5 to Try: Dim Sum

Updated: February 13, 2009

Both affordable and fun--choosing from passing carts laden with steaming buns, meats and vegetables--dim sum can be addictive. We've found five fun destinations for the little "touches of the heart" in San Diego. Think we missed a must-try? Send us a note and tell us about it.

Dim Sum and Then Some

  1. 1 2 Star Rating: Below Average Dim Sum Cafe
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    5618 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 (map)

    Traditional Chinese dim sum restaurant is like a buffet without the walking. Override Teaser:

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Emerald Chinese Seafood Rstrnt
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    3709 Convoy St Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92111 (map)

    Upscale Chinese restaurant specializes in authentic dim sum and seafood.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Silver Ark Seafood & Bbq
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    8993 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126 (map)

    Hidden Chinese restaurant does dim sum on weekends, plus traditional pork and beef Chinese barbecue.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended China Fun Restaurant
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    11134 Rancho Carmel Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 (map)

    Carmel Valley's authentic Chinese restaurant specializes in dim sum and seafood dishes.