Local hidden gem for dim sum in Midtown!! All-day, made-to-order Cantonese dim sum and classic stir-fry dishes, instead of the traditional dim sum cart service. Parking: One of the few spots in Midtown Sacramento with a dedicated private parking lot for customers, which is a big plus! The dining room also has a fun interactive fish tank. I really like that they make everything to order. Since the dim sum doesn't sit on a heated cart going around the restaurant, the food comes out piping hot and full of juice. The restaurant has a relaxed neighborhood-staple vibe and doesn't have the chaotic feeling of some of the bigger dim sum halls. Portions are also pretty big, and the dim sum pieces are generous enough to share. We ordered some regular dim sum staples: har gow, dumplings, porridge, taro, etc. One of the stand-out dishes was the shaomai. They are packed really densely with thick pieces of pork and shrimp instead of a lighter, paste-like filling. The egg tart was another favorite. Good size, flaky and warm crust, with a perfectly silky, warm custard center. The scallion pancake (green onion pancake) is also a must-try appetizer. It has a really light, crispy and flaky texture. The only thing I thought was a little off was the skin on the har gow and Shanghai dumplings. It was a bit thicker than I personally prefer. Service: Fast and friendly. They kept checking on our group: clearing used dishes, refilling the tea pot, and bringing the bills when we were ready. Price: Very competitive! Overall, a really nice neighborhood dim sum spot in Midtown. I would definitely come back, especially when I want hot, freshly made dim sum without the busy cart-service experience. read more

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Walked in on a Saturday around 5 and was immediately sat at a table and given waters and a menu. Within 15 minutes all of our food had arrived (staggered every 2-3 minutes) clearly hot and very fresh. Every dish was honestly so good with well balanced sauces and perfectly cooked proteins. Our favorites were the Mongolian beef, cashew chicken, and honey walnut shrimp. The family dinner was a great value too. The bathrooms were clean and someone came by every few minutes to refill waters and check on us. Excited to have a new place for dinner. read more

This place was surprisingly pretty good, the service was top notch, fast, and friendly. The restaurant itself resembles a 90's style decor like back when I was a kid and my parents would take us to eat at a chinese restaurant. The Garlic String Beans were definitely my favorite, I love eating Beef Tripe Dim Sum with ginger, I only wished the chili oil was a bit more spicy, the Chives Shrimp Dumplings were decent, and lastly the stuff peppers, well unique but not stuffed. Overall I would go back to try the other items. read more

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I recently visited Tea Cup Cafe in Sacramento, CA [1614 21st St] on two separate visits. Tuesday, 05/26/26 around 2:00 PM: - Combination plate lunch special: #8 Walnut Shrimp served with Hot & Sour Soup, Egg Roll, Chicken Fried Rice, and Chicken Chow Mein - 4 pieces of Siu Mai (Pork & Shrimp) Thursday, 05/28/26 around 2:00 PM: - Combination plate lunch special: #10 Szechuan Beef served with Hot & Sour Soup, Egg Roll, Chicken Fried Rice, and Chicken Chow Mein - 8 pieces of Steamed Dumplings I must say that the food was executed so well. For the Walnut Shrimp, the flavor was so delectable and comforting. The Szechuan Beef was tasty with a hint of spiciness. The complements of the lunch plates, such as the Hot & Sour Soup, Egg Roll, Chicken Fried Rice, and Chicken Chow Mein, were all amazingly delicious, too. For lunch, the portion was fairly huge. In terms of the dumplings served, I was beyond impressed. The Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai was super flavorful and paired so well with the soy sauce. The steamed dumplings were also palatable. What stood out to me the most was the indoor ambiance. The inside felt authentically festive with the beautiful decor. I also loved the addition of the fish tank. The fish were the Blood Parrot Cichlids and they were the cutest things ever! Upon approaching the tank, they like to follow you around and get your attention. I absolutely loved the interactive experience. The staff members were also super lovely, attentive, and amiable. Tea Cup Cafe is incredible, as this restaurant serves extraordinary Chinese + Dim Sum dishes in an inviting atmosphere. I also like how this restaurant is located in Midtown and offers complimentary parking on-site, which is super rare to find (parking is always quite a challenge in this area). I highly recommend stopping by! read more

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3.75 stars.. came here on Mother's Day! Took awhile to get seated. The service was just not good. It was also very loud. It took ages to even get water. I will say the food was good! I feel like I would only come back if I got takeout! read more

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Dim Sum Served All Day!! Hubby, our toddler and I enjoyed the Har Gow, Shanghai Dumpling and Egg Tart! My favorite was their delicious egg tart! This is a small, veteran-owned business with nice staff, cute fish tank and plenty of nice seating areas for big parties! 4/5 stars overall for food and service! I even ran into the owner of Uptown Takeout I'll have to try next! SYOY! :D read more

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Finally tried this popular spot after recommendations from friends and internet reviews. The day I came with my friend we were sat quickly but there were a lot of people also dining in. The inside is beautiful, clean, and the staff were friendly. My friend and I had house special chow mein, jya jee gai, steamed cha siu bao, and xiao long bao. I thought all the food was delicious. The chow mein had thinner and more fried noodles than I'm used to but was flavorful. It was my first time trying the jya jee gai and it was delicious! The skin was crispy and the seasoned salt added a delicious flavor to the chicken. I'm glad to have finally tried this spot and will be back in the future. read more

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Tea Cup Cafe is a great spot for dim sum and Cantonese dishes. They offer a large selection of items including dim sum all day long. There are some items that are only made on the weekends, and you'll want to check out their specials to see if anything appeals to you. This is one of the few restaurants in Midtown that has parking, which makes it a great spot to visit with your friends and family. They have smaller tables as well as large tables with the lazy susans. My recommendation is to order a bunch of dishes to share family style because there's a lot to love. On our recent visit we ordered the green beans, har gow, shu mai, potstickers, bbq pork puns, sesame balls, sesame balls with egg yolk, xiao long bao, and pork dumplings. It was a lot of food and we ended up eating our fill and still taking home a lot of leftovers. My favorites were the potstickers, green beans, and shu mai. They're open seven days a week for lunch and dinner (brunch on the weekends) and I think we'll be stopping in again soon. read more

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Downtown Sacramento is a desert for Chinese food, especially a combo plate. I hadn't eten all day, and was craving just that for lunch. I took my craving over to Yelp!, where I came across a few positive reviews for Tea Cup Café. I have not been to Tea Cup in decades! I went over to their website and found just what I was looking for, a combo plate! I placed my order, paid on their website and received an email confirmation shortly afterwards. 15 minutes later I arrived, was greeted by a nice lady who had my $15. Mongolian Beef Lunch Special waiting for me. I asked for hot oil, and went on my way to work, When I got back to my office I opened the bag right away, and was so happy to find an eggroll. I ate the eggroll first, and it was decent. The Mongolian beef was stir-fried with charred red chilies, white, and green onions. and came with chicken fried rice, and chicken chow mein. At first glance, the noodles, and rice had good portions, but the Mongolian beef seemed to be mostly onions. I went in for a piece of the Mongolian beef first, it was tasty, but slightly salty. After my 1st bite of beef I realized that there was plenty of beef under the onions. Then I tried the noodles, and rice, both were good and had a decent amount of chicken in them. I added soy sauce, and hot oil to the noodles, and rice. I never finish my combo plates, but I was so hungry and ate the whole thing! I typically do not comment on parking, but since another Yelper said there was no parking I wanted to add there is a parking lot with plenty of parking on the side, and rear of the restaurant through the alley. If you live, work, or happen to be downtown, give them a try. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - 14. Mongolian Beef Combo Plate - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

I came here for lunch one day and it was very busy, especially on weekends and holidays. We ordered a variety of dim sum and non dim sum items. Everything is made in house and fresh daily which is really nice. It's a small family owned business, and service sometimes can be a bit slower during when it's really busy. We ordered the Classic dim sum dishes such as har gow, siu mai, chicken feet, beef tripe, egg tarts and another pastry I've never seen before - a fried dough with some cinnamon in it. All the dim sum was delicious. We also got some beef stir fried noodles which had lots of flavor. Also tried their Singapore noodles and orange chicken (not pictured), very good flavor. Overall, nice dim sum place and will come again. Parking can be a difficult since they have a small lot. read more

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A locally owned family restaurant offering very tasty dim sum, dumplings, and small bites. Beyond the dim sum menu, a complete menu is offered to fulfill your cravings. Service is quick and the staff very friendly and attentive. Tables and chairs are plentiful. The restaurant appears to be well kept. read more

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Not a fan. I used to frequent Tea Cup Cafe a lot before the change in ownership, but decided to give it another try instead of visiting my usual Dim Sum spot. The baked pork bun was mostly air with very little filling, though the steamed pork buns were noticeably better. The rest of the dishes and the service were just okay, while the restaurant itself remains nice and clean. The most frustrating part of the experience was the bill. An 18% tip was automatically added. We were a party of six, and I didn't see any notice posted on the menu regarding a mandatory auto-gratuity. Nothing turns me into a dissatisfied customer faster than unexpected charges. When I asked the waiter to remove it, he mentioned they "usually" charge this for parties of six--which left me wondering whether this is an actual written policy or just an arbitrary charge. Because of this practice, I won't be returning. read more

I was so hungry and craving dim sum, so I ordered some har gow and lo mai gai for pick-up. The har gow was good, but the lo mai gai was underwhelming. I wasn't a huge fan of the filling and it didn't have that deep earthy flavor cooked into it (which is arguably the best part of lo mai gai). read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

In a nutshell; has one of the best egg tarts I've ever had in recent times, good food overall Parking is a pain though considering it is downtown area, they have a small lot for parking next to the building but I'm sure that may get filled up in busy times. The food, dim sum, and egg tarts were all great. Servers were all accommodating. Place has a lot of tables and can sit a number of parties. Designed like most dimsum places. Overall great experience. read more

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Wow! I'd spent ages searching for a place that serves good jya jee gai in the Sac area and was pointed towards this place by a few friendly souls online. My expectations were on the lower side, as it's definitely hard to find that dish these days, but this place blew them out of the water. We rolled up to a mostly empty restaurant and were seated and served almost immediately. The inside is on the sparse side, but is clearly well loved and maintained. We ordered the jya jee gai, house special chow mein, the steamed cha siu bao, and the xiao long bao. All the dishes came out quickly and were all decently good, but the jya jee guy was by far my favorite. It was not too greasy, with the perfect mix of special salt and tasted just like I remember. I'm so glad I finally found somewhere I can trust to make it. read more

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Nice discovery in midtown Sacramento offering traditional Cantonese cuisine. The portions are ample so plan ahead when you order. The fried rice dishes are delicious as are the wanton and hot and sour soups. Again, each can serve two or three. Enjoy! read more

I feel bad rating it this low. I've got memories of this place from childhood. Specifically the food and the ambiance There's no love put in the food anymore. it used to be so good but now it's excessively oily and feels like trashy takeout. They use a cakey batter to fry chicken. I'm glad they still have dim sum though read more

We just don't have enough Dim Sum so when we are traveling it is always a stop I look for! We walked in and were greeted immediately and taken very good care of. It is a comfortable restaurant and somewhere you can easily relax, which is just what we needed. We loved everything we tried honestly but some notable ones were certainly the Lotus Rice, Chive Dumplings and Egg Tarts. The Sesame Balls were also standout, they were very clearly freshly made and piping hot! We were just absolutely blown away with how wonderful everything was. Another winner in my book! read more

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Dim sum was alright, hit or miss, though a bit pricier than other dim sum restaurants nearby. Parking was easy, and the restaurant was clean. The utensils, tables, and bathrooms were all well maintained. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. read more

This can be a real hit or miss for each entree for me, but they are consistent and not too expensive.

I have been here several times. I'm up and down about this place but still keep eating here. Frustrating when they are busy, service somewhat lacking and they don't seem to fazed that I am frustrated. When they are slower, great place to eat in peace and have a great conversation if desired. Food is steady. I think it's the most consistent Chinese cuisine in town. The dim sum is good. The meat and veggies are great Oddly enough the rice and noodles, easiest to prepare, are mediocre. Prices are good....nothing flashy here....just consistency. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Sweet and sour pork combo and sui mai - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

Delicious. I am picky about Chinese food good mix of dim sum and noodle dishes. We got the bbq pork chow mein, sui mai, potstickers. It has been a long time since I had this quality read more

We drove to Sacramento in search of dim-sum for lunch. We arrived at Tea Cup Cafe just as the restaurant's "OPEN" sign flickered on. There were three other cars waiting in the parking lot and when we entered the restaurant, the proprietress warmly greeted us; our 5-person party was easily accommodated at a corner table. The restaurant was modestly decorated but everything looked neat and orderly. We placed our food orders as soon as the nice lady dropped off our drink orders; from the regular Chinese menu we ordered 2 house fried rice, half an order of roast dick and walnut shrimp. From the dim sum menu we ordered: shumai, Shanghai dumplings (Xiaolongbao), fried shrimp balls, fried chicken wings, scallion pancake, salt & pepper chicken wings, lobster turnovers, and potstickers. The service was fast and efficient; the lady and gentlemen brought out all our orders with lightning speed and every item we ordered was well peppered and expertly seasoned. We especially liked the chicken wings and walnut shrimp, they were so crunchy but lightly battered, it was like biting into a cloud. We also enjoyed their scallion pancake; it was so light and crisp. The roast duck and fried rice were scrumptious. The fried shrimp balls is one of my favorite dim-sums; theirs had a crunchy exterior and soft, bouncy interior. The shumai was delicious and potstickers were thickk (with two k's). Everyone enjoyed our meal, we ate as much as we could but we had plenty of food leftover to make two entire meals. Aside from the food, when I paid for our meal, I miss-calculated the total; overpaying by $40. The cashier came back to our table, informed me of my error and corrected my receipt; if that isn't an example for the exemplary customer service, I don't know what is. Overall, we had a pleasant meal: the service was superb, the food was tasty and best of all, we felt welcomed-- we ate our meal languidly; we were all completely relaxed and jovial during the meal. Our group had such a good time, we're already planning a return trip. read more

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One of my all time favorite dishes! The Steamed Salted Fish Pork Patty. This is highly recommended for anyone love Cantonese dishes. It reminds me of my childhood. Goes very well with steamed white rice. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - The Steamed Salted Fish Pork Patty. - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

I tried the hagow, chungfun, shumai, chive dumplings, sticky rice (zhong), and spareribs. My personal favorites were the hagow, chive dumplings, and sticky rice. The shrimp in the hagow were huge and had such good flavor. For all the above dishes, total was in the 50s, so a bit on the pricier end, but I also grew up with dim sum dishes being very very cheap (pre-inflation), so my view can be skewed. The inside is classic Chinese restaurant decoration with fish tanks, but if you're looking for a dimsum cart place, this place is not it. You order dimsum off a menu and they bring for you (similar to other places in the area). read more

Stopped by for to go after a bike ride. Got Shu Mai, Turnip cake, and Tofu wrap rolls (steamed oysters sauce roll on menu). They were all pretty good. read more

Went on a weekday for dim sum. The selection of dim sum was great, everything was good, eggplant a little butter but the shrimp on the inside was crispy and really tasty. Salk and pepper wings and the turnip cake was excellent . The servers were nice and attentive. Received our food quickly. Restaurant was clean and started to get a little busy later into the night. The only thing I struggled with was it was so hot inside the restaurant I was sweating. Not sure if they cranked the heater up because it was winter or there was just not good enough airflow. Other than that had a great time and will be dining there again! read more

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My favorite place for Chinese food.. Little whole in the wall but every dish is delicious!! Service was great, they are always so nice!!! read more

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This is my favorite Chinese restaurant to go to! My go-to order is the General's chicken lunch special. Their lunch specials come with a good amount of food! Soup, an egg roll, chow mein, fried rice, and your choice of entree. You can make 2 meals out of the lunch special! The General's chicken is so good, it's hard for me to try and order something different! This time around I decided to try the beef wonton noodle soup. It was really good. The broth was light, yet super flavorful. The wontons were flavored well too. I think next time, I would just get wonton noodle soup. No need for any extra meat in there. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Beef Wonton Noodle Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food is very fresh and delicious. The service was prompt and pleasant. The server overheard me talking about gluten sensitivity and offered some very helpful guidance. The dining area is cozy and clean and there are quite a few parking spots outside in the lot. read more

The food was extremely good. The owner treats you like family. The location has easy access and fairly good parking accommodations.

If you order dim sum, take a photo of your menu before submitting it as the restaurant may bring you something you did not order and then mark your menu in the back and say you ordered it and charge you for it. The dim sum was bland. We have had better. read more

Went Sat on Feb 21 for the Lunar New Year! Tea Cup Cafe was just the spot to grab a bite for lunch with friends! Delicious lobster dumplings! Their Shang Hai soup dumplings also delicious. The employees were attentive and polite. The restaurant was decorated beautifully for the Year of the Horse. read more

This is a classic Chinese spot that's been around for ages. We got here at 6 and it was empty but around 7 it was getting crowded. Their menu is huge as you can see. It's really cheap also, even for nowadays. They have like 4 group combo platters which are pretty good too, or I presume, cuz we didn't get that. Me and my friend got combo meals for about fifteen bucks each. They gave pretty small portions of the actual dishes with huge amounts of sides of fried rice and chow mein. The sides tasted alright, just pretty fatty. Kinda bland to be honest. I got orange chicken which was OK, and honey walnut shrimp which somehow tasted like pancakes, that was delicious. It came with hot and sour soup of the day which was...not great. Service could be slightly better, the waiter didn't pay much attention unless we flagged him over, and even then. But it could be cultural or something I guess. Not a real complaint. It's so nice and cheap here though and I could never try everything on the menu though I wish I could. The decor is your standard Chinese restaurant. Parking is great for midtown (downtown?) with a private lot. I think most of their service is takeout. read more

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I am so disappointed with the tea cup I stopped going about a year ago the food wasn't good at all it used to be to be good it just wasn't good anymore so today I wanted some won ton soup so I haven't been their it's been about a year so tried it still the won ton soup was horrible no vegetables no flavor at all the juice was like water that's it no more not ever going back . This place use to be really good . read more

Overall, it was an amazing experience. The service is on point and the food is delicious. I want to order Rice Noodle but they only offer it on weekends. They also have lunch special for 12.99 which includes chicken fried rice, chow mein, soup of the day, one egg roll and the meal of your choice. We got Hunan Beef which is very promising. They have hot and sour soup for today. 8/10 for the soup as it's a bit sour. The Xiao Long Bao (Shanghai Dumpling) and the Roasted Duck are my favorite. The dumplings are juicy and the skin is chewy. The roasted duck is on the sweeter side but we love it. The skin is super crispy and the meat is tender. We would definitely come again if we visit Sacramento in the future. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is so tasty, a local hidden gem. If you're vegetarian, be weary and know that I've found a couple pieces of meat in my vegetable soup a few different times coming here but they are very considerate and apologetic and will give you a fresh bowl if that happens. I'd recommend giving this place a try! It's a family favorite for sure. read more

This place is great ! We came for the dim sum. You order it from a menu , no cart here . Everything came out hot and fresh . Prices are reasonable. We liked the fact the place wasn't like a huge banquet like place , so a party of two can sit at a reasonable table size , but if you have bigger party they also have larger tables that can accommodate big parties . Friendly efficient service . This place is a winner ! read more

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Reservations were made for two large tables on a Sunday at 11:45am and it wasn't too busy, but it started to fill up table by table. The owners at Tea Cafe changed a few months ago and renovations had been made to the restaurant so everything looked pretty new and clean. When it comes to decent service and delicious food, Hong Kong Islander was up there and now, Tea Cup Cafe will be my new favorite. Other than the tripe, which was quite bland, everything else was on point. Cooked fresh, the food was hot, and flavorful. My favorite was the juicy Siu Mais. The service was decent, but disorganized since there was only one man delivering the food, while also fulfilling our requests for refills on our hot tea, getting more sauce and etc. The guy was trying his best. Two different orders were submitted for each of our table and all the items came out for one table instead of both even though there were repeated items. Things were inefficient and they lost track of what items we had received, but I'm sure this will improve as they hire more people and get acclimated to more business. The only bad thing that stood out was the mandatory gratuity of 20% for our large party. Never had I seen a small Chinese restaurant charge that high of a percentage. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Dim Sum Menu - Oct 2023 - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food is delicious and the staff is quick. There is a parking lot on the side but it's in a walkable location. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Soup that comes with the lunch meal. - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

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