Manhattan: Dim Sum & Family Tables

4.4 (231)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

2596 Broadway

Choose handcrafted dim sum or stir-fries: hands shape the dumplings while an automated wok handles the stir-fries. The vegetarian range is notably broad, and a spicy hot and sour soup adds beech mushrooms. Red lanterns decorate a quiet dining room, with noon to 10 PM hours daily.

4.4 (675)

Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 15:00 – 23:00; Sat, 16:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

768 Amsterdam Avenue

A Mexican alternative when the family wants burritos, loaded nachos or fajitas rather than dim sum. Portions run generous in a quiet room with low music and televisions by the bar. Taco specials and weekday happy hours are listed; it opens at 4 PM most days and noon Sunday.

4.5 (437)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 21:30

210 West 94th Street

A Vietnamese alternative for pho, banh mi and curries on the Upper West Side. The signature plum platter works when children join, and the relaxed room suits a family dinner with friendly service. Portions run small enough that one dish may not fill you, so order a few.

5.0 (139)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 18:00

109 West 86th Street

Save this for coffee and pastries before dinner rather than a Chinese meal. The vintage room has a domestic warmth, and cappuccinos arrive with detailed latte art beside pecan sticky buns. It fills during the mid-morning rush, with hours from 7 AM to 6 PM daily.