Dim Sum - The Golden Unicorn

So it's been a few weeks since I've posted; it's been a little busy at the lab - but I'm back today to talk about my favorite Dim Sum place in the city (shown to my courtesy of a good friend).

For those who are unaware of the concept of Dim Sum, it's a traditional Chinese restaurant where steamed dimplings, filled with seafood, beef, chicken, pork or vegetables are brought around on carts. You can order lots of different varieties, and it's fairly inexpensive.

The Golden Unicorn has been my group of friends' favorite spot since before I even moved here, and when I joined the group, it became our regular Sunday brunch treat. Some noteworthy dishes are the amazing steamed pork buns, the fantastic shrimp rolls, and shrimp shumai, as well as the Peking Duck Pancakes which were great.

Prices were very reasonable, at $36.00 for two of us (after getting stuffed).

Noteworthy comments: make sure to come early, because the options are more plentiful before 1:00 PM. Also, if you're not really into green tea, ask for them not to give you any because they just put it on the table, and then charge for it. Finally - Remember that they are CASH ONLY.

Otherwise, just point, eat, and enjoy!

To get to the Golden Unicorn (at 18 East Broadway (Chinatown)):

Take the: J, M, Z, the 6, or the N, R, Q, W to Canal Street. The F train to East Broadway. The 4, 5, or 6 to Brooklyn Bridge. The restaurant is a short walk from all of those stops.

View Larger Map

View Larger Map