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5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

MingHin Cuisine carries more Google reviews than any other dim sum spot in Chicago, over 8,600, yet its 4.3 rating sits lowest among the names on this page, a reminder that a big following and a top score don't always move together. Duck Duck Goat leads on rating at 4.7 across 5,548 reviews with a chef-driven, non-traditional take on Chinese-American food, so the real choice among the best dim sum restaurants in Chicago comes down to whether you want an authentic Chinatown cart-style spot or a reimagined West Loop dining room.

Short answer: Duck Duck Goat leads Chicago dim sum with a 4.7 rating across 5,548 reviews, known for chef Stephanie Izard's inventive take on Chinese-American dishes in the West Loop. Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings follows closely at 4.6 with a Chinatown following built on hand-made dumplings, while MingHin Cuisine carries the most reviews of any spot on this list at over 8,600. Expect a shared dim sum meal for two to run $30 to $60 in 2026.
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Chicago Dim Sum, Ranked

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Duck Duck Goat 4.7 ★ 5,548 Chef-driven / West Loop View ›
2 MingHin Cuisine - Chinatown 4.3 ★ 8,619 Most reviewed / multiple locations View ›
3 Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings 4.6 ★ 3,329 Hand-made dumplings View ›
4 Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese 4.2 ★ 4,083 Classic Chinatown cart-style View ›
5 MCCB Chicago 4.5 ★ 1,407 Sichuan-leaning specialties View ›
5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Duck Duck Goat logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Duck Duck Goat

4.75,548 Google reviews

Duck Duck Goat is a West Loop restaurant from chef Stephanie Izard serving an inventive take on Chinese-American cuisine inspired by her travels, including hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, and spring rolls. It offers both dine-in service in an elegant Chinoiserie-inspired dining room and takeout, plus private dining for events. The kitchen leans into dishes like General Tso's chicken and dan dan noodles alongside its dim sum offerings.

What people praise

  • Pork and chive potstickers called out as some of the best dumplings around
  • General Tso's chicken and dan dan noodles praised for real depth of flavor
  • Management responds directly and thoughtfully to guest feedback
  • Distinctive decor adds a genuine sense of occasion

Worth knowing

  • A very popular spot, so reservations well in advance are recommended
  • Pricing runs higher than a traditional Chinatown dim sum spot
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume5,548 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated dim sum name on this list and a genuinely different experience than Chinatown's traditional spots. Book ahead if you want a table on a weekend.

Website Book now+1312-902-3825 Directions

857 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

MingHin Cuisine - Chinatown logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

MingHin Cuisine - Chinatown

4.38,619 Google reviews

MingHin Cuisine is a Chinese restaurant chain with its Chinatown location specializing in traditional and contemporary Cantonese cuisine and dim sum, plus catering for weddings, banquets, and corporate events. It runs six locations across the Chicago area and offers both a paper-menu-and-pencil ordering system and an iPad for drinks and mains, aiming to keep service quick even during busy periods.

What people praise

  • Duck wings and bao buns called out repeatedly as standout dishes
  • Consistent quality reported across multiple MingHin locations
  • Fast, clean, kid-friendly dining room
  • Clear picture menus make ordering straightforward for first-timers

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers found flavors underwhelming compared to dim sum elsewhere
  • Not much of a vegetable-forward selection on the dim sum menu
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume8,619 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown60% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed dim sum name in Chicago by a wide margin, which speaks to sheer familiarity and reach even though the rating trails the smaller specialists on this list.

Website+1312-808-1999 Directions

2168 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

4.63,329 Google reviews

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings, known locally as QXY, is a Chinatown restaurant recognized by most customers as a top hand-made dumpling destination in Chicago. It serves an extensive tea collection alongside its dumpling menu, with dishes like the steamed tomato egg dumpling and lamb and coriander dumplings served with house-made chili crisp and vinegar.

What people praise

  • Dumpling skins consistently described as thin, delicate, and refreshing
  • House-made chili crisp and vinegar called a genuine draw on their own
  • Tea selection gives the space a distinct, considered feel
  • Wide range of dumpling fillings, including halal options

Worth knowing

  • Portions run smaller relative to the price for some diners
  • Waits can stretch past an hour on busy weekends
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume3,329 · 83rd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A hand-made dumpling specialist with a rating that holds up at real scale, over 3,300 reviews. The tea program and chili crisp are as much the draw as the dumplings themselves.

Website Book now+1312-799-1118 Directions

2002 S Wentworth Ave #103, Chicago, IL 60616

Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese

4.24,083 Google reviews

Triple Crown Restaurant is a Chinatown institution established in 1993, serving Dim Sum and Cantonese cuisine with a dim sum menu running more than 20 items. It's positioned just north of the old U.S. Cellular Field and runs late-night dine-in service alongside its lunch and dinner dim sum offerings.

What people praise

  • Dumplings, steamed buns, and egg tarts called out as consistent favorites over decades
  • Family-style ordering suits larger groups well
  • Long-running consistency praised by regulars who grew up eating there
  • Efficient, no-nonsense service that keeps food coming quickly

Worth knowing

  • Some dishes lean more Americanized than the most traditional Chinatown spots
  • Service style is efficient rather than warm, which isn't for everyone
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume4,083 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A genuine Chicago Chinatown fixture since 1993 with a menu deep enough to sample widely. Go family-style and expect fast, efficient service over a lot of small talk.

Website Book now+1312-842-0088 Directions

2217 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

MCCB Chicago logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

MCCB Chicago

4.51,407 Google reviews

MCCB Chicago, short for Modern Chinese Cook Book, is a Chinatown restaurant specializing in Sichuan and Cantonese-style cuisine, including its signature charcoal-grilled whole fish cooked tableside in a chili broth. It also serves a range of Kung Pao chicken, mapo tofu, and spicy shrimp dishes, and it's been recognized in the Michelin Guide across multiple years.

What people praise

  • Dry chili chicken and kung pao chicken repeatedly called among the best in the city
  • Portions described as generous enough to share
  • Menu balances approachable classics with more adventurous specialties
  • Fast, friendly service even in a small, tightly packed space

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the more established Chinatown names
  • Closed Tuesdays, worth checking hours before a visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume1,407 · 63rd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown73% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smaller, Sichuan-leaning spot with a real following for its spicy dishes and Michelin recognition behind it. Worth the visit if you want something bolder than standard dim sum.

Website+1312-881-0168 Directions

2138 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Chicago dim sum restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from thousands of diners carries more weight than a 4.9 from a small handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dim sum cost in Chicago? (2026)

Dim sum pricing depends heavily on how many small plates you order and whether you’re at a traditional Chinatown spot or a chef-driven restaurant. Based on per-person prices reported directly in reviews for the businesses on this page:

JobTypical price
Casual dim sum, per person$15 to $30
Full shared meal, two people$30 to $60
Chef-driven dinner, per person$40 to $80

Ranges compiled July 2026 from per-person price data reported directly in Google reviews for the businesses on this page. Actual cost depends on how many dishes you order and whether you’re at a traditional cart-style spot or a chef-driven restaurant.

Serving all of Chicago

The dim sum spots above cluster mainly around Chinatown on the South Side, with Duck Duck Goat representing the West Loop scene. Searching for dim sum near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you go for dim sum

  • Is it a cart-style or menu-and-order dim sum service?
  • How long is the current wait, especially on weekends?
  • Are there halal or vegetarian dim sum options on the menu?
  • Does the restaurant take reservations for larger groups?
  • What are the must-order signature dishes at this location?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dim sum restaurants?

We started from every dim sum restaurant in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Where is most of Chicago’s dim sum located?

The majority of dim sum restaurants on this list are in Chinatown, on the city’s South Side, with Duck Duck Goat in the West Loop offering a different, chef-driven take.

Which dim sum spot in Chicago has the most Google reviews?

MingHin Cuisine carries the most reviews on this list at over 8,600, reflecting its multiple Chicago-area locations.

The bottom line

Duck Duck Goat is the top-rated choice if you want a chef-driven, reservation-worthy dinner, while Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings and Triple Crown deliver a more traditional Chinatown experience with real depth. Go family-style, order broadly, and expect a wait at the busiest spots on weekends.

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