City View Restaurant
The Verdict
"No more carts since the 2023 move. You order from a menu now and the food comes out hotter. Har gow and green onion pancake are the standouts. Friday and Saturday dinner runs 5 to 8:30 PM and is much quieter than weekend dim sum lunch."
What you need to know
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.
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What to get
Har gow, siu mai, cheung fun, salt and pepper squid, egg custard tarts