Dim Sum Sam

I was around and saw this place. Had a few dim sum items with duck and rice and a beer. Overall the food was good but not the best dim/sum- HK dishes Ive had. It’s good for a quick meal if you are around the area. Service was quick.

My partner took me here for brunch since we were craving some dim sum. We ordered the crystal dumplings, duck, rice rolls and soup dumplings. They were all amazing. Definitely going to come back, would recommend!

This place serves food that looks great in photos, but has absolutely no flavor in real life. The duck was mostly bones and skin with barely any meat, and the beef tasted old and dry. You might get food poison if you ate all cuz meats are really really dry and hard to chew. The dishes looked nothing like what was on the picture, honestly felt like a scam. Definitely not worth the price, and the ratings are completely misleading.

I ordered the rice combo with char siu and roasted duck, but instead received roasted pork. I paid $15 for a portion of roasted pork that was mostly fat and skin. There were also no utensils included with my to-go order. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience and the worst food I’ve had. I would not recommend getting food from here.

My family went here 2 days in a row. Food is authentic. Feel like i took a flight back to China. My favorite is the duck noodle soup and beef congee. Roast duck is cooked to perfection. Service is fast and efficient. Environment in the restaurant is very clean. Highly recommend this place for authentic chinese food!

One of the best har gow I’ve had ever. The dough isn’t too thick; I love it. The congee isn’t watery. The noodle soup was flavorful and clean. The chicken dumpling was my daughter’s favorite. The tea and fresh soy milk was not too sweet — it was perfect! Highly recommend!

As someone who is into a quick bite and real authentic Chinese cuisines and food. I’m Macanese (Chinese + Portugese), this place has it all, with foods authentic to Hong Kong and Macau natives. Taste is on point and the price is very decent for Manhattan standards. A definite recommend if you want a bit of home tasting growing up eating in Chinatown/8Ave/Flushing!

I had the beef noodle soup and dumplings, and they were absolutely warm and delicious. The broth was rich and comforting, perfectly warming me from the inside, and the noodles were wonderfully chewy, pairing beautifully with the soup. The dumplings were served fresh and hot, and every bite was filled with savory juices and flavor. It was the perfect, hearty meal for a chilly day, and both the taste and warmth exceeded my expectations. I would definitely love to come back!

We usually order from this restaurant via toasttab.com and delivery fee is now $100. Not an error either. Was told to just come and pick up or order via other delivery options.

4.5 stars for the area - best dim sum in flat iron area. Surprisingly good noodle soups. Much much better than Awesome Dim Sum nearby which inexplicably has a higher rating. Maybe more Westerners reviewed that one? Tim Ho Wan is more authentic down in union square. And Din Tai Fung in Times Square is legit. But this is the best in the neighborhood. And very friendly.

Great spot for Cantonese food outside of Chinatown! Very casual place where you order at the counter and wait for your number to be called. We had pork and duck noodle soup and pork and chicken over rice, along with a roasted pork rice noodle roll. All the meat was very tender and cooked really well. The rice noodle rolls are always my favorite! And of course we had to end the meal with an egg tart! Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

We ordered take out via the kiosk. Sometimes the kiosk is a hit or miss. The staffs were friendly. They spoke Cantonese. We ordered dim sum. Dim sum is a bit over priced. Remember to take out the paper on the bottom of the roast pork buns! Personally, I would go to Chinatown for the dim sum for the price of dim sum, however if you want to avoid Chinatown's crowdedness and long wait, this is a good alternative. Food: 3/5 Ambience:3/5 Service: 3/5

In the mood for a la carte dim sum? Dim Sum Sam has got you covered from early AM to like 9:30pm (last I checked). The dim sum is tasty - love the siu mai - and is not Americanized. Get your goods to go, or sit and enjoy. During nicer weather, you've got Madison Square Park right there. Enjoy that vitamin D! Peep the lunch specials. The math may math for you if you want roast pork on rice (hint: you do!) and a lemon ice tea. Yes, prices are higher than Chinatown, but you're not in Chinatown. Credit accepted.

We ordered the minced beef congee, pan-fried chive dumpling, shu mai, and shrimp dumplings. The portions were just right for me and my friend. The food was served quickly, & there was plenty of seating available. Overall, it's a great spot for a quick and satisfying dim sum fix!

Maybe great to get takeout food at this place. I had my Sunday lunch here and I need to order by the front entrance without prices. Eat-in area is good and choices of sauce for ourself. Menu choice is not such a wide but I could get just what I wanted. Wanted small wonton soup but it was a big portion, maybe good for share with 2-3. I ordered at front and pickup food when ready by myself and ask for tip at front before how I know the system, that's tricky enough because I did not get ANY service from them. Food it self, I felt frozen foods steam up except wonton soup. There's many ways to improve this place including food quality and humanly service. 3 items and paid $29. I had un-satisfied lunch here. I may find better place around here.

Ok spot; Good enough to fill your belly until you can get a full meal. Typical Asian food items on the menu. Don't expect Chinatown prices but expect the midtown ones. The staff was welcoming and receptive to assist you with finding whatever you needed. The restaurant was clean and the staff cleaned as each party got up from the tables.

Great to-go place. The food was fairly good. I would say their specialty is duck overall. The soup dumplings were a 6/10, pork chives dumplings 8.5/10, shrimp dumpling 9/10, and roasted duck dumpling 7/10. I have mixed reviews if the food but service was immaculate and the layout is super cute for seating. The bbq duck noodle soup was very sweet. The broth was good but got cold easily. I would give this place a 3.75, not too bad.

Delicious! At Dim Sum Sam, you order and pick up your food at the front counter and in the back, they have a well lit clean dining area with a screen to monitor your order progress. In the hall between the two, you can see into the kitchen and watch your food being prepared. The food was ready after a short wait, utensils and sauce are located at a station near the entrance of the dining area. The dim sum tasted fresh and flavorful and the rice plates were delicious! I had the crispy pork belly rice plate and the meat was tender and a little chewy and the pork skin was super crispy. But the really show stopper was the sauce that was drizzled on top, absolutely amazing, with the pork and after with the rice left over at the bottom of the plate!

Convenient place for one dinner dim sum. Ordered a few things and the portions were reasonable. Not the most amazing dim sum ever but fast prep and plenty of seating.

Great little place to order take out. Ordered the noodle soup with two toppings, roasted duck and bbq roast pork. Also got an order of shrimp dumplings. Dumplings were solid! Great chew on the wrapper and plump shrimp. Soup was tasty and porky, great egg noodle texture, tasty duck, bbq pork was pretty good, perfectly cooked greens, and jammy marinated egg Wish I had some spicier chili oil to compliment the soy and vinegar

Fast casual. Chinese BBQ with some combos under $15 that come with their portugese egg tart (what their known for and its delicious) and a lemon tea drink (this is very unsweetened compared to what I'm used to in HK and Vancouver). We were big fans of their egg tarts which had a milky soft egg custard that we like. The BBQ pork are pretty good as is their duck noodles. Their beef brisket is spicy so beware, but still tasty - no complaints! Inside past the cashier, you'll see the cooks and bbq hanging, and past that they have a nice, spacious, clean space with plenty of seats and tables to dine in.

Me and my chums were stopped by for lunch. I ordered the minced beef rice noodle roll, roast duck puffs, and soup dumplings. The rice noodle roll was satisfactory as the rolls were soft and elastic. The duck puffs were the best! Succulent pieces of roasted duck wrapper in the flakiest pastry! And the soup dumplings were mid, the skin was kinda rubbery so it pops very easily and the meat filling was a bit tough. Overall, this is a great spot for quick and standard dimsum! It should be noted that you order at the counter and seating is limited. You also get your own utensils and sauces from the sauce bar.

Surprisingly quite modern and spacious with seating in the back. The dim sum dishes are definitely more expensive than expected, but it's generally fair and expected for its Flatiron location. I've had a few buns, pastries, and hot drinks here, and all were solid.

After a stressful trip to Home Depot (home improvement is serious business,) I needed some comfort food! I had walked by this place a few times and saw that they had roast pork over rice so made a beeline. Recommend getting the combo (roast pork over rice that comes with an egg tart and lemon iced tea)- it's a good deal! The roast pork was phenomenal, just the right amount of fat and chew, and portions were quite big as well. The rice bowl is topped with some veggies, spicy pickles and half a marinated egg along with the slabs of roast pork. Service was fast and efficient, they packaged it up for me very nicely because I got it for take out. I saw that they had a combo version of the wonton noodles, so that is next on my list! Good spot if you want a nice roast pork fix!

I'm becoming less adventurous in my old age and in the cold weather, oh well, one of those things will improve in a few weeks. Dim Sum Sam has earned a spot in the Relatively Close To PATH Heavy Rotation list, but if I keep going on about the roast meats and the shrimp dumplings I might get impeached. So I diversified tonight, and enjoyed the outstanding pork rice noodle roll. After many visits, I'd have to say the only thing I don't heartily recommend is spicy cucumbers, just because there are other places that really make it "hurt so good." If you're in a vegetable mood, the mushroom and tofu skin dish is a more unique choice. Carnivores should try a pork-and-duck combo, do not pass go.

Wow! Dim sum all day every day?! And they don't close on holidays?!! Where can you find dim sum that opens after 8 AM daily? Only in NYC! It's honestly should be 5 stars, but I don't know if I liked the Har Gow here. I'm almost certain that the Har Gow is not made in house, and is rather frozen. I guess it because when I ordered the Har Gow, the bottom sticks to the paper plates. It's the same problem I run into at home when I re-stream frozen shrimp dumplings. Otherwise, great indoor air quality here and plenty of seating in the back! What's not to love? Fast casual is the style to be!!

Was craving Roast Duck so came across this place located less than 5 minutes walk away from my office. Ordered the 2 meat combo over rice; Roast Duck and Roast Pork. Paid extra for the Roast Pork. They got my order wrong and gave me BBQ Pork with Roast Pork instead. Super disappointed as I specifically came for the Roast Duck. The BBQ Pork was too lean which made it kind of dry and the Roast Pork was way too fatty, not enough actual pork. Skin was crispy but can tell it's not super fresh. Came with an over-boiled egg and some pickled veggies. Sweet soy sauce coating rice was good but not enough. Was not able to check my order upon receiving it because the bag was stapled when handed to me. Had to ask for utensils too. Not sure if I'll go out of my way to order from here again but will give it another shot if craving Chinese BBQ while in the area and need a quick meal.

Pork soup dumplings were amaze. It came with chili oil and vinegar and the combo was great

Now this is food. It's amazingly flavorful, and the texture is just amazing and on point. I ordered a batch of foods from dim sum to noodles to appetizer. Each dish slays. On top of that, they followed the instructions and didn't mess up orders. (Which is rare for a Mandarin restaurant lol based on my experience). It's smooth experience.

Ordered the soy sauce chicken soup with ho fen, there wasn't much flavor but there were big portions of chicken. I need to come back and try the dim sum items! The prices are also pretty fair.

Still excellent food. Been here a few times. The dim sum and Peking duck is excellent. Noodle soup is top notch. Don't like the cold chicken feet - being blended with random peppers makes it taste like peppers when it should taste more bland. Great HK iced coffee. We will be back!

Also another hidden gem. Amazing. FOOD: Wonton Soup. Duck - a lot of meat. Steamed Spare Ribs. Shu Mai. Beef Cheung Foon. BBQ Pork baked buns. Soy Sauce Chicken.

... late night work day today so - I treated myself - and my brother. - and his coworker - lol :)!!! Honestly I was looking to try summer salt next door- lol - but i saw the review on the window - and thought I should go for dim sum - much lighter than Mexican late at night. I walked in- nice and bright - there were plenty of people on line. ~ waiting for orders - grub hub guys nonstops and tables full of patrons - HOW BAD COULD IT BE? Soooooooo glad and happy i went for it!! The girl taking orders was very nice and pleasant- patient too- i could not make up my mjnd- and was asking for than a few questions!! Lol. - no! I was not holding up the line though!! I used the restroom while my order was being prepared- super clean too! Tables were well taken care of as well. Garbage was tidy and kitchen was neat!! Says a lot - at least in my books!! I received my order - in a timely fashion- well packed and made to order; so much I burned my tongue biting into my food- well worth it though!! I order shrimp dumplings, pork dumplings and spring rolls- hmmm. Hmmm sooo good!!! Hit the spot!! Nice and light too!! I urge you to try as well!! Crispy Shrimp Roll. Shrimp Dumplings

Edit 8/17/23: Came back for Dim Sum. It was a hit and miss. Hit: Shu Mai - reminds me of my childhood having Dim Sum in Chinatown Chicken Feet - tender and same as above Xiao Long Bao - flavorful, that the sauce is not needed Miss: Roast Duck Dumpling - too sticky and mushy I didn't even taste the duck... Scallion Pancake - needs more scallion!

Good not great. For the price it's fantastic. Soup dumplings had a lot of flavor and the place was very clean

The food was ok, not so great so I can't give 4 stars. I would eat again but I don't like the options they provide to what I like. The chicken dumpling was mmm ok, the scallion pancakes was crispy and different than I normally eat but I enjoyed the flavor after it was soften from chewing. The shrimp rolls was skinny but good to me.

We should have came here a long long time ago! The first time this place came up, we didn't go. But when Dim Sum Sam was along the way one day as a quick bite, we finally got to experience the gem we initially missed out on. The etiquette was order-at-the-cashier-and-pick-up-your-food style. There's even an automated speaker announcing your order number. Note "Order ___, please prepare" means pick up your food! The Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup ($8.95) was deeelish! We paid $10 for some wontons elsewhere, but these were slightly cheaper for the same great taste! I could taste the black pepper seasoning on it, with a mouthful of bouncy shrimp chew. The veggies also tasted so sweet in the soup. The soup was more oilier than I would have liked, and not as flavorful. I wish there was a vinegar condiment to add some flare. The BBQ Pork Rice Noodle Roll ($6.50) was ok, given it was nothing special. The pork pieces were tiny. If you're feeling like something is lacking, it's probably the soy sauce. There's a condiments counter! Maybe I'm just excited I found this flavor again, but the Iced Hong Kong Style Milk Tea ($4.25) was the best surprise and what made the meal for me, albeit overpriced. The milk tea gave me flashbacks to old packaging $2 bubble tea from my childhood. It was not bitter, like I thought usual HK styles are. Either way, this was a must try! Dim Sum Sam unlocked some nostalgia in me for how far bubble tea has come. And an eagerness to visit Hong Kong! I'd definitely come back to try more options.

Grabbed some char siew Bao and salted egg baked buns before heading to the skating rink in Bryant park. Totally legit. Returned for lunch 3 hours later. The dishes do not disappoint. Authentic and reasonably priced. Street parking right outside restaurant. Nice to see a dim sum chain that offers traditional authentic Cantonese food and dim sum but in a clean modern environment (no sticky tables/ floors and clean restrooms!)

We picked this place to have a big lunch and it didn't disappoint. Ordered half duck and bunch of dim sum items like shrimp shumai, chicken dumplings and egg tar. The duck is super tasty, crisp skin, tender meat, delicious with the suck sauce. The quantity is large enough to share among 2/3 people. The dim sum items are smaller in portion, but they are not bad. I'd have preferred them to have softer/fresher skin, but that might take even longer for a already slow kitchen. The restaurant has open window for duck station. There are plenty of seats at the back for dine-in. Sadly there's only soy, duck and chili sauce at filling station, no utensils or napkins. When your order is ready they call at the register, and also do an announcement at the back. Overall not a real dim sum experience, but good place for having a large meal.

I have been here a number of times, while there is better in Chinatown or Flushing, this one is great for when you wanna grab something quick to catch the express bus. The price isn't bad and the food is good. Will be back.

The place is bigger than I was expecting when seeing it from outside. We came at peak lunch time so the restaurant was quite full and I was a bit disappointed that the food didn't come in steamers but they probably had to use them for other orders. The congee is a good portion and between two of us we couldn't finish it so we still had about one bowl left to take home. The dumplings all were good portions as well and the chili oil was sooo good! I took some home in a small container, they'll give you a lid if you ask for one at the counter! The egg tart crust was buttery and flakey and the inside was a little jiggly and not too sweet. The coffee milk tea was way too sweet with regular sugar and ice so I would recommend getting 50% sugar, the lemon iced tea with regular sugar and ice was perfectly refreshing and didn't taste too sweet at all. This is a place I would definitely stop by if I'm craving dim sum and in the area.

Came here and was happily surprised with the quality AND quantity of food I got! We got this plate of roast duck as well as a couple other dishes. The roast duck was very flavorful and I was happy to taste that it was not bland at all! The service is extremely friendly and it is a self-seated area as well. Great place to go to, although it did take a lot longer than expected for our food to come out.

It's one of my go-to spots for lunch in the area. They have quite a lot selections to choose such as rice bowls, noodles, wonton soup and dim sum. The cashier takes order very efficiently and food is prepared quickly too. It's a self-serve place. Once your order number is called, you pick up your food tray at the front then you can dine inside. Today I got seafood rice noodles and one BBQ pork bun. The rice noodles ($6.50) is so tasty and it included decent amount of shrimps and scallops. The bun was so so. The flavor is ok but I would expect more pork in it if it costs almost $3. The price is definitely higher than regular restaurants in Chinatown for the portion you get. Still, if you are craving for Asian food for lunch, you can try it out.

Stopped by for a quick snack to eat before catching my bus. In the quick five minutes I visited the space is clean, bright and warm. The Din Sun selection is pretty extensive but I rushed through in ordering: steamed pork bun and vegetable spring roll. Both items were @$6.50 each which for small bites I find a bit pricey. The steamed pork buns, 3 minis, were delicious. The spring rolls, three pieces, were also tasty. However, for that price I honestly could find a better meal, salad at DIG, and healthier. Sadly, this is a one night only for me.

I never thought I'd see the day where a traditional Cantonese restaurant with hanging ducks in the window would set up shop in Flatiron right on 23rd street. I didn't know there was a market for this cuisine I grew up eating in the area but maybe that goes to show how little I know about the area because I've observed pretty steady dining traffic here since they opened. The chefs and staff are all Chinese, and even answer their phones in Chinese by default, so they're serving a clientele of Chinese customers as much as non-Chinese customers in the area. As for the food, the limited menu includes Cantonese classics like wonton noodle soup, congee, some limited dim sum, and rice noodle rolls. For my pescatarian palate, I found the options somewhat limited since most dishes contain pork or chicken, but I've enjoyed a few things on my visits over the last few months they've been open. The shrimp rice rolls are pretty good, as are the shrimp dumplings and shrimp rolls. The vegetarian congee is super bland-- I think it's disappointing when a place needs to rely on meat to make a dish flavorful, and their vegetarian versions of these dishes are an afterthought with little to no flavor. The seating area in the back is truly bare bones, but it's clean and rarely crowded. You order and pay up front and bus your tables yourself. I much prefer another dim sum place right up the street from Dim Sum Sam, which has a more extensive menu and much more flavorful dishes, but I'm pleased to find a traditional Cantonese restaurant in the neighborhood. Plus, their egg tarts are phenomenal when fresh out of the oven. Good enough for multiple return visits.

The cashier was so incredibly helpful when I asked what vegetarian-friendly options there were and I ended up deciding on two types of steamed buns to go: the vegetable and the spicy mushroom. My only real qualm was that the spicy mushroom really lacked the kick I was hoping for. It came with a chili oil that I thought might help, but though the flavor was good, it wasn't spicy at all. I will definitely be back to dine-in and try the other veggie options like the scallion pancakes and rice dish!

Omg the chili oil??!! Theirs was one of the most flavorful yet not that spicy chili oils and it was amazing. Anyways, I got the minced pork rice rolls, siu mai, and har gow. A little more pricey that what I usually pay in Chinatown but it's on Broadway, what'd you expect. They gave a HUGE amount of pork in the rice roll which was great. It wasn't really a roll like I'm used to. They kind of just scrunched it together. But still overall very good and they gave vegetables with it! The other two were good. Typical, nothing out of the water. It's a typical Cantonese chop shop where they have the hanging roast meats (wish they had it in the window for people to see as they walk by-but it's inside the store past the cashier). Good choice if you can't make it to Chinatown!

After a tiring workday, I craved dumplings and decided to give this place a visit. I opted for Set B. The dumplings were delightful, and although the egg buns were out, the taro bun and pork bun made tasty substitutes. My partner and I enjoyed the experience so much that we returned the next day to try the black truffle shrimp dumpling, expecting a rich truffle flavor. To our surprise we didn't taste any truffle at all, however it did have a subtle truffle scent in the wrapper. The shrimp dumpling nevertheless remained delicious.

Was excited to check out this place since this is one of the few dim sum places in the area that's opened for breakfast. I ordered a siu mai and HK milk tea. It was $11 so definitely not a cheap breakfast!. The siu mai was freshly made and tasted delicious. The milk tea is not quite authentic HK style, but it's about as close as it gets in midtown NYC. The ordering process was easy but the wait was longer than expected. There were only two customers ahead of me and it took about 10 minutes to get my order. If you're eating in, there are plenty of seating in the back. All in all I was happy with my experience. Will definitely come back and try the other dim sum offerings.

Liked it. After 6 miles east run, this is the best to recharge . Lol I fun because I really love to eat

In my opinion, at least for hargow, shumai and cheung fun, most dimsum places offer more or less same taste profile. Or maybe I am not sophisticated. A deciding factor is the temperature of the food served. I have been to several places that disappointed me with cold dumplings. Tried this place several times and all dimsums we ordered were served in right temperature (albeit plastics containers and minus one star). Besides classic dimsum dumplings, egg tart and noodle soup were also decent. Easy to order and pick up system is also convenient.

Dim Sum Sam is yum, yum, yum. Also super fast and very nice. My Mr. & I are often in Flatiron and DSS has been our go to spot for quick and tasty eats. I have to say we will be taking a break from doing so as the last time we stopped by and decided to eat in, the soy sauce chicken was sadly stone cold. Very strange, must have been an off day for them.

Two weeks ago I had such a tasty lunch of roast duck on rice with choy fun that I decided to have it again but with noodle soup. I asked for the duck to be kept separate so it wouldn't get soggy. When I saw the dish I was upset as the duck was 99% fatty. Where were the pieces with meat on them? Then the soup had a smell which was not appetizing. How was this made? The thin noodles? Instant! An awful lunch.

Dim Sum Sam has been on my rotation of lunch options pretty regularly. Located in Flatiron, they have an assortment of dim sum, but my favorite things to order are probably the rice bowls or the noodle soups which are comforting on a rainy day. I usually get my orders to go but they have a dining area in the back. The restaurant is bright, clean and airy. Sometimes during busy periods, the wait after you order can be up to 10 -15 min long. You can also use their website to place your order online and pick up in the store. I've been here several items and everything I've ordered so far is super delicious. You can also see the kitchen where they make everything to order which is cool! My favorite items are the + Shrimp and Pork Wonton Noodle Soup + BBQ Roast Pork over Rice The prices are very reasonable, portions are filling and the staff is helpful. Highly recommend!

Yes. Dim sum is one of my favorite things to eat. These are so fresh tasting, very high quality ingredients, and comes out quickly. Very clean modern interior, lots of condiments. The har gow had huge pieces of perfectly cooked shrimp and the broth dumplings were super flavorful. Absolutely loved this place. The shiu mai pieces were very large, good value. And loved those gooey sesame balls, not overly fried.

Respectable Dim Sum. Saw this place on Yelp close to our hotel and decided to try it for a quick lunch on our way to Madison Square Park. Easy ordering at the counter, then take your seat in the back of the very clean restaurant. When your order is ready it is displayed on the status board and over the PA. We ordered har gao, shumai, soup dumplings, roasted duck dumplings and a crispy pork bun. All good to excellent. The crispy pork bun, soup dumplings and shumai were our favorites. Service was fast and friendly. When your done, bus your own trays. Spotless restroom.

I thought we could get really good Peking duck here but was disappointed. The way it was cut, you get many little bits of bone in your meat. The outside wasn't crispy at all and needed a little salt. They just pulled it from a refrigerator, I thought it would be fresher. It was cold inside and some pieces were lukewarm. They unapologetically re-microwaved it and there were some hot pieces and some still cool pieces. What a bummer