Jing Fong

I need to be honest about Jing Fong. The original location on Elizabeth Street was massive. Like, 800-seat banquet hall massive. It was the most classic dim sum experience in Manhattan and it closed during the pandemic in a way that genuinely hurt.

They’ve reopened in a smaller space, and it’s still good. The food quality is solid and the vibe is still lively. But if someone told you about the “old Jing Fong” and you’re expecting that, you’ll be slightly disappointed. It’s a very good dim sum restaurant now instead of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Spoiler alert. The siu mai and har gow are still excellent. That counts for a lot.

The restaurant has some of the best pork buns in the neighborhood, signature Cantonese har gow (steamed shrimp dumplings), and perfectly tender chicken feet. Featuring banquet-style seating and communal tables, it’s still one of the most popular restaurants in Chinatown for large groups.