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Dumpling Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
"And the sweetie pies, or pumpkin dumplings, are the perfect dessert."(14 Tips)
"Good handmade soup dumplings and dessert dumplings!"(19 Tips)
"Loved the pork dumplings with the green curry sauce."(14 Tips)
"Get the Hot Monster dipping sauce for some fiery goodness."(5 Tips)
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Ira BOctober 10, 2014Came 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 OrdovezaDecember 19, 2016These 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 ByronJanuary 10, 2015Great 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 BatchelderAugust 4, 2016Totally 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 & JNovember 25, 2018Steamed or seared, we had pork the first time but look forward to the sampler next time :)
NickApril 20, 2015Quick, cheap and amazing. Shrimp dumplings are my favorite with corn in them. Very cool to sit and watch them being made
Evan SmithJune 9, 2015Get 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 CozierJanuary 19, 2015The 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 HerschaftJanuary 9, 2015I'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 NYCOctober 9, 2012Everything 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 ZDecember 17, 2015Got 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 HoweJuly 6, 2015The 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.July 3, 2016Gotta 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.
- The veggie dumplings are delicious- you don’t even need the sauce (but that’s great too!) great dressing on the green salad.
StaciSeptember 18, 2011The 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- Annie MattAugust 16, 2020Honestly great spot. Sell sake + beer as well. Very low key. Has outdoor seating for covid
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 SmithOctober 16, 2015Cool place to sit at the bar and watch them make dumplings so everything is fresh
justinstonedNovember 20, 2013Best visited during off hours. Tiny location. All the quality of China Town Dumplings wo the language barrier. Try the Sweetie.- Whitney StameyMarch 6, 2015The dumplings are awesome here. And the sweetie pies, or pumpkin dumplings, are the perfect dessert.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 31, 2013Stop in during the fall and sample the amazing pumpkin dumplings - they're unlike any dumpling you've ever tasted!
Aaron JonesMay 14, 2015Cash only. These were among the best dumplings I've ever had and I'm like the Cookie Monster... But with dumplings... Instead of cookies...
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 RubinchikAugust 13, 2014Try the dessert dumplings. I know what you're thinking, but fight that naysaying, party-pooping skepticism and get the sweet banana dumpling.
$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!
Charles BNovember 11, 2011soup 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.
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 GirlFebruary 12, 2015Good if you want a variety of dumplings in one sitting. Not my favorite soup dumplings. Get the hot Monster Sauce.
Christina NawabiDecember 19, 2014Cash only so come prepared. The pan fried vegetarian dumplings are my favorite here, with the Tahini sauce
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...- These dumplings really hit the spot. Get them seared or steamed, and a side of monster sauce. Delicious.
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 FochettaMarch 6, 2013Get the cold noodles with tahini sauce or quinoa soup with your dumplings if you are hungry. Great additions.
Saba NekoSeptember 21, 2016Cheap, fast, cute, delicious. Plus it's fun to watch them make the dumplings!
Yera HaJune 16, 2015Grab a 6 piece dumpling for $5 and sit at Tompkins Sq Park across the street. Cash only!
Syndicate Media GroupJanuary 18, 2012NYC [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 KennedyMarch 26, 2019It’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 LeeSeptember 20, 2016The grilled and soup pork dumplings were spot on. Had a small issue with our food but they took care of it.
Jack GashiJuly 30, 2014Good solid dumpling joint. I'll be back. The vinegar juice is super vinegary.
Jarel HillFebruary 25, 2019Pork, chicken seared and soup dumplings were so bomb. Big tasty dumplings
Lisa RayleJanuary 5, 2016Good, quick dumplings. Seared pork is great but really all of them are good.
Inside New YorkMarch 22, 2012Don'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/
Great lunch deal! From 3 to 5pm, you get 6 seared dumpling and a can of soda for 3.50!
Dev PJanuary 5, 2011Dumplings 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 DavisDecember 17, 2009A 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!
Try the Soup Dumplings, but make sure you open them up to cool off!
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"The dumplings are so good! Get them fried! Vegies are expensive for very little"
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"Same Dumplings as the dumplings at the Dumpling cart in front of chase in st marks. Get the pork and chicken pan fried dumplings!"
Grace S. - 5.1
"Sautéed bok choy very good broccoli and tofu very good various dumplings really good nice folks"
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