Welcome to Dimsum Village
Dimsum Village, nestled in the vibrant Maunakea Marketplace in Honolulu, is a charming food stall where authentic Cantonese dim sum comes to life. This simple yet inviting spot offers a variety of traditional dishes, from succulent Pork Hash to delightful Jook, all prepared with care. With a focus on excellent customer service, Dimsum Village provides a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors to indulge in flavorful bites. Though certain specialties like Taro Cake are available only on weekends, the quality and taste of their dim sum make each visit worthwhile. Join the delightful culinary journey that captures the essence of Cantonese street food!
- 1120 Maunakea St, Honolulu, HI 96817 Hotline: (808) 277-4838
Welcome to Dimsum Village!
Nestled within the bustling Maunakea Marketplace Food Court in Honolulu, Dimsum Village offers a delightful dive into the world of authentic Cantonese dim sum. With a simple yet inviting setup, this food stand captures the heart of traditional dim sum dining. The easy-to-read menu board and a display of freshly made dim sum await you, alongside a friendly kitchen staff ready to serve up delectable bites.
Location and Ambiance
- Address: 1120 Maunakea St, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Contact: (808) 277-4838
As you step into Dimsum Village, you'll find a no-fuss environment that emphasizes flavor and cultural authenticity. The shared seating gives it a casual, community-like vibe, perfect for enjoying meals with friends and family. The bustling atmosphere pairs well with the aroma of freshly steamed buns and savory dumplings wafting through the food court.
Culinary Highlights
- Pork Hash: This dish stands out with its flavor and hearty portion. Reviewers have consistently praised its satisfying taste, making it a must-try for any visitor.
- Jook: A delightful rice porridge, noted for its generous serving size. Many customers have remarked on its comforting flavor, making it a popular choice during cooler days.
- Deep-Fried Mochi Pork Balls: A recent fan favorite, these addictively crunchy morsels boast a unique texture that keeps diners returning for more.
- Fun Goh (Half Moon): Diners have praised the delightful mix of vegetables and pork, wrapped in a beautifully translucent dough that makes for a unique snack experience.
While some dishes like the taro and turnip cakes are a weekend specialty, the extensive selection of dim sum items ensures there's always something to satisfy your cravings. Even the surprise desserts, like glutinous rice dumplings, garner smiles from patrons willing to explore the menu.
Customer Experience
Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly service; the staff are known for their warmth and efficiency, making the dining experience smooth and enjoyable. Customers have noted quick preparation times, particularly for takeout, showcasing Dimsum Village's focus on convenience without compromising quality.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a seasoned dim sum enthusiast or a newcomer to the cuisine, Dimsum Village stands out as a culinary gem in Honolulu. With its focus on authentic flavors, a variety of offerings, and a friendly atmosphere, this food stall is more than just a pit stop—it's a dive into the rich tapestry of Cantonese culinary tradition. Plan your visit and prepare to savor a delicious array of dim sum and more!

Dimsum Village is a stall inside Maunakea Marketplace Food Court. The stall itself is simple with an easy to read menu board, dimsum on display in front and a kitchen in the back. I went there specifically to try their Taro Cake but unfortunately they only offer this item on the weekends. Since I was already there, I decided to order some dimsum and see if they had Turnip Cake. They also only offer Turnip Cake over the weekends so dimsum it is. Guess I wasn't super lucky this visit. I ended up ordering Pork Hash, Chinese Half Moon, Sticky Rice with Meat and Jook. Monica offered excellent customer service and got my order out quick. The kitchen was able to get my two orders of Jook out just as I was paying. They accept credit card which made the process efficient. The dimsum itself wasn't bad. Their Jook was pretty good and the portion was rather generous for the price. Definitely worth ordering again. Hope to find time to come back on the weekend to try both their Taro Cake and Turnip Cake. Glad I finally checked out Dimsum Village. 3.5 stars

Checked out what's going on in Maunakea Marketplace and found this vendor with dim sum and other simple Chinese food. Dimsum Village is a pretty simple setup to be honest. It basically is a vendor in the food hall and you order and eat at one of the shared tables. Has to be as authentic as it gets. They have a pretty good selection. Basically dim sum is the main thing to get. It's got a lot of traditional items. These are already made and you can just order a few to eat here or for takeout. A lot are made with meat but there's some that aren't. The food hall can have a bad smell like fish but it's not always like this. Also there's some outdoor seating in the courtyard. This allows groups to order from different vendors and eat together in one place. Good place to get authentic dim sum and other Chinese. It's located in the Maunakea Marketplace food hall. They're only open in the mornings and afternoons so if wanting to get something for later you can get takeout.

Originally I was going to Mei Sum Chinese BBQ. It was closed, so looked around the food court. Dimsun Village caught my eyes. Since this was my first time there, I ordered a variety of dim sum. The list included Pork bao, shrimp dumplings, shu mai and half moon. The food was on par for dim sum. The service friendly. Enjoy

The food really good for the most part. Pork hash and shrimp dumplings were the highlights. Bbq pork buns were good. The soup dumplings were a disappointment..

Located in Kekaulike Mall's food court area, the dim sum is very reasonably priced and pretty tasty. They have been pretty consistent except for recently their shrimp dumpling had a slight "Clorox" aftertaste, guessing because they didn't rinse their stuff enough after cleaning. Yeech! One the few place I know of that sells the fried bread for jook. They also sell jook, although it's not posted. While I was waiting for my recent order, several older customers were ordering the jook. Hopefully the Clorox thing was a rare exception.

Nicely done, nicely done Dim Sum Village. A nice grab and go place specifically for takeout. Reminded me of some of my favorite places in the Richmond District in San Francisco. Cash only, like a lot of Chinatown. If you don't know the Chinese language you can just point and the nice counter persons are happy and pleasant. Located inside the Maunakea Marketplace Foodcourt. Easy to find. Located just two stalls away from the popular cornerspot Mei Mei (Chinese) BBQ and surrounded by Filipino takeout counters. Do expect to be bumping hips with all of the Filipino and Chinese aunties and uncles as this space is popular. Kinda like those popular hawker stands in Singapore. Today was a small sampling to go for later consumption as had just finished a satisfying lunch with friends up the street. - Fun goh, one order 3 pieces, aka half moon or pepiao. Favorite of the day. Wrap or "pi" was nice and translucent. Liked that it was mostly vegetables with just a little pork including wood ear and water chestnuts. These dumplings also had a surprising yet familiar taste not usually found in fun goh. Tasted like the dried preserved black olives more commonly used in other dishes such as taro cake or (I use it in) Chinese stir fried mochi rice. Liked this rendition a lot. - Har gow aka crystal shrimp dumpling, one order 3 pieces. Also so good! Surprisingly even better than from the dim sum restaurant we had just eaten at. - Harm Sui gok, deep fried mochi with pork; bought individual piece. Thicker skin yet tasty filling. - Then saw an unfamiliar yet interesting green colored glutinous rice flour coin sized dumpling. The nice man explained to me it it was unfilled and made out of leaves. And even though it was packed in a container of about 6 pieces, they were kind enough to sell me just one piece for 50c. It was a pleasant and different snack and I would get it again. Think I have found my new takeout dim sum place which I plan to visit often as I deliver to the West side of the island (not anything comparable there). Thanks to all the yeeps who have gone before putting Dim Sum Village on the map for me!

This place isn't much to look at but their food is yummy. Back again for the 3rd time in 2 weeks. These pork Mochi balls are soo addicting. It's pork and filling inside of a jin dui type mochi ball minus the sesame seeds. These are a must try. I will be a repeat customer for this item. Pork mushroom bao, I think it was a special for the day. Steamed bun was soo soft and the perfect amount of sweetness. Solid meatball made of pork and visible pieces of mushroom. Jung here is a little smaller and average taste. I tried Chinese donut here the last visit and that was good. Nice and chewy texture but this was my first time trying it so I have nothing to compare it too.

Visited yesterday when the dim sum urge hit. My fav Golden Palace is a goner for take out, so had to venture out to replace it. This place is very good. The siu mai were tasty, although the bottoms of each came off when they were peeled off the cooking pad. That's ok, slightly less carbs. The har gau was also very tasty but slightly over steamed. Still worth it. Highlight was the Pepeiao. Definitely not Char Hung Sut style, they had pork, wood ear, and much more inside. Delightful. Also enjoyed the deep fried mochi pork footballs. Perfectly fried, slightly crunchy and soft mochi inside. Best part, cheapest place I've found since GP closed.