Looking to satisfy your appetite for dim sum fare? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dim sum spots around Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.
1. Din Tai Fung
Topping the list is Din Tai Fung. Located at 2621 N.E. 46th St. in University Village, the dim sum spot is the most popular restaurant of its kind in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 1,807 reviews on Yelp.
This international chain was originally started as a cooking oil retail business in 1958 and become the restaurant it is today in 1972. Today, Din Tai Fung has branches in Japan, the United States, South Korea, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Thailand.
Look out for favorites like shredded pork fried rice, fish dumplings and noodles with spicy sauce. Check out the menu here.
"All-time favorite dim sum place! Highly recommend the truffle dim sum and the garlic green beans," wrote Yelper Kaimi Y. "No reservations, but definitely worth the wait. Great place for a big group."
2. Harbor City Restaurant
Next up is the International District's Harbor City Restaurant, situated at 707 S. King St. (between Seventh Avenue and Canton Alley). With four stars out of 1,316 reviews on Yelp, the dim sum and Cantonese spot, offering barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
With over 100 items to choose from, diners should have no problems finding palate-pleasing options. On the menu, look for moo-shu pork, beef with oyster sauce, duck breast, barbecue fried rice and much more. Take a look at the full menu here.
"Best dim sum in Seattle area, very authentic and reasonable price (I'm Cantonese). We go there like once per month," wrote Yelper Danielle M., who reviewed the eatery on July 14. "Most dim sum on menu are good to try. On weekend better go there early to avoid wait time."
3. Dough Zone Dumpling House
Dough Zone Dumpling House, a dim sum spot that offers noodles and more in the International District, is another go-to, with four stars out of 365 Yelp reviews. Head over to 504 Fifth Ave. South, Suite 109, in the Publix building to see for yourself.
Appetizers, bao sandwiches, dumplings, noodle dishes and house specialties are all available. Look for notable choices like hot and sour clear noodles, steamed pork buns and shrimp dumplings.
Yelper Kathie S. wrote, "Place is so good! If you like dumplings and dim sum come here! Pan-fried bao is yummy and comfort food. ... Not pretentious, fast, good tasting food and inexpensive."
