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A-Jiao
$$$ · Dim Sum

1817 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
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Best Dim Sum in Upper East Side

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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

A-Jiao 8.7
Upper East Side-Yorkville
Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Group Dining Gatherings Hidden Gems Heaven
A-Jiao is a Sichuan-focused Yorkville restaurant where chili-oil heat, numbing peppercorns, and a long list of dumplings anchor sit-down dinners. Dim sum-style bites like steamed shrimp dumplings and mini pork buns share space with bolder mains, making it the most dialed-in option in 10128 when you want real spice with your dumplings.
Must-Try Dishes: Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, Sichuan Pork Dumplings with chili-garlic soy, Steamed Mini Pork Buns
Scores:
Value: 8.3 Service: 7.4 Consistency: 9 Food Quality: 8.6 Atmosphere: 7 Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Sichuan restaurant where dim sum-style dumplings meet serious chili heat.
Who should go: Spice-loving groups craving dumplings and Sichuan plates.
When to visit: Weeknights after 7 p.m. for calmer but lively dinners.
What to order: Steamed shrimp dumplings, Sichuan pork dumplings, steamed mini pork buns.
Insider tip: Build a meal from the hot appetizer section; portions run entree-sized for the price.