Dim Sum Restaurants in New York, NY

“We arrived with a reservation and were seated immediately. Our food was very good and prepared as ordered. Prices were vey reasonable and service was pretty good. It was a bit difficult to converse but worth the slight inconvenience. We'll return for the food and prices.“

“Delicious food! Everything was very fresh.“

“Tasty food with superb prices as well as attentive, friendly service. delectable soup dumplings with juicy tender meat wrapped in a chewy doughy wrapper are so appetizing.... I also love the location of the restaurant.“

“I ordered lotus root, mapo tofu, and white rice. The lotus was sweet with no other perceptible flavor and was undercooked. The white rice was overcooked and clumpy with little grain definition. The mapo tofu has a good balance of umami, numbing, and heat. It was a little too saucy, but overall a perfectly fine mapo tofu.“

“Got the brand sampler. A meal for $19.60.
Here’s what I thought of each item
Har gow / shrimp siu mai - 3/5, hard to get wrong, just didn’t love it, even with the soy sauce.
Chicken siu mai - 5/5, was my favorite
Sticky rice wrap - 1/5, mushroom and sticky rice was not my favorite
BBQ pork bun - 1/5, wasn’t my thing
Crispy shrimp roll - 4/5, pretty good“

“Love love love.
I was about to hangout to karaoke place on 38th with friends but my date want to have dinner before meeting them. So I randomly googling food nearby bryant park and I found this place

Surprisingly this place really good. Ordered 4 types of dimsum. I kinda like 2 of them, the other two was good but not that special. Then I ordered lemongrass pork chop over rice and their passion fruit sparkling juice, OMG. The best.

Price also okay consider they are really in central area of Manhattan. Definitely will come back again soon.

Another thing, their servers sooooooooo nice and friendly. Applause to both of them who served my date and I at that night.“

“If you want to sit in a very crowded place, this is the place to go. The food was fine. They messed up our order and acted like they were upset that we said anything but the food is good.“

“The best dim sum cuisine in Chinatown and all New York City. \nThe dumplings were delicious. \nPerfect deep fried shrimps, crunchy delicate and not oily. \nPrices are cheap, considering the average of downtown restaurants. \nThey do not accept credit cards, except American Express“

“😍My very first time here. I was served by Jason, food captain. I guess I was spoiled by his hospitality because I tell you, WHEN I return, if I not being served by him, I'm not going. Every now and again you come across a server who truly enjoys making people fell comfortable, that's Jason, in a nutshell. The food was extraordinary, complimented by spectacular recommendations and hospitality!!!!“

“Authentic Cantonese cuisine. I was brought up in Guangzhou and these dishes here are the same delicious as the ones I had back in Guangzhou.“

“My husband and I came into town and I said I wanted good Chinese food. He found this wonderful gem and it did not disappoint. We tried the green beans and minced pork, scallion pancakes, and pork dumplings. Everything was fresh, hot, and so flavorful. They even made my husband use chopsticks for the first time.😊. We will be back when we’re in NYC again.“

“Food and service is amazing!“

“The wait isn’t bad, the food is banging and cheap, don’t stand around in the line unless you know what you’re waiting for is the one tip I’ll give, people just stand around without seeing which line they’re in. You can walk right up to the counter if you’ve got cash. Get a few buns to go for later. The shu mai was ok seemed like it had been sitting a while.“

“We stopped by Dim Sum Chelsea on a cold and wet day to get a snack and take a break after a lot of walking around. The restaurant was fairly slow and service was very attentive and friendly. We just wanted a nibble so we only tried the Lotus Rice and the Crab and Spinach dumplings paired with a shared bottle of hot sake. The food was hot and flavorful, the crab and spinach dumplings were juicy but my favorite was the lotus rice that was stuffed with a seasoned meat mixture. I only recently discovered this dish and now its a favorite! I would love to come back to try more dumplings if I'm ever back in the area.“

“Food was really good but it took an insane amount of time for my food to come out (ordered rice, soup, and karage chicken). It took way too long for them to even hand me my bottled tea. There weren't even that many people in the restaraunt so idk what the deal was. They did apologize but seriously it shouldn't take that long. It took 30 minutes to get my order.
Also someone kept asking me for money while I was trying to place a kiosk order.
The food was good so I will be coming back but hopefully this is a one time thing“

“Food, service & atmosphere was top notch. Highly recommend! 5⭐️“

“You don't go for the surroundings. You go for the spectacular dumplings and steamed buns. The menu is very small, only 7 items, and nothing is vegetarian. They focus on sweet and meaty steamed buns, packed with flavor and so so juicy.

Best part...nothing is more than $5!“

“This restaurant is a nice place to take your date for something special or to take friends to have food together! The food here is a bit on the spicier side, but I would highly recommend trying the peking duck! It was so delicious! Also we would recommend the sweet and sour pork ribs, they were packed full of flavor and super tender! The sweet and sour fish was also very delicious - if you are into seafood, would highly recommend this!“

“Great dinner for my family tonight at this gem - just five minutes walk from Grand Central station. Unpretentious, authentic dim sum and excellent main dishes with rice, noodles, vegetables and more. The desserts were amazing - especially the black sesame balls and the mochi. Very good service and ambience here - light and bright, wood throughout. Would definitely return.“

“Authentic Cantonese cuisine. I was brought up in Guangzhou and these dishes here are the same delicious as the ones I had back in Guangzhou.“

“The dumplings are as good here as China Town. Bring 3-4 people and eat them all! I say at the bar and had Soup Dumplings, Shumai and Steamed Rice Roll with BBQ Pork… it’s like a Pork Bun without the Calories! Afternoon Happy Hour large Saki 1/2 price!!! If you’re in Gramacy, you don’t need to take the trip to China Town for excellent Dim Sum. Additionally, they have a Japanese Hibachi Table upstairs.“

“Wonderful food, friendly and helpful staff, great atmosphere and location. The best soup dumplings I’ve had in Manhattan.“

“The flavor of this restaurant is actually not that far from what I had in China, and it's fairly authentic.“

“Great experience, great food, great hospitality“

“DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine delivers exactly what you want when you are craving authentic dim sum in New York. It checks every box.

The dim sum was excellent. Fresh, well prepared, and full of flavor. Each dish came out hot and properly timed. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in consistency and quality.

The wonton soup was equally strong. Clean, balanced broth with well-made wontons and great texture. Comforting without being heavy.

Service was fast and courteous. The staff was attentive, efficient, and genuinely pleasant. Food arrived quickly without feeling rushed.

The pricing is very reasonable, especially given the quality and portion sizes. Strong value across the board.

If you are looking for reliable, well-executed dim sum in New York, DAO is a solid choice. Professional operation, good people, great food. Five stars.“

“So happy to have stumbled onto this spot! Food is delicious, well priced, and comes out fast! We were served by an adorable older Asian gentleman 🙏🏼

Loved the classic and pan fried soup dumplings, hot pot style fish fillets, and roast pork buns“

“Roz and the entire staff of ChaCha Tang were so incredibly hospitable to us on Christmas Day. I'm so happy that they were open. I was deeply touched by the fact that they took the time to text me and ask about food allergies. Very few restaurants do that these days and their thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed!“

“Great food, everything it’s delicious !!!“

“Hands down probably the best Chinese food in the city. I could eat here everyday.“

“The food is consistently fresh and tasty. So happy to have an excellent Szechwan restaurant in a neighborhood where good Chinese cuisine is sorely lacking.“

“Good food at a decent price in a well-lit restaurant. Very happy with my meal.“

“I am obsessed with sichuan food, and found this place to be delicious! I was dining solo, so I was only able to try one dish, but the dry pot chicken was phenomenal. Juicy chicken, tasty vegetables, and strong-but-not-overwhelming spice. You will not regret a visit here.“

“Very good food helpful and very good service“

“Super fresh food and top quality service. Thank you.“

“Highly recommend this place. It was delicious food ,Awesome Service definitely will be going back. 🙃“

“Considering all the Chinese restaurant restaurants in Manhattan's Chinatown, Yin Ji Chang Fen certainly must rank among the best.“

“I’m Chinese myself so you know I needed to snag some NYC Chinese food where I could, visiting. The Braised Shredded Beef Noodle Soup was great but let me tell you about the PORK SOUP DUMPLINGS! They were so delicious, the soup was very flavorful and the wrapper wasn’t too thick! The pork was tender inside and paired so well with a classic vinegar soy dumpling sauce. I’d say the price isn’t too bad at all for area as well!“

“Great service, food, and thoughtful cocktails. What more can you ask for in FiDi?“

“This place is truly a Gem! Beats any place in Chinatown, the ambience, most definitely the Quality of the food and the service is Top tier! 3rd time here and looking forward to our next visit. Special shout out to Barbara always pleasant and super attentive! Shout out to Billy as well great lunch service today despite being full and busy. Thank you!“

“Shrimp with crispy peppers and peanuts and pork cooked in soy sauce with egg“

“The flavor of this restaurant is actually not that far from what I had in China, and it's fairly authentic.“

“Ate there for the first time today and I was welcomed immediately and was seated very quickly. I don't know who the specific woman is, but she was very alert and had great hospitality. The food portion was very generous and decent Manhattan prices. She was very attentive and communicated often with me to make sure I was okay. She's a talker too and a good listener :). Service was fast. Place is well organized and not overwhelming.“

“Authentic, delicious food with incredibly fresh ingredients. Everything is handmade on the spot, and the beef bone broth is simmered entirely from raw ingredients — you can really taste the depth and richness. I highly recommend the fresh shrimp & pork siu mai, and personally I also really enjoy the lamb-flavored siu mai — the ingredients taste exceptionally fresh.

The dine-in environment is clean, cozy, and welcoming. A wonderful place for genuinely authentic flavors.“

“Great fresh noodles, good balance of ingredients, tasty soup base, efficient and friendly service.“

“I had been wanting to try a Michelin starred restaurant for a while and had heard all about Tim Ho Wan's legendary status in Hong Kong. I will admit I was skeptical. With their expansion, I wasn't sure if the New York location could live up to the original hype. But it is conveniently located in the East Village, so I finally decided to give it a try.

I am so glad I did. This place is dim sum only and it is truly excellent.

Our server, Leo, was wonderful and incredibly gracious. He helped us navigate the menu and made fantastic recommendations.

The quality of the dim sum genuinely impressed me. The chicken feet were different from the usual, braised and not fried, and I really appreciated the tender, flavorful preparation. The steamed meatballs had a distinct, authentic taste of tangerine peel. The shrimp dumplings, or har gow, were perfect with large pieces of shrimp wrapped in a thin, delicate skin that held together perfectly. That is a true sign of a skilled dim sum chef. The sticky rice was packed with generous filling, and the steamed rice rolls had that thin, silky skin that is another mark of mastery.

Of course, we had to try their famous baked BBQ pork buns. Leo was kind enough to bring them to us piping hot so we could enjoy them at their deliciously best and I now understand why they are the bestseller. The fluffy, sweet on outside with savory bbq pork filling is truly amazing!

Even the desserts stood out. My dad loved the osmanthus jelly with goji berries. He said it was not too sweet and was a perfect palate cleanser. My mom liked the coconut sago and my personal favorite was the green tea sesame balls. My daughter could not get enough of the fried turnip cake, which had a great crispy texture. And the whole table agreed the deep fried glutinous rice croquette was a standout. It was crispy, not soggy, with a perfect balance of sweet and salty.

I did not expect to be wowed, but I truly was. The food is authentic, carefully made and served with genuine care. We will definitely be back for more.“

“amazing dumplings with a Thai flair....simply delicious“

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

“We enjoyed our visit on Thanksgiving Day. So many great options on the menu, looking forward to coming back very soon!“

“Awesome food, and staff was great“

“The flavor of this restaurant is actually not that far from what I had in China, and it's fairly authentic.“