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Traditional Chinese dim sum served in a polished banquet hall with private karaoke rooms.
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Address: 28 Pell St, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 285-8688
Website: https://houseofjoynyc.com/
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House of Joy
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Largest Dim Sum Banquet Hall in Chinatown! Freshly steamed authentic Dim Sum daily. 9 AM-10:30 PM. Call to reserve private rooms NOW.
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Reviews
Mei Deng
Came here for dinner on a Monday night – pretty empty with lots of tables. The waiters were VERY attentive and nice, very funny too lol – lowkey felt like I was getting micromanaged on the way I eat xD but they were just trying to be helpful. Vibe was nice, but the food overall was pretty mid compared to other places. It was like $37 pp (group of 6 people) after tax and tip :/ Dim Sum Palace is better imo
– Shrimp fried rice: 7/10, exactly what you would expect
– Braised pork: 8/10, one of the better dishes, but a little oily. I really liked the cabbage in this
– Mapo tofu: 5/10, didn’t have much flavor
– Green beans: 4/10, avg green beans
– Roast duck (half): 8/10, soft bun and tender duck
– Pork soup dumplings: 5/10, avg. Skin was kinda thick, and not much soup or pork filling
– Stuffed eggplant: 3/10, not much flavor. I think it was filled with shrimp?
– Steamed creamy egg yolk buns: 8/10, solid but not as good as the ones at Dim Sum Palace
– Complimentary oranges: 10/10, so sweet!
– Red bean soup: 11/10, I love this :’) reminds me of home
… more– Shrimp fried rice: 7/10, exactly what you would expect
– Braised pork: 8/10, one of the better dishes, but a little oily. I really liked the cabbage in this
– Mapo tofu: 5/10, didn’t have much flavor
– Green beans: 4/10, avg green beans
– Roast duck (half): 8/10, soft bun and tender duck
– Pork soup dumplings: 5/10, avg. Skin was kinda thick, and not much soup or pork filling
– Stuffed eggplant: 3/10, not much flavor. I think it was filled with shrimp?
– Steamed creamy egg yolk buns: 8/10, solid but not as good as the ones at Dim Sum Palace
– Complimentary oranges: 10/10, so sweet!
– Red bean soup: 11/10, I love this :’) reminds me of home
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House of Joy
Star Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Tucked into the constant hum of Chinatown, House of Joy is one of those rare dim sum halls that feels reassuringly untouched by trends—and all the better for it. This is not a place chasing polish or social-media fame; it’s where locals still come, where tables fill quickly, carts weave expertly through narrow aisles, and the language of choice is Cantonese, punctuated by the familiar rattle of porcelain and steam.
The experience begins the moment you sit down. Metal carts arrive without ceremony, lids lifted to reveal plump har gow with translucent skins, siu mai glistening with pork and shrimp, and soft rice noodle rolls slicked with soy. Everything arrives hot, fast, and confidently traditional. The shrimp dumplings snap cleanly at the bite, the fillings fresh and properly seasoned, while staples like turnip cake and pork buns deliver exactly the comfort they promise—no reinvention required.
What makes House of Joy special is not novelty, but consistency. The room is bustling, slightly chaotic, and unapologetically so. Servers move briskly, efficiency over pleasantries, yet there’s an unspoken warmth in how smoothly everything runs. You may need to point, gesture, or trust instinct when ordering—but that’s part of the charm, and part of why the food tastes so honest.
In a city where dim sum has increasingly been rebranded and refined, House of Joy remains steadfastly itself. It’s the kind of place longtime Chinatown regulars return to week after week, and where newcomers quickly learn that authenticity doesn’t need explanation—it simply shows up on the table, steaming, familiar, and deeply satisfying.
A true Chinatown classic, and a reminder that some of the best meals in New York are still the ones locals quietly keep to themselves.
… moreStar Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Tucked into the constant hum of Chinatown, House of Joy is one of those rare dim sum halls that feels reassuringly untouched by trends—and all the better for it. This is not a place chasing polish or social-media fame; it’s where locals still come, where tables fill quickly, carts weave expertly through narrow aisles, and the language of choice is Cantonese, punctuated by the familiar rattle of porcelain and steam.
The experience begins the moment you sit down. Metal carts arrive without ceremony, lids lifted to reveal plump har gow with translucent skins, siu mai glistening with pork and shrimp, and soft rice noodle rolls slicked with soy. Everything arrives hot, fast, and confidently traditional. The shrimp dumplings snap cleanly at the bite, the fillings fresh and properly seasoned, while staples like turnip cake and pork buns deliver exactly the comfort they promise—no reinvention required.
What makes House of Joy special is not novelty, but consistency. The room is bustling, slightly chaotic, and unapologetically so. Servers move briskly, efficiency over pleasantries, yet there’s an unspoken warmth in how smoothly everything runs. You may need to point, gesture, or trust instinct when ordering—but that’s part of the charm, and part of why the food tastes so honest.
In a city where dim sum has increasingly been rebranded and refined, House of Joy remains steadfastly itself. It’s the kind of place longtime Chinatown regulars return to week after week, and where newcomers quickly learn that authenticity doesn’t need explanation—it simply shows up on the table, steaming, familiar, and deeply satisfying.
A true Chinatown classic, and a reminder that some of the best meals in New York are still the ones locals quietly keep to themselves.
Sandy Lor
Definitely enjoyed our dim sum experience in Chinatown NYC. The food did not disappoint and I love the traditional food carts going down ghe aisle. The tea was so delicious and hot to wash down the oils from the dim sum foods. We saw some other dim sum restaurants with high reviews but were looking for something more authentic and less like tourist attraction. We happen to walk by the Joy Restaurant and there was a line out the door so we knew we wanted to try out the food to see what the hype was. It was totally worth the wait and the food was delicious. If you’re looking for a more traditional dim sum restaurant with fresh foods, this place is it. I highly recommend this dim sum restaurant.
… moreNikko Ong
Great dim sum place in chinatown. The energy is chaotic and super fun, and there’s a guy shouting out numbers to the waitlist of people getting a table. We shared a 4 seat table with 2 other people since they didn’t have any small tables. The carts came by often, and most of the food was very hot and fresh. Great siu mai and the red rice roll was something I haven’t had before but liked it a lot. Was pretty cheap, would def come back. Note: the bathrooms are down a level of stairs, so they wouldn’t be wheelchair accessible
… moreJia Sun
One of the few cart service dim sum spots left in Chinatown, the service ends in early afternoon. Steaming baskets with fresh and bouncy buns and dumplings. Go with a group to try a variety of items, and same some room for sweet chewey desserts at the end. Might be seated with strangers as is tradition.
… moreTicha Ungboriboonpisal
House of Joy in Chinatown is always packed, the kind of dim sum hall where you dine with your family and extended family
The space traces back to 1989, when it operated as Delight 28, and today it still carries that classic banquet-style energy — loud, fast, a little chaotic.
Since the weekend line wrapped around the room, I tried a different method: ordering everything to-go. Honestly, the best decision yet
My fav is the shrimp dumpling, siu mai, and red rice noodle rolls (with crispy edge inside). We still had to wait a bit for our order to be ready. All is only $50 and we got 8 dim sum
… moreThe space traces back to 1989, when it operated as Delight 28, and today it still carries that classic banquet-style energy — loud, fast, a little chaotic.
Since the weekend line wrapped around the room, I tried a different method: ordering everything to-go. Honestly, the best decision yet
My fav is the shrimp dumpling, siu mai, and red rice noodle rolls (with crispy edge inside). We still had to wait a bit for our order to be ready. All is only $50 and we got 8 dim sum
Veronica Hunter
On Thanksgiving Day, after watching the Macy’s Parade, we took the subway near the corner of W 59 Street and Central Park West to Grand Street. I searched for Pell Street on Google Maps to find the House of Joy restaurant. We arrived around noon, and the place was busy with people enjoying their meal. After requesting a table, we waited to hear number 37. I kept busy by taking photos of the rolling carts filled with steaming Dim Sum, and other Chinese tempting food. We sat across the table with two young Chinese males. Once they finished eating another couple took their place.
We were in no hurry, so we ate slowly taking in the experience.
On Christmas Eve, I returned to enjoy Dim Sum.
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… moreWe were in no hurry, so we ate slowly taking in the experience.
On Christmas Eve, I returned to enjoy Dim Sum.
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Tan Tang
Originally waited for another dim sum restaurant on Sat lunch because of its long wait, queuing for this and got table quicker than another restaurant. Surprisingly find this dim sum restaurant pretty tasty. The servers are attentive and wearing smiles. Though believe most restaurants in NY China town offer authentic dishes in great taste. The dishes here are pretty delicious and above standard. Good for dim sum lovers.
… moreBonnie Gleicher
House of “Joy” is right! Total joy eating at this dim sum spot!!! The best in the city, where every bun and crust is homemade and everything you want it to be. Rivals Bay Area dim sum and I never say that. Could not get enough of their steamed pork buns and snow-sugar baked pork buns, their taro-shrimp-cilantro puff, their egg yolk bun, and their shrimp-and-watercress transparent dumplings. It’s wildly popular here and everyone who dines here is Asian (I was the lone white chick), which are all good indicators this is in a class of its own. Twenty-minute wait in the rain and cold. Worth it.
5 stars!!!
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YL
The dim sum is delicious and authentic! The fillings are plump and fresh. Most of the patrons are Cantonese speaking which is a sign that this is really the place to go to enjoy authentic dim sum in New York Chinatown. The constant chatter adds another interesting flavour to the dining experience.
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