“ The place is clean and service is fast. Food-wise? dumplings are good... like the chicken siu mai, pork and shrimp siu mai, chicken feet, deep fried shrimp dumplings, chow fried rice but the chicken curry. ”

“ If you're looking to get your Dim Sum fix without the hustle & bustle of carts, Sam Woo Cafe is the perfect quick cafe to get yo craving on. The portions are perfect & tastes more fresh than most dim sums I've tried. The Shrimp noodle, Shumais, & dumplings were juicy & delicious.... Legit Dim sum fairly-priced IMO. The wait isn't as long as you'd wait at a regular Dim Sum restaurant so that was nice. And the ambiance was modern, clean with a nice touch of culture ... even the bathrooms were clean! Next time I'm craving Dim Sum and do t want all the cart fuss, I know to come here now. ”

“ Dinner after mass! The restaurant was busy but we got lucky landing a table. We ordered garlic snow peas, pork siumai, scallop and shrimp siumai, and spicy wonton. Food was good. Service was great for a busy night. ”

“ I miss the days when Sam Woo had a chokehold on every Asian plaza in Southern California. Now I'll settle for any type of Sam Woo situation. I've been to Sam Woo Cafe several times for dim sum and each time is just as good as the previous. They serve dim sum all day so that keeps things nice and fresh. Everything I've ordered has been pretty solid and they do really good versions of my favorites. The pork and shrimp shiu mai ($7.25 for 5 pcs) is nice and plump with plenty of mushroomy flavor. I also love, love, love the fried golden shrimp balls ($7.25). They're round shrimp balls deep fried in a light batter. They are crispy and delightful. I'll definitely be back to try their dinner menu which includes Hong Kong cult favorites. ”

“ We went to the restaurant yesterday and saw there was a cafe one that had dim sum all day. So of course had to come back. We had to do take out again. After trying the different dim sum items, this is definitely better than some dim sum places other than ones in SGV or LA Chinatown. Will definitely do the drive again to get good dim sum ”

“ My family and I have declared Sam Woo Cafe as our new go-to for dim sum when we visit the OC area! It's a very authentic dim sum restaurant that is often VERY packed with a waitlist that never stops growing. You absolutely could be waiting here for over an hour. But...it's totally worth it! They have hardworking and efficient service, lots of tables, and amazing food! We love their Chinese broccoli, siu mai, steamed rice rolls, har gow, and vegetable dumplings. Moreover, you can wash it all down with herbal, refreshing hot tea. Note that, like many of these places, it's best to come with friends, family, a large group at least to share! ”

“ I was so wowed by this place! The waitlist is constantly updated and monitored by the older gentleman in the front. Service is fast and they're running around getting orders out as it's really busy. I had few items like the baked pork buns, chicken shumai, rice noodle and beef, chow mien, and the wontons in chili. There were some items I had never tried before but I would get them again. Some were not my cup of tea nevertheless I wanted to try it. For dumplings and other entrees I would definitely recommend but there is a wait. Additionally, the Thai tea was so darn good. I would come back just to get that to be honest. It was loud but busy with people eating and talking. It felt very traditional Chinese style set up. Bigger parties would get the large round tables but those are limited. Luckily we were only 3 and they have child high chairs. ”

“ This is a solid spot for dim sum. A pro tip: if you're planning to visit on weekends, arrive before 10 am as the crowd starts to build up after that. In terms of food, I would rate this place a solid 10. However, like many Asian restaurants, the service can be hit or miss. I visited with a large group recently, and since we arrived early, the service was prompt. However, as the place got busier, the waitstaff became a bit overwhelmed. Some of our orders never arrived, and despite flagging down a staff member, we kept being told it would be ready in six more minutes. Eventually, we decided to just ask for the check. There seemed to be a bit of a language barrier, which was manageable, but I didn't appreciate the attitude from one of the waiters. That said, I would return for the food. Everything we had was very good, and I agree with many fellow Yelpers that their chicken feet are excellent. I'm very happy to have found a good dim sum place closer to home for weekend visits. ”

“ 5 stars for the BEST dim sum chicken feet anywhere including San Gabriel Valley. 4 stars everything else -- har gow, tea, portugese egg custard, bbq pork pastry, shanghai soup dumpling (lots of broth!). Only 3 stars for slow service (seriously short staffed here). Unlike Lunasia down the street, this place has zero ambiance, but I think the dim sum is better and cheaper. A nice new addition to the crowded Cerritos foodie scene. ”