A red-and-white color scheme spruces up this Chinatown dim sum joint, where dumplings (more than 24 types) are the focus. A neophyte-friendly menu is divided into categories like “fried,” “baked” and “steamed”; to avoid tough decisions, order the dim sum platter, whose artful array of ten items includes juicy steamed duck and mushroom dumplings and the offbeat, slightly sweet panfried dumplings filled with pumpkin. Prices are a bit higher than at your average dim sum emporium. For a discount, swing by daily from 10am to 4pm, when every dish costs a dollar less.
Start your perfect Saturday or Sunday in leisurely fashion with our recommendations for the best brunch spots in Chinatown, whether you prefer an opulent dim sum palace or a charming old-school tea parlor. Afterward, hit the neighborhood’s shops, nearby galleries or the Museum of Chinese in America.
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