Crema's Take
“Dim Sum Sam is a quick-service spot in New York that specializes in traditional dim sum and congee, with standout items like their duck dumplings featuring generous filling and delicate, translucent wrappers. The experience is genuinely hit-or-miss—some guests rave about piping hot, freshly prepared dishes arriving in no time, while others have encountered inconsistent quality and execution. It's best approached as a casual family-friendly grab for when you're craving authentic dim sum and traditional drinks like matcha tea, though managing expectations about consistency might be wise.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. Quick-grab spot. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Skip this. I rarely leave a bad review anywhere even if it’s bad but I needed to leave one this time. Edible if VERY hungry, but VERY underwhelming. Meat was gross. Fatty gristle. Sauces were watery. Rice was just yuck. How is rice yuck? And the combo meal comes with one type of…
I had such a fantastic experience at Dim Sum Sam! Our food arrived in no time, piping hot and freshly prepared, which made the whole dining experience smooth and enjoyable. The portions were absolutely huge — much more generous than we expected! Every dish was packed with flavor…
We ordered beef, and seafood congee which came in large bowls. Try the duck dumplings. There is a good amount of duck filing and tasty sauce wrapped in a semitransparent dough. The beef and shrimp rice noodle is silky smooth. It goes great with the congee. Price is…
They will offer you a free drink for a review. They’ll have you show them your review to get the drink. I did not bother. The staff behind counter was not a friendly one, but maybe that is the part that is authentic lol. HK restaurants are known for unfriendly staff. 😂 The…
I was surprised by how high the rating is for this place. Unfortunately, the food didn’t meet my expectations. Everything tasted quite bland, and the pork was very dry. The flavors were hard to distinguish, and I honestly wished I had ordered the egg tart instead. The service…
Crema Reviews
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