Top photo by Steven; 2nd photo by Stacie Joy
Dim Sum Go Go's stay in the East Village was short-lived.
A for-rent sign is now posted on the storefront at 221 First Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street.
The EV space has been closed — initially temporarily — since early February...signage pointed to an "electrical issue."
The EV location just debuted this past September. And it took a while to get here: signage first arrived in July 2021, and between the pandemic and some bureaucratic issues, the opening kept getting pushed back.
In an Instagram message, a restaurant rep told us they closed "due to intense competition in the area, despite our relentless efforts."
They went on to offer a thank you: "We want to express our gratitude to the vibrant restaurants nearby ... We sincerely appreciate the support from our loyal customers and eagerly anticipate welcoming everyone to our Chinatown establishment."
Dim Sum Go Go fans in the East Village can order their food via the Chinatown branch on various delivery apps or from the restaurant's website.
This was the second outpost for the restaurant that made the Michelin Bib Gourmand list last year. The flagship space at 5 E. Broadway in Chinatown opened in 2000.
Thanks to the EVG reader for the tip about the lease signage!
Well that's too bad. I had high hopes for that location.
ReplyDeleteThis is a store I was truly hoping it would make it. Their dim sum quality was very good! I am glad I had a chance to enjoy their food for a while.
ReplyDeleteWonder what's the intense competition. Didn't think there is that many dim sum places around there.
ReplyDeleteI loved this place. I feel they didn’t give it a proper go because they opened in September but it wasn’t until December that they had a full menu. And by then everyone was on winter break/ holidays. So they were only opened fully for just 2 months during a slow period.
ReplyDeleteAnyone who went in could tell you their issue was pricing strategy. They just were not competitively priced for the area. The menu was a bit of sticker shock.
ReplyDeleteThat’s too bad. The quality was good for their price point, sad they didn’t make it.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell they put a lot of work into this place. Had only once chance to try it and loved it. Sad to see.
ReplyDeleteSad but not surprising. It was always near empty when I went there. And nearly no pickups, delivery or personal. The food was excellent.
ReplyDeleteThe intense competition was Panda Express finally opening on the corner. Easy to order, mall style food versus a menu that had to be studied. Unfortunately people will largely choose that over a small business run by nice employees.
I never did get there but had hoped to! I dunno I’ve been to some great dim sum places and they have not been cheap so it’s never been my expectation of it. Didn’t their other app have a Bib Gourmand rating?! Shocking to see they folded so quickly unless it is a facilities issue which seems to be doing in quite a few local businesses. And really, Panda Express isn’t exactly competition for the type of food that this place makes. Just because they may be “Asian food” doesn’t mean they at all relate.
ReplyDeleteAnd they definitely have more competition in Chinatown where the other location is.
ReplyDeleteThe food was so so good. Really flavorful. The people were sweet. But it was always empty. Heart breaking. Panda Express also also the new Hay Hay Ramen place and momofpku. Also i thinl the sign was not right to portray wht is authentic chinese dumplings
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