Best Dishes at Nom Wah Tea Parlor
House Special Roast Pork Bun
Dim SumA signature Nom Wah item. The fluffy white bun contrasts beautifully with the savory-sweet roasted pork filling coated in barbecue sauce. Reviewers consistently call out the scrumptious filling as the highlight.
Phoenix Bun (Egg Custard Bun)
Dim SumThe perfect way to finish a dim sum meal at Nom Wah. The bun is impossibly soft and the egg custard filling is both sweet and creamy. Multiple reviews call it the ideal closer to a meal.
Ha Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
Dim SumThe signature dim sum item at Nom Wah. Reviewers note the shrimp is fresh but the wrapper skin is just slightly thicker than perfection. A classic that comes steaming and ready to dip in soy sauce.
Turnip Cake
Dim SumA traditional dim sum staple. The cake is golden and slightly crispy on the outside with a tender, savory interior. Dipped in sweet soy sauce. Less celebrated than the buns but still worth ordering.
Shrimp Sui Mai
Dim SumNom Wah's version uses fresh shrimp combined with pork in these classic open-topped dumplings. Made to order, so they arrive steaming. A reliable choice on any dim sum spread.
About Nom Wah Tea Parlor
NYC's oldest continuously running dim sum restaurant opened in 1920 as a bakery and tea parlor on Doyers Street. Under Wilson Tang's leadership, it transitioned from traditional cart-based service to made-to-order dim sum. The retro chrome barstools, red booths, and diner aesthetic are a time capsule—there's something special about eating soup dumplings in a historic landmark, even if the food doesn't always blow minds.
Top 5 dishes at Nom Wah Tea Parlor:
- House Special Roast Pork Bun – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Phoenix Bun (Egg Custard Bun) – 85% recommended(Signature)
- Ha Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) – 85% recommended(Signature)
- Turnip Cake – 75% recommended
- Shrimp Sui Mai – 80% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Dim Sum
- Price Range:
- $$
- Phone:
- +1 (212) 962-6047
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations, Takeaway, Delivery
- Reservations:
- Book a Table
Hours
- Friday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Monday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Arrive before 12pm to skip the notorious lines. The wait can stretch an hour on weekends during peak times.
Unlike many dim sum houses, Nom Wah uses made-to-order service, not roving carts. Order from the menu and everything comes fresh from the kitchen. Call ahead to reserve a table.
The main draw is the experience and history as much as the food. The retro chrome barstools and red booths haven't changed since the 1920s. Come for the landmark, stay for authentic (if not mind-blowing) dim sum.
Best enjoyed with a small group. Order multiple dumplings and buns to share so you can taste the full range of their menu.
Dim sum portions are small but the prices are reasonable ($3-5 per item). Expect to spend $15-20 per person for a full meal with tea.
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