Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Tribeca & Soho (10013)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Old-school Chinatown dim sum in a retro, landmark-like dining room.
Notable Picks
8.5
A classic Chinatown dim sum stop with a vintage dining-room feel and an ordering-sheet format that’s easy for groups. It’s best as an all-day dim sum hang where you lean into the staples and treat the room’s history as part of the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original egg roll, Shrimp dumplings (har gow), Soup dumplings
What makes it special: Old-school Chinatown dim sum in a retro, landmark-like dining room.
8.2
A high-throughput Chinatown bakery best treated as dim sum-to-go: grab hot buns and a tart, then keep moving. It’s at its strongest when you prioritize fresh-from-the-oven items and skip turning it into a full pastry buffet.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast pork bun, Pineapple bun, Milk tea
What makes it special: A high-volume Chinatown bun counter known for roast pork buns.
8.1
A Chinatown seafood mainstay that does reliable Cantonese cooking with a dim sum lane that works especially well for groups. Go in with a short checklist—two steamed favorites, one pan-fried plate—so the meal stays focused and the table stays happy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steamed whole fish (ginger-scallion style), Salt-and-pepper shrimp or squid, Cantonese crab preparation (when available)
What makes it special: Live-seafood Cantonese cooking geared for sharing and variety.
#4
House of Joy
8.0
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
A classic cart-service dim sum room with the full weekend energy: busy, loud, and built for big tables. The strongest experience comes from leaning into steamed standards and one rice-noodle roll, then stopping before the table turns chaotic.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings), Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls), Chicken Feet
What makes it special: One of the area’s go-to cart-service rooms for classic Cantonese dim sum.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A bright, high-volume Chinatown bakery where the move is to treat it like a dim sum snack stop: grab one tart, one bun, and something you’ve never tried. It’s strong for variety and value, but best enjoyed as a quick hit rather than a destination sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Egg Tart, Pineapple Bun, BBQ Pork Bun (Char Siu Bao)
What makes it special: A classic Chinatown bakery counter with huge variety and strong value.
7.7
A takeout-first bun and steam-counter stop that functions like dim sum fuel for a Chinatown walk. The best outcome is ordering two buns with contrasting textures—one savory, one sweet—then eating them while they’re still warm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast Pork Bun, Pumpkin Bun, Custard Bun
What makes it special: A fast bun-and-steam spot that’s best eaten fresh and warm.
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
A low-key counter-style option that scratches the dim sum itch without the full banquet-room commitment. Treat it like a focused snack meal—one rice roll, one dumpling plate—so the order stays crisp and not overloaded.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls), Shrimp Dumplings, Siu Mai
What makes it special: A counter-service dim sum stop for quick plates without the crowd.