North Dumpling 北方锅贴

For the price, I have no complaints. Ten dumplings, steamed or fried, for just $5 is a great deal. The kimchi is spectacular, and you get a big container for a good price. The spring rolls are also really good. Everything tastes fresh and delicious. Cash only! The wonton soup is great—the broth and wontons are amazing, but the noodles aren’t the best. I highly recommend this place; it’s my favorite spot. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. One of the few places open late on Sunday nights. We ordered everything we wanted from the menu, and the total was just $23—we couldn’t even finish all the food.

Dumplings are the best in Chinatown. They have two locations and this one has inside seating. Dumplings are hand made and fresh. Chef makes them in front so you can watch. The sesame pancake with pork was also very good and recommended. Note: Cash Only. There is an ATM inside.

This is one of the better cheap eat places around Chinatown that is not a tourist trap. Forget about Shu Jiao Fu Zhou where it’s chaos, or Chang Lai Fishballs which is cramped and tiny, North Dumpling is spacious, clean, and quiet. I’d say it’s a place where the locals go for a cheap meal. It operates like a one-stall food court with more affordable prices. You order and pay (cash only) at the counter, go find a place to sit, and you wait for your dishes to be called. Yeah, I don’t think they take names or assign numbers lol. Once you finish, you take your bowls and plates to the counter, or you can leave them at the table but you’d better tip accordingly. Their menu is more extensive than the aforementioned SJFZ or CLF, meaning it’s less specialized. That said, the name sake does have the word “dumpling” in it, so we did order the potstickers which only come with one combination of fillings: pork and chives. The order came with 10 potstickers for $4. Great deal and you don’t have to stand at the street corners to enjoy. Each table have soy sauce, vinegar, and chili sauce. Another thing to note is they supply forks instead of chopsticks. They probably do have chopsticks but we didn’t bother to ask because everyone (all Chinese) used forks while we were there. Potstickers were good. We also asked for an order of Chive Pancakes - $3 for 2. While good, I’ve had better ones in Flushing. The filling was less full nor as tasty. Overall, I would recommend this place as part of your Chinatown food crawl.

I’ve been a loyal customer for over 10 years, and they never disappoint. The people here are lovely, and the food is absolutely delicious. My go-to order is the pan-fried dumplings (10 for $4) paired with the small hot and sour soup ($2.50)—it’s hands down the best in Chinatown! I also highly recommend the chive pancakes—2 for just $3. They’re a must-try. Great food, amazing value, and wonderful people. Highly recommend!

Dumpling was awesome, both fried and steamed. We had sesame pancake that was fresh from the oven. Perfect for a cold day. The owners are a loving and cheerful couple who work both front and back end. The price is very affordable. Spend your $3+ on affordable and great quality food here.

While there are other places in Chinatown that primarily serve dumplings, North Dumpling is the one where you’d actually want to eat inside. It is clean and bright though devoid of any decor. The dumplings start at $4 for 10. The chives and pork steamed dumplings soup ($6.50) was a simple yet satisfying meal.

I found this place while I was walking by because I saw the sign for the 10 dumplings for $4. I wasn’t really expecting anything but I was very pleasantly surprised. The people there are really nice and you can see them make the dumplings. I really recommend this place, the dumplings were really tasty and for that price you can’t find better than that.

This place is so cozy giving the feels of delicious traditional Chinese food. I tried their 牛肉面 which is their beef noodle soup and gosh was that so good. They made sure to pack me in some good veggies along with bringing in warm flavorful broth. The ladies were very sweet as I tried out ordering in mandarin and I definitely will be coming here again to try more on their menu. Definitely worth my $10!