Found this Destination Dumplings stand during the NYC hot sauce expo. Usually dumpling sauce comes with the purchase of dumplings, this is the first spot I see charge an extra $2. I felt like that was a rip off so I skipped. I like how the jerk dumplings were garnished with pieces of pineapple, but the jerk chicken didn't have that jerk flavor for me. Could have had a better kick, probably would have been better if I had a sauce to go with it. I had better. There was also a Destination Tacos stand with the same $2 up buy gimmick to add cheese. Usually guac is the only topping you have to pay extra for. Although they were juicy, I feel like it's such a scam. read more

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Ill be honest, out of all the tents we tried at Smorgasborg, these were my least favorite offerings of the bunch. They do have a unique variety of dumplings ranging from Jerk Chicken to Korean Beef. My friend and I decided to pick up some chicken and Peking Duck dumplings which considering the crowd, did not take too long to obtain! The chicken ones were serviceable. Good flavor, soft wrapping. I did wish they were a bit juicier. The peking duck were a disappointment however. Normally duck offerings are the best a menu can offer, but these ones fell flat. Not much flavor, a bit dry. The hoisin sauce on top was very much needed. Overall, if they're you're only choice in the area, by all means, support! But maybe look elsewhere for dumplings if the opportunity arises. read more

Location: Bryant Park, Xmas village Service: Great nothing so special. Ambiance: Stall so not as big as you think but no issues, set-up was clean. Food: Tried their classic pork dumplings. As a dumpling girl myself, I can say it tasted really good and easy to consume. Had total of three orders in one day. Haha. Must try and perfect go to snacks. read more

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I worked up quite a hunger on my way here and this place delivered. I choose this restaurant regularly. All dishes show skill in flavoring. The complete team offers friendly service in a welcoming atmosphere. I want to increase this place's visibility. read more

After browsing all of the food options at Winter Village at Bryant Park, this was our second stop. We got some Korean Beef Dumplings and they hit the spot. We scarfed them down in a few minutes. I'd highly recommend this spot and would absolutely come back for more dumplings/other dishes! read more

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Stopped into the location at the Smorgasburg event in Prospect Park. Pointing that out because I thought the classic pork dumplings I ordered were good, but just not as fresh as if they probably would have been if made in-store. The spicy chili sauce WAS just that, spicy, but tasted really good and made the dish. read more

Destination Dumplings - Classic pork dumplings with spicy chili sauce. - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Destination Dumplings is the reason I have a dumpling addiction now! I got in line for this stand at the Jersey City smorgasburg event when I first tried them. My two cents would be to get on line EARLY if you're trying to have these at smorgasburg because they sell out very fast! And for good reason! Just be aware of the fact that you're probably going to end up waiting no matter what time you go because this place is really popular. We got the edamame dumplings with the pickled beet on top. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they taste AMAZING!!! They're so fresh and warm, made right in front of you and have a great authentic flavor. I will be back for more! I'd give them a 4.5/5 only because I feel like $8 is a lot to pay for the small portion size & the wait was SO long, but makes sense at the same time. Staff overall was so nice and wore masks! Make sure to try this out! read more

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Got the spicy bao buns and they were absolutely delicious! Your mouth will be on fire but you will love it. They have a stand at smorgasburg too! read more

Destination Dumplings - Spicy pork bao buns - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

OMG soooo good if you have time, stop by at the Bryant Park stand. Best thing I had all day today.

Stopped by Smorgasburg in Williamsburg and decided to fry these as the flavors sounded really interesting and they seemed popular based on the line. I ordered the Korean beef and pork & chive dumplings and it came with 4 of each. At over $2 a dumpling my expectations were pretty high and sadly, I was really disappointed. The dumplings were super tough and chewy and there was very little filling (for both kinds). My order did come out really fast so maybe they just didn't have enough time to cook? I would recommend trying some of the other dumpling options at the event. read more

Stumbled upon them while they were at the Tuesday Hudson Yards Smorgasburg. If you're coming out of the Hudson Yards station turn left away from the vessel to find the mini Smorgasburg!!! Came at 5:45pm-ish and they were still serving but all of Smorgasburg closed around 6:45pm. The Tuesday staff was friendly and said they also travel to other Smorgasburg weekday locations. The dumplings were juicy, warm and delicious. We used Apple Pay so we got 40% off our order! The Korean beef ones were my fave over the regular pork and chive (which were also great). They had other flavors as well. read more

Destination Dumplings - Pork and chive (left) and Korean beef (right) - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Try the Around the World Dumpling Sampler for a good assortment of dumplings! Served in neat bamboo plate with Classic Pork, Jerk Chicken, Korean Beef, Peking Duck and Edamame. My favorites were Classic, Korean and Peking. read more

Destination Dumplings - Around the World Dumpling Sampler (Classic Pork, Jerk Chicken, Peking Duck, Korean Beef, and Edamame) - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

A pop up dumpling place in Bryant park?? Yeah, I probably should have gone with some hotdogs or sandwiches. The dumplings were very dry and dense (almost like a hamburger ptty. They have a gimmick with wacky flavors. I tried the jerk chicken one, and it was just weird. I mean, I finished it... and yes, the sauce wasn't soy sauce... But I question my own judgement to give this place 2 stars over 1. I waited 5 minutes just to get served crappy dumplings that are outclassed by frozen ones from Costco... Ok, but they got some novel flavors. 2 stars. read more

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Was in the area and been meaning to give them a shot. Glad I did! My cousin was visiting from Germany and it waa her first time trying dumplings or bao. She loved it! As did I, as expected. The customer service was great and there wasn't a line so I got my food quick. Definitely worth the price! #BaoDown read more

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Instant happy place meal in such a small presentation. Amazing ! I tried them at Smorsburg in BK and after waiting on a long line they did not disappoint . Cant wait for their brick and mortar to open up . Wonderful . read more

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The dumplings were so tasty and cooked to perfection. My daughter loved them and she is extremely picky about what she will eat!

These barely had any flavor even the jerked chicken dumplings. Dumpling casings already lack flavor. The stuffing inside is what makes them and if you're stuffing is boring and lacks flavor then it ruins the dumpling. read more

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I purchased 2 orders of dumplings from Destination Dumpling's pop-up in Bryant Park. The Peking duck portion was small, on the drier side but generally had fine sauce. The jerk chicken dumpling was tasty and spicy, but fell apart quite easily. The real problem with Destination Dumplings is that the prices are downright insulting. at the current moment it costs $9 for an order of 5 dumplings that are 50-75% the size of what you would expect from your run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant ($10 for the Peking Duck). For comparison of NYC dumpling prices I will quote the current market rate for two institutions where I have consumed dumplings of equal or higher quality: Mimi Cheng's: 8 Dumplings for $13.15 ($1.64 a dumpling) - some of the best dumplings I have eaten. Also a very creative approach! Vanessa's Dumplings: 4 Dumplings for $2.50 ($0.63 a dumpling). From my visit, the goal of Destination Dumpling's is to profit off of those visiting Bryant Park during the holiday season rather than provide quality, creative food at a reasonable price. I cannot advise against this pop-up enough. read more

Had the chance to try this truck out at the Governors Ball. We sampled their pork dumplings and they were alright, nothing fantastic. It was $15 for just 4 of their dumplings which was a little expensive, even for a festival in my opinion. They weren't anything to write home about, but they weren't bad. I found the wrapper to be a little thicker than what I'm used to for a dumpling which made it a little tough to chew. The soy sauce they had tasted a little funky as well, not in a good way. Overall this experience was pretty underwhelming and I'm not sure I'd go again. read more

Was able to finally check out the Smorgasburg WTC location, which is not that far from my job, so knowing I can come here every Friday make me so happy. So dumplings, my coworker and I shared the "Around the world" sampler (Korean beef, Peking duck, edamame, jerk chicken and classic pork). Which cost $23 for 12 dumplings. These dumplings are the holy Grail of dumplings! All were so tasty and like that the dough is nice and thin. If you ever go to a smorgasburg you need to check out their stand!!! read more

Destination Dumplings - Around the world sampler - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

We tried these dumplings at smorgasburg this year and they were very tasty! I love the unique approach and flavor this team brings to making delicious dumplings. You can tell a lot of heart goes into the process. I look forward to trying them again! read more

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Absolutely adore this place. They pop up all over the city! Typically catch them with Smorgasurg! Don't be fooled by the other dumplings at Smorg o(?) maos bao?? No thanks dry and flavorless! These dumplings actually have serious flavor Really hoping they get a permanent place soon. Their dumplings are not the traditional Chinese style dumpling but something that is actually fun and exciting with different unique and specialty flavors. oMG and their spicy pork baos and the best I've ever tasted. Be sure to follow them in insta to find out where there delicious handmade dumplings will be popping up next!! read more

This booth was started by two Queens-natives with a fascination with and passion for cooking dumplings. You can usually find them at Smorgasburg Williamsburg on Saturday's and Smorgasburg Prospect Park on Sunday's. The dumplings are made fresh from locally sourced items. I ordered an Around The World platter which was great to share with my friends. We had the Jerk Chicken Dumpling w/ pineapple salsa, Peking Duck dumpling, Korean beef dumpling, Edamame dumpling, pork and chive dumpling. They often change the menu to reflect the diversity within NY! read more

Destination Dumplings - Jerk Chicken Dumpling w/ pineapple salsa, Peking Duck dumpling, Korean beef dumpling, Edamame dumpling, pork and chive dumpling - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Let me tell you, Destination Dumplings was truly outstanding. I don't want to leave because of the ambience. Korean Beef Dumplings was over and above my expectations, it was very yummy, I am pleasantly surprise. The service was also excellent and everyone was friendly. This is such a cool neighborhood gem. read more

Really disappointed with these dumplings. I ordered the set of 5 Korean Beef dumplings. They were pretty expensive ($9 for 5 dumplings) and not really worth it. The filling was dry and SUPER salty. So. Much. Salt. It came with a sauce drizzled on top and was sprinkled with sesame seeds, so that was nice, but it did not help balance out the saltiness. Way too expensive, way too dry, way too mediocre to warrant another visit. read more

Amazing!! Absolutely delicious dumplings and bao. Very authentic - sauces were great. You could tell they were made with love.

Had these at Bryant park during the holiday market. Absolutely amazing! Would highly recommend the Bao and Korean BBQ dumplings.

The quality of food here is very good also everything is is handmade which makes the food taste 10x better

We went to the pop up at Citi Field. The two stars are for the dumplings which were passable. However zero stars for service. Our order came out in pieces and we waited half an hour for them. Not good when you're there to see a game. read more

Great fusion dumplings. Handmade to perfection. The jerk chicken is one of the best things ive ever eaten. Some good they are dangerous. Can't wait to eat some more. read more

First timers during Smorgasburg 2018 - Amazing dumplings in NYC hands down. They always have cool new creations.