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Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Calgary

January 30, 2026

By Cody Battershill

Calgary's Best Dim Sum Chinese Breakfast

It doesn’t get any better than a Chinese breakfast. That’s what dim sum is, folks, and with Canada’s large Chinese population, the delicious cuisine has taken many cities across our nation by storm. But where can you find the best dim sum in Calgary?

If you’re an experienced dim sum go-er, you probably know about some staple dim sum restaurants like Silver Dragon or T.POT, for example, two establishments that have been serving the local community for decades. Below, we take a look at the rest of the best dim sum restaurants in Calgary. While most of these restaurants have ample seating, they can get quite busy during peak hours on weekends and holidays, so plan accordingly!

#1 – Silver Dragon

Address – 106 3rd Avenue SE
Phone – 403-264-5326

In the heart of Chinatown is Silver Dragon, a legendary restaurant serving some of the best dim sum and traditional Chinese food since 1966! Its longevity in the highly competitive restaurant scene is no doubt a testament to its quality, with the most delicious dim sum on trolleys, à la carte style, where you can pick and choose as they pass by, or order directly from the menu.

We highly recommend getting to Silver Dragon early on weekends or after the lunch rush, as the restaurant is typically packed right through until 2:00pm. Also, if you’re out in the mountains, make sure to stop in at their Banff location at 109 Spray Avenue!

#2 – Golden Jade Palace

Address – #610, 1110 Panatella Blvd NW
Phone – 403-730-1888

Located in the heart of Panorama Hills, Golden Jade Palace brings the full Chinatown-style dim sum and banquet experience to northwest Calgary residents, making it a go-to destination for families and large celebrations. The space is bright, modern, and impressively spacious, with round banquet tables and elegant décor, making it ideal for wedding receptions, milestone birthdays, and large family gatherings. Its food, including Chinese breakfast, is known for its freshness and quality.

On weekends and holidays, expect Golden Jade Palace to be busy with multi-generational families and large parties, so reservations are highly recommended. For those living in the northwest who do not want to drive down to Chinatown for quality dim sum, Golden Jade Palace is a convenient and worthy destination.

#3 – Marco’s Kitchen

Address – 222 16th Avenue NE
Phone – 403-457-6622

Tucked away along 16th Avenue NW in the Tuxedo Park community, Marco’s Kitchen is an unsuspecting top dim sum restaurant in Calgary, bringing an authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum experience to the central-north inner city. Compared to many other Chinese restaurants in the area, Marco’s Kitchen also has some of the most competitively priced food in the city – without compromising on quality.

Parking at Marco’s front is limited; thankfully, underground parking serves the strip mall complex, providing visitors with covered stalls while they go above ground to enjoy their steamy meals. We highly recommend this restaurant for dim sum as well as traditional Chinese lunch and dinner!

#4 – T.Pot China Bistro

Address – 9650 Harvest Hills Blvd N
Phone – 403-532-3982

Ever since T.Pot China Bistro made its debut near the northwest T&T Supermarket, it has been an instant hit with dim sum fanatics all over the north end of the city. Part of the Taste of Asia group of restaurants, T.Pot is a sister to many recognizable brands across the city including Sun’s BBQ, Misai Japa Café, and Pebble Street.

Inside T.Pot you’ll find impressive contemporary design with large crystal chandeliers hanging over the tables and beaded curtains separating tables and booths of all sizes. We really love the char siu bao (BBQ pork buns) and har gau (shrimp dumpling) – both are highly recommended to try on your next dim sum outing! As usual, make sure to arrive during non-peak hours or on weekdays to avoid waiting for a table.

#5 – Regency Palace

Address – 328 Centre Street South
Phone – 403-777-2288

Located in Dragon City Mall in the heart of Chinatown, Regency Palace is widely recognized as one of the largest Chinese dim sum restaurants in Calgary! Seafood is the restaurant’s claim to fame. They serve some of the best fresh shrimp dumplings, scallop dumplings and shrimp rice rolls for dim sum, to name a few of our favourites.

They also have a yummy variety of desserts – egg tarts, coconut jelly and almond jelly with fruit cocktail. Dim sum at Regency Palace is also self-serve à la carte style, so you’ll get to choose a variety of delicious breakfast entrees as the servers bring the carts around.

#6 – Central Grand

Address – 295-1623 Centre Street North
Phone – 403-277-8883

Central Grand is another one of the best dim sum restaurants in Calgary, situated in Crescent Heights’ Central Landmark building, a Chinese shopping centre known for its authentic Asian goods. Stop by other retailers for baked goods, herbs, or toys on your way out of the indoor mall complex.

Central Grand also caters to those looking for the push-cart style dim sum. The restaurant gets the crown for the best char siu bao. The combination of savoury BBQ pork and soft and slightly sweet pillowy dough is made to perfection. We also love their creamy lobster chow mein with crunchy noodles, a must-try even for breakfast!

#7 – Great Taste Chinese Cuisine

Address – Multiple Locations
Phone – 403-265-9880

Great Taste Chinese Restaurant is a long-time favourite for those who want classic Cantonese dishes in a casual Hong Kong-style setting. With two locations, one in the heart of Chinatown on 2nd Avenue SW and the other in the Huntington Hills community, it is an ideal place to stop in for Chinese breakfast before or after a stroll along the Bow River pathways or at the nearby Prince’s Island Park or St. Patrick’s Island.

Both restaurants are excellent; the one further north in Hunterhorn Plaza offers better parking accessibility, while the one in Chinatown is slightly higher-rated on Google. Overall, we love these dim sum restaurants, as they serve up delicious, authentic cuisines that will leave you smiling.

#8 – Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant

Address – 5010 Centre Street N
Phone – 403-455-2777

Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant is a long-standing favourite in the northeast Calgary community of Thorncliffe, known for its classic Cantonese and Hong Kong–style menu that hits all the comfort-food notes. Tucked just off Deerfoot Trail, it is a convenient go-to for locals who want reliably tasty Chinese dishes without heading downtown. The interior is casual and family-friendly, with round tables and shareable portions that make it easy to order a spread of dishes for the whole group.

We love the char siu bao, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves, salt-and-pepper squid, steamed scallops with black truffle, pork shao mai, and the steamed BBQ pork buns. Golden Sands dim sum menu isn’t as extensive as other restaurants on this list, but the food is top-quality and delicious.

#9 – Bill’s Peking House

Address – #335-16061 Macleod Trail SE
Phone – 403-278-3338

Bill’s Peking House is a popular south Calgary spot offering a mix of Cantonese favourites and northern Chinese dishes, making it a standout for both dim sum and classic Peking-style fare. Located in the Shawnnessy Shopping Centre, it has a comfortable dining room and delicious dim sum food to boot. The menu is extensive, with Chinese breakfast staples alongside specialty dishes like Peking duck and sizzling plates.

Portions at Bill’s Peking House are family-style, offering great value for your dollar. Locals also appreciate the consistently friendly service and the fact that this is one of the go-to Chinese restaurants in deep southeast Calgary, saving them a trip across the city for quality Chinese food and dim sum–style dishes.

#10 – Rockies & River Restaurant 山河聚

Address – 8060 Silver Springs Blvd NW
Phone – 403-453-8060

Rockies & River Restaurant brings a full dim sum experience to the heart of the NW Calgary Silver Springs neighbourhood, giving northwest Calgary residents a convenient alternative to driving into Chinatown for Chinese breakfast. The atmosphere is modern, casual and family-friendly, with many guests treating it as their neighbourhood go-to for weekend dim sum gatherings. It has all the staples—shrimp dumplings, siu mai, steamed buns, rice rolls—alongside a solid selection of Cantonese and Sichuan dishes, so it is easy to mix and match dim sum with shared plates for the table.

Rockies & River has quickly become a popular meeting spot for families and friends in the NW, especially at brunch and lunchtime when the dim sum menu is in full swing. For those living in Silver Springs and nearby communities, Rockies & River is an easy, reliable choice when you are craving a classic dim sum outing close to home.