Best Buns in New York

2 restaurants compared

Price range: $7.50 – $10.65

Avg recommendation: 96%

Top 2 Buns in New York (Quick Answer)

Our editors' picks across 2 restaurants:

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao — score 97/100, $10.65 (Flushing)
Nom Wah Tea Parlor — score 94/100, $7.50 (Chinatown)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 2 Restaurants Compared

#1Score 97/100

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao

Flushing·$$

Pan-Fried Pork Buns

$10.65

Fluffy steamed buns with a crispy fried bottom, filled with savory pork.

Tip: These are much more filling than the XLB. One order of buns and one order of soup dumplings is plenty for two people. Watch out—the soup inside these can be even hotter than the dumplings.

#2Score 94/100

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Chinatown·$$

House Special Roast Pork Bun

$7.50

Fluffy steamed bun filled with sweet and savory slow-roasted BBQ pork.