4.5 stars rounded up…read more Though I had but a small sampling of Nom Wah's extensive dim sum offerings, I liked what I tasted: -- Stuffed Peppers ($5.95): loved the textural contrast of crispy pepper & springy shrimp paste; a shallow pool of savory brown sauce served as the base. -- Pan-Fried Chicken & Cabbage Dumplings ($5.50): crisp wrapping encase a substantial & juicy filling. -- Shrimp Rice Rolls ($5.95): wasn't the best version I've ever consumed, but I appreciated the delicate noodle wrapper. I do prefer the shrimp to be more plump & flavorful, & my favorite ones tend to have sauces other than soy to drizzle on. My trio of items were a steal at barely $20. Nom Wah is an excellent pick for quality dim sum at rock-bottom prices. I arrived early to a mostly-empty restaurant which allowed their staff to be extra attentive. The waiter described what sauces & dishes he was placing on my table, & the waitress offered to fill my water bottle before I left, as it was a 90° day. A lovely first impression!

One of the better options for dim sum in Chinatown but still pretty average. I do like that they…read morehave shrimp rolls which were good but maybe too sweet. The sticky rice in leaf had a good consistency although small with minimal ingredients. The shrimp dumplings are a staple but maybe too much flour which made the outer layer too doughy and chewy. The pork dumplings are good although smaller and tasted more like the frozen variety. Service was slow although there was only one waitress for the several tables. She did fill my water but I had to ask. And seemed to be somewhat frugal when I asked for extra napkins and only received ONE?!? She did come back later and gave me one additional napkin without being prompted. The biggest advantage for this place is it offered shrimp rolls but there are many other options available nearby.

Came for dimsum with a group of ~15 people today right after opening. Had a few kids with us as…read morewell. We were seated quickly given that the restaurant was mostly empty still. We ended up having to move another table that had just seated to get our preferred table sizes next to each other, but the staff accommodated it with some back-and-forth. Once we were there, there were carts going around. Enough to be regularly getting food without being too interrupted, but would have liked to have a few more options every once in a while. We also requested some Chinese broccoli early on in the meal, but it came out pretty close to the end. Seems like a la carte orders are not handled in a timely way during dimsum hours. Otherwise, dimsum food is standard quality, as good as expected, but nothing too wow-ing. Solid for the price and the vibes. It ain't too fancy here, but a solid choice for dimsum if you're craving it.

Food: 2/5 Atmosphere: 1/5…read moreService: 0/5 Came here regularly 15 years ago, but less and less now in recent times. Food is ok, has certainly decreased in quality after COVID and is more expensive. There are other dim sum places within a few blocks that are much better quality. As others have said, the situation with their staff demanding 15-20% tip has made it so I will not come here again. A tip is not legally required. It is only legally required to cover the cost of your food as stated on the bill. I think the BBB needs to be contacted to investigate their practices surrounding tips and almost harassing customers into paying more than they wish. In addition, they have loud trucks every day disrupting the quiet street behind. Many elderly live there and are woken up by the loud beeping from the truck alarms, as well as trash truck coming VERY early and waking up residents. No consideration for those who live right there. I will be contacting the city about this issue as there was a similar problem in Fishtown and now that restaurant is no longer allowed to have trucks outside of reasonable hours disturbing residents. The trucks are also TOO large to safely turn into their loading station and people park their SUVs making the space even smaller. They constantly case a problem with traffic blockages because of the trucks unable to turn into the loading dock.

The food was top notch. We ordered a few dumplings and pad thai noodles for take out. They were…read moreexcellent. The pick up process was smooth, and the service was courteons.

So I am visiting from out of town, and I'm staying nearby. When I was preparing to come on this…read moretrip, I checked things out beforehand because I knew that I would be eating out. This place immediately came to mind after I read the reviews, and I ordered takeout tonight. I am very pleased to say that this was an amazing experience! I opted to do fairly simple dim sum, mainly because a restaurant that has "dim sum" in its name should shine in this category. I was able to place my order online, and had the scallion pancake, the pork, soup, dumplings, the chicken and shiitake dumplings, and the shrimp shu mai. The order was prepared, extremely fast, but very attentively. The packaging was thoughtful and protective, without being wasteful. They included a small container of delicious black vinegar/soy for dipping, and some chopsticks. All of the dishes were fantastic! My favorite was probably the shrimp dumplings, and I was happy that it was two for one night. Everything tasted very fresh and well-made. The seasoning was spot on, without being overly salty. My only regret was that after going to pick these up, I noted that the inside of the establishment appeared to be quite quaint and comfortable, and would definitely recommend that people check this place out for dine in options. The staff were very friendly, and made the pick up experience a positive one. So, if you're in the area and really want to have some dim sum, I would definitely recommend this place. I will most definitely be back in the future!!

Grand Palace is a fifteen-minute walk from us, and it's consistently one of our favorite local…read morespots. While most people only come here for the afternoon dim sum, the real magic happens on weekend nights when the big room is buzzing with a live band and a party on the stage. It's a mix of large families sharing exotic dishes and adventurous locals enjoying Chinatown-quality Cantonese food without the nightmare of city parking. If you're looking for a deal, the Twin Lobster ($40) is a steal and plenty for two people. Beyond the lobster, I highly recommend their Salt Baked dishes (perfectly seasoned), Beef Stew or Lamb Hotpots, Littleneck Clams with Minced Pork or Walnut Shrimp. The operation here is impressively professional. The staff are attractive and attentive, and they still provide those classic, welcoming touches like salted peanuts, fresh fruit, and complimentary dessert.

Went for breakfast/brunch with the cart ladies! The service is amazing and the people here are so…read morekind and will make sure you get what you are looking for! The food however is good but definitely not the best for dim sum in the area! The food items are either too salty or just bland for me

Service was good. The waiter was constantly checking on us, which was good!…read more Food was ok. We ordered the spicy soup dumplings and fried buns. These orders have more portions than other places. Soup dumpling order had 8 pieces and the bun order had 6 pieces! Fried pepper beef was on salty side and the hot sauce may not be needed besides the long hot green pepper. The place is spacious! Well occupied on a Thursday night.

Great takeout spot! So easy to walk in and pickup (order online or via phone)…read more We really loved the spicy pork soup dumplings and Szechuan green beans!! They were super flavorful and the green beans reheated well the next day. Would pass on the asparagus. It's good, but nothing special. (I want to try the eggplant!)

It's was about what I expected. We came for dimsum and it was pretty average. Ordered pork steamed…read moredumplings, Shanghai pan friend pork dumplings, crystal shrimp dumpling, eggplant in garlic sauce, and Shanghai style ribs. Food came out quickly but food temperature was very inconsistent. The eggplant was piping hot whereas the ribs were barely warm. Flavor wise, I'd say our favorites were the eggplant dish and crystal shrimp dumpling. I'd pass on getting the pan fried dumplings again. They were more like small bao buns and there was barely any filling inside. The steamed pork dumplings and ribs were good and I'd get both again. Service was unfriendly and our waitress never spoke to us directly which was weird. She tossed 2 menus on a table to let us know where to sit and then arrived with her iPad to take our order. No "hi" or "welcome in" lol Overall I'd maybe come back to try some of their other menu items but probably not for dimsum.

I came here with my husband and a friend on a quiet Monday night. It wasn't super crowded, but the…read morewaitress seemed to want rush out of there, which was really disappointing because I had heard good things. This restaurant doesn't get five stars because none of the staff was very friendly, and as someone who visits a lot of restaurants, service can really make or break an experience. The food was pretty good, and I loved what I ordered - the beef brisket soup! I also really enjoyed their sesame noodles. However, due the service, I wouldn't rush back.

Finally first time at China Gourmet. It's more like 3.5 stars. I arrived a little over 1 pm, so…read moresome dishes are kinda cold. My experience would have been better if the servers didn't seat us right next to the kitchen entrance, even if there's other empty spot available. Overall it's nice to check it off my list. I may give it another try if I'm in the neighborhood.

This was our go-to Chinese restaurant. Went there for years…read more The last three visits, the food was okay,service was poor But we were treated like we didn't belong there. All the people in our section area was not Oriental

Dim sum all day. Now it only is that a way of life, it's reality at Ocean City. From open til…read moreclose, you can get dim sum. Over time, Ocean City has gotten more dependable for dim sum. I love their chicken feet, and their Chinese broccoli always has a "snap" to it. And they've got actual dim sum carts! The dim sum servers are always trying to get me fat, and I'm here for it. This used to be my backup dim sum spot if Joy Tsin Lau was too busy, but now that Joy Tsin Lau is closed, there you go. (Yes, my review update is WAY overdue, sorry about that!) Credit accepted, in case you're low on cash.

i really wanted to love this place & actually had a pended review for 5 stars from a couple years…read moreago that i never finished, but upon my last visit, i don't think i could give more than 2 stars due to the clear hygiene issues. the food here is good and the service is fast, but this last sunday, when my boyfriend and i went for lunch, our table was crawling with ants. it wasn't clear where the ants came from, but it absolutely ruined our appetite. i was shocked. we were fairly quickly moved to another table, and the manager gave us 10% off our meal but my boyfriend didn't even want to touch the food we already had on the table. i still ate my food lol and it was still good, my staples are the shrimp rice roll and chicken feet. but idk if i can come back with this ant situation...