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Lunasia Chinese Cuisine

Dim Sum Restaurant and Chinese Restaurant$$$$

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7.5^/10

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"roe-crowned dumpling the size of a child’s fist"(3 Tips)
"foie gras dim sum"(3 Tips)
"Long waits on the weekends unless you're early or you're very lucky."(2 Tips)
"Long lines."(2 Tips)

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LA WeeklyMarch 27, 2015
At Lunasia the most iconic item is probably the jumbo shiu mai, a roe-crowned dumpling the size of a child’s fist, which requires two bites minimum. Read more
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Matt Ta-MinSeptember 19, 2018
Size of the dumplings and portions is proportional to the queues you get here I.e BIG. Quality is ok but not amazing. A decent Dim sum venue.
Katherine M.August 25, 2014
"Another dim sum off-the-menu Hong Kong style seafood restaurant. Innovative dim sum items include foie gras dim sum, about to become illegal as CA bans the sale of foie gras." -David Chang's Top 10 Read more
JenniferSeptember 2, 2014
The green beans with pork were the first thing to disappear from our (very full) table of food. More expensive than many dim sum places, but still convenient & good.
Robin ChenApril 22, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Pretty good dim sum. If you're local and just want dimsum as food, you can call and order carryout. Skips a lot of waiting.
Jordan HusneySeptember 6, 2019
Recently Lunasia switched to using Yelp to manage their waitlist. On the weekend, if you don't use the app to get in line, you might face a 2-3 hour wait
Connie ChiuJuly 30, 2017
Good spot for dim sum but the wait is already over 45mins at 10:30am. The food comes out abbot slow so we had to cancel a few cause we forgot we ordered them and were too full by the end.
Karen WongJune 29, 2015
It's good but DON'T ORDER the Crispy Shrimp Roll (no. 34) TOGETHER with the White Radish Rice Noodle (no. 42)... Crispy Shrimp Roll is inside the rice noodle!! Generous portions...
JTApril 20, 2016
Not your traditional cart dim sum. You order from the staff and more upscale - delicious
Gene ChuangApril 21, 2013
The dim sum here has improved significantly compared to when it opened a few years ago. I would say its up to par with Sea Harbour.
Eric ScottDecember 18, 2021
Most items are nearly double the usual size. The har gow are enormous, and the wrappers fall apart.
Oshi YoshiJuly 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Delicious vegetarian dim sum options!
MichaelFebruary 19, 2015
Excellent chinese food, and very popular, so expect a long wait time.
Maddie SJanuary 5, 2020
Well made dimsum variety
April GonzalesJune 28, 2013
Get there early! Tables fill up quick for the awesome Dim Sum.
MeiWah WongMarch 22, 2014
Love that the food is less greasy than other dim sum places.
La WangApril 9, 2013
Portions are twice as big as you're expecting so don't go crazy, I would start with 4/3 of a dish per person
OliveJuly 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the almond milk pastry!
Eric SDecember 29, 2012
Turnip cake with special spicy sauce is a must order!
Jason SchmidFebruary 15, 2014
Live jazz out front while you wait (Saturday)
Nicholas MatulichFebruary 1, 2020
LA times reccomends the Shumai
Roger MaMarch 10, 2015
Be prepared to wait 1.5-2 hours!!
Melani DeytoAugust 16, 2011
If you come on the weekend, send someone an hour ahead to get a number.
Jason SuDecember 7, 2010
No carts, just orders from a sheet. Good food, on the starchier side. Long waits on the weekends unless you're early or you're very lucky.
Michael LiuApril 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
You can call to make reservations here.
Bruce FongApril 16, 2014
Foie gras dumpling
Daniel HongOctober 10, 2010
On weekends, if you don't plan on waiting for an hour or more, get here before 10:30 am.
Jenny HuynhOctober 4, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Snow Buns is really yummy!
Dustin HuangJanuary 5, 2011
Don't forget to get egg tarts! Sooo GOOD!
Derek FanJuly 19, 2015
It used to be good here. Salty food. Bad taste. Long lines. Won't repeat.
Right Way to EatOctober 23, 2010
$25 min for each credit card
Jason SuJanuary 30, 2011
Came here at 2:30 and they said they were closed, even though the sign said they close at 3:00
Alan AroraSeptember 21, 2010
Beware they close early!
Pauline TomMay 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Bad service!!! Do not come here...the server walked away when I asked him for water. Rude!!!
Anna PoemJanuary 13, 2013
Shit service, nothing special.
Daise DaiDecember 24, 2012
虾饺is a must. Five shrimps in each.

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