Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Midtown East (10017)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Joe's Home of Soup Dumplings
Soup dumplings that deliver broth, balance, and repeatable texture at scale.
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
A Midtown East Shanghainese dining room built around xiao long bao that stay consistently hot, juicy, and wrapper-forward—meant to be eaten immediately. It works best as a tight order: soup dumplings plus one pan-fried dumpling and a simple noodle or veg plate to round out the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork soup dumplings (xiao long bao), Crab & pork soup dumplings, Pan-fried pork dumplings
What makes it special: Soup dumplings that deliver broth, balance, and repeatable texture at scale.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Emperor Dumpling is a compact Midtown East counter specializing in made-to-order dumplings, dim sum-style snacks, and quick noodle and rice plates along 3rd Avenue. It’s more of a practical, affordable stop than a destination, but generous portions and reliably tasty dumplings make it a useful option for nearby offices and commuters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork and chives dumplings, Hong Kong wonton noodle soup, House fried rice
What makes it special: Quick dumplings with a dependable, no-drama format for Midtown.