Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown
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This tiny, cash-friendly counter powers Chinatown mornings with hot trays of har gow, siu mai, and pork buns to-go. Frequently recommended by Eater and The Infatuation, it’s best enjoyed on a nearby bench at Portsmouth Square.
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