The best dim sum in London in 2026 is at A. Wong in Pimlico, the Michelin-starred restaurant often called the city's ultimate dim sum experience; Yauatcha in Soho; Hakkasan Hanway Place; Park Chinois in Mayfair; the Cantonese classics of Royal China on Baker Street and Phoenix Palace near Baker Street; and tiny Dim Sum Duck near King's Cross.
Dim sum is a lunchtime meal: most Cantonese restaurants serve it from late morning until late afternoon, and weekends are busiest, especially for big family tables. High-end places like A. Wong and Hakkasan need booking well ahead; traditional halls like Royal China and Phoenix Palace are easier for groups. For other Chinese food, see our London restaurants guide.
Michelin-starred modern Chinese and outstanding dim sum.
A. Wong in Pimlico is a two-Michelin-star Chinese restaurant whose lunchtime dim sum, refined and inventive, is widely considered the best in London.
It is a short walk from Victoria station.
Good to know: Book well ahead for weekend lunch.
70 Wilton Rd, London SW1V 1DE
Stylish all-day dim sum and patisserie in Soho.
Yauatcha is a stylish Soho dim sum teahouse serving dim sum all day, from venison puffs to scallop shumai, with a patisserie counter of colourful cakes and macarons.
The dark basement dining room is atmospheric for dinner.
Good to know: Dim sum is served all day, so it works for dinner too.
15-17 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DL
Glamorous Cantonese dining with dim sum at lunch.
Hakkasan Hanway Place is the original of the global Hakkasan group, a dark, glamorous basement serving modern Cantonese food, with a dim sum menu at lunch.
It is a special-occasion choice.
Good to know: Lunchtime dim sum is the best-value way to try it.
8 Hanway Pl, London W1T 1HD
Opulent Mayfair dining with dim sum and live music.
Park Chinois is an opulent Mayfair restaurant inspired by 1930s Shanghai supper clubs, with Cantonese cooking, a dim sum lunch and live music in the evenings.
Dress up for it.
Good to know: Come for weekend dim sum lunch for a calmer experience.
17 Berkeley St, London W1J 8EA
A classic Cantonese dining room, busy with families for dim sum.
Royal China on Baker Street is a long-established Cantonese restaurant with a black-and-gold dining room, popular with Chinese families for its traditional dim sum.
It is a reliable choice for groups.
Good to know: Arrive before noon at weekends to beat the queue.
24-26 Baker St, London W1U 3BZ
A big, bustling Cantonese hall near Baker Street.
Phoenix Palace is a large, traditional Cantonese restaurant near Baker Street with a long dim sum menu, round tables for big groups and a lively weekend atmosphere.
It is good value for the quality.
Good to know: Good for large groups; book a round table.
5-9 Glentworth St, London NW1 5PG
A tiny, authentic dim sum spot with a queue.
Dim Sum Duck is a tiny, no-frills restaurant on King's Cross Road serving authentic, freshly made dim sum and roast duck at low prices, and recommended by the Michelin Guide.
Expect to queue at peak times.
Good to know: Go at an off-peak hour to avoid the queue.
124 King's Cross Rd, London
A. Wong in Pimlico is often rated the best; Yauatcha and Hakkasan are glamorous favourites, and Royal China and Phoenix Palace are the classic Cantonese choices.
Mostly at lunchtime, from around noon until late afternoon; some places, like Yauatcha, serve dim sum all day.
Yes for A. Wong, Hakkasan, Yauatcha and Park Chinois. Larger Cantonese restaurants often have tables for walk-ins on weekdays, but book for weekend lunch.
Chinatown has several dim sum restaurants, but many of London's best are elsewhere, around Baker Street, Soho and Pimlico.
Har gow (prawn dumplings), siu mai, char siu bao (barbecue pork buns), cheung fun (rice rolls) and custard tarts are classic starting points.