*Cash only.* But there is an atm on site…read more It was busy when our group walked in we were seated right away then brought a pot of jasmine tea while we looked over the menu. They have a great selection of vegan and vegetarian options marked clearly on the menu. I ordered a vegetarian dim sum platter and a hot and sour soup, which was enough for me. The rest of the table ordered some family style dishes and a few of us split a bottle of soju. The dim sum stuck together and was quite glutinous, but had really good fillings. The soup had great flavor. Everything was delicious and affordable, except the soju which was a little high at $15 for a small bottle. Excellent service as the staff and servers are always around and on standby. I really enjoyed this restaurant and would come back here in a heartbeat.

Came here after a Yankee game (arrived at midnight). They are open late. Service was slow. Food…read morewas ok and prices were not justified by the flavors for the amount of food given. Not the typical rolling cart dim sum spot. The restaurant is big with lots of seating. If ya need a late night place to eat at and craving dim sum - this place might be for you.

I love it here! Great spot Cute place to eat with friends! Highly recommend this place to anyone…read morelooking for a great dining experience!

Nan Xian Express delivers tasty noodles fast, fresh flavors and great value! Highly!!read more

My family and I were nearby for an event and stumbled upon this restaurant for dinner. Little did…read morewe know, this was the viral restaurant that makes the tiny dumplings! We were skeptical about this restaurant but it exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to return! We came on a weekend for dinner so it was busy! We were able to snag a table and seeing how busy this place was, we knew it was going to be good! We had the pork XLB, chicken feet, pork & vegetable wontons with spicy peanut sauce, noodles with scallion and peanut butter sauce, beef lo mein and the beef ribs. Everything was delicious! The highlights of our meal were the pork XLB and the beef ribs. The pork XLB were made fresh to order and they were flavorful and juicy! Definitely on my list of best XLB I have ever had. The beef ribs were also delicious! They torched it table side which definitely added a nice touch! Considering how busy they were, the service was immaculate. They were also very attentive to details since we had a kid with allergies. We will definitely be coming back soon. This place is also right next to the Court Street train station which makes it very convenient to get to!

Excellent soup dumplings. Juicy soup and good portion size…read more Fried dumplings were not that good. It felt like they were just unfrozen and the skin was extremely hard. Very solid seaweed and also the cucumber salad. Scallion pancakes were thin and could have been more crispy. Overall very satisfied with the soup dumplings. Would go again.

We took my father to House of Joy in Chinatown for his 83rd birthday, and it was a wonderful…read morecelebration filled with Cantonese flavors that brought back great memories of Hong Kong. We started with the Peking duck--crispy, juicy, and delicious with fluffy bao buns, followed by the duck meat served in crunchy lettuce wraps. The 2.5-lb steamed sea bass was fresh and perfectly cooked. We also loved the mixed mushrooms with tofu, double egg yolk fried rice, and the biggest surprise, the Michelin Guide-recommended pumpkin curry with oxtail--rich, tender, and absolutely delicious. We finished with birthday peach buns, fresh watermelon, and warm dessert soup. Manager Alvin took special care of us and made my father feel truly celebrated, and the entire staff was warm and attentive. We happily left around a 30% tip for the excellent service. Great food, family, and memories made my father's 83rd birthday truly special.

I have been searching for an authentic banquet-style dim sum spot (chaos and all - it's part of the…read moreexperiencing!) and House of Joy might just be my new go-to dim sum brunch spot! It is busy on a weekend, but the wait is actually very quick. Upon arrival you should get a number from the Host. At 1pm on a Saturday my party of 4 only waited ~10-15 minutes. The banquet hall is expansive, but the servers are great about finding the tables that look like they need more food. We had 8 different plates on our table within 8 minutes of sitting down. I did have to ask for soy sauce and chili oil as it was not already on the table, but the waitstaff was quick and accommodating. Overall House of Joy has great food for a very reasonable price!

If you're going to YongChuan, do yourself a favor and order exactly this:…read more Seafood fried rice noodles Pork dumplings Spicy crawfish dumplings Jellyfish with vinegar Half a Peking duck This is the order. As an NYC foodie, I'm always chasing meals that are worth the hype, and this one absolutely delivered. Every dish brought something different to the table, the flavors were incredible, and everything was perfect for sharing. Grab a few friends, order this lineup, and thank me later.

Note: This is a less detailed review than normal, as we ordered a ton of food from the AYCE menu,…read moreas can be seen from the photos Anyway, I've been back to this tasty Chinese place twice since my first review, with the second one being a very similar meal. The most recent time, I was here for their dim sum brunch, which is either $36 for AYCE plus $2 for tea, or they price each thing individually. It was a bit annoying that the tea was not included, but at least both the Oolong and Chrysanthemum teas were good quality and readily filled. Service in general was pretty fast and frequently checked on our large semi- private table to see if we needed anything else to order or more tea. The dim sum selection is a bit smaller than many of the traditional dim sum spots, but the overall quality was excellent, with a couple of definite highlights and some more unique dishes such as dumplings with pickled shrimp, crawfish, or Taizhou rice along with Ningbo wontons. In general, I would say that the wrappers were properly thin and everything was filled generously. The aforementioned Pickled Pepper Shrimp Dumplings were one of the highlights. The slightly spicy and sour pickles made it taste very light and paired nicely with the plump shrimp. In terms of other shrimp dim sum, their version of Har Gow/Crystal Shrimp Dumplings included a little bit of sweet crab for an extra touch. It was also tasty. I also liked the Ningbo wontons, filled with a variety of ingredients including minced pork, dried shrimp, yard long beans, pickled vegetables, bamboo shoots, and others. It had a wonderful mix of textures with some interesting crunchy notes. Another unique option mentioned is their Crawfish Dumplings, which are very noticeable compared to the other dumplings due to their bright red color. I appreciated the spiciness but found these a tad fishy with a thicker wrapper than most, but others loved these and ordered more. For more standard dumplings, their Xiao Long Bao/XLB were pretty good, and they had a tasty version of Sticky Rice Pork Siu Mai. The Baked Pork Buns were good as they were not too sticky sweet. Finally, there was a decent version of Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil. Non-dumpling highlights included their excellent turnip cakes along with steamed spare ribs, chicken feet, and a particularly tasty version of steamed beef tripe with satay sauce. I would skip the Beef Short Ribs With Black Pepper, which had good flavor but was way too chewy. I know someone else ordered the spring rolls, but I don't remember trying them. They also apparently now have a Ningbo speciality called Shi Bing Tong, but I don't remember ordering it. Someone else got their simple and tasty porridge/congee, only available traditionally with pork and century eggs, and enjoyed it. I tried a bit, and it was indeed good. Desserts included a tasty Crispy Durian Pastry, alright Sesame Balls, a good Pineapple Bun/Bolo Bao, and Custard Buns, which everyone loved, but they had a cuttlefish ink shine, so I couldn't try them. This is a fantastic, reasonably priced AYCE Dim Sum. Would recommend it if they still offer this deal.

Got the scallion noodles. Not too greasy, light on the soy flavor, subtle scallions. Texture of the…read morenoodles was appropriate.

My wife is a self proclaimed member of the "Dumpling Gang," which basically means she's a seasoned…read moreveteran when it comes to dumplings, and I'm happily along for the ride. Soup dumplings are her specialty, and living in North Jersey, we've had our fair share of some really good ones. We were downtown in the city this past Sunday and decided to check out Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings on St. Marks. As we were walking in, another customer was heading out and enthusiastically blurted, "This place SLAPS!" Well, that definitely set the bar pretty high. Turns out, he wasn't lying. THIS PLACE SLAPS! We started with two orders of soup dumplings, one with crab and one without. Both were fantastic. Hot, juicy, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a great soup dumpling. The Dumpling Gang representative at our table definitely approved. Next up was the house fried rice and pan fried noodles with chicken. Both were delicious and rounded out the meal perfectly. Pair everything with a couple of cold Asian beers and you've got yourself one seriously satisfying Sunday meal. Beyond the food, the wait staff was awesome. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming without hovering. The restaurant itself has a comfortable, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to hang out and keep ordering. Great dumplings, great food, cold beers, excellent service, and a cool atmosphere. What more do you need? The Dumpling Gang gives Nan Xiang St. Marks its official stamp of approval. We loved it and will absolutely be back!

This place is amazing!!! Do not be fool by how it looks on the outside but the food here is…read moredelicious! I am an avid foodie for dim sum and didn't think I would find good dim sum in NY. We were in NY for about 4 days and we went to the same dim sum resturant the entire time for dinner! The food is fresh and it's hot coming out of kitchen. I had a lot of steamed rice noodle from different dim sum places and this is the best spot so far in my life! If we come back to NY - you bet this will be the first place I come! 10/10 recommendation!

Very friendly service and pleasent restaurant. Our party of four was graciously welcomed and…read morepromptly seated. The ordering process was simple and the food was fresh and delicious. We all really enjoyed the soup dumplings (I requested a second order). The wonton noodle soup was spot on as well as the spring rolls, sesame noodles, and spicy cucumbers. If you're in the east village you can't miss with Dim Sum Palace.

I ordered delivery from here so it could be at my place when I got back from the gym and this meal…read moreHIT! Also got two for one soup dumplings. Fantastic. Would order again.

I used to dine at their LES location all the time and I had NO idea they had a BK location!…read more Delivery from here was just as delicious as I remember, although they did take a bit to arrive. Their Pork Soup Dumplings are delicious, consistently so! I wish I had gotten some chili oil for these, but they were still great on their own. The pan fried beef buns I'm not sure if I tried before but were great as well. Came hot and had a nice char on them, however the crust to filling ratio was a little off - I'd love more filling. They didn't reheat great in the microwave. I imagine they'd reheat better on a pan or in the air fryer.

Great food, great environment, great service…read more Roast duck is amazing. The pancake and sauce are perfect mate with the duck. The avocado salad and broccoli are fresh and delicious. On top of that, the veggie and salad perfectly counter the grease from the duck. I strongly recommend this restaurant to all fans of Peking Duck.

Having a late night meal with one shot at a decent meal. I wasn't disappointed but wasn't overly…read moreimpressed either. Recommend having a reservation to keep from having to sit outside or bar - I choose the bar. Food wise: The chicken dumplings were fried and seasoned to perfection. The black truffle dumpling didn't have enough truffle to really have impact. And finally, the Dan Dan noodles were ok - the best way to eat them is to ensure you have a good mix with every bite to balance out the flavors - hard to do without concentrating. Appreciate the good bartending service and chill atmosphere.

Came for dinner with my friend after attending the Spike Lee MJ Bday tribute at the park. We were…read moreon our way somewhere else but my friend recommended since she's been before. Also she mentioned they still have restaurant week; dinner is $45 per person with some options upgrade. I belive they have a full bar as you walk in the bar is in the front. Spacious inside with nice decor, I would say a dress up type of place. Good for dates, catching up with friends, or grabbing a drink at the bar. We were going to be sat at the back but I requested a different table and were seated across from the kitchen window. It was cool seeing the chefs at work. Our waitress was nice as was the hostess; very accommodating nd polite. For my appetizer: I orered the Crispy Rice Sushi "Spicy Tuna. It was really good very crispy on an avocado base and it was very spicy. I was expecting sushi rice paper not fried sushi but no complaints. For my main: I ordered the Crispy Duck with fried rice. Portion more than I expected. It was fried crispy on the outside on a bed of onions and peppers and included a sweet bbq like sauce which paired really well. It was really good. Desert was the mini cheesecakes: they were good ( by that time I was full and took them home). My drink was the Yuzu Tree it was too sour, I asked for more lychee puree which made it better. I'm glad my friend suggested we go in because, I did enjoy my dinner. Everything was wonderful. And I got to try a new place that I can add to my lists. I would recommend

Went here on a Thursday night to catch up with some friends. I'm not really a big sushi person, but…read moreI've been giving it more of a chance lately. The ambiance is calm and cozy -- definitely a good spot whether you're grabbing a couple drinks, a quick bite, or sitting down for a full dinner. I ordered the Joker roll, and that's where things started to click for me with sushi. The tuna and avocado paired with the spicy red sauce really made it stand out -- honestly tasted great and something I'd get again. Also had the Mongolian steak with rice, which was another highlight. Presentation was fire -- it comes out still heating on a hot platter, which makes the whole experience feel elevated. Flavor matched the presentation too. Service was solid overall, no real issues there. The only downside was with a deal they were advertising ("3 for $33"). It was shown on their website and even posted outside the restaurant, which was actually one of the main reasons we chose the spot. When we tried to use it, we were told they weren't honoring it that night and that the deal had been causing them to lose money. I understand adjusting pricing if something isn't working, but if that's the case, the promotion should be removed or clearly communicated ahead of time. Having it still advertised and then not honoring it was frustrating and took away from the experience. Overall: good food, nice vibe, and a solid option in Brooklyn -- just make sure to double-check any deals before going.