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(212) 505-2121
100 St Marks Pl
(1st Avenue and Avenue A)
New York,
NY
10009
40.7273
-73.985
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown
Dumpling Man
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Dumpling Man
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene – Why not call it Dumpling Woman, in recognition of the ladies who--behind glass--tirelessly shape, fill and pinch the delicate packages of pork, chicken, vegetables and seafood? Even weeknights are busy, with a steady stream of takeout traffic and a rotation of college kids and neighborhood folks at the two skinny bars. The flanking orange countertops add color to the tiny white space. – – The Food – From the veggie juices added to the filling (ginger and scallion in the flavorful, tender pork) to the beet-juice colored wrappers, the dumplings simply taste…
08/11/08
Outrageous 'wrapping fee'
by obaingrid at Citysearch
We were also slapped with a 'wrapping fee' of close to 10% on a takeout order of $5.50. The cashier did NOT notify us of the 'wrapping' charge and was unintelligible when taking our oder. And the shrimp dumplings tasted anything but shrimp. Will not return again. Ever.
- Cons: Takeout charge. Poor quality food, lousy service.
07/01/08
They charge a take out fee !!!!!!
by EVeatah at Citysearch
I like dumplings as much as the next guy but Dumpling Man has taken greed to a new level. Yesterday I was in ordering some dumplings and while they are overpriced as it is I was in the mood for dumplings. Sitting waiting for my order I looked at my receipt and I noticed something called a takeout cover which added 50 cents to my bill. When I inquired I was told that it was a fee charged for taking my food to go. This fee is not stated anywhere on any menu or sign inside but rather it is silently added to your bill. Why on earth should I pay a premium to get my food to go? The fact that they slip this in there is criminal. I thought it was tacky when they started charging $1.50 for dipping sauce but the takeout fee is criminal. Their dumplings are average and certainly nothing to write home about - they never have been. The only reason I went was b/c it was down the street. These people have some nerve.
- Pros: If you live on ave A its close
- Cons: They charge you 50 cents to take your food to go and yet their dining room is lame, $1.50 for dipping sauce? Please
12/19/07
Family favorite
by jpkmom at Citysearch
We love to go to Dumpling Man to watch the dumplings get assembled. My three year old is fascinated and then of course gobbles them up. We even had them as take out at our sons birthday. They were loved by parents and babies alike. Who would think kids (including babies) would adore dumplings so much. We are always happy with the food and we feel healthy eating them too. Also for some reason a few parents mentioned they had taken kids to chinatown and never had this type of sucess with dumplings. There is something special that everyone loves about Dumpling Man. You must go see for yourself.YUM!
- Pros: Watching the dumplings get made and freshness
- Cons: none
The Details on Dumpling Man
Know Before You Go:
Unless you stumbled in looking for an Italian fix, avoid the Marco Polo dumplings slathered in tomato sauce.
The Extras:
The mascot, an adorable smiley faced dumpling, adorns pins and T-shirts for sale.
What to Drink:
Try the red bean latte, a not-too-sweet finish of steamed milk and gooey beans. In the summer, the shaved ice is a treat.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Date Spot, Food Delivery, Carry Out, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Dress Code:
Casual
