Dimsum Garden

4.2(345)NY
Solid choice

Rated 4.2 stars based on 345 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

NY • 4.2★
Dimsum Garden in New York, New York's Manhattan neighborhood is a top choice for those craving an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet experience. This 4.2-star rated Chinese restaurant offers a variety of takeout, dine-in, and delivery options, making it convenient for visitors and locals alike. With a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, Dimsum Garden ensures an inclusive and comfortable dining experience. Reviews rave about the incredible food and amazing service, with many highlighting the soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, and shrimp egg rolls as standout dishes. Whether you're in the area for a visit to Grand Central or just looking for a delicious meal, Dimsum Garden is a great choice. We had a very chill and relaxed atmosphere.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
338 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York
Phone
(646) 559-2388
Today
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.2 (345 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

Quick service

No long waits

🌟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

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Amazing Service**×2With Many Highlighting The **Soup Dumplings**×2**Incredible Food****Scallion Pancakes****Shrimp Egg Rolls** As Standout DishesChar SiuDimsum PlatterHot Tea By The PotLo Mai Gai

Also mentioned

Must-Try Dishes

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.2 weighted · 345 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 345 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median345 / 345 median
01,725 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (4.20) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1725+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

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

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Tue
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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Gender-neutral restroomRestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

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 CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selection

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholAll you can eatBeerComfort foodQuick biteSmall plates

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

20 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Shrimp Dumpling (har Gow) (3) / 蝦餃皇$7.995 mentions
  • Steam Roasted Pork Bun (char Siu Bao) (3) / 蜜汁叉燒包$7.995 mentions
  • Sticky Rice with Lotus Leaf (lo Mai Gai) (2) / 瑤柱珍珠糯米鷄$7.994 mentions
  • Steam Egg Custard Bun (liu Sha Bao) (3) / 黑金流沙包$7.994 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup (veg Only) 酸辣汤$10.954 mentions
  • Black Truffle with Mushroom Dumpling (3) / 黑鬆露雜菌餃$8.504 mentions
  • Shrimp with Pork Shumai (siu Mai) (4) / 蟹子鮮蝦燒賣$7.993 mentions
  • Signature Dim Sum Platter 九宫格点心拼盘$24.993 mentions
  • Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) / 羅漢齋春卷$7.993 mentions
  • Shrimp Shumai (har Siu Mai) (4) / 全蝦燒賣$7.992 mentions
  • Pan-fried Shrimp & Chives Dumpling (5) / 香煎韭菜餃$10.992 mentions
  • Beef Tripe with Ginger and Scallion / 姜葱牛百葉$8.502 mentions
  • Seafood Chow Fun / 幹炒海鮮河$17.992 mentions
  • Bamboo Shoot W. Vegetable Dumpling (3 Pcs) 潮式素笋果$7.991 mention
  • House Special Lo Mein / 本樓炒面$17.991 mention
  • Scallop & Shrimp with Pea Sprout Dumpling (3) / 帶子豆苗餃$7.991 mention
  • Crabmeat & Shrimp with Spinach Dumpling (3) / 蟹黃菠菜餃$7.991 mention
  • Crispy Shrimp Roll (5) / 百花炸蝦條$8.501 mention
  • Crispy Shrimp with Tofu Skin Roll (3) / 黃金鮮蝦腐皮卷$7.991 mention
  • Shanghai Soup Dumpling (xiao Long Bao) (6) / 上海鮮肉小籠包$11.991 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

112 items with prices
  • Signature Dim Sum Platter 九宫格点心拼盘$24.99

    Include 9 pieces of our unique Dim Sum, Shrimp dumpling/pork & shrimp siumai/black truffle w. mushroom dumpling/Roasted duck dumpling/shrimp & crabmeat w. spinach dumpling/All spinach dumpling/Crispy shrimp ball/Beef roll/Sesame ball

  • Crispy Shrimp Roll (5) / 百花炸蝦條$8.50

    5 pieces

  • Pan-Fried Raddish Cake (3) / 香煎千絲蘿卜糕$7.99

    3 Pieces

  • Crispy Seame Ball (Jian Du) (3) / 蕾莎芝麻煎堆$7.99

    Vegetarian. 3 Pieces

  • Pan-Fried Pork Dumpling (5) / 生煎鍋貼$10.99

    5 Pieces

  • Pan-Fried Beef Dumpling(3)/牛肉锅贴$6.99

    3 Pieces

  • Pan-Fried Chicken Dumpling(5)/ 生煎日式鸡饺$10.99

    4 Pieces

  • Pan-Fried Shrimp & Chives Dumpling (5) / 香煎韭菜餃$10.99

    Recommended. 4 Pieces

  • Crispy Shrimp with Tofu Skin Roll (3) / 黃金鮮蝦腐皮卷$7.99

    Recommended.3 Pieces

  • Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) / 羅漢齋春卷$7.99

    Vegetarian. 3 Pieces

  • Stuffed Egg plants w. shrimp 煎壤茄子 (3pcs)$9.99

    3 pcs

  • Stuffed Pepper w. Stuff 煎壤辣椒 (3pcs)$9.99

    3 pcs

  • Pan-fried Vegetable dumpling (5) 香煎素饺$9.99

    4 pcs

  • Crispy Roasted Duck rolls (3) 脆皮火鸭角$7.99

    3 pcs

  • Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gow) (3) / 蝦餃皇$7.99

    Recommended.3 Pieces

  • Shrimp with Pork Shumai (Siu Mai) (4) / 蟹子鮮蝦燒賣$7.99

    Recommended. 4 Pieces

  • Shrimp Shumai (Har Siu Mai) (4) / 全蝦燒賣$7.99

    4 Pieces

  • Chicken Shumai (Chickne Siumai) (4)/ 鸡肉烧卖$7.99

    4 Pieces

  • Scallop & Shrimp with Pea Sprout Dumpling (3) / 帶子豆苗餃$7.99

    Recommended. 3 Pieces

  • Mixed Vegetable Dumpling (3) / 金瑩上蔬素果$7.99

    Vegetarian.

  • Beef Tripe with Ginger and Scallion / 姜葱牛百葉$8.50

    Recommended.

  • Black Truffle with Mushroom Dumpling (3) / 黑鬆露雜菌餃$8.50

    Vegetarian. 3 pieces

  • Spinach Dumpling (3pcs) 碧绿菠菜饺$7.99

    3 pcs

  • Crabmeat & Shrimp with Spinach Dumpling (3) / 蟹黃菠菜餃$7.99

    3 pieces

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

345 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 345 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
  • Review tags mention soup dumplings, tip, food and service, and platter.
  • Positive review text points to service, shrimp, value, and fresh food.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Dimsum Garden kid-friendly?

Yes, it's a great place to bring kids, as the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff is friendly and accommodating.

What are the must-try dishes at Dimsum Garden?

Some of the must-try dishes include the hot tea by the pot, soup dumplings, char siu, lo mai gai, and the dimsum platter.

Is Dimsum Garden affordable?

Yes, the price is really great, and the all you can eat option is an awesome deal.

What is the quality of the food at Dimsum Garden?

The food is incredible, with dishes cooked to perfection, and the service is great as well.

How is the service at Dimsum Garden?

The service is great, with friendly and attentive staff, and the owners are incredibly sweet and kind.

Is Dimsum Garden clean?

Yes, the atmosphere is clean, and the restaurant has a cozy and welcoming feel.

What are the wait times like at Dimsum Garden?

The wait times can be long, especially during lunch and dinner hours, but the food comes out quickly.

Is Dimsum Garden a good option for families?

Yes, it's a great place to bring kids, as the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff is friendly and accommodating.

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Can I hear myself talk at Dimsum Garden?

Yes, it's a great place to have a conversation, as the atmosphere is relaxed and the noise level is manageable.

Is Dimsum Garden a good option for vegetarians?

No, there are limited vegetarian options.

🏙️Business District

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

Food & Dining
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Transportation & Automotive
14
Government & Public Services
12
Personal Care & Beauty
10
Professional Services
9
Healthcare & Medical
9

109 nearby places across 14 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

112 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

The AKC Museum of the Dog

Museum

~290 ftWe-Su 11:00-18:00

Banking

Bank of America

Bank

353 Lexington Avenue

~180 ft
Metropolitan National Bank

Bank

~350 ft
Bank of America

Atm

~520 ft
Citibank

Bank

~530 ft
TD Bank

Bank

593 3rd Avenue

~650 ftMo-Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-13:00
Citizens Bank

Bank

617 3rd Avenue

~690 ftMo-We 08:30-17:00; Th 08:30-18:00; Fr 08:30-17:00

Restaurants

Dimsum Garden

Restaurant

338 Lexington Avenue

~30 ftMo-Su 11:00-22:00
La Brochette Steakhouse

Restaurant

~30 ft
Adyar Ananda Bhavan

Restaurant

336 Lexington Avenue

~40 ftMo-Fr 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
La Stanza

Restaurant

334B Lexington Avenue

~50 ftMo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:00
Sushi Zo

Restaurant

127 East 39th Street

~50 ft
Momosan Ramen & Sake

Restaurant

342 Lexington Avenue

~50 ftSu-Th 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:00
Kaijitsu

Restaurant

125 East 39th Street

~50 ftTu-Su 17:30-21:00
Kokage

Restaurant

125 East 39th Street

~60 ftTu-Sa 11:00-15:30, 17:30-21:15; Su 17:30-21:15
Jumieka Grand

Restaurant

346 Lexington Avenue

~80 ft
Hunan Village

Restaurant

~120 ftMo-Fr 11:00-21:30, Sa-Su 11:30-21:30
Bagel Express

Fast Food

~150 ft
Tam Sang

Restaurant

331 Lexington Avenue

~170 ftMo-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa-Su 12:30-21:30

Grocery & Markets

Convenience store

Convenience

334 Lexington Avenue

~50 ft
39 Gourmet

Convenience

335 Lexington Avenue

~130 ft
Gateway News

Convenience

~430 ft
Bisto Marketplace

Convenience

~590 ft
D'Agostino

Supermarket

~590 ft
Taste Of Delicatessen

Convenience

560 3rd Avenue

~710 ft24/7

Cafes & Coffee

Ippodo

Tea

125 East 39th Street

~70 ftTu-Su 11:00-19:00
Starbucks

Cafe

360 Lexington Avenue

~230 ft
Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish

Cafe

370 Lexington Avenue

~340 ftMo-Fr 07:00-17:30, Sa-Su 07:00-14:30
Le Pain Quotidien

Cafe

370 Lexington Avenue

~390 ftMo-Fr 06:30-18:00, Sa-Su 07:30-17:00
Lucid Cafe

Cafe

311 Lexington Avenue

~420 ftMo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
FIKA Grand Central

Cafe

~510 ftMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Starbucks

Cafe

90 Park Avenue

~510 ft
Gregorys Coffee

Cafe

~650 ftMo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa,Su 08:00-17:00
Cafe Delecctica

Cafe

564 3rd Avenue

~660 ftMo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su off
Starbucks

Cafe

605 3rd Avenue

~690 ft
Björk Cafe

Cafe

~690 ftMo 11:00-17:00, Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00, Su 11:00-17:00
Taylor St. Baristas

Cafe

33 east 40th street

~720 ft

Government offices

Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations

Diplomatic

136 East 39th Street

~250 ft
Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations

Diplomatic

315 Lexington Avenue

~250 ft
Permanent Mission of the Central African Republic to the United Nations

Diplomatic

369 Lexington Avenue

~310 ft
Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations

Diplomatic

370 Lexington Avenue

~350 ft
Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations

Diplomatic

370 Lexington Avenue

~370 ft
Permanent Mission of New Zealand to the United Nations

Diplomatic

600 3rd Avenue

~520 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:30

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~370 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~510 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~630 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~670 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~680 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~390 ft

Other healthcare

Spa Next

Massage

~150 ft
Jin Yu Spa

Massage

~200 ft
Silk Spa

Massage

~260 ft
All Seasons Mind Spa

Massage

~280 ftMo-Su 10:30-23:00

Primary care

Lexington Plastic Surgeons

Doctors

113 East 39th Street

~160 ftMo-Fr 09:00-19:00, Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Babu S. Bangaru, MD

Doctors

~720 ft

Mental health & counseling

Wholeview Wellness

Counselling

369 Lexington Avenue

~320 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Willner Chemists

Chemist

~650 ft

Hospitals & clinics

One Medical

Clinic

589 3rd Avenue

~670 ft

Other services

Murray Hill Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

129 East 39th Street

~180 ftMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-18:00
FedEx Office

Copyshop

355 Lexington Avenue

~520 ftMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Convene

Events Venue

~530 ft
Jazz At Kitano

Events Venue

40 East 38th Street

~710 ft
Naturalee

Dry Cleaning

560 3rd Avenue

~730 ftMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su off

Beauty & spa

Ivy Nails

Beauty

~130 ft
Chill Space

Sauna

124 East 40th Street

~140 ftMo off; Tu off; We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Su 10:00-20:00
Precise Brows

Beauty

~160 ft
Bon-Bon Salon

Beauty

353 Lexington Avenue

~160 ftMo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:30
European Wax Center

Beauty

~250 ftMo,Tu 09:00-21:00; We,Th 08:30-21:00; Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Celi Nails & Spa

Beauty

~260 ft

Hair services

Mercy's Hair Design

Hairdresser

~170 ft
Premium Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~450 ft
Premium Barber Shop

Hairdresser

158 East 39th Street

~500 ftMo-Fr 08:30-19:30; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Dazzle Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

~550 ftMo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00

Real estate services

Real estate agent

Estate Agent

~140 ft
Manhattan Realty Group

Estate Agent

~180 ft

Legal services

Law firm

Lawyer

99 Park Avenue

~370 ft
Gordon Law, P.C. - NYC Family and Divorce Lawyer

Lawyer

600 3rd Avenue

~480 ft
Law Office of Gina T. Danetti

Lawyer

122 E 42nd St 39th Floor

~570 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00

Professional services

HJ Kalikow & Co.

Company

101 Park Avenue

~380 ft
Wells Fargo

Company

150 East 42nd Street

~630 ft24/7
Videobeat

Company

150 East 42nd Street

~640 ftMo-Fr 09:00-18:00

Financial & accounting services

Quadrant Regulatory Group

Financial Advisor

122 East 42nd Street

~610 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~660 ft
Bench

Bench

~670 ft
Bench

Bench

~680 ft

Specialty stores

Grand Snacks

Cannabis

~550 ft
The Spot

Cannabis

587 3rd Avenue

~680 ft

General retail

Kiosk

Kiosk

~640 ft

Community associations

Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies

Ngo

122 East 42nd Street

~560 ft
Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society

Association

~630 ft
Anti-Defamation League

Ngo

605 3rd Avenue

~720 ft

Gyms & fitness centers

Blink Fitness

Fitness Centre

~530 ftMo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
Orangetheory Fitness

Fitness Centre

605 3rd Avenue

~680 ft

Vehicle rentals

Citi Bike - E 39 St & Lexington Ave

Bicycle Rental

~150 ft
Citi Bike - E 40 St & Park Ave

Bicycle Rental

~400 ft
Citi Bike - Park Ave & E 40 St

Bicycle Rental

~550 ft
Citi Bike - Park Ave & E 41 St

Bicycle Rental

~650 ft

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~230 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~230 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~350 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~370 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~380 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~440 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~440 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~460 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~480 ft
Centerpark East 39th Street Parking Garage

Parking

36 East 39th Street

~620 ft24/7

Visitor information

LinkNYC

Information

~420 ft
Visitor information

Information

~690 ft

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~440 ft
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~510 ft
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~690 ft