Steam

I dined at Steam today and had a great experience. The food was authentic and really flavorful. Everyone in the reviews mentioned how amazing their soups were, and they were right – the soup was fantastic. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was attentive. I spent $50 for appetizer, a main course, dessert, and a glass of wine, which I found to be quite reasonable. I’d definitely recommend Steam for anyone looking for Chinese food. Five stars!

We had a great visit!!! First - everyone at the restaurant was very friendly and welcoming, helped us to decide what to order. Everything was tasty- we took the snow peas shrimp dumplings, small won ton soup (arrived with lots of dumplings!), mix soap dumplings and a pan-fried noodles with vegetables and added tofu as well - 10/10!!! We definitely will come back again :)

I got the beef noodle soup, soup dumpling, and beef scallion pancakes. All of which were good but special shout out to the beef in the noodle soup. You could split the meat with your chopsticks. The soup dumplings were great as well. Plenty of soup, the skin was slightly translucent and the pork was great. The price was also reasonable. 10% if you pay with cash

Loved it. No notes. Ambiance is lovely, on the relatively casual side, but you still feel like you’re “out.” The food is great. Dan Dan noodles were soupier than I am used to, but loved it. Eggplant, scallion pancakes and bamboo shoots also delicious. Will be back.

I've been here multiple times over the course of half of a year and the food and service have been consistently spectacular. Hands down my fav dim sum place in the city. I really love how their Truffle or Ginseng soup dumplings burst with the flavor. They're not shy of adding the expensive ingredients (I previously had their truffle egg too) and the taste really justifies this. 100/10 recommended 👌

Steam is a Chinese dim sum place with great dumplings I love sizchuane dumpling with pork and shrimp I don’t like pork though that pork was great and normal pork dumpling with a great general tso chicken great

My first time here and I'm already planning a return visit. The interior was meh - pretty sterile and uninteresting and the service okay - but the food, for the most part, was fabulous. Best salt-and-pepper fried squid I've ever had (and I've been eating it for decades), delicious scallion pancake, great assortment of different soup dumplings, all yummy, creamy brown sugar boba tea, and my vegetarian friend's General Tso's Tofu, which I've never seen on a menu before, rocked. The one item that fell flat was the cold sesame noodles, a fairly bland dish that didn't taste very nutty, which was saved by the addition of a ton of black vinegar, but that wasn't the taste I ordered it for. If they could tweak that I'd give them five stars. But I've already told other friends about it so they can enjoy it, and like I said, I'm going back soon myself to try a bunch of other stuff.

The best soup dumpling in nyc🥹❤️‍🔥the cha ciang mein was also super tasty the noodle was so chewy🥹the pork bun was so good too🤌 very reasonable price I highly recommend !

updated review: Salt and pepper squid DELICIOUS Add that to the must order section

In my quest to find the best soup dumpling in New York, I happened to find a medium blog post (written by someone with the inferior spelling of my first name) that claimed Steam to be the best soup dumpling in the city. As an ardent Nan Xiang devotee, I had to go and see if this place was as good as the blog post said. While the menu at Steam is fairly extensive, I ignored the large majority of it and went straight for my two go to dishes: the crab and pork soup dumpling and the pan fried pork bun (which is basically a crispy fluffy soup dumpling when done right). Presentation wise, both dishes were legit. The soup dumplings had a picture perfect shape with plenty of soup and the pan fried buns were fluffy on the top with a gold brown crispy bottom. Taste wise, the soup dumplings were very good and although I don't know if they're the best in the city, you wouldn't be laughed at for making that case. The pan fried buns were just solid. The flavor was good but I thought there was a bit too much dough and I would have liked to have had more soup/juice inside. Overall, would definitely recommend this spot!

I went to Steam on a Sunday at 11:30am as a group of 5. The reservation wasn't hard to make at all, and when we walked in, there were plenty of tables. The place is decorated with a clean, minimalist vibe and the atmosphere was friendly and comfortable. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, the ginseng and chicken soup dumplings, the black gold lava buns, pan fried dumplings, pan fried pork buns, stir fried string beans, and egg plant with garlic sauce, and the pork and shrimp shui mai. Almost everything was generally pretty tasty and comparable to other dim sum/Asian fusion places in the city. The standout dish for me was the black gold lava buns-they were so soft and fluffy and the filling inside was hot and oozing out when I tore the bun open. There also was a slight fragrant/flowery taste that I haven't tasted in lava buns elsewhere. The stir fried green beans were also delightful-very garlicky and flavorfully fried. However, I found the pork and shrimp shui mai to be a bit lacking-it was drier than I would like. Heads up: ginseng soup dumplings had a very strong ginseng taste, so if you don't like the taste of ginseng, you probably shouldn't get that. Will be coming back just for those lava buns!

Get the truffle dumplings. The xiaolongbao. Definite star of the show- so tasty! The Shanghai rice cakes and green beans were also tasty. I'd love to come back and explore more items on the menu. The interior is very clean and aesthetic and I had a great time dining here.

Super impressed by this spot, came here after seeing it on TikTok but the soup dumplings are definitely the best I've had in the city (more than DTF, joes Shanghai, nanxiang) because it's so juicy but the skin is super thin. We got the pork sampler and each flavor was delicious but we got an extra order of the pork one since it was such a classic flavor. The Shanghai rice cakes were perfectly chewy and had lots of chicken and veggies, it wasn't overly sauced. We also got the salt and pepper squid which was a bit too chewy for my liking but still delicious. For dessert we ordered the red bean pancake and loved this! The price and service were also great - definitely want to come back again and try everything else.

The vibe of the place is pretty chill. I went on a nice solo date shrimp dumplings were good! my favorite out of two. I will say the filling kept slipping out of the actual dumpling and the dumpling was a bit sticky? flavor was bomb tho and shrimp tasted high quality crab and pork dumplings were good but nothing out of the ordinary. I will say I thought they were kinda small lmao

Led here from an Instagram post I saw. They have an extensive menu; if I lived closer I could see myself coming here often to try many dishes. We had the crab meat and pork soup dumplings, scallion pancake, salt and pepper squid, shrimp and pork shumai. Then we added an order of the pork soup dumplings and had the red bean pancake to finish everything off. The salt and pepper squid was my favorite! Really enjoyed the seasonings. The scallion pancake was okay, not something I'd order again. We didn't think there was much difference between the two soup dumplings; you could probably just order the pork ones. By the time the red bean pancake came out, we were stuffed but I can't pass up red bean! On the Wednesday night we dined there it was very busy with diners and a continual flow of take out orders.

Big comfortable clean modern space with space between tables and a few separated areas. In a good west village location. So that's great. Service good too, efficient, polite. I wish the food was great. Some was good (pan fried pork buns, wonton soup), others not so much (dan dan). Worth another try.

My favorite Dim Sum spot! We drive all the way from queens to Manhattan for this restaurant. We love the hot and sour soup, the chicken pan fried noodles, the black truffle and white truffle soup dumplings. It's a casual spot with neat, minimalist decor. The service is always spot on. We had a reservation for 7 people and two people took care of us! Always a good time at Steam (we've been 10+ times).

My husband wanted egg drop soup because he's sick. Read a review they would make it even though it wasn't on the menu. Soup was great. Will order take out again for sure

Food flavors are good, soup dumplings are full flavored and packed full of soup. Service and ambiance are good.

Superb experience. The dumplings were so delicate and bursting with flavor. The service was friendly and on point. The shrimp with chill paste dish was also very tasty and had so many large shrimp we lost count.

From the outside it doesn't seem like a big restaurant but inside it is spacious and nicely designed. They have a cute seating area in the front of the restaurant with a bench, then the bar is located in the middle and a bunch of seating in the back. I walked-in with no expectation; I was just hungry and wanted a quick bit to eat. They have a decent lunch menu so I ordered the General tso meal. Each lunch meal comes with your choice of soup, an app and the meal. I ordered the chicken corn soup. When it arrived I noticed something else in there and asked the waiter if it had eggs in the soup, they confirmed yes, so i was not able to eat it. The rest of the food came out shortly after. The General Tso was really sweet, which I wasn't the biggest fan of. As a lunch special you do get a decent amount of food. And for the price it makes sense. My only issue was the soup. Egg was not listed in the ingredients, just chicken and corn, so I was really disappointed. They took the soup away and didn't offer to give me something else, since i couldn't eat it. My waiter just shrugged and took my bowl away. Overall, it was an ok experience.

We are very big on soup dumplings, from Joe Shanghai to din tai fung we tried a lot in between. I must say, these are a 9.2/10 and the points taken off are for the regular pork. Truffle pork soup dumplings 10/10 and pork and crab 10/10. Beans were delicious, rice cakes eh I could pass, pepper squid yum, pea shoot dumplings also YUM. Highly recommend and will come back to try more !! Clean restaurant , service is attentive I just wish the waitress wasn't so rough around the edges but good nonetheless.

Service: 4/5 Food: 3/5 Ambiance: casual, good for groups of all sizes, conversation Came as a group of 12 for a birthday dinner. Food came out timely. Portions were a little small for the price. Good place for trying a bunch of things + sharing with guests. What I Ordered: - leek + shrimp dumplings: skin came apart, decent flavor - black gold lava bun: aesthetic, inside wasn't super creamy- found some chunks - szechuan wonton: spicy, not sure what the filling is - cucumber salad: fresh, crunchy, a little spicy - cold sesame noodles: small portion, nutty, but not super flavorful - salt + pepper squid*: cripsy + tender, not spicy at all - half crispy duck: pale in color, salty - eggplant with garlic sauce*: saucy, good w rice - chicken fried rice: standard, very tender chicken *must try

Steam is a great soup dumpling restaurant on 6th Avenue. It has been on our list since it opened and we finally made it there. The pork soup dumplings are terrific. Noodle and other dishes are excellent too. By the way, it is a Chinese restaurant with nothing that would make it fusion. The service is very good.

Really great service and the restaurant is very cute and clean. The food was all really good and came out pretty quickly

The soup dumpling was the winner dish! This is going to be my XLB go to for a while (at least before DTF opens ha!) so juicy, so delicate, good size, clean! Can't wait to come back already.

Steam is my new go-to spot for dumplings in NYC. It is a very average looking place that serves superlative high-quality dim sum dishes. While it looks very average, the quality of ingredients and execution is absolutely top notch. We started with both the pork and the chicken truffle soup dumplings, and both were the best in NYC. Thin dumpling wrappers managed to maintain their structural integrity, keeping the tasty broth and delicious filling from spilling out. While the truffle LXB offered by most dumpling joints in NYC are gimmicky at best, at Steam the earthy truffle balances nicely with the chicken filling and rich broth. Another winner are the szechuan wontons, which have a very nice spicy sauce. We also enjoyed the beef shumai. Great service and superb food...I can't wait to go back!

Eating here was so amazing! I tried pork soup dumplings for the first time and they were so good! I also got beef friend rice which was excellent - it was seasoned well and tasted great. The space has a great cozy feel, perfect for a fall afternoon or evening. I hope to come back here soon!

Clean and friendly environment. It was a raining afternoon around 4:30pm and the place is still full, this tells you how good this place is. I dine here last time, so since it's raining, I just want to grab something to go. I ordered the pork steam soup dumplings and pan fried pork buns. They're as good as I remembered, until I found something sharp and weird when I shoved a pan friend pork bun in my mouth, it was a long metal string?! Now I have mixed feelings.... Will I go back again?!

Been waiting to check out this spot for a minute! Took the family there this late afternoon for a dim sum lunch. Sunday afternoon, plenty of seating, no crowds. I loved the wood-panel decor; it made for a clean aesthetic. I really wanted some hot tea, and while there is no tea on the menu, I inquired and they were able to bring me out a house-brewed green tea option. :D I am also not one for sake, but my cousin got a bottle of the Ozeki Nigori (strawberry), and it was DELICIOUS. It's so rare to find a fruity sake! I definitely recommend. Now I came here with recommendations to try the black truffle and pork soup dumplings, and the fried rice. I recommend you get the soup dumpling sampler like I did, because I couldn't decide between the black truffle pork and the crab meat and pork dumplings, so getting a sampler of all the soup dumplings put me at ease. I will say the truffle dumplings are definitely a deliciously unique taste, but you don't need 6 of them unless you're in a group and everyone wants to try. The pan-fried pork dumplings were ALSO very good. And I ended up going with the spam-fried rice, which I loved. SO flavorful. The dish that blew us all away? THE FREAKING CRISPY DUCK, OMG. Hands down, the best crispy duck I've ever experienced. When you forked the meat (I realize this is an amusing description, but bear with me here), you AUDIBLY heard the CRISP of the duck. Yes, this is saying something. And there there was this delicious duck dipping sauce...My cousin gave me a piece and told me to share with my other cousin. After one dip and bite, I said no, sorry, I can't share this, and gobbled the rest down. The rich flavor, the impossibly crispy skin over juicy tender meat...I am waving a banner now telling you if you if you're reading this and love duck get this crispy duck. If you've never had duck before and want to try it, try this duck. It stole the show. We also got the braised pork belly noodle soup, but you can pass on that one; it was nothing special. Overall, we had a great family lunch here.

I had a really quick meal here and the service was great as well as the food. The inside is nothing special but it's a nice quick meal of Chinese. Stir fried rice cakes: 9/10 I really enjoyed this dish! I got it with spam, which may be a hot take, but overall I loved the flavor of the dish. The sauce on all the vegetables and the rice cakes was very good. I do think some of the rice cakes were a little undercooked so that could've been improved but otherwise they were very chewy and tasty, I would happily come back for this dish. I also thought it was reasonably priced given the portion size.

Best soup dumplings I've had in the US outside of Ding Tai Fung... great skin, delicious broth, and bigger dumplings than normal! I prefer the meat flavor more fragrant/umami and less sweet, but this is partially a personal preference. Other dishes are good as well, pretty great price performance overall with efficient service. :)

Came here on a Saturday for dinner and had to wait about 30 mins to get seated for a table of four. Highly recommend the soup dumplings; probably the best I've had thus far in NYC! They are the soupiest of any I've tried, and so flavorful. Everything else was kind of just okay. If I came back I'd probably just order a bunch of soup dumplings LOL

I love the restaurant's delicious Scallion Pancake, Pork Jia Jang Mian Noodles, and Shanghai Pork Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)! Also I love their wooden atmosphere, with the roof accessories standing out. I really recommend going to that place next time you go to New York City!

Food (3/5): While the food was ok, relative to the price it could've been better. My favorites were the soup dumplings and pan fried pork buns. The salt and pepper squid was also good. The twice cook pork was definitely subpar because it came with almost no meat. The sauteed mustard greens were really bitter and the fried soft noodles were alright but not particularly exciting. Overall ok in terms of food but the price of approx $20+ per dish is a bit steep for the small portions and average food. Service (4/5): Food came reasonably fast and they got us seated efficiently. They were helpful when asked and they honored the Yelp offer for the free red bean pancake. Overall good service although they could've checked up on us more frequently. Ambiance (4/5): It's a nice clean restaurant with decent table space and seating. Bathrooms and overall restaurant were well maintained. There aren't any over-the-top decorations but it does well as a restaurant.

Excellent service! Situated in Greenwich Village, Steam offers speedy and thorough service. Came with a reservation, and the waitress came back to take our order promptly. We also did not wait long for the food. The bathrooms were clean, and the decorations made for a calming atmosphere. Even before eating, the food smelled wonderful (especially the Lemongrass Curry dish), and the staff were friendly, cheerfully greeting me on the way in and out. We ordered: - Chicken dumplings - Pork Dumplings - Lemongrass Curry w Beef - Lava Bun

Come asap if you want authentic Chinese/Shanghainese food! I walked in on a Sunday night and waited for about 5 minutes before we got seated for a party of 2. Interior was adequately lit and felt clean and modern. Waiters were quick, attentive, and friendly. For food, we ordered: - Shanghai style lo mein - Wuxi spare ribs - Crab meat & pork XLB - Chicken corn soup (L) - Red bean pancake (FREE with Yelp check-in!) Honestly, ALL of these dishes were a 10/10! They were so flavorful (especially the spare ribs, they are to die for). I'm happy to announce that their xiao long baos are VERY comparable to those at Din Tai Fung - similar tasty soupy meat wrapped inside a soft, chewy, thin outer shell. The red bean pancake had a warm and perfectly crispy outer shell embedding a middle layer of soft red bean paste. The 2 of us family styled everything and ended up very full and content. I'm very excited to return and try their other dishes!

Good prices for good quality food. We walked in straight off the street and didn't have to make a reservation to be seated and served immediately. Waiters get straight to business and are very efficient. Nicely decorated and interesting interior, with many references to Shanghai. Overall pleasant experience.

Very cozy interior and kind staff. Went on a Sunday night and was able to grab a seat once we walked in. The food was good, particularly the beef wrapped in scallion pancake stood out to me the most. For the Szechuan wontons, I expected them to be more juicy but I really loved the sauce that paired so nicely with the wontons. I also got the soup dumpling which was as expected, nothing special in my opinion.

Everything was delicious. Scallion Pancake- Light, crispy, and very enjoyable. General Tso's Chicken- The sauce was so flavorful. It was the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Shanghai Style Lo Mein- Tasty thicker noodles. I love the vegetables in this dish. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants better quality Chinese food than from fast food places.

This is a new favorite for when near union square. I love their clean look and thoughtful decor. The service was excellent and the food delicious. I will be coming back for sure.

SO YUM!! You know the soup dumplings are gonna be good when the skin isn't thick - and these were delicious!! The Pork Soup Dumplings and Shanghai Style Lo Mein are both a MUST and classic dishes - chef's kiss! The Black Truffle & Pork Soup Dumplings had an elevated taste, where the truffle wasn't overpowering. The staff was extremely attentive, quick, and friendly. The interior was also very clean and comfortable. I'm so glad a soup dumpling GEM finally opened up in this part of NYC - 1000% recommend!!

~ Crab meat & Pork Soup Dumplings (4/5) ~ I really like the soup dumplings!! The skin is thin (contrary to the Shanghai style thick skin), which is what I prefer, and very juicy filling, lots of soup that explodes in my mouth when I bite into it! However I can't really taste the crab meat, next time I'll just order normal pork soup dumpling. ~ Leek & Shrimp Dumpling (2/5) ~ Disappointed... the dumpling skin is too soft and all mushy. It should have been chewy and springy. The filling is ok though, great leek flavour and the amount of shrimp in there is decent. Will I be back? Yes I only ordered takeaway this time and ate it in a bit of a rush, but I'd like to come back and sit down and enjoy me some nice pork soup dumplings.

Best xiao long bao in New York City. Shrimp dumpling too. Quiet and chill. Wish they had a larger variety of dim sum, but really terrific food...

Tasty, authentic, clean, and veg friendly! Please bring a location to my neighborhood As a vegetarian, I often feel left behind and don't have many options I'm excited about, but at Steam there were just enough options that I was excited and sad that I couldn't try everything. Scallion oil noodles: chewy fresh noodles were delish. The sauce was quite brothy. Yum Crispy tofu: cubes were crispy and coated in sauce to perfection Veggie dumplings: tasty and refreshing. Not unforgettable, but I'd happily eat again I left here feeling satisfied while also feeling pretty clean and light. I'd recommend this place to anyone!

A very affordable, no frills spot for Chinese comfort food! The soup dumplings, which is what I came for, were very on point. Out of the three, my favorite was the truffle. I also loved the enoki sautéed with watercress, and the truffle fried rice has a nice fragrant taste with a bit of char to the rice and juicy tiny mushrooms scattered throughout. Great restaurant to come with a group and try lots of things in the menu, and the service is also really fast.

My friends and I recently visited Steam and had a great visit! The storefront can be easy to miss, but what a great spot to find! Everyone was so friendly from when we walked in and the servers were great. We ordered teas to start and I got the Thai tea, which I really enjoyed. All of the food was great. I really enjoyed the sweet red bean pancake, and have been wanting another ever since trying this one here! Everyone at the table ordered a few different dishes to split. I really loved the pork buns, soup dumplings, and beef shumai. I would definitely order all of these dishes again, and even splitting these with two others, I was very full. The interior is cute with the decor and is modern, but also has a cozy/warm feel. From the busy street outside, this feels like a nice, quiet escape. Next time that I am in the area, I will definitely be coming back!

Very good xlbs. Decent service and definitely better than Din Tai Fung. Their menu prices are slightly lower than them as well.

The food was amazing!! Best Wonton soup I have ever had. Loved the soup dumplings and pork buns. Great spot. Delicious and lowkey dim sum spot in nyc

5 star for sure! The crab soup dumping is so so so good! The skin is very thin, crab meat is much more than the one in Flushing! The wine chicken is very good too. Has enough wine flavor and chicken is very tender! Must try here! Very impressive and good job!

Very delicious local spot. I don't know if the XLB is made in house, but it is definitely fresh and not the pre-packaged kind. Every item we had was great. We will definitely go again next time we're in town. Good A/C in the summer too. This is important, haha

Shanghainese style lo mein was done well with an appropriate amount of sauce. The pork soup dumplings had good broth and were constructed well.

Stopped by for lunch with my friend, and Steam exceeded my expectations by far! The restaurant itself is pretty casual with high-quality food and reasonable prices. Service was friendly, and we didn't feel rushed. Of all the dim sum we ordered, my favorites were the pan-fried pork buns and the soup dumplings. There were so many other items on the menu that I did not get to try, so I am looking forward to coming back!

Food 4/5 Overall I like the food. It's also not my first time here so I know what the food is like. The first time I came here with a huge group, I just had a small bite of everything, and it was overall great coz we ordered tons of food. This time, I came here for a smaller group, and It surprised me how small the portion is. Besides the bao and dumpling dish, all of the stir-fried dishes only had a few pieces of meat in it. I can understand that the restaurant is slightly on the pricey side since it is in a prime location. However, I don't feel like I ate what I paid for. The soup dumplings and the pan fried port buns are overall decent and I would order them again. Service: 5/5 No complaints here. The restaurant was busy that day and we got to sit down pretty quickly. The waiter also came really fast with our food. It was the Halloween day, so everyone dressed up.

Still the best Shanghaies in town. No other one. Approved by Shanghaiese. Their new white truffle chicken soup dumplings are amazing that you don't want to miss!

We decided to pop in here for a quick dinner after work and we were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meal and service. When we arrived we were seated immediately (didn't need a reservation) and given menus to look over. They've got an extensive option but after careful consideration we went with the scallion pancakes, vegetable lo mein, and chicken soup dumplings. A good amount of food for two people. They also brought out the food faster than expected which was appreciated. Ambiance is relaxing and inviting with warm hues and comfortable seating. Come here with friends or family for a guaranteed good meal.

I love their lunch specials! For $15 you get soup, rice, 2 pork fried dumplings, and an entree. Lunch is ready for pick-up in 10 minutes, and they always answer the phone on the 2-3rd ring. Very nice staff. If you're in the area and need to stop by to get food, this is the place. It's casual and Asian fusion (not necessarily authentic). Will come time and time again.