Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings — Restaurant in Town of Eastchester

Let me start by saying Nana’s isn’t terrible. But it’s also not dim sum. At least, not the kind anyone with deep cultural roots, or even fond memories of Sunday mornings elbow-to-elbow in a steamy Chinatown banquet hall, would recognize. This is a polished, carefully curated imitation of a centuries-old tradition, tailored for a very specific audience.

The location says a lot. Down the street from an Equinox and across from a Lululemon, Nana’s sits comfortably in the heart of Scarsdale’s aspirational core. Gentrified dim sum , served in a clean, softly lit space nestled among designer yoga mats and collagen smoothies. It’s the perfect spot to introduce your sister's white in-laws to “Chinese food,” minus the chaos, the noise, or any chance of being challenged.

Prices reflect the ZIP code, not the quality. Most dishes run about 15 to 30 percent higher than they should, and the $22 truffle soup dumplings are the clearest example. That’s not a modern twist. That’s what happens when you turn comfort food into luxury branding.

The food isn’t offensive. But it’s not exciting either. No MSG here, which is both a selling point and a quiet signal that this is dim sum made for a safer, more sanitized palate. It’s all clean and mild, the cultural edges carefully sanded down. You won’t leave angry; although, you just might wonder what happened to your soul.

The staff is warm, especially the runners, though service tends to swing unpredictably. One moment someone is hovering to replace a single fallen chopstick, the next you're craning your neck for a simple water refill. Friendly, but inconsistent.

The space is beautiful in the way upscale Asian restaurants often are in affluent towns: minimalist, calming, with just enough bamboo to suggest authenticity without ever risking it. The bathrooms are especially immaculate. Honestly, they might be the highlight of my visit.

To be fair, Nana’s knows its audience and serves them well. It was never trying to evoke Hong Kong or Chinatown. It’s not for those who crave nostalgia or flavor or heat. It’s for the polite brunch crowd. And in that lane, it succeeds. But if you’ve tasted the real thing (or carry the memory of it with you) you’ll likely walk away feeling something’s missing. I know I did.

I won’t be back anytime soon, unless I’m hosting white friends from out of town who want a “really cute” dim sum spot. In which case,...

TL;DR: The food here was a complete let down. Service was attentive and the decor is nice, but I likely won’t be returning because the food was very poorly executed.

As a Cantonese American, I know dim sum because I’ve been eating it my entire life. The fact that Nana’s would serve shrimp dumplings (AKA har gow 蝦餃- the quintessential dim sum dish & the dish that you usually judge a dim sum restaurant by) that barely contain shrimp and whose wrappers completely fell apart before they reached the table is honestly very disappointing. I will give Nana’s a bit of grace because this specific dumpling is notoriously difficult to make and dim sum chefs spend several years learning how to get it right. But, why put it on the menu if it’s clear you don’t really know how to make it? I won’t even get into the shu mai (燒賣), which completely missed the mark- they didn’t contain any shrimp as advertised or any shiitake mushrooms, which really make the dish.

Also, as another reviewer mentioned, their lo mein is completely bland and comes in a paltry portion, like a quarter of a normal restaurant portion. Very surprising because this is really not a difficult dish to make at all.

I hope Nana’s takes this feedback into account because I do want them to succeed, and the Westchester food scene could really benefit from the addition of Asian restaurants. If Nana’s improves their food, I may return. However, for the time being, I’ll be going elsewhere for Chinese...

We went to Nana’s Dim Sum last evening and had an incredible experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely phenomenal, and the service elevated the entire night.

From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by Taylor and Miyah at the host stand, both of whom were extremely friendly and set the tone for the evening. Our waiter, Korun, was knowledgeable about the entire menu, gave us thoughtful recommendations, and guided us perfectly through the meal. Santiago, the food runner, brought great energy and was personable every time he came by the table. To top it all off, the manager, Nick, checked in throughout the meal to make sure we were taken care of and that everything was just right.

As for the food—it exceeded all expectations. Our favorites were the salt & pepper shrimp, crab meat rangoons, pan-fried thumblings, and the soup dumplings. Every bite was packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. Several other dishes we ordered were equally impressive, making it hard to pick a true favorite.

The cherry on top was the ambience. The space was lively yet welcoming, and one of the coolest parts was getting to watch the chefs handcraft shumai through a window in the back of the restaurant—a really nice touch that added to the experience.

For a new addition to Scarsdale’s dining scene, Nana’s Dim Sum absolutely hit it out of the park. We’ll definitely...