#dim-sum

#dim-sum

11.19.25: Dough Zone, a West Coast chain home to Chinese comfort foods like soup dumplings, Szechuan dan dan noodles and pan-fried potstickers, has opened in what was formerly Triple Rock Brewing's expanded space. It's an ideal spot for a fast casual lunch, and if you're not in the mood for dumplings, try the spicy beef sandwich, sweet and sour cucumber, or Shanghainese green onion soy sauce noodles. Dough Zone, 1912 Shattuck Ave. (at Hearst Ave.), Berkeley

It's one of the more hotly anticipated arrivals of the year, from the Michelin-starred team behind the much smaller Sorrel, and I'll bring you more news once I get in to see it. And the extra-luxe Wolfsbane, in the former Serpentine space in Dogpatch, from the team behind Lord Stanley, made its official debut Wednesday, October 15. More on that also to come.

A no-frills establishment located in the heart of Oakland Chinatown, Tao Yuen serves steaming hot dim sum to-go at accessible prices. My go-to order is the ho fun ($6.62), or as my Cantonese-speaking partner likes to call them, drunken noodles. Bouncy rice noodles, thinly sliced cabbage, caramelized onions, and marinated beef are stir-fried in an umami sauce for the dish. It's topped with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a smidge of cilantro, creating a symphony of savory and fresh flavors.

My go-to order is the ho fun ($6.62), or as my Cantonese-speaking partner likes to call them, drunken noodles. Bouncy rice noodles, thinly sliced cabbage, caramelized onions, and marinated beef are stir-fried in an umami sauce for the dish. It's topped with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a smidge of cilantro, creating a symphony of savory and fresh flavors. Tao Yuen is known for its heaping portions, so even if you ask for a small box, expect the server to fill it to the brim.

Shanghai Me, located on the 28th floor of the Park Lane Hilton, offers a glam dining experience with a fusion of predominantly Chinese cuisine and sushi.

The much anticipated Happy Crane, opening on August 8, is the new restaurant by former Benu chef James Yeun Leong Parry, located at 451 Gough Street.

Jasmine green tea is fragrant and subtly sweet, made with green tea leaves infused with jasmine flower blossoms, making it an excellent choice for dim sum dining.

RedFarm's Coconut Grove location in Miami has closed just one year after opening, despite the restaurant's strong reputation and multiple successful locations in other cities.

Dim Sum Garden, renowned for its authentic Chinese cuisine, has elevated the dining experience with the introduction of America’s largest soup dumpling, measuring 6-7 inches across.