Menu
Introducing the menu at Nom Wah Tea Parlor, a 100-year-old dim sum restaurant located in New York City. The menu offers a variety of dim sum dishes including steamed options like house special roast pork buns and Shanghainese soup dumplings, as well as fried options such as scallion pancakes and pan-fried pork dumplings. Chef's specials like the house special dumplings in soup provide a flavorful dining experience. Customers have praised dishes like the salt and pepper pork and the house special roast pork bun. The atmosphere is classic dim sum with no extra frills, making it a gem for dim sum lovers. Overall, Nom Wah Tea Parlor offers delicious and authentic Chinese dumplings in a charming and relaxed setting, making it a must-visit spot for dim sum enthusiasts.
Dim Sum (Steamed)
House Special Roast Pork Bun
Steamed wheat flour bun filled with pork and caramelized onions.
Shanghainese Soup Dumplings
Pork-filled dumplings filled with broth.
Chicken Soup Dumplings
Chicken-filled dumplings filled with broth
Pork Siu Mai
Minced pork, mushrooms, and shrimp steamed in wonton wrappers.
Shrimp Siu Mai
Minced shrimp, steamed wonton wrappers.
Chicken Siu Mai
Minced chicken in wonton wrappers.
Shrimp Dumplings
Minced shrimp in handmade wheat wrappers.
Vegetarian Dumplings
Mixed vegetables and mushrooms in homemade tapioca starch wrappers. (Vegetarian)
Chicken Feet
Chicken feet boiled tenderly with vinegar and sugar, then steamed with black bean sauce.
Steamed Spare Ribs
Spare ribs marinated in garlic and black bean sauce.
Steamed Bean Curd Skin Rolls
Minced pork, shrimp, bamboo shoots and mushrooms wrapped in bean curd skin. (Gluten-free)
Sticky Rice with Chinese Sausage
Steamed sweet rice with Chinese sausage, minced pork and dried shrimp.
Plain Rice Rolls
Steamed rice flour noodles drizzled with sweet soy sauce. (Vegan; gluten-free)
Cilantro and Scallion Rice Rolls
Steamed rice flour noodles with cilantro and scallion, and sweet soy sauce. (Vegan; gluten-free)
Beef Rice Rolls
Steamed rice flour noodles with minced beef; sweet soy sauce drizzled on top. (Gluten-free)
Shrimp Rice Rolls
Steamed rice flour noodles with shrimp; sweet soy sauce drizzled on top. (Gluten-free)
Rice Roll with Spare Ribs
Steamed rice flour noodles topped with spare ribs in black bean sauce.
Rice Roll with Fried Dough
Fried dough wrapped in rice noodles and drizzled with sweet soy sauce. (Vegetarian)
Shrimp and Snow Pea Leaf Dumplings
Minced shrimp with snow pea leaf greens in homemade open-faced wheat wrappers.
Original "OG" Egg Roll
Chicken, vegetables, and mushrooms rolled in egg crepe, fried with homemade batter.
Spring Rolls
Mixed vegetables and mushrooms in thin flour wrapper. (Vegan)
Scallion Pancakes
Wheat flour batter mixed with scallions, then pan-fried. (Vegan)
Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings
Minced pork wrapped in wheat wrappers.
House Special Pan-Fried Dumplings
Pork, shrimp, and mushroom-filled dumplings in homemade wheat wrappers.
Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings
Chicken and napa cabbage-filled dumplings in homemade wheat wrappers.
Pan-Fried Shrimp and Chive Dumplings
Minced shrimp and chives in homemade tapioca starch wrappers.
Fried Shrimp with Bean Curd Skin Rolls
Minced shrimp and chopped celery wrapped in bean curd skin
Fried Shrimp Balls
Fried minced shrimp balls. (Gluten-free)
Shrimp and Bacon Rolls
Minced shrimp wrapped with bacon, then deep fried. (Gluten-free)
Stuffed Eggplant
Eggplants and deep-fried shrimp paste; served with brown sauce and scallions. (Gluten-free)
Scallion pancake
Dim Sum (Fried)
Chef's Specials
House Special Dumplings in Soup
Dumplings filled with pork, shrimp and mushrooms in chicken broth with vegetables.
Chicken and Cabbage Dumplings in Soup
Chicken and napa cabbage dumplings in chicken broth with vegetables.
Minced Beef Dumplings in Soup
Marinated minced beef dumplings in chicken broth with vegetables
Turnip Cake with XO Sauce
Turnip cake stir-fried with chili peppers and XO sauce (contains pork, scallops, shrimp)
Pan-Fried Noodle in Superior Soy Sauce
Thin Chinese noodles stir-fried with scallions, onions, bean sprouts. (Vegetarian)
Egg-Fried Rice
Fried rice with scrambled eggs, peas, and scallions. (Vegetarian)
Shrimp and Egg-Fried Rice
Fried rice with baby shrimp, scrambled eggs, peas and scallions.
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Unpeeled deep-fried shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper.
Salt and Pepper Pork Chops
Fried pork seasoned with salt and pepper.
Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
Fried pork seasoned with A1 steak sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
Chinese Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
Chinese broccoli blanched and served with oyster sauce. (Gluten-free; vegetarian)
Chinese Greens with Oyster Sauce
Seasonal Chinese greens blanched and served with oyster sauce. (Gluten-free; vegetarian)
Sesame Balls with Lotus Paste
Lotus paste wrapped in rice flour dough, then rolled in sesame seeds.
Almond Cookie
Light cookie with shortbread-like texture. Vegetarian.
Steamed Lotus Buns
Lotus paste in steamed buns. (Vegetarian)
Steamed Phoenix Buns
Yolk-filled buns, delivering a flavor profile of both sweet and salty. (Vegetarian)
Steamed Red Bean Buns
Red bean paste encased in steamed buns. (Vegetarian)
Desserts
Local Beers (Must be 21 to purchase)
Brooklyn Lager
Brooklyn. Firm caramel malts with some bitterness and a floral hop aroma. Pair with our house special pork bun. Must be 21 to purchase.
Threes Vliet Pilsner
Brooklyn. Grainy, notes of sweet hay, herbal hops. Pair with house special pan-fried dumplings. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sixpoint Sweet Action Blonde Ale
Brooklyn. Sweet and fruity, hoppy yet balanced. Pair with shrimp and snow pea leaf dumplings. Must be 21 to purchase.
Bronx No Resolution IPA
Bronx. Bright citrus, light pine, dank, bitter finish. Pair with salt and pepper shrimp. Must be 21 to purchase.
Ommegang Witte
Cooperstown, New York. Wheat and haze, subtle clove note, citrus. Pair with the original O.G. egg roll. Must be 21 to purchase.
Tsingtao
China. Crisp, slightly malty flavor with nutty sweet taste. Must be 21 to purchase.
Kirin Light
Japan. Clean golden straw lager. Slight corn flavor. Clean, crisp finish. Fun, fizzy, bubbly palate. Must be 21 to purchase.
Singha
Thailand. 100% barley malt beer. Golden amber. Nice tangy bite, great bitter aftertaste. Must be 21 to purchase.
Beerlao
Laos. Amber brown lager. Smooth and nutty malt taste with a caramel middle and a lightly crisp finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Tiger Beer
Singapore. Golden lager. Smell is slightly sweet with a faint hoppy-ness. Balanced with nice malty flavor. Must be 21 to purchase.
International Beers (Must be 21 to purchase)
Drinks
Sanzo Sparkling Water
Yuzu or calamansi (Philippine lime).
Bottled Water
Poland Springs.
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale.
Iced Tea
Black pu-er or oolong with hydrangea.
White Rice
One Bowl of Steamed White Rice
Sides