Shockingly bad food. Do not go. Flavorless, greasy, very disappointing.
María Eugenia Anaya Barone
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soup, Stuffed Eggplant
Titan
Great place, recommend, cool atmosphere and decent prices
Vegetarian options: Veggie dumplings, spring rolls, rice rolls filled with fried dough, some desserts, fried rice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sam
The vibe and food itself pretty much only caters to anyone not Chinese. The dimsum and general food items on the menu are only mediocre at best but very overpriced. Expect some wait outside and after seated depending on the time of day.
We really enjoyed ourselves, and at a more than fair price.
Food: 5
Angelo (Anilo)
Nah. Wasn’t bad wasnt awesome. 3/5. Taking only cash or American Express.
Vegetarian options: Rice things
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Soup
Hyun Chang Woo
As an asian who has tried multiple Chinese restaurants all over the world, this place is the worst place. the soup was so bland, veggies were soggy, dumpling skins were so thick.... for the price of it, its really not worth it. we walked 20 minutes to try this place and this made me so angry. Not sure why the rating is even at around 4.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Vince Chen
In the afternoon, I planned to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, but first, I stopped by Chinatown for lunch. This restaurant, as famous as the Little Shanghai teahouse in Jiufen, is a well-known movie location and a local favorite.
I ordered dumplings in soup and spring rolls, both highly recommended. Of course, they also offer shrimp dumplings and other dim sum. Unlike many Cantonese teahouses, there’s no requirement to order tea here, which I appreciate since I’m not used to drinking tea after noon.
Though not a large space, the restaurant has a nostalgic charm that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Original Og Egg Roll, Soup Dumpling
Austin Li
Great establishment. The oldest dim sum restaurant in the city.
Came here with a group of 4 and this place only takes cash!
Good: - Lots of variety and lots of options - I liked the fried eggroll a lot - it was very unique and I can't say I've had one before - The Chinese broccoli was good - a little oily but good
Bad: - Takes quite a long time for the waiters to come around and help us - A little run down and not the most amazing food I've had - Only cash or American express only
Overall wouldn't come again, it was cool to be at the oldest dimsum parlor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Kim Tan
The food was okay, but the experience wasn’t worth it. It took a long time to get seated, and service was practically nonexistent. I left a small tip and walked out, only to have the staff chase me down outside, demanding AT LEAST an 18% TIP. Needless to say, I NEVER go back. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
jesuis_jasper
A vintage restaurant where you can have one of the best dumplings and dim sum in New York City. Nom Wah Tea Parlor is serving its customers since 1920 and is located at Doyers Street in Chinatown. I have been here many times, brought friends, and visitors from all over and the taste has been very consistent. But be sure to bring in Amex or cash as they don’t accept Visa or Mastercard. But besides that, the dining experience has always been wonderful.
Excellent steamed ravioli!
Shockingly bad food. Do not go. Flavorless, greasy, very disappointing.
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soup, Stuffed Eggplant
Great place, recommend, cool atmosphere and decent prices
Vegetarian options: Veggie dumplings, spring rolls, rice rolls filled with fried dough, some desserts, fried rice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The vibe and food itself pretty much only caters to anyone not Chinese. The dimsum and general food items on the menu are only mediocre at best but very overpriced. Expect some wait outside and after seated depending on the time of day.
Parking: Little to no parking around
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pancakes, Bao, Roll, Noodles, Soup Dumpling
We really enjoyed ourselves, and at a more than fair price.
Food: 5
Nah. Wasn’t bad wasnt awesome. 3/5. Taking only cash or American Express.
Vegetarian options: Rice things
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Soup
As an asian who has tried multiple Chinese restaurants all over the world, this place is the worst place. the soup was so bland, veggies were soggy, dumpling skins were so thick.... for the price of it, its really not worth it. we walked 20 minutes to try this place and this made me so angry. Not sure why the rating is even at around 4.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
In the afternoon, I planned to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, but first, I stopped by Chinatown for lunch. This restaurant, as famous as the Little Shanghai teahouse in Jiufen, is a well-known movie location and a local favorite.
I ordered dumplings in soup and spring rolls, both highly recommended. Of course, they also offer shrimp dumplings and other dim sum. Unlike many Cantonese teahouses, there’s no requirement to order tea here, which I appreciate since I’m not used to drinking tea after noon.
Though not a large space, the restaurant has a nostalgic charm that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Original Og Egg Roll, Soup Dumpling
Great establishment. The oldest dim sum restaurant in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent! It fulfilled all my expectations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Special
Came here with a group of 4 and this place only takes cash!
Good:
- Lots of variety and lots of options
- I liked the fried eggroll a lot - it was very unique and I can't say I've had one before
- The Chinese broccoli was good - a little oily but good
Bad:
- Takes quite a long time for the waiters to come around and help us
- A little run down and not the most amazing food I've had
- Only cash or American express only
Overall wouldn't come again, it was cool to be at the oldest dimsum parlor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
The food was okay, but the experience wasn’t worth it. It took a long time to get seated, and service was practically nonexistent. I left a small tip and walked out, only to have the staff chase me down outside, demanding AT LEAST an 18% TIP. Needless to say, I NEVER go back. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
A vintage restaurant where you can have one of the best dumplings and dim sum in New York City. Nom Wah Tea Parlor is serving its customers since 1920 and is located at Doyers Street in Chinatown. I have been here many times, brought friends, and visitors from all over and the taste has been very consistent. But be sure to bring in Amex or cash as they don’t accept Visa or Mastercard. But besides that, the dining experience has always been wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bao
Delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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