We've always loved the fried dumplings at Jie Jie Sheng because they're a classic, but lately we've…read morefound ourselves moving over to the vegetarian spring rolls, and WOW...they're something else. Perfectly crispy, light, and packed with flavor. Somehow they manage to stay crunchy even a couple of hours after being made fresh. The spring rolls are delicious enough to hold their own without any sauce at all. The dumplings on the other hand are good but it would be even better with a signature sauce. Unfortunately, the only thing they serve is Sriracha. If you're already a fan of their dumplings or just looking for your next snack, do yourself a favor and try the spring rolls. They might just become your new go-to.

Cuisine: 5 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 2 Value: 6 Overall: 5 After decades, why do people still come here? Probably because it's cheap and quick, which is why I stepped into the shop once more last week. After ordering a bunch of stuff, I thought about it and said to myself, that was not that cheap. Everything added up and the meal was about $16 after tip. Obviously a decent price, but no longer the cheapest type of meal in Flushing any more. Leek pancake ($2.50) and steam pork & cabbage bun ($2) were pretty good, but the rest were forgettable. When I asked if their signature pan fried dumplings ($5) were fresh, the lady said right out of the pan. Not sure how accurate that was because it was warm but soggy, sitting in that steamy plastic container. The bottom crust had zero crispiness. Hot & sour soup ($3) was okay, but nothing more than average. Same for the tea egg that now cost $1.50 each. Sigh. For this type of food, somehow I feel like $16 is too much. Maybe it's just me, but that's how I feel. I have been to other similar spots where I feel like it's slightly cheaper. When it comes to this stuff, I think that matters, especially if the food is just whatever.

The definition of a hole in the wall spot. The service was quick and our food was ready in just…read moreunder 12 minutes. There was a comprehensive menu and you could see them folding the dumplings and cooking them. As it was my first time here I got the pork and cabbage in both boiled and pan fried. My husband and I both preferred the pan fried one although both were delicious. The dumplings were extremely delicious and filling. My husband said it might be the best he's ever had!

Yulong Gourmet 裕隆食品, d.b.a. Handmade Dumpling 金牌手工水餃 (Gold Medal Handmade Dumpling), is a small…read moreshop on Union Street, close to the northwest corner of the Northern Boulevard / Union Street. Handmade Dumplings sells only handmade dumplings, offered as steamed: $15 per serving; pan-fried: $16 per serving; or frozen: $50 per bag. The number of dumplings received depend on the flavor chosen. We've liked what we've had so far: - Lamb and Carrot 羊肉胡蘿蔔, Pan-Fried, 15 pieces: $16. Flavorful, less greasy than from other places. - Pork & Chives & Shrimp 鮮肉韭菜蝦仁, Pan-Fried, 15 pieces: $16; also frozen, 50 pieces for $32. The shrimp has been noticeably fresh, which sometimes isn't the case from other dumpling shops. Cash is preferred; there is a cash discount. As Handmade Dumplings is at the edge of Downtown Flushing, prices seem slightly lower here than in shops located in the center of Downtown Flushing. Handmade Dumpling is located up a flight of steps, and is mainly geared for take-out. There are five stools for waiting and a sauce station for those who want to mix their own sauces. There is no waiting space while staff are making dumplings; only one customer can fit into the store while this is happening.

Food: We tried the pan fried buns and pan fried dumplings here. Dumplings are 10 for $5 which is a…read moregreat value, but don't expect anything mind-blowing. The meat filling is good and flavorful, but the skin is a bit thick and just average. Pan fried buns are better in the basement of New World Mall. This place is still good if you need a quick snack. Service: Service is average, not bad but not particularly good. Ambiance: This is a hole in the wall spot with no seating. You order from a window and get your food through the window too. Overall, I would recommend this dumpling spot!

We didn't try their dumplings, which seems like a popular item for this shop. Maybe if we did, the…read morerating would be better. One thing I will say is that the value here is pretty amazing! Everything was $4 or less per item and we only spent $8 for 3 items, I think? We gave them a $10 total with tip. Sadly, we didn't enjoy the food. We got 2 tea eggs ($1.5) and 2 fan tuan ($3 or $3.5/each?). The tea eggs were ok. A little over cooked in my opinion, so the whites were rubbery and the yolk was extra dry. Honestly, just ok! The fan tuans were not good. They were small, about a hand size, and the filling was barely there. The little dough stick was stale, there was barely any pork floss or pickled veggies. The worst part was the rice. It was cooked well but just tasted old. IDK if you've ever experienced eating old rice, like something that sat in the back of your cupboard and went off slightly. IDK how better to describe it, but it wasn't tasty rice. Service we experienced was actually decent, but maybe because we speak Chinese? Personally? A skip for me, IDK if I'd be back since I can find dumplings and baos for $5 in other spots too.

We go here every time after the US Open!! It's delicious and speedy! They make their dumplings by…read morehand!! It is located right at a convenient corner so easy to find and you can people watch as well! My favorite is their spicy stew and pan fried dumplings (pro tip: dip the dumplings into the stew, yum!)

Located in Flushing, you will find Dumpling Xi, along with rows of other Asian places. It's a…read moresmall cafe style place that was busy and clean. We were greeted and seated. Waters and menu arrived quickly. It was going on 10pm EST so we wanted a light meal. They specialize in steamed and fried dumplings. While I prefer steamed, I didn't want a dozen dumplings. There were no option for half an order. For the fried dumplings, you could order 6 of them so we went that route. We ordered the chicken and corn and the shrimp, fish roe and pork shoulder dumplings. Service was quick. There's an area to make your own sauce so I helped myself to a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chili sauce &. garlic. Yum not too greasy and flavorful with the sauce. Only a block from the hotel too! The beginning of my dim sum adventure.

It was a lot of fun picking out which stall to order from in this large Asian food court. I chose…read morethis one because they had so many choices for dumplings. My order was for "Pork, Shrimp, & Chive Fried Dumplings". They have a window up where you can watch the assembly line of the making of the dumplings from scratch. A couple of other things raised a concern for me. The lady handling the money at the register would then jump in to help on the assembly line. Sometimes after handling the money she'd put on gloves. Other times she didn't. The other concern was watching the gentleman cooking the orders. He was very linear so he only cooked 1 order at a time. There were 10 orders ahead of me so my wait was 30 minutes. The food was great though. I had 10 potstickers for $12. Plus the dipping sauce was great. It was tangy, sweet, with a very tiny hint of spiciness.

Note: They do take Apple Pay…read more I'm glad I didn't see the reviews before I walked into New World Mall food court (on the lower level) and decided to get dumplings from this place after browsing the whole food court. What won me over was being able to see how fresh the dumplings were- that you can see them wrapping them with a good amount of filling inside. I got the pork, shrimp, chive dumplings, and they were so filling! The inside was juicy and tasty, and the dumpling wrapper was thick and chewy. The sauce could've had a bit more flavor personally, like more spice or vinegary tang, but it was still a good complement to the dumplings.

I almost didn't go because of the name change. I remember when it was still Lao Bei Fang Dumpling…read moreHouse, which it still seems to be on their menus. Pan fried dumplings were great as always. Will be back soon my wife can try their hand pulled noodles. Prices are still very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. Love this place as always.

Great hand pulled noodle shop. The cold appetizers of tendons and ears in chili oil is a must as…read moreare their dumplings.

There aren't many Northern/Northeastern Chinese restaurants around, and since my family is from…read morethat region I was excited to see that spot! I came on a Thursday evening and there were several groups of local Chinese folks (a good sign) but enough empty tables that my small group was seated right away. There was complimentary hot tea and small appetizers of pickled cabbage and shredded potato which were appreciated. We ordered several dishes to share family-style. I recommend the di san xian (amazing eggplant and sauce), the stir-fried lamb with scallions (not gamey at all), and the sweet and sour "squirrel" fish. I was especially impressed by the latter - I haven't found a rendition of squirrel fish that matched what I had in China until now, perfectly filleted and boneless and crispy. Everything was very reasonably priced for the large portion size and the yumminess! Service is what you'd expect from an old-school Chinese spot: dishes come out intermittently whenever they're ready, you sometimes have to flag down a waiter or get up to find one, and I didn't love the whiff of cigarette smoke I caught when walking by one of the private rooms. Still loved the meal and would want to bring my family one day!

Authentic northern Chinese food…read more Not everything here is good but mostly are. Our favorite dishes include but are not limited to: Pepper intestines- one of the best cooked intestines dish in flushing. Clean, fresh and delicious. Duo Chun Fish - fried dish with fish roes. It's a crispy, creamy, spicy, numbing and delicious journey. Must try. Dumplings - they have all kinds, pork and sour pickled cabbage is one of my favorites but pick your own, can't go wrong here. Chive Patties - hand made patties filled with fresh chives, glass noddles, scrambled eggs..... etc. pan fried, goes well with white vinegar as dip. Candied yam- must try ! Just try it ! I'm not even going to describe it got ya lol All in all, they have so many good fishes you'll need to make tons of trips to try them all Deliciousness: Friendliness: Price:

I stopped by Bao Boom for lunch one afternoon while exploring the food court in the basement of 99…read moreRanch Market. I was in the mood to try something new, and I am glad I did. I ordered the #2 combo with the curry beef vermicelli. The portion was generous, and the meal was both delicious and filling. The curry beef vermicelli had a noticeable turmeric flavor, which I really enjoyed. It was well seasoned without being overly salty. If you prefer a stronger flavor, there is a condiment bar at the counter where you can customize your meal to your liking. The buns were the highlight of the meal. They were incredibly juicy and packed with flavor. Ordering is simple. You place your order at the counter and receive a buzzer that alerts you when your food is ready. Keep in mind that cash is preferred because there is a surcharge for card payments. If you are looking for a satisfying meal while shopping at 99 Ranch Market, Bao Boom is worth checking out.

Let me start off by saying that Sang Ji Bao, aka Sheng Jian Bao, aka Pan Fried Soup Dumpling, was…read moremy favorite food growing up in Shanghai. It is the one thing I seek out more than any other whenever I'm back in Shanghai. Most recently I had it in November of last year at many great local shops I found while in Shanghai for three weeks. It is one of the most comforting foods from my childhood. With that said, is this Sang Ji Bao up to the standards of Shanghai as described on the menu? Unfortunately no, but I wasn't expecting it either. What about best in NYC? Nope. There are better in Flushing and Manhattan. What's the problem? It's always the dough. They are trying hard, but it's still not as thin as what it should be. At the same time, the thick crust on the bottom is not crispy and crunchy. Better my first visit, but terrible on my more recent attempt. There is soup inside and the meat filling is alright, but I need the whole package. As for other menu items, the Sheperd's Purse Pork Jumbo Wontons were pretty traditional and tasted good. The Shrimp & Pork Mini Wontons Soup was not bad either. However, though the dry scallion noodles is decent, their toppings were disappointing. Scallion Grilled Pork Chop was texturally poor, while the spicy chicken (actually pork, misprint) was a bit sweet, and the Chicken Thigh was super bland and dry. I would skip all of them. I really wanted to like this vendor since I am always seeking out the best Shanghainese food in NYC. Sadly, after giving them two opportunities to impress, I left feeling underwhelmed.