Dumpling Xi 喜家德水饺

Okay, confession time: I was skeptical. Can a famous Chinese dumpling chain really translate its magic to Manhattan? Let me tell you, Dumpling Xi absolutely does. Walking in felt familiar – it's the real deal, the same brand I know from back in China, and crucially, the taste is spot on. First things first: forget those sad, frozen dumplings you get elsewhere. The freshness here is next level. You can literally see the team making them to order behind the counter. That "xiàn bāo xiàn zhǔ" (freshly wrapped, freshly boiled) promise isn't just a slogan – it's their whole vibe. You taste it in every bite. The dough has that perfect slight chew, and the fillings burst with flavor because they haven't been sitting in a freezer for months. My go-to is always the Shrimp & Veggie (虾三鲜). And folks, they aren't messing around – there's a whole, plump shrimp right there in the middle of each one! Seriously satisfying. But my personal favorite has to be the Fish Roe Dumplings (鱼籽水饺). That unique pop of briny flavor mixed with the juicy filling? Heavenly. If you like a kick, don't sleep on the Spicy & Sour Fish Fillet (酸辣鱼片). It's got that great balance – tangy, spicy, and the fish was super tender. Honestly, the quality across the board is just excellent. Beyond the dumplings (which are obviously the star), the vibe is clean and efficient, and the staff were friendly and helpful when I asked for recommendations. Watching them hand-wrap everything is kinda mesmerizing too! Bottom Line: If you're craving authentic, high-quality, truly fresh Chinese dumplings right in the heart of NYC, Dumpling Xi is the place. It delivers exactly what the brand is famous for in China. No shortcuts, just delicious, honest food. I'm thrilled they're here and I'll definitely be back soon – that Fish Roe craving is already hitting me again! Highly recommend!

My new favorite dumpling spot in the East Village. Their steam dumplings are pillow-y soft and fried dumplings are perfectly crispy. Loved their braised chicken leg hot bowl, so tasty and tender. Great prices too for so many in-house, freshly made dumplings. Comfortable, spacious seating. Friendly service.

There actually wasn’t a ton of dumpling fillings to pick from, the dough also tasted machine pressed. The cold lotus root noodles were good though but overall missed expectations.

these dumplings were incredible—each one was perfectly folded with care and filled with rich, flavorful broth. The shrimp, fish roe & pork dumplings were my absolute favorite; the flavors were well-balanced and truly satisfying. You can tell a lot of attention goes into making each one. The staff were super attentive too! I’ll definitely be coming back for more! :)

I came here to try the Chinese dumplings. That’s very delicious! Here not only have dumplings (you can choose fired dumplings too), but other vegetables and meat combo pot! I try the Neck bone combo pot and I love it!

great experience eating here!! very unique dumpling options and tasty soup pots (my favorite is the pinto bean broth - thank me later!) 😋

I really love this place! The food was amazing. I ordered the Tossed Lotus Root Shaped Noodles as an appetizer, along with the Zucchini & Egg Dumplings and Celery & Pork Dumplings. The zucchini dumplings were my favorite! The staff were super friendly and enthusiastic, and the environment was clean and comfortable. Definitely a 5-star experience! 👍

Authentic Chinese dumplings with many flavors to choose from! Great food and nice service!