Dumpling House
New York, NY 10002-4418
Phone: (212) 625-8008
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Between Broome Street and Grand Street
- Directions:
- B, D at Grand St
- Hours:
- Daily 7:30am-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Dumpling House – by Janet Tzou
The Scene
A mix of students and area residents crowd into this narrow, barely there space for its quick, tasty treats at dirt-cheap prices. You'll spy locals partaking in a familiar part of the Dumpling House experience--chatting with the friendly owner Vanessa Duan, that is when she's not bossing her frying staff around in Mandarin or packing up the joint's never-ceasing flow of orders.
The Food
It's hard to resist the plump, sizzling allure of the hearty boiled and fried pork dumplings. But regulars know that the sandwiches are the real star here: Choose between super-thin slices of cold cured beef or creamy tuna salad (tossed deliciously with peas), stuffed between fat, steaming-hot wedges of freshly fried sesame scallion bread and generously topped with cilantro, pickled carrot, and a pungent mix of black malted vinegar and soy sauce. For a savory take on the soup and sandwich meal, try the hot and sour soup.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkFresh, hot soy milk is prepared daily (sugar optional); otherwise expect only bottled sodas and water.
Where to SitDon't expect to nab any of the extremely limited barstool seating in the back (which comfortably seats only six to eight people). To-go is a must here.
Know Before You GoTake a quick peek into your to-go bag, especially during peak hours when items can get lost from your order.
User Reviews for Dumpling House
04/19/2008 Posted by WhiteMaggie
It was too busy, it was even hard to find a place to stand dont even think about eating there because you can't. . Dumplings were cheap but waited too long to get them. If you like chinese food, and the crowd of china this place will make you feel in china...
Pros: the food is great and cheap
Cons: too crowded
04/01/2008 Posted by Emily71584
At first I had a hard time finding this place because there are several 118 Eldridge places and there was some other name on the front, but I just saw a nice amount of people and some lady in the front with the veggies so I assumed that was the place, and it was because the menu said "Dumpling House". So anyway after reading all the reviews I've decided to check this place out on my very long break from work. I had the veggie dumplings and I have to say that they aren't bad. They were fresh, hot, light, (not to doughy) and they had REAL veggies inside. Veggies that you can actually see, unlike little bits of veggie from other dumplings. At $2.50 for 8 I would have to say that's not to bad of a deal. So if you're around the area or if you have a long break like me, then its worth the trip for some good dumplings at inexpensive prices.
Pros: Great dumplings that are hot, fresh, filling, and not to doughy.
Cons: Several numbers that say 118 on them but they're different by letters. For example. 118A and then, 118B and so on.
