Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Gramercy & Flatiron (10010)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Grandma's Home
Restaurant-forward dumplings with a sit-down, share-the-table rhythm.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Comfort Food Classics
A polished, dining-room take on Shanghai/Hangzhou comfort cooking where the dumpling lane is the easiest win. Treat it like a composed meal: start with soup dumplings, add one pan-fried bun or wonton dish, and let the rest of the table share one savory main so the experience stays balanced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soup dumplings (xiao long bao), Pan-fried pork buns (sheng jian bao), Wontons in chili oil
What makes it special: Restaurant-forward dumplings with a sit-down, share-the-table rhythm.
#2
Dim Sum Sam
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Group Dining Gatherings
A fast-moving dim sum counter that’s most reliable when you order like a Cantonese lunch tray: one roast-meat rice plate, one dumpling lane, and a quick veg side to reset the palate. It’s built for efficiency, but the best bites still read as properly made—especially when you keep the order focused and don’t over-spread across the menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ pork buns, Shrimp dumplings (har gow), Roast duck over rice
What makes it special: Dim sum and roast meats in a speed-first, counter-service format.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A small, practical dumpling stop in the Gramercy/Flatiron pocket that works best as a quick bite or takeout play. Go for a tight two-item order—one steamed dumpling and one pan-fried option—so textures stay crisp and the meal doesn’t sprawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork soup dumplings, Pan-fried pork dumplings, Shrimp dumplings
What makes it special: Fast, affordable dumplings for a no-fuss neighborhood fix.