North Dumplings Essex

Super crowded with very few tables. Not a place to sit and chat for a long time. Eat and leave quickly. I recently did a taste test comparison of this place vs North Dumpling on Division Street and this location won easily. I ordered sesame pancake plain, hot and sour soup and 10 fried pork and chive dumplings at each location. Essex Street location beat the Division Street location in every single item 1) Dumplings had thinner skin 2) Hot and sour soup was less gloopy here 3) Pancake was lightly crisp and fluffier Although Division Street had a slightly better crust on their dumplings, the thick dough and uneven crispness detracted from the dumpling. The Essex Street dumplings had almost no crunch on the skin but the thinness and moderate amount of meat was more enjoyable.

Small and cozy restaurant in Chinatown serving mainly dumplings both fried and steamed along with noodles and a variety of side dishes such as spring rolls (Vegetarian), sesame pancakes, and chives pancakes (small and round). The restaurant is clean and workers there are very nice and welcoming. It is the best dumpling place in town. Especially for the cheap price I’ve been going here since high school and they recently just moved here from a block down it is cleaner and nicer than I remember.

I cannot rave about this place enough. The food was excellent and the value is unheard of for NYC. The dumplings are tasty and cooked properly, you get 10 for $4.50 and the real star of the show is the sesame pancake. It’s more like a bread of tasty goodness. I imagine that’s what heaven feels like lol but seriously it was that good. I was blown away and it’s only $2. The place is small but has 4 or 5 tables if you wanna eat in. I got dumplings, the pancake and a soda for $8. The place is cash only so be prepared. Can’t wait to come back soon and try other things. I have no doubt it’s all excellent as well. You simply need to go.

Best dumplings I’ve ever had, bar none. So good, in fact, they inspired a tradition called first of the month dumps (ew), wherein my friends and I come here, you guessed it, on the first of every month. We also bought merch. Literally obsessed. Thank you to the woman at Bathhouse Williamsburg who recommended this place. Lives were changed. It’s a small space, so be prepared for limited seating. Also, bring cash!

My first venture into Chinatown led me to North Dumpling, and what a discovery it was! After navigating the bustling streets, I was looking for a place with good reviews that offered a hassle-free experience, and North Dumpling delivered perfectly. Stepping inside, I was greeted by a warm, friendly atmosphere, and the service was super efficient. On a chilly day, their hot and sour soup felt like it had magical healing properties – it was absolutely delicious and comforting. But the real stars of the show were, of course, the dumplings. I opted for the pork and chive pan-fried dumplings, and they were, in a word, phenomenal. Juicy, soft, and packed with flavor, these dumplings are truly something I think about daily. At 10 for just $3-4, they are an absolute steal and offer incredible value for the taste. I also tried a chive pancake, which was equally "bussin'" as some would say – perfectly cooked and a great complement to the dumplings. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was served hot and ready in minutes. While it's a small, "hole-in-the-wall" spot, the quality of the food and the friendly service more than make up for it. Many people opt for takeout, which is a great idea, especially if you want to enjoy them in a nearby park. I seriously regretted not grabbing more to take home. I will absolutely be back to North Dumpling; it's a 10/10 experience!