Monterey Park: Dynamite Dim Sum
700 S Atlantic BlvdMonterey Park, CA 91754-3859
Phone: (626) 282-9998
About
Savvy Angelenos in search of dynamite dim sum bypass Chinatown and head 10 minutes east into the San Gabriel Valley, where the region’s top Chinese chefs ply their trade. At bustling Elite , you order off a menu rather than pointing to the steam cart. The cooking is top-notch, with flavors so vibrant they shimmer on your tongue.
Don’t miss the scallops in steamed rice noodles, almond-topped shrimp balls, and crystal shrimp har gao. Succulent, bulging pork shumai topped with bay scallops are a wonder. So are the glazed BBQ pork buns. Prices are jaw-droppingly low.