If you’ve been to San Francisco, you’ll know that the city boasts some of the best Chinese food outside of China. If you haven’t discovered this hidden gem yet, then you’re in for a treat. Good Luck Dim Sum is an unassuming dim sum bakery on Clement Street that boasts some of the most delicious, authentic, and delightfully affordable dim sum in SF.
Opened in 1995, this tiny no-frills hole-in-the-wall establishment serves a variety of traditional dim sum, from succulent shrimp and chive dumplings and pork siu mai to sweet and sticky char siu bao and turnip cakes. The prices are so low that there’s no reason not to order a feast (and you’ll regret it if you don’t).
It’s important to note that Good Luck Dim Sum is cash only and doesn’t accept reservations. A favorite among Richmond locals, expect to queue if you arrive during busy hours but trust us, it’s worth the wait. You can eat in if there’s a table free or enjoy an al fresco dim sum picnic in the nearby Presidio park.
