After trying a few dumpling spots around Chinatown, King Dumplings is definitely my favorite! Prices are pretty similar throughout the neighborhood, but the quality and flavor here really stand out. As much as I don't like to gatekeep, it's nice that you don't have to wait forever like at some of the "viral spots" influencers frequent and they're super quick, too. I've tried a few things here and everything has been great, but the crispy pork and chive dumplings are the star. They're currently $4.50 for 10, which is a great deal for how delicious they are. Just remember to bring cash! The place is clean, has seating, and even has a station where you can rent a phone charger. Overall, it's a great little spot and will definitely be my go-to dumpling place in Chinatown! read more

King Dumplings - Pork and Chive Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

One of the better no frills fried dumpling pieces on Allen St in Les/chinatown outside of the core. The owner use to own Prosperity Dumplings which was one of the originators of cheap dumplings in NYC. At king you get 10 pork fried dumplings for $4.50. Medium size. Medium skin thickness. Juicy. Oily. Good fried bottom. They sell so many of them, you will always get a fresh batch quickly. Large menu but fried dumplings is the quick one to go. Tables inside. No bathroom. Ample sauces. Cash only read more

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Good for the price! Cash only Cashier is really straight to the point lol, not really kind, but I get it LMAO - Chive & pork dumplings (10 pieces): 7/10, standard dumplings. $4.5 for 10! - Sesame pancake w/ beef: 6/10, the bread was really thick and soft, but I wish it was crispy on the outside. Wish there was more beef and that the beef had more flavor. $4.5 tho, so can't complain that much lol read more

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Counter service with some seating and cash only. Delicious and 4.50 for each item; my order was the pork and chive fried dumplings and the seasame bing with beef. Came out really fast and warm but I think larger orders or less popular items might take longer. read more

King Dumplings - Sesame sandwich with beef - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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So good, so fresh, so cheap dumplings in the city. They were so good I brought some leaving N.Y. and on my return. I can't believe it's my first time and I've been in NYC, all of my adult years and before that! The service was fast and quick. You can dine in but it gets crowded quickly. I ordered some pan fried dumplings and the spicy cabbage scallion pancake! I'm coming back all winter long for that pancake. I saw that they offered frozen dumplings to take home to. So if you haven't yet go get yourself some! Two Thumbs up! Happy Yelping! read more

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I came to King Dumpling to try the Sesame Pancake with Peking Duck ($4.50) after seeing a social media post. The ratio of filling and pancake is quite pathetic... There were slitters of duck on it. I could hardly taste anything on the small sections that had the duck meat. I might come back to try their dumplings, but really can't trust these influencers... read more

King Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is cash only! There's an ATM. My first time here and I was blown away. The food is insanely fresh, the prices were beyond affordable, and the flavors were amazing. There isn't much seating unfortunately, but this would be my go to for take out dumplings. The beef noodle soup was very fragrant and hearty. The noodles were perfectly chewy and they give a good portion. We ordered 2 orders of dumplings, peanut noodles, and beef noodle soup all for $22. Ask for chili crisp on the side! The service was insanely fast too despite it being such a small and busy shop. read more

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No trills, no frills kinda spot. There's barely enough seating...def a grab n go. Their blue exterior building is full of graffiti and it looks dirty as heck. But some of the best underrated food places will look like that. And yes, like many have already mentioned $4.50 for 10 pork & chives dumplings. CASH ONLY. Dumplings made fresh and pippin hot. Don't expect "friendly service." The male cashier (owner?) is curt and straight to the point. Everyone in the kitchen is working hard. It's chaotic during peak dining hours. But Def love support local businesses here in Chinatown. read more

King Dumplings - All this for $4.50!!!!! - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food for insanely cheap! My brother and I came here today for lunch, looking for a quick bite without spending too much money. We ordered upon entering, and for just $14.50, we snagged up 2 orders of dumplings (10 per order), peanut noodles, and two bottles of water. A full lunch for less than a single entree in a restaurant! I ordered the pan-fried veggie dumplings, while my brother ordered the classic pork and chive dumplings. They were both made fresh, and I was surprised by the variety of vegetables present in the dumplings I ordered. They were perfectly seasoned as well, and you can tell how fresh they are. I love how you can stand there and watch them make the dumplings in real time. The peanut noodles were equally delicious! This place is perfect for a quick, filling meal on a budget, and I love how no-frills it is. There are barstools in there, as well as a single, long table with several seats. There's also small sauce containers available, where you can fill them up with the complimentary dumpling sauce, sriracha, or rice wine vinegar. I'd recommend eating them outside if it's nice enough like we did! read more

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Fire dumplings - hole in the wall 4.50 for 10 fried dumplings. yes please. cash only. This used to be a smaller dumpling place that moved their location to a bigger spot. This is probably the best price that you can get for dumplings anywhere to be honest. the place is really small and self serve and low-key, it gets pretty dirty. But i normally order for take out so i don't mind. But everytime I've visited, there was always a line, and it was always very crowded. read more

The scallion pancake sandwich was a let down but the dumplings are fab. Some seating and counter standing spaces. Cash only. 10 dumplings $4.5 read more

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Rating: 7.5/10 Date Last Visited: 1/24/2026 I ordered the Pork and Chive fried dumplings ($4.50). It came with 10 pieces and tasted amazing. The dumplings are crispy and the filling is a bit juicy and flavorful. For under $5, this is an amazing deal. The place is hidden away in Chinatown, but it's worth making the trek there for some cheap yet solid dumplings. This place is cash only, so make sure you bring some extra cash with you. Overall, I would recommend this place if you want some cheap dumplings. read more

King Dumplings - Pork and Chive Fried Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Tried the shrimp dumplings because I saw the reviews that they had good dumplings. The price and quantity of the dumplings were the best part in my opinion. The filling itself didn't have much flavor. It was just plain shrimp. read more

I saw this spot on TikTok and knew I had to try since I'm a big dumpling fan and the price is such a steal for being in NYC! My friends and I ordered the fried chive & pork dumplings as well as the chicken boiled dumplings. Both were good, but I definitely preferred the fried dumplings. I felt like the dumpling skin on the boiled ones was a little too thick. They provide vinegar and sriracha, but if you want their chili oil, it's a small added price. If you're looking for a good bang for your buck, definitely recommend coming here and trying their fried dumplings! read more

King Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Are these the most amazing dumplings I've ever had? NO. Will I be coming back? YES! This is a no frills dumpling spot, the service is good and the ambiance is hole is the wall vibes haha. The price is spot on and the quantity is superb. You get more than what you pay for. This place is solid. read more

place is as packed as ever, it seems like they have a lot of regulars and i'm not suprised. when i visited as of july 2026 it seems like they are now cash only so bring some change!! read more

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I came here for a quick bite and it's a great cozy and affordable spot in Chinatown for some comforting food! I got their pork and chive dumplings (pan-fried is $4.50 for 10!), their pan-fried buns, and their sesame pancake with duck. Everything came out practically immediately, and the portions were huge. So good and worth your money. read more

King Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped here while walking around Chinatown for a snack and it was a great choice! About $5 for a box of delicious dumplings that were made fresh! Cash only spot that is pretty small but it was perfect to go and we didn't even wait 30 seconds for our food! read more

King Dumplings - Pork dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Food: 5/5 Some of the best, authentic dumplings in China Town. The dumpling skin is key! It's a bit "doughier" which allows for a good chew that compliments the delicious pork and chive stuffing when pan fried. Service: 4/5 No frills. No non-sense. Effective. Ambiance: 3/5 Cozy. read more

This spot will aaaaalways be a classic. $5 for 10 dumplings. Though it used to be $4, can't beat it. I went boiled this time instead of pan-fried in the name of health, but found it's worth it to treat yourself to the fried dumplings. Veggie noodle soup (fried egg included) was a nice complement to the shrimp dumplings, very simple and not super flavorful but good together. It's nice if you do find a place to sit to watch all of the people come in, it's a bustling place. It's an extra $1 for two chili sauces, which is fine, they're soo spicy but delish. I do think the pork and chive is the best dumpling they do, it's the thing to get here. read more

King Dumplings - Shrimp dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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What it is, that's there main order of Pork chives for $4.50 is ready to go when ordered! It basically it's not hot cause it's made ahead of time , but if warm up again in a microwave for 30-45 seconds it could be good enough to eat ! , the have seating inside basically it's a to go place but it's on the corner when you enter! They greet you at the table , the menu is above the counter so you know what you're getting! read more

King Dumplings - Outside sigh - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Great meal. Definitely a large portion! We decided on the vegetable dumplings and the pork/cabbage dumplings. It's not fancy but don't need to be when it's all so fresh and delicious. Loved watching them make the dumplings behind the counter. read more

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Got the scallion pancake sandwich and honestly thought it was fine. Nothing exceptional and a little too much bread. However, for less than $5, it's hard to complain. Small place, quick service, likely you'll have to take away. My friends also got the peanut noodles and thought they were just average. read more

Great prices for very good dumplings. Thick dough if you like that. Shrimp dumpling filled generously. Pork and chive dumplings just right 5 bucks for 10. Can't go wrong here. read more

King Dumplings - Inside - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Good value, but I think that is pretty much the entire appeal. The dumplings are good, they didn't blow me away, but they were super cheap and you get plenty so it is a really good value. Service was fast. The location is pretty typical for china town. Worth a try if you are in the area. read more

Definitely no frills kind of place. Dumplings were very tasty (the #1 pork and chive). A great value ($4.50) and perfect for take out since seating is very limited. read more

King Dumplings - Pork and chive fried dumplings (10pcs) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Great bang for your buck; the dumplings, buns, and sesame pancake were all so delicious and authentic in taste. Its decor is very no frills, and they only take cash. Limited seating. read more

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Vibe 3/5 Another little gem in Chinatown NYC with the best cheap eats. Their pan fried dumplings were sooooo juicy but crispy on the outside as well! DELISH! read more

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Solid frozen dumpling option. I went with pork and chive. Very good and reasonably priced even at $13 for 50.

Solid dumplings for a good price ($4.50 for 10)! Service was good; very friendly and quick service. There is some seating available, enough for a quick bite! The peanut sauce noodles, on the other hand, were just ok and the sauce is tinge of peanut butter and soy sauce. I'd come here for the dumplings. read more

The food good I can't lie but the service... Questionable. I went with a pal of mine recently, he ordered chicken dumplings. They call his order and say pork dumplings, he says "Um no I ordered chicken dumplings". The lady behind the counter starts yelling at him accusing him of lying. Mind you my friend is Muslim and cannot eat pork so why would he order pork dumplings? He ordered 20 dumplings, they gave him 10 and his leftover change back. We sit to eat but can feel everyone's eyes on us so we leave. When we started eating he realized the dumplings cold. The lady gave him chicken dumplings that had been sitting on the counter perhaps from a customer who never claimed it. Even when we left and sat down outside these women from the store sat beside us looked at us and then moved away. It's bad enough being yelled at over a mistake that wasn't our but we were the only people of color in that establishment surrounded by white people clutching their purses as if we caused a scene of some sort. Do better! read more

We went on a Monday at 2:30 and no lines. Small little spot on the corner. Cash only. You can see the mound of dumpling filling and the ladies making dumplings in front of you. Pork and chives dumplings are amazing. These dumplings are hot and ready in minutes. The bottoms are crispy and the tops are soft and pillowy. Perfect ration of meet to chives to dough. 10 for $4 is a great deal. Big on taste and big bang for you $. read more

King Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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The dumplings here are pretty good. Decent amount of filling and flavor and the crisp ain't bad either. I grew up eating dumplings from all the places around here though, so I remember when they were crispier, with more juice and filling haha. Still, not a bad deal though. $4.50 for 10 pan fried pork and chive dumplings. read more

King Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I absolutely love all dollar dumpling spots in Chinatown and this is one more to add to this list. I went on a Thursday night and it was crowded in this small corner store and for a good reason. We were still able to get one of 10 seats in the main table and enjoyed some dollar fried pork and chive dumplings (think it was 8-10 for $4 which is amazing). Dumplings came out within 2 minutes and they have the classic soy sauce and siracha on the table. Together it was truly wonderful. Love all dollar dumpling stores NYC has to offer. I would say some of the other places I have visited may be a bit higher on the list of best dumpling spots but this one also doesn't miss. I also got the seseme pancake with duck. It was also $4 but I would note that it was some what disappointing. It was filling and did taste relatively solid, but I think there could have been more filling. There are also better places to get similar foods, but at that price I simply can't complain. I love all dollar dumpling spots and this place matches that vibe. It's quite efficient as food comes out within minutes. There might be a bit of a language barrier when ordering food, and to note it is also cash only. The service is very fast pace and rushed but I loved it, so def will be back. read more

King Dumplings - Fried pork dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

For the quantity to price ratio, King Dumplings is one of the better places in a very competitive dumpling landscape within the area. This is a no-frills type of place, so don't expect table service or any fancy signage. Their dumplings are decent and have satisfied my cravings over the years. All in all, I was fond of this place. However, all it took was one bad experience and everything changed. I stopped by earlier today with my kids because they wanted some dumplings for dinner. We walk in, order and give the 'boss' man $4.50. As he's about to prep our order, he sneezes three times over a batch of cooked dumplings with zero effort to turn away or cover his mouth. Even my kids noticed this and said 'he sneezed on the dumplings.' After seeing this, rather than start a back and forth with 'Boss' man over what happened, we took the dumplings and tossed them out in the trash can right outside of the store. I accepted the $4.50 loss out of precaution and as a lesson that I'm not coming back again. YMMV but I saw what I needed to see to take my business elsewhere. read more

The guy behind the counter was very friendly. They normally don't offer pan fried chicken dumplings but the friend that I was with was able to get accommodated. Very affordable - $4 for my pork and chive dumplings. Not much seating but there is a table in there read more

King Dumplings - Pork and Chive Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Solid 3.5 stars. I have such mixed feelings about this place. I remember it being good the first couple of times, but recently I haven't liked it as much. The food has been warm and fresh every time, but I feel like the fried dumpling dough is too think and there isn't enough filling. It's also a bit too greasy, even considering it's pan fried. There's a place around the corner that I prefer more, but these are a great deal and cheaper. I think I might still go to the more expensive place because it tastes better quality to me. Cash only. Few tables inside. It's a quick eat and a level above hole in the wall. read more

King Dumplings - #1. Fried dumplings (10 for $4) as of Sept 2024. Cash only - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This little spot is nothing fancy, but the food did not disappoint! You order by number - we got the pork fried dumplings, the steak boiled dumplings and the sesame rice cake. Food came out as it was prepared, and piping hot. Hardworking team to make it all happen! read more

King Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Tiny spot with great shrimp dumplings and low prices. Try a sesame pancake sandwich to mix things up; the spicy cabbage turned out to be kimchi. The group ahead of me may have been experts, or maybe just read the sign that I missed, but you can get a side of chili oil for 50 cents. read more

This place is under the category of cheap, authentic and no frills dumplings. I will say that as far as quality goes, they aren't necessarily the best in the city but if you come here with just a few bucks and an empty stomach you will leave satisfied. It's a small place, cash only, and the type of business that makes Chinatown so great. The pork was tasty inside, though the skin was a little on the dry side for me. There are some sauces placed on the tables so make sure to snag some for your dumplings to take it to the next level. I think there was an ATM there as well in case you needed to take out cash. It's a small place that you should definitely check out to see which place you think is the best spot in Chinatown. Glad I tried it since it had been on my list for quite some time. read more