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Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Dim sum restaurant · 13 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013, United States · United States

4.2 on Google · 5,324 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 15, 2026 · 45 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

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Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.2★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
3.9★

955 examined reviews

Flagged
5%

45 of 1,000

Coverage
19%

1,000 of 5,324 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Nom Wah Tea Parlor is a historic dim sum restaurant in Chinatown operating since 1920, known for its vintage diner atmosphere and affordable prices. While many reviewers report enjoying the classic dumplings, tea, and nostalgic setting, others caution about long wait times and inconsistent food quality.

+ Repeated strengths

Dumplings and Dim Sum

Reviewers frequently praise the selection of dumplings, including soup dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and pork buns.

2 supporting reviews

3★ · 2025-10-26

Really understated but homely food. All the flavours you’d expect from dim sum, everything seems to be made fresh. Great pitstop but nothing fancy. As to the incident we may or may not have had with service when paying for our meal. I’m no...

5★ · 2025-12-09

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. We ordered a little bit of everything so our entire table could share, and every single bite we took was a little piece of heaven. Highly recommend to everyone, we will definitely be back!

Atmosphere and History

The old-school, retro interior provides a charming and unique historical experience.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2023-11-29

Real 1920 Original Atmosphere in this Chinese American Restaurant. Glad a friend introduced me to this establishment.

4★ · 2024-02-17

Nom Wah Tea Parlor is more than just a restaurant. It’s a charming time capsule that offers a unique blend of authentic cuisine, vintage atmosphere, and a dash of Chinatown’s vibrant history.

4★ · 2025-12-02

Nom Wah Tea Parlor is the oldest continuously operating dim sum restaurant in New York City's Chinatown. It offers a classic Cantonese dining experience, specializing in dim sum and Chinese pastries. The restaurant is located on the famousl...

Value and Pricing

Reviewers report that the food is reasonably priced and offers good portions relative to other options in the area.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2023-11-23

If you want to try good Chinese food this is a very good option. Very good value for money. The desserts are spectacular.

5★ · 2023-12-20

Great food, easy on prices and fast. We were 7 adults and the total check was less than $200.

− Repeated complaints

Service and Tipping

Reviewers report abrasive staff behavior and aggressive pressure regarding tipping expectations.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2023-12-30

Good dumplings but they tried to force me to pay 18% tip and were very rude about it

1★ · 2025-08-13

This was a major disappointment. The Chinese food served to foreigners was barely anything but filling; it was anything but delicious. No wonder you hardly ever see any Chinese people dining there.

1★ · 2026-04-13

B type. Very rude service. They rush you all the time and they stand near you to ensure you tip them at least 18%. If you do not tip them at least 18%, they will threaten you and chase after you until you have paid them. Of course we said n...

Wait Times and Crowds

Reviewers experience long queues and wait times outside, particularly during peak hours.

2 supporting reviews

4★ · 2023-11-19

Affordable dim sum by US standards. The queuing took about 30 to 40mins around about 2pm on a Saturday. The food had good sized portions, and tasted good. I missed the authentic bamboo steamers that usually come with the dim sum. Take no...

2★ · 2025-12-29

Golden unicorn is better noshade

Payment Restrictions

The establishment only accepts cash or American Express, which catches many visitors off guard.

3 supporting reviews

4★ · 2023-11-19

Affordable dim sum by US standards. The queuing took about 30 to 40mins around about 2pm on a Saturday. The food had good sized portions, and tasted good. I missed the authentic bamboo steamers that usually come with the dim sum. Take no...

5★ · 2024-02-08

Reminder: Bring cash or AMEX card

4★ · 2025-06-29

Their dim sum was just average. The dumpling skin was a little too thick and their xiaolongbao didn’t have much soup inside. But the dishes with shrimp were quite good! The stuffed eggplant was very delicious too! The chinese greens in oyst...

Good for

  • Historic atmosphere
  • Casual, affordable dining
  • Traditional dim sum staples

Avoid if

  • You dislike long lines and wait times
  • You prefer card payments other than American Express
  • You are sensitive to rushed service or abrupt staff interactions
Summarized from 668 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2023-11-15 to 2026-07-15 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Nov ’23212
Dec ’23360
Jan ’24331
Feb ’24261
Mar ’24341
Apr ’24262
May ’24290
Jun ’24353
Jul ’24351
Aug ’24290
Sep ’24240
Oct ’24454
Nov ’24330
Dec ’24402
Jan ’25312
Feb ’25230
Mar ’25270
Apr ’25290
May ’25340
Jun ’25291
Jul ’25374
Aug ’25383
Sep ’25353
Oct ’25443
Nov ’25252
Dec ’25281
Jan ’26221
Feb ’26210
Mar ’26351
Apr ’26281
May ’26262
Jun ’26261
Jul ’26163

Rating distribution

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Evidence

  • low activity account 43 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 45 flagged reviews.

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Gigi F

172 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-07-06

I always come only for the dumplings. They’re great. Service is fast. The atmosphere is cute. Cash only. Great spot for dumplings!
generic account suspicion 85
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Jennifer Mara

714 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-12-09

generic account suspicion 85
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Thomas Sustr

2 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

2023-11-19

One of the most disgusting restaurants we have ever been to. The food wasn't good, some of it was cold. You had to wait 10 minutes for the waiter each time and call him four times until he finally came. The food wasn't THAT cheap for us and when we didn't give a 20% tip because of the poor service,...
low activity account suspicion 48
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Louisa Park

2 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

2023-11-19

absolutely disgusted. We had multiple shrimp shells and three dirty, unwashed cups and left tip according to our not-so-great experience (still tipped over 10% post-tax). Not ONLY did the waitress who took our bill pocketed a dollar & “reported” the lack of tip, but also the manager didn’t let us le...
low activity account suspicion 48
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Joe Tuazon

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-01-08

Food was 🔥
low activity account suspicion 48
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Felipe Metsavaht

1 review

★★★★★

2024-03-16

low activity account suspicion 48
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Kevin Wu

2 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

2024-04-26

Great restaurant if you enjoy waiting in line
low activity account suspicion 48
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Tammy Kaplan Shemesh

1 review

★★★★★

2024-04-30

low activity account suspicion 48
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Heedon Kang

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-06-23

low activity account suspicion 48
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August Goldapp

1 review

★★★★★

2024-06-24

low activity account suspicion 48

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