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Dim Sum Palace

4.4 (443 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Roast Pork
Harry P.

Wonton soup amazing, soup dumplings amazing, best shrimp spring roll I've ever had really unique, roast pork was nice but the rest was another level

Beef chow fun
Christopher C.

Very good spot-- came for Chinese new year w some friends and it did NOT disappoint. The bbq pork buns and the beef chow fun were solid, but I'd want to try other items! Need a veggie always and the eggplant twas swell Friendly waitstaff and lovely ambience. Cheers!

Aalok B.

哇!我吃饱了! The scallion cake was aight -- ode oily, to the point where the grease muted the flavor of the onion itself Xia Long Bao was super good tho, wrapper could benefit from being a little thinner but the actual soup itself was incredibly rich and balanced. The duck dumplings go BONKERS fr -- though I'm not the biggest fan of the gummy rice wrappers on dim sum, the actual duck meat itself was nothing short of mesmerizing. The small cubes of meat were incredibly tender and maintained the perfect ratio of fattiness to flesh, all enveloped in a rich brown sauce. Oh the goddamn Jiu Cai Jiao dumpling was a sleeper pick --, the succulent shrimp was starkly contrasted by the eye widening bright freshness of the chives. Like biting into a rain forest. The general Tso (yeah I ordered gtao suck me, it balances the other fresher and or spicier dishes well when eaten in tandem) was absolutely incredible -- the chicken was primarily breast meat and still managed to be succulent, while the breading itself was paper thing and crisp. The sauce had the perfect cornstarchy goopiness and was packed with fresh ginger and garlic. Highly recommend.

We had to order a bowl of white rice for this salty dish.
Karen N.

After a show, my Mom and I went around the corner to Dim Sum Palace, on 2nd Ave, to have an early dinner. We were starvin' like Marvin, and I ordered a lot of dishes. The service was excellent - we were supposed to have 1 more guest. They seated us first and did not make us wait. The decor is nice - love the beautiful design on the cups and dishes. The ribs and the house special were a little bit disappointing, but my favorite seafood dim sum and the duck were delicious. I would go back if I were in the neighborhood!

2. Sweet Sesame Balls
Ploy N.

Cozy dimsum spot, no carts but every dish was made fresh. We got a bunch of stuffs and Chicken Feet, Custard Buns, Congee, and Taro Dumplings stood out. I'd skip the XLB cause the wrapping was very thick. Bring a crowd so you can try more!

Hot and fresh legit
Kevin L.

Been to the other location near theatre district was in a basement. Weird at first and thought hmm is it good, and it was. So tried this location and realized there's a bunch more. Standard dim sum fare with full dinner menu available. Key is hot and burning hot steamed items. And they didn't disappoint. No rush, friendly service. Will be back.

23. BBQ Pork Buns
Ashley J.

Favorite dim sum in the city. Have come more times than I can count and to different locations throughout the city but most frequently East Village. Food is great and comes out very quickly. Menu is super affordable. I like the BBQ pork buns (my favorite), the scallion pancakes, duck egg rolls, shu mai, pan fried and soup dumplings. I also like the green balls with the bean paste in them for dessert.

Siu mai
Phuong Anh V.

Visited on a rainy day it was so perfect! The owner was so nice and talked to us so much! He was really funny and friendly!! Came for lunch but still had lots of seats, the restaurant is clean and nice! Got couple things, siu mai was excellent. Love the soup dumplings

private dining room, can seat about 18 people
Morlene C.

If you're hunting for dim sum after normal brunch hours, Dim Sum Palace could be your spot. This low key restaurant's kitchen churns out great dim sum classics past the normal dim sum window of like, 2pm. In fact, you have until 10:30pm most nights to get your dumpling fix here in the East Village. While the no frills ambience isn't anything to write home about, it's the food most of us are there for. It's all about those steaming parcels of joy that hit better than any 3am delivery order, at least speaking for myself. Their turnip cakes have great char flavor. The veggie dumplings are for your meat-free or meat eating friends alike. And if you don't at least get an order of the shrimp rice noodle rolls, have you even dim summed? And we can't forget about my fave dim sum dish, the har gow. Always my go-to dim sum order. Dim Sum Palace also comes through with the stir-fried rice noodle game - their wide rice noodles with seafood has great wok flavor. And you can never go wrong with some scallion pancake action, unless you hate fun. You can also rent out their small private dining room for about 15 or so folks. You'll probably want to bring your own decorations to jazz up the space, but it's nice to know there's an option (there's probably a minimum spend requirement. Inquire within). It's not the best dim sum I've ever had, but at the end of the day, Dim Sum Palace checks all the boxes for anytime dim sum satisfaction without having to hoof it to Chinatown. Just be ready to ignore the nothing-to-write-home-about decor and let those flavors speak for themselves.

Cecilia L.

Phenomenal customer service here!! Food is slightly small portion size but taste was good too. Great place for group dinners. We had a group of 12 and it was perfect

Beef chow foon
John S.

The restaurant has a intimate feel with dim lighting and white tablecloth. My party was personally served by the owner, Mr. Tam who provided warm and genuine service. The prices on the menu are higher than what you normally see but overall the quality justifies the price. Except for the Phoenix feet which was a bit dry, the other dishes were so good, it could belong in a high end restaurant in China and Hong Kong. The beef chow fun had a tremendous amount of wok hei (breath of wok) and the beef was so tender. The owner was humble saying his chefs are lacking compared with chefs in Hong Kong and China, but the chefs at Dim Sum Palace belong in the top echelon. This is definitely a place for a nice meal if you want high quality dim sum and Cantonese food.

Sonya P.

Came in right at 11A on a Tuesday because we are tourists hehe. They greeted and welcomed us, then seated us accommodating with our baby and stroller. Their dim sum selections vary from the signature shu mai and shrimp dumplings to more adventurous shredded duck dumplings. We decided to order an assorted tray of dumplings, a few new items and the OG choices. Every single item we ordered was amazing! It was so extremely fresh and tasty! I recommend: anything you want to try lol. But do get the crispy pork ribs, so good with some white rice. Their crabmeat soup dumplings were tender and flavorful. I mean it was just everything I desired in a dim sum palace! They definitely got their name right. Plenty of room and love the ambiance of exposed brick. Just a clean look and feel while you have their delicious dishes. Thank you!

Chicken soup dumpling -- amazing!
Fabio G.

Excellent!! Very fast. Very tasty. Very affordable. Excellent choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

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Great and friendly restaurant. They served quickly and were very helpful. Definitely a find in an unassuming spot.

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I love the selection and the traditional dishes. The food is amazing and so fresh. I go here whenever I can!

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Very delicious! We had dumplings and pork and greens. Great service. Would recommend.

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Does this place do anything special on Chinese New Year?

Not that I saw.

Do they have carts moving around the dining room?

No they don't have carts.

Do they serve soup dumplings?

Yes! They have a ton of options

Do they currently take reservations? Trying to book a table for 8

Yes they do 👍

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Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Koreatown

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Koreatown

4.6
(1.6k reviews)
1.6 mi
$$
Catering service
Large group friendly

First off: Best soup dumplings we've had since we had some in Shanghai. If you're considering…read moregoing, I hope this is the gentle push you need. We wandered over here after visiting the Empire State Building; it was only a five minute walk away! We went after watching the sunset, so around 8-ish, and were pleasantly surprised we didn't have to wait for a table. The atmosphere was bright and lively, but not too much to bring our seven-year-old. We ordered: PORK DUMPLINGS-- best thing we ordered. My. Goodness. The broth was perfectly seasoned and silky. Was always a little sad after the last bit of soup from each dumpling was slurped. ;) Meat inside was tender and flavorful and the wrapper wasn't too thin or thick. Just the right thickness to keep the soup inside until you were ready, but not so thick that it was too chewy or distracting from the contents. Also ordered, the SPICY BEEF DUMPLINGS as recommended by our server. They were yummy. Tasty soup and beef had a deeper flavor. Not too spicy. Next time, we will probably just order extra pork dumplings or try something new. We ordered the SCALLION PANCAKES. I prefer my scallion pancakes thinner. These were a lot like the thickness of a dense pita. Still enjoyed them-- still a nice texture that was both soft and crispy, perfectly greasy, and flavorful. CRISPY CHILI CHICKEN (or something like that) was good but nothing special. Had some heat but not too spicy. CUCUMBER SALAD-- was a nice cold addition to the meal. Loved the sesame oil, just wish there was more, as well as more flavor. We ended up pouring a little soy sauce on top and that helped. I thought it was nice to chase a bite of crispy chili chicken with a bite of cucumber. WHITE RICE-- we ordered three orders of rice that was perfectly prepared, but way too much for three adults. Not complaining, but each bowl would have probably been enough for two adults. Can't wait to return!

The Lucky Six Soup Dumplings at Nan Xiang in Koreatown are absolutely amazing! It's the perfect way…read moreto sample six different soup dumpling flavors, and every one was delicious. The wrappers were thin and delicate, the broth was rich and full of flavor, and you can really taste the quality of the all-natural ingredients. One thing that really stood out is that this is the only place I know that offers both the savory and the sweet version of Fantuan. If you've only had the traditional savory Fantuan, do yourself a favor and try the sweet one too--it's a unique treat that's hard to find. Whether you're a longtime fan of soup dumplings or trying Nan Xiang for the first time, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back again soon!

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4.1
(84 reviews)
1.5 mi

I'd say the food earns them 4 stars on its own, and you can find more of a variety at the dim sum…read morehalls of Flushing, Chinatown, and Bensonhurst, but the food here is still quite food for midtown and worth a visit for. Dish highlights include the shrimp and chive dumplings, beef chow fun, and my personal favorite, the stuffed eggplant. Other items were a little bland, like the turnip cakes and har gow, and the pan fried shrimp noodles were awkwardly plated and made them difficult to eat. I also wish they had rice noodle rolls, which I didnt see on the menu. Really what pushed it to 5 stars to me was the service. We came as a huge group of 20, with a baby and stroller in tow, and they handled everything without so much as a grimace, just an outpouring of helpfulness. They sat half our group at a round table and the other half at a rectangular long table and also helped us navigate dietary restrictions, asking specifically who in the group had those restrictions. The menu is labeled too, so you know which items are vegetarian or gluten free. At one point our helpful server noticed we hadn't really touched that awkwardly plated noodle dish and offered to replace it with another. We didn't take him up on that as I'd find that wasteful but I thought that was so attentive and earned them a generous tip. The space is nice looking, and the food came out very quickly. We also didn't break the bank, even with plenty of drink orders. Dao's is an easy recommendation, especially when you factor in how seamlessly they handled our chaos.

I've been meaning to try this! Walked by, saw a lunch sign, so ordered shrimp and garlic sauce (has…read morebroccoli); +4 shiumai, lunch special $14 takeout, and was really excited about it! Shiumai exceptional! Other food, not so much. Will not return for lunch special, perhaps only dumplings, presumably. Even the WHITE RICE is crunchy/overcooked/completely a disaster! Truly remarkable. Soup terrible, didn't even resume after first few cornstarchy bites. Perhaps it's on me for not pretty in the correct things, but if the rest of the offerings are this awful, please just don't even offer them. So very disappointing. (I mean, how can you possibly be an ASIAN RESTAURANT and under/overcook WHITE RICE?!???!!! Don't you eat it? Obviously not!!!)

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CHILI

4.6
(998 reviews)
1.7 mi
$$
Takes reservations
Kid friendly

I thought this place would be more trendy than tasty but I was wrong! We ordered a ton of items and…read moreeverything was delicious. Portions are also massive, and we had tons of leftovers. Service was friendly throughout, though they did forget our drink order and we had to follow up. Ambiance is great, prices are reasonable given quality, and food is delicious.

Had a pretty good meal here with a group of co-workers. I tried the cucumber salad, mapo tofu,…read moreeggplant in garlic chili sauce, and scallion pancakes. I really liked the scallion pancake and eggplant. The pancake wasn't crispy/dry, but rather the exterior was crisp and the inside was still a little soft/fluffy. It's the first time I had a scallion pancake that wasn't just straight dough inside/outside, or so thin that it got crisped out. I really liked this texture profile though. The eggplant was 10/10; the eggplant was cooked well, so tender but not soggy. The sauce was really good too such that it was sufficient spice but not flaming. Would recommended. I enjoyed the cucumber salad and tofu as well, but have had better. Seasoning and prep were good though -- although the tofu was cooked so tender (or maybe was silken tofu to begin with) that the whole table was struggling with carrying it from plate to mouth -- heh. Food came out very quickly; staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful. Decent amount of seating with a cozy vibe. It was a good meal, not my favorite Szechuan spot, but definitely hit the spot.

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Dim Sum Sam

Dim Sum Sam

4.0
(240 reviews)
2.0 mi
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A great place to grab some dinner before the show or after since they open until late. You order on…read morethe kiosk and then pick a seat in the back. You can pick any available space to sit. It's quite spacious back there. They will call your number to pick up the food. They have a screen in the back with the order number being called. They have a condiment station with chili oil, soy sauce, sriracha. The chopsticks, forks, spoons are in the drawers. You clean up after yourself when you finish eating since it's self-serve. I like their wonton and beef stew noodle soups. It comes with fresh green vegetables. Very tasty. They have rice rolls. I got the shrimp rice roll. That was very good. It came with fresh green vegetables also, a plus. They also have congee. It has small bits of meat in it, but it's still very good congee base and satisfies cravings. You have to ask for white pepper at the front register. I didn't see it at the condiment station. As a snack or part of the combo, they have egg tarts. That was just ok. I'm too full to also eat that with the meal anyways. For drinks, the HK milk tea, especially the hot one, is very good. I got it without sugar. Their soy milk and iced lemon tea is also very good. Congee or rice roll with a drink is great for breakfast or late meal since they open early 8am and close late midnight in the W40th theater area. Very solid place to grab some food.

Nice and clean inside with plenty of seating in the back…read more They have dim sum as well as your standard Chinese bbq items like roast duck, roast pork, and cha siu. I guess the prices are normal for NYC... meaning high vs most other places. Having grown up in LA around good dim sum and being lucky enough to try dim sum across Asia I'd say the food here is average.

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3.9
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This place is so cool! I wasn't expecting to find this awesome Chinese restaurant in the middle of…read moreKtown in NYC. I was browsing for places with scallion pancakes and I came across this restaurant. I saw they had a scallion pancake beef rook which I'd never seen before. It was fried and crispy on the inside with tender beef on the inside, that was slightly savory slightly sweet. I had the roll on its own, which made for a light meal, but it can also be enjoyed as a large snack. It was a little greasy, which can be expected, but not sure if I'd get it again. I did think it was innovative though. The most impressive thing about the restaurant was actually the space. I came to pick up my food and was surprised to see this beautiful place. The outside is unassuming and nothing special but inside has the aesthetic of an old Shanghai restaurant. It's ornate and slightly quirky. It's also really big, bigger than I expected. Even the bathrooms had traditional Chinese flare with the sliding doors. Definitely worth checking out,

I came here for a birthday dinner, which fits the vibe check. Upon entering, you're blasted with…read moremusic and live singing throughout the restaurant. It's also nicely decorated, which makes you feel like you're in China. It's definitely for a younger crowd with how loud this place gets. We had a huge party, so we ordered an array of dishes to share family style. Some of the most memorable dishes were the Mapo Tofu ($13.99), Hutaoli Roast Chicken ($43 for whole), Spicy Pot Potato ($19), Roasted Green Beans ($22), etc. All of the food is good, but definitely pricey. While the food also came out quickly, our drinks came out towards the end of our meal. It's a good spot for big parties as it never got too busy even on a Saturday night. They also have private rooms. The live music was fun, but also made it hard to have conversation.

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