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Dumpling Man

Dumpling Man

Dumpling Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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    Whitney S.
    "And the sweetie pies, or pumpkin dumplings, are the perfect dessert."(14 Tips)
    Andrew W.
    "Good handmade soup dumplings and dessert dumplings!"(19 Tips)
    Denise C.
    "Loved the pork dumplings with the green curry sauce."(14 Tips)
    Todd H.
    "Get the Hot Monster dipping sauce for some fiery goodness."(5 Tips)
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  • Ira B.heart icon on user image
    Ira BOctober 10, 2014
    Came here for some late night food -- left with a full stomach and great memories. The atmosphere if this place is great for a lunch or late night experience..
  • Justin O.heart icon on user image
    Justin OrdovezaDecember 19, 2016
    These are decent dumplings, pricier compared to other dumpling houses. The pumpkin dumplings are the dessert to get. They also sell frozen dumplings. Cash only but they do have an ATM machine.
  • Lee B.heart icon on user image
    Lee ByronJanuary 10, 2015
    Great for a dumpling binge followed by a very long nap. Huge juicy dumplings made by tiny Chinese grandmothers on the other side of the glass. Don't forget monster sauce!
  • Aaron B.heart icon on user image
    Aaron BatchelderAugust 4, 2016
    Totally underrated dumpling spot in the city. It's quaint and has top notch hand made dumplings. I LOVED the soup dumplings. They had a little less broth than I'm used to - still great favor though.
  • K & Jheart icon on user image
    K & JNovember 25, 2018
    Steamed or seared, we had pork the first time but look forward to the sampler next time :)
  • Nick
    NickApril 20, 2015
    Quick, cheap and amazing. Shrimp dumplings are my favorite with corn in them. Very cool to sit and watch them being made
  • Evan S.heart icon on user image
    Evan SmithJune 9, 2015
    Get the traditional pork dumplings there and bring home some frozen dumplings for home. The hot monster and cold monster sauces really add a lot of flavor.
  • Denise C.heart icon on user image
    Denise CozierJanuary 19, 2015
    The pumpkin dumplings are great and I don't even eat pumpkin. Loved the pork dumplings with the green curry sauce. Pay extra and get that sauce. You won't regret it!
  • Brian H.heart icon on user image
    Brian HerschaftJanuary 9, 2015
    I'm convinced the creator of Snapchat lived across the street because their logo is very similar to Dumpling Man's. This spot has very solid dumplings but also try their cold sesame noodles.
  • TEV N.
    TEV NYCOctober 9, 2012
    Everything here is made fresh, right where you can see it. Try an order of 6 dumplings of their famous seared pork , fried or steamed for $4.50. Talk about cheap, delish eats!
  • Leanne Z.heart icon on user image
    Leanne ZDecember 17, 2015
    Got the sampler, all phenomenal. They only have bubble tea in the summer. Cool monster and Asian tahini sauce both very good but $1.50? And $.50 take out charge...
  • Ashley H.heart icon on user image
    Ashley HoweJuly 6, 2015
    The tehina sauce is amazing. I ordered 14 dumplings for dinner and it was too much, so perfect for lunch the next day. Quick service too
  • Jonathan L.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan L.July 3, 2016
    Gotta late night crave for dumplings? This spot will do. Though overpriced compared to Chinatown, they're tasty dumplings & buns. The soup dumplings lacked broth. Not the best, spot but good overall.
  • L. T.heart icon on user image
    L. T.June 29, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The veggie dumplings are delicious- you don’t even need the sauce (but that’s great too!) great dressing on the green salad.
  • Annie M.
    Annie MattAugust 16, 2020
    Honestly great spot. Sell sake + beer as well. Very low key. Has outdoor seating for covid
  • Staci
    StaciSeptember 18, 2011
    The seared pork dumplings with the cool monster sauce almost makes me wish I lived in ny so I could eat them all the time. Even broke you can still afford this place with dumplings under $1 a piece
  • Elizabeth B.
    Elizabeth BrimSeptember 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I often direct day plans to the LES, just so I can "casually" wind up here. Best dumplings in NYC. You can watch the love being pleated into these hearty pillows of goodness. Hot monster sauce it up.
  • Rachel S.heart icon on user image
    Rachel SmithOctober 16, 2015
    Cool place to sit at the bar and watch them make dumplings so everything is fresh
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    justinstonedNovember 20, 2013
    Best visited during off hours. Tiny location. All the quality of China Town Dumplings wo the language barrier. Try the Sweetie.
  • Whitney S.heart icon on user image
    Whitney StameyMarch 6, 2015
    The dumplings are awesome here. And the sweetie pies, or pumpkin dumplings, are the perfect dessert.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupOctober 31, 2013
    Stop in during the fall and sample the amazing pumpkin dumplings - they're unlike any dumpling you've ever tasted!
  • Aaron J.
    Aaron JonesMay 14, 2015
    Cash only. These were among the best dumplings I've ever had and I'm like the Cookie Monster... But with dumplings... Instead of cookies...
  • Bluepaw
    BluepawJuly 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best dumplings in the city? Almost certainly, but only one way to be sure. When you finish the circuit, some celebratory Dumpling Man is sure to be in order.
  • Sandra R.heart icon on user image
    Sandra RubinchikAugust 13, 2014
    Try the dessert dumplings. I know what you're thinking, but fight that naysaying, party-pooping skepticism and get the sweet banana dumpling.
  • Julia K.
    Julia KMay 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    $3.50 afterschool special!! 6 seared dumplings, mmm...shrimp are awesome, veggie are unusual cause of tofu but good. Young guy in beanie who works there is rude to girls. Shy?? Sexist? Ha!
  • Mary M M.heart icon on user image
    Mary M MottaMarch 27, 2015
    pumpkin dumplings are the perfect dessert to your meal. try the specials!
  • Charles B.
    Charles BNovember 11, 2011
    soup dumplings don't compare to Joe's Shanghai, but everything else is really spot on. If you are hungry and its lunch-time, I would suggest 8-10 and mix it up re: seared and steamed.
  • Andrew W.heart icon on user image
    Andrew WongJune 5, 2018
    Good handmade soup dumplings and dessert dumplings!
  • hope c.heart icon on user image
    hope chuSeptember 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Surprise veggie trumps regular veg dumplings. FYI: M-F from 3-5 pm they only have regular dumplings available, and only fried. No steamed, no surprise dumplings. But they are only $3.50 for 6.
  • That G.heart icon on user image
    That GirlFebruary 12, 2015
    Good if you want a variety of dumplings in one sitting. Not my favorite soup dumplings. Get the hot Monster Sauce.
  • Christina N.heart icon on user image
    Christina NawabiDecember 19, 2014
    Cash only so come prepared. The pan fried vegetarian dumplings are my favorite here, with the Tahini sauce
  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BMarch 25, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Pork dumplings. Steamed. Good thing I live in Queens or I'd eat them for every meal. They're affordable too so I'd probably save money by doing this...
  • Ian F.heart icon on user image
    Ian FrancisAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    These dumplings really hit the spot. Get them seared or steamed, and a side of monster sauce. Delicious.
  • The Local East Village
    The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011
    "The Dumpling Man advantage, owner Lucas Lin said, is not only that the dumplings are made fresh but that he uses the ‘hot noodle’ method traditionally favored in Beijing and elsewhere in the north." Read more
  • Jake F.
    Jake FochettaMarch 6, 2013
    Get the cold noodles with tahini sauce or quinoa soup with your dumplings if you are hungry. Great additions.
  • Saba N.heart icon on user image
    Saba NekoSeptember 21, 2016
    Cheap, fast, cute, delicious. Plus it's fun to watch them make the dumplings!
  • Wesley S.heart icon on user image
    Wesley ScanlonApril 21, 2015
    Their 6 seared dumpling special for $3.50!! I go with veggie
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaJune 16, 2015
    Grab a 6 piece dumpling for $5 and sit at Tompkins Sq Park across the street. Cash only!
  • Josh T.heart icon on user image
    Josh TaroliOctober 31, 2015
    Live view on how they create the dumplings!
  • Syndicate Media Group
    Syndicate Media GroupJanuary 18, 2012
    NYC [Eat] Delicious dumplings made with high-quality ingredients. Eat in the shop or buy frozen and always have a tasty snack in your freezer!
  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    Cole KennedyMarch 26, 2019
    It’s a tight space, but you’re much better off eating the very good soup dumplings at the restaurant (as opposed to ordering take-out).
  • Tim L.heart icon on user image
    Tim LeeSeptember 20, 2016
    The grilled and soup pork dumplings were spot on. Had a small issue with our food but they took care of it.
  • Jack G.heart icon on user image
    Jack GashiJuly 30, 2014
    Good solid dumpling joint. I'll be back. The vinegar juice is super vinegary.
  • Jarel H.heart icon on user image
    Jarel HillFebruary 25, 2019
    Pork, chicken seared and soup dumplings were so bomb. Big tasty dumplings
  • Lisa R.heart icon on user image
    Lisa RayleJanuary 5, 2016
    Good, quick dumplings. Seared pork is great but really all of them are good.
  • Inside New York
    Inside New YorkMarch 22, 2012
    Don't skip the green Vegan dumplings! The mushroom and tofu filling is better than meat. http://insidenewyork.com/2012/02/26/dumpling-man-not-your-mothers-dumplings/
  • Gal N.
    Gal NatelOctober 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great lunch deal! From 3 to 5pm, you get 6 seared dumpling and a can of soda for 3.50!
  • Dev P.
    Dev PJanuary 5, 2011
    Dumplings man had always been a favorite for me in the village. Open late, cheap and great veggie dumplings. The sauces are good but unnecessary
  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DavisDecember 17, 2009
    A TINY little restaurant with homemade dumplings made minutes before they're cooked to order just for you. (And you can watch them being made!) Get the steamed pork w/cool monster sauce! Yum!
  • Drew S.
    Drew SicklerSeptember 21, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Soup Dumplings, but make sure you open them up to cool off!
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