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Dim Sum Bistro - Reviews

675 Broadway, 94113 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
405

Reviews

72.1%

Satisfaction

66

negative

47

neutral

292

positive

What people say about Dim Sum Bistro

Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Diego G.
Review date: 10/25/2025
10
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.
  • food10
  • fresh food10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Tyana V.
Review date: 09/24/2025
9
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
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Tengfei H.
Review date: 08/10/2025
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
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Matt H.
Review date: 08/04/2025
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
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Nancy C.
Review date: 07/20/2025
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
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Lee M.
Review date: 06/10/2025
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
Kyler D.
Review date: 05/10/2025
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
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Justin O.
Review date: 04/30/2025
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
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Maiv N. T. V. T.
Review date: 04/27/2025
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
allison L.
Review date: 03/14/2025
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.
  • dim sum3
  • homeless lady1

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