Lunasia Dim Sum House — Review by RainaisCrazy
Pasadena, United States — Chinese Dim Sum
Raina visits Lunasia Dim Sum House in Pasadena to try their dim sum tower concept for $58 with friends. The spread features an impressive variety of expertly prepared dishes including jellyfish salad, dumplings, spare ribs, and tofu with mushroom, with each item receiving enthusiastic praise. The reviewer highlights the quality and freshness of the dim sum offerings throughout the meal.
What was great: Dim sum tower concept with assorted dumplings, jellyfish salad was crunchy and refreshing, plump chicken dumplings, pork dumplings with fatty taste, fresh shrimp, crispy dim sum cakes, juicy chicken siu mai, tender spare ribs with slight sweetness, soft tofu with mushroom
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The dim sum tower concept at Lunasia serves as the centerpiece of this dining experience, featuring a carefully curated assortment of various dim sum offerings for $58. The meal begins with a jellyfish salad that immediately impresses with its crunchy texture and light, refreshing flavor profile. The dumplings are notably plump and well-filled, particularly the chicken and vegetable varieties which showcase quality ingredients and careful preparation. The pork dumplings demonstrate excellent execution with a satisfying fatty taste that adds depth and richness.
The spread continues to impress with additional standout items including spare ribs that are tender and slightly sweet, suggesting careful tenderization techniques. The shrimp pieces are notably fresh and substantial in size. The tofu with mushroom dish surprises with its spongy, delicate texture that almost resembles scallops, with a steamed egg-like consistency that is incredibly soft. The chicken siu mai stands out for its remarkable juiciness. Crispy dim sum cakes round out the selection, with the reviewer noting they taste similar to homemade versions, suggesting authentic preparation methods.
The Experience
The dining experience is social and enjoyable, with Raina dining alongside league friends who were initially skeptical about her eating habits and feared she would order excessive quantities. The atmosphere appears casual and comfortable, conducive to group dining and conversation. The reviewer navigates the experience smoothly despite initial concerns from friends about content creation potentially making things awkward or expensive.
Value and Pricing
The $58 dim sum tower provides excellent value, offering an extensive variety of high-quality dim sum items that showcase both classic and specialty preparations. For a group dining experience with multiple people sampling various items, the pricing appears reasonable and justifiable.
Notable Moments
They thought I was going to order like 100 pieces of dumplings or something, but I'm like, no. We thought she was going to blow up the bill.
This is so good.
The Verdict
Lunasia Dim Sum House delivers an impressive dim sum dining experience that justifies its dim sum tower concept. The restaurant excels in both classic preparations and unique offerings, with consistent quality across all items. This establishment is ideal for groups looking for authentic, well-executed dim sum in a comfortable social setting.