Cathy Zhou

3 weeks ago

"✨ Hidden Jiangnan Gem in NYC — Yum Cha Chinese Kitchen Is a Must-Try! ✨ If you’re craving delicate, elegant Shanghai flavors in New York, Yum Cha Chinese is the spot you don’t want to miss. The restaurant feels like stepping into Shanghai—warm lighting, wooden décor, and that calming water-town vibe. Their dishes focus on light, aromatic flavors with incredible attention to detail. From beautifully plated cold appetizers to slow-braised mains, everything tastes refined, comforting, and authentically Shanghai. 💛 Perfect for: cozy dates, family dinners, or anyone who wants a break from heavy flavors. 📍 A calm, poetic escape right in the middle of NYC. Highly recommend!"

Terrence Peterson

a month ago

"Cozy little spot with great service and excellent food. Szechuan fried chicken with chilies was indulgent and perfectly spicy. The soup dumplings were among the best I've had in a while. Highly recommend!"

S Y

a month ago

"Enjoyed the meal here especially the vegetarian fried rice and l edamame. While the quality was good, many dishes were too salty for my preference. Also, the stir-fried cabbage could have been better, as it was excessively greasy. I agree with other reviewers about service. Restaurant seemed busy at the time and service was very rushed, needs improvement for sure."

Austin Leong

5 months ago

"There’s a lot of modern Chinese restaurants in NYC nowadays and Yum Cha is definitely a solid spot to dine at for elevated comfort Chinese food, dim sum, and drinks. The Pomelo Tea and Strawberry Probiotic Bliss were both great drink choices. I liked the Chicken Soup Dumplings, but wish it had more soup inside. The Steamed Pork Buns were steamed really well and had lots of filling inside. The Stewed Tofu W. Minced Crab Meats was silky and paired well with white rice on the side. For a veggie dish, definitely get the Stir Fried String Bean W. Minced Pork. I also tried their hearty Braised Beef Noodle Soup and for dessert, got the Crispy Fried Milk."

Marcus Zhao

5 months ago

"10/10 food, service and ambience! We ordered a couple of dim sum, entrees, and dessert to share in a group of three. The portion size was good, especially for the hot stone porcini mushroom rice. My favorite had to be the sweet and sour ribs. Very flavorful. I would totally recommend Yum Cha if you are in the area. The location is convenient because it is only a few blocks away from Washington Square Park. The dining space is elegant. Absolutely loved the dining booths with comfy sofa."