15 Best Dim Sum Spots in Hamburg

Dim Sum Haus has been part of Hamburg’s Chinese dining scene for more than 60 years, at Kirchenallee 37 near the city centre. Its focus is classic dim sum alongside specialties such as Peking duck and crispy pork belly, with a menu that works equally well for lunch, dinner or a shared meal.

With its cosy, welcoming atmosphere, Bistro Kleinod suits an unhurried dinner on Schmilinskystraße as readily as a relaxed solo meal. The warm, attentive hosting is a defining part of the experience, giving this Hamburg bistro the feel of a neighbourhood dining room rather than a formal destination.

Witwenball Küche & Wein is a wine-led dinner restaurant on Weidenallee in Eimsbüttel, pairing innovative cooking with handcrafted wines and modern drinks. Its chic, sophisticated setting suits an evening built around several courses rather than a quick stop.

Madame Mai Hamburg presents a modern Asian fusion kitchen at Stahltwiete 19a in Altona, combining Asian dishes with European cooking technique. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner, with outdoor seating, takeaway and dine-in options making it flexible for both planned meals and more casual visits. Beer and cocktails add an evening dimension, while healthy choices broaden the menu.

Restaurant Damichi is a neighbourhood restaurant on Fuhlsbüttler Str. 397 in Hamburg-Nord, with a menu suited to relaxed local dining. Generous portions, friendly service and a welcoming approach to celebrations make it a practical choice for family meals or an informal evening nearby.

BATU Noodle Society 竹龟 brings an evening-focused Asian dining concept to Eimsbütteler Str. 1 in Altona. The setting pairs a considered interior with noodles, dumplings and cocktails, while outdoor seating adds another option when the weather suits. Dine in, take away or order for delivery.

Hoang Deli Restaurant brings a broad Asian menu to Heußweg 48 in Eimsbüttel, with lunch and dinner formats that suit both quick weekday meals and relaxed evening dining. Outdoor seating, takeaway and delivery add flexibility, while the menu includes healthy options alongside beer, cocktails and other drinks.

On Lange Reihe, Bodhi Vegan Living combines a fully vegan menu with a pleasant, fresh interior and an easy fit for lunch or dinner. The range runs from a lunch menu and shareable tapas to full-size mains, making it suitable for a swift solo meal as well as a more leisurely group table.

Restaurant Wong brings Chinese cuisine to Langenhorner Chaussee 131 with a full restaurant format that works for lunch, dinner and relaxed solo dining. The room combines indoor dining with outdoor seating, while beer, cocktails and coffee provide options for a longer meal or an evening gathering.

Cai Kitchen is a small, casual Chinese restaurant on Glashüttenstraße in Hamburg, specialising in vegan Sichuan-style cooking. Every option is vegan, while vegetarian and healthy choices, noodles and dumplings create a menu suited to both a quick solo meal and relaxed small-plate dining.

HALF THE SKY brings creative Chinese cuisine to Hamburg Altona at Platz d. Arbeiterinnen 1. The restaurant combines a contemporary setting with fresh-tasting, individually flavoured dishes and generous portions, making it well suited to shared meals. A particularly strong feature is the extensive vegetarian selection, useful for groups with different dietary needs.

Maiglückchen brings Asian fusion dining to Großer Grasbrook 9, combining Japanese sushi and Chinese dishes in a more polished setting. The menu works for lunch or dinner, with bao bun burgers and sushi among the standout directions. Outdoor seating, takeaway and delivery provide flexibility, while cocktails and beer support a longer evening occasion.

NI HAO has been serving Chinese cuisine in Hamburg Wandsbek since 1994, at Wandsbeker Zollstraße 25–29. The restaurant offers a broad sit-down format for lunch, dinner and late-night meals, with takeaway available when you prefer to eat elsewhere.

Restaurant Chen occupies a central address at Große Bäckerstraße 8, making it a convenient Chinese dining stop in Hamburg. The menu’s strongest signatures are roast duck with crisp skin and tender meat, plus fresh shrimp dumplings, while vegetable sides help turn the generous lunch portions into a complete meal.

In Wandsbek, Asia Qingdao offers a straightforward Asian quick-service format at Eckerkoppel 121. It suits both lunch and dinner, with dine-in service for a casual meal as well as takeaway and delivery when convenience matters.