Dim Sum in New York (2025)

Opened in 1920, this Chinatown landmark helped define New York’s dim sum culture. Today it serves made-to-order plates in a vintage tea parlor setting and remains a frequent reference point for food writers and historians alike.

A Chinatown favorite for made-to-order dumplings and delicate vegetable plates, recognized by the Michelin Guide as a value pick. Critics praise its precise technique and all-day service without the cart chaos.

A third-generation, community-rooted name that returned to Chinatown with a smaller space but the same spirit. Editorial outlets have chronicled its evolution, and the official site confirms daily dim sum service.

Sunset Park’s banquet-hall powerhouse still does the full cart experience—rice rolls, chicken feet, and weekend bustle included. Frequently cited by Eater and listed by the Michelin Guide, it’s a citywide destination for Cantonese dim sum.

In Flushing’s Queens Crossing, New Mulan pairs a grand dining room with cart-service dim sum and excellent congee, rice rolls, and stuffed vegetables. Regularly recommended by local editors and confirmed active by the mall’s directory.

Revived from the Delight 28 era, this Chinatown banquet hall keeps traditional trolley service and festive vibes. Community groups and local writers highlight its role as a gathering place for weddings, holidays, and weekend dim sum.

A Hong Kong–style teahouse in Chelsea serving a focused dim sum lineup midday with modern touches. Frequently included on citywide dim sum roundups from respected editors, it’s a convenient uptown alternative to a Chinatown trek.

On the Upper West Side, Moon Kee brings Hong Kong flavors north with an all-day dim sum section and clay pot specialties. Praised by local critics who spotlight its dim sum selections alongside comforting Cantonese classics.

A 1960s-era lunch counter still serving Chinatown’s coffee-shop style dim sum—think siu mai, zongzi, and rice rolls—at neighborly prices. Community partners and editors spotlight it for preserving everyday Cantonese flavors and routine.

Chinatown’s long-running vegan and kosher specialist turns dim sum favorites—turnip cakes, watercress dumplings, mock-roast-pork buns—into satisfying plant-based bites. Condé Nast Traveler and local critics consistently recommend it for inclusive dining.

Inside this Chinatown food court, 89 Eatery turns out solid Cantonese dim sum—shrimp dumplings, buns, rice rolls—alongside congee and roast meats. Gothamist documented its opening and the role it plays in everyday neighborhood eating.