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5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

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

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

Dim sum restaurants in Los Angeles split into two very different scenes: the decades-old Chinatown institutions where dishes are wheeled out on carts, and the newer, higher-end spots built around soup dumplings and a full sit-down menu. Won Kok has racked up 3,266 Google reviews at its Chinatown storefront, while Din Tai Fung leads the higher-end tier with 2,781 reviews of its own, so the real choice is which kind of experience you're after.

Short answer: For dim sum in Los Angeles, Won Kok Restaurant has the most reviews (4.1 stars across 3,266 Google reviews), a budget-friendly Chinatown classic, while Majordomo holds the highest rating among the group at 4.6 stars for its modern take on the format. Din Tai Fung is the safest choice for a first visit, with prices running from $10 for a Chinatown lunch up to $50 or more per person for a full sit-down meal.
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LA's Dim Sum Spots, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Din Tai Fung 4.5 ★ 2,781 Soup dumplings, reliable quality View ›
2 Majordomo 4.6 ★ 1,385 Modern, chef-driven take on Chinese cooking View ›
3 Yang Chow Restaurant 4.5 ★ 1,610 Classic Chinatown sit-down dining View ›
4 Won Kok Restaurant 4.1 ★ 3,266 Budget Chinatown dim sum View ›
5 Foo-Chow Restaurant 4.5 ★ 1,256 Fresh, friendly Chinatown dining View ›
5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Din Tai Fung logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Din Tai Fung

4.52,781 Google reviews

Din Tai Fung is the Los Angeles location of the internationally known Taiwanese restaurant chain, specializing in soup dumplings and noodles, situated inside Westfield Century City. It serves xiao long bao alongside a broader Taiwanese menu, including wontons, cucumber salad and dessert dumplings, with reservations available and a well-organized dining room overlooking the mall.

What people praise

  • Xiao long bao and wontons consistently praised as the highlight of the meal
  • Clean, well-run dining room with fast, attentive service
  • Menu clearly labels vegetarian options
  • Reservations accepted, helping manage the wait at a busy location

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers report dumplings arriving lukewarm rather than piping hot
  • Some reviewers feel the food doesn't quite match Chinatown's more traditional dim sum spots
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,781 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most consistent, reservation-friendly option on this page and a safe first-timer's pick for soup dumplings, though a couple of reviewers note the temperature isn't always spot on.

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10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Majordomo logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Majordomo

4.61,385 Google reviews

Majordomo is a Downtown LA restaurant from chef David Chang, serving a Californian-inflected menu built around family-style Chinese-American dishes rather than a traditional cart-service dim sum format. Signature dishes include Bing bread, bossam and a whole-plate short rib that requires pre-ordering, alongside a full bar program.

What people praise

  • Bossam and Bing bread specifically named as must-try dishes by multiple reviewers
  • Sleek, spacious interior with both indoor and patio seating
  • Highest rating among the higher-volume restaurants on this page
  • Accommodates dietary restrictions on a case-by-case basis

Worth knowing

  • Higher price point, with some reviewers questioning value for a meal without drinks
  • A couple of reviewers found the pacing of courses rushed
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,385 · 71th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated pick on this page for anyone wanting a chef-driven, upscale spin on Chinese cooking rather than a traditional dim sum experience. Pre-order the short rib if you want the signature dish.

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1725 Naud St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Yang Chow Restaurant logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Yang Chow Restaurant

4.51,610 Google reviews

Yang Chow Restaurant is a Los Angeles Chinatown institution that opened in 1977, known for its signature Slippery Shrimp dish alongside a broad Mandarin and Szechuan menu. Founded by a family of five brothers, it has built a loyal, multi-decade customer base, with several reviewers describing visits spanning close to a decade.

What people praise

  • Slippery Shrimp singled out repeatedly as the must-order dish
  • Long-standing, nearly 50-year history in Chinatown with consistent quality reported
  • Generous portions at reasonable prices, per multiple reviewers
  • Free parking lot available near the restaurant

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reported an undercooked pork dish and a mixed language-communication experience with staff
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume1,610 · 76th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A genuine LA institution with a signature dish worth building a visit around, and a track record of repeat customers coming back for years.

Website Book now+1213-625-0811 Directions

819 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Won Kok Restaurant logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Won Kok Restaurant

4.13,266 Google reviews

Won Kok Restaurant is a Los Angeles Chinatown dim sum spot with both a walk-up dim sum window and indoor dine-in seating, known for affordable pricing and a long history in the neighborhood. It's the most-reviewed dim sum restaurant on this page, with reviewers describing visits going back to the early 1990s for classic items like pork and shrimp dumplings, rice cakes and sesame balls.

What people praise

  • Extremely affordable, with some dishes reviewers priced under $10 per person
  • Long-running local institution with a loyal, multi-decade following
  • Fast service even during long lines, per multiple reviewers
  • Wide variety of traditional dim sum items, from dumplings to bakery goods

Worth knowing

  • Quality and service reports vary more widely than other spots on this page, including complaints about seasoning and hygiene on some visits
  • The dining room is described by several reviewers as more worn or dated than newer competitors
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume3,266 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown54% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and most budget-friendly dim sum spot on this page, with decades of history, though quality reports are less consistent than at the higher-end restaurants nearby.

Website+1213-613-0700 Directions

210 Alpine St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Foo-Chow Restaurant logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Foo-Chow Restaurant

4.51,256 Google reviews

Foo-Chow Restaurant is a Los Angeles Chinatown restaurant on North Hill Street serving a broad Chinese menu, with reviewers describing fresh, flavorful dishes and generous portions in a clean, welcoming dining room. It's a smaller, family-style spot compared to some of the more famous names on this page.

What people praise

  • Fresh, flavorful food with generous portion sizes, per multiple reviewers
  • Friendly, welcoming staff who make diners feel at home
  • Clean dining room and pleasant atmosphere
  • Reasonable pricing for a full lunch

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the biggest names on this page, though consistently positive
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume1,256 · 66th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong, less crowded alternative to the bigger Chinatown names, worth trying if you want fresh, well-portioned Chinese food without the wait at the more famous spots.

Website Book now+1213-485-1294 Directions

949 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed 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, measured against the other Los Angeles dim sum restaurants on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.1 from over 3,000 people carries more weight than a 4.6 from a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dim sum cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Prices vary widely between Chinatown classics and modern, chef-driven restaurants. Based on the price-per-person figures reviewers reported for restaurants on this page, expect the following ranges:

JobTypical price
Chinatown dim sum window or budget lunch$1 to $20 / person
Sit-down dim sum or modern Chinese dinner$20 to $50+ / person

Ranges compiled August 2026 from price-per-person figures reported by Google reviewers of the restaurants on this page. Menu prices change, so check current pricing directly with each restaurant.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These dim sum restaurants cover Chinatown, Downtown LA and Century City, with several drawing visitors from across the metro. 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 pick a dim sum spot

  • Is dim sum served cart-style, or ordered from a menu?
  • Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in only?
  • Are there vegetarian dim sum options available?
  • Is parking available on site, or should you plan for paid parking nearby?
  • Does a specific dish need to be pre-ordered in advance?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dim sum restaurants?

We started from real dim sum and Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles 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 (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Los Angeles dim sum restaurant has the most reviews?

Won Kok Restaurant in Chinatown has the largest review base on this page, with 3,266 Google reviews.

Where can I find traditional cart-style dim sum in Los Angeles?

Won Kok Restaurant and Foo-Chow Restaurant in Chinatown are the closest to a traditional dim sum experience on this page, while Din Tai Fung and Majordomo offer a more modern, menu-based format.

The bottom line

Din Tai Fung is the safe default for a reliable, reservation-friendly first visit, while Won Kok is the budget-friendly Chinatown classic and Majordomo is the top-rated pick for a modern, chef-driven meal. Book ahead for Majordomo and Din Tai Fung on weekends.

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