Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieTraditional Chinese dim sum served in a polished banquet hall with private karaoke rooms.
What to order: Steamed Shrimp & Pork Siu Mai · Steamed Creamy Egg Yolk Bun · Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gow)From Google Maps reviews.
House of Joy Star Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Tucked into the constant hum of Chinatown, House of Joy is one of those rare dim sum halls that feels reassuringly untouched by trends—and all the better for it. This is not a place chasing polish or social-media fame; it’s where locals still come, where tables fill quickly, carts weave expertly through narrow aisles, and the language of choice is Cantonese, punctuated by the familiar rattle of porcelain and steam. The experience begins the moment you sit do
Great place to get dim sum from the carts! We tried the shrimp & pork shumai, snow-sugar baked pork buns, chicken feet, deep fried taro dumpling, and black pepper beef short ribs, which were all good but the first three are my favorites. Get ready to be seated with others lol.
On Thanksgiving Day, after watching the Macy’s Parade, we took the subway near the corner of W 59 Street and Central Park West to Grand Street. I searched for Pell Street on Google Maps to find the House of Joy restaurant. We arrived around noon, and the place was busy with people enjoying their meal. After requesting a table, we waited to hear number 37. I kept busy by taking photos of the rolling carts filled with steaming Dim Sum, and other Chinese tempting food. We sat across the table with
From the Apr 29, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.