December 18, 2019
i-Shanghai Delight
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We’ve got all that and dim sum in the East Bay

The Local Yelp - East Bay

The Chinese meaning of dim sum is “touch the heart,” and we’d have to agree. These dim sum-filled restaurants will truly capture your heart—and your stomach. Fall in love feasting on these bite sized bursts of love this week.

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
4 star rating 1472 reviews
Dim Sum, Seafood
1713 Webster St, Alameda, CA
Cat N. Cat N. wrote: “This is the best dim sum option in the East Bay... My favorites are any of the dumplings with scallop or crab — so worth the price.”
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Ming’s Tasty Restaurant
4 star rating 113 reviews
Dim Sum, Cantonese
Oakland Chinatown, 940 Webster St, Oakland, CA
Craig Y. Craig Y. wrote: “About the tastiest dim sum I've ever had... My favorites are fried dumplings with pork, cha siu bao, siu mai, and sticky rice with pork. Served fresh instead of from a cart really makes a difference.”
88 Bao Bao
4 star rating 364 reviews
Dim Sum
3880 Fallon Rd, Dublin, CA
Dalal J. Dalal J. wrote: “What more can someone want when it comes to comfort? Dumplings and soup all in one wrapped up in a cloud of goodness.”
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New Dumpling
4_half star rating 126 reviews
Chinese
10064 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA
Vincent L. Vincent L. wrote: “The green onion pancakes were light, crispy, and fresh. No sign of stale oil. Similarly, the dumplings were freshly made. You can see this for yourself as there's a person making dumplings right in front of everyone.”
Bing’s Dumpling
4 star rating 676 reviews
Dim Sum, Noodles
34360 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA
Keizzel C. Keizzel C. wrote: “The beef in the noodle soup was tender, filling in the wontons/XLB were not dried and had plenty of soup to drink up. Potstickers were perfectly crisp with a sesame coating.”
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Dynasty Bistro
4_half star rating 32 reviews
Chinese, Asian Fusion
1841 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA
Paul V. Paul V. wrote: “The egg flower soup on a cold day hit the spot. The pork bun, shrimp dumpling, and siu mai rounded off the meal well.”
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Xiang Yuan Xiao Long Bao
4 star rating 317 reviews
Shanghainese
1668 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA
Van C. Van C. wrote: “Amazing, juicy XLB with the perfect skin...So much flavor in each dish. I love how much soup there was in the XLB and skin was thin but did not break when I picked it up.”
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Dalian Club House
4 star rating 90 reviews
Chinese, Noodles
2725 Stoneridge Dr, Pleasanton, CA
Augusto T. Augusto T. wrote: “The standout dish of the night was the pan fried juicy buns. They were served piping hot, with a crispy bottom, and packed with flavor. So juicy and hot that you have to be careful. Not bad looking either.”
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