Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House

A small counter serve hole in the wall spot that serves up pretty good tasting cheap eats. Are the dumplings or food going to blow you away? No, but the prices and quick no frills service will! Been coming here for a while and I always walk out feeling like it was a bargain.

Small place that serves dumplings and soups. Other various dishes as well, but those I noticed in particular on the menu. Small indoors eating area so be prepared to be cramped when finding a seat. Cheap meals. I don't have the exact prices on me at the moment but they barely make a dent on my account and we're of course delicious. I had only pictured my boiled dumplings but my friend ordered the grilled ones and those tasted very good and had a decent presentation.

Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House in Brooklyn is one of those hidden gems that never disappoints. The prices are incredibly affordable — you can get a generous serving of dumplings without breaking the bank. They offer a great selection of both fried and steamed dumplings, each packed with flavor and made fresh. The service is impressively fast. You order, and within minutes your food is ready. It’s a no-frills spot, but perfect for a quick, tasty meal. If you’re craving dumplings and want something delicious, cheap, and fast, this place is definitely worth a visit.

The food was amazing. I ordered the pan fried pork dumplings with chives, 3 pork and vegetable buns and a pint of hot and sour soup. The menu has a good amount of options but not overwhelmingly so! The prices are also great, especially considering how tasty everything was. Although the food is a bit on the oily side it's delicious! The hot and sour soup could have used a bit more flavor but it was still wonderful. The service was also very quick, I had absolutely no wait time for my order, they got it to me right away! My only gripe is that all of the tables had dirty bowls on them and I wanted to eat in!

This tiny little spot serves the most delicious fried pork chive dumplings! It’s a no frills establishment service a few types of soda and water. They are pretty busy from opening to closing on most days. I tried the sesame pancake also which was pretty good on its own also I ordered 2 spring rolls.

This place has been around for over 20 years. I've been coming here for over 20 years. I love their food amazing service. I would go and eat here every night if I could.

We’ve been here a couple times and this unassuming hole in the wall shop has some of the best pan fried dumplings in the neighbourhood. At $4 for 8 dumplings, the prices are decent. Eat them fresh and top it with some chili oil and vinegar for a good time. With that being said, I wasn’t a fan of the boiled dumplings. I also quite enjoyed their wonton soup (simple but made well) but not so much the noodle version - the noodles were thick like udon but on the bland side. My husband enjoys the sesame pancake with beef which is a little bland for me, however it becomes a winner when you drizzle it with the chili oil and vinegar. I just wish they’d put more beef in it! They have a pretty big menu for such a small shop and some are better than others. We’ve also tried the boiled dumplings and the pan fried buns which we were not big fans of. All in all, a good meal for a cheap price. We’ll keep coming back for the pan friend dumplings, wonton soup, and the sesame beef pancake! All 3 together cost $11.25 and we were pretty full by the end!

I highly recommend it! One portion of eight authentic medium-sized dumplings costs $4, the service is very fast, about 1-2 minutes. Suitable for those who want to eat well and spend a minimum of money, while saving their time

People are so nice :) Credit card can accept from $10 Had a wonton noodle soup and it was so fresh!! Around noon was packed! Locol's fav for sure!

This is by far my favorite fried dumpling shop in Brooklyn. The dumplings are insanely addicting, but it's the sauce that really ties everything together. So be sure to add a drizzle of hot sauce (they usually give it in a small container in your to-go bag or squeeze it from the hot sauce bottles on the tables) and some black vinegar (also available in bottles on the tables). I promise you they are so scrumptious. Aside from their fried dumplings, they also sell typical fried dumpling shop favorites like scallion pancakes and sweet and sour soups. Be warned that these items are far from healthy; they're quite oily, but really really good if your stomach can handle it. I don't recommend their soy milk unless you like it without sugar. I asked them to add sugar last time, and they just sprinkled in some regular sugar used in cooking, but because the drink was cold so the sugar didn't melt and just sunk to the bottom of the drink. As a result, the soy milk was not sweet. The establishment is truly a hole in a wall always teeming with patrons. Their setup is not the fanciest and it's a bit dim in there. You won't look at it and think it's the cleanest place. But their food is really worth the visit.

If you're looking for a quick bite and cheap eat, this is the place to go. They have a good selection of different classic Chinese dishes ranging from dumplings, scallion pancakes, wontons, noodles... all the comfort food you can think of. We got the 6 piece pork and chive pan-fried dumpling which is less than $3. Even though the dumpling wrapping is a bit too thick for my liking, I really like the fillings inside. They didn't skimp out on the filling and the flavor was on point! I would definitely come back again next time to try the other items. You can easily feed two people with less than $20! Most of the items seems to already have been pre-made so you receive your food quite fast as well. ***CASH ONLY

Kai Feng Fu is a great spot for a quick and affordable meal, especially if you love dumplings. For $5-10, you can easily get a full meal. The service is impressively fast, with pan-fried dumplings coming out in seconds. Their scallion pancakes are crispy and packed with flavor, making them a perfect side dish. The restaurant has a few tables inside, but it's more of a grab-and-go place. Although they say it's cash only under $10, some friends have told me otherwise, so it's worth double-checking. All in all, it's a go-to for quick, delicious eats!

Hard to find many places that have this level of quality for this low of prices. The dumplings are a perfect snack that you can sauce up however you prefer using soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and hot sauce. The spring rolls were unexpectedly outstanding as well--heavy filling, crispy, and not mushy. This is how they should be done!

At the price of $2.50 for 6 pan fried pork and chive dumplings, you can't go wrong! It's a very quick and cost effective meal. The dumplings' filling lacked some flavor and were definitely on the oily side but they were great to eat quickly on the go. The restaurant is small but clean and the service was prompt and friendly.

Nothing beats a good cheap eats, especially when you're hungry and broke. Only have $2.50? That's enough for a plate of fried dumplings at Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House in 8th Avenue, Brooklyn. We got 6 pan-fried pork with chives dumplings. They're a lot more doughier than I'm used to, but the meat is flavorful. After eating one dumpling, I can guarantee you that if you eat all six of them, you will be full on $2.50. Quick service, affordable food. There's no beating the prices at this casual dumpling house.

Came here today and got their potstickers (10 for $4), it was too oily, really didn't like it. The bottoms weren't very crunchy, and I didn't feel very good afterward. Don't think I'll be coming back here, unfortunately.

The food here is an incredible bargain in these inflationary times ($4.50 for a set of of 8 boiled dumplings and noodle dishes are all $8 or less). The dumplings they serve here are some of the thickest dumplings I've eaten though, with skins, if you can even call it that, in some cases, as thick as the dough of a bao. My primary complaint is that they market themselves as Northern style dumplings but their main condiment is soy sauce, which is a very Southern Chinese style of eating dumplings! It would have been more authentic if they were served black vinegar and a generous helping of minced garlic. Still, it's a hearty and filling meal at an unbeatable price so I won't complain too much.

Solid, affordable spot for dumplings. The prices must be the lowest I've seen for pan fried dumplings: $2.50 for 6 pieces! Super delicious, try it with the vinegar and chili oil. Casual spot with a few tables and it does get crowded but most people just get takeout. Service is fast. Tried the scallion pancake and it almost reminded me of focaccia, wish there were more scallions. Also tried the boiled dumplings but I think the skin is a little thick. I recommend sticking to the pan fried dumplings.

One of the best affordable places to eat in NYC! Everything is under $10, the pan-fried dumplings are so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the scallion pancake ($2) and beef noodle soup ($7) are both very authentic and affordable as well! Will definitely be back here.

The pan fried pork with chive dumplings is very good, hot and juicy with a hard crispy bottom. Spring rolls were fried to an oily crispy perfection. The boiled shrimp and pork dumplings are extremely doughy and had less than a pinky nail of shrimp mixed in with the pork, not worth the 50 cent upcharge from the regular pork ones. The scallion pancakes were greasy and floppy, they need to be cooked more. Fast food, still low prices even though they were raised a bit. But when you only have a few bucks this place will fill your belly. Note the entrance is on the side street not on 8th Avenue proper. They even have free delivery within a mile with a $12 minimum. Catering and 50 frozen dumplings are also available.

So freaking good. Some of the best fried dumplings in NYC. Their sesame pancake is also top tier! Not too thick and perfectly flavored. $4.25 for both such a steal!

Quite delicious and a great deal. Place is very busy because it's so good and affordable. Dumplings were the most popular but a lot of people were ordering the scallion pancakes.

*CASH ONLY* At the end of the day, no matter what I'm going to say in this review, there is absolutely no beating the prices here. My friend and I bought a feast for $16, including three types of dumplings, spring rolls, and pork buns. But if you want noodle soup I also saw that on the menu for like $7. When I saw that pork buns were $1, I was expecting one bun. Nope, I got THREE big juicy buns for $1. Literally where else would that ever be able to happen. Here's what I recommend: the fried dumplings (pork and leek) and the pork fried buns. The fried dumplings came fried to the point where they tasted a bit stale, BUT I found the filling to be juicy and the skin wasn't so thick to the point that it wasn't enjoyable. I'd definitely get these again and they were absolutely worth the $5. I also recommend the pork fried buns-- the buns themselves were super bready, but I loved the meat inside. I brought extras home and threw them in the toaster to reheat them which made it even better. I would not personally recommend the boiled dumplings. First of all, they take longer to make. But second of all, they're also just worse. The skin is so thick that there are points in time while I was eating this that I just thought I was chewing through bread. I also found the skin to be oddly slippery and just not that satisfying to eat. I would not get these again. Happy to report the people there can speak English (I went in as an asian whose mandarin is so weak). There are two tables inside for communal seating and a bathroom. Just the bare minimum to have a good time! If you need something fast and cheap, you really can't go wrong.

Super good dumplings and pork buns, the service was good and we got our food in a good amount of time. Nice and cheap and the store felt very nice in general!

The best dumplings around imo. This place has been a neighborhood staple for years and has stayed consistent. 6 dumplings for 2.50? Yes please and they're a great size you truly could be full off of that alone. Scallion pancakes, all the soups, everything is so good

So good and affordable! My friend and I split an order of the pan-fried pork and chive dumplings, boiled chicken and mushroom dumplings, and scallion pancake. Total was about $11 without tip. Delicious food and quick service.

Nothing beats a good cheap eat. KFF dumplings have been a great spot for me to get a dumpling fix. When a fresh batch of fried dumplings opens up, it'll give the best crunch with a burst of pork broth. My go to items are: Fried Dumplings (must put the soy sauce vinegar and hot sauce mix) Beef noodle soup Sesame Pancake with sliced beef Wonton soup And veggie spring rolls It's a small dim no frills restaurant. They have extra seating on the other wing, just ask!

Can't beat the value. Beef noodle soup, 2 orders of pan fried pork buns, 50 frozen dumplings ($15) all for about $27. Sub in wonton soup for the beef noodle and it was $23 total. Always grab the frozen dumplings for home - so much filling and so juicy too! I do wish the pan fried pork buns were a little crispier, but they reheat (air fry) well. As others mentioned your stomach and wallet will be full!

Such a good deal & delicious too! We got the pork and leek pan fried dumplings and the sesame "pancake" (芝麻大饼)! They were both $2 each. The pan fried dumplings come with 5 and the sesame pancake was pretty large like a slice of pizza size. The dumplings were super flavorful and juicy - didn't need to dip in any sauce. The sesame pancake was a tiny bit on the dry side but it was still v yummy! Make sure to bring cash :)

Staple sesame pancake or scallion pancakes. Hot sour soup. And the potstickers deal is great. My middle school snack shop. Their pan fried buns are a hit or miss. Most days its good but the first pic it was bad: fillings were badly flavored and the buns were soggy.

This hole in the wall is known for their dumplings and it does not disappoint. It can't get better than $4.50 for 8 dumplings. I went there for lunch with a large group of friends and luckily we were able to get seating for all of us, which was amazing because there's very limited space. Most people get take out. The person at the cash register also made sure that everyone got the food that they ordered and I appreciated that she double checked! The giant dumplings come out piping hot after approximately 10 minutes, while the pan fried dumplings are almost immediately ready to be served. The flavors of the dumpling fillings are wonderfully seasoned.The only downside of these dumplings is that the ratio of filling to wrapper was small. I was pretty disappointed with their scallion pancakes though, as they are traditionally supposed to be a firmer dough that's been layered with scallions and a fat before it's fried, making it very flaky and crispy. These scallion pancakes were very chewy and unfortunately did not have much of a scallion flavor. I would love to return and try some of their noodle or soup dishes. You just can't beat the price for some authentic flavored Chinese dumplings.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon. There wasn't a line nor is there much seating inside, but most people order to go or eat relatively quickly. I tried the wonton, the sheng jian bao (pan fried pork bun), and a soy milk. The wontons were good in flavor and seasoned well. However, there wasn't much filling. You do get a good amount though. The sheng jian bao were a bit on the saltier side. You don't need the sauce as the filling is a tad bit over salted. The bun itself is thin, and there is quite a bit of filling. The bottoms were pan fried enough. The soy milk could be better as it was pretty watered down, but it was only $1. The value is unbeatable. You can get a meal less than $10 and get full off of it.

We mostly go there for their fried dumplings and the pork buns. Always fast service and fresh hot fried dumplings everyone. If you don't mine the grease, give it a try though I wish there are more fillings in the dumpling. But so cheap eats, can't ask for too much. Just a note.

Food came out quick. Dumplings were good. A little thick. Very busy so know what you want.

One of my childhood memories and dumpling place in Brooklyn! Been coming here since I was in high school. After playing basketball at Pershing. Me and my friends would stop here for some dumpling and etc. They have all kind of goodies. And cheap price! But nowadays they did raise their price but still fairly cheap. Give this place a go if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed.

For less than $10 you can feed two people. The sesame beef pancake $3.50 was perfectly toasted and tasted amazing. The hot and sour soup for a large is only $4. The $2 pan fried buns that comes with 3 is ok. A bit soggy. Highly recommend this place. It's tucked away on the side street of 48 street. Very dingy but food is good and affordable.

I always come here for their beef noodle soup (extra beef). It's so good and the service is usually pretty fast unless you're getting steamed dumplings, which takes 10min. I get their pork and shrimp dumplings which are very flavorful.

Quick service type of restaurant - you order at the counter and you clear up your trays after. The service is great, the staff is friendly. I was a big fan of the food. It was right up my alley. We ordered the beef stew noodle soup, pan fried dumplings, steamed pork and leek dumplings, and scallion pancakes. Fried dumplings were crispy and crunchy and preferred over boiled. Noodle soup was flavorful. Pancakes were good. Overall, great affordable food.

Let's face it, you go to these places because they're cheap and efficient food. It's not about the service or the ambiance. It's cost effective. But the problem is that the filling to skin ratio is of FF. The skins are thick and the fillings are deficient. Otherwise, it's an ok deal. I did enjoy the beef sesame bun.

This is my new go-to for a 50ct bag of frozen pork dumplings ($15) and here's why. First off, I usually boil my dumprings (cuz it's quick and easy, duh). You can also get them pan fried for cheap at the shop if you want a quick snack or an add-on to a meal there. Now when they're boiled, you'll see a lot of juice in your water. A lot. And that's flaaavor (Uncle Roger would say). It could be aspic (used in soup dumplings) or chicken powder, not sure but I'm damn there's msg in it.

AMAZING FRIED DUMPLINGS! I happen to buy a bag of each of the frozen pork/leek and pork/shrimp for home. Since I love a crispy exterior, I fry the dumplings in olive oil under a low flame and it comes out AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! Their dumplings have thick skin so it fries well and I prefer a doughy dumpling as I'm addicted to the skin.

This place is a child hood favorite. Brings back great memories of when it was $1 dumplings and $3 soup noodles. The quality and flavor still remains the same. I was shocked that over the years they haven't went up much on pricing. All the deliciousness was $15.50 total and I bought a $10 bag of 50 frozen dumplings to go. If you ever stop by Kai Feng Fu, you need to get the dumplings and beef stew noodle soup. Then, I would recommend the sesame pancake and wonton soup. For $1.50 sesame pancake, you can't go wrong. If you don't mind just three slices of beef in there then go for the $2.75 beef pancake. Wonton soup is beyond worth it with 10 delicious light wontons in a seaweed broth. I'm glad they're still open during pandemic times and amazed at still how affordable the meal is.

Hard to complain about a hole in the wall restaurant that serves good quality food at very inexpensive prices. Due to the pandemic, it appears that all items have gone up a bit, but six pan fried pork & leek dumplings for $2 is still insanely cheap. I wasn't hungry and just had a snack. Ten dumplings for $3 deal is even better. If lucky, you could have a hot batch that's still got a crispy bottom. Not this day, I had them luke warm, yet the filling was still excellent. As a whole, it's still quite good, especially in a hurry. Once again, how can you complain at these ridiculous prices. They also have good beef and scallion pancake, which I ate on my last visit. If you are nearby and need a quick bite and on a budget, this is a good option.

Hidden hole in the wall that NEVER FAILS! At a price you simply cannot turn away from. Their dumplings have a thick skin and are sooo juicy, both fried and steamed. Personally, am a fan of the fried pork dumplings dunked in the spicy & soy sauce mixed together.

I finally decided to go yesterday, it did not disappoint. I agree with some of the other reviews, as it is a whole in the wall, but sometimes that is the best meal. As it was my firstbtime I wanted to order something simple. We ordered vegetable dumplings and scallion pancakes. Babaaaayyy. EVERYTHING was hot and delicious. I had asked about the pan-fried which was pork and she put it in as my order, so I was going to take it but changed my mind..well those were just as hot and delicious. We sat in the car to try them, and scolded our fingers in the process, but sooooo worth it. Definately will go back. One thing the other review didn't mention or I missed it...its cash ONLY!!!

Dumplings! I was craving dumplings and had to come here since I was already on 8th avenue area. This is one of the few dumpling place left. They did update pricing to reflect covid-- not much social distancing enforce as all staff are inside behind the window in the kitchen. All customers would enter the tiny shop and stand inside out of the cold- it does become crowded. A small shabby place but with good flavors. Dumplings are now sold sold by 6 instead of 5 for a bit more. Their pan-fried dumplings are always juicy, savory packed with meaty goodness. Yum.

02/16/20 Update Still the best place around -- and in all of New York; anyone who thinks otherwise can fight me on this. Despite the influx of hipsters and all of the entries into food blogs, Kai Feng Fu hasn't changed one bit in affordability and style (though a small markup over the years), and I respect their give no f*s attitude to shift towards accommodating waiguoren's palates. I still come here regularly, maybe once a month, and it still makes me relive memories of coming after-school during my high-school days, and I can't tell if it's the nostalgia or the pork grease, but regardless, this place will always taste like home.

Inflation has finally reached the worn down walls of Kai Feng Fu. On my most recent visit, $2 yielded five crispy pan-fried dumplings. Still a relative bargain but gone are the days of 4 for $1 dumplings. Their frozen dumplings have also taken a 50% increase from $10 to $15 for a bag of 50. On the bright side, their hot sauce has tremendously improved. Tangy, spicy, and ultra red, it is the perfect accompaniment to the juicy dumplings.

Love the orange friend steak and wonton soup. Service was quick and easy. The food was hot and delicious.

Little hole in the walls i swear are half the time THE BEST eaaaats no joke! We needed to eat somewhere for breakfast and to kill some time. Nothing fancy or special here and feels like some of those quick eats in chinatown, where you may be sharing a table with ppl not in your party. That don't bother us but it may for others. We ordered fried dumplings, beef noodle soup, and scallion pancake. The scallion pancake was a bit too thick for my liking and i need a lot of scallion in it. The dumplings and beef noodz were soooo good though! And this all cost like ~$10 omfg i miss these delish cheap eats. I could eat there for dayssss. So much flavor in that beef noodle soup. People running in and out of here for take out or sit for a quick meal.

It's a fair rating for the food and service. I've had this dumpling joint bookmarked for a long time, and thankfully I did not rush here. It's a no-frills hole-in-the-wall like many reviewers have mentioned, and the staff here pumps food out with such speed like no one's business. However, the dumplings here aren't as good as I expected; the dumplings were too greasy and the skin is a tad thick. The beef noodle soup have a decent base but the noodles were the udon style kind, which I do not prefer, and the beef is the shank, which I was surprised because I was expecting chunks instead of slices. And for good measure, I decided to throw in the scallion pancake because hey, we should try that whenever a restaurant offers it right? Alas, it was chewy and lacked scallions... Sigh.

I came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon since I live nearby. The place is basically a hole in the wall so don't expect much in terms of ambiance. However, the food speaks for itself. I ordered the beef noodle soup, the wonton noodle soup, and an order (6 for $2) of pan fried pork and chive dumplings. I wish I could order more but sadly I only have one stomach. The food was freshly made and super hot. The beef noodle soup was on the greasy side and the beef was a bit too fatty for me. The wonton noodle soup was full of wontons and the noodles were chewy. The dumplings were very crispy and the pork filling was juicy. I would skip the beef noodle soup but definitely get the wonton noodle soup and the pan fried dumplings. I would come back, maybe I'll try their pan fried pork baos next time. FYI - it's cash only like the rest of Chinatown.

I've been a customer of this dumpling shack since they first open with the first owner. Gone are the days when the food were affordable and big serving portions. Nevertheless, they are still good and affordable compared to other places. The ambiance is not fancy, eat and go type of deal and no tips required.

Been going here for years but haven't been back for more than a year or so. It satisfied my dumpling craving It is now $2 for 6 dumplings, spring rolls $1.25 for two. Price has gone up but still delicious and affordable. The dumpling wrapper is not too thick and the filling inside was pretty decent and flavorful. I will be back to order their frozen dumplings and test those out as well!

So good! And soooooo cheap! Love this place. 10 dumplings for $3 and they are delicious. Try the Pan fried pork buns too! Everything I have ever gotten here has been delicious. Must go and try

I love my street dumpling and there basically a grab and go meal ! First time here ... there entrance to order food is very small window inside ! I just got only a small order of 10 dumplings for $3. It's very greasy . I took mine and sat inside Sunset Park! My order tasted a bit plan. I needed more hot sauce ...you may need a towel to soak up the grease it's on . Eh . Probably won't be back for this ... it needs to be cooked more also . The dough tasted a bit tough also! Maybe it was the time of day ! I went here ... if you go , asked for it cooked more if you can ..other then that I WONT be back.

SUPER cheap prices - Only 3 large tables to sit at - I would recommend the fried dumplings and the wonton soup - The normal boiled dumplings have A LOT of dough. Too much for my liking. - Make sure you clean up after yourself