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All You Can Eat Dim-Sum - San Francisco
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All You Can Eat Dim-Sum at a glance
San Francisco Chinatown
- 🥡 Chinese Restaurant
$$
Price per Person $11–$20
mentioned by 17 of the guests
#2356 out of 2403 places to eat in San Francisco
#272 Chinese Restaurant out of 276 in San Francisco
Average
4.4 out of 10
Food
Service
Ambience
Value
111
Reviews
36.9%
Satisfaction
Often praised
- Budget-friendly
- Warm hospitality
- Tasty dim sum
Frequently criticized
- Slow service
- Hygiene concerns
- Billing issues
The restaurant All You Can Eat Dim-Sum is a delightful Chinese Restaurant nestled in the vibrant Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco. You’ll discover a casual spot perfect for enjoying an authentic culinary journey.
This establishment is renowned for its incredible all-you-can-eat offering, inviting you to savor a wide array of delicious dim sum dishes. It’s an ideal destination for a satisfying lunch or dinner experience.
Overview: Introducting All You Can Eat Dim-Sum
All You Can Eat Dim-Sum presents a mixed experience. While some patrons praise the food for being delicious and generous, others found it quite disappointing, even leading to nausea.
The concept of an all-you-can-eat dim sum is appealing, but the execution seems to vary widely. The service also receives conflicting feedback, with some highlighting friendly owners and quick delivery, while others report long waits and issues with orders.
Similarly, the value is seen as a strong point by many, offering an affordable meal, yet some feel they were overcharged or that it’s a tourist trap.
Average
4.4
out of 10
111
Reviews
36.9%
Satisfaction
63
negative
7
neutral
41
positive
Overall, All You Can Eat Dim-Sum holds a Restaurant Score of 4.4, placing it in the average category. However, its Customer Satisfaction sits at a low 36.9%, indicating a significant disconnect where many diners leave unhappy.
This divergence is notable, suggesting that while some aspects might be acceptable, a substantial portion of guests have negative experiences. Looking closer at the details, Food scores poorly at (3.4), despite being the most discussed aspect.
Service (6.2), Ambience (4.3), and Value (5.4) all fall into the average range. These insights are drawn from 111 customer comments, with 41 positive remarks contrasted by a higher number of 63 negative observations.
What people like
- Affordable pricing
- Friendly service
- Delicious dumplings
What people don't like
- Long waiting times
- Unsanitary conditions
- Billing discrepancies
All You Can Eat Dim-Sum presents a challenging proposition. With a Recommendation Score of 4.4, it’s clear that this spot isn’t for everyone.
While some appreciate the affordable pricing and specific dishes, the overall experience is often marred by inconsistencies in service and other operational issues. If you’re seeking a budget-friendly meal and are willing to overlook potential issues with service and hygiene, it might be worth a try.
However, if consistent quality and a smooth dining experience are your priorities, you might find yourself disappointed. Proceed with caution.
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Verdict: Our expert take on All You Can Eat Dim-Sum
Food (3.4 out of 10)
mentioned by 96% of the guests
Some diners found joy in the culinary offerings, particularly praising the 16 positive remarks about delicious meal options like dim sum and buns and dumplings. There were mentions of good quality Chinese food and even generous portions, with some finding specific dishes quite satisfying. However, the food experience often fell short for many, with 42 critical remarks.
The overall food quality is a significant concern, reflected in a low score of 3.4 and a customer satisfaction of just 26.2%. Many reported issues with reheated food, bland taste, and low-quality meat, leading to a disappointing dining experience.
Food
61
Reviews
26%
Satisfaction
42
negative
3
neutral
16
positive
Rating distribution
What people like
- Delicious dumplings
- Quality Chinese food
- Generous portions
What people don't like
- Terrible food quality
- Reheated, bland food
- Low-quality meat
Often praised
- foodAmazing food. Everything tasted like it was made just for me with love
- dim sumfood was really yummy! Super good, cheap, and fast dim sum!!
- Chinese foodamazing spot for quality, affordable Chinese food
- all you can eat dinnerWe ate dinner all you can eat.
- buns and dumplingsdelicious buns and dumplings!
- delicious mealthe most delicious meal here
- dumplingsThe dumplings were good.
- generousSo yummy & generous.
- new dishestried new dishes and they did not disappoint at all, they were delicious!
- qualityamazing spot for quality, affordable Chinese food
Frequently criticized
- foodBefore ordering, they told me everything was freshly made, which turned out to be untrue — my friend felt the same way. I couldn’t even finish my food, and some dishes made me nauseous. I actually threw up after eating one of them because the taste was so bad.
- food qualityMy experience at this restaurant was incredibly disappointing. The food quality was so low it was fit only for baiting rats. I would never eat here again, as the owner's disrespect was evident in the quality of food served.
- dim sumBe careful of mistaken orders. I noticed that they didn't put my dim sum in the order after I arrived home, even though I paid for it.
- tasteThe taste was bland and reminded me of leftover food
- FoodFood:1
- all-you-can-eat foodthe all you can eat food is horrible
- bad meatMy experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. The all-you-can-eat food was horrible, consisting of 90% carbs, 0% veggies, 5% bad meat, and 5% sugar. I felt unwell afterwards, and I wouldn't return even if paid.
- baked goodsOld, stale baked goods
- beefThe beef is very bad.
- buffet experienceThe buffet experience consistents of the owner bringing out paper plates, and plastic to-go packages of small amounts of random reheated/refried old food
If you're considering dining here, be aware that while some specific items like dumplings might hit the spot, the overall food quality is a major gamble. With a very low satisfaction rate, you might find yourself disappointed by bland, reheated dishes and poor-quality ingredients.
Service (6.2 out of 10)
mentioned by 63% of the guests
When it comes to service, this spot seems to offer a bit of a mixed bag, with a score of 6.2, placing it in the average range, and customer satisfaction sitting at 53.8%, which is also quite mixed. Many folks have raved about the friendly owners and the amazing service, often highlighting the speed and the welcoming vibe from the lady owner or a friendly man. Out of 26 customer remarks, 14 were positive, praising the personal touch and quick delivery.
However, not everyone had a smooth experience, with 10 negative remarks pointing to issues like long waiting times and a lack of attention. Some customers mentioned bad service, concerns about all you can eat agreements, and even mistaken orders. It seems while some enjoy a personal, fast interaction, others encounter frustrating delays and service missteps.
Service
26
Reviews
53%
Satisfaction
10
negative
2
neutral
14
positive
Rating distribution
What people like
- Friendly owners
- Amazing service
- Fast dim sum
What people don't like
- Long waiting times
- Bad service
- Mistaken orders
Often praised
- serviceAmazing service. Soon as I sit down the guy just starts bringing me stuff
- friendly manThe host is the most friendly man
- lady ownerthe lady owner was so nice and friendly
- menubring you food that's not on the menu to try
- old coupleThe old couple is super cute.
- ownerThe owner is super nice!
- ownersthe owners were friendly
- peoplePeople were friendly
- speedfast dim sum!!
Frequently criticized
- 'all you can eat'owner will push heavily for
- ServiceService:3
- agreementthat agreement never happened
- attentioncalling their attention to follow up on our orders
- bad bad servicebecause of bad bad service
- guy ownerguy owner who is very slick
- orderBe careful of mistaken orders. I noticed that they didn't put my dim sum in the order after I arrived home, even though I paid for it.
- ownerthe owner bringing out paper plates, and plastic to-go packages of small amounts of random reheated/refried old food and insisting "you do not worry, no time limit, no food limit" then disappearing for a long time.
- waitmake you wait for a long time
- waiting timeThe food took very long to be served
If you're looking for a place with potentially friendly owners and quick service, it might be worth a try. Just be prepared for the possibility of longer waits or needing to double-check your order, as experiences here can vary.
Ambience (4.3 out of 10)
mentioned by 22% of the guests
When it comes to the vibe, some diners really felt special, with comments like I felt like royalty and finding Eating on the street was so cool. While the ambience scored an average 4.3, these 2 positive pieces of feedback highlight a unique charm, especially around the feeling and Eating on the street aspects. However, the overall customer satisfaction for the atmosphere is quite low at just 33.3%, indicating a poor experience for many.
With 3 negative remarks out of 6 total pieces of feedback, concerns were raised about the general Atmosphere and environment, with one particularly alarming comment that A rat passed by twice.
Ambience
6
Reviews
33%
Satisfaction
3
negative
1
neutral
2
positive
Rating distribution
What people like
- Royalty feeling
- Street dining
What people don't like
- Poor atmosphere
- Rat sighting
Often praised
- Eating on the streetEating on the street was so cool
- feelingI felt like royalty
Frequently criticized
- AtmosphereAtmosphere:1
- environmentnot a great environment
- ratA rat passed by twice
If youre looking for a unique street dining experience and dont mind a potentially inconsistent atmosphere, you might find some charm here. However, be aware that the overall environment has received significant criticism, including some concerning observations, which could be a dealbreaker for many.
Value (5.4 out of 10)
mentioned by 48% of the guests
When it comes to value, its a bit of a mixed bag, with an average 5.4 score and mixed 50% customer satisfaction. On the bright side, many customers rave about the affordable and great price, often mentioning how inexpensive it is to get stuffed. With 9 positive comments, youll find praise for quality, affordable Chinese food that feels like a heaven for cheap eats.
However, the value story isnt without its bumps. With 8 negative comments, some patrons have serious concerns about the check and bill, feeling they were being ripped off or that its a tourist trap. Issues like mistaken orders, paying for unreceived items, and regretting spending their money on old food are definitely points to consider.
Value
18
Reviews
50%
Satisfaction
8
negative
1
neutral
9
positive
Rating distribution
What people like
- Affordable prices
- Inexpensive food
- Good value
What people don't like
- Billing issues
- Feeling ripped off
- Tourist trap
Often praised
- priceI always love this place! It's inexpensive and delicious. As someone who is a cheap person, this place is my heaven!
- $7 to get stuffedit's $7 to get stuffed
- affordableHowever, when ordering, they tend to give you random items regardless of what you actually requested. The food wasn't the most tasty either, but at least it was kinda affordable.
- affordable Chinese foodquality, affordable Chinese food
- great pricefor a great price
- placeIt's inexpensive and delicious. As someone who is a cheap person, this place is my heaven!
Frequently criticized
- moneyI actually threw up after eating one of them because the taste was so bad. I’ve never regretted spending money this much before. Im so dissapointed!
- billgave us the check worth $93
- calculatedgot them calculated in front of us
- checkget the check from the guy owner
- paymentBe careful of mistaken orders. I noticed that they didn't put my dim sum in the order after I arrived home, even though I paid for it.
- ripped us offabout to ripped us off
- tourist trapIt’s a tourist trap
If youre looking for a super affordable meal and dont mind keeping a close eye on your bill, this place might offer some decent value. However, be wary of potential issues with the check and ensure your order is correct, as some have felt it's a tourist trap. It could be a hit or miss depending on your experience.
How are the prices at All You Can Eat Dim-Sum?
You’re looking at roughly 13 per person – reported by 17 diners. That puts it in the $11–$20 category. For a Chinese Restaurant, it’s comfortably mid-range: not a steal, but not bank-breaking either.
Most folks spend in the $11–$20 range, but a good number also find delicious options for $1–$10. A few even venture up to 30 $, showing there’s a nice spread of choices.
Here’s a quick look at what guests spend per person, based on the latest 17 reviews.
How this restaurant’s value stacks up against similar spots in San Francisco.
Overall, we think the pricing here feels pretty fair for a Chinese Restaurant in San Francisco. You get a good mix of options, whether you’re looking for a quick, affordable bite or something a little more substantial.
Customer Reviews: what people think about All You Can Eat Dim-Sum
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Delicious New Dishes!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! We decided to try some new dishes, and they did not disappoint at all. They were absolutely delicious!
- new dishes10
- food10
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
1
Avoid This Restaurant
Please don’t go there. The food is old. He just wants to take your money first and then make you wait for a long time.
- food1
- wait1
- money1
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Couple
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Moderate (16–30 min.)
1
Disappointing Food and Misleading Experience
I usually don’t like to leave negative reviews, especially for businesses run by elderly owners. However, I also don’t want other customers to be misled — some people might expect the food to be good and end up ordering a large amount and paying quite a lot. This was my first time coming here because I thought it might be an old, traditional place with delicious food.
But after ordering and waiting, I was really confused when the food was served. The dishes looked nothing like the photos on the menu — I couldn’t even tell what some of them were. The taste was bland and reminded me of leftover food that had just been reheated.
Before ordering, they told me everything was freshly made, which turned out to be untrue — my friend felt the same way. I couldn’t even finish my food, and some dishes made me nauseous. I actually threw up after eating one of them because the taste was so bad.
I’ve never regretted spending money this much before. Im so dissapointed! : (
- food1
- taste1
- freshly made1
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
1
Disaster: Stale food and poor environment
My experience at this restaurant was a disaster. The FDA needs to investigate this place. I found the baked goods to be old and stale, and the overall environment was not great.
While some hole-in-the-wall places can have a certain charm of genuineness, this establishment simply does not meet a basic bar for food quality.
- baked goods1
- environment1
- food quality1
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
1
Terrible Experience with Leftovers
My experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. I really wanted to love this place and the old man, but I did not receive the food I ordered. Instead, I was served random leftovers in plastic boxes.
The shumai was disappointing, being all flour with no meat. The noodles were also clearly recooked and stirred in oil, making it evident that they were someone else’s leftovers. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
- food I ordered1
- random leftovers1
- shumai1
What All You Can Eat Dim-Sum offers
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Popular for
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Amenities
- Restroom
Offerings
- All you can eat
Dining options
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Dessert
Service Options
- Dine-in
- Takeout
Atmosphere
- Casual
FAQs
Is All You Can Eat Dim-Sum accessible for everyone?
Yes, you’ll find that All You Can Eat Dim-Sum is designed with accessibility in mind. It features a wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, and a wheelchair accessible restroom, ensuring a comfortable visit for all guests.
What dining options are available at All You Can Eat Dim-Sum, and is it suitable for children?
You can enjoy lunch, dinner, and even dessert at All You Can Eat Dim-Sum. It’s also considered good for kids, making it a fantastic choice for a family meal in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
How does All You Can Eat Dim-Sum rate overall?
The restaurant has an overall score of 4.4, indicating an average experience. While Service (6.2) and Value (5.4) are average, Food (3.4) scores poorly, and Ambience (4.3) is also average.
Is All You Can Eat Dim-Sum considered good value?
Many customers find the restaurant to be quite affordable, with opinions mentioning it’s “inexpensive” and offers a “great price” for the amount of food you receive.
Are there any common complaints about the dining experience?
Some patrons have reported issues with long waiting times for food, occasional billing discrepancies, and concerns about the cleanliness of the dining environment, including mentions of rats.