What to order at Dim Sum Garden

Must order
Xiao long bao by the basket; hand-pulled scallion-pancake noodles; the XL straw soup dumpling for the table.
Signature dishes
Xiao long bao, Hand-pulled noodles
Editor tip
Sit at the front window seats to watch the pleating. Cash works but cards land too.
CuisineShanghainese Dim Sum
Price$$
NeighborhoodChinatown
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Location

Address: 1024 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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