Dim Sum Restaurants in New York, NY

“Delicious food! Everything was very fresh.“

“signage was so small - almost walked rigjt past it

quaint casual neighborhood restaurant - great vegetable chow fun - sauteed just right!

only wish I went with friends to sample more dishes.

Definitely worth a return visit.“

“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.“

“Great experience, great food, great hospitality“

“Our server Sony was the best and very helpful guiding us through the menu. Dan Dan noodles was the kids favorite. Collin the bartender made amazing Drinks 🍸!! The manager team are doing amazing things here, I will definitely be back!!! Food was so good I forgot to take pictures till the end. 😆“

“The pineapple pork bun at Mei Lai Wah is an absolute masterclass in contrasting textures and unapologetic flavors.
It is a heavy, comforting contradiction a hot, savory meat filling locked inside a sugary, crisp pastry shell. Because both the cookie crust and the barbecue glaze lean heavily into sugar, it is an intense flavor bomb. It can feel incredibly rich or even one-note after a while, but when you catch one fresh and steaming straight out of the oven, it is the ultimate sweet-and-savory comfort food.“

“😍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.“

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

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

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

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

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

“This place was an amazing find! The food was amazing, very flavorful and tasty. The marbled beef in spicy pickled broth was our favorite! They really did add a little bit of love in their food. Service was on point and a pleasure, as well as the atmosphere. I recommend this place very much! An amazing experience for the family“

“This place has excellent food, really nice inside and warm service. Some of the best dim sum we have had, ever. Crab xiao long bao were so good, the skin was thin and the filling was tasty. We also really liked the carrot custard cakes, very unique. We’ll come back here for sure.“

“Hands down the best Peking duck in NYC—Eater wasn't kidding! The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat so tender, wrapped in thin pancakes with sweet bean sauce and fresh cucumber. We also loved the spicy diced chicken (so addictive!) and the tableside mapo tofu that arrived bubbling hot. Everything was flavorful, well-portioned, and service was smooth.“

“We had such an amazing dinner here!
Thanks to the servers and the chefs on Aug 27
The food was delicious- you should probably get the dim sum platter, lo mein is perfect as well
The place itself has nice indoor zone and it’s easy to talk there“

“Baodega is one of the best restaurants in NYC. Places like these are what makes this city as special as it is.

My family has been coming here most weekends for years, and have never had a meal short of exceptional. The service is attentive and kind, the food is incredible and there is no feeling for us like sitting at a table in Baodega.

The food is incredible and always brings us back. The pan-fried bao on the first page of the menu and dry pot chicken or beef are standouts, but every item on the menu we’ve tried has been phenomenal.

Baodega is a very special place that deserves to be among Best Of lists. I hope it never closes. Thank you for serving the best Chinese food in the city!!!!!“

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

“Really enjoyed Mr. Bao in Manhattan! The food was fresh, flavorful, and nicely prepared. The bao were soft and delicious, and there were plenty of great options on the menu. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. Nice casual spot for a tasty meal in the city. Definitely would come back!“

“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.“

“Each meal here feels worth the price and the calories. I plan to come back - the ambiance was tranquil and staff were excellent. They're inconsistent with warmth but consistent with service. You get your money's worth with these filling portions. I enjoy every aspect of this restaurant.“

“The place takes you back in time. The food is very authentic. I discovered this place years ago by chance. Some Canadians were walking out from it and I asked how was the food. They said best Chinese food. The first place they dine at when visiting New York. My daughter and I tried it and truly enjoyed it. Every time I visited her in NY we made it a point to eat there at least once.“

“Found this gem today and quite happy we did! We had lobster with pan fried noodles and young chow fried rice. For a party of 3, it was more than enough and with one order of the har gow dim sum we even have enough to take home! The lobster was fresh and the noodles delicious, the young chow fried rice is very tasty and not oily. The staff are very courteous and attentive and the place is clean and welcoming.“

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

“We had such a great meal at Pig Heaven! The BBQ spare ribs were so tender, flavorful, and perfectly glazed. We also really enjoyed the soup dumplings, Peking duck, Sesame chicken, noodles, and Mapo tofu. Everything came in generous portions and was great for sharing. The staff was friendly and welcoming too. Definitely a great Chinese spot on the Upper East Side. We’d love to come back!“

“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.“

“Food was overall good and had some interesting fusion dishes. The highlights were:
- steamed fish
- pork ribs
- fried rice with chasiu
- roast duck

It is pricy for sure but the atmosphere was mostly nice.

Sesame noodles were a little overcooked though!“

“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.“

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

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

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

“I have been dreaming of trying Dongpo Rou after watching Culinary Class Wars on Netflix and Reddit brought me here. And it was what I expected - so delicious and flavorful! The dumplings and cocktail menu were great too. Gonna come back again 🤤🥟“

“Food and service is amazing!“

“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.“

“Here’s picture of Peking Style Minced Pork Dried, Braised Shredded Beef Noodle Soup, Soup Dumplings, Pan fried Pork Dumplings snd Sour Plum Drink…Ooops Sooo Good It’s all gone before taking pix 😅😝😀“

“If i could tip $100 dollars i would. this place is outstanding, the dumplings are delicious, the place is so cozy and so is the food. and the staff are so kind and prioritize you no matter what. i came in here at 11pm and there was only one person working and i still had a better experience than if i was at a high end restaurant. i could not recommend this place more. excellent dumpling house, i love you!!“

“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!“

“Waited an eternity to get in - almost 2 hrs. We got our names down for an hour later, came back at that time, and then had to wait down in the lower level all over again before finally getting a table. The food itself was just okay, nothing too bad or too good based on what we ordered (steamed dumplings, spicy noodles, and chicken fried rice). Overall, the wait is definitely not worth the food.“

“This is hands down one of the best new finds in Chinatown. Joyfu is the first spot in the neighborhood doing fully handmade xiaolongbao, and you can tell the second you walk in. The space is modern and clean, a nice contrast to the usual dim sum spots nearby, and watching the dumplings get wrapped by hand right in front of you is honestly half the experience.

The soup dumplings were incredible, so much flavor in the broth and the wrapper was perfectly thin. If you spend $35 you get a free basket of the original soup dumplings, which is such a great deal. They also do a birthday perk, 10% off for life, which I've genuinely never seen a restaurant offer before.

I got to try their new handmade mooncakes too for Mid Autumn Festival and they were beautifully made, not overly sweet, a nice modern take on the classic.

If you're in Chinatown and want something fresh, handmade, and a little different from the usual, Joyfu is a must. I'll definitely be back“

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

“You know, I'm not from NY, so maybe my standards aren't as high, but I feel like the place was possibly the best Chinese food I've ever had! Staff was nice and efficient and food and sauces were just a step above everything I've ever had.“

“I’ve been here a few times. I always order the same thing: beef soup and Shumai.

They are really nice. Not anything with super strong flavors. It’s mild and proper. This is my to go place for Shumai and beef soup. Love it so much!“

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

“This a colorful restaurant with 4 tables and chairs in addition to bar seating. The chicken soup dumplings were tasty as were the baked pork char soup buns and chicken wonton soup. We enjoyed our dinner and would come again. The staff was attentive and ordering online was easy.“

“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!“

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

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

“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“