Dim Sum Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

1. Dim Sum Garden

8.1
1020 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 174 tips and reviews

Bob M.Bob Murken: Don't miss it. In addition to the soup dumplings, the noodles dishes are great too. They make the noodles there! Also: the staff are really friendly.

DK D.DK Davis: Excellent Xiao Long Bao (aka Shianghai Juicy Buns, Shianghi Soup Dumplings), Best scallion pancakes!

Chiara A.Chiara A.: Definitely a great place to have dumplings! They taste fresh and not too salty! Try the soup dumpling (the soup is inside!) and the pan fried pork juicy buns!

Sampan is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

2. Sampan

8.4
124 S 13th St (btw Sansom St & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 184 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin R: Loved the outdoor seating. Had the lobster ceviche, potstickers and pork bao were amazing. Highly recommend this place!

Sam T.Sam Troy: Happy hour is the way to go. Edamame dumplings are the best! Chicken bao bun is awesome too!

Halle W.Halle Wilf: Great food! Soup dumplings are a must. Dont get the short rib meatballs. Yuck

Bing Bing Dim Sum is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

3. Bing Bing Dim Sum

8.5
1648 E Passyunk Ave (Morris), Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 37 tips and reviews

Patrick W.Patrick W: Pork kimchi soup dumplings are a must. Just be sure to let them vent before diving in.

Jordan M.Jordan McKinney: So incredible! Can't wait to return! Best green beans I've had in my entire life! Pork bao was addictive. Bubbies fish plate was so fresh and tasty. Drinks are on point.

Emma M.Emma McTague: The soup dumplings are addictive, and they have a surprisingly delicious (and strong) margarita.

Terakawa Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

4. Terakawa Ramen

8.9
204 N 9th St (btwn Race & Spring St), Philadelphia, PA
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 99 tips and reviews

Kristie H.Kristie Howie: Great Ramen! The pork is the best with the best flavor and the buns are amazing.! The crispy pork buns so good and the staff is wonderful!

Hello B.Hello Bear: miso ramen + pork buns + shu mai tempura + hot green tea = amazing meal

☕Sarah🍴💡☕Sarah🍴💡: Get the spicy miso ramen aka Tan Tan and the pork buns.

Nom Wah Philadelphia is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

5. Nom Wah Philadelphia

8.6
218 N 13th St (Vine & Race), Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Center City East · 22 tips and reviews

Alexandria C.Alexandria Capone: A little pricer than Dim Sum Garden but the soup dumplings are incredible. Atmosphere more relaxing too. Love the decor and staff so pleasant.

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Great service, definitely get a ton of dumplings and don't miss the pork bun!

John F.John Facella: Everything excellent, but the Roast Pork Bun, Shrimp & Bacon Roll and Chow Fun with Beef stood out.

Nom Nom Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

6. Nom Nom Ramen

8.1
20 S 18th St (at Ludlow St), Philadelphia, PA
Noodle Restaurant · Center City West · 36 tips and reviews

Hugh W.Hugh Williams: Grab a window seat and watch Philly go by as you enjoy the pork buns and spicy miso

Amy V.Amy Von: Pork buns are amazing !! Had the pork cheek ramen special it was life changing. . Treat your self! Cash only folks and bring plenty kinda pricey!

Era S.Era Singh: Love this place! Get the pork buns and karai ramen special

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7. The Continental Mid-Town

8.4
1801 Chestnut St (at 18th St.), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 200 tips and reviews

Natalie Q.Natalie Quinn: The lobster mac n cheese and french onion soup dumplings are the best items on the menu. You must get them!

Bullfrog & BaumBullfrog & Baum: The restaurants cool vibe and interesting menu gives you a different, and still delicious experience. Their French Onion Soup Dumplings and the Lamb Flatbread are definitely among the menu favorites.

RCRC: It's a very fun atmosphere. See the bathrooms (hilarious). Lobster mac to die for. Try the French onion soup dumplings for something different.

ShangHai 1 is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

8. ShangHai 1

8.3
123 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA
Shanghai Restaurant · Chinatown · 7 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fenske: Soup dumplings are amazing!

Rob K.Rob K: Try the soup dumplings. I had the pork ones and the crab ones. Both were good but I preferred the pork.

Basanta K.Basanta Kharel: Pork soup dumplings

Tom’s Dim Sum is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

9. Tom’s Dim Sum

8.1
59 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA
Shanghai Restaurant · Chinatown · 14 tips and reviews

Nohra M.Nohra Murad: Crispy scallion pancakes, great soup dumplings! Spring rolls were average, steamed buns are worth getting. Friendly people, very good green tea, and inexpensive food.

Angelica W.Angelica W: Really great Shanghai soup dumplings / xiaolongbao

Allie a.Allie a: soup dumplings!!!!!!!

Dim Sum House is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

10. Dim Sum House

8.3
3939 Chestnut St Fl 2 (40th and Chestnut), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · University City · 3 tips and reviews

Dolores L.Dolores Loudermilk: I thought it was just ok. The soup dumplings were quite tasty, but everything else was a little boring.

GabrielleGabrielle: Tasty dumplings! Get the spicy wonton dumplings; soup dumplings are ok and spicy ones are better (not actually spicy!)

Timur R.Timur Rustamov: The most admirable thing was how fast they served the food. We tried dumplings and dry pot with beef. Everything was good, nothing extraordinary though. Good value for a moderate buck.

Double Knot is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

11. Double Knot

8.5
120 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 48 tips and reviews

NatalieNatalie: Great cafe for drinks and food. Edamame dumplings and pork Bao buns were amazing!

NatalieNatalie: Pork Bao buns were amazing!

Ashley K.Ashley Knight: Duck bao. Edamame dumplings. Shrimp tempura roll.

Doma Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

12. Doma Sushi

7.9
1822 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 32 tips and reviews

Alice K.Alice Kim: Korean tacos with spicy pork & fresh cucumber kimchi & steamed buns with braised pork belly make for killer pork-themed appetizer noshings

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: Mitch Prensky, chef of Supper, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Pork belly steamed bun.

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Doma's signature rolls make use of non-traditional ingredients, like mango and jalapeno, for a uniquely pleasurable dining experience. Our faves are the pachinko and triple spicy double tuna roll. Read more.

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13. José Pistola's

7.8
263 S 15th St (at Bach Pl), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · 97 tips and reviews

Joe C.Joe Czeiner: Carnitas Steam Buns !

Dave J.Dave Johnson: Get the carnitas pork buns and the queso dip

Amanda .Amanda 👾Horton Diaz: Ooooooo! Mezcal cocktails FTW. Also, what a killer brunch deal 😎

Sancho Pistola's is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

14. Sancho Pistola's

8.3
19 W Girard Ave (at Leopard St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 35 tips and reviews

Travis T.Travis Truman: Carnitas steam buns and the mezcal mule are outta sight.

Marco E.Marco Esquandolas: Carnitas steam buns

Megan 🐶Megan 🐶: Korean Rib is amazing. happy hour on weekends too!

Buddakan is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Buns in Philadelphia.

15. Buddakan

8.9
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 117 tips and reviews

Christina D.Christina Dahl: Shrimp bao rolls are a must try

🌴om Z.🌴om Z: Udon noodles, grilled lamb chop, Asian broccoli, dumplings, dip sum donuts.

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: A huge gold Buddha beams down as you live it up, modern Mandarin-style, in this dark dramatically lit palace. Contemporary Chinese dishes and the house Zen-gria keep the Asian spirit flying.