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 the best places for dim sum in New York City. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional dim sum.
New York City's Premier Dim Sum Destinations
New York City’s dim sum scene is a diverse tapestry of flavors that extends far beyond traditional tea houses to include a wide array of international influences. This collection showcases everything from authentic Chinese staples at AJA Dumplings and Tipsy Shanghai to unique fusion experiences and European comfort food at spots like Bohemian Spirit Restaurant. Whether you are craving classic steamed buns or exploring the eclectic menus at Evalyn's Tap House and Marwin Thai, these destinations offer the best small-plate dining across the five boroughs.
30 restaurants in Best Dim Sum in New York City | Top 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.
