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.
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Find cheap places for dim sum in New York City. Top-rated dim sum spots at the right price.
New York City's Cheap Dim Sum Destinations
New York City offers a wealth of affordable dim sum destinations where diners can enjoy a variety of flavorful small plates without breaking the bank. This curated selection features everything from traditional Chinese favorites at KungFu Kitchen and Fried Dumpling to unique regional influences from spots like Marwin Thai and Karazishi Botan. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a full family feast, these local gems provide an inviting range of Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and American-influenced dishes across the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Dim Sum in New York City | Top Cheap 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.
