Dim Sum Garden in Chinatown is affordable and BYOB, which makes it a great spot to start a night or anytime you want some soup dumplings.

Dim Sum House in University City serves food until 1am every night, which is about as late as you can get a sit-down meal in Philly.

Tom’s Dim Sum in Chinatown is the best alternative when there’s a long wait at Dim Sum Garden.