Mohammad Mazhar Hussain

My first venture into Chinatown led me to North Dumpling, and what a discovery it was! After navigating the bustling streets, I was looking for a place with good reviews that offered a hassle-free experience, and North Dumpling delivered perfectly. Stepping inside, I was greeted by a warm, friendly atmosphere, and the service was super efficient. On a chilly day, their hot and sour soup felt like it had magical healing properties – it was absolutely delicious and comforting. But the real stars of the show were, of course, the dumplings. I opted for the pork and chive pan-fried dumplings, and they were, in a word, phenomenal. Juicy, soft, and packed with flavor, these dumplings are truly something I think about daily. At 10 for just $3-4, they are an absolute steal and offer incredible value for the taste. I also tried a chive pancake, which was equally "bussin'" as some would say – perfectly cooked and a great complement to the dumplings. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was served hot and ready in minutes. While it's a small, "hole-in-the-wall" spot, the quality of the food and the friendly service more than make up for it. Many people opt for takeout, which is a great idea, especially if you want to enjoy them in a nearby park. I seriously regretted not grabbing more to take home. I will absolutely be back to North Dumpling; it's a 10/10 experience!

+11

very much so podcast

my first time in chinatown and i just went thru Google trying to see a place with pretty good reviews that wouldn't be a hassle to get food from (i had just come from the madness that is the viral pork bun) and north dumplings was in a pretty good walking distance. my fingers were freezing. i got some hot and sour soup, 10 dumplings for $3-4 and a chive pancake? baby BUSS DOWN! so so good i think about these dumplings daily. i shouldve grabbed some to take home. 10/10 i will absolutely be back.

David Mejia

5/5 CASH ONLY!! 10x pork dumplings (fried or steamed) for $4. This rocks. In 2024, this can’t be beat and you feel full right after. Tasty, warm, once you add soy sauce and sriracha, you’re set. Spring rolls were solid although a little too much oil taste for me but also super cheap so what am I really complaining about here?

Patrick Chen

27A Essex Street dumpling house is always my favorite spot to visit. I am so happy it’s still here and getting more and more fans. It’s small, it’s old, but the food is great and cheap. I have been coming here for more than 17 years. Highly recommend!

Stephane Beraud

I love the pork and chive dumplings. The filling is cooked differently than most dumpling places and it's one of the best tasting and well seasoned dumplings I've ever had. I also had the scallion pancakes. Great prices but they are CASH only.

Kelly Cooke

FIVE STARS ALL AROUND. The best dumplings at the best price!!! You can watch them hand make the dumpling dough and stuff them with filling as you wait for your order. A gem of a spot in LES with prices that are just as rare. 10 dumplings for $4! CASH ONLY!!! And don’t forget a sesame pancake, I saw it in other reviews + it was fresh from the oven, completely lived up to the hype! I will be back + look forward to trying their soups!

Christi Balaki

Great dumplings (4/5) at a super duper cheap price ($5). You get about 10 savory pork dumplings with your order and they're very much worth it. They're not super crispy because they've pre cooked lots of them to keep the line moving, but it's excellent for the price. The chive buns (3.5/5) were crispy and hot but I didn't like filling that much.

+5

ecmie luki

AMAZING value! Wow! We ordered 4 things for just $11 and everything tasted great. We got chive and port friend pork dumplings, spring rolls, chive pancake, and sweet & sour soup. We went right at opening time so everything was freshly made. Do wish the pan fried dumplings were crispy, as they were soft.

+1

Russel Howes

It’s doesn’t look much but if you are after some cheap and cheerful dumplings then this is the place. Best food on the planet…..no, but good value. Sat inside and there was a steady stream of customers.

Jesse Yuan

Fantastic hole in the wall Chinatown spot offering 10 pork and chives potstickers for just four dollars. No frills and not much to look at but their food is made fresh and tastes great. That’s ultimately what’s important. Tend to get real busy during lunch and dinner hours, but no worries, line was very quickly.

+3

Vivianne Barretto

Small place but very clean. Quick service. Few seats but comfortable enough for a quick bite. If you want more space, Seward Park is across the street, you can take them to go and enjoy them at the park. The Dumplings were 😋 and super cheap. Four bucks for 10 Dumplings. I recommend this place for a quick bite when in the L.E.S.

Kai Holyoke

Had some amazing vegetarian dumplings and soup here with some friends. Definitely a whole in the wall and appreciated the heads up about being cash only. My one friend and I had amazing meals, but my other friend found a hunk of metal in their soup. Hard to say what it’s from, but definitely seemed out of place lol. Also saw an employee drop some produce on the ground and pick it up for later use, but I’m optimistic they washed it off before cooking and serving. Great grub for the price, but if a little grunge freaks you out, this probably isn’t the place for you.

Matthew Frankowski

Unfortunately after we ordered we saw a rat scurry past above the table there they were making the dumplings. I wasn’t fast enough to snap a photo but it definitely left my girlfriend and I feeling uneasy about eating the food. I took solace in the fact that the rat wasn’t on the food prep area and decided to eat the food. The dumplings were comparable to other China Town cheap dumplings as they were plentiful but not very flavorful. The noodles with sauce offered a nice rich beef taste and were filling. Your best bet is to go somewhere more reputable and deeper in China Town. It’s New York and there are rats everywhere, seeing one in a restaurant especially near the cooking area however is worrying.