Dim Sum Sam

Above the clutter of Broadway shops, Dim Sum Sam packs a slice of Hong Kong onto the second floor of 2485 Broadway. No frills, just the kind of quick comfort food that disappears at lunchtime — especially solo orders of congee and har gow. The small plates travel well, while dine-in traffic lingers over shared baskets of siu mai and turnip cakes.

Convenience is built in: takeout boxes stack neatly at the counter, lunchboxes ride the elevator up from the street, and plates clear faster than the lunch rush fades. The menu leans on what’s already cooling on the steam trays, so everything you see is ready for the next bite. Even the solo diner can order, eat, and leave without feeling out of place.

Between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. the space hums with orders of rice rolls, barbecue pork buns, and a rotating soup of the day. Seasonal fillings peek out from behind the sneeze guard, but the classics stay front and center. No reservations accepted — walk-in traffic keeps the line moving.

Find your way via the map and stash *(646) 398-8234* in your phone for pickup alerts.