Best Trendy Table Hotspots Chinese 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.
8.4
A dressed-up Chinatown dining room built for banquets, cocktails, and shareable plates that skew modern without abandoning familiar flavors. Best for a planned night out where you order for the table and let the room set the tone.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast duck, Crispy eggplant, Banquet-style share plates
What makes it special: Modern Chinese banquet energy in a high-design Chinatown room.
#3
House of Joy
8
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.