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What to order at The Parlor Dim Sum
- Must order
- Har gow, char siu bao and whatever Cantonese barbecue the kitchen is running.
- Signature dishes
- Har gow, Char siu bao
- Editor tip
- Small and popular; weekends get a wait. Dim sum is the whole point, order broadly.
CuisineCantonese
Price$$
Neighborhoodlawrenceville
HoursTue-Thu 17:00-22:00; Fri 17:00-24:00; Sat 11:00-15:00,17:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-19:00; closed Mon
Phone+14125864796
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Signature dishes: Har gow, Char siu bao
Must order: Har gow, char siu bao and whatever Cantonese barbecue the kitchen is running.
Tip: Small and popular; weekends get a wait. Dim sum is the whole point, order broadly.
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Address: 4401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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