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5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

The best dim sum restaurants in Johannesburg aren't concentrated in one neighbourhood the way they are in bigger cities, so the names here span everywhere from a Bedfordview strip mall to Sandton's Nelson Mandela Square. Between them they've logged well over 5,000 Google reviews, and the ratings run from a solid 4.1 up to 4.8, a wider spread than most cuisines get on this site.

Short answer: The highest-rated dim sum spot in Johannesburg is Tea & Antique Chinese Restaurant Bedfordview at 4.8 stars across 673 reviews, while Yamitsuki Sushi Teppanyaki Dim sum Bar has the deepest track record at 4.6 stars and 2,423 reviews. Dim sum dishes and small plates typically run R60 to R200 per item, with full dinners closer to R400 to R700 per person.
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Johannesburg's Dim Sum Spots Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Yamitsuki Sushi Teppanyaki Dim sum Bar 4.6 ★ 2,423 Sushi and dim sum together / date night View ›
2 Tea & Antique Chinese Restaurant Bedfordview 4.8 ★ 673 Authentic tea house / hotpot View ›
3 Momo Baohaus 4.3 ★ 1,346 Greenside neighbourhood spot View ›
4 Foo Wah Chinese Restaurant & Take Away 4.4 ★ 1,032 Long-running takeaway / Glenanda View ›
5 TANG Asian Luxury Restaurant & Bar 4.1 ★ 1,354 Upscale dinner / Nelson Mandela Square View ›
5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Yamitsuki Sushi Teppanyaki Dim sum Bar logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Yamitsuki Sushi Teppanyaki Dim sum Bar

4.62,423 Google reviews

Yamitsuki Sushi Teppanyaki Dim sum Bar, in Bedfordview, combines sushi, teppanyaki grilling and dim sum under one roof, describing itself as serving the best of all three. It runs a full bar and takes reservations for dinner service, and it's the deepest-reviewed dim sum restaurant here.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly single out the starter dumplings as a highlight before the rest of the meal
  • Teppanyaki tables let guests watch food prepared in front of them, per multiple reviewers
  • Named chefs and servers get specific, repeated praise
  • Strong reviews for special-occasion bookings like birthdays

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers mention the background music during celebrations gets loud
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume2,423 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the biggest review base of any dim sum spot in Johannesburg, and its combination of sushi, teppanyaki and dim sum makes it a strong pick if your group can't agree on just one style.

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55 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston, 2008

Tea & Antique Chinese Restaurant Bedfordview logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Tea & Antique Chinese Restaurant Bedfordview

4.8673 Google reviews

Tea & Antique Chinese Restaurant Bedfordview is a Mandarin restaurant and Chinese tea house, built around home-style cooking, hand-made noodles and a bottomless tea menu rather than a Western-facing Chinese restaurant setup. It runs hotpot alongside its dim sum-style small plates and desserts.

What people praise

  • Highest rating of any dim sum restaurant on this list, at 4.8
  • Hand-made noodles and hotpot get specific praise for authenticity
  • The owner is repeatedly credited by name for warm, personal hospitality
  • Homemade mochi dessert comes up again and again as a standout

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer visiting with a group of 13 notes a longer wait for hand-made noodles at a busy time
  • It doesn't currently have a website listed, so calling ahead is the most reliable way to reach them
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume673 · 68th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It's the highest-rated dim sum spot in Johannesburg and the pick for authentic, home-style Chinese cooking over a more Westernised menu, though its size means groups should expect longer prep on hand-made dishes.

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Park Lane, 11 Park St, Bedfordview, Germiston, 2008

Momo Baohaus logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Momo Baohaus

4.31,346 Google reviews

Momo Baohaus, in Greenside, is one of four Johannesburg locations under the Momo Eatery group, specialising in bao buns, dim sum, ramen and sushi rolls made to order. It was the first Momo location to open, and it's positioned as a casual, walk-in neighbourhood spot rather than a formal dinner destination.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a wide variety of dim sum and bao styles available in one visit
  • The gingerbeer on the drinks menu gets its own specific praise
  • Crispy calamari and Korean fried chicken wings come up as recommended dishes

Worth knowing

  • Multiple reviewers report menu items listed but unavailable on the day
  • A more recent review describes a decline in food quality and consistency compared to earlier visits
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume1,346 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown59% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It's a convenient neighbourhood option with real menu variety, but the mixed recent feedback on consistency means it ranks behind the spots above it here.

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139 Greenway, Greenside, Randburg, 2034

Foo Wah Chinese Restaurant & Take Away logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Foo Wah Chinese Restaurant & Take Away

4.41,032 Google reviews

Foo Wah Chinese Restaurant & Take Away, in Glenanda, is a family-run Chinese restaurant that one long-time customer says has been open for over 35 years, making it the most established name on this list. It's built for both dine-in and takeaway, with a classic Chinese-restaurant menu rather than a dedicated dim sum concept.

What people praise

  • A customer of over three decades vouches for consistently strong food across that whole span
  • Reviewers praise the warmth of the owners specifically, describing being made to feel like family
  • Good for takeaway as well as dine-in, per multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

  • One long-time regular reports a single recent visit fell below the usual standard
  • A couple of reviewers found the portions thinner on meat and vegetables than expected
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume1,032 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its decades-long track record in Glenanda is hard to match, and it's a solid, dependable choice for takeaway, even though a couple of recent reviews suggest quality can vary visit to visit.

Book now+27116823689 Directions

Spar Shopping Centre, 7 Glenanda, Vorster Ave, Glenanda, 2091

TANG Asian Luxury Restaurant & Bar logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

TANG Asian Luxury Restaurant & Bar

4.11,354 Google reviews

TANG Asian Luxury Restaurant & Bar, on Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, is a higher-end Asian restaurant and bar built for evening dining rather than a casual dim sum lunch, with a moody, bespoke interior and an extensive Asian-fusion menu. It takes reservations and is positioned as a destination restaurant rather than a neighbourhood spot.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a striking, memorable interior with a sultry, upscale atmosphere
  • The sorbet dessert gets specific, enthusiastic praise
  • Service is repeatedly described as fast and professional even when the restaurant is busy

Worth knowing

  • Several reviewers flag the music as too loud for easy conversation
  • One reviewer notes the soy sauce served with sushi was too salty for the price point
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume1,354 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown60% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It's the pick for a special-occasion evening out rather than a casual dim sum lunch, with reviewers valuing the atmosphere and presentation even where the food gets slightly more mixed marks than the top names here.

Website Book now+27713792161 Directions

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Johannesburg dim sum restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating backed by hundreds or thousands of reviews carries more weight than the same rating from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dim sum cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on whether you’re ordering individual dim sum plates or a full sit-down dinner. Based on per-person prices shared directly in customer reviews:

JobTypical price
Individual dim sum dish or dumpling plateR60 to R200
Casual lunch (Greenside, Glenanda spots)R100 to R300
Sit-down dinner (Bedfordview, Sandton spots)R400 to R1,000+

Ranges compiled July 2026 from price-per-person figures reported directly in Google reviews for the restaurants above. Drinks and dessert typically add to the total at the sit-down venues.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These dim sum restaurants cover Bedfordview, Greenside, Glenanda and Sandton, spanning both the eastern suburbs’ Chinese-restaurant cluster and the northern dining strip. Searching for a dim sum restaurant near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book

  • Is dim sum served all day, or only at specific lunch or dinner hours?
  • Do you take reservations, and is that recommended for a weekend visit?
  • Which dishes are hand-made to order, and how much extra time should I allow?
  • Are there vegetarian dim sum options on the menu?
  • Is the full menu available today, or are some items out of stock?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dim sum restaurants?

We started from every dim sum and Chinese restaurant in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is dim sum the same as regular Chinese takeaway in Johannesburg?

Not quite. The restaurants on this list range from dedicated tea houses serving hand-made dumplings and hotpot to broader Asian-fusion menus that include dim sum alongside sushi or teppanyaki, so check the individual write-ups above for what each one specialises in.

Which of these is best for a special occasion?

TANG Asian Luxury Restaurant & Bar and Yamitsuki both get specific praise from reviewers for handling birthdays and celebrations well, with reservations recommended for weekend evenings.

The bottom line

Tea & Antique Chinese Restaurant Bedfordview carries the highest rating on this list and the strongest reputation for authentic, home-style cooking, while Yamitsuki has the deepest review history if you want sushi and teppanyaki on the same menu. Book ahead for weekend dinners at either.

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