Delicious dumpling. ... parking not easy during evening. Day is ok. Has a bit of a hipster feel to the place read more

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This is the place to go for dumplings in all of Bay Ridge. Located along 3rd Ave, at a corner, it stands out amongst a slew of eateries, banks, and grocery stores. Dumplings have accrued mass appeal across gender, ethnicity, race since every country has their own variation. Say what you will, these have often been perceived as a greasy and cheap food, Kathy has proven that this not need be the case. It can be made tasty, healthy, and good for you. Mind you, most orders do take time to prepare, but when does good food come out fast? Patience, my friend. They also to pickup and delivery, so go ahead and feel free to hit the order button. If you're expecting cheap, go to chinatown. If you want healthy, you come here. Pay for quality, your tummy will thank you for it! I came here earlier in the evening when it's less busy. My gut tells me they do well during lunch, but that's a guess. I picked one of the lesser known items on the menu, like the pork/egg dumplings with the violet hue to it, thanks to the cabbage. It's boiled, yes, but packs flavor. I also tried the special pancakes, which is popular among Yelpers, and was pleasantly surprised. I did use duck sauce, an ingredient almost blasphemous to us Chinese, but I enjoyed it. Lastly, I had the scallion pie, which is thicker than the pancake variety, since I like my scallion goods with some heft. Included was a hot milk tea, for checking in and In the end, I was full. Normally, I have the appetite to scarf down a dozen and a half dumplings, but that's when i'm being a pig. Lately, I have been watching what I put into my body and this restaurant fits the bill well. I will be back to try the bubble tea and regular & soup dumplings and provide y'all an update. This really ought to be a 4.5 stars but alas there isn't one, for now. read more

Kathy's Dumplings - Pork (violet cabbage juice) Dumplings, Kathy's special pancakes (chives, shrimp, vermicelli), scallion pie and milk tea - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow what a great spot in Bay Ridge! Great variety of dumplings and drinks! Their juicy pork buns are not to be missed! I've had Joe's Shanghai, Nan Xiang dumpling house, Shanghai cafe and even dumplings from Shanghai and this is quite comparable. These are the biggest soup dumplings I've had in NYC. The soup is not as flavorful as Nan Xiang but still worth trying. While I waited for my food I noticed they take a while because they make it fresh from scratch!! I saw them pressing the dough in the little window by the menu. It's great to see that the food was made on the spot and not taken from the freezer. The juicy meat with steamed bun reminded me of the spicy lamb cumin burger from Xi'an Famous Foods. The bread and flavors are quite similar. It's about a dollar cheaper than Xi'an. Don't forget to check in for a free hot milk tea! Be sure to ask for sugar, it was a bit bitter when I drank it. P.S. Credit card minimum is $10! read more

Kathy's Dumplings - Juicy goodness - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

To die for. Fresh and wonderful. The staff is great and I will always return for their steamed dumplings. And the chicken curry pancake thing worth the $6 it was amazing. They're fast and fresh. read more

Kathy's Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Okay so either this was an incredibly off day, or maybe since covid they've dropped the ball hardcore, but I ordered 3 different dumplings, a soup, and milk tea here, and all of the food was incredibly BLAND. Nothing had any flavor whatsoever. It was as if people who didn't know how to cook were making the food. I came with a friend who knew this place pre-covid, and maybe all the cooks left, but she agreed that our meal was pretty terrible. And this is coming from a chinese-american. Kathys: step up your game and taste the food you're serving, or you're going out of business. read more

You know one thing that I feel like Bay Ridge lacked when I first moved here was the amount of quality asian food. I saw this place while driving down 3rd avenue when I had to stop by to check it out. Like many have mentioned, it's definitely a take-out and delivery place more so than a sit in place (but they do have limited seating inside which is kind of a self-service deal). I have to start off by saying that the food tastes really clean and fresh. You could see when you order that in the back they are rolling the little dumplings once you order. Yes -- they're made to order! They have also a ton of other stuff on the menu that's worth checking out.. they have some pork/beef buns that almost kind of look like gyro's. Definitely worth trying, especially because they're so cheap! (I think 2 for $5)? The price is pretty good for what you're getting -- also, if you pick up or eat in, don't forget to check in on Yelp for a free milk tea! It's really tasty! read more

Kathy's Dumplings - Wonton Soup and Steamed vegetable dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Stumbled upon this restaurant through seamless so I decided to give this place a try because I was craving some dumplings. Ordered through seamless and the food came pretty quick. When I first opened the order, I was like 'why did they give me milk tea tapioca? I ordered the passion fruit bubble tea' because it looked like milk tea instead of orange looking. Took a sip and was like 'ohhhhh, this is good'; it was passion fruit flavored. The color of it threw me off but it was good. Maybe next time I'll get the passion fruit flavored tea with tapioca. The pan fried dumplings was pretty good, crispy and still warm. The steamed juicy pork bun (xiao long bao) was indeed juicy and they were pretty big. The chicken kebab was dry. The indian pancake, the pancake itself was good, but the curry chicken they put on it was dry. read more

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One of my favorites in neighborhood. If you love dumplings you must try this place! Everything is always fresh made, never frozen and always juicy! read more

first time trying this place and it was so worth. im not from around here so i didnt know what my options were. so i went on yelp to help me find restaurants within the area. so kathy's dumplings was an option and checked out the reviews and pictures. i have to say that customer were very satisfied with their food. so then i decided this is where i was going to go for lunch. i get there and the menu is by far the best. i jus wanted to order everything lol. i go ahead and order the juicy pork buns (which i see people recommended and liked the most) arugula with pear salad and passion fruit bubble tea (another recommended item). so waited and got my food and i was speechless. it was so damn good i had no words. lol i would definitely COME BACK and try other items on the menu. i do RECOMMEND this place and thats of course if your a dumpling lover like me read more

Kathy's Dumplings - i ordered a arugula w/ pear salad juicy pork buns and a passion fruit bubble tea. definitely coming back again!!!! - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It is SO worth the trip here! Definitely the best dumplings I've ever had, maybe the best bubble tea as well. I got the black milk bubble tea with tapioca. Had the perfect milk to tea ratio and right amount of sweetness. The fried pork dumplings were to die for. Tons of flavor with that nice crisp side. I also go the boiled chicken/pork dumplings which have their own wonderful flavor profile! The portions are good, one order of dumplings is definitely a meal and the price is excellent too. The employee at the counter was friendly and my food was ready very quickly. What else can you ask for? Definitely an all time favorite, and a must visit if you're craving dumplings! read more

This is my second time at Kathy's Dumplings within the last week! I think that pretty accurately shows how much of a great impression they made on me :) Service was awesome, I told them I wanted to try something different this time. I ordered special pancakes, based on a fellow Yelper's tip and they were so good! They were a little chewy maybe doughy, but I'm not complaining and they tasted great with a little dumpling sauce...which i now add to everything because it tastes so good. The guy at the counter recommended the Luffa Dumplings and Passion Fruit Bubble Tea. Yet again, dumplings were cooked perfectly: not too chewy and not too soft. The Bubble Tea was very good but a little too sweet for me, I'll stick to Taro next time. In my previous review, I said the dumplings were bland but after discussing with some friends who are dumpling lovers, they told me that veggie dumplings are supposed to be light not heavy. Either way, the food here is awesome and especially at such low prices. The service is very friendly and make new customers feel comfortable asking questions...I'll be back next week!! read more

Kathy's Dumplings - Luffa Dumplings, Kathy's Special Pancakes, Passion Fruit Bubble Tea, and FREE hot Milk Tea with Yelp check-in! - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Way too overrated. Not sure why everyone's so hyped about it. It's sooooo soooo soooo soooo salty... Way to salty. My friend and I couldn't even eat it read more

Picked up some amazing dumplings and pork buns. They forgot to pack my wonton soup. I called to tell them and they immediately delivered my soup! Well done! A definite return to this amazing place! read more

It's so worth to eat it. I love that juicy meat with steamed bun.Beef is very good with bun. It's my favorite. read more

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I don't advise coming here especially during the pandemic. They are not using gloves! Even the cook.

I love kathys dumplings. I always order the veggie dumplings, along with the spring rolls. So yummy!!! I'm just so sad they don't deliver to my address anymore. read more

Delicious dumplings! Everything was good and the employees were super friendly and helpful. read more

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The pan fried pork dumplings are the real standout. Also love the Chinese Cabbage Salad and the wonton soup. Bay Ridge has no shortage of solid Asian options...Kathy's Dumplings stands tall in that crowd. read more

I really hate to write bad reviews, but this joint was nothing to write home about. Did I starve afterwards? No. Was I craving for more? No. For some reason, just now, White Castles popped into my head because "It's What You Crave". read more

So I have the best trick... I LOVE the Indian Pancake (filled w curry chicken)... BUT it is very greasy and doughy. So I order it, put it in the oven at home for a few minutes, and it completely rises and flakes up. And you don't taste any of the grease. So so good :) read more

Someone's going to kill me for this. I do appreciate that the dumplings are made from scratch. You can taste the authenticity too. However, I hated how bland the dumplings were. I had the luffa (Chinese squash and shrimp) dumplings and the vegetable spring rolls. The spring rolls were also bland. Don't get me wrong the food did taste good and airy but I can't do bland food. On a good note the food is reasonably priced. You gotta take the good with the bad. Upon yelp check in, you get a free milk tea which was a delightful plus. It takes quite some time to get your food. I'm talking 10-15 minutes. Would I eat it again? Sure. Will it be my go-to spot for dumplings yea...nah. read more

Authentic dumplings from scratch. You can literally take a peek in the kitchen and see the ladies make it. You get 8 pieces for about 5/6 dollars which is pretty good for NY prices. I would definitely eat here again. read more

Kathy's Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

You get a good amount of dumplings for the price. The dough is a little thick, a bit undercooked and flour-y, but the filling is and substantial, albeit a little salty. The scallion pancake wrap with beef was delicious - a little expensive at $5 for its size, but very flavorful and tasted like quality ingredients. A pretty solid place for when you're craving some Chinese food in Bay Ridge. read more

They sell the best yummy traditional dumplings and bubble tea.ANd have delicious soup

It will be my favorite dumpling restaurant in Brooklyn! I can't wait to have it today again! read more

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Their dumplings are soooo good! Yummy! For me, their dumplings are in the top level in NY. Way better than other Chinese restaurants. No doubt, very authentic Chinese dumplings! Btw, the noodles with soybean paste are very classic. After mixing the noodles well, all the noodles can be covered with the meat sauce. Delicious! If you wanna try something really good, that's the place. read more

Always a solid option!! Very good dumplings, amazing buns and nice and responsive service

To be honest, I passed by this place hundreds of times and just assumed it's one of those fake Chinese take-out places. So my husband is from northern China and he's very particular about how certain dumplings and noodles should taste. So when we ordered take out from Kathy's, he was raving how their dumplings reminded him of his childhood. He says this place is super authentic. Ok I'll take his word for it but I do have to say I was pretty impressed with their dumplings and noodle soup as well. Personally, I prefer my dumplings with chives but according to my husband, that's not a northern ingredient. Oh well. read more

I've been here on three occasions. Each time was enjoyable and consistent which I can appreciate. The service is always friendly. I love good dumplings, especially pan fried pork. They take time to make your dumplings so it's not exactly grab and go, but it's worth the wait. By time I mean 10 minutes or so. Compared to other dumpling restaurants in Brooklyn i.e. the ones on 8th or 7th Ave in Sunset Park, the dumplings are fresh, juicy and the perfect portion. "Guiltless" dumplings - I'll take that, the wrap/skin wasn't heavy at all. My mouth was happy! I'll be back for more of Kathy's Dumplings. A girl can never get enough pork! read more

My food arrived with bible quotes on the outside of the bags. If I knew my money was being used to promote propaganda, I would have happily spent it elsewhere. This is the last time I'm ordering from Kathy's Dumplings. I had been a frequent customer in the past. Dumplings and price are both very good though. read more

Surprised to see a dumpling place in Bay Ridge, so once I saw they were open I had to check it out. I had the hot and sour soup which was good! It was tasty and spicy unlike the hot and sour soup in Chinese Restaurants. I also tried their pork dumplings. It was delicious, suffice to say I will be back for more dumplings. read more

Reading the previous reviews, I think people are being a little harsh on Kathy's Dumplings. I like dumplings. I don't always like the way I feel after I eat dumplings. I have been here twice, and both times it was good. The staff is really nice, and the facility appears to be very clean. I liked the taro bubble tea and the pork and chicken dumplings. I can also recommend the pan fried dumplings. One thing that needs improvement is the juicy pork dumplings. They are a far cry from soup dumplings. Create a soup dumping with alot of soup like they have a Joe's"s Shanghai on Pell St. I will be back to Kathys, and I think this place will make it in the neighborhood. read more

The Bad - We want more options!! The dumplings they have are awesome but more options wouldn't hurt. Maybe veggie dumplings with spinach juice or cabbage juice, etc. - Closed on sundays!!! Why?!?! The Good - Clean environment - Friendly staff - Love their dumplings-- veg dumplings, seafood dumpling, pork dumpling with spinach juice, and pork dumpling with cabbage juice The Verdict: GO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! This place is so much better than the 8th ave dumpling places. Their dumpling skin is not so thick where you can hardly taste the insides. I love how they have different color dumpling skins. I wish I can order from seamless or delivery.com to avoid having to tell them a list of what I want! read more

I've been waiting for this place to open and finally got there today to sample their food. Judging from the amount of people walking in and out of this place I clearly wasn't the only one waiting to see what Kathy's had to offer. We ordered the traditional pan fried pork dumplings, pork juicy buns, beef pie and the #6,#7 and #8 boiled dumplings. I must say everything we had was delicious, the standouts would be the boiled dumplings which are packed with some interesting flavors. I would definitely recommend this place, there are a few tables here (6 seats) and a small bar around one side of the store. It is more of a "to go" place but if you find yourself looking to eat there it's it's very clean and nicely decorated. read more

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I ordered two dumplings there, one with veggies and one with beef. Veggies were ok, ones with beef were pretty good. The dipping sauces they provide are good as well. Here's why they get 1 star. The cashier who handles money also packages food. With the same unclean hands she touched inside the container that will have food in it. As i was waiting for the order there was a cook taking a smoke break i guess, he went inside and since there's a window i could see him a split second later working with the dough. Did not even bother to wash his hands. This place is suppose to be above the general take out places and yet when it comes to hygiene even the worst Chinese Food places at least pretend to wash their hands. read more

8 delicious dumplings for $4. Never going to be as cheap as Chinatown but for bay ridge its very reasonable. The pan fried dumplings were fresh, soft and crisp on the bottom. Packed with flavor on the inside. Great for a light lunch or snack. read more

Kathy's Dumplings - Pab fried pork dumplings. 8 for $4 - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Kathy's Dumplings is set up to be more of a take out/delivery rather than sit in place. There is seating available, but soups are brought out in to-go containers and dumplings on plastic plates. We were surprised at how clean the food tasted. That alone makes them stand out from other Chinese restaurants in the area. Everything was being made in the kitchen to order so it did take longer than what we're accustomed to... I thought that their dumplings tasted a little bland. I had to drown them in sauce to get a flavor I liked. The wonton soup was very good and I loved the scallion pancake. I was so full that I almost passed on the free milk tea you get from checking into yelp, but I'm glad I didn't -- it was a nice finish to our meal. I would definitely order from here again, but I think we'll ask for delivery next time. read more

Love it, love it! I've had the Beef Dumplings, Seafood & Egg Dumplings, Shrimp Spring Rolls, Hot & Sour soup, and the Luffa Dumplings. Honestly, everything is so delicious and fresh and the amount of food is perfect for the price. Oh and the cabbage salad.. omg I can't get enough of it! In person or delivery, its all good! read more

The vegetable dumplings I got were fresh and tasted great. Apparently they're vegan, too. The serving size (I think I got about 8 dumplings.. I ate them too quickly to count) is great for the price. Since I was getting takeout, I was surprised when they didn't ask me if I wanted any condiments, so I figured they just gave me some of each. When I got home and opened up the bag to find they only gave me soy sauce. Not a major problem since I have hot sauce at home, but I would have liked to been offered. I like this place enough that I'll definitely stop by more often, although I might get bored of their limited vegetarian options fairly quickly. read more

Small place, quiet and cool. A rating, come here for bubble tea. The food portions are "Thai - sized", the food is well-prepared, I can tell the ingredients are fresh and prepared without ridiculous amounts of salt or fat (cough Fridays/cheesacakefactory/applebees cough). Facility is ultra clean. read more