What a surprise find in the FQ. Everything was delicious. We tried so many things our table was overflowing. The staff were great and made excellent recommendations. This is a cute and cozy spot. We will definitely be back. read more

After bourbon street, we came here for a late dinner craving dim sum, since the restaurant stays open until 10pm. In terms off atmosphere, this restaurant is by the heart of the French quarter and filled with a cozy interior. The servers were quick and gave helpful recommendations. We ordered the xiaolongbao and the chicken eggplant. Both were pretty tasty. The chicken and eggplant were tender, sweet and flavorful. Overall, I preferred the xialongbao since you could tell they were freshly made and steamy hot. The xiaolongbao are always favorites of mine. The food hit the spot for a Chinese food craving, but the prices were a bit high in my mind for food. Still hits the spot though! read more

Dian Xin - Xiao Long Bao (6) - Dim Sum Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I had the Xiao Long Bao, and they were good. The menu suggests you eat them with a piece of ginger and sauce, but no ginger is provided and I don't know what they mean by sauce, as only soy sauce and black soy sauce are provided. Which of these? Or another sauce which want provided? Anyway, the sauce-less long bao were good. Next I had the crawfish jianbing. I'd never had jianbing before, but the menu description sounded excellent--crepes with scrambled egg, sesame seeds, scallions, hoisin, chili paste, cilantro, and crunchy wonton strips. In truth, it was 90% iceberg lettuce. I asked the waitress afterwards and she said iceberg lettuce is traditional. Ok. I guess I'm the rube. That said, if the menu had mentioned iceberg lettuce, I never would have ordered this! I didn't taste any scallions and there was nothing crunchy about it. The crawfish were very fishy tasting, which I found weird because they are in season. I've eaten Chinese food in Chinatown in New York, San Francisco, Orange County, California, all over. I've never seen iceberg lettuce in anything. Please, menu writers, if something is made with 90% of something, please list it on the menu. For the love of God. Ug. Just ug. So disappointed. Nothing sours my mood faster than a crummy meal out. read more

Dian Xin - Iceberg lettuce. Waitress said this is normal. Here, you can have mine! - Dim Sum Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Darted in here during our visit to New Orleans during a rainy day. When it started to rain and we were getting hungry. Great place we split Szechuan beef and it was fantastic. Veggies weren't overcooked and NOT soaked in gravy. Really good read more

This was surprisingly pretty good! Having traveled around the world and somehow always eating Chinese food no matter what country or state I'm in, there's been some highs and lows. This was honestly pretty decent even though it has an industrial hipster vibe. Aside from anime playing on a TV, and some food posters on the wall , I wouldn't think it was a Chinese food place. Most of us ordered the beef noodle soup and while the bowl looked small, it was packed with noodles and beef and we left pretty stuffed. Broth was decent and not too salty. My bro in law had the hot and sour soup and he said it was pretty tasty too. My only gripe, which made me dock a star, was the very sloooooow service. read more

Dian Xin - Stewed Beef Noodle Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If you want authentic dumplings... just GO. LOOK NO FURTHER! DONT EVEN DOUBLE CHECK... bc I've been here 3 times with my kids and friends.. we all love it! Great flavor. Diamond in the rough, hole in the wall dumpling restaurant. Staff are super cool and give off a comfortable vibe. Restaurant is very clean and the food is sooo fresh! I get so excited that when people at the tables next to me look over and question about my dishes, I even offer them a taste bc ITS JUST THAT GOOD! read more

One of our favorite places in New Orleans. Dian Xin was a good combination of comfort food with unique twist. I enjoyed the shrimp and crawfish dumplings. I've never seen that before. They were huge dumplings I'm not used to seeing. The taste was great too. Hot n sour soup was a surprise. I have a general baseline for this type of soup as they can all taste the same but this one was a great balance of sour and savory. The soup itself is a meal in its own since it comes with a lot in it. Lastly, the jianbing was great. I haven't had one since I've been to Chicago, and this one was just as good as the one I found in Chinatown. The braised beef was tender and I loved the sweet sauce they put in it. read more

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The restaurant interior has a modern feel with Taiwanese dishes on the wall. I ordered 2 xiao long bao, wonton soup, and a braised tofu for takeout. The soup dumplings were delicious with a savory soup inside. My kids devoured them quickly. The wonton soup was yummy. Usually when I order braised tofu, it has a brown sauce and veggies poured over it. This tofu was braised in the sauce, but it was plated with a little bit of sauce. The highlight dish was the xiao long bao. The wait time for takeout was almost 20 minutes, so just be prepared. If you come here, get the soup dumplings. It's the best in New Orleans! read more

Spicy Xiao Long Bao was delicious just as others claimed and the Crabmeat & Crawfish Bao was a must while in NOLA! Service was excellent and prices were reasonable read more

Dian Xin - Spicy Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Short walk from the trolley. Not much of space for seatings to hold a big group but I do notice they had lots of Togo orders when we were waiting for our food. Very attentive staffs. My 7 years old date decided on the ordering. We got the walnut shrimp with a side of rice, Xiao Long Bao (Soup Filled Pork Dumplings) and Crabmeat & Crawfish Bao (Dian Xin's take on the normal XLB...but with a New Orleans twist). My favorite between the two bao would be the crabmeat & crawfish. Everything was delicious. Like my nephew said, I give it a 10 star...lol read more

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Some of the best food I've tasted in New Orleans and great for vegetarians. Really delicious.

Not sure how this place has a 4.4 rating--maybe because Chinese cuisine isn't as common in NOLA. Unfortunately, what completely killed my appetite was seeing a mouse scurry from where I was sitting into the middle of the restaurant. There were also a couple of flies buzzing around. The staff looked startled too, and although someone eventually removed the mouse, it took a few minutes. As for the food: the cold noodles were visually appealing and refreshing in the heat. The shrimp jianbing (Chinese-style crepe) was just okay--too heavy on the lettuce and hoisin sauce. The green beans were drenched in oyster sauce, and the phoenix claws (chicken feet) didn't meet the mark. The space felt small and dimly lit, and the food came out slowly, one dish at a time. read more

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Chinese food in New Orleans? Located about two long blocks from our timeshare in the eastern section of the French Quarter farthest from Canal Street. The $14 six crabmeat & crawfish bao tasted like pork bao, with no hint of seafood taste. Other reviewers have mentioned this also. The $14 chicken eggplant went well, with the chicken drowning in a pool of garlic sauce just the way I wanted it. Ample large strips of chicken soaked in tasty garlic sauce. The $20 sizzling garlic shrimp was the highlight of the meal, with a dozen plus breaded shrimp over a bed of white onions. Could have eaten this without the rice, it was that good. Minimal ambiance and very loud. But the prices are lower too, as they have passed on the savings to the customer. read more

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Lots of great choices here. Read the menu as it tells you how to eat the Xia Long Bao. For a blustery day, the Xia Long Bao and steamed Pork Bao were great choices. I also had the Peach Melon Green tea. My only complaint on the tea is that the pot leaks when you pour. It was a mess. Be extra careful and have extra napkins. My husband liked the Sesame Chicken and it was a large portion. read more

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Very good dim sum. The Shu Mai is excellent, good Shrimp Har Gow, and really good Char Siu JianBing. Also, good Chive Cakes, Crabmeat & Crawfish Bao, and Pan-Fried Tiny Bao. Excellent service and great ambiance. Best black vinegar we've ever had and a perfect sauce for the dumplings. There are many menu options that seem to be well worth trying, so we plan on returning. read more

Ordered take-out on a busy Christmas Day. It was easy enough to do online. There was a line out the door but they did an amazing job getting the takeout orders done. We ordered ahead / walked in and were out in no time at all. The food was packaged well - it was still piping hot after the trip home. read more

We found this restaurant by accident when we asked a local with a carry out order on the street how the food was. We just arrived in New Orleans and were hungry. What a delicious choice of soup and dim sum. We are fans! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the vegan mango chicken and veggie dumplings! It definitely is a small space but food was quick. My MIL thought the Mongolian beef was too spicy but my husband loved his chicken dish. read more

Okay y'all...... Cindy is a WONDERFUL waitress. The place is extremely small, but when I tell you EVERYTHING is delicious!!!! Dear Goodness. We enjoyed EVERYTHING. My honey chicken, thank you Cindy for the recommendation, the stir fry noodles, two different flavor of Dumplings, and them DAMN CUCUMBERS MY WORD. You're welcome in advance. The restaurant is small, but they make it work. read more

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Best wonton soup I've ever had! A gem hidden in downtown New Orleans. Very friendly koi fish to welcome you in. I'll be back!

Good, authentic dim sum. Lots of options. A little off the beaten path, especially with construction, but worth the trip.

Small place, not fancy. I ordered the jian bing and came back for more the next night. My wife had honey chicken and beef fried rice and enjoyed both meals. read more

Delicious! The buns are made by hand. The food is pretty solid with a lot of flavor. The server was attentive, forgot a couple of things with are orders but was very quick to get them when we reminded him. Overall great service and great food for a great price. Highly recommend! read more

As a big dim sum lover, I was highly disappointed with my time dining in at Dian Xin. For starters, the inside looked run down and dirty which was not a good sign. The service could've been better as they looked & acted like they didn't even care about being there. I get everyone has bad days, but at least try to do your job right. For the food, the taste was really bland and barely had any flavor to it. We ordered their Shu Mai ($9.00), Xiao Long Bao ($13.00), & Stewed Beef Jianbing ($12.00). Everything honestly tasted like it was store bought and microwaved. Very overpriced for the quality and taste. If you're craving dim sum, I'd recommend Panda King in Gretna or Yummy House in Kenner... not this place. read more

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My last Review was for the other one so I tried this location. *I personally didn't like this location.* The service was slow, after We were finishing they finally brung out the Tiny Bao . We had forgotten We had ordered it. They didn't really explain which dishes were which. Mostly they had young people working there which sorry they cared more about talking to each other than working. It was a disappointment compared to the other location which is closer to my hotel anyway. This location was a *long walk *past the French Market. Will I come again to this one NO I don't think I will. I will try the other location again though. There are too many restaurants that give better service to what We had to put up with that day. The food was good just like the other location. They serve some of the same stuff. My husband did get Phoenix claws which is just plain ole chicken feet lol yeah it was done in spices. My hubbie did enjoy them. They didn't even take the nails off though. Can you at least properly learn how to clean chicken feet? This was my least favorite restaurant my whole trip. (I had loved the other location last year though ) The prices are very reasonable though. I suggest going to the other location though read more

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My soup dumplings were on point, but those chicken wings were unforgettable! They were perfectly crispy and the sauce hit all the tastebuds in the most pleasant way. Service was absolutely awesome as well. I cannot wait to go back. Also loved the koi and the anime just there for kicks read more

Phenomenal food and friendly service! Going back next weekend. Great menu and plenty of choices to choose from. If you like dim sum, you'll LOVE this quaint yet pretty restaurant as it's a great atmosphere and the wait staff is great, as well. read more

This place is right in the French Quarter and definitely a must try. It has decent space and the service is efficient and staff members are friendly. Food is delicious and if you are looking for an Asian place in the French Quarter, go here! read more

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Amazing Chinese food! The soup buns were my absolute favorite. That being said- the place is small but service is lacking. They need to hire more staff to accommodate everyone. It took a while for anybody to even greet us, after we were seated plus a whole array of other delayed services. Will probably still come back, as the food was too good! But they could definitely use some more staff read more

Ordered take out on my last night in New Orleans via food delivery service. The veggie fried rice was plentiful and very flavorful. General Tso chicken and egg rolls were also delicious. They give you a lot of food and they also serve dim sum! Since it was a delivery order I picked things that would travel well and not need to be consumed right away. Would definitely order again. read more

Dian Xin quickly became one of my favorite spots in New Orleans. The dumplings were perfectly made fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. The jianbing was absolutely delicious, crisp on the outside with amazing texture and taste. Every dish we ordered felt thoughtfully prepared and authentic. The best part? The quality and portion sizes were outstanding for the price. It's rare to find food this good that also feels like such a great value. If you love Chinese comfort food done right, Dian Xin is a must-try! read more

We some of upon this restaurant based on a review from a friend. She said that she had been here before and that it was really good. We came in here not sure what to expect. They have a really small pond at the very entrance of the restaurant. There are a couple of fish in there. My little one really liked watching them.We sat down, a group of us. I think we were about a dozen people. We ordered all kinds of things. We had popcorn, chicken, dumplings, pork, chops, chicken, and green beans, cucumber salad, griddle cabbage. Calamari, hot and sour soup that had dumplings in it. I'm sure we ordered more, but I can't remember all of what there was on the table. We actually could've used one more table to accommodate all the plates that we had. We had a nice huge spread of things. The food was really good. Our waitress was awesome. I didn't catch her name, but because of her we came back another time. The second time that we came, we brought a different group of people with us. They also love the food. It was much better than what we expected. We weren't sure what to expect the first time around, because we were in New Orleans. The dumplings were phenomenal and my little and gobbled them up like the dumpling piggy that they are. You could've sworn that these dumplings were like candy. They were there one minute and the next they were gone. Everything was really delicious and flavorful. Our server was great. She went ahead and made small talk with us. We learned a little bit about her what her legs and dislikes were as far as food at the restaurant as well as who she brings there to eat when she comes to dine. She asked us about where we were from and asked us what type of dishes we usually order when we go out to eat. We had a really nice time. Service was top-notch. The second time that we came, it was for lunch, and let me tell you... this place gets very busy. We got lucky and found parking across the street. Otherwise, you have to know that it is on the block that faces the French market, across the street and on the other side of the block. I don't really know how to describe it, but there is an adult video arcade kind of catty corner from it. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody looking for Asian food in the New Orleans area. read more

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Small place, great for if your craving Chinese food! The service was fantastic, very sweet people! Nothing fancy in side which I liked bc you can be casual! Hot and Sour soup was incredible. I could eat it all day. Cucumber salad was so yummy and the beef noodles were so good, the beef was cooked so deliciously! I unfortunately didn't love the bao, it had too much meet in it for my liking, almost tasted like a meatball inside that's how thick the meat was. Great taste just not my vibe. read more

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Amazing find. Tourists clogging up every other place we walked by so we took a chance and both the dumplings and KP chicken was fabulous! Will be back! read more

Not everyone's food came out at the same time, my plate was the last one and everyone at my table had finished their food. A great restaurant would have comped my plate, that didn't happen. Then they cleaned the table next to me with Fabuloso spray, which is a super strong scent that overpowered my food. I don't recommend this place, it's ordinary fast food. read more

Great food and decent service. Restaurant is very small but they're pretty quick about seating you. I'm going to list the things we had bc they were all great. My only complaint is the last time we went, the server added 20% grat but didn't mention it, so we tipped another 25% on top of it. It's our fault for not noticing on the tab and I don't mind the added grat, but it is a little annoying. Xiao Long Bao Mongolian Beef Honey Chicken Pork Bao Buns Cucumber Salad Pan Fried Dumplings Szechuan chicken (spicy) read more

This was one of my favorite places to visit in Nola! Went here with a group of 3 on a Saturday night. It's a part of the French Quarter area, so you do have to hunt for street parking. But we luckily were able to find a spot right out front. We had a wait of about 20 minutes (we were able to get on the waitlist and got a text when our table was ready). Which gave us some time to walk around a bit before we ate dinner. They have great menu options and now they even have a few vegan options. My group ordered a lot so we could get a taste of everything. We got to try the Har gow, the crawfish and crab bao, shrimp fried rice, and braised tofu. All of which was wonderful. I do wish there was a different sauce option for the tofu but it wasn't bad. I am very picky when it comes to fried rice, but I truly enjoyed their rice. The space is very intimate and the staff is friendly. Food came out pretty quick and was PIPING hot; which I love! This is a must try! read more

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As a connouriser and fanatic of soup dumplings and dumplings in general, if you have never been to Dian Xin then you are doing your taste buds a disservice. This shop is able to host a few tables and they don't play around. The order to being served turnaround is super impressive. The broth in their soup dumplings is so good and I literally could have two trays by myself alone. All in all, this is a great spot to take a detour and enjoy Dian Xin while out exploring the FQ. read more

We've the needing Cajun food nonstop, so we decided to try something different. We originally looking for Vietnamese, but stumbled across this place. Walked in, and service was a lovely from the jump. We ordered the Peking duck appetizer to start off with, and it was all right. Duck wasn't the best I've had, but the bao buns seemed fresh and not too overpowering. My husband got the crawfish pad Thai, which was delicious, and our server recommended the dry red chili chicken, which was delicious, but really spicy. Closed out with the beignet and ice cream dessert option. We had a lot of fresh beignets during our visit, but these little bite-size morsels were such a nice treat to end the meal with. read more

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Killer little hole in the wall adjacent to the quarter. Charming ambiance, helpful service and the best damn Chicken Szechuan you'll ever have in your life! Hot and sour soup is a killer too. Elite Chinese food! read more

Dian Xin - Life changing Chicken Szechuan! - Dim Sum Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana