Dim sum in Sioux Falls isn't something you stumble into easily — which makes Imperial Garden on Arrowhead Parkway worth knowing about. The East Side location pulls a steady crowd for reasons that go beyond convenience.
They serve traditional Chinese cuisine with a genuine dim sum program: har gow, siu mai, cha siu bao, and steamed dumplings that require actual technique to pull off. Beyond the cart-style classics, the kitchen turns out stir-fries, noodle dishes, and rice plates that cover the broader menu without cutting corners. It's the kind of place that feeds both the weekday lunch crowd and the family that came specifically for the dumplings.
Locals who know dim sum pick Imperial Garden because the format is done right — small portions, distinct flavors, meant to be shared and ordered in rounds. That's not common in this market. For Sioux Falls diners who want Chinese food that moves past the standard buffet model, this spot on Arrowhead delivers a more intentional experience.