What is the best dim sum restaurant in Washington?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Reren Lamen & Bar is currently the top-rated dim sum restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 72/100.

How does Harry Hungry score dim sum restaurants in Washington?

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 Washington 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 Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Washington, DC

Best Dim sum in Washington.

Harry currently ranks 5 dim sum spots in Washington, scoring 28–72 on the Harry Score. 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 11 July 2026

Reren Lamen & Bar

dumpling · dim-sum

817 7th St NW, Washington

4.2 across 2.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a low-key choice for Chinese-style ramen made with fresh noodles, plus dumplings and….

Harry

Worth It

1983 Chinese Cuisine Restaurant

chinese · dim-sum

1101 S Joyce St B26, Arlington

4.5 across 754 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

China Boy

chinese · dim-sum

815 6th St NW, Washington

4.3 across 674 Google reviews; no-frills, tiny Chinese eatery with a handful of seats & a sideline in producing fresh….

Harry

Worth It

Han Palace-Woodley Park

chinese · dim-sum

2649 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

4.2 across 538 Google reviews; contemporary Chinese restaurant with faux trees serving dim sum, seafood & meat entrees.

Harry

Worth It

P.F. Chang's To-Go - Dupont Circle

chinese · dim-sum

1120 20th St NW, Washington

3.7 across 274 Google reviews; family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.

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

Harry

Worth It

Best Dim sum in every city All Washington guides

Dim sum in other cities

More cuisines in Washington

Ramen Sushi Pizza Italian Thai Mexican Brunch Steakhouse Chinese Indian Korean Seafood Tacos Burgers BBQ Fried chicken Vegan French

More Washington guides

Harry's best in Washington Best value restaurants in Washington Tourist trap index · Washington Date night in Washington Late night in Washington Cheap eats · Washington Fancy restaurants · Washington Brunch in Washington Lunch in Washington All cuisines in Washington Best Dim sum in all cities

Questions Harry gets about dim sum in Washington

What is the best dim sum restaurant in Washington?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Reren Lamen & Bar is currently the top-rated dim sum restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 72/100.
How does Harry Hungry score dim sum restaurants in Washington?: 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 Washington 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 Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Dim sum in Washington.

Harry currently ranks 5 dim sum spots in Washington, scoring 28–72 on the Harry Score. 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 11 July 2026

Reren Lamen & Bar

dumpling · dim-sum

817 7th St NW, Washington

4.2 across 2.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a low-key choice for Chinese-style ramen made with fresh noodles, plus dumplings and….

Harry

Worth It

1983 Chinese Cuisine Restaurant

chinese · dim-sum

1101 S Joyce St B26, Arlington

4.5 across 754 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

China Boy

chinese · dim-sum

815 6th St NW, Washington

4.3 across 674 Google reviews; no-frills, tiny Chinese eatery with a handful of seats & a sideline in producing fresh….

Harry

Worth It

Han Palace-Woodley Park

chinese · dim-sum

2649 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

4.2 across 538 Google reviews; contemporary Chinese restaurant with faux trees serving dim sum, seafood & meat entrees.

Harry

Worth It

P.F. Chang's To-Go - Dupont Circle

chinese · dim-sum

1120 20th St NW, Washington

3.7 across 274 Google reviews; family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.

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

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about dim sum in Washington

What is the best dim sum restaurant in Washington?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Reren Lamen & Bar is currently the top-rated dim sum restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 72/100.
How does Harry Hungry score dim sum restaurants in Washington?: 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 Washington 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 Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.