ZipPicks Awards
Best Dim Sum in Washington Heights
Master Critic Review
King Garden Restaurant
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
King Garden is a longtime Broadway Chinese takeout spot in upper Washington Heights where dim sum-style dumplings share menu space with fried rice, lo mein, and combo plates. Locals lean on it for dependable, inexpensive Chinese standards and late-evening takeout runs rather than sit-down banquet service.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Shrimp Lo Mein
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6
Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: Classic neighborhood Chinese takeout with dim sum-style dumplings at low prices.
Who should go: Locals craving affordable Chinese takeout and dim sum-style bites.
When to visit: Evenings before peak rush for fastest takeout turnaround.
What to order: General Tso's chicken, shrimp lo mein, shrimp in garlic sauce.
Insider tip: Order by phone for pickup to skip the delivery wait.