Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Restaurants in Five Points
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 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.
#2
Soft Swerve
8.4
A playful soft-serve stop that leans into bold, Asian-inspired flavors and high-contrast toppings—sweet, creamy, and built for maximum photo payoff. Go here when you want a fast dessert hit with flavors like ube and milk tea that feel distinct, not gimmicky.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube soft serve, Matcha soft serve, Hong Kong milk tea soft serve
What makes it special: Soft serve built around ube, matcha, and milk-tea flavor profiles.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A Chinatown dessert counter focused on Japanese-style cheese tarts that hit best when they’re freshly baked and still warm. It’s a quick, purpose-built stop—grab a couple flavors, keep it simple, and treat it like a snack ritual rather than a sit-down moment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Hokkaido-style cheese tart, Matcha cheese tart, Chocolate cheese tart
What makes it special: Warm, gooey Japanese-style cheese tarts with a crisp shell.