DD Soup Dumpling & FuJi Hibachi

This restaurant was exactly what I was looking for - efficient, clean, and hot/delicious food! I ordered the Miso soup and Ginger garden salad to start which was very tasty!!! We got the crab and pork soup dumplings, which were very flavorful and divine! I came with the sauce that gave it a nice touch. For our entrée, we got shrimp lo mein. and sesame chicken. On the menu it stated the shrimp lo mein was $15, although we were charged $16.50. The sesame chicken seemed to be rib meat, and potentially not 100% real chicken? The sauce was very flavorful, and still was very good! We got the hot sake, which was a nice touch to complete our meal. for the sake, the menu stated it was $10, but the waiter than expressed it was $12? I did not appreciate that they automatically charge gratuity, even for a party of two!!!!! they had limited seating, and my spouse, and I had to sit on high top barstools, which was relatively uncomfortable, but the quick wait time made it worth the wait. Prices are not too bad for being in the Time Square area, and would highly recommend to others!

Went to this restaurant while in NY and did hibachi. The food was very good. Glad we made reservations because the restaurant was packed and rather loud.

Great Hibachi, got the steak and chicken. Thai tea was a large portion and great. Had some kind of sweet buns that were good. Scallion pancakes were the only thing we didn’t like, just no flavor and dry even with soy sauce. The restaurant was empty when we ate here.

Across from Port Authority and in the Time Square area, this place must be a favorite for tourists. In our opinion everything was way over price. The way staff was very quick and friendly, no complaints there. We would agree that the soup dumplings were very good. The seafood was overcooked, and the vegetables didn't seem to be the best. To us, this place is in desperate need of a dining room makeover. If I find myself in this place, we will never order the house one again. We don't intend to go there again.

Our hibachi chef was fabulous, he was hilarious as he chatted with our table. Very personable and entertaining! Our food was tasty and fresh.

The soup dumplings weren’t bad, but one was stuck to the liner and tore when I picked it up, so the filling spilled out. And what’s a soup dumpling without the filling? Lol. The Shu Mai was pretty bland. Service was good, but I really didn’t appreciate that they added gratuity to the bill for a party of one. Overall, I wouldn’t come back.

Today I ordered pork soup dumplings and shrimp dumplings. Both were very tasty! The pork soup dumpling had a soft, thin wrapper with juicy pork and hot broth inside — be careful, it’s hot but so delicious! The shrimp dumpling had a thicker wrapper with a savory shrimp filling. It was chewy and full of flavor.😋😋😋

We stopped for lunch. The soup dumplings were flavorful and fresh. The pork buns had a nice crispy bottom. The cocktails were also excellent. The service was quick

Excellent! Came here after 10pm after seeing a Broadway show. Was really cold and hungry. They had the greatest heater haha, and they were so kind and the service was quick! Restaurant smelled amazing too. I got takeout - pork soup dumplings and chicken udon. Very reasonably priced, especially for the location. Food tasted fresh and of high quality. Perfect firmness to the udon and the sauce was nice and gingery.

The thing about D&D is that you have to eat there. Don't do take out. The dumplings and food is great, as long as you dine-in. Also, don't go off book and order from their Chinese or other menu's. The other cuisines they attempt are mediocre at best. Their gold is in their dumplings. That's their wheelhouse. Stay in that lane.

I've been here twice and tried the dumplings both times! I also forgot to take a photo but I tried the scallion pancakes and they were delicious. They're not the best dumplings I've had, but they're decent and I have no complaints. The restaurant also has a hibachi menu if you prefer that over dumplings. I want to try the pan fried pork buns next time I come!! Service is friendly but they add automated gratuity even if you dine alone so just keep in mind so you don't accidentally add a second gratuity on top of the 20% they already add to the bill.

Overall it was a great find for hibachi and dumplings! The food was incredibly fresh and the restaurant itself was very clean and warm. Service was on point and very friendly.

The food here is overall solid and good. The soup dumpling was flavorful with a hint of sesame oil while the skin was thick and chewy. I personally prefer a dumpling skin that's a bit thinner but it still tasted fresh. The sliced beef pancake was okay. It wasn't anything special, just had a lot of sauce for a sweet taste and a very thin layer of beef. If it had more beef in it, the ratio of pancake to meat would have been a lot better.

It was a good place to go out for lunch or dinner. Me and my wife always go this place and we have a good meal with great taste.

Great meal reasonably priced. Menu gives wonderful explanation of the difference soup dumplings and the server can give great suggestions. Small restaurant but very nice.

This place is small, so we got a to go order of (D11) Shepherd's Purse Wonton soup, and (V1) Sautéed Baby Bok Choy w/ Garlic. Both were very tasty, and a good amount was given. Prices are reasonable. Packaging is good. Service was fast. No complaints!

Staffs were friendly. We had hibachi chicken, the chicken breast was a little dry but the veggies made up for it. There's a complimentary salad. You can watch the chef cook the hibachi around the table, we chose not to. The place was packed. When the had the check, it included the tip. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5

I was cautiously optimistic and so glad we came here. SO good!! Fast service and loved the pork soup dumplings and the chicken lo mein.

Always my go-to spot for dumplings! Reasonable prices, freshly made food, kind waitstaff, and right in the heart of the theater district(without the long waits and loud tourists!).

Came for a quick meal before a show. . I got seated right away and ordered a saporo. It was served nice and cold. Craving a XLB so ordered the crab and pork XLB. and Onion pancakes. The XLB cane quickly and the pancakes a fee minutes later. the bars were really thin skinned. i love them that way. Only issue is one broke cuz it stuck on the paper. It was full of soup and a generous portion of the crab and pork. I got full on an order. They charge 3% more if you use a CC, and they also charge a tip for even one person sitting.

Totally empty which is never a good sign. I ordered food to go so decided to take it as I had paid for it. got crab dumplings- didn't taste fresh so I threw them out.

Fine food . Nothing special. Prompt service and reasonable price. It's across from the bus depot so good people watching out the window.

We stopped for lunch. The soup dumplings were flavorful and fresh. The pork buns had a nice crispy bottom. The cocktails were also excellent. The service was quick

Delicious pork & veggie dumplings, so good. I ordered steamed but they gave me them pan fried, they were still so good. So much flavor. I am also very picky with my dumpling sauce, it has to have the right amount of tang and ginger flavor, It Did. I was a satisfied customer, can't wait to go again.

BEWARE 18% tip for parties 8 and below AUTOMATICALLY added to your bill!!! 20% for 8or more. Kind of crazy seeing as how service could be bad and still mandating people to pay. Beef Udon Noodles 5/5 Full of flavor and perfect softness. Best part of our meal Steamed pork dumplings 2/5 FULL of water. Almost like they were taken from freezer to be steamed. Way too much water came out of them when I popped them in my mouth. Chicken fried rice 3/5 Came out super dark, so right away I thought it was going to be salty. To my surprise, it wasn't, but actually lacked flavor. Chicken was tough. Service 2.5 of 5 They never once came to check on us. We had to flag them down whenever we needed something. I'm sure they don't care about service since they're gonna add tip to bill regardless. Don't like that practice at all. You should work for a tip and they definitely did not, In my opnion. Total was $75, tax was $6 and the gratuity was $11. Again, the service was sub par so don't expect great service when coming here. Food was mediocre. Service was bad, but don't worry you'll end up paying for it anyway!

Great soup dumplings in Times Square! Pleasantly surprised by how good the dumplings were. Chinese food and other dumplings good but it's all about the yummy Pork Soup Dumplings!!

I used to LOVE this place -- a go to after any Broadway show, but last time, it didn't hit as hard. The scallion noodles were way different (I'm hoping it was an oversight and they didn't change the menu) - typically there were fried scallions on top and room temp, this time they were soupy, no fried scallions and hot. Definitely less flavorflul. Also, the soup dumplings seemed too soupy (not enough solid meat.)

There is just one sentence that this business needs as an endorsement: If you call yourself a soup dumpling place and your soup dumplings are better than Din Tai Fung then you deserve all the praise. But I'll add. Fast service. Close to Times Square and the subway. Friendly service. Good prices. Highly recommended.

Delicious, fresh dumplings, served when ready. Had crab/pork soup dumplings, 6. Two were stuck to the bottom, so no soup :( Fresh veg dumplings too, but both sets of fillings were fine, on the bland side. Cooked well- not overdone. Really hard to flag anyone down to get anything needed, but it eventually arrived. I like this place! It's good/ok. Would love to try more food. They were out of the Asahi I ordered.

Don't judge this book by its cover. The signage out front and its proximity to the biggest tourist trap in the western hemisphere would lead any reasonable person to think this place would suck. And yet, it was some of the best Chinese food I've had in a while. Loved the soup dumplings, the pan fried dumplings and scallion pancakes. Really enjoyed the sticky rice shumai and the udon noodles. The service was excellent, even though it was a busy Saturday night. Will absolutely return next time I'm in the city.

The food was good. We were a group 2 but tried a lot of small dishes. The cucumber salad, in particular, was unexpectedly good. That being said, the service is lacking. Firstly, they didn't let my sweaty and unhydrated friend sit before "everyone in the party had arrived." We were just 2 people, and there clearly were tables available (weekday dinner). The table we were sat in was literally just in front of her, but she was not allowed to sit on it until after I arrived 10 mins later. Secondly, it is very loud since there is teppanyaki going on in some of the tables. The chefs sometimes flare up the grill so high that you can physically feel the heat when you're seated far away. Lastly, for some reason, the card machine added an extra 3% on top of the total bill when we clearly paid with a debit card and not a credit card as they advertised. The worker was really unpleasant when we asked for the bill to be canceled so that we could pay with another card. They also added mandatory tip when we were only a party of 2. I really wanted to like this place, but the service is not worth it. We were not bad business either. The total bill was 80.45, which I feel was very good business for 2 people for us to deserve such service.

Really good food, and not too expensive compared to other places in the area. Ordered via QR code, and the staff would confirm in-person. Very nice and super chill, was the most relaxed I felt in a restaurant as a tourist. I had the pork soup dumplings, fried beef udon, and the pancake sliced beef. My friend had the chicken fried rice. Soup dumplings were a tad too soupy for my liking, the first one fell apart, but after they cooled down a bit it was fine and didn't fall apart as easily. Flavor was really good.

Tried this place while visiting NY, just happened to walk by and said let's try it! Thankfully we did, I think about these dumplings all the time. If you're looking for dim sum style or dumplings this is the perfect place. Ate here twice on the trip and will go back again if I ever go back to NY. The shrimp dumplings were phenomenal - my favorite. Staff was very nice, they gave us a little ipad and we were able to browse the whole menu and pick all the things we wanted to try.

Although originally we wanted to eat soup, we were delighted that we were able to sit at the teppanyaki table and get hibachi. Soooo good! We ordered cold sake and beer, perfect with the food. The service was quick and nice. It's small but the space is efficient. I would come back

we came here because of the late hours. service is very good, the staff there are very nice. i had the fried chicken udon. it was very good, but the portion was not very big. gerger had the chicken with broccoli, and it was little one-note. the egg rolls were piping hot and cooked well but not sure if they were made from scratch. overall a nice dinner experience.

A small quaint place close to Times Square but away from the crowds! The Dumpling Soup was very tasty and filling - eating for less than $20 in NYC is hard, but here it is easy.

We were in Times Square, Broadway area for an evening show and our early dinner at DD Soup Dumpling ended up being one of the most satisfying and delicious Asian meals of our NYC trip. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the pan fried house special stir fry noodle, pan fried potstickers, a chicken noodle soup, stir fried baby bok choy, and XLB. With the exception of the minor comment that the XLB skins were on the thick, rustic side, everything was delicious. The noodles were well fried with good seasoning. The bok choy was a generous portion. The dumplings were all juicy and flavorful. We ordered the chicken noodle soup just to have a brothy soup and were blown away by how soothing and comforting the broth/dish overall was. The restaurant also serves teppanyaki if you're into that kind of thing.

Chinatown was our original destination to eat Chinese food in NYC but after getting lost for hours and subway issues, we opted to find something closer to our Hotel. We found DD Soup and Dumpling thanks to Yelp! We loved everything we ordered: General Tso's Chicken, Beef fried rice, pork soup dumplings, shrimp dumplings, hot and sour soup and a Bellini for mom (me)! The process was simple...order on tablet device, server(s) bring out your meal, drinks, and bill...done! Service was great, they were efficient and friendly. The ambiance was simple but clean and comfortable. My two teenage daughters and I left satisfied for $86.00, the tip included.

*** 3.5 stars** Decent Chinese food in Times Square. Not too busy and you order via ipad and food comes out quickly, which is great if you are trying to grab a quick bite before a show (like we were). Not somewhere I'd go out of my way for, but given limited options in the area, this is a fine option that does the trick. We had the scallion pancakes, fried rice, and dumplings all of which were perfectly good (hard to mess up!).

The 5 star reviews had me fooled. I chose this place because of the reviews and now I regret it. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, which my daughter loves. Less than an hour after dinner she got sick from food poisoning. Dumplings will forever be ruined. Shame.

I stumbled here after finishing my shift. Because I had some free time before my train came, I decided to try out DD. Immediately, the staff came to greet me, and sat me down. When I asked for suggestions, they suggested a special Chinese soup and dumplings. I have never been so satisfied and fulfilled by 2 dishes. The soup was especially flavorful. It had a very umami taste that woke me up - I was in absolute bliss. The restaurant is good for groups of people too. Even though I came alone, the environment goes really well especially with multiple people. I will totally bring my friends next time because everything was amazing! Thank you so much for your service.

We ordered a bunch of dishes included the following Edemame - it was fine nothing special Pork soup dumplings - very good, hit the spot Chive pancake - it was good, crispy and a good sauce Pan Fried Pork Buns - AMAZING!' We ordered a second one because it was so good. Juicy, tasty and perfect temperature!

We stopped here for a late night after a show dinner and were so happy. Great service and the beef udon and noodles were delicious and flavorful! I loved my Thai tea!Casual but fun atmosphere.

Decent neighborhood place for soup dumplings, prices are fair for the neighborhood. The staff are incredibly friendly. This is a dual dumpling and hibachi chain, but I only stop by here for a few orders of soup dumplings at the bar. The restaurant has great natural light at the bar however it is also lit like a nightclub in a way. Order by tablet as you go, and for the price point they're the more affordable side of reasonable in the neighborhood.

The staff were nice and it was definitely busy being in Midtown. It was interesting to see that all your ordering was done on a tablet as opposed to having someone come take your order. In terms of food, it was mediocre, nothing special, but I love soup dumplings so it's nothing I'd dream about but a good stop if you're in the area.

I stopped in because my preferred places were swamped for Lunar New Year. The soup dumplings were fair, better than the shrimp dim sum I ordered. The service was fast & attentive. That evening, a rambunctious birthday party dominated the soundscape.

AMAZING Chinese place near Times Square Vegetable udon - HOLY MOLY, THIS WAS FANTASTIC. I highly, highly recommend getting at least one of their udon dishes if you're here. Easily one of the best udon I've had ever. Vegetable & mushroom bun - this was also fantastic, highly recommend Sticky rice shumai - also good, but vegetarians beware, there are tiny bits of pork that hard to pick out. Which I didn't realize until I had bitten into it. Shepherds purse wonton - also contains meat so I didn't get to try too much. From my friends reaction, it wasn't anything special. There are regular tables if you don't want to do hibachi, but the hibachi looks super cool too. Definitely recommend!

The food was made fresh each order we sent back and def worth it. Nice little tucked off spot. We also had the shrimp rolls and beef and udon noodle. Flavors were bangin! Great service that was pretty fast. Highly recommend!

Came here on a slightly chilly night wanting any sort of soup and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and authenticity of everything we ordered. Service is friendly. There was no wait at 6:30pm on a Sunday but it was definitely constantly full of patrons. The piping hot soup dumplings tasted really good. The filling fell apart a little bit so perhaps the texture isn't quite there but it was satisfying enough for me to promptly forget and go in for seconds. The fried rice was okay and we also tried their Mochi pumpkin cake. A perfect way to end dinner.

The food here isn't mind-blowing or anything, but it's in Midtown, reasonably priced, quick service, never too busy and right near the theater district. I wouldn't seek out this establishment if you are looking for the best of NY, but if your aim is to have an enjoyable and convenient experience this is it.

Yummy noodles and dumplings--I'd recommend coming here and sharing a few dishes so you can try more things. My friend and I shared the house special udon (which had shrimp, veggies, and some other meat), crab and pork soup dumplings, and shrimp dumplings (which were basically har gao). It was a good amount of food (the noodle portion was perhaps a bit small but was still plenty), and everything was super tasty! The soup dumplings were juicy and had not-too-thick skin. I liked how the filling was a fluffier ball rather than being tightly packed. The shrimp dumplings were pretty standard--still hit the spot. They tasted a bit like sesame oil. I also really liked the udon! The shrimp was fresh, and the noodles were a good level of chewy. :) I would come back and would also like to try the hibachi! It looked cool, and people seemed to be enjoying watching their food be cooked and playing a mini game where the chef tossed a piece of food and they tried to catch it in their mouths. (Might not be able to do that part though :) ) One downside is the tables are spaced pretty tightly. I did appreciate being able to charge my phone at the outlet right at table level though!

I'm in agreement with many of the reviews here. This place is just ok, nothing amazing. The pork soup dumplings were lackluster: the meat wasn't very well seasoned and tasted bland, but I did appreciate how well the dumpling wrappers held up -- it didn't burst when I picked it up with chopsticks. I did enjoy the pumpkin mochi treat, although the texture was a *just* a tad bit mushy, but not bad. I'd get it again. Overall, I thought this place was a bit pricey for what it is.

Great spot for a dumpling fix. Came here as soon as I landed from the airport. Got the combination lo mein and the crab/pork soup dumplings. Both were delicious and enough for two people! The lo mein had a strong flavor and the noodles were perfectly done. The dumplings on the other hand, were filled with a rich broth that went very well with the crab/pork meat inside. At ~$35, it wasn't that expensive compared to other restaurants in the area. Would definitely recommend!

This restaurant shares a space with Fuji Hibachi, and the interior dining area is divided between the two entities. My party of two received a two-top next to the long countertop. At 7 PM on a Tuesday night, the place was packed. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, beef yaki udon, scallion pancake with beef, and baby bok choy. It was hard to choose between all the delicious items on the menu. What we ordered turned out to be an ideal amount of food for the two of us. As expected, the soup dumplings stole the show. I liked when they were piping hot and I'd bite off a chunk then slurp out the soup within. This is a prime example of what the soup dumpling phenomenon is all about. The scallion pancakes were a sweet and savory hit. The baby bok choy, with its thick chunks of garlic, made for a crunchy and flavorful vegetable side dish. I also liked the springy texture of the udon. All told, the food came correct. This restaurant has a lot going on. It can be tempting to try interesting new items, or to stick with time-tested classics and personal favorites.

The food was ok, but it's absolutely unacceptable that they automatically take gratuity/tip from the money I give them. What if I want to pay a different amount or not tip them at all?! This fact alone made this my first and last visit to this place.

It's my first time visit DD soup dumpling. The name is pretty interesting. I went here with my other two friends on a Wednesday evening. We didn't wait too long to get seated. Staff is efficient and welcoming. We ordered XLB with crab, seafood plate, and shrimp dumplings. All pretty good. XLB skin is relative on the thick side but still tastes juicy and delicious. If you are not too picky, this is a pretty good spot to satisfy cravings for XLB.

Average soup dumplings [xiao long bao (xlb)], but other good asian food in the heart of Manhattan. We wanted a casual place before our Broadway show, and the topic of soup dumplings came into our group's conversation, so we chose this place based on the good reviews. We came around dinner time on a Wednesday, and were promptly seated. The menu was relatively small for a chinese restaurant, but the service was very good throughout (which I didn't expect). The prices were very reasonable for the location, though the portions were smaller than I expected. We got two orders of the soup dumplings (6 dumplings each order: $18.50 total), pancake with sliced beef ($9.75), edamame ($5.95), House Special Fried udon ($14.75), chicken with broccoli ($14.75), and white rice ($2.50). Some were below average (pancake was too doughy and thick, so overwhelmed the little beef when rolled together) to very good (both the udon and chicken were excellent, freshly cooked and could taste the fire from the wok). The namesake soup dumpling was just OK...you can actually see it being prepared behind glass as you are eating. The flavor was good, and it didn't break when you tried to eat them (as long as you don't wait too long...otherwise it will stick to the steam paper and rip). But the skin was way too thick (especially at the top) and it was a little bit too big, too unwieldy. They did give one dish of the traditional dipping sauce (soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh ginger). The total came out to $92 (which included a mandatory 18% tip). The server was very clear that the tip was included: service was good.