Dim Sum Go Go
Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown ·
Made-to-order dim sum, flavorful dumplings, and variety of options
Made-to-order dim sum, flavorful dumplings, and variety of options
"Updated on October 11th, 2021 Dim Sum Go Go in Manhattan’s Chinatown feels more stripped down than what’s happening on weekend mornings at similar spots in the neighborhood. There are no carts roving around here, and the space is only a fraction of the size of Ping’s or Royal Seafood Restaurant. You’re not going to find the same crowded buzz at Dim Sum Go Go as you will at other legendary parlors, where tables are filled to the gills with big families receiving trays of food everywhere you look. In other words, it’s a great place to remember for a calm Thursday work lunch or a solo experience, since they offer dim sum service every day until 9pm. Alone or not, their $15.95 dim sum platter remains one of the greatest set deals in the borough. Each one comes with a kaleidoscope of steamed dumplings, and it’s a good way to try a bunch of different pieces in a single order. Supplement the set with baked pork buns or shrimp-stuffed eggplant if you’re with another person, though. Food Rundown Dim Sum Sampler Ten varieties of steamed dumplings, ranging from shrimp and pork shu mai to a pink-dyed chive dumpling (they also offer a vegetarian version for the same price). Use of the green ginger-scallion sauce liberally, as well as the super savory XO sauce, both of which automatically come with the sampler. Roast Pork Buns Sweet and syrupy pork pieces in the middle of a buttery baked bun. Each order comes with three buns, and we feel confident each person you’re eating with will want at least two. Shrimp Balls We like to pair all the steamed dumplings with a couple of fried things. Our favorite being the shrimp balls. They’re crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside." - Hannah Albertine
"This wildly popular joint is still packed to the gills most days, and for good reason: the Cantonese fare and dim sum served here is as good as promised. Even better, they take reservations—and dim sum orders are taken by the staff, thereby ensuring that the food stays fresh. However, guests should avoid shared tables during the weekend rush as service can verge on chaotic. If the price seems a bit higher than its competitors, you’ll find it’s worth it for dishes like sweet shrimp, rolled in rice paper and laced with dark soy sauce. Plump snow pea leaf dumplings are spiked with vibrant ginger and garlic and may be tailed by rich duck dumplings or an irresistibly flaky roast pork pie." - Michelin Inspector
"Maybe you’ve made friends, or fallen into a dramatic love affair with one of your fellow jurors. We can see ourselves watching a B-rate romantic comedy about that on an airplane. But most likely, you haven’t, and will be eating alone. While you’re next to Chinatown, you should do dim sum one day, and when flying solo, Dim Sum Go Go is the place to do it. They have a dumpling sampler that lets you try 10 kinds of steamed dumplings, and there’s also a vegetarian version." - hillary reinsberg
"Soon, you’ll be able to get one of our favorite Chinatown dim sum deals in the East Village. Dim Sum Go Go is opening a second location on First Avenue, and you should stop by for a $15.95 sampler with 10 different dumplings." - neha talreja
"At Dim Sum Go Go, order the dim sum sampler. It comes with 10 different types of steamed dumplings, including both meat and vegetarian options. In general, the variety at this spot is strong, with dumpling options like duck and crab in addition to the more usual suspects. They’re open every day from 11am to 7:30pm, and have a big red tent set up in front for outdoor dining." - hannah albertine
