What is the best dim sum restaurant in Chicago?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, MingHin Cuisine is currently the top-rated dim sum restaurant in Chicago with a Harry Score of 75/100.

How does Harry Hungry score dim sum restaurants in Chicago?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap dim sum restaurants in Chicago to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Chicago on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Chicago, IL

Best Dim sum in Chicago.

Harry currently ranks 8 dim sum spots in Chicago, scoring 50–75 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.

Dim sum is a volume business with nowhere to hide: every basket that lands is a fresh verdict on the kitchen. Harry wants har gow skins that don't stick, siu mai that taste of pork rather than filler, and a cart that moves fast enough that nothing arrives tepid. The tablecloth can be plastic. The shrimp cannot be.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 9 July 2026

MingHin Cuisine

dim-sum · asian

2168 S Archer Ave, Chicago

4.3 across 8.6k Google reviews; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

Shang Noodle Chicago Streeterville

chinese · dim-sum

215 E Grand Ave, Chicago

4.3 across 1.1k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #849 of 10,143 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

D Cuisine

chinese · dim-sum

2723 N Clark St, Chicago

4.4 across 504 Google reviews; trendy spot for creative Chinese dim sum & larger plates including ample seafood plus….

Harry

Worth It

Chi Cafe

chinese · asian

2160 S Archer Ave, Chicago

4.3 across 1.9k Google reviews; tiny, modern eatery with late-night hours serving an extensive menu of classic Chinese….

Harry

Worth It

Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese

chinese · dim-sum

2217 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago

4.2 across 4.1k Google reviews; ranked #314 of 10,143 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

P.F. Chang's To-Go - River North

chinese · dim-sum

213 W Hubbard St, Chicago

4.6 across 916 Google reviews; take-out and delivery-only outlet of a longtime restaurant chain serving Asian cuisine.

Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.

Harry

Worth It

Phoenix Restaurant

chinese · dim-sum

2131 S Archer Ave, Chicago

4.2 across 1.7k Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.

Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.

Harry

Worth It

Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown)

chinese · dim-sum

520 N Michigan Ave #420, Chicago

3.7 across 1.6k Google reviews; eatery serving an expansive menu of both classic & less common Chinese entrees.

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about dim sum in Chicago

What is the best dim sum restaurant in Chicago?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, MingHin Cuisine is currently the top-rated dim sum restaurant in Chicago with a Harry Score of 75/100.
How does Harry Hungry score dim sum restaurants in Chicago?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap dim sum restaurants in Chicago to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Chicago on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Dim sum in Chicago.

Harry currently ranks 8 dim sum spots in Chicago, scoring 50–75 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 9 July 2026

MingHin Cuisine

dim-sum · asian

2168 S Archer Ave, Chicago

4.3 across 8.6k Google reviews; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

Shang Noodle Chicago Streeterville

chinese · dim-sum

215 E Grand Ave, Chicago

4.3 across 1.1k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #849 of 10,143 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

D Cuisine

chinese · dim-sum

2723 N Clark St, Chicago

4.4 across 504 Google reviews; trendy spot for creative Chinese dim sum & larger plates including ample seafood plus….

Harry

Worth It

Chi Cafe

chinese · asian

2160 S Archer Ave, Chicago

4.3 across 1.9k Google reviews; tiny, modern eatery with late-night hours serving an extensive menu of classic Chinese….

Harry

Worth It

Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese

chinese · dim-sum

2217 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago

4.2 across 4.1k Google reviews; ranked #314 of 10,143 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

P.F. Chang's To-Go - River North

chinese · dim-sum

213 W Hubbard St, Chicago

4.6 across 916 Google reviews; take-out and delivery-only outlet of a longtime restaurant chain serving Asian cuisine.

Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.

Harry

Worth It

Phoenix Restaurant

chinese · dim-sum

2131 S Archer Ave, Chicago

4.2 across 1.7k Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.

Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.

Harry

Worth It

Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown)

chinese · dim-sum

520 N Michigan Ave #420, Chicago

3.7 across 1.6k Google reviews; eatery serving an expansive menu of both classic & less common Chinese entrees.

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about dim sum in Chicago

What is the best dim sum restaurant in Chicago?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, MingHin Cuisine is currently the top-rated dim sum restaurant in Chicago with a Harry Score of 75/100.
How does Harry Hungry score dim sum restaurants in Chicago?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap dim sum restaurants in Chicago to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Chicago on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.