DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine in New York, NY

4.8(1,517)New York, NY
Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 1517 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

New York, NY • 4.8★
DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine in Manhattan, New York, is a renowned Chinese buffet destination that delights locals and visitors alike. With a 4.8-star rating from 1517 reviews, this restaurant has earned a reputation for serving high-quality dishes in a welcoming atmosphere. The all-you-can-eat selection is a major draw, with great portions and well-cooked, well-balanced food that caters to diverse tastes. The staff is very friendly and polite, ensuring a seamless dining experience. Whether you dine in or order takeout, this wheelchair accessible restaurant is a great choice for anyone seeking a delicious and convenient meal in New York, New York.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
177 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York
Phone
(646) 918-6189
Today
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.8 (1,517 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Gender-neutral restroomRestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerCateringCounter service

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selectionServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerComfort foodHappy hour drinksHealthy optionsSmall plates

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

1,517 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food quality good?

The food was delicious and came out pretty quickly!

What are some popular dishes?

The shrimp and pork shumai were perfectly juicy and flavorful, and the shrimp crispy tofu had the best light crunch with amazing seasoning.

Is the service good?

The staff is very friendly and polite.

What are the portion sizes like?

The portions are large which make the prices reasonable.

Is the atmosphere nice?

The space is cozy and homely perfect parallel from the cold weather outside right now.

Is the food gluten-free friendly?

Really tasty dim sum, and also very gluten free friendly!

What is the rating of DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine?

DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine has a 4.8-star rating based on 1517 customer reviews.

Where is DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine located?

DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine is located at 177 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York.

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~410 ftMo-Fr 08:00-22:00

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Specialty Food

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Postal services

United States Postal Service

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~80 ft
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~460 ft
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Post Box

~530 ft
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Post Box

~540 ft
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~670 ft
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Post Box

~740 ft

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~220 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~490 ft

Waste management

34th Street Partnership

Waste Basket

~570 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~660 ft

Other healthcare

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Massage

~30 ft
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Massage

~230 ft
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Massage

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~750 ftMo-Sa 10:00-02:00, Su 11:00-01:00

Primary care

Cohen Medical Practice

Doctors

161 Madison Avenue

~250 ftMo-Sa 09:00-17:00
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Doctors

15 Park Avenue

~640 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Pasteur Pharmacy

Pharmacy

53 East 34th Street

~290 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-15:00
Duane Reade

Pharmacy

~360 ft
CVS Pharmacy

Chemist

358 5th Avenue

~660 ftMo-Su 07:00-23:00 "shop"||Mo-Fr 09:00-13:30,14:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-13:30,14:00-18:00,Su 11:00-13:30,14:00-17:00 "pharmacy"
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

320 5th Avenue

~730 ft07:00-24:00 open "Store" || Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-17:00 open "Pharmacy"

Hospitals & clinics

Mount Sinai Doctors

Clinic

~320 ft

Specialists

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Optician

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Dentist

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Alternative medicine

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Dry Cleaning

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Copyshop

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Beauty & spa

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Beauty

~410 ft

Hair services

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Hairdresser

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~480 ft
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Technology & IT services

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Customerization

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Professional services

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Logistics & shipping

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Legal services

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Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~210 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~460 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~260 ft
Bench

Bench

~390 ft
Bench

Bench

~580 ft

Places of worship

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Place Of Worship

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Clothing & fashion

mhm style

Clothes

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Juicy Couture

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Electronics & technology

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Games

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Specialty stores

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Tobacco

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Cosmetics

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General retail

Kiosk

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Other retail & shopping

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Gyms & fitness centers

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Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~120 ft
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~170 ft
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~260 ft
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~310 ft
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~310 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~340 ft
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~370 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~380 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~390 ft
34th Street Partnership

Bicycle Parking

~390 ft

Vehicle rentals

Citi Bike - E 35 St & Madison Ave

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~440 ft
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~540 ft
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~670 ft

Visitor information

LinkNYC

Information

~200 ft
LinkNYC

Information

~510 ft
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Information

~560 ft

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~610 ft
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~720 ft
Vending machine

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~730 ft