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5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Seattle (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

Seattle's dim sum restaurants split pretty cleanly into two camps: the polished soup-dumpling spots drawing lines out the door, and the old-school Chinatown rooms that have been quietly serving carts and hand-carried plates for decades. Between them, the restaurants on this page have logged more than 16,000 Google reviews, with Din Tai Fung alone accounting for over a third of that, so the real decision comes down to whether you want a reservation-worthy experience or a no-frills, order-fast lunch.

Short answer: The most-reviewed dim sum restaurant in Seattle is Din Tai Fung (4.5 stars across 5,654 reviews) at Pacific Place, known for soup dumplings and noodles. Close behind are Dough Zone Dumpling House (4.5, 3,261 reviews) in the International District and Tai Tung Restaurant (4.4, 2,111 reviews), Seattle's oldest Chinese restaurant. Expect $20 to $40 per person at most of these spots.
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How Seattle's dim sum restaurants compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Din Tai Fung 4.5 ★ 5,654 Soup dumplings, reservations recommended View ›
2 Dough Zone Dumpling House Seattle International District 4.5 ★ 3,261 International District, quick service View ›
3 Tai Tung Restaurant 4.4 ★ 2,111 Old-school Chinatown, historic View ›
4 Jade Garden Restaurant 4.2 ★ 2,758 Traditional dim sum, Chinatown View ›
5 Honey Court Seafood Restaurant 4.2 ★ 2,633 Late-night dim sum and seafood View ›
5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Seattle (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Din Tai Fung logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Din Tai Fung

4.55,654 Google reviews

Din Tai Fung, at Pacific Place downtown, is the Seattle outpost of the internationally known Taiwanese chain specializing in xiao long bao soup dumplings and hand-pulled noodles. The menu also runs to green beans, cucumber salad, fried rice and a well-known chocolate dumpling dessert, and the restaurant keeps a private dining room available for larger groups. It's the most-reviewed dim sum spot in Seattle by a wide margin.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently call the xiao long bao among the best soup dumplings they've had
  • Chocolate dumplings for dessert get repeated, enthusiastic mentions
  • Staff described as attentive and knowledgeable about the menu
  • Private dining rooms available for groups up to 42

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers note waits of 10 to 30 minutes during busy periods, and some report dumplings arriving less hot than expected when the kitchen is slammed
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume5,654 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear volume leader in Seattle dim sum, and reviewers who've tried it elsewhere still rank the soup dumplings among the best in the city. Go in expecting a wait during peak hours, or book ahead.

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600 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

Dough Zone Dumpling House Seattle International District logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Dough Zone Dumpling House Seattle International District

4.53,261 Google reviews

Dough Zone Dumpling House, in the International District, serves Chinese comfort food centered on Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, Dan Dan noodles and pot stickers, alongside milk teas and hot teas. The restaurant is order-to-table style with an app-based ordering process built for speed rather than leisurely table service.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently praise the Xiao Long Bao and beef pot stickers
  • Clean, modern space with a good range of vegetarian and vegan options
  • Sweet and sour cucumber salad gets repeated recommendations
  • Convenient International District location near the Chinatown light rail stop

Worth knowing

  • A few recent reviewers note inconsistent dumpling quality, including some with noticeable freezer burn
  • Service is efficiency-focused rather than conversational, which won't suit every diner
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume3,261 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable, fast-moving pick right in the heart of the International District. If Din Tai Fung has a line, this is the next call, and it holds nearly the same rating on over 3,000 reviews.

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504 5th Ave S #109, Seattle, WA 98104

Tai Tung Restaurant logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Tai Tung Restaurant

4.42,111 Google reviews

Tai Tung Restaurant, on South King Street, is Seattle's oldest continuously operating Chinese restaurant, serving traditional Cantonese dishes in a low-key, decades-old dining room. The restaurant is known for classic plates like Beef with Oyster Sauce, and reviewers note it as a spot Bruce Lee reportedly frequented.

What people praise

  • Staff repeatedly described as warm, welcoming and quick with recommendations
  • Hot tea served automatically on arrival, a small touch reviewers mention often
  • Reasonably priced for Seattle, with generous, shareable portions
  • A genuinely historic Chinatown room rather than a modern remodel

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers found specific dishes inconsistent, noting soggy texture or thin sauce on off nights
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume2,111 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for anyone who wants old-school Seattle Chinatown atmosphere along with the food. Reviewers who've been coming for years describe it as a reliable, unpretentious standby.

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655 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104

Jade Garden Restaurant logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Jade Garden Restaurant

4.22,758 Google reviews

Jade Garden Restaurant, on 7th Avenue South in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, serves dim sum alongside a broader Chinese menu of soups, seafood, chow fun and congee. The restaurant is order-to-make rather than cart service, with live tanks near the entrance and a reputation among reviewers as one of the more authentic dim sum spots in the neighborhood.

What people praise

  • Reviewers frequently describe the food as authentic, especially compared to other Seattle options
  • Chicken feet, radish cakes and dumplings get specific, detailed praise
  • Quick service with staff confirming orders carefully
  • Live seafood tanks add to the traditional dim sum experience

Worth knowing

  • A handful of reviewers found smaller items like egg tarts underwhelming, and some dishes came across as bland
  • Portion sizes drew mixed feedback, with some finding them smaller than expected for the price
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume2,758 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown57% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid choice for diners prioritizing authenticity over polish, especially for dim sum specifically rather than a broader Chinese-American menu. The lower rating compared to the top two reflects a wider spread of reviewer expectations, not a lack of volume.

Website+1206-622-8181 Directions

424 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Honey Court Seafood Restaurant logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Honey Court Seafood Restaurant

4.22,633 Google reviews

Honey Court Seafood Restaurant, on Maynard Avenue South, is a Cantonese seafood and dim sum restaurant known in part for unusually late hours, staying open into the early morning on weekends. The menu spans dim sum, seafood including geoduck and Dungeness crab, and a broader Cantonese menu.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight the geoduck and Dungeness crab as standouts
  • Open unusually late, including until 3:30am on Fridays and Saturdays
  • Staff described as attentive, with specific servers called out by name in reviews
  • Chicken feet and beef tendon get repeated praise from dim sum regulars

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers found the seating process at busy times a little slow
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume2,633 · 82th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown57% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for late-night dim sum and seafood specifically, a niche the other names on this list don't fill. Reviewers who've eaten seafood across Seattle rank it among the better options in the city.

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516 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of 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 Seattle dim sum restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.5 from thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No restaurant can pay to change these numbers.

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

Dim sum pricing in Seattle varies by restaurant and how much you order, since most dishes are meant for sharing. Reviewers across these restaurants most often report spending somewhere in the $20 to $40 per person range for a full meal, with seafood-heavy orders or specialty items pushing costs higher. Ask about reservations for larger groups, since dim sum is typically shared family-style.

Serving Seattle

These restaurants cluster around downtown Seattle and the Chinatown-International District, including Pacific Place, South King Street and South Jackson Street, all within easy reach of the light rail. Searching for dim sum near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can check current wait times before you go.

What to ask before you go for dim sum

  • Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in only?
  • Is dim sum cart-side or order-to-make here?
  • What’s the average wait during peak lunch hours?
  • Are there vegetarian or vegan dim sum options?
  • Is parking available nearby, or is street parking the only option?
  • What are your latest hours if I’m looking for a late-night option?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dim sum restaurants?

We started from dim sum restaurants in Seattle 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 in Seattle cart-side or order-to-make?

It varies by restaurant. Jade Garden and Honey Court lean toward traditional Chinatown-style service, while Din Tai Fung and Dough Zone use app or menu-based ordering rather than rolling carts.

What’s the best time to go for dim sum in Seattle?

Reviewers across these restaurants report shorter waits earlier in the lunch window or on weekdays, with weekends and prime lunch hours drawing the longest lines, especially at Din Tai Fung.

The bottom line

Din Tai Fung is the safe default for most visitors on sheer review volume and consistency, while Tai Tung and Jade Garden are the stronger picks if you want a genuinely old-school Chinatown experience. Whichever you choose, check current wait times before you go, especially around midday on weekends.

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