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Steam
- 470 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Chinese restaurant, Asian fusion restaurant ★4.0 (216)·$20–30

470 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

4.0
The soup dumplings at Steam are very tasty—delicately wrapped, rich in flavor, and served piping hot with a beautiful garnish. The scallion pancake roll with beef was crisp and savory, a perfect complement. Highly recommend for anyone craving high-quality dumplings in NYC. - Abbas Qasim
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$20–30 per person Reported by 216 people$10–20$20–30$30–50$50–100

Steam Introduce

Welcome to Steam, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of New York City's vibrant Greenwich Village. More than just a Chinese restaurant, Steam is an experience, inviting diners on a journey through authentic flavors and time-honored traditions. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with the warm, inviting atmosphere of a place that takes pride in its heritage and its food. Specializing in meticulously crafted soup dumplings and a diverse array of Dim Sum, Steam has quickly become a favorite among locals and tourists alike, a true taste of China right here in the Big Apple.

The philosophy at Steam is simple: use high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are both comforting and exciting. This dedication is evident in every bite, from the delicate, flavorful wrappers of their renowned soup dumplings to the perfectly balanced sauces of their main courses. The menu is a testament to the rich tapestry of Chinese cuisine, offering everything from classic favorites to unique, regional specialties. Whether you're craving the savory depth of a braised dish or the light, crisp texture of a spring roll, Steam delivers an unforgettable dining experience. It's a place where you can gather with friends and family, enjoy a meal, and create lasting memories over a table full of delicious food.

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Steam is conveniently located at 470 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA. Situated in the lively Greenwich Village neighborhood, the restaurant is easily accessible by various modes of transportation. Whether you're a local resident or visiting the city, you'll find it simple to get here. The area is well-served by public transit, making it a hassle-free destination. For those arriving by car, paid street parking is available, offering a convenient option for a quick bite or a relaxed dinner.

The restaurant’s prime location puts it in the midst of one of NYC's most dynamic districts, filled with shops, parks, and cultural landmarks. This makes Steam an ideal stop for a meal after a day of exploring the city. The accessible entrance, restroom, and seating make the restaurant welcoming to everyone, ensuring that all guests can enjoy their dining experience with comfort and ease. The neighborhood's energetic yet laid-back vibe perfectly complements the casual and friendly atmosphere inside Steam.

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At Steam, the service is just as important as the food. The restaurant offers a variety of services designed to meet the needs of all its customers.

  • No-contact delivery: Enjoy your favorite Steam dishes from the comfort of your home with their safe and convenient no-contact delivery service.

  • Delivery: Standard delivery service is also available, bringing their delicious menu directly to your door.

  • Onsite services: For those who prefer to dine in, the restaurant offers full onsite services with a dedicated and efficient team.

  • Takeout: If you're on the go, their quick and easy takeout option allows you to pick up your order and enjoy it wherever you like.

  • Dine-in: Experience the full ambiance of the restaurant by dining in and enjoying a relaxing meal with friends or family.

  • Table service: The staff provides attentive table service, ensuring a pleasant and smooth dining experience from start to finish.

  • Reservations: Planning a special occasion or a meal with a large group? Steam accepts reservations to help you secure a spot.

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Steam stands out for a variety of reasons, blending exceptional food with a welcoming environment. Here are some of the key features that make this restaurant a must-visit in New York City.

  • Highlights: Known for its fast service, Steam ensures that even during busy times, your order arrives promptly, hot, and fresh. This efficiency is a major plus for anyone with a busy schedule.

  • Offerings: The menu goes beyond traditional fare, with offerings that include a wide selection of comfort food, small plates, and delicious alcoholic beverages. They cater to diverse dietary needs with a strong focus on vegan and vegetarian options.

  • Accessibility: Steam is a restaurant for everyone. With a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, it provides a comfortable experience for guests with mobility challenges.

  • Atmosphere & Crowd: The atmosphere is casual and friendly, making it a perfect spot for families, groups, or solo diners. The crowd is diverse, including locals, tourists, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, who will find it to be a welcoming and safe space.

  • Planning & Payments: For your convenience, the restaurant accepts a wide range of payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The ability to make reservations adds a layer of convenience for diners looking to plan ahead.

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To get in touch with Steam or make a reservation, you can use the following information:

  • Address: 470 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

  • Phone: (917) 262-0565

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Choosing Steam for your next meal means choosing a place that prioritizes flavor, quality, and hospitality. From the moment you taste their signature soup dumplings, you'll understand why this restaurant has earned its stellar reputation. One of their most popular items, the Pork Xiao Long Bao, is praised for its delicate wrapper and rich, savory broth. A reviewer shared, "The soup dumplings at Steam are very tasty—delicately wrapped, rich in flavor, and served piping hot with a beautiful garnish." This is just a glimpse into the culinary excellence you can expect.

Another standout dish is the Wined Chicken, also known as Drunken Chicken. A customer raved, "The 'Wined Chicken' aka 'Drunken Chicken' is the best I’ve ever tasted in NYC area." The menu also features other crowd-pleasers like the Scallion Pancake Roll with Beef, described as "crisp and savory," and the flavorful Shrimp Dumplings, which are "big, juicy and very flavorful."

Steam's menu is a treasure trove of delicious options, whether you're in the mood for an appetizer like the Salt & Pepper Squid or a main course such as the General Tso's Chicken. The wide range of offerings, from hot soups and cold dishes to a variety of noodles and rice, ensures there's something to please every palate. The restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients, like those used in their Black Truffle & Pork Xiao Long Bao or their Silky Eggs with Shrimp in Black Truffle, elevates the dining experience beyond the ordinary.

Beyond the food, the friendly and casual atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for any occasion. Whether it’s a quick solo lunch, a family dinner, or a night out with friends, Steam provides a welcoming setting. The Asian-owned business takes pride in its authentic cuisine and excellent service, making it a true standout in the competitive New York City dining scene. If you're looking for a restaurant that delivers on both taste and experience, Steam is the place to be.

Steam Menu

  • Beverage

  • Coffee (Cup) $4.83
  • Diet Coke $2.76
  • Bottle Water $2.76
  • Coke $2.76
  • Sprite $2.76
  • Brisk Iced Tea $2.76
  • Canada Dry - Ginger Ale $2.76
  • Sunkist Orange Soda $2.76
  • Perrier $4.83
  • Thai Iced Tea $8.28
  • Steam Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

  • Pork Xiao Long Bao (6) $13.11
  • Soup Dumplings Sampler Combo (6) $17.59
  • Black Truffle & Pork Xiao Long Bao (6) $22.77
  • Crab Meat & Pork Xiao Long Bao (6) $15.87
  • Dim Sum

  • Watercress Dumplings W. Shrimp (4) $11.73

    Chopped watercress and shrimps filling wrapped by flour-based wrappers.

  • Szechuan Style Wontons (8) $11.73

    Tender pork in silky egg wrappings seasoned w. house chili oil based sauce -scallion topping

  • Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (6) $11.73

    Crispy skirt stuffed w. pork

  • Scallion Pancake $8.62

    Crunchy on the outside and fluffy soft in the middle pancake w scallion filling

  • Leek & Shrimp Dumplings (4) $11.73

    Chopped leek and shrimp filling wrapped by translucent skin

  • Snow Peas Leaves & Shrimps Dumplings (4) $11.73

    Chopped snow peas leaves and shrimp filling w. flour-based wrappings

  • Shrimp Dumplings (4) $11.73

    Juicy shrimp filling wrapped w. translucent skin

  • Chicken Dumplings (6) $11.73

    Crispy skirt stuffed w. chicken, wood ear, and carrots filling

  • Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (6) $11.73

    Flour-based wrappings w. mixed vegetables

  • Beef Shumai (6) $11.73

    Steamed rice wrapped filled w/beef , water chestnut, cilantro, tangerine peel.

  • Vegetable Spring Rolls (4) $8.28

    Deep fried mixed vegetables filling wrapped by flour-based wrappers.

  • Steamed Buns (4) $6.90

    Soft n’ sweet steamed flour-based buns

  • Sweet Red Bean Pancake $11.73

    Chinese crepes filled w. sweet red bean paste (wrap contain egg)

  • Pan Fried Wontons (10) $13.80

    Pan fried wontons w/pork & veggie filling w. Worcestershire sauce (pork/veg)

  • Pan Fried Pork Buns (6) $13.11

    Lovely soft texture w. a golden, crispy base w. a moist and flavorful pork filling

  • Beef & Musdard Green Dumplings In Golden Soup $9.77

    Chopped snow peas leaves and shrimp filling w. flour-based wrappings

  • Appetizers

  • Aromatic Beef Wrap In Scallion Pancake $13.80

    Braised sliced beef shank & shredded cucumber w. hoisin sauce wrapped in scallion pancake

  • Gua Bao (2) $11.73

    Steamed Bun w. Braised Pork reserved veg, scallion, hoisin sauce

  • Salt & Pepper Squid $21.39

    Fried squid tossed in a mixture of crunchy stir-fried garlic & hot green peppers

  • Arctic Surf Clam W. Scallion & Wasabi $26.22

    Sliced arctic surf clam tossed w. romaine lettuce, watercress, lima bean, ginger, grape tomato and sesame dressing

  • Cold Dishes

  • Wined Chicken (Half) $26.91

    Cold chicken steeped in wine sauce(80% Boneless)

  • Jellyfish Salad $19.32

    Cold jellyfish dressed w. garlic, scallion and sesame oil

  • Chilly Cucumber & Wood Ear $11.73

    Cold cucumber w. healthy wood ear tossed in spicy garlic sauce

  • Spicy Tofu Skin $11.73

    Fresh tofu skin w/spicy sauce.

  • Aromatic Beef $19.32

    Braised sliced beef shank

  • Braised Bamboo Shoots $11.73

    Slowly cooked seasonal bamboo shoots in brown sauce

  • Eggplant Salad $11.73

    Steamed eggplant seasoned w. hot chili-garlic dressing

  • Sliced Boiled Pork W. Garlic Sauce $17.94

    Boiled pork w/mashed garlic sauce and green scallion.

  • Soup

  • Hot & Sour Soup (Sm) $6.21

    made with egg, shredded pork, enoki mushroom, back fungus and bamboo shoot

  • Chicken Corn Soup (Lg) $10.35

    made with egg, chicken, corn

  • Hot & Sour Soup (Lg) $10.35

    made with egg, shredded pork, enoki mushroom, back fungus and bamboo shoot

  • Wonton Soup (Lg) $10.35

    made with egg, shredded pork, enoki mushroom, back fungus and bamboo shoot

  • Wonton Soup (Sm) $6.21

    made with egg, chicken, corn

  • Chicken Corn Soup (Sm) $6.21

    made with egg, chicken, corn

  • Noodles & Rice Cake

  • Shanghai Style Fried Rice Cake $20.01

    Stir-fried slices of soft & chewy rice cakes in savoury sauce (carrot/cabbage/mushroom)

  • Cold Noodles W. Sesame Sauce $11.38

    Yellow noodles w. sesame sauce (sprout/snow bean/sesame)

  • Cha Chiang Mein $14.49

    Udon w. minced pork & tofu in savoury soybean paste (onion/scallion/sesame)

  • Taiwanese Style Beef Noodle Soup $17.94

    Noodles w. braised boneless beef & bok choy

  • Fried Soft Noodles $20.01

    Sauteed egg n’ wheat noodles w. meat (sprout/chiva/mushroom)

  • Scallion Oil Noodles $11.38

    Noodles w. scallion oil & soy sauce

  • Dan Dan Mein $12.76

    Noodles w. spicy peanut soup (dried shrimp/pickled veg/pork broth/ciltro)

  • Braised Pork Belly Noodle Soup $17.94

    Noodles w. braised pork belly in soup

  • Shanghai Style Lo Mein $20.01

    Braised udon w. meat or shrimp, cabbage & mushroom

  • Fried Rice

  • Beef Fried Rice $19.66
  • Chicken Fried Rice $19.66
  • Shrimp Fried Rice $19.66
  • Vegetable Fried Rice $16.56

    (onion/baby corn/corn/carrot/broccoli/snow pea/sprout/egg)

  • Dai Pai Dong Fried Rice $21.73

    Fried rice w/Chinese sausage,shrimp,tiny dried fishes & eggs. (onion)

  • Black Truffle Fried Rice $28.98

    (raised grape/mushroom/chopped broccoli)

  • Main Course

  • Lemongrass Curry W. Chicken $28.98

    (yellow curry/pepper eggplant/onion)

  • General Tso's Chicken $28.98
  • Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimp W. House Special Fruit Sauce $34.50

    (fried lotus/walnut)

  • Crispy Duck (Half) $41.40
  • Steamed Chilean Sea Bass W. Seasoned Garlic Sauce $45.54

    (squish/fresh garlic mix crispy fried garlic)

  • Spicy Chicken $28.98
  • Broccoli W. Beef $28.98
  • Lemongrass Curry W. Beef $28.98

    (yellow curry/pepper eggplant/onion)

  • Broccoli W. Chicken $28.98
  • Pepper Steak $28.98
  • Shredded Beef W. Hot Pepper In Brown Sauce $28.98

    (Spicy pepper / Beef)

  • Double Sauteed Pork W. Hot Sauce $28.98

    (Double Sauteed Pork Belly and Spicy Hot Sauce)

  • Silky Eggs W. Shrimp In Black Truffle $31.74
  • Squid & Shrimp In Homemade Salted Egg Sauce $33.12

    (egg)

  • Wuxi Spare Ribs $33.12
  • Zhe Jiang Sauteed Baby Shrimp $27.60
  • Whole Crispy Fish $35.88
  • Vegetable

  • Sauteed Spinach W. Dried Shallots $22.77
  • Sauteed Mustard Greens W. Garlic $22.77
  • Eggplant W. Garlic Sauce $22.77
  • Baby Shanghai Bok Choy Sauteed W. Rice Wine $22.77
  • Mapo Tofu. $22.77
  • Watercress Sauteed W. Enoki Mushroom $26.22
  • Side Order

  • White Rice $2.76

Steam Details

  • From the business

  • Identifies as Asian-owned
  • Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Comfort food
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Locals
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Paid street parking

Steam Photos

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Steam Location

Steam

470 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

Steam Reviews

An average rating of ★4.5 from 442 user reviews.

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