![]() The bakery aspect of the business later faltered and the dim sum became the star of the show. ![]() Nom Wah started out as a tea parlor and bakery, serving dim sum on the side, all the way back in 1920. And so, in honor of these other New Yorkers as well as visitors of all faiths, we thought we'd provide three great dim sum spots, all of which are open for business on Christmas Day. New Yorkers of all affiliations engage in this non-traditional tradition. You may have heard pop culture references to the phenomenon known as “Jewish Christmas”, though the dilemma of having to fill one’s time at Christmas is not limited to Jews (they're only about 7% of that non-Christian population). So, on Christmas Day, where do these other New Yorkers congregate for a meal? Turns out, there's a tradition for that!The tradition we speak of is Christmas Day Dim Sum. ![]() A solid quarter of it’s estimated 8.6 million population is made up of non-Christians-they include Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs, Atheists, and many, many others. But one of the many things we love about New York City is that it’s incredibly diverse. On Christmas Day, a majority of businesses will be shuttered to observe the day's celebration, food establishments included. And another thing we’re pretty big fans of? Food. and Bowery (if your taxi isn’t sure of where that is, you can also reference Pell St.) Taking the subway? We are near two MTA subway stations: Canal Street Station (servicing the 6/N/Q/R/W/J/Z lines) and Grand Street Station (servicing the B/D lines).In case our posts about Christmas Lights and Holiday Windows didn’t give it away, we’re pretty big fans of the holiday season. For easy reference, our closest cross-streets are Doyers St. ![]() If you’re ready to visit us, our address is 13 Doyers St., New York, NY 10013. Looking for a PDF version of the menu or would like to see which options are vegetarian or gluten-free? Download the food menu (which includes pictures) here and the drinks-alcoholic beverages included-menu here. Pan-fried noodle in superior soy sauce 13Īnxi Tie Guanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) 7 Pan-fried shrimp and chive dumplings 6.25Ĭhicken and cabbage dumplings in soup 6.95 Pan-fried chicken and cabbage dumplings 6.25 A few include Reversal of Fortune, Premium Rush, All Good Things, and “Law and Order.” ![]() Throughout the years, numerous movies and TV shows have been shot at Nom Wah Tea Parlor. Its vintage looks, good food and great value has kept generations of families coming back. Nom Wah Tea Parlor hasn’t gone through many changes throughout the years. Wally has worked at the restaurant since 1950 he began working there at the age of 16, and by the time he turned 20, he was managing the restaurant. The first known owners of Nom Wah Tea Parlor, the Choy family, date back to the 1940s. Eventually, the restaurant became most famous for its almond cookie, lotus paste, and red bean filling, which is used for moon cake during the Chinese autumn festival. For most of the 20th century, Nom Wah served as neighborhood staple, offering fresh Chinese pastries, steamed buns, dim sum, and tea.Īfter it lost its lease at 15 Doyers in 1968, the restaurant moved into a brand new kitchen next door, occupying 11-13 Doyers Street ever since. Nom Wah Tea Parlor first opened at 13–15 Doyers Street in 1920 as a bakery and tea parlor. ![]()
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