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 upscale places for dim sum in New York City. Top-rated dim sum spots at the right price.
New York City's Upscale Dim Sum Destinations
New York City’s dining scene offers a sophisticated take on traditional tea house favorites through this curated selection of upscale dim sum destinations. From the high-energy atmosphere of Tao Downtown to the creative, modern plates at RedFarm and Chinese Tuxedo, these establishments elevate small-plate dining into a luxurious social experience. Whether you are seeking the refined flavors of #1 Fine Chinese Cuisine and Danny's Chinese Kitchen or a unique blend of influences at Evalyn's Tap House, this collection showcases the very best of the city's elegant Chinese and American-inspired culinary landscape.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Dim Sum in New York City | Top Upscale 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.
