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Emperor Dumpling
$$ · Chinese, Dim Sum

1396 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029
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Best Dim Sum in East Harlem

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Emperor Dumpling 7.5
East Harlem
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Fast-casual Chinese spot on Madison serving dumplings, noodle soups, and a focused dim sum section for East Harlem locals.cite10search110search1010search3 The Madison Avenue branch opened in 2025, extending the Emperor Dumpling group’s menu of Cantonese-leaning small plates and shareable comfort dishes uptown.cite8view01search16
Must-Try Dishes: Crystal Shrimp Dumpling (Hak Kow), Roast Pork Bun (2 Pieces), Soup Pork Bun (Xiaolongbao)
Scores:
Value: 8.2 Service: 7.2 Consistency: 7.5 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 6 Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: Counter-service Chinese with a real dim sum menu in East Harlem.
Who should go: East Harlem locals craving fast, affordable dim sum and dumplings
When to visit: Weekend lunch when dim sum menu is fully steaming
What to order: Crystal shrimp dumplings, roast pork buns, soup pork buns
Insider tip: Pair dim sum with Taiwanese beef noodle for fuller meal