DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine

Name: DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine
Address: 177 Madison Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10016
Telephone: (646) 918-6189
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

25 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Child-friendly

Authentic Modern HK-Style Dim Sum crafted by a chief with 30 years of experience in Dim Sum. We strongly encourage everyone to try our Dim Sum Platter, it will prove our words. Aside from Dim Sum, we also serve traditional Chinese Cuisine. Peking Duck, Lamb Chop, Lobsters, General Tso's Chicken, and MANY other dishes! We promise every dish will fulfill your appetite.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Dim Sum
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:15 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 918-6189
Website
https://www.daodimsum.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Looking for Catering? Find us at daodimsum.com/catering/

Location
177 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
Neighbourhood
NoMad
Cross Street
We are located between 33rd Street and 34th Street of Madison Ave.
Parking details
None
Public transit
MTA Bus M1, M2, QM6.
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Jumbo Shrimp Dumpling (3)US$7.99
Shrimp with Pork Shumai (Siu Mai)US$7.99
Mixed Vegetable Dumpling (Vegetarian)US$7.50
Scallop & Shrimp W. Pea Sprout DumplingUS$7.99
Shumai (Shrimp / Chicken)US$7.99
Curry Fish BallUS$7.99
Soy Sauce Chicken Feet (Feng Zhua)US$6.99
Steamed Pork Rib with Pumpkin US$6.99
Beef Tripe W. Black Pepper SauceUS$7.99
Beef Tripe W. Ginger and ScallionUS$6.99
Black Truffle W. Mushroom DumplingUS$7.99
Crabmeat & Shrimp W. Spinach DumplingUS$7.99

Pan-Fried / Deep Fried Dim Sum

Crispy Shrimp BallsUS$7.99
Crispy Shrimp RollUS$7.99
Fried Durian CrispyUS$9.99
Pan-Fried Radish CakeUS$7.50
Fried Stuffed PepperUS$9.99
Crispy Sesame Ball (Jian Du)US$7.50
Purple Sweet Potato Cake CrispUS$7.50
Crispy Shrimp W. Tofu Skin RollUS$7.99
Crispy Vegetable Spring RollsUS$7.50
Fried Stuffed EggplantsUS$8.99
Pan-Fried Dumpling (Pork / Chicken / Vegetable)US$8.99
Pan-Fried Shrimp & Chives DumplingUS$8.99
Beef W. Black Pepper Roll US$7.99
Scallion PancakeUS$7.99
Crispy Roasted Duck RollsUS$7.50

Bun / Sticky Rice

Steam Egg Custard BunUS$7.99
Shanghai Pork Soup Dumpling (Xiao Long Bao)US$10.99
Shanghai Pork & Crab Meat Soup DumplingUS$11.99
Steam Roasted Pork Bun (Char Siu Bao)US$7.99
Sticky Rice W. Lotus Leaf (Lo Mai Gai)US$7.99

Fried Rice / Noodles / Soup

Young Chow Fried Rice (House Special Fried Rice)US$15.99
Egg Fried RiceUS$13.99
Fried Rice ( Roasted Prok / Shrimp / Beef / Chicken / Vegetable )US$14.99
House Special Lo Mein ( Shrimp / Roasted Pork / Chicken / Beef )US$15.99
Seafood Lo Mein US$15.99
Lo Mein ( Roasted Pork / Shrimp / Beef / Chicken / Vegetable )US$14.99
Seafood Pan-Fried NoodlesUS$15.99
Pan-Fried Noodles ( Roasted Pork / Shrimp / Beef / Chicken / Vegetable )US$14.99
Seafood Chow FunUS$15.99
Chow Fun ( Roasted Pork / Shrimp / Beef / Chicken / Vegetable )US$14.99
Lobster W. ( Pan-Fried Noodles / Chow Fun / Lo Mein )US$36.99
Wonton SoupUS$11.99
Wonton Soup W. NoodlesUS$12.99
Curry Fish Ball Soup NoodlesUS$12.99
Roasted Duck W. Soup NoodlesUS$15.99

Fresh Vegetable

Chinese Green W. ( Oyster Sauce / Garlic Sauce )US$16.99
Lettuce W. (Oyster Sauce / Garlic Sauce) US$16.99

Dessert

Mango Sago & Pomelo Soup Dessert US$6.99
Sweeten Peach Gum Soup DessertUS$6.99
Osmanthus CakeUS$6.99
Mochi Ice Cream ( Red Bean / Black Sesame / Mocha )US$8.99

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Chinese
Manhattan
Good for groups
Manhattan
Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The pork dumplings and soup dumplings are highly recommended, and the Peking Duck is praised as the "best ever." The restaurant's creative dim sum sampler and friendly atmosphere make it a must-visit for dim sum enthusiasts.

25 Reviews

K
Karen
VIP
New York City
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating at the restaurant and it was a great experience. The food was very good. We will definitely go back.
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Zackary
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very nice experience. The Peking duck was to die for. Pretty affordable for city prices
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Randi
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This is not the place for celebrations. If you live in the neighborhood, fine. The food was bland. The service blah. Did not feel welcomed. Overpriced for blah food. Greasy and unseasoned. Even the rice was bad. We were in and out and back to our car in 1 hour! Paid for 1 hour of parking. Couldn’t believe it. It definitely wasn’t worth the trip into the city to celebrate a birthday. I won’t return.
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Anna
VIP
France
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is great: authentic and tasty. Service is friendly I would recommend to this nice restaurant just to change one little thing: to use less smelly chemicals. Something smells too strong like floor cleaner or maybe it’s table cleaner.
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Shannon
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you, DAO for such a great night out. Food-amazing (best dim sum in the city). Service-outstanding. We were a party of 8 and our server was impeccable! Not a single hiccup (not that that would’ve mattered) and was very helpful when deciding what to order. Thanks again for an enjoyable evening out! By the way-best Peking Duck we’ve ever had.
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Christopher
VIP
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent dim sum. Not crowded - great prices for NYC. Pork and shrimp shumai top of the list. Only critique: no NA beer. Beer is best drink with dim sum and some folks don’t like alcohol.
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Alice
VIP
Austin
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met our family and friends here for dim sum Sunday & was impressed with the delicious food and very nice wait staff and clean surroundings.
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D
Dominick
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Possibly the very best crispy beef I have ever had! Pan fried dumplings and soup dumplings are amazing!
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C
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As a solo diner, I’m so grateful to find a dim sum sampler where I can taste assorted dumplings without having to over order. These dumplings are delicious, creative and beautifully served. I will definitely return!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing here! Don’t forget to try the pork dumplings and the pork soup dumplings. And if you don’t like pork, no worries as there are plenty of delicious options! Can’t wait to go back!
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DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine is rated 4.4 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Google Map for DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine

177 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

Additional information

Cross Street
We are located between 33rd Street and 34th Street of Madison Ave.
Neighbourhood
NoMad
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:15 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Dim Sum
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
MTA Bus M1, M2, QM6.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.daodimsum.com/
Phone number
(646) 918-6189
Catering
Looking for Catering? Find us at daodimsum.com/catering/

DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine

Make a reservation

Additional information

Steamed Dim Sum

Jumbo Shrimp Dumpling (3)US$7.99

Shrimp with Pork Shumai (Siu Mai)US$7.99

Mixed Vegetable Dumpling (Vegetarian)US$7.50

Scallop & Shrimp W. Pea Sprout DumplingUS$7.99

Shumai (Shrimp / Chicken)US$7.99

Curry Fish BallUS$7.99

Soy Sauce Chicken Feet (Feng Zhua)US$6.99

Steamed Pork Rib with Pumpkin US$6.99

Beef Tripe W. Black Pepper SauceUS$7.99

Beef Tripe W. Ginger and ScallionUS$6.99

Black Truffle W. Mushroom DumplingUS$7.99

Crabmeat & Shrimp W. Spinach DumplingUS$7.99

Pan-Fried / Deep Fried Dim Sum

Crispy Shrimp BallsUS$7.99

Crispy Shrimp RollUS$7.99

Fried Durian CrispyUS$9.99

Pan-Fried Radish CakeUS$7.50

Fried Stuffed PepperUS$9.99

Crispy Sesame Ball (Jian Du)US$7.50

Purple Sweet Potato Cake CrispUS$7.50

Crispy Shrimp W. Tofu Skin RollUS$7.99

Crispy Vegetable Spring RollsUS$7.50

Fried Stuffed EggplantsUS$8.99

Pan-Fried Dumpling (Pork / Chicken / Vegetable)US$8.99

Pan-Fried Shrimp & Chives DumplingUS$8.99

Beef W. Black Pepper Roll US$7.99

Scallion PancakeUS$7.99

Crispy Roasted Duck RollsUS$7.50

Bun / Sticky Rice

Steam Egg Custard BunUS$7.99

Shanghai Pork Soup Dumpling (Xiao Long Bao)US$10.99

Shanghai Pork & Crab Meat Soup DumplingUS$11.99

Steam Roasted Pork Bun (Char Siu Bao)US$7.99

Sticky Rice W. Lotus Leaf (Lo Mai Gai)US$7.99

Fried Rice / Noodles / Soup

Young Chow Fried Rice (House Special Fried Rice)US$15.99

Egg Fried RiceUS$13.99

Fried Rice ( Roasted Prok / Shrimp / Beef / Chicken / Vegetable )US$14.99

House Special Lo Mein ( Shrimp / Roasted Pork / Chicken / Beef )US$15.99

Seafood Lo Mein US$15.99

Lo Mein ( Roasted Pork / Shrimp / Beef / Chicken / Vegetable )US$14.99

Seafood Pan-Fried NoodlesUS$15.99

Pan-Fried Noodles ( Roasted Pork / Shrimp / Beef / Chicken / Vegetable )US$14.99

Seafood Chow FunUS$15.99

Chow Fun ( Roasted Pork / Shrimp / Beef / Chicken / Vegetable )US$14.99

Lobster W. ( Pan-Fried Noodles / Chow Fun / Lo Mein )US$36.99

Wonton SoupUS$11.99

Wonton Soup W. NoodlesUS$12.99

Curry Fish Ball Soup NoodlesUS$12.99

Roasted Duck W. Soup NoodlesUS$15.99

Fresh Vegetable

Chinese Green W. ( Oyster Sauce / Garlic Sauce )US$16.99

Lettuce W. (Oyster Sauce / Garlic Sauce) US$16.99

Dessert

Mango Sago & Pomelo Soup Dessert US$6.99

Sweeten Peach Gum Soup DessertUS$6.99

Osmanthus CakeUS$6.99

Mochi Ice Cream ( Red Bean / Black Sesame / Mocha )US$8.99

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