Excellent Dumpling House

Excellent place, very comfy and service was good. Food was also great, our favorite were the pork steamed dumplings.<br>Will definitely recommend if you’re in the city and looking for a chill place to eat.

This is one of our favorite lunch spots in NYC. It’s simple, casual, and consistently delicious, with quick service that makes it perfect for a busy day. Everything tastes fresh and comes out hot. The soup dumplings are a must-order - juicy, flavorful, and filled with rich broth. The pork fried dumplings were crispy and so satisfying, especially with the soy chili sauce. We also loved the house special beef curry, which had tender beef in a deeply flavorful sauce, and the beef with string beans was equally delicious. Great food, fair prices, and the kind of place that keeps you coming back.

lots of tables. no frills. great food. always cooked and served to perfection.

We came here a while ago and enjoyed it! We wanted to try a variety of dumplings. The place was quiet, the service was great, and the dumplings all tasted wonderful!

Short review/recommendations: XLB/Xiao Long Bao, Hot & Spicy Wontons (mild but excellent,) Honey BBQ Spare Ribs, and Shanghai Style Fried Noodles.<br><br>Originally opened as a small restaurant in Chinatown on Lafayette, right off Canal, this spot serves Shanghainese and Cantonese food with a wide selection of dim sum. I was here with a very large group a good while back, and the friendly staff was very happy to accommodate all of us, with our group taking up two large tables and then some. They had the typical selection of beers and other soft drinks, but as per usual in less fancy Chinese spots, I stuck with tea.<br><br>We first received a lot of dim sum. The Steamed Crabmeat & Pork Xiao Long Bao, which includes 6 pieces for $11.95, was above average. The skin was thin, the inside had a good, meaty filling, and the soup was well-flavored, mostly with pork and a bit of crab. It wasn't the best XLB I've had, but it got the job done.<br><br>Also good was the Hot & Spicy Wonton, made with mixed pork and shrimp and served with hot oil and peanut sauce. These included 7 pieces, and the price at $10.75 was comparable to most Szechuan places. I wish the sauce had been more pungent, but it's a Shanghainese place, so that's a bit more typical. Again, the wrapper was thin, and the filling was generous.<br><br>For the same price and portion size, you can also order Pork Dumplings, either steamed or fried. We got both, and I, as per usual, preferred the steamed variety. These were more standard but fine, with my definite preference being the other dumplings we had.<br><br>There was also the Walnut Rock Shrimp. As we ordered 3, I presume it was around $12, but I don't remember the price, and it's not listed on the online menu or in any photos I can find on Yelp. I've never been a huge fan of this dish, as I generally only like the larger prawn variety found in many Cantonese places, where you can taste the shrimp better, but this was good. The batter was light and not overly sweet.<br><br>We also got two of the siu mei/roasted meats. I don't see the Honey BBQ Spare Ribs listed, but I presume they were around $15 or $16. This was a very tasty version, with the ribs falling off the bone yet retaining some texture. Also, compared to most Chinese-American spots, the ribs weren't overly sweet.<br><br>The BBQ Roast Pork for $15.45 was alright. I've had this dish from too many spots not to compare it to the better places around Chinatown and other neighborhoods, and this was just OK. I liked the mix of fatty and lean pieces, but the leaner ones weren't super flavorful and were also a bit dry. I wouldn't recommend this as much./<br><br>The remaining plates were larger. The Shanghai-Style Fried Noodle, available with a choice of protein, was good for $14.75. The noodles were the best part, with a good wok hei and a nice, slightly chewy texture. I probably would have preferred them with beef or pork, as there wasn't too much shrimp, but otherwise, no real complaints.<br><br>The Young Chow Fried Rice for $15.25 was, in many ways, the opposite of the noodles. By comparison, the dish had plenty of protein, but the rice itself felt a bit lacking in flavor and wok hei. It was decent<br><br>For a veggie, there were the Sauteed Snow Pea Leaves With Garlic for $22.75. The leaves were cooked nicely, and there was plenty of garlic flavor. In other words, nothing to complain about and nothing particularly notable, so it was a good standard variant. It was also the expected price for these usually expensive greens.<br><br>Last was the Sizzling Ginger Beef in Basil Sauce, consisting of beef with ginger, scallion, and onion in basil sauce for $24.75. The beef was tender, but the sauce was a bit milder than expected. It was still tasty, and the portion, as expected for the price, was generous.<br><br>This is a tasty Chinese place with a couple of excellent dishes. Bumping it up a good amount, given the neighborhood and the general quality as if this was closer to Chinatown, it would be closer to a lower 4/upper 3.

Decent food, but the service needs a bit of a tune-up.<br><br>The environment here is okay—it's definitely a spacious, "no-frills" kind of spot, which can be fine for a casual meal. However, the service was quite slow throughout our visit. We had a hard time flagging someone down, and it took a while just to get our check at the end.<br><br>As for the food, it was a bit of a mixed bag. We tried the dumplings; they were decent enough but didn't quite hit "great" status for me. Specifically, the pan-fried dumplings were a bit oily, and I would have preferred a crispier finish. Overall, it's a fine spot if you aren't in a rush, but there’s definitely room for improvement in both the kitchen and the dining room.

I love excellent dumpling house. We will definitely be back next time we are in the city. The steamed pork dumplings were very flavorful and we enjoyed the house noodles.

Get the hot and sour soup. You won’t regret it. The scallion pancakes are phenomenal. Everything tasted wonderful! Highly recommend.

NOT WORTH SPENDING $23 BUCKS<br>NO VALUE FOR MONEY....<br>$5 crispy shrimp sticks are small pencil shaped 3 pcs fried stick<br><br>$5 just for 1 pc half fried crispy veggie roll...<br><br>$12 for 7 pcs of small frozen dumpling fried

The decor of the restaurant is quite dated and unassuming, but the food was great. The stewed beef was tender and flavorful, and the peanut chili oil dumplings hit the spot. Service staff were all friendly as well!

The food was amazing! I got char siew fried rice, and the portion was clearly for 2 people (at least for my own). It was really tasty. The service was great, especially the lady at the cashier. I had a really good meal. The wait time was around 10 minutes, which was swift. Would come back to visit this :)

The staff here is incredibly friendly and kind. They were lovely and I would come back just to interact with them.<br>Happily the food is also amazing! I got the cold noodles and a roast pork bun and both were delightful. The were the best I’ve had of both dishes in a long time! I can’t wait to come back and try more of the dishes.<br>I came alone so didn’t want to over order so next time I bring friends!

Classic Chinese restaurant, which means it's perfect! Brightly lit, very clean, fast seating and service. The food is prepared quickly and served steaming hot or still sizzling. The dishes are really fresh, well prepared and taste great. Also, the serving portions are gigantic - I'll be eating leftovers for days! Highly recommend for the lunch special, or dinner out. You just gotta go!

Immediate accommodation for our group size. The service was prompt and friendly. The food came out fresh and took as expected when cooked appropriately. Would recommend. Tons of flavor and good heat. The pork soup dumplings were the bomb.

Walked by this place over the past few days of being at the Chelsea Savoy Hotel. Decided to eat here on our last night. They did not disappoint. The steamed dumplings were absolutely delicious. I had the beef and broccoli...the meat was so tender. My husband had the house noodle with beef. Homemade noodles were so good. We also had some other starters. Meal for two with all the samplings came to $57 and then they gave is 10% off. If we come back to NYC, we will eat here again.