Dim Sum Palace Lands in LIC
Dim Sum Palace has officially landed in Long Island City—and its debut couldn’t feel more at home. Located at 2428 Jackson Avenue, in the historic former Brooks 1890 building, this newest outpost of the beloved Cantonese restaurant group blends neighborhood legacy with modern Cantonese flavors in a space that feels both rooted and refreshed.
Walking in, you're greeted by a beautifully restored interior—stained glass windows, mahogany bar, and tin-stamped ceilings preserved from the Gilded Age. But while the space nods to its historic past, the menu delivers a bright, flavorful snapshot of what Cantonese dining in NYC should be.
Our meal was a standout from start to finish. We began with chilled cucumbers—lightly smashed, garlicky, and refreshing—followed by braised turnip, tender and deeply savory. The spicy wontons arrived swimming in chili oil and vinegar, the wrappers delicate and the filling juicy with a pleasant heat that lingered.
Next came the star of the night: duck dumplings, rich and perfectly seared, served piping hot and filled with deeply flavorful shredded duck. The crab fried rice was another hit—light and fragrant, with sweet crab meat tucked into each bite and just the right amount of wok hei. For mains, the eggplant was meltingly soft and dressed in a savory brown sauce, while the fish fillet—served in a sizzling clay pot—was flaky and tender, soaking up every drop of the aromatic sauce it was nestled in.
The experience is fully dine-in—no takeout or delivery—which makes every bite feel more intentional. Each dish is cooked to order, staying true to Dim Sum Palace’s founding philosophy: freshly rolled, freshly stuffed, freshly made. The service was warm and attentive, offering thoughtful recommendations and encouraging us to try the restaurant’s signature condiment bar, where we mixed our own chili oil and garlic-soy blends.
With seating for about 70 guests, the space strikes the right balance between casual comfort and occasion-worthy charm. Whether you’re in for a weeknight meal or looking to impress visiting friends, this location delivers quality, consistency, and a bit of East-meets-West Village charm right in the heart of Queens.
Dim Sum Palace in Long Island City doesn’t just serve food—it delivers a dining experience rooted in history, pride, and meticulous craft. As new high-rises and businesses continue to shape the neighborhood, this restaurant feels like a heartfelt nod to the past and a delicious investment in the future.
