AYCE Dim-Sum
Order: all-you-can-eat dim sum, pork soup dumplings, shrimp cheung fun, siu mai
Best Dim Sum in Atlanta: Where to Go and What to Order
The short answer: Atlanta's dim sum (点心 diǎnxīn) is concentrated on Buford Highway in Chamblee and Doraville and in Duluth. Most restaurants serve it from late morning into the afternoon, and weekend waits are longest around noon. Our picks are below, with dim sum hours on each listing.
BBQ Corner 2
Order: soy sauce chicken, beef chow fun, congee, har gow
Best BBQ
Order: Cantonese roast duck, honey barbecue pork, har gow and siu mai, shrimp congee
Bun Factory
Order: sticky rice with chicken, leek shrimp dumplings, har gow, beef chow fun
Canton House
Order: cart-service dim sum, salt and pepper squid, shrimp rice rolls, pan-fried beef noodles
Canton Kitchen
Order: pan-fried pork buns, radish cakes with Chinese sausage, baked egg tarts
Dim Sum Heaven
Order: made-to-order dim sum, shrimp rice noodle rolls, egg custard tarts, century egg congee
Dumpling Garden
Order: shrimp-topped siu mai, xiao long bao, cumin lamb stir-fry
East Pearl Seafood
Order: braised chicken feet, shrimp-stuffed peppers, tofu pudding in ginger syrup
Gohan Buffet
Order: seafood buffet with ginger-scallion lobster, dim sum steamers, Peking duck, braised abalone
Happy Valley Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Order: oversized har gow, cart-service dim sum all day
Hong Kong Bakery & Dim Sum
Order: Hong Kong egg tarts, shrimp or beef cheung fun, bakery buns
Kitchen Master
Order: crab-pork, Berkshire pork and truffle xiao long bao, shrimp siu mai, chocolate soup dumplings
Oriental Pearl Seafood Restaurant
Order: cart-fried turnip cakes, char siu, pineapple and cocktail buns, steamed shumai
Royal China
Order: cart-service dim sum, bacon-wrapped shrimp, bolo bao and egg tarts, Peking duck
What to order at dim sum
- Har gow (虾饺 xiājiǎo): shrimp dumplings with a thin, translucent wrapper. The test of a dim sum kitchen.
- Siu mai (烧卖 shāomài): open-topped pork and shrimp dumplings.
- Char siu bao (叉烧包 chāshāo bāo): fluffy buns filled with sweet barbecue pork, steamed or baked.
- Cheung fun (肠粉 chángfěn): rice noodle rolls with shrimp, beef or char siu.
- Lo mai gai (糯米鸡 nuòmǐjī): sticky rice with chicken steamed in a lotus leaf.
- Turnip cake (萝卜糕 luóbo gāo): pan-fried radish cake.
- Egg tarts (蛋挞 dàntǎ): flaky custard tarts to finish.
How dim sum works
- Carts or order sheet: some restaurants push carts between tables; others hand you a checklist. Each listing says which.
- Pricing: dishes are priced by size (small, medium, large, special) and stamped on a card at your table.
- Tea: tea is poured as soon as you sit. Tap two fingers on the table to say thanks; leave the teapot lid ajar for a refill.
- Group size: three to six people is ideal; plan on three or four dishes per person.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best dim sum in Atlanta?
Our ranked list above names specific restaurants. Most are on Buford Highway in Chamblee and Doraville or in Duluth.
What time is dim sum served in Atlanta?
Usually from late morning to mid-afternoon, with longer hours on weekends. Check each listing's dim sum hours before you go.
Is there dim sum with carts in Atlanta?
Yes, at some larger restaurants, mostly on weekends. Each listing notes whether it uses carts or an order sheet.
How much does dim sum cost in Atlanta?
Prices vary by restaurant and dish size; check the menu link on each listing for current prices.