JING Cantonese Seafood & Dim Sum
JING (南景酒楼) is a new Cantonese dim sum and seafood hall on Garfield Ave near Valley Blvd, open since a soft opening in October 2026 in the big banquet space that was World Seafood, and before that Shi Hai and Blue Ocean. The dim sum tastes handmade and lightly seasoned, with plump har gow, meaty chicken feet, and shrimp and chive dumplings that stay soft even after sitting. The soy sauce noodles with yellow chives and bean sprouts are the standout. Prices run a little above other SGV dim sum halls, and the quality backs it up.
Start withShrimp Dumpling (Har Gow)See what to order →Go here if
- →You want dim sum that tastes made in-house, not pulled from a freezer
- →You like lighter, less salty Cantonese cooking where the shrimp and pork do the talking
- →You want a quick weekday dim sum lunch without a line
Skip it if
- —You only do dim sum with carts
- —You are hunting for the cheapest dim sum in SGV
- —You do not like truffle, since the har gow carries a noticeable hit of it
What to order at JING Cantonese Seafood & Dim Sum
Don't overthink it.
Photo: Eat in SGVShrimp Dumpling (Har Gow)
Start with thisFull to the edges with bouncy shrimp, in a soft, slightly sticky wrapper. There is a hit of truffle oil as soon as you bite in, which is a bonus if you like truffle and a heads-up if you do not. A touch of ginger would round it out.
Photo: Eat in SGVStir-Fried Noodle w. Soy Sauce & Bean Sprouts
Real wok hei, with every noodle coated and smoky. Yellow chives add a sharper, fresher flavor than green ones would, and the bean sprouts keep it crunchy. One of the few dishes here that needs nothing added. It is one of the pricier plates, but it is big.
Photo: Eat in SGVSteamed Chicken Feet in Brown Sauce
Plump and meaty, tender without falling apart. The sauce coats the feet instead of drowning them, and it is not too salty.
Photo: Eat in SGVShrimp Dumpling w. Chives
Very chive-forward, with lots of shrimp and chive filling. The clear skin is thicker and chewier than the har gow, and it stays soft even after sitting a few minutes. Lightly seasoned, so a little chili sauce helps if you like heat.
Photo: Eat in SGVSpare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce
Lighter in color and less salty than the dark versions at a lot of places. Bone-in, with some fatty pieces and plenty of soft cartilage for those who love it. The black beans give little bursts of salty umami.
Photo: Eat in SGVPork & Shrimp Dumpling w. Truffle Sauce
A siu mai topped with black bean and dried shrimp. The truffle is faint here, much lighter than in the har gow. The pork is silky rather than chunky, which makes it an easy add even if the har gow is the better shrimp dumpling.
Photo: Eat in SGVSteamed Rice Noodle w. Minced Beef & Chinese Parsley
Served scrunched rather than neatly rolled, with silky minced beef and a hint of cilantro in each bite. The noodle is on the chewy, almost mochi-like side, and the beef sticks to it, so it moves from plate to plate in one piece.
Photo: Eat in SGVMilk & Egg White Custard Tart
Made with egg whites only, so the custard is white and very jiggly. The crust is soft, flaky, and crumbly rather than firm, and it is heavy on the butter. Barely sweet, about a three and a half out of ten, and still warm well after it lands.
Photo: Eat in SGVMilk Custard Bun
Soft white buns with a light, crackly white crust on top, filled with a creamy, milky custard. Not too sweet, like most of the desserts here, and still warm when they land. One for custard bun lovers.
What we'd do at JING Cantonese Seafood & Dim Sum
"On a first visit, mark the Shrimp Dumpling (har gow) and the Stir-Fried Noodle w. Soy Sauce & Bean Sprouts. The har gow is the best of the classics here, and the noodles are big enough to share across the table. Add the chicken feet and the shrimp and chive dumplings, then finish with the egg white custard tart while it is still warm. Check your order sheet against what lands on the table, and ask for anything missing early. It is a strong pick for a weekday family lunch, and worth it if you care more about quality than about price."
Eat in SGV team
The basics
- Address
- 1412 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
- Price
- $$ · $20–40
- Cuisine
- Cantonese
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