Best Dim Sum in Orlando

Dim Sum in Orlando

Dim sum is a traditional Chinese meal made up of small plates of dumplings, buns, and other snack dishes, meant to be shared among family and friends, much like Spanish tapas.

Some Orlando dim sum spots offer push‑cart service on weekends, while others use a checklist menu so you can mark your favorites and relax while everything arrives hot to the table.

Orlando’s dining scene has grown to include several excellent places for dim sum, from high‑end Cantonese cuisine on Restaurant Row to casual neighborhood favorites where locals line up every weekend. Here are some of our favorite Orlando dim sum restaurants so far.

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YH Seafood Clubhouse – Orlando

YH Seafood Clubhouse is an upscale Hong Kong–style dim sum and modern Cantonese restaurant on Sand Lake Road’s “Restaurant Row,” just behind Whole Foods Market. The décor is polished and contemporary, with a large dining room and private‑feeling booths that make it feel special for date nights, celebrations, or multi‑generation family outings.​

The dim sum menu includes beautifully presented classics like shrimp dumplings and siu mai, plus creative twists such as black truffle shrimp ha gow and charcoal egg‑yolk buns. Portions are generous, service is attentive, and overall it feels like a higher‑end experience while still being relaxed enough to bring kids who are adventurous eaters.​

Dim Sum King & Seafood – Millenia

Dim Sum King & Seafood sits near the Mall at Millenia and has quickly become a go‑to choice for many locals looking for a big dim sum meal without the fine‑dining formality. The space is comfortable and family‑friendly rather than fancy, with plenty of large tables that work well for groups.​

You’ll find a sprawling menu of dim sum standards along with congee, noodles, and Cantonese seafood dishes, so everyone at the table can discover a favorite. On busy weekends you may see traditional push‑carts making the rounds, which adds to the fun—perfect if you like to point and choose rather than order strictly from a printed list.​

Ming Garden (formerly Peter’s Kitchen China Bistro) – Colonial Drive

Ming Garden on East Colonial Drive a long‑time local spot (formerly Peter's Kitchen) that’s especially popular for weekend dim sum, when regulars have been known to line up before opening at 11:00am. 

The atmosphere is casual and bustling, with big round tables, pots of hot tea, and a steady stream of bamboo steamers arriving from the kitchen.​

The menu covers a wide range of dim sum favorites—steamed buns, siu mai, rice noodle rolls, and more—and pricing is generally reasonable for the portion sizes. Like many busy dim sum houses, some dishes shine more than others, but when they’re on, the flavors are satisfying and the experience feels authentically old‑school.​

Ming Bistro – Orlando

Ming Bistro offers classic Cantonese dishes and a full slate of dim sum in a relaxed, no‑frills setting that’s easy to pop into for lunch or a casual family dinner. Its convenient Orlando location and moderate prices make it a natural choice if you’re nearby and craving dumplings, buns, and tea.​

Reviewers highlight the variety of options—sticky rice, shrimp balls, pineapple buns, fried turnip cakes, taro dumplings, and silky egg‑custard tarts—served alongside larger entrées for those who want more than small plates. Service can be brisk during peak hours, but when you catch your favorite items fresh from the kitchen, it’s a very satisfying dim sum stop.​

In Summary

These are just a few of the growing number of places to enjoy dim sum in the Orlando area, whether you’re looking for a polished night out or a casual weekend brunch with rolling carts and steaming baskets.

If you’re planning more foodie adventures in Central Florida, you might also explore other family‑friendly restaurants, parks, and attractions to round out a full day in Orlando.

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Stacey Sao has been the Managing Director of the family-friendly events and activities website, BostonCentral for almost 20 years.  She continues to enjoy discovering and exploring new places to visit in the Greater Boston and  Orlando areas.