City View Restaurant

What you need to know

City View moved from Commercial Street to 33 Walter U. Lum Place in 2023, just across from Portsmouth Square. The carts are gone. You order from a picture menu and the dishes come out from the kitchen.

Some regulars miss flagging down carts. Others prefer ordering exactly what they want and getting it hot. Either way, the dim sum is still good Chinatown dim sum.

What to Order

Har Gow ($9): Translucent shrimp dumplings.
Pork Siu Mai ($7.50): The standard, done right.
Scallop Siu Mai: A City View specialty.
Green Onion Pancake ($7.50): Crispy, scallion-heavy.
Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll ($9.50): Order early, before they sit.
Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf ($9): Unwrapped at the table.
Fried Crab Claws: Less common, worth ordering.

The Space

Larger and brighter than the old room. Neon green booths, modern lighting, comfortable seating. Mix of families, tourists, and regulars.

What to Know

Closed Mondays. Weekend lunch fills up. Get there by 10:30 AM Saturday or Sunday to skip the wait. Friday and Saturday dinner service runs 5 to 8:30 PM, which is unusual for Chinatown dim sum and a quieter alternative to weekend lunch.

Street parking is rough. Portsmouth Square Garage is right across the street with validation. Plan on $25 to $40 per person depending on order size.

📍 Location: This restaurant is in Chinatown. Explore the neighborhood →

What to get

Har gow, siu mai, cheung fun, salt and pepper squid, egg custard tarts