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Golden Unicorn Restaurant 麒麟金閣

Dim Sum Restaurant and Chinese Restaurant$$$$

Chinatown, New York

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Ranked #1 for dim sum restaurants in New York
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Try the pork buns, duck, and everything else you see"(9 Tips)
"also have one of the best chicken feet dish"(7 Tips)
"The Shrimp dumplings are amazing"(7 Tips)
"A little bit pricier than Jing Fong but much smaller line."(5 Tips)

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Brandon BrowneMarch 15, 2015
Awesome dim sum. Try to get here by 11 on the weekend to avoid the massive crowd of locals. Also, pace yourself, you'll see brand new items an hour or more into your meal that you'll want to sample
Julie BiAugust 21, 2014
Lines get long for dimsum on weekends, if you don't want to wait make sure to get there before noon! If you don't see your favorite item try asking, sometimes they can make it and bring it to you!
Nora ThajudeenMarch 13, 2018
Go for the dim sum! They close it by 4pm, after which is the dinner service that is very expensive! So go early and eat your fill! Chicken feet are incredible! Must try!
Melissa ChaiJanuary 2, 2016
Get here before 11 am on weekends to avoid a long wait. Best dim sum in Chinatown
LjubicaMarch 24, 2019
Been here 10+ times
It's an extremely popular dim sum place for a reason. Everything is delicious and fresh. On weekends, if you don't want to wait, come before noon or after 2pm.
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Untapped CitiesJuly 27, 2012
If you don't end up with 2-3 times as many bamboo baskets as you have people at your table, you're doing it wrong. Want a good seat? Come early on Sunday morning... it fills up quicker than you will. Read more
David ZhangJanuary 7, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Solid choice for casual dim sum in Manhattan. They also serve nob-traditional dim sum dishes like Peking duck etc. Come before 11a on weekends to avoid the wait.
Ina LiFebruary 24, 2015
One of the best dim sum places in New York with lots of tables. Get the shrimp dumplings, chicken feet, small pork chops, radish cake, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce and definitely Egg Tart!!!
Meng HeJune 19, 2012
Try the fried sticky pork dumplings! A crispy and chewy tapioca shell and a savory and sweet pork filling. THE BEST!
Marie La RueDecember 2, 2018
Dumplings were excellent. Convivial, efficient service, super cheap. They brought us a few vegetarian options once requested. Good for groups.
Justin TJanuary 1, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Shrimp dumplings, roast pork buns, chicken feet, basically everything is good. More expensive than most dim sum restaurants in Chinatown, but for a reason: quality food. Crowded on holidays & wknds
WinnieNovember 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Highly recommended dim sum dishes: har gao (crystal shrimp dumplings - they shape them like bunnies here!), har cheung (shrimp rice roll), dan tat (egg tart), law mai gai (rice cooked in lotus leaves
Nath MMarch 7, 2017
Been here 5+ times
When you see that perfectly fried shrimp and bacon nugget with the Pringle on the side. ALSO! Be sure to get the pan fried rice noodles with peanut sauce before they run out.
Stina P.April 11, 2015
one of the best dim sum spots in the city. the wait is worth it but get there semi hungry. you feel like you win the lottery when they call your table number!
Caroline DengNovember 17, 2015
Get the piggy custard buns! A little bit pricier than Jing Fong but much smaller line. Get there at around 10:30 to avoid the long lines.
Get My Grub On! www.getmygrubon.coSeptember 22, 2015
Pretty good for outside Asia and they have all the ladies with the rolling wagons around. Beancurd skin with crunchy bamboo shoot were my favorite.
TomOctober 6, 2015
One of the more popular and better dim sum spots in Manhattan. Often busy on the weekends but worth the wait.
MayskieApril 8, 2016
Non-English speaker friendly (point and look at photos on outside of cart!). Lots of delicious, good selections. Service very accommodating. Also carries fried durian rolls.
Swift SwiftSeptember 13, 2015
Dim Sum is way better than a typical NYC brunch. The wait here is obnoxious though. The best carts only come around once in a while, so make sure you take your time ordering.
Thy DinhNovember 2, 2013
It's like going to bingo waiting for your number to be called for a table! Worth it for food, one of the best for dim sum in NYC. Arrive before 12pm if you're in a large group.
SimonJanuary 29, 2013
Best dim sum place downtown and I've tried them all , defiantly worth the wait. Get your hands on the duck if it passes you by. Also the spinach dumpling is the best and explodes in your mouth
SusumuJuly 9, 2017
Sunday morning like 10:30 is good time to go. After that, literally a lot of people starts to come. To get a table and be seated, all people have to be there.
Renaissance HotelsFebruary 12, 2013
Seasoned dim summers know to order the leek and pork buns, fried taro, custard buns and outstanding Peking duck – follow their lead and do the same. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com. Read more
Honghui YuOctober 10, 2017
Popular dim sum hall serving up all the usual suspects, but the must-try here is the piggie bun filled with egg yolk custard!
LukeFebruary 1, 2015
Definitely suggest going with a bigger group, for no other reason than you will get a better table AND be able to try more stuff. But do show up by 1130
Belle HuangMarch 2, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Favorite dim sum place in Manhattan. Go 10am early on weekends to avoid the crowds. Get the green balls and Peking duck, you won't regret it.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSeptember 29, 2013
Turnip cake (made from Chinese radish and rice flour) makes the meal unique. They usually run out by noon, so request them as soon as you sit down! Read more
Audrey LoMay 27, 2013
This has recently become my favorite place for dim sum. It's not oily, non salty and fresh. They also have one of the best chicken feet dish I've ever had, so far.
Quian PanDecember 20, 2015
Been here 10+ times
sauteed egg yolk buns, steamed bean curd rolls, sesame rolls, dau fu fa with ginger-infused honey.
James LAugust 26, 2018
Plenty of pictures and names on the carts. Food can be inconsistent. When it's good, it's amazing. However, I have gone on off-days. I've never had to wait for 2 people.
KarenJanuary 14, 2019
Dim sum here is so delicious! Try the little piggy buns filled with minced pork.
DaisyApril 27, 2017
Veeeeery Chinese indeed! Fun to have lunch in a so genuine place!!!! Of course you have to wait, but they are well organized
FamilyFunMarch 1, 2012
Tops for dim sum — shrimp dumplings, port buns, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves, and other dishes on carts that waiters roll right up to your table. Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Paige CJune 18, 2017
Was told the wait would be 30 minutes, but it was really 90. Worth the wait? Not really. Food was good, but there are much better options in the same neighborhood.
Natasha AFebruary 24, 2013
Get there early and avid the crowds who are there for a superb variety of dim sum delights. End the meal with a durian-stiffed pastry or bitter melon balls.
Allen YangAugust 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Narrowly the best dimsum place in Manhattan. Gets really crowded for weekend lunch, so come either before 11:30 or after 1:30pm.
WinnieNovember 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Delicious dim sum. Best in all of NYC! Expect a 30 minute wait on weekends. Egg tarts run out early so order them first!
Margarita KrupNovember 25, 2015
Great dim sum. Come early, the wait is usually an hour. Try the pork buns, duck, and everything else you see
What's Good HereAugust 8, 2014
Come here for great dim sum. Not as severely crowded as Jin Fong, but there is still a wait so come early and get into the list.
David HeiserSeptember 9, 2023
Good food, dicey service. Really liked the bean curd and pork dumplings
Kimmie OhhAugust 14, 2020
Aside from dim sum & dumplings, get their crispy chicken & deep fried pork chops with Peking sauce!
Christen DuongFebruary 28, 2012
If you're not up for a schelp to Flushing or Sunset Park, this is probably the best dim sum you'll come by.
Elaine KwanAugust 27, 2014
Super duper busy on weekends. Come super early or prepare to wait for a good while or share the table with others.
Colin M. FordAugust 17, 2018
Dim sum style, you take what you want off of carts circling the room. Just get what looks good, it’s an adventure!
What's Good HereOctober 5, 2014
On weekends, arrive here before 11am and get a number. The waits can take 35 minutes to an hour if you arrive later than that.
Lani AikoJanuary 6, 2018
Great dim sum plates. It’s busy but not overcrowded. Would go back again.
Ashley RoseMarch 12, 2016
Cheap ($27 all in pp) seemingly endless dim sum. Pro tip- be careful not to order the sweet buns too early on
Yvette LiuSeptember 13, 2015
Authentic, old fashioned dimsum! Must try.... Everything
Eric ChanOctober 13, 2013
Awesome Dim Sum here. Definitely try it out! Especially the porridge and the Wu Gok are so delicious!
The Corcoran GroupNovember 6, 2010
A definite must for the Dim Sum - the waitstaff is extremely helpful, the food is fresh, the room is clean and they put pictures of food on the carts.

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