbq pork * har gow - the wrapper was too thick. The shrimp filling was chopped & dense. Too much filler. * siu mai- the wrapper was too thick. The pork filling too dense. Lacked umami. * turnip cakes - lacked umami. Starchy. The highlight was the BBQ pork bun. Came out of the oven. Was warm and tasty. As I exited a line had formed. read more

My go to place when I want sum dim sum. Pretty average, don't expect so much. they have a variety to choose from such as pork buns, shrimp dumplings, siu mai, turnip cakes are my go to. throughout the years, prices had gone up, then again, what hasn't? please bring cash with you as they don't accept cards. read more

This place is an institution in Daly City. A friend of mine brought me here and told me how it's been here forever, and there's a reason why. It's a classic dim sum spot - no frills. I love cooking here for a quick dim sum treat. I haven't been here since before covid, but my friends and I used to come here weekly when we were college kids. They have a wide variety of dim sum- my go tos used to be the curry puff, potstickers, har gaw, siomai, hot n spicy won tons, shrimp rice roll, and the noodles! From what I remember they only take cash so make sure you bring enough. The price was reasonable and you can get a lot of food here for $20, it'll go a long way. It's in the st Francis square shopping center plaza. I haven't been here in so long but I definitely plan on going back to see how it is since it's been so long. I used to come here so often with my friends and eat here regularly, it was nice to see that they are still here. read more

There's a line outside the door, even in the rain. It wasn't terrible, maybe a 10 min wait, but that's how you know a place is good! Beef Noodle Soup ($5.95) -- Soooo delicious! I crave the fatty beef and tendon that comes in this soup, but you have to know what you're getting or else you may be disappointed. Bean curd sheets with wood ear+ vermicelli ($5.60/5) - Yummm! Loved this. Most of the pan was almost done when we ordered, so had to wait 5 mins for a new pan. Egg rolls ($2.50/2) - Ok, ok... I know this is Americanized, but the skin was perfectly crisp and was the perfect snack as we drove away from getting food. Cheung Fan ($3.30/3) - not my favorite, but good enough to get again. Came with soy sauce. Boyfriend liked it, but it was lacking ingredients to me. Needs more dried shrimp and green onion. Dan tat ($2.50/4) - These are TINY. I didn't like the custard in them; it had more sugar than normal. The crust wasn't flaky either. Two soups and everything else listed above came out to $32something. Not bad! read more

Sorry to say, probably some of the worse dim sum I've had. It sucks because this place is so close and convenient for me. Prices weren't cheap for the quality of food. ~$30 for 5 order of 3 piece, one order of the bean curd rolls, one lotus leaf sticky rice, one water, one sprite, and the tofu dessert. Siu mai was edible. The bean curd rolls were edible. Everything else... har gow, pot stickers, turnip cake, and lotus leaf wrapped sticky rice was terrible. Tofu dessert had some foul taste... to the trash it goes. Half my day was seriously ruining pondering on how I let myself eat such terrible food. read more

Fast-food dim sum togo. Price is pretty decent and it's fast-food not a restaurant sit down plus only one in that area so you can't expect much. It's pretty good for togo. Line move fast so you know service isn't the best lol. Their English isn't the best also but good enough for me. I can see why some reviews here isn't very good due to communication with customers. The only two things was their options isn't a lot and they only take cash. Yet I'm not surprised since it is common for a small Chinese business. Parking is definitely plenty which I definitely like that. Overall ok and enjoyable fast quick dim sum togo. read more

Located in St. Francis Square with some great restaurants, such as, Supreme hotpot, Kadoks, and Burma restaurant is TC Pastry where I have bought dim sum , bread/buns, and porridge here. It is all very affordable and quite good and this is coming from a someone who is Chinese. I had ordered their shrimp dumplings, porridge, siu mai, rice roll, turnip cake and their spicy wontons. I would prefer their turnip cake to be pan fried more so it is crispier and I thought the spicy won ton was not average (it looks like yellow curry without any spiciness). There are many different choices and they have the price with samples of the food to show how it looks at the counter. You can walk up to the counter to look ahead. They also have a white board with other items such as wonton soup. Everything is inexpensive and great value compared to the sit down dim sum places. Customer service is ok. They can speak and understand English which is a plus for the non Chinese speakers. Many of my friends have frequently purchased food here and no longer have to drag me to translate for them. The down side (with most Chinese establishments), come with cash as they do not take credit cards. Highly recommend when you need a quick fix dim sum to go! read more

The cilantro dumplings are amazing!!!! Come early and cash only! Ps. I recommended wearing something that'll keep you warm, line gets pretty long and it's hella cold out here lol(sometimes hehe) PPS. PLZ WEAR A MASK read more

TC Pastry - Dim Sum Near Me - Daly City, California

This place is a gem in Daly City! I always thought it was pretty decent but I've been driving around here on weekends and there is line out the door. This is a hole in the wall to go dim sum. They keep it reasonably priced and good quality and authentic. Definitely helps to order in Cantonese but they understand English too. Everything they have is so good! Make sure to bring cash! read more

TC Pastry - Taro, turnip cake, and shrimp noodle, bomb! - Dim Sum Near Me - Daly City, California

Not the best Chinese food or noodles really but it gets the job done Service is probably quick Hole in the wall type of vibes here read more

Located in a neighborhood plaza with Pacific Supermarket, TC Pastry is nestled off to the side and can be easily overlooked. People have been raving about this place - the reviews are all very positive so I convinced my boyfriend to take a trip with me one morning prior to work. For the most part, they seem to follow COVID protocols. They limit the amount of guests inside and wear gloves and masks. They have a wall between the workers and guests. The place was empty when we came through so we had some time to decide on what to get without feeling rushed. I can't remember everything that I've gotten but their shrimp and chives dumplings were definitely the start. Overall, good place to go if you want quick and easy dim sum just make sure you bring cash. read more