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Wei Lai Dim Sum

4.5 (91 reviews)

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Amy A.

I was so excited to try this place and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing and authentic. I think the noodles were hand pulled given their texture. It's had to find those here. Pan friend bao was juicy, crispy and flavorful. Soup dumplings were good too! Our server was incredibly sweet and our food was came out quickly. The ambiance is cute.

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Linda S.

This is located close to the convention center so we went there for lunch during the PHS flower show. Small space but we got a table quickly and enjoyed authentic Dim Sum. Service was quick and they offer a discount for cash.

6. Wei Lai Pork Soup Dumplngs (6) 6. (6)5. Wei Lai Dimsum Platter (8) 5. (8)9. Bbq Pork Bao (3) 9. (3)
George The Croc I.

I love dim sum so I was so excited to find this place! They have so many menu options I got a couple different things and truly wished I had multiple stomachs so I could have tried their other dishes! The interior had lots of space to sit, clean and the ladies working were attentive as soon as we walked in. We got this dim sum sampler dish which was my favorite, soup dumplings, this sweet yolk steamed bao buns, and sesame balls. I also tried one their boba tea too. They were all delicious and good quality.

Bbq Pork Bao Buns
Lindsay M.

We had a wonderful dinner Saturday night. We had never been here but we will be back! We had the Saturday special of pork and it was so delicious. We also had four different wontons and my favorite by far was the shrimp. We also ordered late the bbq pork bao buns. They were so tasty! We can not wait to go back and get more

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Krista Z.

Had the opportunity to try Wei Lai today. We drive up - Ample parking Walk in and we were immediately greeted by a lovely lady who sat us quickly (May) The staff makes you feel welcome So clean and modern Menus up as we started to review all the options they offer. We opted for shredded chicken over rice - crab Rangoon and I had a brown sugar boba tea. We were pleasantly surprised with how it tasted ( love the pickled radishes). The staff is friendly- the food delicious... give them a try - we will when back in the area!

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Kathryn F.

Stopped at GNC McIntyre Square and saw some new food options. Outside, on the windows, you can peruse the menu. The restaurant seating is plain but I wasn't there for the decor. When entering, the photographs from the menu are on a touch screen for takeout odering. I didn't wait long for my large order of shrimp wonton soup, dumplings, and spring rolls. I plan on eating the takeout for days. I grazed tasting everything. The crystal shrimp dumpling was by far my favorite dumpling. The shrimp wonton soup with rice noodles is a HUGE portion. The colander to keep the broth clear and noodles/dumplings firm was really cool. Lots of parking. I will be back to try other items.

Spiced Beef Tendon
Ken L.

Dim Sum is unknown around these parts. A particular place I tried not too long ago did not get anywhere close to the mark. I used to frequent this exact place when it was Ting's Kitchen and unfortunately the Taiwanese went downhill since the original owner left. The good news is that Wei Lai is a hit for me. They are new and only opened last month and despite that, they have been impressive. Dim Sum items ordered: Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, Ha Cao or Har Gow, is shrimp wrapped in a translucent skin and steamed to perfection. Shrimp inside was juicy and the wrapper had just enough elasticity when you bite in. Siu Mai or Shu mai dumplings, is mushroom, pork and shrimp wrapped in yellow wonton wrapping open faced. It came out steaming hot, super juicy and slightly fatty. The percentage of fat plays a big role in the bite and they've got it down pat. Fried Taro Balls. The outer texture is crispy but lacks the traditional flaky, airy, honeycomb crust. It appears that were looking to make the interior filing more of a dessert and not as savory. Still good. Other items: Pork Slider - Bao bun with a small bit of picked mustard greens and pork belly. Good flavor but needs the other toppings like cilantro and chopped salty sweet peanuts and it would be even better! Spicy Wontons - This a almost a meal in itself. Wontons, Bok Choy, glass noodles in a spicy, numbing sauce that's delish. I like the way they work their wontons where it isn't too doughy. Spiced Beef Tendon. Super soft but slightly on the saltier side. I threw it in with my wonton noodle soup and it balanced out. Wonton Noodle Soup. Same Wonton used in the spicy wonton dish. They make their own noodles in-house but I prefer the taiwanese egg noodles (like chow mein) for this application. On the weekend, we headed back to try the weekend special. The roast duck and char siu. This is also another non-existent food I wish we had here in PGH. Alas, they nailed it and sealed the deal for me! I also need to mention that the servers and staff have been extremely nice and takea good care of their customers!

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Ken L.

This place has the most authentic dim sum and Cantonese food in Pittsburgh! I grew up eating this food so it makes me happy I can find it in town now! The staff here is so nice and they make awesome recommendations. They are also so passionate about making good food! This place gets really busy on the weekends, especially during brunch time (when people normally have dim sum). They sold out of a lot of stuff this weekend. There is a lot of seating in here too. When we went there was a line at the door. There is a machine in the front to order from as well. They make their dimsum and noodles by hand! On weekends, they have also specials like Cheung fun (rice noodles with things like shrimp and pork inside) and Chinese bbq. Their dumplings are all so so fresh. I loved their siu mai. The shrimp has a bounciness to it. Their soup dumplings are also very very good. Love that they serve it with vinegar since that's the proper way to eat them. I accidentally ordered the pork bao instead of the char siu bao but they were good too! The beef pancake rolls were so delicious too. The beef is seasoned perfectly. Definitely try the fried glutinous dumplings since they're a fried mochi with pork and dried shrimp inside and it's so so good here. They make their noodles in house. The beef and beef tendon noodle soup is legitimately so authentic and good. I love their fresh noodles and the soup is so rich. I brought some home with me and the soup literally congealed into jelly so you know that it's good broth. We also love the Dan Dan noodles that bring the heat. They have desserts like egg custard buns and coconut pudding. The coconut pudding is soooo good. Definitely recommend it. It tastes like childhood. I saw that they also have other dim sum dishes like chicken feet that looked good. Will definitely come back for their handmade steamed buns next time! Definitely try this spot if you want authentic dim sum and Cantonese food!

Sunday feast
Tamara G.

We came on a Sunday & had the special with duck & pork. All their soup & platter portions are huge! Very authentic dim sum. We had the crystal shrimp dumplings (ha gao), crispy tofu, & chicken noodle soup too. Took lots of leftovers home. Their bubble tea is awesome! We'll be back.

Pork slider - steamed bun with braised pork belly, pickled mustard, cilantro, spicy mayo
Karen H.

We stopped by the new Wei Lai in McIntyre Square for dinner the other night and we were completely blown away by how good everything was!! My favorites were the Taiwanese sticky rice, fried crystal dumplings, egg tarts, homemade pork rice soup, and pancake beef rolls but you truly cannot go wrong with anything here. Our service was pretty fast which was great because I was starving. The interior is very no frills and tbh the typos on the menu made it feel more authentic. I'm already planning to go back on a weekend so that I can try their weekend only specials like their roast platter with pork and duck and their cheung fen. I'm so so happy that Pittsburgh is finally getting a larger variety of Asian restaurants and Wei Lai is a fantastic addition!

Cantonese BBQ pork was flavorful and tender.  A must try.
Michael D.

We arrived right after opening on Saturday, when we left it was packed. See my pictures and you will know why. The food is delicious and you can tell the dumpling wrappers are made fresh. The fillings in all of the dumplings are wonderful. The food was not frozen nor prepared from a box, you can tell they are producing the food on site. Service was immediate and attentive. If you are dim sum fan this is the place. But come early or you will be waiting. We will be back as we still have many items to try on there menu. My advice is go!

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Lyn P.

Came here decided to try this place for lunch. Food was ok wasn't what I expected. Service wasn't that great as well. Ambience is quiet .. This place is ok for a quick bite of dim sum..

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Dante M.

I have to come back for Dim Sum! Made the rookie mistake of not trying any of their handmade dim sum, so I will be back here with my wife for sure! But I got minced pork over rice and a Taro milk tea and it was AMAZING! The owners were very nice and I couldn't recommend this place enough!

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Service and food took a while but the food turned out decent. Will be going back eventually.

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As a Cantonese person, I don't think it's the ideal place for dim sum (tastes like it's frozen) and tea (you'll get a Lipton tea bag).

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