Michelin-recognized Rosemead dim sum — the SGV's gold standard for Cantonese dim sum
Must-try: Truffle siu mai, Shrimp har gow, Egg white custard tarts
📍 3939 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770
The best top brunch spots with great food and atmosphere in San Gabriel Valley — curated from over 200 LA restaurants.
3 picksSan Gabriel Valley is one of LA's strongest brunch neighborhoods — the kind of place where Saturday morning starts with a wait and ends with a second cocktail. These 3 picks cover everything from full bottomless spreads to serious coffee and eggs-done-right spots. All come with TikTok previews so you can see the vibe before you commit to a 45-minute wait. Top picks: Sea Harbour, Lunasia Dim Sum House, Elite Restaurant.
The San Gabriel Valley is the definitive destination for Chinese food in Southern California — but the dining scene extends well beyond that into Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, and more.
Michelin-recognized Rosemead dim sum — the SGV's gold standard for Cantonese dim sum
Must-try: Truffle siu mai, Shrimp har gow, Egg white custard tarts
📍 3939 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770
Michelin-recognized Alhambra dim sum — cart service, fresh Cantonese classics, and huge portions
Must-try: Har gow, XO turnip cake, Soup dumplings
📍 500 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
Monterey Park's Cantonese dim sum house where rolling carts, har gow, and siu mai define the SGV dim sum experience
Must-try: Har gow (shrimp dumplings), Siu mai, Egg tarts
📍 700 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Sea Harbour is the one everyone keeps coming back to — consistently great food, a lively crowd, and a room that makes you feel like you're doing the weekend right.
Several spots on this list offer bottomless options — Lunasia Dim Sum House is a solid pick if that's what you're after. Check their current menu as offerings change seasonally.
Weekend brunch without a reservation is possible but expect a wait. Most of these spots take reservations — book a few days ahead for Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays are much easier to walk into.