Best Dim Sum Restaurants in East Village (10009)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Dumpling Man
Fast dumpling specialist with a menu built for repeat orders.
Notable Picks
#1
Dumpling Man
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A St. Marks standby for classic, no-frills dim sum staples that hit best when you want fast comfort over ceremony. The dumplings and buns are the move—order a tight set of steamers plus one pan-fried item so you get both soft-and-juicy and crisp-and-savory in the same meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soup dumplings, Pan-fried dumplings, Cucumber salad
What makes it special: Fast dumpling specialist with a menu built for repeat orders.
Worthy Picks
#2
Bite & Sip
7.8
A casual dim sum-and-tea shop that feels built for quick drop-ins, with a menu that leans into dumplings, buns, and a few crowd-pleasing fried bites. Treat it like a light, repeatable stop: pick one siu mai option, one dumpling style, and a drink so the meal stays balanced instead of carb-heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Siu mai (choose one variety), Pan-fried buns, Steamed dumplings
What makes it special: A dim sum-and-tea format that’s optimized for quick, structured ordering.