Chicago, IL
Best Dim Sum in Chicago.
Harry has ranked eight dim sum spots in Chicago so far, scoring 50–75 on the Harry Score. A full Harry guide runs ten deep; this one fills in as his coverage of Chicago grows. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.
Dim sum is a volume business with nowhere to hide: every basket that lands is a fresh verdict on the kitchen. Harry wants har gow skins that don't stick, siu mai that taste of pork rather than filler, and a cart that moves fast enough that nothing arrives tepid. The tablecloth can be plastic. The shrimp cannot be.
Ranked by Harry Score, closest dim sum matches first. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
MingHin Cuisine
dim-sum · cantonese
2168 S Archer Ave, Chicago
4.3 across 8.6k Google reviews; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
$$
Harry
75
Worth It
73
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.
$$
Harry
62
Worth It
62
Also serves dim sum
Shang Noodle Chicago Streeterville
chinese · dim-sum
215 E Grand Ave, Chicago
4.3 across 1.1k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #849 of 10,143 locally on Tripadvisor.
$$
Harry
72
Worth It
72
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….
$$
Harry
70
Worth It
70
Chi Cafe
chinese · cantonese
2160 S Archer Ave, Chicago
4.3 across 1.9k Google reviews; tiny, modern eatery with late-night hours serving an extensive menu of classic Chinese….
$
Harry
67
Worth It
67
P.F. Chang's To-Go - River North
chinese · dim-sum
213 W Hubbard St, Chicago
4.6 across 916 Google reviews; take-out and delivery-only outlet of a longtime restaurant chain serving Asian cuisine.
Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
$$
Harry
57
Worth It
57
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.
$$
Harry
51
Worth It
51
Lao Sze Chuan (Downtown)
chinese · dim-sum
520 N Michigan Ave #420, Chicago
3.7 across 1.6k Google reviews; eatery serving an expansive menu of both classic & less common Chinese entrees.
$$
Harry
50
Worth It
50
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Questions Harry gets about dim sum in Chicago
- What is the best dim sum restaurant in Chicago?
- MingHin Cuisine tops Harry's dim sum list for Chicago right now, 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.