Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Evalyn's Tap House, Long Island Dumplings and The Three Monkeys, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 17 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for dim sum in New York City. Top-rated dim sum spots at the right price.
New York City's Affordable Dim Sum Destinations
Discover the best of New York City’s affordable dim sum scene with this curated selection of eateries that prioritize both flavor and value. From the authentic Chinese dumplings at AJA Dumplings and Tipsy Shanghai to unique international offerings from Czech, Japanese, and Thai kitchens, there is a dish to satisfy every palate. This diverse collection invites you to explore a world of small plates and comfort food, featuring everything from American classics at The Three Monkeys to the traditional tastes of Som Bo and Lin’a Kitchen.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Dim Sum in New York City | Top Affordable Spots
- Evalyn's Tap House · rated 5/5: American.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Marwin Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- AJA Dumplings · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Koliba · rated 4.7/5: Czech.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Bohemian Spirit Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Czech.
- KungFu Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Tao Downtown · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Som Bo · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Lin’a Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Sum Fung · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Nom Wah Tea Parlor · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Fried Dumpling · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- #1 Fine Chinese Cuisine · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Lady Chow Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- King River · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Happy Garden · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Tim Ho Wan · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Asian Cafe · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Golden Unicorn · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Lee's Villa · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- Karazishi Botan · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Noodlecraft · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Hà Nội Vietnamese Kitchen · rated 4/5: Vietnamese.
- Hao Noodle · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Ditmars Thai · rated 4/5: Thai.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
