DD Soup Dumpling & FuJi Hibachi

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.

Veggie dumpling was good and it will set you back US$9.50. Service was good (though I waited awhile to get seated because hostess/server was preparing for another table’s drinks in the back kitchen) dumpling makers are in the middle of the restaurant for everyone to see/check out. Always fun to see! Didn’t care too much for the loud pop/commercial music. Caveat that they charged 18% (less than 6) or 20% (more than 6) gratuity automatically. As well, if paying by credit card, it is a 3% additional charge. Sanitary inspection is “grade pending”.

Best soup dumplings! I was here 6 months ago, and dreamt about those pork soup dumplings ever since. Today I had lunch here with a vegan friend who had a tofu dish and vegetable dumplings and vegetable ban. Those were a bit less exciting than the pork dumplings, but still good.

We found this restaurant walking from a play that my wife and I took our youngest daughter to see. This is a charming gem on 42nd St. The soup dumplings (we tried the pork and crab&pork dumplings) were something that I had not tried before and loved. We also had the spring rolls, chicken fried rice and general tso's chicken. But my favorite thing we ordered was the Someone Old Fashion. I love old fashions and this one is my current favorite. My eyes lit up and my wife immediately tried and then ordered her own. I highly recommend this place.

Our chef was amazing for hibachi, we got off a 15 hour flight and went straight to this place! Saturday night and just packed enough where there was a cool buzz but no wait. Sat down, ordered hibachi steak and shrimp and some green tea at the end and we had a fabulous time! Priced right at about 30 a person and PLENTY OF DELICIOUS FOOD. Don’t forget the YUM YUM SAUCE!

The dumplings came really quick. Good flavor. It is a bit pricy but being in downtown it's to be expected. I would advise reserving a table if you want to eat here.

We came here on a Saturday night around 9 PM after another restaurant wasn’t accepting in-house orders. At first, we weren’t sure whether we wanted standard menu items or hibachi. We sat at a hibachi station and ordered hibachi, but the food was prepared in the kitchen instead of in front of us. That was on me—I should have clarified my preference. So, if you’re looking for the full hibachi experience, be sure to specify when ordering. That aside, the staff was incredibly warm and welcoming, and the food was excellent. One of the employees was especially kind and even gave my son a free drink. Another big plus is that this restaurant stays open later than many other spots in the area, so there’s no rush to finish your meal by 11 PM. I also really appreciated their transparency—when the check came, they clearly pointed out that the tip was already included, so there was no confusion. Some places add a tip without saying anything, but they made sure we were aware, which was a nice touch. Overall, I’d definitely come back when I’m in the area late at night. Great food, great service, and honest business practices!

I was absolutely shocked that DD Dumplings has such high reviews because my experience was an absolute disaster. Midway through my meal, I saw a COCKROACH roaming freely around the dining area—YES, a REAL COCKROACH—and it was utterly DISGUSTING! The food was so excessively SALTY that it overpowered any real taste, and the shrimp dumplings were completely bland, lacking any flavor whatsoever. I left in complete disbelief, and I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. This establishment is a total failure on every level.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

*** 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!).

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.

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.

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.

Food, Service, Ambiance, all 5 star. We ordered shumai, lava dumps, beef lo mein, soup dumps, all were delicious

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 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.

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.

Delicious. If you are hungry at night in Times Square, come here. Use the ordering app! Great service--super quick with the app.

Food is usually good, but delivery was incorrect (no rice with two main dishes, sent soup and not dumplings). I will order again, but mildly irritating.

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.

Great people in a friendly atmosphere. Very welcoming and helpful staff that assisted me in finding menu options that are allium-free.

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!

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!

Second time to grab a quick bite at DD Soup Dumpling before going to a show. The place is a hole-in-the-wall, but clean and service is quick. Most guests appear to be out-of-town tourists or show goers. Prices are modest a dumplings are some of the best in the Times Square area. A dependable choice, especially if you're on-the-go

Super delicious highly recommend they take your order very fast. Food is done quickly and the dumplings are to die for.

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.

Great food and service. The pork dumpling soup was amazing. It was our first time having it, the server showed us how to eat it. Had lo Mein and our son loved it.

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.

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.

My daughter loves Asian cuisine and we were looking for a place to walk in and eat a late dinner. They sat us immediately and were so courteous and nice. The food was amazing. We had the pork soup dumplings, pan fried pork dumplings, veggie spring rolls, lava spring rolls, veggie noodle soup and chicken noodle soup. All of it was amazing. And the staff was so nice and happy. They have hibachi tables as well and the chefs that were making the food were so entertaining and enthusiastic. I would highly recommend eating here.

I was meeting a friend in the area for dinner before our show and I found DD on Google Maps. It's far enough from Times Square to be away from the hustle and bustle, but it's close enough that you can make it to your theater in like 5-10 minutes. I arrived around 5:50pm and was able to put my face down for a table. There were 3 parties in front of us, but we didn't wait more than 15 minutes. They ended up sitting 4 parties of 2 each at the hibachi table at the back, since they didn't have enough regular tables. This was fine, if a bit awkward. I had the pan fried dumplings and the pork bao. Definitely did not need the pork bao and might order something smaller next time. Both were excellent and really hit the spot. A bit pricey, but it's Times Square. We also split an order of the cucumber salad and that was delightful. Very refreshing.

Been to two locations and both were great. If you like soup dumplings, this is the place for you. Service is friendly and quick. Great for a casual lunch while visiting NYC.

The food was beyond amazing. So tasty. The waiter took time to explain how everything was set up. Taught me how to properly eat a Dim Sum. The Hibachi is so amazingly delicious We were in NY for 3 days, we went there twice. Highly highly recommend.

Friendly ppl and clean restaurant. Good, simple dim sum for an easy meal. Super quick and tasty!

After a subpar experience at a dumpling restaurant in Chinatown, we decided to head to DD Soup Dumpling since it was close to our hotel in Times Square. The menu is pretty extensive; we ordered several different types of soup dumplings and sticky rice, everything was delicious! The soup dumplings were steamed beautifully and bursting with flavor (literally). The sticky rice wraps are a staple in any dim sum restaurant and they do it as well as any venue I've been to, overall a great way to end our trip in NY! Best, Charlie