The dough is slightly sweet, the pork filling is balanced with a subtle char. These arrive warm from the dim sum cart and are best eaten immediately. Regulars say the buns at lunchtime are noticeably fresher than later in the day.
Tips from diners
Start with these if you're new to dim sum — they're comforting and immediately recognizable.
Reviewers say lunchtime is when these shine — the shrimp is sweet, the skin is delicate, and the wrapper stays intact. The filling-to-wrapper ratio is considered the gold standard for har gow in Chinatown.
Tips from diners
Order multiple baskets — once you start eating these, one batch isn't enough.
The bottom is golden-brown and crispy, the top is soft and steamed. The shrimp is visible through the translucent wrapper, and reviewers note this is where the kitchen's quality shines — the textural contrast is intentional.
Tips from diners
The crispy side stays crispy for about 30 seconds after the cart passes — grab them first.
Steamed pork-filled dumplings in thin wrapper, bursting with rich broth.
Tips from diners
Squeeze a small piece of ginger and soy sauce into a soup spoon, then carefully place the dumpling on top and sip the broth before eating the wrapper.
Tender spare rib pieces in a ginger and scallion sauce with a touch of heat.
Tips from diners
Ask for extra napkins — these are finger food and the sauce drips.
Established in 1994 on one of Chinatown's historic streets, Triple Crown moved to its current location at Wentworth and 22nd Place in 2009, across from the Chinatown Gate. The restaurant specializes in Cantonese cooking and seafood — ingredients and spices imported from southern China. Weekend dim sum service features carts rolling through the dining room, and reviewers consistently highlight the freshness of the dumplings during lunchtime.
Come for lunch or weekend brunch (10am-2pm) when the dim sum carts are rolling. Evenings are à la carte only.
Arrive early or be prepared to queue up on the staircase — no reservations for walk-ins during peak dim sum hours.
A typical dim sum meal for one is $12-15 with 5-6 baskets of dumplings and buns.
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