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Song's Dumplings Cafe

4.3 (208 reviews)
ModerateDim Sum, Noodles
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Chicken soup dumplings
Sarah C.

We had the beef, Japanese chicken and lemongrass chicken dumplings. Beef were the most flavorful and then the lemongrass. Price is great and you get to mix and match between two flavors. Chicken soup dumplings were sooo good.

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Natasha M.

Came back again because I was in the mood for soup. Beef noodle soup in the spicy broth was so darn good. Roasted pork noodle soup was amazing as well. Egg yolk bun was pretty good I personally never liked them but the yolk inside was just perfect. Mini soup dumplings were amazing like always. Wasn't a big fan of the beef curry dumplings.

Too cute to eat. Too good not to.
Nelson E.

Stopped by Song's Dumplings Café on a cold day looking for something warm and comforting and it delivered. The noodle soup hit exactly right, rich broth, freshly made noodles, and I lucked out with a soft-boiled egg that had a double yolk. Felt like a small win on a gray day. This is a quaint, no-frills spot where the food is clearly made to order. You can taste the care. The piggy buns with salted egg yolk are a must. They're cute, yes, but more importantly they're legit comfort food: soft, rich, and not overly sweet.

Tina C.

My strong proclivity for dumpling noodle soup continues as a predilection of Chinese comfort food as my cultural roots origin. When life is lackadaisical and you need an uplifting force or encouragement for catharsis to be resilient as an awakening, dumplings are summoned. It brings presence to every bite for awareness and genuine aliveness. My emotional pain cannot be disconnected for healing. As I sat in silence I checked my email waiting for my order fulfillment and arrival. This business is a local cafe, not quite a restaurant but very Asian specifically a medley of Chinese dumplings and heavy Japanese decor atmosphere. I was very bewildered of this dumpling business is Japanese or Chinese cuisine, or possibly both incorporated? Asian fusion? Japanese beckoning cat, maneki-neko 招き猫, is heavy presence for decor atmosphere throughout the entire cafe. There is one large Japanese beckoning cat with one paw raised in a beckoning gesture by the cash wrap register. This beckoning cat is adorable! The menu is very simple offerings but does not describe the contents in detail. It is not a extensive list as it is a cafe. The server/cashier advise to order first, sit to eat and pay last like a full service restaurant. This business has been listed in my Yelp bookmark to try for a long time. The slightly warm temperature has teased me to induce Spring Fever as the first full day post Daylight Saving Time, 2026 and I was outdoors for walk as exercise. Sauces and condiments are available at a station counter. There is one large TV. Background music is somewhat loud audible and sourced by Spotify. Customer service is average. There is one unisex facility on the premise and is relatively clean. There is a small parking lot in the front shared with neighboring businesses. This business is located in a small shopping complex named Metro Plaza. Chicken dumpling noodle soup, $12.00 The dumplings were pan seared fried, unfortunately not traditionally boiled especially for noodle soup. The dumplings are average. The noodles were rice vermicelli with half boiled egg and scallions in Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen soup base broth. The Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen soup base broth and half boiled egg is a replica of Japanese Ramen noodle soup. It was served piping hot. Chinese soup spoon Tangzhi ladle where the end is at a angle is provided with one disposable wooden chopstick as utensils. Jasmine Tea, cold $1.50 This was awful! It was one tea bag filled with ice. I did not taste the Jasmine aromatic flavor. Stay away from ordering any drink as Song Dumpling Cafe is good for dumplings. It is certainly no bubble tea business to obtain quality Chinese tea. After my MTA NYC Transit SBS Q52 bus ride, I walked from Woodhaven Boulevard moving east on Metropolitan Avenue to gain access.

Wonton Soup
Angela L.

I came back again after many years to try this unassuming dumpling place and I'm glad to report they are still pretty good. The store is tiny with a few seats and no frills but their dumplings pack a lot of flavor. I got their soup dumplings and wonton soup as well as a homemade iced citron tea drink. If you need to use your credit card you should let them know before you place your order. They take credit cards as well as Zelle. They prefer cash. The soup dumplings were a surprise. It's not bad. There was plenty of soup inside and the filling was flavorful. The wrapping was not as thin as some of the best but it wasn't bad. The wonton soup tasted like my mother's. The soup was a little thin but those wontons are legit. The citron tea was sweet and refreshing.

Maggie L.

I can see why customers would enjoy their fried dumplings, eaten by itself. However, it was freezing cold out after a snowstorm in NY, so I stopped by to dine alone and ordered the chicken dumpling noodle soup, to find that fried dumplings were thrown in a bowl of bland milky broth with noodles. The fried dumplings were soggy and no longer crispy, and the entire meal was pretty flavorless and disappointing.

Crab Meat Soup Dumpling Special 6Pcs
Paula L.

This place has like a fast food vibe going on. The staff is very nice, but it's just a weird little place. The pork noodle soup was really good. I ordered a bunch of different dumplings, including soup dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and other dumplings. All of the dumplings were good-not great. I would not go out of my way to come here for the dumplings. I may come back for the noodle soup with pork.

Pork and green peppers and basil chicken fried dumplings and roasted pork bun
Jenny J.

The food is just so good and authentic. The service is quick . You order at counter and sit down and they bring you the food. Very cute place ! Soup dumplings are really good !

Pan Fried Pork and Shrimp Dumplings
Sep B.

This is a fast casual spot. Your order at the counter and they'll bring your order out. I can hear with four others- two were children and the other two were adults. We shared everything and it was filling for us. When we entered the restaurant, our hunger level was--on a scale of 1-10-at a 6. The dumplings were great; we got veggie pan seared dumplings and pork and shrimp pan seared dumplings. The soups were mediocre and I don't recommend them. We ordered a beef noodle soup, and wonton soup without noodles. That said, the wonton in the soup was not bad. It's good for what it is, and if you're looking for more authentic Chinese food, head elsewhere.

Piggy Red bean dumplings  Honey Citron Tea
Bolaji A.

The atmosphere is a vibe a nice place to sit with friends or on a date. I love the music options that are played. My dumplings were very appetizing and my citron honey tea was good. I will definitely come back the service was good.

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Shamika Narain N.

Very warm inside. Greets you as you come in. . Very soft spoken. Nice little appetizer spot or quick bite. Parking on street. Heart of Metropolitan. Fried or steamed dumplings , Shumai or soup for the snowy weather.

12 Pan Fried Pork and Shrimp Dumplings & Wonton Soup
Zoey M.

Food: Pork & shrimp pan fried dumplings & wonton soup were delicious! Soup had a delicious broth flavor and the dumplings come with 12! I didn't think I was going to end up eating all of it but it was so good, I kept eating! Service: Nice lady working the front and cooking as well. Ambiance: Very cute and clean little shop. Can't wait to come back!

pan fried pork dumplings
Amanda W.

We ordered soup dumplings, shumai and pan fried dumplings. The soup dumplings were okay-- the wrapping was very thin which I typically like, but they all broke as I tried to pick them up. The shumai tasted good, and I was pleasantly surprised by the pan fried dumplings. Not usually into BBQ beef dumplings, but the flavor along with the sweet dip was very nice!

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All dumplings, soup and drinks are amazing. I'm a regular here. You can't go wrong with anything you decide to have.

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2 months ago

Try the beef curry dumplings AMAZING! Absolutely worth the price and great fast service

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I think Song's is one of the best affordable options in the neighborhood. Per dollar, it packs a heavy punch. Highly recommend.

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We enjoyed there dumpling and also had tea with our food song is only 10 mins from me and I'll eat here again

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