Good Mong Kok Bakery

"Staring longingly at the case of hefty Cantonese dim sum (and then buying one of each) is the classic move at Good Mong Kok in Chinatown. You can get a couple of bags from this takeout-only institution for less than $10, and the portions are massive. They serve generously stuffed baked barbecue pork buns, squishy hot dog buns, and sesame balls that walk the line between perfectly soft and crisp. You’ll probably have to wait for them since a steady stream of people pack this place to grab an on-the-go breakfast or lunch." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

"You’ve made it to Good Mong Kok in Chinatown when you see the line down the street. The tiny, takeout-only dim sum spot is where we go to load up on siu mai, sesame balls, sticky rice, and char siu bao the size of a newborn baby’s head. The best part is that you can get all that for less than the $10 bill you just rescued from the back of your washing machine. Order everything in your line of sight and eat it all in the sun at nearby Portsmouth Square." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong

"While there’s no seating available, this order-at-the-counter joint serves up some of the city’s most popular dim sum. From the moment they open at 7 a.m. to the minute they close, there’s almost always a line (only two or three people can fit inside at a time) but not to worry, it moves quickly. While you’re waiting, be sure to peek at the menu so you’ll be ready when your turn comes — efficiency is key here — and get ready to enjoy plump, juicy pork siu mai, baked barbecue pork buns, and delicious shrimp dumplings all packed smartly in to-go boxes." - Lena Park, Eater Staff

"Good Mong Kok Bakery is known for its counter service dim sum offerings in San Francisco. It provides a more casual dim sum experience compared to upscale options like Yank Sing." - Tim Newcomb

"The orange awning outside of Good Mong Kok acts like a lighthouse beacon, signaling to the neighborhood that it’s a legendary dim sum destination. The sign is clearly working—people line up outside of this shoebox-sized Chinatown bakery daily for their generously stuffed char siu bao and pillowy pineapple buns. The big steamers by the window and the pastry cases are refilled constantly since items get snatched up fast. This spot is also takeout-only, so grab one of everything, and eat your treats on the sidewalk in record time." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway