Sumanta Roy

I discovered a hidden gem on Instagram that serves 15 dumplings for just $5. There was a long queue for the food, and people were excited to try the dish because it’s both affordable and high quality. The owner is truly wonderful and kind-hearted.

Jenny Miji Kwun

Best deal of the day! 15 dumplings for $5… and they’re actually really good. I like the chewy, thicker dumpling wrap. The filling is generous as well. Absolutely recommend for quick bite!

Pipe ocampo

They’re really good 15 dumplings for just $5! If you’re visiting Chinatown and you love dumplings, you have to check this place out

AMF

It is as NYC as it gets. The food is in such demand I watched a person got through the rubbish bin to get some dumplings. That is harsh because 5 bucks will get you 15. It is a walk up window so please be patient as the window worker runs back and forth. You can see the magic happening as the dumplings are freshly being made by hand. I gave it five stars even though mine were stuck together and the cook was uneven…you know why! Take your food and eat it in true NYC fashion on a stoop or a garbage can as your lunch table. I would go back to try the steamed pork buns.

Cid

$5 for 15 dumplings or 10 steam buns... you really can't go wrong. They are tasty especially for the price. I love this place. Definitely a good to if in the area and would like b a cheap snack.

Christopher Gorrie

A tiny little hole-in-the-wall in Chinatown, Jin Mei Dumpling has been serving up plates full of steamed and fried traditional Chinese dumplings for years. My first visit was awesome—it felt like I was getting a friend’s grandmother’s cooking. For $5, I got 10 fried pork and chive dumplings. First off, I don’t think there’s cheaper food in New York—how are they even making money at these rates? Apparently it’s working, though, as they continue churning out plump, sumptuous dishes at lightning speed 9-10 hours per day, every day of the week. The flavor in these was epic. They were moist-yet-structured, burst with juices on your first bite, and had a middle-ground dough consistency that was texturally perfect—properly balanced between chewy, dense, and taught. Hard to really find a complaint with an order this big, this good, and this cheap. I recommend Jin Mei to anyone looking for great dumplings in Chinatown, or really anywhere in lower Manhattan. P.S. The ladies working kindly replied to my infant-level Mandarin, which was nice of them. Their lovely ladies—friendly, too-the-point, and welcoming.

James Berlin

This was insane! The price was totally reasonable. You get a ton of dumplings for your money. And honestly, these might be the tastiest dumplings I’ve EVER had. Guys, go there. You won’t regret it!

Hugo

Yo! This place is hands-down the most insanely delicious dumpling spot I’ve had since high school (20 years ago 😅). I’ve lived in NYC my whole life and never came to Chinatown for these?? Crazy. $5 for 15 dumplings — insane deal. The flavor, the sauce, the crunch… omg perfection... I discovered this place through TikTok, and I’m so glad I did. Even my daughter tried them for the first time and absolutely loved them. I’ll definitely be coming back regularly.

Randy Giroux

Had the pork and scallion dumplings! $5 for 15! Such a steal and they were really good. Glad I don’t live close or I would be there all the time. Went right when they opened and about 15 mins. later the crowds started and for good reason. If you go to NYC you have to stop here! Crazy good!

Food Soul

We ordered fried pork dumplings, they were good compared to the price we paid. I can eat that everyday for meals. It was cheap! It was quite hidden and hard to find but you will see the serving table in the front. There was a line, we waited for a bit and there was no place to sit. We were just standing in the front and eating. They have some sauces to add to your dumplings.

RJ A

$5 for 15pcs of fried or steamed dumplings. Wrap is too thick. I can say it's value for money. Good for snacks. Soup wasn't available when we arrived past 3pm. They only take cash. $1 for a bottle of water There's a small table in front of the stall, but I think it's only used for adding the sauce to your dumplings before you leave. You can feel the neighborhood people annoyed when the line gets longer and busy.

Ryan Black

Got a ton of dumplings for $5. Probably 12-14. Good bang for buck but there are others around for way better quality. They were pre made and sitting in a container. Prob why they didn’t taste too fresh

Jon Doe

It took about less than 3 minutes for her to hand me my dumplings(super fast). 15 for $5 good deal. Sadly, wish they pan fried it more(but that's what I prefered). There was too much dough, this usually happens to any chinese takeout place, outside of Chinatown. Didn't expect it here, inside Chinatown. The pork flavors, it close to North Dumplings, but minus the ginger, and little less chives. Definitely filling.

Y K

I had heard many good things about this place, so when planning my trip to New York City, I put it on my list of restaurants to visit. I stopped by today around 7:30 on a rainy evening, and there were no other customers. I ordered the fried dumplings, which were only $5 for about a dozen which is extremely affordable and honestly hard to beat at that price. Unfortunately, once I tried them, I was very disappointed. The dumplings were cold, stuck together, hard, and tough to chew. It seemed like they had been sitting on the counter for at least a few hours. I ate only two or three pieces and tossed the rest because they just weren’t edible. I’m sure they’re very good when freshly made, but the batch I received was stale, cold, and inedible.