I asked a true insider - yes, she is a NY-er and also Chinese with many generations of Chinese relatives all living in NY - what her favourite dim sum place was.
Without hesitation her favourite was Royal Seafood on Mott Street.
But I got a reliable back-up from her, as well as a couple of places to avoid...
According to my friend, Dim Sum Palace at 27 Division Street (location pinned on the card) is also a reliable go-to. The turnip pancake has pieces of real turnip in it. She cautioned that some of the dumplings may have a little too much MSG, and that it can get deafeningly loud at peak hours.
Pings had been a favourite but her last takeout was not tasty and it seems the quality may be going down.
Last but not least, she says to avoid well-known House of Joy for dim sum. What a disappointment, was her words.
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https://dimsumpalace.com
27 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA
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