Tropical Chinese

The best dim sum west of the Palmetto can be found at Tropical Chinese, a family-run restaurant that has been serving the community for more than 30 years. Although it is bustling throughout of the day, the lunch rush is unmatched in terms of crowd size and options. At that time, servers round the dining area with pushcarts filled with dim sum, including everything from Chinese pastries to fried meals and steamer crates.

The doughy sesame balls are a must-have. Finding good Chinese food in this city isn't always simple, but if you follow the local Chinese-American families south, you'll find some at a run-down strip mall. Lunchtime means roving dim sum carts packed with fried foods, steamer crates, and even desserts—don't miss the doughy sesame balls. This is the case seven days a week.

Google Rating: 4.3/5.0
Address: 7991 SW 40th StMiami
Phone: 305-262-7576
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm; Fri 11:30am-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 10:30am-10pm
Website: www.tropicalchinesemiami.com