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    Golden Unicorn

    3.4 (2.2k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Dim Sum
    Miss T.

    My friends and I realized we were all going to be in NYC without husbands or fathers this past Sunday (for Father's Day), so we went to Chinatown early to dim sum! Yummy and authentic Canto-style cart service and ambiance. If you want traditional HK dim sum, this is where all the locals go.

    Xiao Long Bao, Noodles
    Vinson D.

    Nothing was necessarily bad, but everything felt extremely average, especially for the price. We tried the soup dumplings and noodles, and honestly I've had frozen dim sum from Costco that tasted just as good or better. The xiao long bao lacked flavor and did not have much soup inside, while the noodles were fine but nothing memorable. Service was standard and the restaurant itself was busy, but with so many food options in the city, this did not feel worth going out of the way for. Did not travel all the way here just to eat average food.

    Steamed shrimp dumpling
    Pamela K.

    First, make sure you sort the reviews by newest first. Yelp's default shows reviews from 15+ years ago! Five stars! The food, ambiance and service at Golden Unicorn are all fantastic. Extra spotlight on the service -- the staff are super attentive and friendly. We arrived 15 minutes after opening and there was already a line and the third floor was full. We waited about 15 minutes and were seated on the 4th floor. The ambiance and decor are really nice and it's a great option in general and for taking family/friends who want dim sum in NYC. Great variety of food being pushed on dim sum carts and the prices are really reasonable. 10/10 recommend Golden Unicorn!

    Rice Roll Noodle with Beef 牛肉腸粉
    Ted P.

    Golden Unicorn is a classic Cantonese spot with multiple floors and the rare fun dim sum cart experience! It's around for a while so it's definitely well known! When you arrive, it's usually extremely packed in a building entryway, but make your way to the middle and there should be couple staff members to give you a number. If you're a group of 2, even at peak times there may be tables, so don't be intimidated and ask. They surprisingly have a lot of small tables for 2. For large groups you may have to wait a bit. To order, they have an English menu on each table to assist, but the carts will be walked around offering various dishes to your table. You can simply look and point if you're unsure. When they hand you a dish, simply give them your check on the table as they just stamp it. Most of the staff speaks English as well. Everything is pretty good here but my favs are the pai guat (steamed spare ribs) and the baked roast pork buns (char siu bao). Definitely try the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf ( lo mai gai) and the pan fried turnip cake (lo bak go) as well!

    Tony L.

    Consistently high quality dimsum parlour that's able to cater to locals as well as tourists. I recommended this place to my friend for her birthday, as she wanted to do a dimsum party, and I was surprised at the decor (it seemed really done up, like something in China) as well as the many many floors. To be fair, I hadn't been here in many years, so it was a new experience coming back. They still have the dimsum cart ladies, which are half the experience -- they were sweet, but just be wary because they WILL push any and everything onto you; don't be a pushover! The staff are well versed in Hoisan/Canto/Mando/English, so don't worry if you're self-conscious about your language skills. They also weren't very pushy after it seemed like we were done eating, which is the point of dimsum -- in Cantonese, we ask if others would like to go "yum cha" which means "drink tea", so dimsum is an experience to sit and commune with friends, family, and gossip.

    Simon W.

    This review is for the takeout section on the first floor. As I was walking by their storefront on the first floor I noticed a few items in steamers/warmers that looked pretty good. My gut said I should just try one dish first before trying many more. Thankfully I was right as I'm not sure how dumplings supposed coming from hot steamers/warmers right in front of me can be cool. I was expecting piping hot to be honest or at minimum warm. These dumplings were cool at best, and not the best way to enjoy. Most notably I was also quickly harassed by two staff members for taking a bites of my plate of shrimp dumplings which is astounding to me. If you know anything about shrimp dumplings, you'll know you want to eat these asap right away. I had paid that at point, there were no other customers in the store and I wasn't in anyone's way. I also am not one to take my time to eat either. I had already eaten two by the time I was asked to leave. Golden Unicorn has been a mainstay in Chinatown, so this experience was a major disappointment.

    Claire L.

    Awesome experience on New Year's Day. No reservations accepted when I called, so I had to wait for about 30-45 min. It was totally packed, but the lady managing it was locked in. Food was amazing as usual. Service is fast because they move around with the dim sum trolleys. Decor is great. Vibes are good.

    Shredded Chicken Pan Fried Noodle
    Chris E.

    THE GOOD ---------------- + Every single Dim Sum item (rice rolls, shrimp dumplings, pork dumplings, spring rolls, chive dumplings, braised chicken feet) that you can order is pretty much on par with some of the best Dim Sum at any restaurant in Chinatown. + Traditional carts go around serving Dim Sum so you can see what you're about to order. + Dining rooms on multiple floors. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - The weekend WAIT! If you don't arrive by 10 AM, be prepared to easily wait 1-2 hours for a table. - Extremely touristy crowd. Most of the customer base (especially on weekends) is made up of large groups of tourists, which makes the wait even greater since they occupy multiple tables. - Waiting area in the lobby gets packed, so it's sometimes best to wait outside. - Come here via public transportation as parking is an absolute sh*tshow in all of the surrounding blocks. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Food is predominantly good. I do want to mention that the Coconut pudding/jelly has actual pieces of gelatin inside, which doesn't make it terrible, but is interesting. I prefer mine without it. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Hadn't been to Golden Unicorn in probably 6-7 years and the Dim Sum food is as good as it ever was.

    Melissa A.

    Was in the mood for classic banquet-style dim sum and found myself taking the subway to Golden Unicorn. It was a busy day (any holiday or weekend is quite busy), but they are used to the chaos. If you are a party of 2, you will be seated relatively quickly. Big parties (6+ especially) will have to wait a bit longer. We sat along the perimeter of the upstairs floor, so getting to the carts was tough. The servers made sure to check in if we wanted to come see the cart and pick anything out. The food: shrimp dumplings were fantastic, egg custard pig buns were whimsical and delicious. My companion doesn't eat meat, so her options were a bit limited given many things have pork pieces. The variety of options in general was not the best given how busy the room was, but you could always order additional noodles, veggies, etc if interested. Overall I will definitely be back, but will try to avoid peak hours!

    Vivian H.

    Great place for large groups, a bit of a walk on bowery street until you hit this hidden gem. On the second floor of a building you may miss it going by the restaurant. The prices are pretty on the pricier side, with large appetizers around $8 to $12 and we got a pan fried seafood noodle that was $26-$27 but it was for sharing. The lighting is super cheerful and bright, and great for large groups. The workers do have a command of English if need be. They do sell dim sum at night but you won't get the push cart experience. They will cut up the dishes if you're trying to share so definitely ask. A wonderful place to have a celebration, or welcome people to the city. It's very photogenic on the second. There's at least 20 large circular tables.

    Katherine G.

    Went to Golden Unicorn because of their size and Dim Sum cart service - we were only in NYC for a few days and did not want to wait on line at other Dim Sums. Golden Unicorn is huge - spans multiple floors. You wait in the lobby where they give you a number, and call it when your table is ready. The food was delicious, but we expected more variety and a better service. Same carts kept passing by us, offering same plates. Next time we will look for a dim sum where we get to order from a menu.

    Amy W.

    a very fun and maximalist space for getting dimsum. it's a great spot for big groups (think large banquet tables, lazy susan's), and i recommend making a reservation in advance. I came with a large group for dinner, and it was a fun vibe, the food was good (not great), but the price is pretty fair for nyc. the service is fast and friendly, and you can get by with just English. I recommend the stir fried noodles and crispy beef.

    Caroline W.

    My go to dim sum in the city Authentic and lots of options Line was long on a Sunday but we were still able to get a table for two pretty quickly within 30 minutes

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    The food tasted a bit tangy to me. But my dad loved it.The service was good. The ambience I think went a bit too far.

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    We were quickly seated. Food carts came by right away. Food was delicious. Wish there were more options beside the standard.

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    Golden Unicorn Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Golden Unicorn

    Is it Halal restaurant?

    Not A Halal restaurant. There are any pork items.

    Is cart service dimsum available after 3pm on weekends?

    Hi Rebecca, our dim sum carts are returned and available until 4 pm every day.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes. Rice, even "glutenous" rice, is naturally gluten free. Lot's of dim sum have rice wrappers and/or contain corn starch (also gluten free). Some of the noodles are made with rice. There will be some dim sum and noodles that use wheat flour. If… Read more

    Do you accept credit card?

    Yes we do! We are using Clover credit card processors so tap/swipe/chip are all available including apple pay/google pay

    When you stop serving dim sum on weekdays?

    Hi! We serve dimsum all open business hours

    If I tip the servers downstairs can I skip the line?

    No, and having your all your friends spam google and yelp won’t help you skip the line either.

    Are they still doing carts and how many people are allowed inside. Do they ask for covid vaccination proff?

    We are doing carted dimsum on weekends for some chef special dishes, but most options are going to be ordered off our menu.… Read more

    Will you open during Christmas?

    Yes we will be

    Is it still cart dimsum or pick from a menu due to COVID?

    It's still cart dimsum

    Can i make reservations to skip the line?

    For big party I think so

    What time is dim sum over?

    We serve dim sum the whole day

    Is there restrooms available?

    Yes, indoors on our 2nd Floor and on our basement level

    Do they take credit cars?

    Yes!

    Is it heated outdoor seating in tents?

    Hi, yes they are!

    Is there indoor seating?

    Yes, there's indoor seating. The tables are spread further apart for social distancing.

    Is the restrooms available?

    Yes

    I called Golden Unicorn to find out if the dim sum is served from pushcarts on weekdays as well as weekends. He said yes, but didn't seem to understand my question about if the selection of dim sum is a lot smaller on weekdays? Thanks!

    You get the same options as the weekends.

    What letter is it graded?

    It is rated A.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    No - its a chinese restaurant, not panera

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    Potluck Club 佰樂

    Potluck Club 佰樂

    4.4
    (557 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    On my list for a while, we went here on a weekday dinner. The food was good, the drinks alright. We…read moregot seated at the bar. The service was quick and prompt. We tried the mushroom wontons, curry and eggplant. Mushroom wontons were my favorite there, followed by the eggplant and then the curry.

    Came with a group of 7 last month and enjoyed ourselves! We were able to grab a reservation in…read moreadvance and saw some people getting turned away or told they wouldn't be able to be seated until 9PM, so definitely recommend grabbing a reservation for larger groups. Our favorites of the night were the salt and pepper chicken with scallion biscuits (jam was amazing, and the chicken was moist and fried perfectly), the walnut shrimp (super juicy and well-cooked, not too over-sauced), the pot stickers, and the cold sesame noodles which had great chew and a lovely, creamy sauce. The crudo was pretty small and nothing to write home about, and the eggplant and tofu curry were a bit under-seasoned for me. The bowls of rice we got to eat with the side dishes were also pretty mushy, as if the rice hadn't been properly rinsed before it was cooked, which was disappointing at $3 a bowl. Room for improvement! Still definitely a spot I'll recommend to friends looking for interesting takes on Chinese food! Service was attentive and smooth throughout the night, and we got some good suggestions on serving sizes for the group. Left stuffed and satisfied!

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    Moon Kee

    Moon Kee

    4.0
    (127 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Had a solid experience on Christmas (minus horrendous service, but what do you expect on a Chinese…read morerestaurant's busiest day), but a terrible one ordering in delivery. I ordered in some rice rolls and the soy sauce chicken with rice dish. The rice rolls were minuscule and the shrimp ones not fully deveined. The real problem was the soy sauce chicken. This was the most flavorless dish I've ever ordered from a Chinese spot. Dry as can be and no sauce could save it. Might return, but only for dim sum.

    I've always passed by Moon Kee and one day had to fulfill my cravings for dimsum, so glad I dropped…read moreby to try their dishes! Friend of mine is a little more familiar with the cuisine so I entrusted our order to her and we got the following: Crystal shrimp dumpling (5/5): now this is saying something because I'm not the biggest fan of shrimp, but these dumplings were so juicy and savory, without having the heaviness or doughiness of other dumplings Pan fried turnip cake with pork (3.5/5): personally not my cup of tea, but my friend loves turnip cake and I was down to give it a try. It's also very savory/umami-y, goes well with the dipping sauces, and I'd say the texture is on the thicker side - I'm not quite sure how to describe the taste, but overall an interesting experience. Chicken chow-fun (4.5/5): I love this wide (rice?) noodle that they use, reminds me of pad see ew with the hints of soy but with chicken. It also had bean sprouts (or mung beans? one of the two), green onions (or scallions? gah I get so confused), and onions. I'm a glutton for vegetables, so I wish it had more variety of veggies but nonetheless still really enjoyed this dish and would definitely get it again! They were honestly quite busy on a weekday afternoon, but service was super sweet and loved the overall vibes inside, would love to come again!

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    Chef Huang Jian Bing & Peking Duck

    Chef Huang Jian Bing & Peking Duck

    4.5
    (154 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Came here because we had a hankering for Peking duck and we weren't disappointed. Even better, the…read morexlb dumplings were excellent! The pea shoots were also delicious although highly expensive for the portion. Most people in the room were Chinese, which is always a good sign. Definitely check this place out if you have the hankering for Peking duck!

    Sunday became the perfect day for me to run into chef Huangs spot. His 20 years of cooking has paid…read moreoff he knows what he's doing. This place is small cute and cozy good for celebrations, families, dates or friends just getting together for lunch or dinner. My server went above and beyond to meet our needs. Grab your camera the bathroom selfie is a must it's so cute in there, but I didn't come here for that so let's get to it! I had their smashed garlic cucumber and that was super tasty after we had their mapo tofu with minced beef! Cooked to perfection the sauce was spicy and delicious paired well with white rice. My little one had their vegetable steamed dumplings and those were phenomenal! Then for dessert we had their new custard carrots omg it was light crispy and the custard was so light and sweet! We also had their special truffle chocolate animal ice cream. Rich and creamy chocolate ice cream so beautiful we didn't want to dig into it but we tore it up! I will go back to try some other dishes like I said I ran into this place not in the plans but turned out to be a delicious run.

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    Congee Village

    Congee Village

    3.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    This is a great place for authentic chinese food. There is a bit of wait but we got seated sooner…read morethan we expected. The decor is on point and portions are family style. We started with egg drop soup and calamari. For mains we got sweet and sour pork, stir fried green beans, and crispy noodles with beef. Egg Drop Soup- Deliciously creamy and silky. This hits on a cold day. Calamari- Nice chewy calamari pieces with a crisp breading. You get a strong black pepper flavor that gives it a little zing. Sweet and Sour Pork- Crispy deep-fried pork pieces that were tender and juicy. The sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Very tasty. Stir-fried Green Beans- This was wonderfully fresh. You still get a light crunch out of the beans and a garlicky finish. Crispy Noodles with Beef- Noodles were delightfully crisp with a savory sauce. The beef pieces were tender. Overall flavors and textures were lovely. Great experience overall!

    This lap cheong bamboo baked rice is my dream meal for under $11!!…read more Congee Village s a longtime chinatown staple (30 years strong!), serving family style cantonese dishes, dim sum, congee, and rice at reasonable prices. We also get a free mung bean sweet soup at the end. I've been to their Flushing location for dim sum before, but their entrees are even better imo. *Chinese Sausage Bamboo Baked Rice 金銀臘腸燉飯 $10.95 ** Such amazing value! So much lap cheong (chinese sausage/臘腸) and lap yuk (chinese cured bacon/臘肉) piled on top of seasoned rice. The rice soaked up all the oil from lap cheong and the sauces. *Sha Cha Beef and Vermicelli in Casserole 沙茶牛肉粉絲煲 $22.95 ** Almost every table ordered a casserole, and I was surprised by how much beef they packed in. The vermicelli noodles held onto the sauce well. Easily a "rice thief" dish *Sampan Congee 荔灣艇仔粥 $8.50 * The congee came out boiling hot. It was velvety, and loaded with toppings like shredded duck. Definitely eat it fresh though, because the heat from the clay pot makes the bottom start to stick together quickly. *Sauteed Lobster with Sticky Rice 糯米炒龍蝦 $48.95 (MP) * Many people rave about their lobster sticky rice online. It came with so many huge chunks of lobster so you can get your money worth it. There might be more lobster than sticky rice. It was also easy to pick the meat out with just a fork. *Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper 椒鹽鮮魷 $18.95 I wish it had a bit more salt and pepper, but otherwise the fried batter was thin and crispy. I've also never seen fried squid come in such huge, meaty pieces! *Honey Walnut Shrimp 核桃蝦球 $24.95 Skip. Walnut shrimp is usually a go-to, but this one was just okay.

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