Best Sichuan and Cantonese dim sum in New York City

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A New York outpost of the famous Hong Kong pioneer; while now a chain, their baked BBQ pork buns remain a must-try culinary marvel. — East Village

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Known for its high-quality seafood dim sum, Ping’s is a Mott Street staple where ingredients are consistently fresher than larger banquet halls. — Manhattan Chinatown

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Lunch.

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A modern Sichuan restaurant; it offers high-quality spice profiles in a sleek, industrial Williamsburg setting that is perfect for groups. — Williamsburg (Brooklyn)

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A reliable, large-scale dim sum hall on one of Chinatown’s most beautiful streets; it is a favorite for local families. — Manhattan Chinatown

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Weekend morning.

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Arguably the best Sichuan food in Brooklyn; a neighborhood favorite known for intense, authentic heat and large portions. — Sunset Park (Brooklyn)

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A stunningly designed restaurant offering a high-end Sichuan experience; the spice levels are authentic, the presentation is artful, and the atmosphere feels worlds away from Manhattan. — East Village

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Early dinner (17:30) to avoid the 2-hour evening wait.

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A trendy Chinese restaurant serving regional classics with a focus on Sichuan spice; the plating is modern and the crowd is young. — East Village

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Late dinner.

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A new-school Sichuan favorite known for bright flavors and high-quality ingredients; it is a vital addition to the Midtown lunch scene. — Midtown

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Weekday lunch for Midtown workers.

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Since 1920, Nom Wah has been the city's most iconic dim sum destination; its vintage interior makes it a living museum of New York's Chinese heritage. The food is made-to-order rather than served on carts, ensuring maximum freshness. — Manhattan Chinatown

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Weekday morning (10:30) to avoid the legendary Doyers St queue.

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A classic Cantonese banquet hall spanning multiple floors; this is the place to go if you want the traditional, chaotic experience of dim sum carts being rolled past your table. — Manhattan Chinatown

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Weekend morning (09:00–10:00) for the full banquet hall experience.

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Despite moving from its massive original home, Jing Fong remains the soul of Chinatown’s dim sum scene; it is the most reliable destination for high-quality Cantonese staples in a vibrant atmosphere. — Manhattan Chinatown / Upper West Side

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Weekend brunch.

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For many, the "real" dim sum scene is in Flushing; Asian Jewels is the gold standard of the neighborhood, offering a level of technical precision that often surpasses Manhattan originals. — Flushing (Queens)

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A refined Sichuan spot that blends 1930s Shanghai glamour with fiery, authentic flavors; it is the most sophisticated Sichuan dining room in the city. — Midtown

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Lunch.

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Brooklyn’s premier dim sum hall; it is a massive, noisy space where the carts move fast and the quality is consistently high, serving the large local Cantonese community. — Sunset Park (Brooklyn)

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Weekend brunch (expect a 30-60 min wait).

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A reliable staple that introduced many to "ma la" (numbing spice); their Dan Dan noodles are the stuff of local legend. — East Village / UWS

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Any time.

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A sleek, modern Sichuan restaurant offering a refined take on regional classics in a design-forward environment. — Williamsburg (Brooklyn)

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Late evening.

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