06/20/07

Authentic Chinatown no frills

by stultus_juventus

The decor is horrid and the service leaves room for improvement, but this hidden gem serves some of the best dim sum out there. Originally, I came here quite unexpectedly while wandering Chinatown years ago, but I have since made this my number one destination. I'm certain to bring all my out of town friends down here. The crowd is always a good mix of Chinatown locals and laowai (that's gringo in Chinese).

Caveat emptor: If you're bringing a really picky eater who explodes at the mere mention of less than 5 star dining, this is not your place. Some of the food looks VERY foreign.. (More chicken's feet anyone?) Your girl-with-pearls will likely turn up her nose at this SO-far-from-Greenwich spot but it's worth convincing her otherwise!

• Pros: Excellent Dim sum, VERY cheap
• Cons: Total lack of Decor, not so friendly staff

03/05/07

The best dimsum i've had in the city

by parkslopeboy

I absolutely love this place! This has become the only place I go for dimsum these days. I've tried a lot of other places, but this place takes the cake. The decor is simple (there is one plasma screen on the wall...that's it) and there is usually a huge line to get in. The good news is that the food is worth the wait and the line moves rather quickly (if you don't mind sharing tables). Remember to get a number when you arrive (they call numbers to get you seated). The dimsum carts come along quickly with fresh, hot food and despite the fact that most of the servers speak limited english, they'll try to answer questions as best as possible. If you don't like dimsum being served on carts then this isn't the place for you. The carts come and go quickly, so it helps to be familiar with the items you like/dislike (not necessarily the best place to try dimsum for the first time). Overall, the food is just amazing and its really cheap. I highly recommend it!

• Pros: The best dimsum in town at a price that can't be beat
• Cons: Huge line when you get there and servers don't speak english

11/26/06

don't go too early

by mikthefish

We got there around 10:30am on a Saturday, and the place was pretty empty. Because of that, the dim sum carts did not come around frequently, and the variety was lacking. I ended up going to the front counter and asking for particular dishes. By the time we left at 11:30, the place was starting to bustle, and there were more carts coming around quicker.

But the dim sum we did eat was pretty darn good. I just wish we could have sampled more of it.

• Pros: yummy
• Cons: not good early