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Pic Up Stix
$ · Dim Sum

1372 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128
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Best Dim Sum in Upper East Side

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Pic Up Stix 7.8
Upper East Side-Yorkville
Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Quick Bites Champions Solo Dining Sanctuaries Comfort Food Classics
Pic Up Stix is a counter-service Lexington Avenue spot where a focused dim sum section and Americanized Cantonese standards fuel quick, low-cost meals. Baked pork buns, soup dumplings, and custard buns make it the most grab-and-go-friendly way to get dim sum-style snacks within 10128.
Must-Try Dishes: Baked Roast Pork Buns, Soup Dumplings, Cantonese Steamed Custard Buns
Scores:
Value: 8.5 Service: 7.4 Consistency: 7.8 Food Quality: 7.9 Atmosphere: 6.5 Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: Counter-service Chinese spot with a surprisingly deep dim sum section for the price.
Who should go: Budget-minded diners grabbing dumplings or buns on the go.
When to visit: Midday or early evening for the freshest turnover on trays.
What to order: Baked roast pork buns, soup dumplings, steamed custard buns.
Insider tip: Order a mix of baked and steamed buns; they travel well if you’re walking the neighborhood.