Restaurant confirmed reservation by text but when we showed up for our Saturday night pre-show dinner, they were temporarily closed for maintenance. We had to scramble to find dinner (complicated with kids) read more

I got delivery the other day. It was my first dim sum outside of Queens or Chinatown. I didn't have super high expectations. I ordered: Sui mai - very good. Def on par with my standards Pan fried turnip cake - pretty good. Had good flavors. Maybe just a hair too soft Baked BBQ pork buns - pretty tasty. The pork may have not been the freshest Pan fried noodles - the taste is good. However, it was just a sorry excuse of a $7.25 snack portion that was 97% plain noodles and 3% veggie. Basically a garnish of scallion, bean sprouts, carrots. You'd think they can at least be a bit more generous with veggies considering it's a meatless dish for that price. I would say that as for taste, it's pretty good. Especially for the area. I'd only do this out of a bad craving and desperation. Otherwise, I'd make the trip to Queens for better taste and value. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Hell's Kitchen - This is a sorry excuse of a pan fried noodle dish. Tastes pretty good, but for $7.25, skip it - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Nice place to have a dim sum break! The place has several small booth/tables. They make items after you order them. Everything is Fresh and flavorful! Love the pork buns!!! read more

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Definitely get the steamed rice rolls with shrimp. The pork ones were ok -- I would skip. Overall the food was tasty but not as flavorful as other dim sum places I've tried. Would go back because it's convenient! read more

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Finally had the time to cross off Tim Ho Wan from our list yesterday. I've been wanting to try their barbecue buns and dim sum eversince I've started traveling to Hong Kong many years back (way back their very first Michelin-star days!) and just so thrilled that they're here in NYC. Tried the Yelp Wait list and what a helpful feature. We were in Central Park and actually just walked in time for the estimated check in time, seeing we were supposedly 10th on the list but it moved pretty fast and we actually got seated 25 mins earlier. Great start, huh. :) Very busy place but the service was quick and efficient. Predominantly Asian staff and everyone was courteous and nice. Loved every minute. As for the food, we ordered the barbecue buns (fantastic as everyone raved so!), pork & shrimp siu mai and shrimp har gow. Everything was delicious! My only wish was that they had lemon juice or slices that goes perfectly with soy and chili garlic sauce or chili oil. If you're craving for authentic Hong Kong style dimsum goodness, this is THE spot. Oh and value for money is incredible. There's a reason why it's one of the cheapest Michelin-starred meals you could have this lifetime. Go for it. :) read more

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5+ stars for these food items specifically: - baked bbq pork buns: WOW, A MUST-ORDER, this is the reason for their Michelin star (all the way from Hong Kong), the reason it's so good is b/c the juicy meat is in abundance inside the THIN but CRISPY crust - steamed dumplings with shrimp and chives: the skin is so thin and the filling melts in your mouth, generous filling - shrimp dumplings: yummy - braised chicken feet: authentic, my favorite version of chicken feet, so good - pan-fried chicken dumplings: yummy *It's hard to make dumplings that have a thin outer covering, making each bite bulky, bland, and unnecessarily filling. Tim Ho Wan here is able to achieve that* Items that were mediocre: - hot & spicy wonton soup: wouldn't reorder, wonton was ok, but adding it to hot & sour soup was a weird combo for me - siu mai: avg - iced hk milk tea: not authentic, avg, would reorder though b/c it's a nice addition to the dim sum experience (and I get thirsty) - steamed pork ribs: avg Service: Seated promptly, make eye contact to get attention, or else you'll be sitting like a lame duck forever Dim sum is not meant to be ordered as take-out; you need to eat it when it's piping hot read more

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As good as any dim sum you'll get, even in Flushing or Chinatown, and better than many. Lovely atmosphere, great service and prices. Just surprising. Will return many times for sure! read more

Food was just okay. Good experience but not wanting to go back. So many other great dim sum places. read more

The har gow are as I remember from Hong Kong 7 years ago - pretty close to perfect. Mild, rich shrimp pieces, barely held together within the dumpling skin, giving it the texture of one of those pillows made of ripped foam. The skin is a little thicker here than in the HK location, but not thick enough to make me not want to order 100 orders of these dumplings. I wanted to try something else that wasn't their too-sweet BBQ pork buns, so I went with the deep fried eggplant with shrimp cake. This was good, but really, just order 100 orders of har gow. read more

This is some of the best dim sum I've had. My cousin recommended this place, and we came here yesterday for lunch. We ordered a bunch of small plates to share -- siu mai, shrimp dumpling, shrimp rice roll, pork buns, and pan fried turnip cakes. The pork buns really caught me by surprise as it's unlike anything I've tried, and it's not the traditional char siu bun. It's crispy and flakey on the outside that melts into your mouth with a generous amount of meat in it. We both thoroughly enjoyed each dish together. The staff were friendly and efficient, and we didn't wait too long before we were seated and served. It was really busy on a Sunday afternoon. This place also reminds me of Hong Kong style where you get a sheet of paper to fill out what you want. This is definitely a place I'd return to again, and they also conveniently have several locations across NYC. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for dim sum. read more

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Well, I think there's normally a wait here but we came when COVID-19 was just starting to spark concern (social distancing hadn't even come into our lexicon yet though, but some people were avoiding Chinese restaurants), so anyway, we had no wait whatsoever. I came with my husband and two of my cousins and we ordered probably 75% of the menu. It's not that big of a menu, but there's still plenty to choose from. The must order item is no surprise; you have to get the Baked BBQ Pork Buns. The bread is unbelievably good! It has like a sugary, caramelized crusty top to it! Yum! I've never had a BBQ Pork Bun like this before! It comes in a set of 3 and I'm glad I read up in advance (like usual) that it were their signature dish, so we ordered two portions! To be honest, think I could have had 3 buns to myself . The Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf was also really good too. I'd get that again. The other items were definitely good, but not as noteworthy or memorable. I'd probably skip the rice roll, but that's probably just because I always think it sounds good until I order it and remember that it's just not my favorite dish (not specifically here -- just in general). I don't normally order dessert (I don't really have a sweet tooth), but my cousin really wanted to try the Lava Custard Sesame Ball which was a surprise hit. One was enough for me, but I thought it was very cool to try and pretty good. Overall, I was pretty stoked to have finally tried Tim Ho Wan as it's a Michelin-starred place and I've heard rave reviews. I definitely think it's worth coming to for the Baked BBQ Pork buns. I mean, now that I'm thinking about them again, my mouth is salivating! I'm dreaming about them! Okay, a return visit is a must! read more

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My gut usually told me that the best dim sum are from non franchised restaurants, because they work hard for good quality food to maintain business, not based on shares through social media and what not. And unfortunately I was right :/ The quality did not equal to the higher $ price of this place. Each order/dish was priced much higher than ANY other dim sums I've had. For example $3.50 dishes here cost $5.50+, so a meal that could've costed $25-30 costed $50 here. There was not a dish that stood out so much to me and made me think " I gotta come back for this!" Nope, I actually went to a much better dim sum in Chinatown that I will also review on soon, keep on a lookout on my profile ~ Turnip cake 4/5 Lava sesame ball 5/5 Steamed egg cake 2/5 Chicken feet 1.5/5 Pork rice roll 1.5 read more

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Tim Ho wan is a great place for Dim Sum, they are pretty consistent and the food always comes out hot. On the weekends there can be a long wait but you can join the waitlist on yelp before heading over. I've tried everything on the menu but I would have to say my favorites are the Sui Mai, chicken feet, baked pork buns, Har gow, and the rice rolls. Basic stuff but done very well. read more

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Tim Ho Wan is a Hong Kong-styled dim sum specialist. Unlike other traditional Cantonese dim sum restaurants, this place provides limited choices. We tried their baked BBQ pork buns, the combination of savy and sweetness is great, but the flour layer is a little bit sticky to the teeth. The seasoning is good. Hot and sour wanton soup is not the traditional way in the North area in China, the soup is thick because of the core starch and the flavor is mild. Steamed bean curd with meat and vegetables is okay, but the curd is not that soft while the stuff seems to be normal. Overall, it is a great place for people to have a meal, even if you are one person, there are noodles, congee and rice you can have read more

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This is my favorite casual dim sum spot in New York. The interior is cozy and is always filled with tons of happy customers. The dim sum dishes are generally very good, and the servers are very attentive. The only downside is that there can be a bit of a wait on popular days/times and sometimes certain dishes are sold out after busy dining times. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Hell's Kitchen - Sticky rice, spicy dumplings, shrimp in rice paper - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

This is probably my favorite dim sum place in NYC. No carts but delicious food. Some of my favorites are the noodles, fried egg white rolls, steamed spare ribs, and chicken feet but it's all really good. The wait is usually less than what the Yelp waitlist says it is. Highly recommend! read more

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The portions are so soooo small. Definitely not worth the price. It's giving new chipotle stingy.

Came with a party of 2 at 10:15am and was seated immediately. If dining on a weekend for brunch, I would strongly advise arriving early 10:00-10:30am to avoid the wait. Each dish is around $5 (and change) which is pretty expensive for dimsum. We ordered 9 dishes and the bill came to $80 after tax and tip. I've been to the Hong Kong THW and was expecting the same quality since NYC is arguably the food capital of the east coast. Unfortunately, I felt some disspointment with this location. The steamed rice roll skin was too thick. The filling for the baked roast pork bun had a thicker texture, but the taste was excellent and true to the original ones in HK. Skip the fried noodles. The unexpected star for me was the HK style custard-filled french toast! Would've been even better if they deep fried it, but it was delicious nonetheless. If you want to try Tim Ho Wan, I would only come ONCE just to say you did. There are cheaper dimsum places in Chinatown you can go to. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Hell's Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

We have been to THW several times but I haven't written a review so here it goes. Today we went in and the service was impeccable. We ordered: Steamed dumplings with shrimp and chives: which melted in your mouth and I thought I died and went to heaven. Pan fried noodles: always a delight. Deep fried spring roll with egg white and shrimp: very interesting but delicious. Steamed rice with minced beef and pan fried egg: we always order and it's delicious. All in and all this place is amazing and it's quite affordable. Go try it out!! read more

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I've forgotten how superior their dim sum is. We forgo the steamed rice dish to just concentrate on steamed dumplings(har gow, pork and shrimp&chives). The lady came back to our table to confirm if we really wanted 5 orders of the shrimp dumplings. "But there are four in each order?" I know, we're borderline gluttons, my daughter and I. We also had soup each, Congee for me and hot and sour for her. Congee is very much like our Filipino rice soup that grandmas prepared when we felt ill. So having this just made me feel so relaxed. Everything we had, tasted specially savory. So good! The Dumpling wrappers - perfectly thin, stick- in-your-palate texture. We didn't even use the dipping sauce. Then we ordered baked pork buns to go. read more

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Dim sum from the Tim ho wan chain from Asia. They have all the popular choices of dim sum average price is $8. Pricey compared to the ones in Chinatown. When you are in the area and if you don't want to go all the way to Chinatown the. Give this place a try. Great for quick bites. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Hell's Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

I'm so nostalgic for Jong Kong dim sum. This is one of my first stops when landing in Hong Kong. I'm thrilled Tim Wan is in NYC. This place is happiness! The dumplings are delicate and light. The cha sui baos are perfect. The custard bao is out of this world! And the best - the Hells Kitchen is not as crowded as the one downtown according to my friend who lives in NYC. read more

Five stars and no looking back, especially not looking back at the receipt. My buddy and I were wondering why it's Yelp rating isn't higher. After all, the cloth it's cut from is no 3 star or even 4 star spot! So, if someone could fill me in I'd appreciate it. The food is on point all the way, really clean flavors and solid portions for dim sum. I thought that the service was fine, not absolutely amazing, absolutely good enough for a 4 or 5 star rating. I was really curious about the poor Yelp rating so I asked on the way out. The answer was simple, people are just entitled, a common yelp issue. There is no parking, it's a hard location to get to! They wont seat a group until everyone is there. It's so busy people have to wait. So it seems some of the poor reviews come from people who didn't actually come eat. I remember thinking it's Hong Kong parents were maybe a bit overrated, but deserving. In any case, this spot is amazing. I expect a little more from the real yelpers of New York. read more

I came here on a Friday morning with my family. I've never been to this location and my experience at the East Village location was less than ideal pre-COVID. However, this time, I came right when it opened at 11am. There was no wait and plenty of seating. We ordered the bean curd roll, pork ribs with chicken feet over rice, shrimp rice crepe roll, fried eggplant with shrimp, and the steamed egg cake. The dim sum was fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the shrimp rice crepe roll and the pork ribs with chicken feet over rice the most. Yes, it's a bit pricey ($6+ a dish) and you have to pay for house tea ($1.50 a person). However, I definitely had a better experience here than the downtown location. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Hell's Kitchen - Steamed Bean Curd filled with Shrimp, Meat and Vegetable, Steamed Egg Cake, Steamed Rice with Pork Spare Rib and Chicken Feet - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

They were super accommodating of the toddler we had in our party. Restaurant is pretty spacious and they brought out a high chair as soon as we were seated. Thank you guys! Food was great, as always. read more

Oh boy, oh boy. I finally get to return to my FAVORITE dim sum restaurant in NYC... aaaand cue the smallest violin in the world, it's nearly ok. What was once my 5-star beloved, single-Michelin star, super hype go-to is no more. In Houston, Texas we were anxiously awaiting their announced arrival (waylaid by COVID) , but I have to admit that my feelings have somewhat changed since coming here. Because... Good people, tragedy befalls us! Tim Ho Wan... art thou not, once great and ambitious, blind to taste? Or art thou but no longer the mother whom clutched her children close to her bossum--only now seeking to line thy pockets..!? *ahem* sorry, I get emotional when things go... awry. To simplify from Shakespearian, this place thinks they're a little too big for their britches. The BANG is gone but the buck still climbs. But let's go through the positives and negatives. Positives: the dumplings are still delicious (Shu/Siu Mai and Har Gao/Hacao). You always know you get a good Har Gao if the skins doesn't easily break, even while mishandling the dang thing. My friends who are chopstick-chumps were able to stab, stick, and wrestle their way in getting the dumpling on the plate with no breaks to which are typical of old, or dry wrappers. Their dim sum is clean without a sign of grease. This includes the braised chicken feet, which melted off the bone nicely while applying gentle pressure with the incisors of the mouth, though mild in flavor. The crispy noodles are fine. Though mild in flavor, the noodles hold both a soft element with crunchy, slightly blackened (much appreciated) ends. Definitely need soy sauce (but so does nearly everything in dim sum). Negatives: the menu is abnormally small for a dim sum joint, and everything seems pretty expensive. So my friends made an amateur move in ordering hot & sour wonton soup, and oh my goodness--they need to rename it sour & sour wonton soup. By far the worst hot & sour I've ever tasted. Quality control, PLEASE! A teapot for $6.50..? Throw in a bag and expect us to finish it within a 2-minute brewing window? Even Wu Wonton's tea service is a quarter of the price, yet the tea is always brewed to perfection--no bag and no brewing control needed on our end. Yes, the dumplings are something to write about because although they are superb, they're also $2-3 more than what you would pay at any other reputable restaurant in NYC and they're rather cute in size. Well, at least you get 4, I guess--but seriously, look at the image. They're freakin' adorable. Turnip cake, we start off badly with a dish I once highly praised. Internally, my fist was pounding the table as tears rolled down the corners of my eyes with me monologuing, "how could you...!" I think the chef took a literal approach to "cake." It was gooey, mushy, with no sense of a crispness to its browned exterior. Happy birthday to me..! I don't really see myself coming back unless things turn around. Tim Ho Wan, once prized as an affordable Michelin star is now far from it's glory days. Cheerio, mates! read more

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I had the vegetable dumplings, spring rolls, and stir-fried noodles. I'd say all the dishes had a low-cost takeout level of quality. I would have liked to see a few more vegetarian options as well. read more

Not the traditional carcophony of ladies with carts dealing Dim Sum stamping your card BUT, I've seen it crowded & busy aplenty & the energy is there. To say nothing of the DDeelishus dishes served. If you like chicken feet, this is the place. Seasoned nicely. Lightly sweet pork buns are also a must. The sticky rice, filled with meats & shiitake goes with everything. Black bean BBQ riblets & Har Gow. Every dish has been completely satisfying! The staff is incredibly attentive & its a chill experience for sure. Do not pass up!! read more

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This place is a mixed bag for me. There are some things I love and then there's a lot of things I felt marketing got the best of me. The first thing they advertise is that they were awarded a Michelin Star. That is true if this was the Hong Kong location. This is NOT a Michelin Star restaurant by any means. And because of this false advertisement, that is their excuse to charge at a premium. The dim sum selection is very underwhelming. On top of this, when they run out of an item, they don't make more for some odd reason. Regardless, I ordered five different items to try out. Two items that caught my attention were the Baked BBQ Pork Bun ($6.75) 3pc and the Lava Custard Sesame Ball ($6.25) 3pc. They both have a unique twist to the traditional items typically served in Chinatown. The Baked BBQ Pork Bun has an added sweet crumbs on top to go with that BBQ pork taste. The Lava Custard Sesame Ball is super oily, but also unique as they combined two traditional items into one. The items I am not impressed with. Hot and Sour Wonton Soup ($6.35) is something you can get at any Americanized Chinese restaurant. Steamed Rice Roll with Shrimp and Chinese Chives ($6.50) and Siu Mai ($6.35) 4pc are both items you can find at any dim sum restaurants in NYC. The tastes is not unique and does not warrant such premium. If you're looking for a good dim sum restaurant, I'd advise going to Chinatown where the selections is a lot larger and a lot cheaper. You can probably get all of these items for half the price. read more

Quick service- simple dim sum menu not too overwhelming. Def order their speciality baked bbq buns- the bread is flaky and sweet and filling is perfectly stuffed. Their fried crispy egg white/shrimp spring roll was delicious- the filling almost tasted like crab Rangoon even though there is no cream cheese or crab obviously. Everything was done well with clean ingredients. Nothing tasted greasy or heavy. read more

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Dropped by on a weekday around noon and didn't have to wait. The place was still pretty busy though and because of that, it took a while for them to take our order. Once that was done though, the food came quickly and tasted good! Heard many good things about B1, the baked BBQ pork buns, and it was definitely worth the trip just for that! The bun was soft and flaky while the pork was very savory, making every bite a great combination of textures and flavors. Every other item on the menu we ordered was pretty normal in comparison as they are typical items at other dim sum places. Overall, a worthwhile meal! It gets really busy on weekends though, so I would recommend trying a weekday if you can. read more

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I quite possibly found my favorite Har Gau in Hell's Kitchen. The steamed crystal shrimp dumplings were tender and plump and delicately tucked inside a thin translucent wrapper. I wanted to order a dozen, but I stuck with an order of 4 and walked away with regret. The Siu Mai (pork dumplings) were meaty and flavorful, especially when dipped in chili oil (upon request) mixed with sambal oelek and soy sauce. The takeout game was strong for the main attraction: baked bbq pork buns. Attentive staff carried trays of these bundles of joy already packaged in plastic containers past my table. I devoured a bun on my return visit the next day and still remember the crackle as I tore the bun into two pieces to reveal sweet and sticky pork on the inside. The only item I would not order again are the noodles which were bland and unmemorable. I've received great service every time and my NYC hotel picks have a lot to do with proximity to Tim Ho Wan. I would love to see the menu expanded a bit to include a few green vegetable options. Tim Ho Wan is created by Chef Mak Kwai Pui who was once a chef at Four Seasons Hong Kong's Lung King Heen, the world's first Chinese restaurant to receive three Michelin stars, along with his partner Chef Leung Fai Keung. The restaurant is located in six cities throughout the U.S. including Houston, Irvine, Las Vegas, Waikiki, and NYC's East Village and Hell's Kitchen. read more

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Great dim sum place with a few very delicious dishes in NYC. It's not as good as the branches in Hong Kong though. The pork bbq bun is the best I've ever had which is quite consistent with what I had in Hong Kong. However, other dishes are pretty mediocre and if you go to Chinatown or Flushing you can get much better with less money. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Hell's Kitchen - B1. Baked BBQ Pork Buns - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

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This was my first time having dim sum, and I was pleased. Had steamed pork dumpling, steamed shrimp dumpling, a custard sesame ball, and something else. I liked but didn't love them. Good experience overall read more

Decent dim.sum. The pork buns were tasty but a bit on the sweet side. Har gow & siu mai were good. Steamed spareribs were very meaty & tender. Just wish they had more black bean flavor. Sticky rice in lotus leaf was huge & massively stuffed with meat. It was very good. Deep fried pork dumplings could have been crispier. The chicken feet were very disappointing. The teapots are very small & at $8 a pot, not cheap. Overall, decent dim sum but I prefer more traditional places. read more

Baked BBQ Pork Buns live up to the hype. They give you three in one order, but they are so good, you will want to order more!

This wasn't the best dim sum I've had but it hit the spot. My friend and I came on a Tuesday afternoon. We got shu mai, har gow, chicken dumplings, and shrimp rolls. read more

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The food as always is amazing, I tried before in Honolulu a few times and is delicious as there, great service and ambiance

tldr; Dimsum is my favorite and the food here is mid at best. However, the baked char siu bao is a must order! Rating: 6.9/10 My family was in town and we were craving some dimsum. Since it was raining outside and we didn't want to venture far towards Chinatown, we decided to just eat at @timhowanusa. When you enter the restaurant, it is a fairly large space but pretty basic interior that didn't wow you. They had banners and other visuals up to showcase tim ho wan's history and their location in HK has a Michelin star! We ordered a variety of items such as, 1. Congee with Pork and Preserved Egg 2. Baked Char Siu Bao 3. Turnip Cake 4. Har Gow 5. Siu Mai 6. Deep fried dumplings with Pork and Fried Shrimp 7. Steamed Beef Ball w/ Bean Curd Skin 8. Steamed Bean Curd filled w/ Shrimp, Meat and Vegetables 9. Steamed Rice Roll with Shrimp and Chinese Chives 10. Pan Fried Noodles The congee was very mid and gets the job done if you're craving jook but it was nothing special. The pan fried noodles was a super simple dish but tasty and always a go to item. Their Baked Char Siu Bao was actually very tasty and was easily the best item we ordered this meal. The dimsum staples of turnip cake, siu mai, har gow, and steamed rice rolls w/ shrimp were all very subpar. Honestly, the turnip came and steamed rice rolls were not that great and likely below average. The har gow and siu mai were average and just didn't wow me with its flavor or overall taste. Last but not least, the beef balls and the steamed bean curd were below average and I wouldn't recommend them unless it's an item that you're craving. All in all, Tim Ho Wan is a decent option for quick and decent food. However, with the amount of dimsum spots available in NYC, there are much better spots you can go eat at for a lower price. It is definitely worth at least one visit or to go for the baked char Siu Bao, but not worth going for much else. IG: @mrtravelfoodie read more

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I finally made it to this popular dim sum place! I was afraid that it would be overhyped, and I'm glad I was totally wrong. The restaurant is clean, the service efficient and the food tasty and affordable. It has a modern look, with bright lights and pop music playing. I got here on a Thursday at 5:40p and there were plenty of tables. By the time we left at 7ish the place was packed. Go early on weekends, or be ready to wait. Baked bbq pork buns: loooved the pork, but I'm not sure the sweetness of the buns goes with the meat. They would be so much yummier if they weren't sweet. Despite the deliciousness of the pork, I would not order this again. Sticky rice in lotus meat: you simply must get this. It's delicious (and quite sizable). Hot and sour wonton soup: they were ok... not sure I liked the broth as much as I thought I would. Pan fried noodles: basic... nothing to write home about. Steamed rice roll with bbq pork: very good (and delicate, I would add). Deep fried eggplant with shrimp: also very good. Overall, some of the dishes I had were very yummy and well prepared. I would totally go back to find another few to match the ones I liked, so I could compete a meal with all top-rated options. read more