Yoom, the Dim Sum temple in Paris

This beautiful establishment, which has several locations in Paris, is a real favorite for my favorite photographer and myself. I obviously remembered eating dim sum in a few gloomy Asian restaurants, and I have to admit it didn’t leave a lasting impression… But that was before discovering Yoom and its succulent (I choose my words carefully) dim sum. To provide a quick recap, dim sum are small Asian delicacies, a kind of bite-sized treat; they can be savory or sweet, steamed, wok-fried, poached, or roasted. At Yoom, they are of course all entirely homemade using fresh ingredients and, most importantly, folded by hand according to the traditional Chinese method.

It’s important to mention all of this, as it helps explain and justify the price, which is inevitably much higher than in a restaurant serving frozen dim sum… Here, everything is fresh, refined, and the restaurant offers an extremely varied range of flavors and textures. To top off this culinary pleasure, the decor of the place is very well thought out—both retro and modern—and it, too, takes us on a little journey to Asia.

In the Asian tradition, the idea here is to order several types of dim sum (about 4 types per person, I’d say) which are placed in the center of the table to be shared by everyone. I like this way of eating; it’s convivial and also allows you to taste more different things. Moreover, the establishment also offers set menus (€21 or €26) which allow you to sample the house specialties.

Interior of the Yoom restaurant with set tables, wooden chairs, and red pendant lights.

Wooden tables and chairs in the interior of the Yoom Dim Sum restaurant.

Woman pouring tea from a cast-iron teapot at Yoom Dim Sum.

Yoom plate with a vintage black and white portrait framed in red.

Red bamboo and light wood lantern-style pendant light at Yoom Paris.

A table at Yoom filled with Dim Sum dishes, teapots, and sauces.

Yoom Dim Sum Right Bank

This is the first location of this brand we tested. It is ideally situated on the very gourmet Rue des Martyrs in the 9th arrondissement.

Must-try:

Steamed Charolais beef dim sum smoked with beechwood (€6.30 for 2 pieces), Thai-spiced Charolais beef dim sum (€6.30 for 2 pieces), grilled lemongrass chicken dim sum (€5.90 for 2 pieces), “Lion’s Head” steamed green curry chicken dim sum (€6.50 for 3 pieces)… In short, actually everything is good…
Steamed “baozi” buns with sautéed vegetables (€6.20 for 2 pieces), they are simply amazing, a must-try!
As a side dish, I recommend you try the crunchy salad with peanut sauce (€4.50) and the spicy noodles with peanut sauce (€5.50).
Don’t miss the desserts, which are also succulent. You can try the Tang Yuan (3 pieces – €6.20), glutinous rice balls with black sesame, or the chocolate and praline dim sum (€7.20).

I also advise you to have some tea (between €4.50 and €5 per teapot) to accompany your dim sum, since these little bites were originally invented precisely to accompany this ancient beverage…

Translucent steamed shrimp dim sum in a Yoom basket.

Tasting dim sum with chopsticks at Yoom Paris.

Yellow dim sum drizzled with sweet and sour sauce and garnished with chives.

Two dim sum in soy sauce broth with chopped green onions.

Yoom dim sum served with hot sauce, green onions, and chopped garlic.

Cup decorated with blue and orange patterns, close-up.

Two golden steamed Yoom ravioli on a bamboo platter.

Creamy coleslaw with carrots and chives in a Yoom bowl.

Two translucent Dim Sum ravioli in a bamboo Yoom steamer basket.

Yoom Dim Sum desserts: coconut milk rice and red bean paste balls.

Yoom chocolate Dim Sum dessert with a mint leaf and spoon.

Yoom dessert white bowl coconut milk toasted vermicelli black teapot.

Facade of the Yoom Dim Sum restaurant in Paris with customers on the terrace.

Yoom Dim Sum Left Bank

We discovered this other location nestled in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (you can also find my other good food addresses in Saint-Germain-des-Prés by following this link) in 2024, and it was an opportunity for us to re-taste the excellent dim sum of the brand. We notably tested the Tigre lunch menu, which offers a great assortment for only €16: assortment of steamed dim sum (shrimp, chicken, vegetables, beef) + juicy shrimp dim sum or juicy chicken dim sum (2 pieces) + crunchy salad, Thai peanut sauce + sides of your choice: steamed rice with vegetables or Thai red curry soup.

Yoom dim sum served in a spicy sauce, garnished with chives and coriander.

Person's hand eating a dim sum with chopsticks at the Yoom restaurant in Paris.

Two pan-seared Dim Sum garnished with chives and accompanied by carrots and red cabbage.

Two yellow Yoom steamed buns served on a bed of cabbage and coriander.

Interior of the Yoom Dim Sum restaurant in Paris with counter and staircase.

Cabbage and coriander salad, lime wedge, Yoom Dim Sum Paris.

Woman pouring tea at a table filled with Dim Sum at the Yoom restaurant in Paris.

Yoom Dim Sum Paris: top view of a table with dim sum, salads, and teapots.

Yoom Dim Sum held by chopsticks, served with garnish and sauce.

Interior of the Yoom Dim Sum restaurant in Paris, set tables near the window with large red flowers.

Yoom Dim Sum Paris plate with vintage photo of adults and a child, light blue table.

Tested in 2017 and 2024

Thanks to Yoom Dim Sum for these invitations.

Yoom Dim Sum
Yoom Rive Gauche / 5 rue Grégoire de Tours, 75006 Paris
Yoom Rive droite / 20 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris
Open every day
Link to the brand’s website

Find all my restaurant reviews in Paris below:
⇒ My restaurant reviews in Paris
⇒ My Asian restaurants in Paris
⇒ My Chinese restaurants in Paris

MY GOOD ADDRESSES FOR CHINESE RESTAURANTS IN PARIS
⇒ Dao Restaurant & Art
⇒ Chez He
⇒ Yoom Dim Sum
⇒ Le Lys d’Or
⇒ Restaurant Chez Ly

MAP OF MY GOOD FOOD ADDRESSES IN PARIS AND THE ILE-DE-FRANCE REGION

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Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez
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Yoom, the Dim Sum temple in Paris

Yoom Dim Sum Right Bank

Yoom Dim Sum Left Bank

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