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Dim Sum Palace

Name: Dim Sum Palace
Address: 27 Division St, New York, NY, 10002, US
Telephone: (212) 587-4277
Price range: value

Chinese•Chinatown•value

Dim Sum Palace is one of the best chinese restaurants in New York for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.

Dim Sum Palace occupies a corner of the Chinatown grid where the clientele skews local and the prices stay honest without apology.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Dim Sum Palace occupies a corner of the Chinatown grid where the clientele skews local and the prices stay honest without apology. This is not a room angling for the Midtown expense-account circuit or the weekend brunch-photography crowd. By most accounts, regulars come with a clear sense of what they want and a quiet confidence that the kitchen will deliver it. What distinguishes Dim Sum Palace from spots that have drifted toward sauce-forward shortcuts is a reported commitment to technique — particularly with seafood and protein — that keeps the cooking grounded in something more considered than its price level would lead you to expect. The dishes the kitchen is known for reflect that approach. The Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab is frequently cited as a benchmark preparation — a dish that lives or dies on fry temperature and timing, and one that diners consistently return to here. The Cold Jellyfish with Smoked Pork is a more confident menu choice than most Chinatown rooms will attempt: jellyfish demands careful handling, and the pairing with smoked pork suggests a kitchen comfortable with contrast rather than compromise. The Five Spice Duck with Fresh Mixed Mushroom reads as patient, layered cooking — the mushrooms bringing an earthiness that reportedly rounds out the spice rather than competing with it. The Conch with XO Sauce is the kind of order that rewards decisiveness; XO preparations tend to separate kitchens that understand the sauce from those that simply apply it. The Pan Fried Baby Lamb Chop with Fresh Garlic moves quickly, so ordering it early is the practical move. Weekdays give you the room in a quieter register; weekends belong to the neighborhood families who have been coming long before the address circulated beyond Chinatown. Order in rounds, flag your server early, and let the table fill.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

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Good value

Neighborhood

Chinatown | 27 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Price

Good value

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7.4/10

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(212) 587-4277

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Dim Sum Palace menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Dim Sum Palace is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab

Cold Jelly Fish with Smoke Pork

Five Spice Duck with Fresh Mix Mushroom

Conch with Xo Sauce

Pan Fried Baby Lamb Chop with Fresh Garlic

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What makes Dim Sum Palace worth the move

Dim Sum Palace is a clean first click in Chinatown in New York when you want a chinese option you can trust. Fresh Garlic Butter Salt Bake Jumbo Shrimp and Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 872 Google reviews.

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8.6 from 872 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Chinese in Chinatown

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Good value

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Group Dinner Cheap Eats Chinatown crawl lunch busy classic

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Google rating: 8.6 from 872 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Fresh Garlic Butter Salt Bake Jumbo Shrimp, Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab, Cold Jelly Fish with Smoke Pork

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THEP arrives labelled fine dining, but the cheque tells a more honest story: $31 to $50 a head, entrees holding between $16 and $25.

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Address: 27 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Phone: (212) 587-4277
Price: value
TastyPals score: 7.4/10
Google rating: 8.6 (872 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Neighborhood: Chinatown

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What cuisine does Dim Sum Palace serve?

Dim Sum Palace is a Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown, New York. Dim Sum Palace occupies a corner of the Chinatown grid where the clientele skews local and the prices stay honest without apology.

What is Dim Sum Palace best for?

Dim Sum Palace is best for group dinner, cheap eats, chinatown crawl, lunch, busy, classic. Dim Sum Palace is a clean first click in Chinatown in New York when you want a chinese option you can trust. Fresh Garlic Butter Salt Bake Jumbo Shrimp and Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 872 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Dim Sum Palace?

Dim Sum Palace is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.6 from 872 reviews

What should I order at Dim Sum Palace?

Start with Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab, Cold Jelly Fish with Smoke Pork, Five Spice Duck with Fresh Mix Mushroom and Conch with Xo Sauce. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Dim Sum Palace worth visiting?

Dim Sum Palace holds a 8.6 Google rating from 872 reviews. Dim Sum Palace is a clean first click in Chinatown in New York when you want a chinese option you can trust. Fresh Garlic Butter Salt Bake Jumbo Shrimp and Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 872 Google reviews.

Where is Dim Sum Palace located?

Dim Sum Palace is located at 27 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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