Dim sum, small-plate fare served on wheeled carts, is great for groups. The options are endless and big on flavor: We're talking pan-fried dumplings with edible and snap-worthy faces, savory pork buns, and steamed pigs' feet (just to name a few).
Are you ready to head out to the nearest spot? Check out some of the top dim sum restaurants that NYC has to offer — and get to pouring that soy sauce for dunking!
Joy Luck Palace
Located in the heart of Chinatown, Joy Luck Palace is the place to go if you’re craving some festive dim sum. Known for its Porky Pig-esque buns, this new restaurant will have you buzzing over its nearly-too-cute-to-eat bites and fabulous prices.
Joy Luck Palace, 98 Mott Street (between Hester and Walker streets); 212-219-2828.
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Jing Fong
If you're in the mood for something more upscale, then Jing Fong Restaurant is your spot. Situated in Chinatown, this is a traditional dining experience — perfect for birthdays and special-occasion gatherings.
Jing Fong, 20 Elizabeth Street (between Canal and Bayard streets); 212-964-5256.
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Bamboo Garden
Insanely good food for insanely low prices? Not possible in NYC? Think again, because Bamboo Garden’s dim sum is. Located in Sunset Park, this Brooklyn eatery is the newest addition to BK’s very own Chinatown. With marble walls draped in golden adornments, this spot screams tradition. It's perfect for groups looking to ball on a budget.
Bamboo Garden, 6409 Eighth Avenue (between 64th and 65th streets); 718-238-1122.
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Golden Unicorn Restaurant
This is an OG of NYC’s Cantonese-style restaurants. Golden Unicorn has maintained its golden title rights through the classic decor, engaging service, and delectable dim sum dishes.
Golden Unicorn Restaurant, 18 E. Broadway (between Division and E. Broadway); 212- 941-0911.
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Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Nom Wah Tea Parlor is not your average dim sum spot — and that’s exactly why we love it. You're seated at high-top tables covered in red and white cloth, and orders are taken down on a checklist and brought out in succession. Simple, straightforward, and fast (no wheeling carts here). Perfect for casual dining with friends or lunch with coworkers.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor, 13 Doyers Street (between Pell Street and Bowery); 212-962-6047.
Photo Via: @nomwahteaparlor.
Hakkasan
A foggy London Town native, this restaurant thankfully decided to hop the pond with its amazing dim sum — making us New Yorkers feel #blessed. An upscale spot, Hakkasan is a great place to go for a pricier night out.
Hakkasan, 311 W. 43rd Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues); 212-776-1818.
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