Best Dim Sum in Manhattan

Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan

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Nom Wah Tea Parlor

13 Doyers St, New York, NY, 10013

SAVOR'S SUMMARY

“The oldest dim sum parlor in New York, Nom Wah has been serving handmade dumplings on Doyers Street since 1920.”View more →

SAVOR SCORE

96%

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Dim Sum Palace

28 W 56th St, New York, NY, 10019

SAVOR'S SUMMARY

“A midtown favorite for reliable, well-executed dim sum classics.”View more →

SAVOR SCORE

95%

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Tim Ho Wan

85 4th Ave, New York, NY, 10003

SAVOR'S SUMMARY

“The first Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant, Tim Ho Wan brings Hong Kong precision to every bite.”View more →

SAVOR SCORE

94%

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RedFarm

2170 Broadway, New York, NY, 10024

SAVOR'S SUMMARY

“Ed Schoenfeld's inventive take on Chinese cuisine features playful dim sum like Pac-Man dumplings and crispy duck and crab wontons.”View more →

SAVOR SCORE

93%

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Golden Unicorn

18 E Broadway, New York, NY, 10002

SAVOR'S SUMMARY

“A Chinatown banquet hall that still does dim sum the old-fashioned way — with cart service.”View more →

SAVOR SCORE

90%

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Oriental Garden

14 Elizabeth St, New York, NY, 10013

SAVOR'S SUMMARY

“Known for the freshest seafood in Chinatown, Oriental Garden's dim sum features pristine steamed shrimp dumplings and delicate rice noodle rolls that highlight clean, pure flavors.”

SAVOR SCORE

90%

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Hao Noodle

401 6th Ave, New York, NY, 10014

SAVOR'S SUMMARY

“A modern Chinese kitchen in the West Village, Hao Noodle offers refined dim sum alongside noodle dishes.”View more →

SAVOR SCORE

90%

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Full Rankings at a Glance

#	Restaurant	Neighborhood	Price	Score	Known For
1	Nom Wah Tea Parlor	New York	$$	96%	The oldest dim sum parlor in New York, Nom Wah has been serving handmade dump...
2	Dim Sum Palace	New York	$$	95%	A midtown favorite for reliable, well-executed dim sum classics.
3	Tim Ho Wan	East Village	—	94%	The first Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant, Tim Ho Wan brings Hong Kong pr...
4	RedFarm	New York	$$$	93%	Ed Schoenfeld's inventive take on Chinese cuisine features playful dim sum li...
5	Golden Unicorn	New York	$$	90%	A Chinatown banquet hall that still does dim sum the old-fashioned way — with...
6	Oriental Garden	Chinatown	—	90%	Known for the freshest seafood in Chinatown, Oriental Garden's dim sum featur...
7	Hao Noodle	West Village	—	90%	A modern Chinese kitchen in the West Village, Hao Noodle offers refined dim s...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best dim sum in Manhattan?+

According to Savor's aggregated critic and diner reviews, Nom Wah Tea Parlor ranks #1 for best dim sum in Manhattan with a Savor Score of 96%.

How does Savor rank dim sum?+

Savor aggregates reviews from professional food critics, major publications, and audience platforms to calculate a Savor Score (0–100%) for each restaurant's dim sum. The score weights critic mentions, sentiment analysis, and diner ratings to produce a single, comparable ranking.

How many dim sum spots are ranked in Manhattan?+

Savor currently ranks 7 dim sum spots in Manhattan. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are published.