Dim Sum Restaurants in New York, NY

“While in Chinatown, we found this small, charming restaurant with excellent ratings, so we decided to give it a try. The place was packed, and although we wanted a booth, we couldn’t sit there since we were only two people. The service wasn’t the friendliest, possibly due to a language barrier, but the food made up for it.

I’m not usually a fan of Chinese food, but my boyfriend is, and I’m glad we stayed—the food was delicious! The menu had photos and numbered items, making it easy to order. I’ve included photos of what we tried. Highly recommended if you’re in Chinatown!“

“Great experience, great food, great hospitality“

“The food was good, portion sizes were big, and we enjoyed everything, but service was very slow and inattentive. Food came out quickly, but drinks took a while to get to us, and we were rarely checked up on. Our dinner for 5 people was about 2.5 hours long due to the slow service.“

“Delicious food! Everything was very fresh.“

“Our server was absolutely outstanding . I wish I could remember her name. The food was the best meal we ate in New York. I ambiance was perfect. The entire group was impressed and are still talking about it a week later. Would recommend to anyone.“

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

“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“

“Great experience from start to finish! The food was fresh and full of flavor, and everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. The staff was welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere was clean and comfortable. You can really tell they care about quality. Definitely coming back again soon!“

“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.“

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

“Food and service is amazing!“

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

“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.“

“Din Tai Fung has been a long-time favorite of mine, and I’ve visited their locations across Asia more times than I can count. So, I was really looking forward to the opening of this NYC location. It took some time, but as soon as I walked in, I could see why. This isn’t like the more casual branches I’m used to – they’ve gone all out, creating a stunning space that’s perfect for a special night out. Though it’s a large venue, it feels intimate, and the table arrangement makes conversations easy. Service was excellent; our waiter was excited to introduce us to the restaurant and stayed attentive throughout the meal.

Now, the food! We tried two varieties of their signature xiaolongbao – the traditional pork and the pork and crab. Both were superb and just as good as what you’d find in Asia. The paper-thin wrappers are some of the best I’ve had outside of the Pacific, with great flavor and delicious soup inside. The pork chop fried rice was also outstanding – tender, juicy pork served over perfectly cooked fried rice. We also enjoyed the seaweed and tofu salad, which was a great starter. I did miss the wild vegetable tofu and sesame oil salad I’ve had in Asia, but I imagine it might be due to ingredient availability here. Prices are a bit higher than their Asian branches, but for me, the atmosphere and quality were worth it. I’ll definitely be back.

Note: Unlike other locations, this one is reservation-only.“

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

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

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

“Pig Heaven will always be one of my favorite places to eat in NYC. I am hopeful that more people start going back to eat here. Even with Nancy Lee being gone the food is still amazing. I try something new here each time I go, and am never disappointed. The staff is amazing, friendly, and are extremely helpful. The portion sizes are very large, so they match the price you’re paying as well. Give it a try!!“

“I’m born and raised in Hawaii. I know that great dim sum is all about! Royal Seafood is OUTSTANDING!

Their food is SUPERB…. their staff is pleasantly “typical” of a cart style dim sum restaurant!

DEFINITELY A MUST!! N“

“The food is delicious and great customer service. Will come again?“

“We stopped in because most members of our group wanted the Peking Duck. It was a really good restaurant with good service. Most of the table had the Duck. My girlfriend believed it was good. I had the sesame chicken with broccoli, it was good. In addition we had a seafood stew, black pepper pork chop. We shared everything so the portions were rather large.“

“An establishment for the elderly. the entrance is so crowded with junk that it feels like the restaurant is trying to hide itself from the general public. Recently, I’ve been trying to hide less, reach out to people, be optimistic, excited, I ordered way too much food. The eggs over rice was good, the roast pork rice roll ok, I actually liked the coffee, love is easy.“

“Absolutely my favorite restaurant now! Hubby and I have been three times and each time has been amazing! The decor and artwork inside is beautiful and the food is incredibly delicious! Definitely try the "Kung Pao Shrimp" - your taste buds will go wild! and the "Crispy Skin Chicken"...oh my God, the best! Also try their cocktail called "West Lake Potion" - totally different than any other cocktail with an interestingly good taste ??. On our last visit, we were served complimentary dishes: Vegetable Spring Rolls and I believe some type of Zucchini with a mouth-watering glaze! Our waitress Estefanie (sorry if I misspelled) has been our waitress each time and she's super nice along with all the other staff. Bathrooms are clean and each stall has its own private door with a sink inside. Surprisingly, we never had a problem finding parking. Five stars all the way!“

“Caught up with a dear friend, wanted to find some place not too loud that we could talk and catch up. We picked the right place, not too loud, the food was great, my friend really liked the drinks. We had a great time. Thank you and we'll ba back again.“

“😍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!!!!“

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

“I can say that is alternative to Golden Unicorn, just down the same street end of the block. Food is really good and could be better, and service is at best in a very busy place. The Price is very reasonable and overall it’s good x2. Will come again with pics to prove.“

“Very nice, good food, good service.“

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

“Very good food helpful and very good service“

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

“Awesome Chinese food and very authentic Chinese cuisine. Great for dim sum and also for dinner. It is a neighborhood gem and one of my favorite restaurants in Chinatown.“

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

“This restaurant, and it's sister restaurant in Chinatown are my favorites in NYC. I've tasted soup dumplings in so many places in the States and elsewhere but the Pork & Crab soup dumplings here remain the best I've ever had the pleasure of tasting!“

“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.“

“Fantastic Cantonese food. Like having old-school Mott Street in the neighborhood. Great dim sum, terrific roast meats, and a+ noodle soups.

Update: talk about obscura, they serve seremban siew pau as part of their weekend dim sum! Delicious!“

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

“I've been meaning to put these positive thoughts in writing. The meal was worth every penny. The employees create service experiences worth mentioning. After becoming a local resident, finding this restaurant was wonderful. I found this notable restaurant while browsing Yelp.“

“Awesome food, and staff was great“

“Amazingly fresh tasty food!“

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

“Loved it the server Niki was wonderful and helped us with with recommendations very sweet and friendly ! And the food was amazing and all handmade. Great place to go too!“

“Good food and beautiful decor. The service is very good too.“

“Good ambient Good food Great services love this restaurants“

“That was the best food I ever ate in my entire life that was the best Chinese food I've ever eaten it was so freaking good!“

“Nice to see a food court with a good mix of chinese food. Found our tofu pudding here at Yan Wo Dou Bun. Taste great and lady was very nice.

Dietary restrictions: Wide variety.

Kid-friendliness: 👍

Wheelchair accessibility: 👍“

“Delicious! I had the wonton noodle soup, and there’s a reason it’s posted in huge letters right outside the restaurant. Wontons were stuffed with large shrimp and pork, SO TASTY and noodles were bouncy and delicious. Happy I stopped by, will definitely be coming back again.“

“We stumbled upon this restaurant while visiting the Rockefeller Center, and it’s definitely a spot you should visit for lunch! From Monday to Friday, 11 AM to 3 PM, they offer a lunch combo that includes two BBQ meats, vegetables, and your choice of soup or soda. We came for dinner, so we had to order à la carte, which is less cost-effective than lunch.

The House Special Roast Pork (Char Siu) is incredibly delicious — the balance of sweet and savory flavors is perfect!

The Pork Belly w. Special Sauce is also amazing. Both ends are crispy, and the center is tender. The dipping sauce complements it very well.

The Peaking Duck is roasted in two batches daily (once in the morning and once in the afternoon). The plating is beautiful, and the duck tastes great!

The Steam Egg Custard Buns (3) are actually salted egg yolk custard buns — rich and satisfying.

The Pea Shoots w. Chicken Soup were just okay — they use mature pea shoots rather than the tender young ones, so try it based on your preference.

The service was also excellent — friendly and attentive.“

“The pork soup dumps was a SOLID NINE OUT OF TEN. Was not expecting to walk in here but they had a solid deal of $6.95 for the pork soup dumps specifically. You get 6 in one order. I know what you’re thinking, they look alittle sweaty but they’re good! Temp was perfect where it wasn’t burning your mouth. The skin of the dumpling was nice and thin. Soup was rich, can’t complain. Match this was a coke and it’s the perfect recipe. I got 2 orders. Only down side is that I wish they spaced them out alittle more. They got stuck together . Did loose like 3 dumps that fell apart. Just a rinky dinky place. Unsure if I’ll go back for anything more than the dumps but it was a vibe. They need to get new menus. I saw ALOT of orders fly out there. They must be doing something right“

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