North Dumpling 北方锅贴

The dumplings are so good + i had a crunchy roll thing that was delicious too The prices are too unreal and the food is filling. I love the atmosphere If it was close to my college it would be my daily to go Anyways ima come here often now The lady was so nice... i started missing my mom

A great neighborhood dumpling spot, no nonsense or fluff but delicious food at great prices. Quick, efficient and friendly service…sit with locals as there’s limited seating. Possibly cash only.

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.

For authentic Chinese pancakes, definitely stop by North Dumpling in Chinatown! Their crispy chive pancakes (filled with vermicelli noodles) are bursting with flavor whereas the sesame is soft and fluffy. I will admit the beef noodle soup is a pass and the atmosphere is not the most inviting. But prices are so beyond affordable that I will certainly be back!

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.