What a fantastic little hidden gem! Dumplings were quite delicious and loved the fact the cashier spoke like 7 different languages! Authentic dumplings! If I lived closer it would be on my regular go list! read more

Used to be really good pre covid and then something changed and they started to make them very thick and salty. Very disappointed but when there were good, they were GOOD, but it's just bad now. read more

i WANTED to love Dumpling Man from the moment i saw the old cantonese lady cooking in the kitchen!! but FAIL i thought the dumplings would be legit but the dumplings WERE NOT FRESHly fried so the wrappers had hardened a bit as they cooled ---the shrimp filling went well with the corn ---the pork filling wasn't bad the dumpling fillings weren't bad, but the skins were too thick & i WISH they were hot & fresh! ---golden coin: a flaky pastry with mustard greens inside.. could have been flakier! stick to the cheaper & more delicious Prosperity Dumpling in chinatown! read more

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I think these are a great little snack. You can get ten dumplings for about $8. They do have a Lunch special which is less than $5, making this an option for a quick inexpensive lunch. Since I have only had chicken dumplings, I cant review the rest. Tip: while you wait, go get soy sauce, chopsticks, and a fork to take with you if you are planning to eat elsewhere. That stuff isnt in the bag. Also, they have a rewards program. Get a card and get it stamped. read more

They have gone completely downhill, terrible dumokjngs, extremely dry. Used to be a big fan but recently just a disappointing experience.

I love dumplings, and so I was super excited to try these. But that excitement died and withered away after the first bite :( I tried all the dumplings except the pork and soup dumpling. I requested they be seared. They were not good at all, i couldnt finish my combo, so I jumped to the banana and pumpkin dessert dumplings, oh no that wasnt much better. The dumplings don't taste right, its hard to explain. The filling has a off taste, and the dipping sauce is watery and tastes like white vinegar. Dumplings in general should be eaten right away cause they get mushy, but these came out mushy. Not worth another trip, frozen dumplings taste better! Happy Yelping :) read more

Small, quaint and cute.. This is what I think about Dumpling Man. You can see the dumplings being cooked in front of you. For the price of 6 dumplings it comes to about $5.50. To me that's pretty steep if you think about how much they are in Chinatown. You can get 8 of them for $2 at Prosperity Dumpling. For the what I paid at Dumpling Man I could have gotten 24 of them at Prosperity Dumpling. It took about 10min for them to give it to us, so it was kinda slow. On the good side the dumplings were really tasty. Not bad if it's the only dumplings in the area. read more

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If you like dumplings with thick Dow and super salty: Go for it!! It's just gross! Disappointing. read more

Fortunately, Dumpling Man now has Vegan Soup Dumplings--which they bill as the only vegan soup dumpling in New York. They are wonderful--as in knock-your-socks-off wonderful--so I feel lucky after all they're just a couple of blocks from where I live. The server instructed me to eat them over the little cup, because they have liquid inside. Thank you, Dumpling Man--and thank you for the free Wi-fi. read more

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There's a few things that scare me about this place: 1. The smug look on the animated dumpling logo. 2. The ridiculous quickness and quantity in which the women behind the glass make the dumplings. It's an up-close dumpling sweat-shop. 3. The fact that anyone would even think to make a pumpkin dumpling. All in all, the dumplings are good....but nothing more than that. They are tasty and the selection of sauces is great. But, as others have said, it may be a bit overpriced, particularly when compared to some of your more authentic options in Chinatown. read more

So, I trekked from Union Square to get here just cuz this came highly recommended by a friend. I was a bit disappointed. The logo is cute, but the dumplings werent all that good. Maybe cuz I am used to the dumplings my grandma made.. these were just ok. the dough was too sticky and thick for my taste. It was cool to see the women making the dumplings from scratch. Wasnt too fond of the green veggie dumplings, tasted funny.. and having to pay extra for sauce?? noo.... thats just not right. It was cheap tho, so 3 stars it is. read more

So the original WOW has worn off, and I'm looking at this place with a more critical eye. The dumplings are a bit overpriced (considering their size) and even though they are made fresh, it takes way too long for them to be made. The result is that a place that is meant to be a quick snack, becomes a bit of a hassle and probably not worth the time or money. Ok, that was harsher then I meant it to be, because I do think the dumplings are pretty good, just not as amazing as I first thought. read more

I first came to Dumpling Man during a drunken night out and I thought Dumpling Man was pretty much the best thing to ever grace the planet. On my 2nd sober visit I was prepared to judge Dumpling Man in a more reasonable state... Dumpling Man has a cute exterior with an adorable "Dumpling Man" mascot on the sign. The mascot resembles something straight out of a Pokemon cartoon. The interior is small, but the space is used well. You can watch your dumplings being prepared (I admit it's not as easy as I had thought) in a sushi bar like set up. They have lots of press articles around the place that feature the restaurant. They also have fun "Dumpling Man" apparel for those that want to take their Dumpling Man experience to the next level by getting a souvenir. The pork dumplings are perfect...incredible...the perfect amount of dough and meat. I love the sauces. I'm the type of person who likes to drown my food in sauce, and the nice part is there is lots of sauce literally wherever you turn in the small restaurant. They serve beer, which really hit the spot with my pork dumplings! The Dumpling Man is a fantastic choice for those on a budget. These Dumplings are cheap! Plus, they accept credit cards and there is no minimum amount, which is great when dumplings are this inexpensive and you are the type that only carries plastic. I wanted to give this place 4 stars, but let me explain the 3 star rating. While the pork dumplings were fabulous, the shrimp dumplings were horrible. They just didn't taste fresh to me. So, I say go to Dumpling Man! Enjoy their delicious fresh dumplings; just steer clear of the shrimp dumplings! read more

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Still holds the crown for best dumplings in the area. Dumpling man may not seem like much, but the food is incredibly delicious and comes out in relatively quick time. It's also a great place to hang with friends, especially the outdoor seating area. read more

I can honestly say these are one of the best dumplings I've had. Ordered the soup dumplings and a mix of steamed and seared dumplings shrimp, chicken and pork they did not disappoint! Will definitely be coming back for more! Ordered some to go as well the family loved them! read more

I liked it! Tasted very good! I got the shrimp dumplings, veggie dumplings, and pumpkin dumplings read more

Dumpling Man - Veggie Dumpling, Shrimp Dumpling, Sweet Dumpling, Side of Asian Tahini Sauce - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Freshly made dumplings cooked to order. Visited at the end of October and absolutely loved the place. Cozy, intimate, and fresh. Honestly, it can't get better than this. The lady making the dumplings is the real deal. You can order 1/2 dozen or full dozen. Choose your filling: beef, chicken pork, shrimp, and veggie. Then choose how you want it cooked: pan seared or steamed. I got all mine steamed and they were cooked to perfection. No complaints. Hopefully next time we are in NYC I can come back. Even if it's for an afternoon or late night snack... have to find a way to make it back. Note: cash is king. Thanks for the happy moment, Dumpling Man! read more

Dumpling Man - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Maybe I'm spoiled by the cheap and bomb Chinese food in LA's San Gabriel Valley, but these dumplings were definitely meh. Meh. Also at midnight, they only had steamed dumplings left. I think the seared would've been way better. I got the sampler ($6.50) which lets you try 1 of each of their dumplings, plus 2 extra of your choice. I didn't get to choose. The veggie one had a strange herb in it which I wasn't expecting. The shrimp and the pork were ok... the pork one had corn in it which is interesting. The white guy taking our order was really rude. First of all he didn't let me choose which extra dumplings I wanted to try for the sampler. Then, he complained about us eating in in Chinese to his co-workers. Right in front of us. Little did he know that we had people with us who understood Chinese. Maybe he was mad that we ordered take-out but were actually deciding to eat there? Regardless, that is totally unprofessional. Overall it was a waste of $6.50 and I wish my drunchie craving self hadn't wanted dumplings and hadn't decided to go here. The only plus is that it's open until 12:30 am, which is basically the only reason we went here. Plus it has a cute logo. read more

SO disappointing. Such a cute name.. such a cute old asian lady making the dumplings, and such potential. BUT, when I came here and got dumplings, the wrappers were hard and dry. We got 3 different types: shrimp, pork and "golden coin," which was a pastry-like dumping with mustard greens. The shrimp and pork weren't too bad, but the mustard green filling wasn't anything worth mentioning. oYYYEeee... for now, I'll stick with dumplings from chinatown :) read more

Dumpling Man - Pork, Shrimp, and Golden Coin - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

CASH ONLY. But fear not, they have an ATM inside. Let me start off with saying I REALLY enjoyed this place, and honestly.. I was hesitant to try it out. (I wasn't but like, you know what I mean. I thought it wouldn't live up to Vanessa's Dumplings.) But dare I say it? That's right: They're better than Vanessa's. The bf and I tried the sampler which consisted of shrimp, chicken, veggie, and pork. They all have different colored dumpling dough, so it's easy to tell the difference. The veggie dumpling has tofu, and it was surprisingly really good. I mean, I already knew it would be, but dang. It really was good. The pork dumpling was one of my faves, along with the shrimp. The shrimp dumpling has cabbage, white fish, and corn. The chicken dumpling has hints of ginger. Overall, really good dumplings. They have soup dumplings too, but it was really hot out, so I thought I'd melt if I had soup dumplings. But I definitely want to try them out. You can see the ladies making dumplings in front of you, which is cool. Definitely will be back for more with the boyfriend! read more

Dumpling Man - The Sampler: orange is chicken, green is veggie, lighter ones are shrimp and pork. - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

I'm in town visiting from New Orleans and this place came as a recommendation. They did not disappoint. When you walk in you can see the ladies making the different dumplings. We sat directly in front and watched until our order was ready. We have a sampler dumpling platter of vegetable , shrimp and chicken, soup dumplings and a half and half platter. They were all fill of amazing flavors. This will be the dumpling spot every-time I come in town. read more

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Delicious dumplings. Surprisingly their veggie dumpling was my favorite. Tried the chicken and shrimp also. Got both the steamed and the pan-fried ones. Enjoyed both versions. Price is reasonable as the dumplings are really filling, I think I ate 5 and got super full. We got one of the "special sauces" but didn't think it was that spectacular and worth the $1+ more. Cash only! Next time when it's colder outside, I'll come back and try the soup dumplings. read more

Just ok. I got an order of pork and shrimp. The pork was good but the shrimp was really bizarre. I guess I should've read the ingredients but it had huge chunks of corn in it and didn't taste like shrimp at all. I would highly recommend they change the name. The dumplings are small but mighty and filling. It was nice that they included some sauces. Cash only, takes about 10 minutes if you're getting it to go. read more

Tiny walk down restaurant in the east village. The "dumpling man" outside displayed so you know you've come to the right place and you certainly have! Narrow place,order up front at the door,there's seating in the back where you can watch the delicious dumplings you are about to devour made right in front of you. The dumplings? Fantastic! Fresh ingredients,fried just right,hint of ginger-delicious And add that special sauce will ya?! read more

Dumpling Man - Ladies Makin the lovely dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Is it fresh? No. Will it hit the spot at 1 am? Probably. Will it linger in your mouth the next day until 6 pm? Yah.

Perhaps the influx of dumplings now has made me more critical. The place hasn't changed much. They have a few extra things on their menu, they try to cater to vegan eaters too which is cool. Not the cheapest dumplings you'll find, but decent. The skin on the dumplings are a bit thick for my taste. The filling however, the dumpling man knows his filling and is quite good. I like the pork ones fried or seared as they call it. I tried their sweet dumping, with pumpkin, goji berries and some other stuff, sprinkled with cinnamon and condensed milk. It really is like a pumpkin pie in your mouth. Sweet but the skin is a bit thick. Plus i personally hate goji berries, but it gives you the sweet and tartness not from a can. Watching the ladies make dumplings is always amusing for tourists. Still good, not spectacular. If you're in the area, check him out. read more

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This place is delicious! Definitely recommend stopping here if you pass by. I liked the pork dumplings pan fried the best. Enjoy!

Not planning on coming back here. Service is horrible and the food is not worth the long wait. Avoid this place

Here's the scene. A long narrow space with stilts facing skilled grandma arms slapping dough with knowledge and lightening speed. Some customers salivating waiting for their number to come. Others dealing with symptoms of incoming indigestion. This is Dumpling Man. Don't be misled by the T-shirts on sale... this is still a genuine hole in the wall. Soooo cheap, also. But don't wait any longer... go now!!! Highly recommended. read more

Dumplings are my current obsession, and when on St marks, go venturing for the best food you can find. This place is small, hole in the wall esk, but it packs enough room to serve a number of people. You order at the front, chicken,pork,shrimp, vegetarian dumplings. They come with the option of being pan fried or steamed. We got a little bit of everything sampling all the combinations. I have to say that their idea of 'fried' isnt what I normally think of...the dumpings were still soggy and covered in oil, I think from now on I will just ordered steamed all the way. I didnt care for the shrimp dumplings...perhaps I just dont like corn with the shrimp...the combo was a little strange for me. The surprise dumplings were soup dumplings !! Im not sure how often they change their ..surprises but they were def. a good way to warm up on a winter evening. read more

Dumpling Man - soup dumplings , veg - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

I can't fathom why this place has more than 1 star. The dumplings taste like clotted cat hair. I've honestly never had more disgusting dumplings. My friend compared the texture to "rubber." The service is horrible. The guy in charge is rude and unpleasant. The people making the dumplings clearly don't follow basic hygiene guidelines, and constantly give customers dirty looks. When we complained about the rancid meat in our dumplings and they put us on the phone with the manager who said they "can't refund" because it's a small business. My family has a small business, we do refunds all the time, small businesses can do whatever they want, the lady just didn't care about customer service. You're better off at ANY of the MANY other dumpling places in the area. Just don't come here. It's not worth the stomach ache- read more

Good hole in the wall spot. Food was good, people were nice and quick. Not expensive, and nice on the move.

Corn as a dumpling ingredient ..... Me thinks not but apparently dumpling man disagrees . Picked up take out here on a Friday night ordered 6 chicken and 6 shrimp to go . One order seared the other order steamed . Sat down to enjoy said dumplings and bit into a a pocket of corn. I thought this was very strange so I re-read the ingredients to make sure I wasn't mis informed . The dumpling main contents cabbage , pickled ginger and white fish . Every dumpling I ate had 2 small pieces of shrimp and a ton of corn. There was absolutely no cabbage or essence of ginger or white fish . Dumpling man either needs to reword the ingredient list or actually include them . I felt really ripped off these dumplings with top cost me almost 20 bucks. The dumpling sauce is good and service was ok which is why they get two stars. I won't be back read more

Dumpling Man - Corn from 3 of the 6 shrimp dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Overpriced mediocre dumplings with overpriced small only soda. Get better cheaper authentic dumplings in Chinatown.

If you're craving dumplings, this place does the trick. The dumplings are good...not great. But after all, this isn't Chinatown either where I can name five Mott / Elizabeth Street dumpling shops that serve the finest dumplings this side of Shanghai and Taipei.... but unfortunately, Dumpling Man isn't one of them. But as I mentioned, this is gritty St Marks Place. Having said all that, it's good for a late night college craving, and especially after a night of heavy drinking. read more

such a small but wonderful spot with handmade dumplings prepared and made right in front of you ! the size of these dumplings are fairly big and very filling. read more

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Not to get all philosophical on you, but can a dumpling be a main course or is it just an appetizer? I had always considered it an appetizer until recently. The soup dumplings here can really stand on their own legs. It is a bit of a hole in the wall which is great because you won't be judged for eating too many dumplings. read more

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I have been bugging my friend to put together a dumpling making session with his father but due to timing it hasn't happened yet. When we walked by the dumpling man, he said the pork dumplings were very similar to his father's recipe. I was really in the mood for a shrimp dumpling similar to har gaw (dim sum) so I ordered one. Unfortunately it was not even close. I liked the steamed chewy skin and fresh shrimp but it contained corn!?!!! The sweet corn did NOT pair well with the shrimp. I'll come back but I will only try the pork dumpling. I do like the idea of being able to buy a single dumpling (not cheap - $1!). read more

Dumpling Man - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Good but not the best, I've had better dumplings. But they are cheap and taste fantastic when you are drunk. I love this area too. My friends and I popped in after one of them got hammered and challenged me a speed eating dumpling contest. I won and didn't pay for dumplings that night (it's possible that this affected my review since free food always tastes better). Veggie friendly. They are open til 12:30 on Fri/Sat according to their website. I wish it was later since this place is awesome for a drunk binge. Would go back! read more

Dumpling Man should be featured on Jimmy Fallon's Ew segment. Pork dumplings, seared- ew! Boba- ew! Cashier not knowing his own menu- ew! Gassiness due to the dumplings- ew! Honestly though, the guy behind the counter was very nice, polite, and tried his best to be helpful. Also, it's a very cute logo (so kawaii) with adorable merchandise. So marketing wise, DM has done its part. The quality of them dumplings tho....EW! read more