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5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Finding a good dim sum restaurant in New York means a wait, a cart, and a decision made in about four seconds before someone else grabs the last basket. Nom Wah Tea Parlor alone has logged more than 5,300 Google reviews since it opened its doors on Doyers Street in 1920, and the five restaurants on this page carry over 12,800 reviews between them, so the real question isn't which one exists, it's which one matches the meal you actually want.

Short answer: The most-reviewed dim sum restaurant in New York is Nom Wah Tea Parlor (4.2 stars across more than 5,300 Google reviews, serving since 1920), while DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine (Manhattan) and Easy Joy both hold the highest ratings on the list at 4.8 and 4.9. Expect a shared plate of dumplings to run roughly $7 to $15 depending on the spot, with all-you-can-eat hot pot options at the higher end.
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New York's Dim Sum Restaurants, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Nom Wah Tea Parlor 4.2 ★ 5,333 Historic Chinatown pick View ›
2 DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine（Manhattan) 4.8 ★ 1,706 Hong Kong-style, Madison Ave View ›
3 Dim Sum Sam 4.7 ★ 1,957 Quick-service, self-order View ›
4 Dim Sum Palace 4.4 ★ 2,713 Hell's Kitchen, dinner and drinks View ›
5 Easy Joy (Hot Pot, BBQ Skewers, Dim Sum) 意中人火锅烧烤点心 4.9 ★ 1,090 All-you-can-eat hot pot plus dim sum View ›
5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Nom Wah Tea Parlor logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

4.25,333 Google reviews

Nom Wah Tea Parlor has served dumplings and dim sum from the same corner of Doyers Street since 1920, making it New York's oldest dim sum restaurant. The menu covers classic Hong Kong-style dim sum: shrimp dumplings, soup dumplings, shrimp shu mai, beef rice rolls, scallion pancakes and egg rolls, alongside a diner-style room that leans into its Chinatown history. It has since grown into a small group with locations in NoLiTa, Chelsea and Philadelphia, and it caters events.

What people praise

  • The egg roll and soup dumplings come up repeatedly as favorites
  • Reviewers call out the reasonable prices for the portion sizes
  • The 1920s diner atmosphere is a draw on its own
  • Open seven days a week, 11am to 9pm

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers describe long lines, especially on weekends
  • A handful of reviews say the food leans oily or less authentic than expected
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume5,333 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It's the most-reviewed dim sum spot in New York by a wide margin and the pick for anyone who wants the Chinatown-institution experience alongside their meal. The rating sits lower than the rest of this list, and reviews are split between people who love the history and those who find the food merely average, so go in for the atmosphere as much as the dumplings.

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13 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013

DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine（Manhattan) logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine（Manhattan)

4.81,706 Google reviews

DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine on Madison Avenue focuses on Hong Kong-style dim sum, led by a chef with more than 30 years making the dishes. Reviewers describe a menu that runs from classic soup dumplings and lo mein to fusion dim sum boxes and Peking duck, served in a cozy midtown room. The kitchen also has sister locations operating under the Dimsum Garden and Cha Dimsum names.

What people praise

  • Consistently praised for fresh, well-prepared, hot food
  • Reviewers single out the wonton soup and the lo mein
  • Fast, courteous service even at busy times
  • Reasonable pricing for the portion size, per multiple reviews

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt the meat quality didn't match the price for a Madison Street address
  • Smaller review base than the biggest names on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,706 · 62th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this list at 4.8, built on a smaller but very consistent base of reviews. It's the pick for a midtown lunch where you want dim sum done carefully rather than a Chinatown scene.

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177 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

Dim Sum Sam logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Dim Sum Sam

4.71,957 Google reviews

Dim Sum Sam is a Hong Kong-style fast-food spot on East 23rd Street built around a self-serve, order-at-the-counter setup: you order and pay up front, then wait for your number to be called. The menu covers pan-fried and steamed dumplings, soup dumplings, BBQ roast pork, rice noodle rolls and egg tarts, aimed at a quick lunch or takeout rather than a sit-down banquet.

What people praise

  • Roast pork and BBQ items get consistent praise for flavor
  • Soup dumplings and shrimp wontons come up as standouts
  • Clean, bright dining area, according to multiple reviewers
  • Fast turnaround for a quick meal

Worth knowing

  • The ordering kiosk takes some getting used to, per a few reviews
  • A couple of reviewers note the broth in the soup dumplings could be improved
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,957 · 79th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong rating built on nearly 2,000 reviews, and the best option here if you want dim sum fast rather than a full sit-down meal. Expect a counter-service pace, not table service.

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28 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010

Dim Sum Palace logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Dim Sum Palace

4.42,713 Google reviews

Dim Sum Palace is a Cantonese and Hong Kong-cafe style restaurant on West 46th Street in Hell's Kitchen, recently moved to a larger space that now includes a full bar. Reviewers describe a menu of dim sum classics like fried and shrimp dumplings, chow fun and a mixed dumpling platter, alongside cocktails and plum wine, open late into the night most days of the week.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly call the food hot, fresh and quick to arrive
  • The mixed platter option lets a table sample several dumpling styles
  • Attentive service even without a reservation
  • Open until nearly 2am most nights, unusual for dim sum

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers note prices have risen since the move to the new location
  • No reservations means a wait of 20 to 30 minutes at busy times
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume2,713 · 85th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A late-night, full-bar option that stands apart from the rest of this list, and a strong pick for a Hell's Kitchen dinner rather than a lunchtime cart-style meal. The rating and review count are both solid and holding steady.

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334 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Easy Joy (Hot Pot, BBQ Skewers, Dim Sum) 意中人火锅烧烤点心 logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Easy Joy (Hot Pot, BBQ Skewers, Dim Sum) 意中人火锅烧烤点心

4.91,090 Google reviews

Easy Joy, in Chinatown on Mulberry Street, pairs a handcrafted dim sum menu with an all-you-can-eat hot pot buffet, including Spicy Sichuan and Thai Tom Yum broths. The setup mixes a self-serve buffet area for vegetables, tofu and noodles with table service for meats and seafood, plus unlimited soft drinks and a small dessert bar.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight the Thai Tom Yum and Chongqing Mala broths specifically
  • Fresh, flavorful ingredients across both the hot pot and dim sum sides
  • Unlimited drinks and dessert bar included with the AYCE format
  • Spacious room with booth seating available on request

Worth knowing

  • The dim sum menu isn't included in the all-you-can-eat hot pot price
  • A smaller share of reviewers has tried the dim sum specifically versus the hot pot
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,090 · 44th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The top rating on this list at 4.9, and the pick if your group wants hot pot and dim sum in one sitting rather than dim sum alone. Confirm what's covered under the AYCE price before you sit down.

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145 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other New York dim sum restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.2 from thousands of diners carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dim sum cost in New York? (2026)

Dim sum pricing in New York varies by neighborhood and format, from a quick Chinatown counter order to a sit-down midtown meal or an all-you-can-eat buffet. Reviewers on this page report per-person spending in the $10 to $60 range depending on how many dishes and drinks are ordered, with individual dumpling plates commonly landing in the single digits to mid teens. All-you-can-eat hot pot formats run higher per person than a la carte dim sum.

Serving New York’s dim sum scene

The restaurants above cluster around Manhattan’s Chinatown, NoLiTa, Hell’s Kitchen and Midtown, with several groups running additional locations across the city. Searching for dim sum near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a dim sum table

  • Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in and wait?
  • Is dim sum served all day or only at certain hours?
  • Are there vegetarian dim sum options on the menu?
  • For AYCE formats, what’s included in the price and what costs extra?
  • Do you accept cards, or is it cash only?
  • How long is the wait for a table on weekends?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dim sum restaurants?

We started from every dim sum restaurant in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do any of these restaurants take reservations?

Some do, including Bar Luca-style booking links on a few listings; others, like Nom Wah, are walk-in only and can carry a wait on weekends. Check the individual listing before you go.

Is dim sum served all day in New York?

It depends on the restaurant. Some serve dim sum items throughout the day, while others treat it as a lunch or brunch menu. Call ahead or check hours if you’re set on a specific dish.

The bottom line

Nom Wah is the safe default if you want the century-old Chinatown experience alongside your meal, while Easy Joy and DAO carry the highest ratings on this list for the food itself. Whichever you pick, call ahead on weekends, since several of these spots don’t take reservations.

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