Classic 小笼包 (soup dumplings) with authentic dipping chilli oil condiments! Such a comforting meal so far away from home.

So glad they opened a location in Williamsburg. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. The shrimp wontons in spicy peanut sauce are one of my favorite dishes to get anywhere and I crave it. The soup dumplings are just OK, I think something is lost when they aren’t made on site but if you need to scratch that itch it will do the trick otherwise go somewhere in Chinatown. They are open until 2am and there’s no waiters just order at the counter. It’s right off Bedford ave and Grand st. So good! Get it!

Saw this while walking around and it was soooo delicious. Easy to order and quick to get. The crab + pork soup dumplings were so good. 10/10!

Had a great experience at Nan Xiang Express in Williamsburg! We ordered the chicken stir-fry and scallion pancakes, and both were fantastic. The chicken stir-fry was flavorful, with tender chicken and perfectly cooked vegetables, all coated in a delicious sauce. The scallion pancakes were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and had just the right amount of oniony flavor. The service was quick, and the staff was friendly. Definitely a great spot for a casual and satisfying meal—will be coming back to try more!

Amazing dumplings and siu mai! Cant go wrong. Great and quick service!

New to NYC. Here for a work contract so I’m trying food in the area. This place was delicious! All of the food was excellent and the staff were so efficient and kind. I’ll be coming back here again so I can try everything on the menu. Thank you!

Vanessa Castillo

Vanessa's Dumpling House treated me to flavors that exceeded my expectations. I was surprised by how neat and trendy everything looked. The workers demonstrated authentic warmth. Their food tastes better with fresh components. I'm completely taken with this spot.

Claud Li

Clean, with great service and cheap, delicious food. This place is equally good as a dinner spot and a quick boba run, esp on a hot summers day. Food comes out quick (usually) and piping hot. Also has a good assortment of to-go side dishes and dumpling bags. I have a soft spot for this convenient dumpling place and love to visit when I’m in the area.

Erika F.

Delicious food as always. Glad I found the brooklyn location, it had outdoor seating which was perfect as we had our dogs with us.

Jan Ezer Dominguez

There are a ton of dumpling options, but the pork steamed buns were the best. (Bottom right of my photo). We also ordered some bok choy to be healthy, and they gave us a ton! Like way too much for two people. Would come here again. A good casual dumpling option.

Kevin O'Brien

Got a quick order from the touch kiosk of buns and hot and sour soup. This place is pretty low key but actually has alot of seating maybe 8 tables total. They have vinegar and their own hot sauce out for everyone, both if which i thought were quite goot. The buns were perfectly cooked and had a great ratio of dough to meat, not dry at all and very flavorful, though i did add some dumpling sauce to them. The hot and sour soup was pretty good though in was lacking on the vinegar snot really that sour, i also added some hot sauce which balanced it nicely. So while the soup was neither particularly hot or sour the flavor and amount of mushrooms, vegetables and tofu was what saved it, really tasty and their bamboo shoots were tender and never tough to eat, which is not always easy to do.

Gunjan Amarnani

They offer a great selection of vegetarian options, and I was eager to try the vegan beef dumpling—it did not disappoint. The flavors were bold and satisfying. Can’t wait to return and explore more of the menu. Despite its modest appearance, this spot packs a serious flavor punch.

BHF

You can get dumplings at lots of places and I was attracted to this place by the sesame pancake sandwiches. Tried the Peking Duck and was not disappointed! The boiled spicy wontons were also really good, with a chili crisp topping.

DAISUKE OKAMOTO (OKAINA IMAGE)

I found this place on YouTube while I was in Brooklyn New York and I was so glad that went to there. I got one pork dumpling and sour egg soup and both are so good! Fried dumpling was crispy outside and there was pork with its juice! So delicious. The soup I ordered was small size, but it was a big and enough for one person. Total price for lunch is just around $10! Great piece for these delicious food! I went there 2 times in 2 weeks. I highly recommend this place!!

Claudia Mulet

Best Food in the area! If you’re looking for delicious treats and dumplings, this is the spot. Not a fancy place, not sophisticated, just good food! That’s all! You can get a beer and enjoy the food with inside or outside seating available. They also have bags of dumplings you can purchase to take home (my favorite) Plenty of vegetarian options.

Aiyada Apdunloh

I think this is a great quick lunch spot! Their food is on the cheaper side, especially for their location. I always get the pan fried dumplings over the steamed/ boil, I feel like there’s just more flavor! Their noodle dishes are super filling and they give a good amount. Not the fanciest place, but a great spot to grab some dumplings and head to domino park for a picnic. You can checkout more NYC Foodie adventures @yadayadaeats on Instagram :)

I stopped by this place for a quick solo dinner. It’s a well-known Chinese eatery famous for its soup dumplings, with multiple locations around New York City. I’ve been to their original spot in Flushing before, and this one in Williamsburg feels like a smaller satellite version — cozy but not ideal for large groups. Since it’s mostly self-service, you order from a screen inside, take a seat, and they bring your food to the table. I ordered a bowl of pork and shrimp wonton soup and their signature pork and leek soup dumplings (the green ones). I’ve had these dumplings at their Flushing location before, and they’ve always been excellent — flavorful, juicy, and perfectly steamed. At this location, though, they were still good but not quite as impressive as the original. The wonton soup was decent, but nothing special. The standout here is definitely their in-house chili oil — super spicy, aromatic, and full of flavor. If you visit, don’t skip it. Overall, a solid stop for dumpling lovers, though the Flushing branch still reigns supreme.

Food is amazing! The cucumber salad is to die for. So fresh and flavorful! Would come back just for the cucumbers. The soup dumplings are pretty good too, each bite exploding with hot pork soup. It’s a self service place and food comes out quickly. It’s a small cozy restaurant, limited seating.

Signature soup dumplings were great! Not a fan of the beef ones, has a weird taste and didn’t seem fresh. I’d come back for the other ones though 😊 Guy at the register can be more friendly and communicate more kindly.

Hemen Bhatia

Good value for money restaurant with delicious dumplings, noodles and buns. The portions are ample. There is limited seating and can get loud. Fast service.

Saeed Ghadessi

This is a no nonsense dumpling house with delicious simple food that is good for the soul. Pricing is reasonable but the staff took Vanessa’s over the top. Recommend this place (specially on those cold days where you need something to put you right). Special mention should be made of their cucumber salad which offered the perfect accompaniment to those tasty dumplings.

+5

Isaac Ortiz Torres

Get the fried chive and pork dumplings and get em spicy. Very tasty and they are served HOT!

Jesse Yuan

Quick counter service for your quick Chinese fix. I can honestly say food, service and cleanliness is above average but not equal to Flushing or even Chinatown. Don’t get me wrong, for the Neighbourhood, they do a good job and provide an alternative to the burgers and steaks around the area. An excellent spot if you’re on a budget.

+7

D D

The sandwich always hits. The wontons were tasty. The pan fried dumplings are way better than the boiled. Boiling it does something to the consistency for me. The pan fried has a great crunch on the seared side.

+1

Theresa L

Good food that’s not overpriced. I’ve gotten their dumplings, wontons and sesame pancakes. This time, I tried their beef noodle soup. Good portion for the price, beef was tender and soup was flavorful. Since it was takeout, I like that they separated the noodles and soup.

Vitorino Mello Oliveira

Vanessa's Dumpling House is a great choice for delivery or takeout if you're craving delicious dumplings in Brooklyn. They offer a wide variety of fillings, including pork, pork and chives, and shrimp, all of which were tasty and well-made. Their spicy sauces are also on point, adding a nice kick to the dumplings. Overall, Vanessa's Dumpling House is a great spot to satisfy your dumpling cravings without having to leave home.

+1

Diane Albanese

Didn’t know about dumplings but this place was a very pleasant and delicious surprise! So many savory choices! Loved the fried dumplings and the shrimp soup was very welcome on a cold N.Y. day. Friendly and accommodating host walked us through the choices.

+11

Food was served on a water damaged tray. Hate leaving negative reviews but this tray should not have been given to a customer. I thought the dumplings were average but was grossed by the tray and would not come back or recommend.

Joe Ahearn

I love the vibe of the original Vanessa’s in Chinatown — it still has that wild, frenetic energy of a true hole-in-the-wall dumpling shop, and they’ve never bothered to smooth out the rough edges. I really admire that. I like dumplings, I like noodles, and when I’m in Williamsburg I’ll pop into this Vanessa’s because there just aren’t many quick, cheap options around anymore. But the vibe here is totally different. The decor, the energy, the staff — none of it has that chaotic charm the Chinatown spot has. It’s all… fine, nothing bad, just not memorable. And somehow the rough-around-the-edges thing that feels endearing in Manhattan doesn’t translate the same way in Williamsburg.

Paula

Kind staff. The dough of the dumplings didn’t feel homemade. The atmosphere of the place isn’t cozy so we ordered to take away. Prices have slightly increased. Great location.