

& Sun., 8 a.m. through 3 p.m.ĭim sum is offered both on the weekends and as a “happy hour” from 2:30-4 p.m. all day and the dim sum carts are offered Sat. Enjoy the aromas swirling from the high-piled bamboo baskets that hold Hong Kong-style dim sum choices like slurpable congee, spongy sesame balls and an assortment of dumplings. If you come empty handed there are plenty of opportunities to grab little snacks and toys in the surrounding shops, like Giftland and Woks ‘n’ Things.

on weekends!) and pack your bag with toys and other distractions. This Chinatown fave has been going strong for 17 years - maybe it was even on your must list before the kiddos were born! It gets packed, so be prepared to arrive on the early side (they open on 8 a.m. Afterwards drop by Millennium Park, located just across the street.

You’ll also be exposed to some Filipino influences in the bites, reflecting chef Rodelio Aglibot’s roots. Kids can choose whatever they desire from carts that roll around like Thomas the Train. Pull up to a large round table (big groups do well here) for dishes like sweet potato fries with salted egg and explode-in-your-mouth xiao long bao (pork soup dumplings). Yum Cha roughly translates to “going to tea,” so if your kids are willing, encourage them to order a little teapot with their meal. One of the only downtown dim sum places outside of Chinatown, this is a swanky, bar/restaurant, so ask to be seated on the restaurant side where kids are most welcome.
