"It's always a good time for dim sum, and no one does it better than Lunasia Dim Sum House, where dumplings defy the traditional breakfast or brunch time frame and get served from morning to night. Don't expect to see silver carts pushed between tables here; traditional dim sum like har gow, shu mai, bao, and chicken feet get made to order and brought straight to the table."
"While dishes can lean on the expensive side (the menu includes modern takes with luxury ingredients like black truffle and gold leaf), portions are generous. Like all dim sum, Lunasia is best enjoyed with a group so you can try a vast array of dishes. Unsurprisingly, traditional dumplings shine at Lunasia, so make sure to order a round of the massive pork shu mai, one of the restaurant's most-loved dishes."
"The mini chain has spots in Alhambra, Pasadena, Torrance, and Cerritos, each with its own unique atmosphere, but the quality of the dumplings, noodles, and buns remains consistent. What the Pasadena location on Colorado Boulevard lacks in parking, it makes up for in two stories' worth of seating; it's usually easy to snag a table after brunch hours. Pasadena's Lunasia is also next door to Badash Bakes, home of the matcha cinnamon roll. Grab a strawberry banana matcha latte and a toffee chocolate chip cookie to go or to eat while you wait."
Lunasia Dim Sum House offers made-to-order dim sum from morning to night without the classic silver carts, focusing on classics like har gow, shu mai, bao, and chicken feet. Menu items include modern variations with luxury ingredients such as black truffle and gold leaf, and portions are typically generous. Standout dishes include a massive pork shu mai and deep-fried crispy shrimp rolls with a light, crackly texture. Vegetable options like pan-fried broccoli with garlic provide a crispy counterpoint, and house-special cucumbers are recommended. Multiple locations in Alhambra, Pasadena, Torrance, and Cerritos maintain consistent quality and tea is served in heavy iron kettles; brunch lines can reach one hour.
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