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Dim Sum Bistro - Reviews
675 Broadway, 94113 San Francisco
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- $1–$10
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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Best Bites in Chinatown!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. I tried snacks at four different places in Chinatown, and this one was the best. The food was incredibly delicious and fresh.
It was the best snack I had in Chinatown.
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- fresh food10
Price per Person
- $1–$10
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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Dim Sum Bistro: A Gem Worth Discovering!
My experience at Dim Sum Bistro was fantastic! The shrimp dumplings were a standout, expertly steamed with tender wrappers and a rich, juicy filling that hit all the right notes. The shrimp siu mai didn’t disappoint either, packed with bold flavor in every bite.
Dim Sum Bistro is a gem worth discovering, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit!
- shrimp dumplings10
- shrimp siu mai9
- Dim Sum Bistro9
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
7
Great Dim Sum, Salty Chicken Feet
My experience at the restaurant involved ordering several dim sum dishes: cha siu bao, chicken feet, shrimp dumplings, and siu mai. While the chicken feet were salty and not recommended, the other dishes were great. The service received a 3-star rating.
- cha siu bao8
- shrimp dumplings8
- siu mai8
- chicken feet2
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
2
Food Quality and Wait Times Have Declined
I used to consider this my go-to spot, but I'm unsure what has happened lately. The food quality has significantly declined over the past few months. Additionally, the wait times are atrocious; what's advertised as a '30-minute wait' often turns into over an hour.
They should consider stopping orders if they cannot manage the volume of customers. If you don't want to waste your money, I suggest trying another dim sum restaurant.
- food quality2
- wait times1
- amount of people2
Price per Person
- $1–$10
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- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Solo Dinner
Group Size
- Solo
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
10
Best Taishan Big Bun in SF!
My experience at this restaurant was centered around their Taishan Big Bun, which I believe is the best Taishan Big Bun in San Francisco's Chinatown. 😋 This spot is a hidden gem 💎✨️. The bun is filled with chicken, pork, egg, and Chinese sausage, all encased in a sweet white fluffy bun.
It arrived hot and fresh! 🔥 They tend to sell out quickly, so I was fortunate to arrive on time. It's truly the best in the city!
🤗
- Taishan Big Bun10
- hidden gem9
- chicken, pork, egg, and Chinese sausage9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Quiet
10
Best Dim Sum and Desserts!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the best dim sum I’ve ever tasted. We sampled a wide variety, and everything was incredibly delicious.
I also highly recommend their desserts.
- dim sum10
- desserts9
- food9
Price per Person
- $1–$10
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
10
Best Affordable Authentic Chinese Food!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I found it to be the best affordable authentic Chinese food in the area. The pork buns were especially noteworthy.
It's a great place and often busy, making it a vibrant spot in Chinatown. Every time I get the chance to stop by, I usually go for the baked pork buns and steamed custard buns. I have never had a bad experience here!
- affordable authentic Chinese food10
- pork buns10
- baked pork buns9
- bad experience1
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- Food Exploration
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- Family
Group Size
- Small Group
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- Dine-in
Noise Level
- Moderate
9
Authentic Chinatown Dim Sum Gem
My experience at this restaurant was a delightful discovery of authentic Chinatown dim sum. It's a family-owned find with an impressive menu offering up to 69 different options. While waiting, the sounds of the family speaking in their native languages as they prepared our food added a unique and enjoyable atmosphere.
It was so much fun.
- authentic Chinatown dim sum9
- family-owned find9
- 69 different options9
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
10
Worth the 3-Hour Drive for Buns!
My experience at this restaurant was exceptional, primarily driven by the incredible food. I absolutely love their sesame balls, bake pork bun, and steam pork bun. I consistently order two dozen of each bun because they are that good.
The quality of these items makes the 3-hour travel entirely worthwhile. The service and atmosphere were also rated a perfect 5, contributing to a fantastic overall dining experience.
- sesame balls10
- bake pork bun10
- steam pork bun10
Price per Person
- $31–$40
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
2
Disappointing Dim Sum Experience
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. I've definitely had better dim sum. The situation was made worse by an incident where a homeless lady yelled at me and then sat on me while I was inside the restaurant.
This significantly impacted my overall dining experience.
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