Dim Sum Sam — Restaurant in New York

I was excited when i read this was opening, via WSR. I’m disappointed it’s more take out than an actual restaurant.

You order at the counter, wait for your number, grab your food and find a seat at a table or high top counter overlooking Broadway. It’s fast food, chain vibe at regular restaurant prices.

That’s said, there is some serious real Chinese food on their menu, not just the standard American Chinese selection. There seemed to be a few Columbia Chinese students in line with me, so this spot, along with a few more in the neighborhood are trying to attract them.

Their roast pork and roast duck is standard. $15 after taxes & tip. It’s not the best, but it’s not the worst in the neighborhood. It’s mid. Best to come here with a crew so you can share...

So excited that Dim Sum Sam finally opened on the UWS! I used to go to the 23rd St one all the time😝obsessed with their egg tarts and salted egg yolk taro buns (sadly no bakery section here😭).

This spot feels more like a takeout place than a dine-in restaurant, but everything I tried was great — chicken wings, Shanghai fried rice, and turnip cake. The fried rice portion is huge! Also tried their chef’s picks, the Fragrant Spicy Pot and Tender Diced Chicken with Chili Pepper, both super flavorful and loaded with ingredients.

Staff were super friendly and patient, even helped me double check the ingredients since I don’t eat certain things. Been ordering from here a lot after work lately....

I was so excited when I heard that there’s a new location opening up for dim sum palace and it’s more of a takeout than dine in which i think is great since many people are on time crunches. Service is great and the food i’ve had many times even in their LIC location! After dining in multiple times all over the city I came to a realization that Dim Sum Palace is actually their dine in restaurants (waiters, bartenders, FOH etc) and the Sam’s are takeout hence all the packaging are togo containers rather than actual plates. I highly recommend their turnip cake with shredded roast duck and xo sauce and their eggplant and string beans with spicy...