YAUMAY

I swear this is the best dim sum I’ve ever had. And I have had a lot, where I am from, Vancouver, we have a huge hongkong population and insane amount of dim sum restaurants, and none of them are as good as this place, and I’ve had many. Even though the price is high, I am 100% going to bring my parents there and treat them a nice dinner.

This is hands-down the best dim sum I’ve had in central Tokyo. It’s on the pricier side, so I save it for special occasions, but it never disappoints. The shark fin dumpling soup is absolutely incredible—rich, flavorful, and worth every bite. Highly recommend for a memorable dim sum experience!

Delicious! We had some of the best dim sum we've ever tasted here. We ordered most of the dishes with the blue checkmarks (the restaurant’s top picks) plus a few extras, and honestly, everything was amazing. The flavors were spot on across the board. The music was a little loud at times, but it added to the lively vibe. If you manage to snag a reservation, you're definitely in for a treat.

Expensive and ultimately disappointing. This restaurant was highly recommended by a friend, so I came with high expectations. While the service was attentive and professional, the food did not meet the standard I would expect for the extremely high prices. Out of the eight dishes we ordered, only about three stood out as memorable. The rest were acceptable but not remarkable, and certainly not reflective of the premium pricing. I understand that Michelin-level dining comes with higher costs, and I am happy to pay for truly exceptional food. Unfortunately, in this case, the quality did not justify the price. To be fair, the service was very attentive. My teenage children even noticed how quickly staff refilled water, which was impressive. However, excellent service is something we experienced widely across Tokyo, so it did not offset the overall dining experience. I was also surprised that despite having multiple staff assigned to each table, communication in languages other than Japanese was quite limited. As someone fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, this made ordering and interaction more challenging than expected. Overall, this was a very expensive meal that did not deliver the level of food quality or value we anticipated.

Their dim sum was truly exceptional! I ordered all the dishes marked with the blue ticks, and they easily ranked among the best dim sum I’ve ever had in my life. Every bite was a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with the delicate craftsmanship shining through each dish. The variety, from perfectly steamed dumplings to the beautifully crafted buns, offered a delicious journey that left me wanting more. It’s just amazing😍

One of the Best Meals We Had in Tokyo – Mainly Thanks to the Service This was easily one of the best meals we had during our time in Tokyo, and that was largely down to the exceptional service. Whoever our waiter was that night honestly deserves a raise. To start with, I have to say this was probably the best service we’ve ever received at a restaurant – even compared to some Michelin-starred places. We had two staff members looking after our table, and they struck the perfect balance: attentive at just the right moments, without ever being intrusive. They changed our plates regularly, made sure we had everything we needed, and were genuinely warm and welcoming. Just perfect. We were originally seated at the back of the restaurant facing a wall, so we asked if we could move to a seat that faced inwards towards the kitchen. Even though the restaurant was busy and we had booked our table three months in advance, they accommodated our request within five minutes. That gesture really stood out. The Food & Pricing The food was great overall, though not everything quite hit the mark. The standout dish was the prawn cheung fun – easily the best I’ve ever had. The char siu bao was solid. The dumplings weren’t for me, but that’s more about personal taste. My partner really enjoyed the duck spring rolls. The pak choi was fine, but quite expensive for what it was – maybe just not to our taste. The prawn toast was fantastic – some of the best I’ve had – though let down a bit by the presentation. Another table received theirs on a long plate with the pieces neatly spaced out, while ours came in a small bowl, which didn’t do it justice. A small thing, but memorable because the dish itself was so good. The venison puff was nice, though we would’ve appreciated a slightly larger portion. The jasmine ribs were a let-down, unfortunately. We chose them over the duck pancakes for something different, but they were a bit too smoky and not very meaty. For one of the most expensive dishes on the menu, they didn’t quite deliver. In hindsight, we should’ve stuck with the duck. It would be great if there were other flavour options for the ribs. We finished with the custard buns, which were a perfect end to the meal – warm, comforting, and delicious. Overall Impression The service here is truly top-tier, and the dishes we liked, we really liked. The ones we didn’t enjoy felt like a noticeable drop in quality, which was a little surprising. Still, the high points made it all worthwhile. Would definitely recommend this restaurant – it’s on the pricier side for Tokyo, but the experience and service make it well worth it.

I’m not sure how authentic the yamcha / dimsum is but this is definitely one of the best new restaurants in Tokyo. The food is incredible. Clever and delicious. The atmosphere is wonderful. Could sit there all day gently grazing. No complaints on service either. For any complaining about the price? Of course it’s more expensive. The food is amazing. It’s well staffed. And it’s a few hundred yards away from both Tokyo station and the Imperial Palace. The interior design is spectacular. I’d be back even if they stacked the menu by 2 or 3X. Well done!

2025.8.30 We went again today! The quality is not changed. All are reasonable and service is very good. Look like price is increased. But well i do understand because all things in Japan is getting expensive. We booked a course for lunch! I think not a big course but we full filed a lot! Everything here I can say that it’s very perfect maybe the best Chinese food in tokyo that I ever had now! Especially the castard bao! Very similar to Thailand. I do love it!!

Top quality dim sum with price tag to match. Almost everything we tried at YAUMAY was delicious. However, the portion size is small and cost seems excessive for Tokyo standards. For example, a pot of jasmine tea is typically free typically in dim sum restaurants...we paid ¥1800 just for tea. The char-siu BBQ bun 叉燒包 is sold EACH bun at ¥700, and the sticky rice in lotus leaf 荷葉珍珠雞 is ¥2000. For our table of four ladies, our bill was over ¥21,000 and we weren't even full. I wouldn't recommend coming with families because my sons alone would probably eat ¥5000 worth of just shumai and hargow at such elevated price. Food quality is good, but this is not an everyday dim sum restaurant. Save this for special occasion and be prepared to leave slightly underfed.

Terrific option for dim sum in central Tokyo. YAUMAY is located in Marunouchi on the Second Floor of Marunouchi Niyubashi Square, just between Ginza and the Imperial Palace Park. As with everything in Japan, precision and attention to the smallest details are to be expected at YAUMAY. While there a few larger menu items on the menu, you really should be saving space for the dim sum. It is all excellent and perfectly prepared. The service is excellent as well. Their tea, cocktails and wine selections are great too. Super spot for a weekend brunch. While great dim sum is everywhere in Hong Kong, it is a lot harder to find in Tokyo. YAUMAY makes it worth the effort!