Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Soho (10012)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Yum Cha Chinese Kitchen & Bar
Stylish Chinese tapas spot blending dim sum classics with regional Shanghai and Suzhou dishes.
Notable Picks
This newer Thompson Street spot brings a more polished, Suzhou-leaning take on dim sum and Shanghai-style dishes to the South Village, pairing soup dumplings and small plates with a full bar and contemporary dining room. Strong Google and Yelp ratings highlight both the juicy dumplings and composed mains, making it a higher-touch option for dim sum-style dinners rather than just a quick snack.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab meat soup dumplings, Porcini mushroom beef rice, Dan dan noodles
What makes it special: Stylish Chinese tapas spot blending dim sum classics with regional Shanghai and Suzhou dishes.
Worthy Picks
#2
Nom Wah
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A fast-casual offshoot of Manhattan’s century-old Nom Wah Tea Parlor, this Nolita counter focuses on dim sum standards, noodles, and Chinese-American comfort dishes at still-reasonable downtown prices. Self-service kiosks, an open kitchen, and quick ticket times make it a practical stop for soup dumplings and small plates before or after shopping in Soho.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Soup Dumplings, Shrimp Siu Mai, Sloppy Joe Noodles
What makes it special: Fast-casual dim sum from the Nom Wah team with self-service ordering and downtown-friendly pricing.