China Max
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Convoy Street · San Diego

Handmade Soup
Dumplings

All You Can Eat Dim Sum · From $34.99

Back & Better Than Ever

After a devastating fire closed its doors for years, China Max has returned to Convoy Street with a multi-million dollar renovation, new ownership, and a reimagined concept. Watch our dumpling aunties handcraft every piece behind glass — fresh dumplings made around the clock, just like it should be.

From the team behind Kanpai BBQ & Shabu, Taste of Hong Kong, and Dumpling Bar Encinitas.

Made by Hand, Right Before Your Eyes

Step inside and the first thing you’ll see is our glassed-in dumpling station — where our dumpling aunties handcraft soup dumplings, pot stickers, and noodles from scratch, all day long. No frozen bags, no shortcuts. Just flour, filling, and decades of technique.

How All You Can Eat Dim Sum Works

Choose

Over 45 dishes — dumplings, noodles, dim sum classics, and more

Order in Rounds

2 dishes per round per person, as many rounds as you want

Eat Fresh

Every dish made to order — no carts, just fresh food to your table

One Price

$34.99 weekdays · $37.99 weekends · Kids under 40" eat free

AYCE Pricing

Weekday

Monday – Friday

$34.99/person

Weekend

Saturday – Sunday

$37.99/person

Kids under 40" — FREE
Kids 40–50" — 50% off
Includes canned soda
90 minute time limit
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Our Dim Sum

Handcrafted daily, steamed to perfection

Hand selecting freshly made xiao long bao
Overhead spread of dim sum with bamboo steamers
Dumpling aunties handcrafting dumplings
Bamboo steamer opened to reveal a steamed bao
Assorted dumplings with chili oil on a plate

The Convoy Street Favorite

600+ Reviews on Yelp

Best soup dumplings in San Diego. The AYCE deal is unbeatable.

Yelp Review

Watching them make the dumplings through the glass is so cool. Everything is fresh.

Google Review

We booked the second floor for our company event. Absolutely perfect.

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Xiao long bao in bamboo steamer
Dim sum spread with steamers and tea
Dumplings and dim sum dishes
Full dim sum table spread

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Hours

Mon – Wed11 AM – 9 PM
Thu – Sat11 AM – 10 PM
Sunday11 AM – 9 PM