Cool place with very affordable dim sum. Almost all the customers come from the neighborhood and walk here and get the food to go. But we did sit at one of the few, small tables and ate and used the hot sauces. I like the Shrimp dumplings the best. I also enjoyed the Chicken turnover, Egg rolls and Egg custard. Cash only! read more

They have maintained the quality of their dim sum, the steamed ones and the bbq pork flakey pastry aka cha siu so. I haven't tried anything else after so many years Since 2010 when I wrote about smaller sized stems. The steamed have shrunk a bit, again. Prices are up, too. I remain a steadfast customer. Especially, since a highly rated place on the other side of the park has gone downhill significantly. read more

One of the only places in sunset that still sells "dai bao" and our family loves it here! It's cheap and always really good. Check it out next time you're in the area! read more

Rice roll with chinese donut: made fresh when you order. donuts are crunchy, roll are soft, silky smooth. there are small pieces of shrimp in there. Extensive menu of dim sum to pick and choose from. staff is helpful in providing recommendations, the wait is never long for the food. one of the best spots in the sunset for takeout with a couple tables for dine in. read more

TC Pastry - Rice roll with chinese donut - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is a very affordable place for dim sum to go. Their prices for Har Gow, Shiu Mai, and Char Shu Bao, is all under $3.00. And you can get it quick. The help all speak Cantonese, but can understand English, and can help you, if you are confused. Heighly recommend! read more

6/21/25 Saturday Afternoon Local, no frills take out style dim sum. It's great for a quick pick me up, but don't expect restaurant quality or taste. If you want it at peak freshness, go in the morning. I believe they cook it then and keep it warm throughout the day. My har gow skin was evidently a little soggy. However, it did the job and satisfied my dim sum cravings. Quick and fairly priced. Cash only. All the items are labeled in Chinese and English with pricing. read more

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This lady gets off the bus. I'm right behind her. We are going the same direction. Ends up at TC Pastry together. This place has been here forever, over 30 years? This place reminds me of old style dim sum. They must make 50 different things each day. Towards the end of day around 5:30 they have a sale. 3 items for $3.90. Whatever is in front of that sign. I got egg rolls, beef rice roll, chicken/bittermelon rice rolls. Mochi with red bean. Small black sesame pudding which is made fresh as i grounded sesame. They are the only ones who sells it. Everything tasted good even though it's been sitting all day. read more

TC Pastry - Black sesame pudding, real stuff not powder - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cash only Line moved fast and they are efficient. The worker was nice to me and my broken Chinese they have some good deals for the different items and all were pretty good. The only downside was some items were served cold so most likely made to be brought home to warm up. The ham sui gok really hit the spot for me as well as the Chinese steamed cake. Solid place if you're in the area! read more

TC Pastry - The goodies - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great baked BBQ pork bao. Good filling to bread ratio and nice flavorful, savory filling. The beef pastry was very flaky and again bursting with filling. Also tried the Sui Mai which was tasty, least flavorful of three items I tasted. Prices were very reasonable and nice surprise from increasingly inflated prices elsewhere. Will be back! read more

Came back to TC Pastries to visit after living right around the corner from it 20 years ago! Great to see their store counter larger than before and an expanded menu but with the same local charm and efficient service they've always had. Still cash only too! And their dim sum and related offerings were tasty -- not necessarily at the level of the top (and much more expensive) places in the city -- but that isn't the point or expectation. Great value for what we got and made for a terrific, quick lunch. Look forward to not waiting years to stop by again to enjoy their offerings! read more

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I'm still coming here to see the nice aunties behind the counter--they know me so well! As soon as I walk in, I feel welcomed and overjoyed to see their familiar, friendly faces. They already know my go-to order: zhaliang (rice roll with Chinese donut), smothered in peanut sauce and sweet soy sauce, then perfectly garnished with scallions on top. Absolute perfection! For just $4.50 before tax, it's an unbeatable breakfast steal, especially when paired with a large hot coffee to kickstart my day. Honestly, I just have to keep going to the gym daily to match this lifestyle--hahaha! Beyond my favorite dish, everything they serve here is delicious. Their dim sum is made fresh daily, and you can see the hardworking staff in the back preparing mountains of buns and dumplings for the day's sales. The quality and affordability here are unmatched. The shop has a few tables inside, and it's a dog-friendly spot--I always see nice neighbors stopping by with their cute doggies during their morning walks. Just a heads-up, it's cash only, and parking is street parking. I missed them so much during their long break, and I'm so glad they've reopened! TC Pastry remains my go-to spot, and I'll keep coming back for the amazing food and even better people. read more

TC Pastry - Beef rice roll and Egg Roll and Shrimp Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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2025 update: Pretty sad TC Pastry in Daly City closed. Now I have to drive further for some deep fried wontons. But today was not that day. I arrived too late and they ran out of fried wontons at 6pm. At least they have the closing time specials, 3 for $3.50. My consolation prize was egg rolls. They were pretty good. I should have gotten more. Good job everyone at TC Pastry. read more

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This has got to be the go to to go dim sum place in town. No seating, everything ordered at the counter. The prices are all labeled and everything is labeled well. The menu has pricing and names on the wall. The older ladies helping you out are so kind. Now onto the dim sum, we ordered a vast variety of dim sum from this place from shiu mai to hagao, cheung fun, deep fried sticky buns, cha siu baos, dai baos and more. Everything was delicious. Most of the items came in the same price configuration, 3 or 4 items for a set price around $3.50 or $4.20. All the dim sum was pretty good for a to go place. I would say even comparable to sit down restaurant ones. The quality was good and the flavor was tasty. Every time I come into town I would definitely come here. read more

TC Pastry - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

I popped in to get a couple of Chinese tamales. Their display case only had the red bean ones. I asked the clerk for peanut one and she had them in the back warming. It was almost $14.60 for 3 of them. Took them home to eat and was surprised they were pretty good, more rice than filling and the rice was a tad too gummy, sticky. There was one piece of lop cheung or sausage, one piece of fatty pork, I only recall a couple of peanuts. It was tasty but not that big. read more

TC Pastry - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Can't believe this spot is still here decades later! It's cash only and usually freshest in the morning / early afternoon - but very solid affordable dim sum!! Would recommend the bbq cha siu bao and ham sui gok for sure read more

TC Pastry - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

I always have this rest every time I visited sf and it has been since 28 years ago. Good food and reasonable to go food. Service is great! It is to go and small cafe type. Typical a small and to go dim sum store in sf. It reminds me of hong kong. read more

Most of the dim sum here is fresh but mostly just average. The mini BBQ Pork Bun could use more filling. My family loves the beef rice noodle rolls here (I prefer the rolls next door). The Cha Siu So (BBQ Pork Turnover) are a favorite. BUT what make this place an institution to us are the Deep Fried Curry Chicken Wontons. Those things are like crack. And spice level is OK for even people who can't handle a lot of heat. I have brought them to many a potluck with great success. And nobody else makes them. read more

This definitely hits the spot when you're in a mood for dim sum but don't want to spend too much money. The prices are really fair for what you're getting. The line was kinda long but it does goes by pretty quick. No parking lot so you would need to look for parking around the area. Luckily this area people are coming and going so parking isn't too bad. I was able to try a lot of the classics! The rice noodles were silky, chow fun was plain but very filling. The siu mai's texture wasn't great. Definitely can skip on that. The taro balls and turnovers were amazing!! The turnip cake was also pretty good. Go give this a try! Also note, the restaurant have some seating inside but definitely very limited. read more

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This asian bakery is mainly for to-go. I'm not even sure if this location had any seating area. Their other location in Daly City does but that one is temporarily closed. The front of the bakery is really cramped. You walk up to a glass display counter with their baked, steamed, and fried goodies displayed for picking. You order over that same counter with the servers on the other side of it.. Behind the servers is their kitchen / prep area that takes up most of the space in the store. Freshly baked and steamed baos rolling out from that kitchen. Service was really fast. The servers were very quick in getting your orders and calculating your totals. Whether it's right or not if you have a huge order, one would never know LOL. But I think for the most part it's pretty accurate. Note though that this is a cash only store, so be prepared. Some of our faves were the curry puffs, baked pork buns, shumai, sticky rice cakes, and the porridge. But pretty much everything here is good stuff! Street parking can be a challenge in the area. read more

Was in the area for lunch and stopped by here again for their Hot Spicy Wontons. 5 for $2.85 is a pretty good deal. The ladies there today were nice. Customer service and experience was good. Didn't feel rushed like last time so that's why I'm updating my review. 05.12.2024 | Sunday @2:30pm read more

TC Pastry - Hot Spicy Wonton (5 for $2.85) - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very disappointing. The preserved duck & shredded pork porridge tasted like it was left overnight. It has no flavor except for the duck. I've never had porridge that tasted this bad. I've never seen turnip cake like jello consistency. There's absolutely NO turnips in it, I feel like I was eating a mochi. The potsticker was cold and not warm like my other orders. The bbq turnover was just alright. And to top it off, the black sesame dessert spilled all over bag. No receipt was offered, so who knows if I got overcharged. For 5 items the total was $25.02. read more

TC Pastry - Turnip Cake that had jello consistency - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Comforting wonton soup (8 wontons, no noodles) for $6.50 + tax. Lots of Cantonese speaking customers coming in for quick orders. Great place for no frills comfort food with a few small tables to eat. read more

TC Pastry - Wonton soup ($7.06 after tax). Comes with 8 wontons - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was pretty much your standard workaday dim sum spot on Irving, one of several you can find in the neighborhood. I just finished a beef noodle soup bowl nearby at Yuanbao Jiaozi, and I was in the mood for something sweet. Know what I mean? I bought a couple and took them over to eat on a bench at Elk Glen Lake in Golden Gate Park. The $1.70 Egg Custard was what I was expecting (photo: https://yelp.to/8ulnSGNuZO), while the $2 Fried Chicken Dumpling had an odd filling I could only describe as tasting like chicken a la king (photo: https://yelp.to/RdQLMRv0XI). Both were just OK, nothing to write home about. Service was rather spotty since she was on the phone during our entire transaction. FOOD - 3 stars...dim sum on the dim side AMBIANCE - 3 stars...not much SERVICE - 2.5 stars...kinda felt like I was interrupting her phone call TOTAL - 3 stars...there are other options to consider in the area RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ read more

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We wanted dim sum so we dropped by here after we got boba! No regrets but this spot have so much options in dim sum! They have homemade "tofu fa"! Omg it was sooo fresh and perfect! We also got egg tarts, fried stuffed tofu, siu mai, fried curry pastry, dried shrimps rice rolls. Price is decent. We would come back here next time! read more

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I like the workers here better than other dim sum places where the ladies yell at you. They laugh here and smile and have a good time. I believe their take out dim sum prices are the best in the city, and they are one of the few places who still make cocktail buns. Easy parking, lines move quick, good dim sum, smiling workers. Great place!! read more

I decided to stop by this place to try out their dim sum on a Sunday morning. The place didn't seem too empty and service was quick! When we ordered the dim sum, the worker got some fresh ones from the back! That was really nice of them. We ordered a bunch of food but it was a little pricey for the amount that we got. The total came out to $40. I got the pork buns, xíu mại, fried taro, cilantro and pork dumplings, har gow, and wonton soup. The food was pretty good but nothing too crazy. What I really liked was the fried taro but the flavors was inconsistent because one of the taros tasted more flavorful than the other. I really liked the wonton soup too! The noodles tasted okay but the wontons itself were delicious. Over good place but a little bit pricey. read more

TC Pastry - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

4/5 : Hai gow (Shrimp Dumpling), Siu Mai (Pork Dumpling) 3/5: Chinese Tamale (pork and beans), this item does INCLUDE peanuts , beef roll was good, the sauce is too sweet for my taste 2/5: * bbq pork bun was too sweet, perfect flakiness though * chicken pot pie was too doughy, kinda of bland * shrimp w/ chives and shrimp w/ cilantro dumpling were too thick Overall service was quick. They are a CASH ONLY establishment. A very hole in the wall place read more

TC Pastry - Shrimp and Cilantro Dumpling, Shrimp Dumpling, Pork Dumpling, BBQ Pork Turnover, Chicken Pot Pie, Beef Noodle Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

The dim sum here is really good. They have a lot of selection. Their prices are very reasonable. The dim sum is pretty good size and is filling. The store is simple and can get pretty busy. The store is not very big so it can get pretty crowded at times. They have been around for a long time and they have been very consistently good. read more

TC Pastry - Baked Pastries - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food here has shrunk in size. It's actually quite disappointing as I also feel the quality of the meat isn't as good as before. They did expand and took over the clothing store next door, so it does feel more spacious. I do like how they have more variety compared to the Daly City location and the prices are cheaper in my opinion. However, the new times I've been here their service is straight out discriminatory. My mother can't really hear well and they have literally shouted at her a few times to ask what she wants. For the elderly people who need time to get their thoughts together it's just plain rude. However, when I go or when my mom Asian friends go , you can see the 180. They are so patient and nice . Work in your customer service and have some respect!!! read more

TC Pastry - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not quite a hole in the wall, but it feels like it. Menu is available along with items on display. Staff is friendly. The prices are the norm and in my case, it was three items for $4.20. Portion wise, the items I ordered are a bit larger. The dumplings were full of shrimp. The egg rolls were vegetarian. These items were room temperature. Flavor was good and very filling. Overall, I'm pleased. read more

TC Pastry - Egg Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Come here if you want cheap, reasonably high quality food, particularly near the end of the day! We came here after 5pm and a lot of the foods were sold at heavy discounts, particularly the hot dog buns. We also ordered the siu mai and teochew dumplings--the total for all this was around $10! Foods left us filled, but could have been fresher and hotter--it seemed like they were sitting in the display case all day, but that's what you expect for such great prices. There's no interior seating, but you can eat at the nearby Golden Gate park! Service was friendly and the server gave us free curry dumplings to try, which was so nice! read more

TC Pastry - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was always great here. Very affordable. You just feel rushed when ordering and I know you cannot waste their time, but I jst feel that my ordering time is being "timed". The only cons is that, its CASH only. Majority of the people does not carry cash anymore we jst have to do a special trip to an ATM before stopping by this place but other than that food-wise its great. read more

Delicious dumplings and pastries, buns all delicious, fried wontons are not spicy really but misty curried, maybe vegetarian? But 100% tasty tasty read more

Solid, if unspectacular, and there's nothing wrong with that! Very nice folks every time I've been here while doing laundry across the street. read more

I like getting their zhongzi or fan tuan but I wish that they can make the chinese donut crispy because everytime I get it is soft when I bite into it read more

Go to spot for quick pick up great dim sum. Been going to both Irving and Daly City location for years and they never fail

You know, considering how I've been making it a point to try out different take out dim sum joints as of late, you'd think I would've made my way to TC Pastry long before now. I mean, it's not like they haven't been around for decades. Plus, it's not like friends and relatives have been recommending them to me, either. Makes me feel kind of silly for frequenting Happy Bakery after all of these years, when TC Pastry's superior dim sum has been sitting right across the street this whole time! While the interior of this place isn't much to look at (not sure if it always looked so bare or if it's a post-COVID thing), their array of dim sum offerings certainly is. Whether you're looking for your common staples (e.g. Siu Mai, Har Gow, Steamed BBQ Pork Buns) or something a little less common (e.g. Rice Rolls with Chinese Donuts, Deep Fried Curry Buns, Chicken with Bitter Melon Crepe Roll), there's a good chance you'll find what you're craving, as well as something new to try! Plus, if you want a something non-dim sum to eat, they also have a variety of non-dim sum selections as well, including noodle soups, porridge, and a variety of baked items! Despite all that they have to offer, though, I have to admit - I've largely stuck with my handful of go-to items. Across each of my handful of visits, I've always picked up the SIU MAI, the HAR GOW, and the STICKY RICE BALLS. In total, all three are terrific. The Siu Mai are meaty and juicy while the Har Gow have the perfect skin (thin and tender) and a delicious filling, though I wish it had more shrimp. As for the Sticky Rice Balls, they are fantastic! Not only are they huge, but the sticky rice is complemented with just the right amount of char siu and green onions. In addition to my usual trio, I've also tried the JIAN DUI (Fried Sesame Balls), SHRIMP and BEEF RICE ROLLS (Cheung Fun), and the ZONG ("Chinese Tamale"). For the most part, all of them are relatively successful, though still somewhat flawed (for me). The Jian Dui are fried perfectly and not at all oily, but I really wish they used red bean paste for the filling (they use mung bean instead). As for the Beef and Shrimp Rolls, the shrimp rolls are pretty solid as is, but the beef rolls are a pass for me if only because they have cilantro embedded into the filling/roll. Lastly, the Zong is pretty great as is (the rice is sticky and tender), but I wish there was a bit more meat stuffed inside. Even though I haven't tried any of them yet, TC Pastry's slate of baked goods looks interesting as well (their baked pork bun in particular), but the thing I'm most curious about trying is their Won Ton Noodle Soup. In part because it's so expected to see on their menu, but it actually looks pretty decent in the photos on Yelp too. I don't necessarily have the highest expectations for it, but it'd be a nice option to have if I don't want to make the trip to my usual spot. Add on their closing time special (slight discount at 3 for $3.10 for most dim sum items) and it's not wonder how TC Pastry has quickly become my new go-to for take out dim sum! CASH ONLY. read more

Our favorite dimsum place. Food is good! Tho there was a time that the porridge was bland like water. Maybe it was still early when they're running low of it and instead of cooking more they just added some water instead. They stop selling chowmein which our family's favorite. The cocktail bun is the best. We also like the mochi and wonton soup. By the way the owner is nice. We keep coming to tc pastry. The price is still reasonable. read more

Updating my review to add a star. Stopped by TC Pastry at 2pm on a weekday, when one would expect the selection to be sparse and not particularly fresh. But the char siu bao were so good--huge, but still light, fluffy, and fresh. I hear the har gow were also good, but my daughters ate them all. I was low on cash, so a small order this time. read more

I used to frequent the Daly City location in the 90's and heard they closed. I was in the area so decided to try this location out and had gnats stuck to my rice cake - 2 pieces! Shrimp dumplings had an oily yet doughy texture. The porridge and/or the baked bbq buns gave me a super sour stomach. Easily tossed $30 worth of food away. read more