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New York · Updated 16 Oct 2026

The best Yum Cha in New York

Ranked from 14,329 reviews across 7 restaurants.

Yum Cha at Dim Sum Sam

The winner

Dim Sum Sam

Cantonese · New York

The Yum Cha at Dim Sum Sam includes har gow with a dough that is not too thick, and BBQ duck that is crispy outside and juicy inside.

reviews mention the Yum Cha
55
of them positive
89%
overall
Very positive

28 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010, United States

Open - Closes 9:30 pm

Plan a visitWebsite

Shu mai are tender and flavourful, the congee is not watery, and the tea and fresh soy milk are not too sweet. In New York, it stands out for affordable dim sum served in a clean, modern room that works as a small take-out place with some tables.

About the restaurant

Phone

+1 646-669-7876

P2R6+6V New York, USA

How it’s holding up

restaurants ranked
7
reviews across them
14,329
reviews mention the Yum Cha
116
last updated
16 Oct 2026
Mentions of the Yum Cha, month by monthPositiveNegative

69 of the 116 mentions of the Yum Cha have a date within these months; the chart shows those.

The 14,329 reviews are every review these restaurants have, about any dish, so not all of them were read for this guide. We collected 1,400 of them, which can include more than one review from the same person. 55 reviews mention the Yum Cha at Dim Sum Sam. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Also worth a trip

The other 6 restaurants ranked for Yum Cha in New York, in order.

  1. Number 2: DD Soup Dumpling & FuJi HibachiNew YorkDD Soup Dumpling & FuJi Hibachi is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.14 reviews mention the Yum Cha
    Yum Cha at DD Soup Dumpling & FuJi Hibachi

    Cantonese · 321 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, United States

    DD Soup Dumpling & FuJi Hibachi is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.

    93% of reviews of the Yum Cha are positive

    Open - Closes 11:30 pm

  2. Number 3: Dumpling N’ DipsNew YorkDumpling N’ Dips is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.3 reviews mention the Yum Cha
    Yum Cha at Dumpling N’ Dips

    Cantonese · 5 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States

    Dumpling N’ Dips is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.

    100% of reviews of the Yum Cha are positive

    Open - Closes 11 pm

  3. Number 4: Excellent Dumpling HouseNew YorkExcellent Dumpling House is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.10 reviews mention the Yum Cha
    Yum Cha at Excellent Dumpling House

    Cantonese · 165 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, United States

    Excellent Dumpling House is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.

    90% of reviews of the Yum Cha are positive

    Open - Closes 1 am

  4. Number 5: Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East VillageNew YorkNan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.9 reviews mention the Yum Cha
    Yum Cha at Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village

    Cantonese · 15 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States

    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.

    89% of reviews of the Yum Cha are positive

    Open - Closes 2 am

  5. Number 6: Nan Xiang Xiao Long BaoNew YorkNan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.13 reviews mention the Yum Cha
    Yum Cha at Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao

    Cantonese · 24 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001, United States

    Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.

    100% of reviews of the Yum Cha are positive

    Open - Closes 11:30 pm

  6. Number 7: Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - FlushingNew YorkNan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Flushing is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.12 reviews mention the Yum Cha
    Yum Cha at Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Flushing

    Cantonese · 39-16 Prince St #104, Flushing, NY 11354, United States

    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Flushing is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.

    75% of reviews of the Yum Cha are positive

    Open - Closes 1 am

The longer read

What the reviews say

What the reviews say about the best Yum Cha in New York, restaurant by restaurant.

Why it leads

Why Dim Sum Sam is the pick for Yum Cha

The Yum Cha at Dim Sum Sam includes har gow with a dough that is not too thick, and BBQ duck that is crispy outside and juicy inside. Shu mai are tender and flavourful, the congee is not watery, and the tea and fresh soy milk are not too sweet. In New York, it stands out for affordable dim sum served in a clean, modern room that works as a small take-out place with some tables.

The alternatives

Where the other Yum Cha spots shine

Not everyone wants the same Yum Cha. These are the clearest differences reviewers point to among the next-best places.

  • DD Soup Dumpling & FuJi Hibachi: DD Soup Dumpling & FuJi Hibachi is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.
  • Dumpling N’ Dips: Dumpling N’ Dips is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.
  • Excellent Dumpling House: Excellent Dumpling House is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.
  • Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village: Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village is a top-rated spot for Yum Cha in New York.

How to choose

Choosing Yum Cha in New York

Treat this as a shortlist as well as a winner: Dim Sum Sam has the strongest reviews for the Yum Cha, and the others are where reviewers found different strengths across New York.

  • 14,329 reviews across 7 restaurants ranked; that total covers every dish they serve, not only the Yum Cha.
  • 55 reviews mention the Yum Cha at Dim Sum Sam, and 89% of them are positive.

Questions people ask

What is the best Yum Cha in New York?

Dim Sum Sam in New York is currently ranked #1 for Yum Cha in New York, among 7 candidates in our available dataset. The Yum Cha at Dim Sum Sam includes har gow with a dough that is not too thick, and BBQ duck that is crispy outside and juicy inside. Shu mai are tender and flavourful, the congee is not watery, and the tea and fresh soy milk are not too sweet.

Which other Yum Cha places in New York come close?

DD Soup Dumpling & FuJi Hibachi, Dumpling N’ Dips, Excellent Dumpling House round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 7 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Yum Cha in New York decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-10-16. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.

How we rank

Each restaurant’s score combines its overall rating with how often its reviews mention the Yum Cha. How positive those reviews are, and how that is changing, is shown for context and is not part of the score. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Read the full method