Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Dim Sum Restaurant and Chinese Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and Time Out New York
"The dumpling soup, steamed pork bun, and short rib are terrific."(60 Tips)
"Dim sum, soup dumplings, and turnip cakes were all delicious"(28 Tips)
"Get the shrimp and snow pea leaf dumplings; also the taro dumplings."(9 Tips)
"Delicious spring roll and shrimp dumplings!"(6 Tips)
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The Corcoran GroupJuly 17, 2013The oldest dim sum restaurant in the city, and it's still just as good as it was in 1920 (so we hear). The shrimp and snow pea leaf dumplings are excellent, as are the soup dumplings.
EaterJanuary 23, 2013This 92-year-old Chinatown restaurant serves terrific dim sum in a dining room with old-school charm. This is a great place to go for a cheap and satisfying meal in Chinatown. [Eater 38 Member]
Cheryl HuangOctober 6, 2014It's one of the best dim sum place in NYC. It is almost as good as the authentic dim sum you can get in Asia. It's really yummy. I like the restaurant has a 70's vantage tea house look to it.
Sündos KadMay 10, 2018As a big fan of dim sum, I went to try the oldest one in NYC!There was a long waiting line! After waiting 1 hour, I can say it’s absolutely worth it😍Besides dumplings🥟try salt & pepper🍤 incredible!
Time Out New YorkJanuary 25, 2018The dim sum here is classic, more fresh, and more affordable than the competition. Try the ultra-fluffy oversize roasted-pork bun or the tender stuffed eggplant filled with a spiced shrimp-and-squid. Read more
Rubén GarcíaNovember 26, 2016Some of the best dim sum in NYC. Do not miss the pork shumai, shrimp shumai and soup dumplings
Tasty dim sum with minimum fuss. Get the snow pea shoot dumplings, and get there before 9pm - they close early.
Serious EatsFebruary 11, 2015You have to respect the city's oldest dim sum parlor, which looks like a Law and Order set piece in the best of ways. The dim sum here won't blow your mind, but it's solid.
Anna FrenkelAugust 17, 2012Eat this: shrimp & snow pea leaf dumplings, cilantro & scallion rice roll, shrimp & bacon roll, roast pork pun, chinese broccoli w/ oyster sauce, Shanghainese soup dumplings, + shrimp & egg fried rice
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014Fifty-six classic dim sum options span the menu and can be washed down with a variety of Asian teas. Go and see for yourself—at prices like these, sampling across the board remains easy on the wallet. Read more
Dan UckoMay 29, 2017Exceptional and affordable dim sum - was pleased with suggestions for giant pork bun, giant egg roll, shrimp dumplings and soup dumplings. Plus green tea for a dollar and sesame rolls for dessert!
Paige CFebruary 23, 2019Go with their recommendations! Everything on the menu is great. They try to serve it to you all at once but you can order few dishes at a time. The noodles are insanely good!
Rex RoofMarch 19, 2018I was a little worried about having dim sum for dinner, but this place was fantastic. Sometimes dim sum can be a bit too sweet or greasy. These dishes were fresh and delicious.
Although the menu shows the things that are "gluten free", if you are celiac be careful with what you choose but really amazing when you cautiously choose menu items. Rice rolls are safe and yummy!
- Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014Almost everything here excites the taste buds, though standouts include all of the steamed rice rolls, North China-style fried dumplings, siu mai, and fluffy roast pork buns. Read more
Gilbert WongNovember 10, 2017Their dim sum is some of the very best you can experience. If you haven't been, what are you waiting for? Great place to enjoy good food and service. Very few places serve the Turnip Cakes year round!- Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2011Try the steamed-to-order shrimp-and-snow-pea-leaf dumplings, packed with minced shrimp, flecks of scallions and bright, fresh snow-pea leaves. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more
samantha hankinsAugust 8, 2014LOVE for dim sum, tho not a typical experience (no carts). Shrimp and snow pea leaf dumpling and Turnip cake in XO Sauce (not pictured) for days!!! Decent soup dumplings, but def not the star here.
Nicholas DoyleJanuary 6, 2014The pork steam bun (#1) is definitely... #1. Don't miss it. Steam bun sampler was heavy on shrimp, which may be good or bad for you. Nice tea selection. The bathroom is cold as hell.
MarcJuly 8, 2016Thrillist top all-u-can-eat meals: unadvertised, unlimited dimsum; Groups of 10+ reserve table for 2.5hours. 10 dishes w/constant refills - exception of samp platters &fried crab. Unlimited beer&wine
That GirlAugust 25, 2015House dumplings are great. Pork buns are huge. Shrimp and pea dumplings are something else - in a good way.
Jasmine 💫April 19, 2016Well-edited Chinese dim sum/diner menu, but still too easy to over-order. Everything was perfectly cooked. Expect to spend $20 per person. Cash/Amex only.
Rebecca MazzaMarch 27, 2017Lives up to the hype. I don't recommend ordering more than 2 plates per person unless it's the only meal of the day. Go for 1 pork bun and crab claw and some dumplings to share.
Ben MackeySeptember 22, 2014A cozy, diner style Chinese restaurant with some of the most amazing food. Definitely get the pork ribs and the shrimp and snow pea dumplings.
Dane BJanuary 20, 2019Dinner is definitely the move here. Must-orders: roast pork bun, shrimp & snow pea leaf dumplings, cilantro & scallion rice rolls. And don't forget to ask for some chili oil!
AditiFebruary 1, 2016Soup dumplings & HUGE sweet fluffy steamed pork buns! Don't leave the area when waiting. If you're not there when your number is called your spot will be gone!
emily chenOctober 25, 2014This looks and feels like a chinese diner and is a really civilized dim sum experience. Despite its yuppiness, the dimsum is pretty good. Go before 12 to skip the wait.
Ashley RoseJuly 19, 2015Pork bun, pan fried dumpling and scallion pancakes are not to be missed. Be prepared to wait
Chelsea BalkanMarch 18, 2017#FabuLIST #DubiDO BBQ pork bun, shrimp snow pea dumpling, fried sesame balls, shrimp rice roll #DubiDONT expect soup dumplings to be better than Joes shanghai. Vegetable dumplings weren't very good.
Mike ChungOctober 11, 2016Freshly made-to-order dim sum that is sumptuous and delicious. The wrapping skins, though, could be a little thinner, and that would be perfection!
Hoyin TongOctober 13, 2013Don't be deterred by the C rating, this dim sum place hits all the right notes! I rather enjoy having the checklist > waiting for the ladies to roll their carts around. Delicious & homey. Highly rec'd
Time Out San FranciscoFebruary 22, 2018Each plate is cooked to order and what was once a health department nightmare is now a charming old-school institution, completely unlike the chaotic banquet halls that dominate Chinatown's dim sum. Read more
Reagan BarbosaNovember 20, 2016I personally think their pork buns are better than the dumplings. Pork buns are the best I've had. Dumpling Man in East Village are the best dumplings I've had in the city.
DailyCandyDecember 30, 2013"The charming dim sum vet (it’s the oldest in Chinatown) teems with charm: vintage exterior, old-school booths, checkered tablecloths. We suggest the house special pan-fried dumpling platter."
Yami AlonsoApril 18, 2016Nom Wah is my favorite dim sum spot in the city. Their pork buns are unreal, must get. Black jasmine tea great add on to meal. Very cheap but always slammed on Sunday's
MLONovember 2, 2014Best Dim Sum in NYC. Broccoli, pork buns, and soup dumplings are high notes but it's all 💯
- Gilbert WongMarch 3, 2019It’s very reliably good. Sometimes a long wait for a table especially on weekends so try to get there as early as you can if you’re very hungry and can’t wait to eat! LOL
Julia LuJuly 31, 2018Nice place to take a person whose never had dim sum. There menu is super readable and has pictures of all the items.
Emily WilsonMay 8, 2016Shrimp rice roll FTW. Skip the soup dumplings--too doughy. The steamed bok choy with oyster sauce is nice and balances out all the carbs you'll inevitably consume.
Robin CarmanAugust 1, 2015Heard the pork buns were good. We had dim sum and it's all amazing. Soup dumplings are great, turnip pancakes, all great
Sean DalyJanuary 16, 2018A great experience that wont break the bank. Their pork bun is out of this world. I love their rice rolls too.
Aaron BatchelderAugust 18, 2015Really amazing dumplings. I will say though, if you can't get in here go to the hidden dumpling gem called 456 Shanghai Cuisine. They have fantastic food too.
Dave RaxworthyNovember 1, 2017The giant house special roast pork bun are next level! Also the shrimp and snow pea leaf dumplings are a total winner.
Order this: pork buns, egg rolls, house special dumplings, pork/shrimp sui mai, sesame balls, and chicken feet. Done.
The best dim sum in NYC! No question! Food is amazing!! Have only had half the menu, need to work my way through the other half! A few standouts: shumai, egg roll, broccoli, crab claw!
Hani EJuly 24, 2016Almost everything! The ambiance is awesome and the food is delicious- skip the vegetarian dumplings however, they're a bit disappointing.
Tyler YangAugust 7, 2014Absolutely love this place! Some of the best dim sum I have ever had & I've had a lot! Super homemade feel, with a casual diner atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Adaora OputaJune 14, 2015All the dim sum here is really really good! Great idea to order a bunch of dishes and share - they generally come in portions of 4, so ideal for 4 people!
Christopher GabbertApril 15, 2013Be sure to get "original" (and massive) egg roll. Also the Crab Claw (waitstaff calls it "the Bomb", though I would call it "Ebirah". The higher-end teas are very nice, too.
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The first dim sum parlor in Chinatown since 1920. Offering dim sum on demand all day and 10 different types of teas.
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- Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(212) 962-6047
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