Dumpling kitchen makes excellent dumplings, from xiao long bao to pan-fried pork buns.

Our go-to spot in the Sunset for fluffy steamed bao.

Tao Yuen Pastry makes excellent dim sum - and our favorite steamed pork buns - in Oakland’s Chinatown.

There isn’t a place in SF that’s more classic for dim sum than Yank Sing in SoMa.

The great dim sum at Palette Tea House gives us a good reason to go to Ghirardelli Square.

Kingdom Of Dumpling is a Chinese spot in the Sunset that makes great dumplings and is perfect for a laid-back brunch.

Harborview Restaurant & Bar is a dim sum place in the Embarcadero Center where you should bring as many people as possible.

Dumpling Time in the Design District is a fun stop for dim sum and sake with a group of friends.

Lai Hong Lounge in Chinatown is an old-school banquet hall with solid dim sum that’s great for big groups.

Dragon Beaux in the Richmond is a good stop when you want classic and creative dim sum. Get the sea bass dumplings.

Clement BBQ is a to-go dim sum counter in the Richmond with very solid char siu bao.

Good Luck Dim Sum is a bakery on Clement with a great selection of dim sum.

Good Mong Kok Bakery makes solid dim sum and is a good first stop on a walk through Chinatown.

Hong Kong Lounge II is a Chinese spot in the Richmond ideal for eating all the dim sum in sight.