Looking to sample the best dim sum around town — without breaking the bank?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dim sum outlets in San Francisco, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Good Mong Kok Bakery
Topping the list is Good Mong Kok Bakery. Located at 1039 Stockton St. (between Jackson and Washington streets) in Chinatown, the takeout-only spot is the most popular place for inexpensive dim sum in San Francisco, boasting four stars out of 2,499 reviews on Yelp.
Open seven days a week, Good Mong Kok Bakery serves up 50 different varieties of dim sum, from sweet egg custard tarts to savory shrimp wontons. Be sure to check out the wide selection of baked and steamed buns, too.
2. Good Luck Dim Sum
Next up is the Inner Richmond's Good Luck Dim Sum, situated at 736 Clement St. (between Eighth and Ninth avenues). With four stars out of 1,550 reviews on Yelp, the counter-service dim sum spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
At Good Luck Dim Sum, expect to find classic barbecue pork buns, beef siu mai, turnip cakes and an assortment of dumplings, which Eater SF has named among San Francisco's best. Note: Good Luck Dim Sum is cash only.
3. Delicious Dim Sum
Chinatown's Delicious Dim Sum, located at 752 Jackson St. (between Ross and Duncombe alleys), is another top choice, with Yelpers awarding it four stars out of 923 reviews.
Most of Delicious Dim Sum's dumplings run less than $1 each, and the spot serves up other other specialties, too, like lotus seed buns and chicken feet in black bean sauce.
4. Dim Sum Bistro
Dim Sum Bistro, another Chinatown dim sum counter, is also a much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 114 Yelp reviews. The spot offers buns, dumplings, egg rolls and more. Head over to 675 Broadway St. to see for yourself.
5. Dol Ho
Finally, there's Dol Ho, a Chinatown favorite that has earned four stars out of 373 reviews on Yelp. Dol Ho serves dim sum favorites both small and large, from fried and steamed dumplings to shrimp crepes and barbecue spareribs over rice. Dig in by heading over to 808 Pacific Ave.
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