They have some of the cheapest dumplings in the area. Very cheap and very fast. Lowkey kinda oily, but you can't complain.

I've been on the hunt for a go-to dumpling spot. I got 13 pieces for $5. This place is cash only and really a no frills place. My dumplings were ready immediately after I ordered. Compared to some other places in Chinatown, the portion size is okay. There's also no option to take any sauces to go, unlike Super Taste (which gives you hot chili oil and dumpling sauce). read more

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Found down a small unnoticed street - she only takes cash & was a great surprise find - we will be back. read more

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Good dumplings!!! Nice cheap hole in the wall dumpling place. 4 dumplings for $2. CASH ONLY!! Pork & chive fried dumplings were great!!! Service is quick with an order and immediate dumplings given to us. They've got sauce you can add too read more

Fried Dumpling - Pork and chive fried dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Very affordable and quick eat if you need to grab a bite on the go. I was hungry one day because I knew I couldn't eat dinner on time so I passed this place and decided to grab a $5.00 box of 13 fried dumplings. They are already packaged after you tell her that you want the smaller version of the dumplings. Hot sauce and soy sauce are available if you want those condiments to go along with your dumplings! The $10 box will get you 30 dumplings so it all depends on how much you want to eat. There are frozen options too to heat up at home. read more

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The pan fried dumplings here have a nice toothsome home-made texture and have a higher dough to meat ratio than the kind you might find from the super market. For $5, you get a carton of 13 dumplings which means you will sureful be full for $10. Try the pan fried buns if you get a chance and consider buying a bag of frozen dumplings to boil at home! The lady who served me is the same person I remember over twenty years ago and she doesn't look to have aged a bit. This is a hole in the wall so there's only room inside for a couple of people at a time. read more

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Hole in the wall dumpling shop that you visit for the cheap eats. The quality of the dumplings is just ok. The dumplings are precooked and prepackaged in plastic clamshell containers, trapping in the heat and making the fried dumplings chewy. The dumplings are also quite small and many of the wrappers are torn. When you place the order, the lady just tosses it into the table in front of the register, takes your money, and walks away. It just wasn't great. Plus when we got home, we realized we got 12 dumplings (instead of 13). All in all, it was pretty meh. read more

The best dumplings in Chinatown!!. She's been here for more than 18 years and she still does it with plenty of love and work!!.

OVERALL/WHAT TO KNOW -Delicious dumplings from a legit, no-frills kind of establishment -The menu is really small (like 2 items) and they only take cash. -They did not give me any type of dipping sauce with my order (like the kind that often comes with dumplings). I'm not sure if they don't have it or if you need to ask for it. ARRIVAL: -heard about this place via an Instagram story. -came here during the afternoon on a weekday and there was no line. -It was a little hard to find/identify because it's so unassuming and it's on a tiny street between Mott and Mulberry. FOOD/DRINK: -Both dumplings and pork buns were great. -Pork buns were not the fist-sized bbq pork kind that I was imagining, but they were still good. The filling seemed the same as what was in the dumplings, but the wrapping (dough?) was different and they were a different shape. The buns have a different texture and ratio of meat to bread. -dumplings were great if a little on the crispy side. I wish they had dumpling sauce to go with them, but they were still delicious on their own. SERVICE: -service was fast and efficient. I received the dumplings only a few minutes after I ordered and they were clearly fresh. -there were a couple different menus posted around, most with different items/prices and with different things crossed off. It was a little confusing to tell what I could order so I just went with the two main items that were on all the menus. ATMOSPHERE/LAYOUT: -hardly any atmosphere to speak of. It was very plain and functional. No seats or anything and you can barely go into the actual building. -It looked like the whole interior was part of the kitchen. There was a long folding table at the entrance that stopped people from taking more than one step inside. The staff took orders from the kitchen area and then handed food over the folding table to customers. read more

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Came here on a Wednesday around 1:30pm. There wasn't a line. I got a small portion of the fried dumplings. The dumpling skin is very thick. They were crispy but also very oily. The filling was good. Seasoned well and wasn't sparse. There wasn't any sauce inside the takeout box, but i could have just missed it on the table with the utensils. The dumplings are made in batches. The lady just handed me a pre-packed batch when I ordered. They were still warm though. $5 for 15 dumplings is such a good deal. Cash only. read more

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One of the OG dumpling spots in Chinatown. You come here for good cheap dumplings. If you want good service and ambiance this isn't the place for you. read more

A hole in the wall. Gruff service. Inexpensive. Awesome awesome dumplings. Five stars

Fried Dumpling! Is a Chinatown hidden gem. This is a place you say if you know you know. This dumpling place has been here for as long as I can remember. CASH ONLY! There are always 2 lady's working away making crispy juicy dumplings. They say pork but honestly I have no idea. All I know is it taste good and for $5 you get 15 fried dumplings. This place is perfect for a big group or field trip to get everyone fed fast for cheap! In short: - $5 for 15 fried dumplings - Cash Only read more

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I found this fried dumpling through the social media. The place is very local, no seat and only for takeout. The old lady who fried the dumpling didn't speak English very well and seems to be in a bad mood all the time, lol. The dumpling taste good and my cousins love it so much. read more

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No frills dumpling place in Chinatown. When I came in 2020 it was takeout only. The menu is pretty simple, they have dumplings and buns although the buns were sold out when I came on a weekend morning. Confused by the reviews saying the lady was mean. She seemed fine but a bit brusque, maybe a cultural gap. Service was quick. The dumplings come in a clear clamshell right now. I think they must come pre-packaged because they weren't super fresh. The condensation had made them a bit soggy as well. I doused them in vinegar which also didn't help, but would have preferred them to be fresher since they would have held up better. These were very doughy with thick skin. Overall tasty dumplings at a cheap price. read more

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Good dumplings however needed soy sauce and hot chili to make it great. Older lady was friendly but rushed me out of there saying it was only take out. I asked her if there was chili sauce already in the bag. She said yes, I left and walked to the nearby park like everyone suggested to eat. Of course there were zero condiments inside the bag and I didn't feel like going back to get them. Good deal but I don't think I'll be back...... read more

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Our tour guide suggested that everyone try out Fried Dumpling because they sell a lot of dumplings for an impossibly cheap price. I went here on 2/19/2022 with my husband. My husband ordered in Mandarin, his first language, but the staff does speak English, so don't be afraid to come here if you're not Asian. I can't eat here because I have Celiac disease and the dumpling skins are made of wheat. My husband ordered the smallest order which is... 15 dumplings for $5! My husband couldn't eat 15 dumplings before they all got cold so he ended up tossing them as our hotel room didn't have a refrigerator. They serve some sort of colored but translucent sauce in a repurposed Sriracha bottle, which looked sketchy, but the rest of the place looked clean and has an A rating displayed. If you're very hungry and short on cash, if you don't have Celiac and are good to eat wheat, this place seems like a very good choice to get a filling meal. read more

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It looks dirty inside. The lady needs to wash her hands more. The dumplings are a 20 out of 10. So fresh and delicious. She lets you take as much soy sauce and hot sauce. read more

With the pandemic, places have to adjust. This place used to be 5 dumplings for $1. The woman still has the same attitude - straight forward and brisk so don't be insulted. Now it's 17 dumplings for $5. Still the same quality, great as a snack. Definitely don't forget these little sis. read more

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I've been coming here for over 12 years and am sad to report that post pandemic their prices have gone up (as have everyone else's) and their quality down. Yesterday I purchased $5 of fried dumplings that were not warm, not at all crispy (undercooked?) and whose filling were rather bland. Quite disappointing! read more

Fried Dumpling - Quality has fallen :-( - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Great for a super quick bite! We were hungry on Saturday afternoon and wanted something small. The menu is short- you can either get 13 dumplings for $5 or 26 for $10. We opted to get the 13. Order literally came immediately after we ordered, so the dumplings were not the hottest. Each dumpling is not super big- probably 3/4 the size I was used to but perfect if you're trying to one bite your dumplings! The filling was pretty flavorful, but the skin didn't have that nice chew to it which is disappointing. It was also really greasy and certain pockets were more panfried than others, which is disappointing. All in all a good cheap spot for a quick bite, but not the best dumplings. read more

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Amazing dumplings and great prices. Service was super quick. My dumplings were ready before I even took out my wallet. Cash only place. There wasn't that many people in when I came so I had a nice conversation with the owner. Brisk but very humorous. As I was about to leave, a bunch of people came. Great place to go if you want something quick and cheap. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Chinatown. read more

Want a quick snack or cheap meal? This is the place! The prices have been nearly the same since the beginning of time. In college I used to come by for lunch... 10 dumplings for $2 ($2.50 nowadays)!! Be sure to check the freezer in the back for frozen dumplings to take home; 30 for $6! The woman running the place is hilarious and really sweet when she recognizes you as a regular. The place is tiny, so expect to take your food to-go. Occasionally there is standing room at the counter. read more

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I was disappointed that they don't have the lower priced options that I remember, for fewer dumplings. (was like a dollar or $2) Now they have a larger number of dumplings for $5. and/or $10 for more. Maybe I'm just not used to eating so many dumplings, but something did NOT agree with my stomach. I want to support businesses in Chinatown but my stomach wasn't having it. I don't really need to eat on such a strict budget, so I'll probably let this place be for the tourists from now on. After reading some of the other reviews I bumped this down to 1 star, because I wouldn't really even feel comfortable recommending it to tourists. I did feel pressured into paying $10...but only wanted a few, so I agreed to $5. I agree with the other reviews that say the "pre-packaged" clamshell does make them soggy and not all that great. I don't remember the last 1 star review I did, but in total, it is what it is. read more

Terrible dumplings. Worst I've ever had. The dumplings are dried out and anemic. Everything about these dumplings are bad. Quality of the dumpling wrapper, the filling and the overcooking of the dumplings. read more

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Please take your business somewhere else. Theres plenty of better dumpling places in Chinatown. They only sell what they consider a "small portion" of 15 dumplings for $5. But, I was not ready to eat 15 dumplings so early in the morning. So, I asked if she can sell me less. At first she said no, so I was about to leave. Then she yelled and offered me 10 dumplings for $4. I was like no its okay. As I was about to walk away- she yelled at me some more and said okay 5 for $2. As I was getting my wallet out of my bag to pay her- she kept rushing and yelling at me to give her the money. How rude of her!?!? Not sure why people rave about this dumpling place. Probably one of the worse dumplings I've had. It was flat and cold and the skin was thick. And the sauce they have is watered down. read more

Fried Dumpling - Skin is too thick. The skin to meat ratio is way off! - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Super cheap dumplings. It's 5 dollars for 15 dumplings! It's definitely a bargain. If you're looking for cheap dumplings, this is definitely the place to go. As for the quality of the dumplings, it's not quite there. Theres too much dumpling skin and not enough filling. The skin is also thick which causes you to taste more of the wrapper than the actual filling itself. But 5 dollars for 15 is pretty hard to beat. read more

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Love love love love this place. Third time to nyc and I've stopped by here time and time again. Service is meh lol. It's two women who run the shop very evident who the owner is. She's quick and definitely all about business. I see a couple of people on here who prefer their dumplings not as thick. Personally I like the thicker dumpling ... Overall you can't beat the price and efficiency. Love this place ! read more

Disgusting. We got there around 11am and ordered 13 dumplings for $10. It was disgusting and looked like they were leftover from last night. It was sitting in grease literally. Will never come back here! read more

Classic Chinatown spot. Dumplings are homemade and scrumptious -- you can see them making them fresh in the shop. Price is so good ($5 for 13pcs) and the lady serves them up rly quickly. Perfect place for getting a snack on the go and bonus points for all the memories getting dumplings here and eating them in the park across the street read more

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Our last stop on our Chinatown food crawl! LOCATION: Located in a small shop a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Chinatown. The shop is pretty small, and there are a bunch of dumplings ready for order when you get there! Really convenient for a quick bite to eat. FOOD: $5 for 15 dumplings is an amazing deal! They were good, but I think I would rate it higher if the skin was a little thinner and the meat itself was a little more flavorful. The sauce that they give definitely kicks it up. Since this was the last stop, we got a little full and saved the rest for later. Would not recommend - eat them while they're fresher! The best part is the bang for your buck. Definitely try it if you're looking for good eats with a budget. read more

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This is one of those hidden gems in New York that you need to visit if you are into dumplings. This small dumpling shop is in a small one ways street that I kid you not has a line most of the time coming out of it. How I usually judge some asian restaurants is if you see a grandma cooking there is a high indication that is going to absolutely tasty!!! The order is 15 dumplings for 5 dollars which is completely amazing price point. My friends wanted to explore little italy but I told all of them we need to stop by this place as this place is going to amazing. The sauce in the reused sriracha bottle is their very own version of red vinegar with a side of chili oil. I definitely recommend giving a generous drizzle and some chili oil to give it a little kick. Even without the sauce the dumplings are so tasty in general. Forgot to mention this place is "CASH ONLY" Would I recommend people to come to this place? Absolutely!!!! I can't wait to make another trip to this place and build a dumpling tour of Chinatown of my very own for people to try. read more

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There's one only one staffer working here today when we stopped in, normally there are two. I'm not sure if I should attribute that to the changed quality of the food. They were out of the buns, so we ended up with 13 dumplings for $5. The meat was the same inside, though they used a lot less leek than they used to probably because of cost. The outside however wasn't crunchy like you'd expect from potstickers and instead was all soggy which was a bit of a disappointment. They still sell frozen versions in the freezers. Service was quick and efficient, the lady takes your money and serves you your dumplings in a half tray and you can add your own sauce. No napkins, very simple. Only cash. There's not much space inside, just a counter and a space for people to move through and order. There was a bit of a line after we left of tourists, so they probably found it as a recommendation from the old days when you could get 5 dumplings for $1. read more

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Five tasty, hot, fried pork dumplings for $1.50. Do you really need to know more? The most pertinent things one should know about the place are: * Lots of walking food tours stop here. Even some walking tours that aren't food specific stop here. * There's other things on the small menu besides the pork dumplings (non-meat dumplings included). * Cash only and whatever cash you proffer dictates the amount of food you'll purchase. What did I just say?: Basically, they don't make change. That last fact makes this an amusing, only in New York sort of experience and one worth having. Get in line and see if you don't agree. read more

Fried Dumpling - 5 fried pork dumplings for $1.50 are a fab deal. Lots of walking tours and food tours make a stop here. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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No frills spot. Takeout only. We got 15 dumplings for $5, and got to add our own sauces. Dumplings come out piping hot, sticking to one another. This broke the peels but still tasty. I'd come back for a cheap eat! read more

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This is a tiny incredibly hard working place on a tiny street and they make superb dumplings you can eat there or take home frozen. Fried Dumpling has been in its location for years...heaven knows how long, and the dumplings are as good as they were years ago. If you are not looking for excellent pork dumplings and need an extensive menu, go somewhere else. If you take them home, I recommend steaming them but you can pan fry them as well. I am so happy they are still in business, doing what they do best.....the dumplings could hardly be more reasonably priced. read more

Ever feel like you are in a movie? That was me on the day I visited Chinatown. We were early for a Gangster and Ghost Tour so we wanted a quick bite to eat. Then we stumbled on this place on a nondescript alley. No real sitting area. Most their business is to go. Who doesn't want some fried dumplings right? I am sure, some of the best unknown places in the world to eat are tucked away like this spot. Paper signs on the window announcing prices in crooked handwriting. "10 fried dumplings for $5 or 30 fried dumplings for $10." At those prices we were anticipating what we would end up with. Some of the best places to eat are also adventures in diversity and communication. The lady assisting us spoke very little English. To our joy, the fried dumplings were great. This was an amazing multicultural culinary experience. Did I mention they only take cash too? read more

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I love coming to see the "mean" lady. There's a language barrier as well as a culture barrier, but these dumplings are everything. Best bang for your buck, I even buy them frozen cause coming to the city is a hike. But when she's open, I can't help but smile order my dumplings, don't even care if she's mean or rude... cause I came for the dumplings and she treats everyone the same, so I guess you can't take it personal. I wish I could take the sauce... it could be just vinegar and soy sauce in a siraccha bottle but there has to be crack in it too... read more

Quick service and the cheap price is the best thing they have going for them, especially if you're on a jury duty lunch break. Not much seating - a couple of counter spots - so don't expect to luxuriate. I went with the "eat and walk" approach, despite the rain. Beware, the lady working here will yell at the slightest provocation. Don't order fast enough, she'll yell. Try and order 5 dumplings instead of 10, she'll yell, and refuse. (Despite the fact that an order of 5 is an option plainly printed on their menu.) All part of the atmosphere, I'm sure, but best to come prepared. read more

CASH ONLY no frills , actually the least frills possible . it's a old lady, a flat top grill cookingdumplings until she sells out. open hours are never the same, never seen her open at night no seating, very little verbal exchange , speedy service, great food LARGE PORTIONS pan fried style, dark on side little doughy on the other a bit greasey for some people definitely has that china town hospitality for sure "WHAT YOu WANT?" "Five DOLLA!!!" five dollars and five words is extent of service and interaction with the proprietor of this gem i don't count the dumplings , you get what you get. ppl complain when they get 12 but never give them back when they get 17 about 12to15 for $5 24-30 for $10 soup nazi on seinfeld got nothing on this lady!!!! $ 5 could feed me for 2 days. read more