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Dim Sum House located in the heart of University City provides a wonderful selection of Cantonese and Shanghai dim sum as well as wonderful dishes from the Jiang Nan region of China. Join us for dim sum all day and night, as our kitchen stays open until 1AM. We also serve wonderful craft cocktails, wine, & beer until 2AM in our bar & lounge. Also come by for a quick game of pool, complimentary for our guests.

What is Dim Sum

Dim Sum literally means "touch the heart" in Chinese and is a dining tradition originating thousands of years ago in small tea houses lining heavily traveled roads. Focusing on small dishes meant for sharing, these small tea houses were meant to provide nourishment and sustenance for travel-weary guests, usually merchants and traders.

Cantonese Dim Sum is among the four pillars of Cantonese Cuisine. The mainstay tradition of tea houses serving small plates for sharing, carried thousands of years to present day where endless tea is served with a wonderful variation of sweet & savory small share plates. Ranging from delicate pastries, to light seafood dumplings to hearty, glutinous sticky rice, Cantonese dim sum is still enjoyed today by the millions.

The region of Jiang Nan (or South of the river) is comprised of mainly Shanghai, Canton, & ZheJiang cuisines. The South-Eastern coast of China prides itself in heavy seafood oriented dishes with a focus on the natural taste of ingredients. A nice balance of vegetarian dishes, light pork dishes, and even subtly sweet seafoods, Jiang Nan Cuisine ranks among some of the top cuisines in the world.

Among Shanghai cuisine, the most world renown dish is the Shanghai Pork Soup Dumpling. Thin, flour wraps of juicy pork broth served with sliced ginger vinaigrette, this delicacy is a crowd favorite in any country. Enjoy four different pork-filling based soup dumplings from original, crab & pork, extra spicy, and pan fried. Other favorites include the donut-like consistency of pumpkin tarts, curry chicken dumplings, and vegan friendly vegetable bao buns.

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Banquets, Events & Catering

Dim Sum House offers up to 5 different dining rooms all available for private events, business meetings, dinners, or cocktail receptions. We also offer off-site catering with cuisine specializing in both Dim Sum & Sichuan (Jane G's Restaurant). For event inquiries, please contact 484-300-1175 or email info@dimsum.house

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For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our ever changing internationally and seasonally inspired small plates.  We love food, lots of different food, just like you.

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Dim Sum House located in the heart of University City provides a wonderful selection of Cantonese and Shanghai dim sum as well as wonderful dishes from the Jiang Nan region of China. Join us for dim sum all day and night, as our kitchen stays open until 1AM. We also serve wonderful craft cocktails, wine, & beer until 2AM in our bar & lounge. Also come by for a quick game of pool, complimentary for our guests.

DIM SUM HOUSE

Join us for dim sum all day and night. Enjoy wonderful craft cocktails, wine, & beer until 2AM in our bar & lounge. Also come by for a quick game of pool, complimentary for our guests.

 

 

Email: info@dimsum.house

LOCATIONS

Dim Sum House Rittenhouse

 

1930 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19102

 

(215) 563-8800

 

Hours:

 

Mon .........................Closed

 

Tues-Thurs ..............12pm - 9pm

 

Fri-Sat .....................12pm - 10pm

 

Sun ..........................12pm - 9pm

 

 

 

 

Dim Sum House University City

 

3939 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19104

 

(215) 921 5377

 

Hours:

 

Mon ............................Closed

 

Tues-Thurs .................12pm - 9pm

 

Fri-Sat ........................12pm - 10pm

 

Sun .............................12pm - 9pm

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