r/AtlantaFood • u/AirborneDJ • Aug 08 '26

General Discussion & ?s Dim sum with cart experience

Haven't had dim sum in AGES so three of us are going out for some tonight. We would like to do the authentic cart experience. We've read that Canton House and Royal China are good, but any other suggestions or things we need to be aware for a Saturday evening? TIA

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u/AirborneDJ Aug 08 '26

This is one of the reasons I was asking. While looking around, I got the feel from some comments that it's more of a lunch time thing. So let's say we still want the food but not necessarily the experience, are there good places for dinner? I've heard Dim Sum Heaven is good, but for dinner?

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u/Pocket_Monster Aug 08 '26

If you don't care about ambiance or cart experience I would suggest Best BBQ on Buford Hwy in the City Farmers Market shopping plaza. Order at the counter but food is great. I am here right now actually! Lol

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u/AirborneDJ Aug 08 '26

I think we're going to pivot and do dim sum when we can get the best experience, but thanks for the tips. Enjoy your meal!

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u/Pocket_Monster Aug 08 '26

The experience is definitely part of the fun but I would highly recommend Sunday morning to really get the full Experience of a crowded dining room waving down carts the hustle and bustle the noise and more. I found all of the places to be somewhat inconsistent but the ones that I gravitate to are Canton House and Happy Valley. I believe Oriental Pearl has just remodeled so their dining room is nicer but I haven't been in quite a while. Everybody seems to have their own favorites.

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u/Iwonatoasteroven Aug 08 '26

Canton House has opened a second location in Duluth that’s much nicer and it’s huge. I think that Oriental Pearl has new owners along with the remodel. It’s more expensive than in the past as well maybe because it’s nicer.