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City View Restaurant in San Francisco Chinatown

A dim sum destination on Walter U. Lum Place. City View is a useful choice when the plan calls for a shared table and time to compare several small dishes.

At a glance

Address
33 Walter U. Lum Place, San Francisco
Focus
Dim sum
Consider it for
A planned dim sum lunch
Current hours & prices
Check the official restaurant website

Find the right address

City View’s own contact page lists 33 Walter U. Lum Place. Use that address when planning the visit, especially if you are following an older saved recommendation. The official website provides separate links for its menu, online ordering and contact information, making it straightforward to check the details before you leave.

An order with some contrast

At a dim sum meal, the number of dishes is only part of the decision. Think about texture, temperature and how the portions will divide across the table. Combine steamed items with something crisp or baked and leave room for a sweet finish. Ask about the filling if the English name does not make it clear; a photograph alone cannot tell you every ingredient.

A comfortable pace

Make this the anchor meal if sitting down is important to the day. Confirm current service times, then arrange bakery or walking stops around the meal rather than fitting lunch into a narrow gap. Larger groups should contact the restaurant about seating. Availability, ordering format and the menu can change, so do not assume a cart service or a particular dish from an old review.

Before you go

Confirm the current menu, opening times and any booking requirements directly with the business. This profile is researched from public sources, not a firsthand review. It does not confirm live availability or guarantee ingredient accommodations.

Sources & further readingCity View official websiteCity View contact and service information

Source check: 2026-09-28. Planning advice is editorial; menus and service details may change.