"What Ocean Bo lacks in rolling dim sum carts and velvet-draped dining rooms, it makes up for in consistent dishes at reasonable prices. For almost two decades now, this family-run spot has been a gathering place for special occasions and holiday brunches complete with steamer baskets that brim with dumplings. You can order the dim sum to-go, like at a doughnut counter, or pull up a chair in the dining room. Either way, this yum cha can compete with any other dim sum destination in the San Gabriel Valley."
"Shu mai is a given - they're freshly steamed with pork, shrimp, and mushrooms. The shrimp seaweed roll - a shrimp cake wrapped in seaweed, dipped in batter, and fried - is a dish that isn't often found at other dim sum restaurants. It's an ideal briny, salty, and crunchy bite, so be sure to add it to your order."
"It's best to visit Ocean Bo with a crew of four or more so you can snag one of the center tables with a lazy Susan - and also so you can order more. Dim sum is all about variety, so loading up the lazy Susan and bouncing between sweet and savory bites completes the experience. After 4 p.m., dim sum items left over from the morning rush are half off - so stock up on char siu baos and egg tarts. (They freeze really well.)"
Ocean Bo is a family-run dim sum spot in the San Gabriel Valley known for consistent dishes and reasonable prices. It has operated for almost two decades and serves steamer baskets filled with dumplings for special occasions and holiday brunches. Diners can choose to take dim sum to-go like at a doughnut counter or sit in the dining room. Signature items include freshly steamed shu mai with pork, shrimp, and mushrooms; a rare shrimp seaweed roll; baked pineapple buns with a sugar crust and custard center; and char siu sou with barbecue pork in flaky sesame pastry. Large groups can use lazy Susans and leftover morning items are half off after 4 p.m.
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