What is the best Sum restaurant in Midtown East?

Hutong is our top pick for Sum restaurants in Midtown East, scoring 8.7/10. Tableside flaming duck presentation and stunning Art Deco interior evoke 1920s Shanghai glamour

Any insider tips for Hutong?

The Shanghai Bar & Lounge has excellent happy hour cocktails with Sichuan-infused twists

What should I order at Hutong?

Flaming Peking Duck, Wagyu beef mille-feuille, dim sum sampler

When should I visit Hutong?

Weekend brunch or weeknight dinner reservations

Who should go to Hutong?

Special occasion diners and business entertaining

Any insider tips for Dimsum Garden?

The weekday lunch specials offer excellent value around $12-15

What should I order at Dimsum Garden?

9-piece signature dim sum platter, shrimp dumplings, roasted duck dumpling

When should I visit Dimsum Garden?

Weekday lunch for freshest selections

Who should go to Dimsum Garden?

Lunch crowds and dim sum cravers

Any insider tips for Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen?

Go with a small group, share dumplings and noodles, and be ready to turn the table quickly.

When should I visit Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen?

Late afternoon or early evening to dodge the heaviest lines.

Who should go to Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen?

Budget-conscious noodle lovers who don’t mind tight quarters.

Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Midtown East (10022)

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

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Our Top Pick

Hutong

Tableside flaming duck presentation and stunning Art Deco interior evoke 1920s Shanghai glamour

Notable Picks

#1 Hutong

8.7

$$$ Midtown East

Vibes: Luxury Dining Elite Date Night Magic Business Lunch Power Players Instagram Worthy Wonders

Award-winning Northern Chinese restaurant serving fiery dim sum and signature tableside Flaming Peking Duck in a glamorous Art Deco setting inspired by 1920s Shanghai. The elegant space in the Bloomberg Building draws a sophisticated crowd for both power lunches and evening cocktails.

Must-Try Dishes: Flaming Peking Duck, Ma La Chili Prawns, Dan Dan Noodles

What makes it special: Tableside flaming duck presentation and stunning Art Deco interior evoke 1920s Shanghai glamour

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#2 Dimsum Garden

8.1

$$$ Sutton Place

Vibes: Hidden Gems Heaven Quick Bites Champions Family Friendly Favorites

A compact, modern room on 2nd Avenue focuses on Hong Kong–style dim sum with a tight but deep menu and strong delivery game. Locals lean on it for reliable baskets, value-forward lunch specials, and late-week dinners when Chinatown feels too far.

Must-Try Dishes: Signature Dim Sum Platter, Shrimp Dumplings, General Tso's Chicken

What makes it special: Fresh-made dim sum in midtown without Chinatown crowds

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Worthy Picks

#3 Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen

7.7

$ Midtown East

Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Comfort Food Classics Quick Bites Champions

This narrow counter-service spot reads more like a dumpling and noodle house than a classic teahouse, but its soup dumplings scratch the dim sum itch for nearby offices. Hand-pulled noodles, quick turnover, and late-ish hours make it a practical, low-frills option.

Must-Try Dishes: Pork Soup Dumplings, Beef Mala Mix Noodles, Scallion Pancake

What makes it special: Xiao long bao and ramen share the table in a fast-moving, no-frills space.

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