I first came to Yumcha Heroes in Prenzlauer Berg eight years ago and I've never been able to forget it. This year, I finally made it back--and it's still just as amazing. The dumplings are little parcels of perfection: delicate, flavorful, and clearly made with love. There's something about the vibe here--laid-back yet stylish, with that neon glow--that makes you want to stay for hours, ordering steamy basket after basket. Great (small) beer selection. Some places fade in your memory, but Yumcha Heroes? It's even better than I remembered read more

OMG! We stumbled on this place on our first night in Berlin. It was so good we came back one more time. Not only is the food spectacular ( vegan and non vegan) but the service was wonderful. The owner was so nice and sat us at her staff table to accommodate our group and also gave us raspberry sorbet on the house! I highly recommend starting with a Frische Safte of apple/cucumber/ginger/mint/ginger ale. And be sure to add a shot of vodka! We had the Argentine beef special, Mrs Shu Mia, Green veggie (vegan) dumplings, Shou Mai, Honey spare ribs, classic summer rolls, Fu Ling, and tiger prawns. All were A+!! It's family style with long tables and benches inside and out. The food and staff could not have been better! read more

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sehr köstliche Dumplings:) Netter Service und feines Ambiente. Faire Preise. Die Lage sehr zentral und somit gut erreichbar. read more

Vegan dumplings were flavorless and had soggy frozen vegetables in it. The shrimp dumpling were apparently good so if you're plant based maybe look for something else. Service was nice and the place was cosy, sad that the vegan dumplings were so trite. read more

Amazing dim sums in one of my favorite parts of Berlin. The relaxed atmosphere of this place along with great food and drinks makes it a perfect option for friends gatherings as well as couple dinners. read more

I walked past this place a few times already and I always thought it looked neat. Now that I have been inside I know that the appearance did not fool me. :-P The service was really friendly and every single dish we tried was amazing! Obviously you have to try any variety of their dumplings when you are here! :-) read more

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Yumcha Heroes! I mean, the name is just catchy, right? It is. Couple that with the kitschy little sign of two dumpling heroes high-fiving...and well, can you go wrong? You cannot. On a beautiful, gloriously sunny evening in Berlin I found myself perched just inside the patio at Yumcha awaiting my first Asian cuisine in Berlin aside from the sushi/Viet outpost in my supermarket. I was pumped. DUMPLINGS. Let's do this. The restaurant was comfortably full...the patio pleasantly plump with patrons. Tables turn relatively fast because the food is pushed out with a nice clip. Good for me, as I was famished after a day of soaking in sunshine (finally!). An Aperol Spritz (or two) found me as well as the Shu Mai dumplings (pork, serving size =4 for about 3 euro). I also ordered the Jacob's Chicken, which was good but in hindsight I would've rather had a plate of steamed veggies and MORE dumplings. The dumplings are where its at, I do highly recommend. The silk cube tofu was also a hit, but I think next time soup, dumplings, more dumplings, veggies. That shall be my winning combo. Service was good despite being full, and pretty friendly. I noticed they do take credit cards (not sure if its just German bank cards though), but I'd bring cash just in case. Three drinks (eeps, school night!) plus dumplings and a main entree set me back approximately 35 euro. Not the cheapest (though the dumplings are), what really hit the bill was the 16 euro chicken...which wasn't even close to my favorite thing. So, lesson: go get the dumplings. YUMCHA HEROES! High five! *ps pro-tip, skip their desserts and head across the street for ice cream. read more

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The ambience was fabulous - it was like stepping into Barbie's playhouse, but instead of Barbies, there were Chinese chefs cooking up a storm making XLB. I love the decor, the friendly service, but this is not your typical Shanghai dumpling joint. It must be a foreign concept around here, but these dumplings had barely any soup, a thick wrapper, and the meat was somewhat hard and compacted (not melt in your mouth like it should be). I would however, recommend the watermelon lychee drink which was refreshing and something I have never tasted before. Love this place for drinks with friends, but I can't help but think it's a bit overhyped and overpriced. read more

The dumplings were really amazing. My friends and I were feeling adventurous so we ordered many different kinds of dumplings. My personal favorite was the pink lamb. But I also loved the black beef and the orange prawn. They were super flavorful. The dumplings are big and very filled. Fat fat dumplings!! Just what I like. But the baked ones (which are fried) are kinda small. I say skip the Shanghai dumplings -- no soup in a xiao long bao?! You may fool these Berliners but you can't fool me! I was Chinese in my past life. It's affordable but I kind of wish the dumplings were slightly cheaper so I could eat more of them!! For 10 euros you can eat 6 dumplings if you share with friends. I would certainly go back!! read more

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Excellent! the winter dumplings with duck, chestnut and fig doesn't work, but that was the only disappointment. The vegetarian soup was better than the beef soup, less greasy. Silken tofu divine, steamed and very thinly sliced. Orange prawns (dumpling skin tinted slightly orange) delicious and nice that it comes with some bok choy. Shanghai dumplings good but should be served with a spoon to better capture juice. English speaker friendly. Each bamboo steamer is labeled so vegetarians need not fear any of their dishes touch meat!!! Open kitchen so you can watch with awe and a smile. A few of the dumplings, such as the beef, some in a dumpling that is dark purplish in color -- not exactly an appetizing color. read more

2 steps above fast food; great dim sum. Hot pink plexiglass separates you from the kitchen, and they play hip hop to give themselves an edge. Feel free to watch them cook; the chef will look right back. Ha! A lot of singles during the day and a generally nice crowd. The service is absolutely lovely, and you'll appreciate that the food takes a while to come out because you know it's fresh. Worth the wait. Try everything, and don't be afraid to be adventurous. The pork bun is great, the lamb is cinnamony, the mainstream dumplings are exactly what you want, the homemade lemonade is not too sweet. read more

I really like Yumcha Heroes. They have great dumplings and the honey spareribs are to die for. Also, their homemade drinks are really good. I've been there a couple of times, and every time the waitresses seems a bit distreet and maybe even a bit young - and not as professional as one could want. This is however fine with me, but the reason for 4 stars. read more

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I came here on a recommendation from a co-worker and was not disappointed. The place is small but exudes a coolness factor. Located a short walk from Rosenthaler Platz underground on a quiet street it's easy to miss if you don't walk far enough down the street. Just walk past the Salumi place and you'll see it I asked the waitress what amount of dumplings she recommended for 1 person. The waitress suggested I order 2 sets of dumplings so I tried the Prawn dumplings and the soup dumplings plus an order of edamame. The dumplings come in servings of 4 and are accompanied by 3 dipping sauces: a soy sauce-base one, a sweet one and a slightly spicier one. The Prawn dumplings were very good and the shrimp was not overcooked or mushy. The soup dumplings were very good too, however, they were not very soupy. I would have preferred them with more broth inside the way they make them in New York's Chinatown. But the minced pork filling was flavorful. Two orders was definitely enough as I was stuffed so I am glad I didn't order more. They have a great selection of teas and juices here too. The service was quick and the waitress was friendly. Turns out she was from California so that explains the better than average service. I can't believe it took me this long to find this place. It ranks in my Top 10 and I will be coming back on my next work trip. read more

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I don't recommend ordering take-away...the dim sums came soggy and the ribs were super dried out and extra salty. What a bummer! Although the taste of the shrimp orange dimsum filling was decent, the dimsum shell was super gross and soggy. Also the prices for what you got are a little high, but meh,when I compare it to other dimsum places I've tried, it's not anything special for the price point. read more

Fantastic dumplings and fresh juices. This restaurant is famous for they yummy dumplings. The rumour was correct: 5 star! We tired the vegetarian, orange shrimp and beef (rind). So much flavour, perfectly cooked. With this we drank four juices as they were hard not finish right away; DELICIOUS! (Only fruit!) Watermelon+lychee Cucumber, ginger, mint Lychee, lime, soda Carrot, honey melon, honey On top of this super cute and friendly staff, good outdoor tables and a very cool toilet! read more

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Quite yummy dumplings and cucumber slices salad! Came here for lunch with my meat-eating friends, not knowing if there would be anything for me. Luckily, I was happily surprised with delicious veggie dumplings. Sat outside with my puppy and enjoyed the view! read more

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It's cool, the decor is modern, the service is efficient and friendly. I like being in the space. I'm not a stickler for authenticity, as long as the food tastes good, I'm ok with whatever fusion liberties a restaurant wants to take. I was expecting that Yumcha would mix a little of traditional Chinese "small eats" with some western ingredients. And they did that very nicely with the cold jellyfish salad. It's got the crunch and freshness I'd associate with the classic Chinese dish, but more strongly seasoned with sesame and chili. I'd recommend that if you're not squeamish about jellyfish. However, I did not like their dumplings. I was pretty disappointed with all the hot dishes I ordered which included the Shanghai dumpling, nuo mi ji (chicken and rice in lotus leaf), pan fried shrimp dumpling, and shu mai. All are classic dimsum dishes and unfortunately none of their strong points were played up. The shrimp dumplings were understuffed and although it said pan fried, the dumpling when it got to the table did not have that crispiness to the wrapper. It makes no sense to serve pan fried dumplings in the same plate as bokchoi with sauce. The sauce seeps under the dumplings and makes the the crispy bottom all soggy! *cry* The shanghai dumplings were a very poor imitation of what they could have been (inspired by the Shanghainese xiao long bao). Again, wrappers are too thick. And they really should have spoons available for the shanghai dumplings because the whole idea is to catch all the tasty soup that's inside them. The shumai was so-so. Maybe just the red lighting inside making the pork look particularly dark and unappetizing. Nuo mi ji was ok, and probably the one dish we had that felt like it was true to the classic dish. Anyway, all that to say, I do not recommend this to anyone seeking dumpling enlightenment. read more

Still my all-time favourite Chinese food. The interior is modern but maintains a cozy, chinese-cantina kid of feel. The service is very friendly and speaks English (which is normal nowadays I know but I thought I´d mention it). The food is delicious everytime and ranges from honey spare rips to soft summer rolls. My personal favourites here however are the dumplings (because I like the word and also they taste great). They are traditional Chinese dumplings with a gourmet twist ( whitechicken or orangeprawns or blackbeef whatever you want) so you can`t go wrong. Anyway I´m heading there now because I got hungry writing this review, bye ! read more

I spotted this place when wandering near a Berlin park. The handmade dumplings were tempting even though I ate shortly before. I ordered the chicken, thai basil, chili, and ginger dumplings along with the Cho You Bao (yeast bun with sweet pork, oyster sauce and ginger. I looked forward to the dumpling flavor combination, but the flavors combined together and nothing stood out. They came with three sauces- soy (too salty), chili sauce, and another (too sweet). And the Cho You Bao was not as fluffy as I imagined. There was much dough, but the meat was tasty with warm Christmassy tasting spices. read more

I'm always a sucker for dumplings. So how could I resist the places that is supposed to have the best dumplings in Berlin? While I was tempted to order every dumpling they had I was talked into something a bit more moderate for this days lunch. We got the steamed tofu, shanghi dumplings, and the lotus wrapped rice. All of which are good touch stones for these sorts of things, if you can't do these well there is no point in the other things. The tofu was very good. Silken, soft, and a lovely chili sauce with just the right touch of heat. Loved it. Great start. The Shanghai dumplings were good, but typically when someone says shanghai dumplings I'm thinking soup dumplings. These were not. But very tastey, juice and the wrapper was very well done. Gave just the right texture. Plus these were good sized so another nice touch. The lotus wrapped rice was the disappointment. A bit dried out and probably a bit on the old side. When I learned to make these from a woman in Hong Kong she kept saying they have to have enough "juice" in them to be good. Plus they can't be old. And these just didn't work for me based on her criteria. Also the dipping sauces were a disappointment. Things pretty much out of a jar. Good but not a home run, but I would go back and try some of the other dumplings and I would always get that lovely tofu! read more

Brilliant. The authenticity is debatable, the dim sum is fancied up a bit. That being said, it hardly matters. The char siu bao was damn close and super delicious. The siu mai was fantastic. We enjoyed the spare ribs, winter dumplings, shrimp roll and a few other delectable dumplings. All in all this was a perfect experience save for the long wait. I'm not sure if this was abnormal, and even though I feel 25 minutes for dim sum is a bit much, the experience was hardly ruined because of it. At least we got to spend some time catching up with friends. Highly recommend this place, and I think it's up in my top 10 or so of Berlin. read more

The dumplings are pretty good, but the servings are small. They always have a set menu for lunch special, and that was pretty good. They're not traditional Chinese dim sum, but I was intrigued and enjoyed the flavours for what it was. You probably will not fill yourself up here unless you're with friends, but the food is pretty good. It's hip and trendy, and there are tons of booths. I ate here alone, but they were still really accommodating to my needs. I ordered a dumpling set with the soup dumplings, which were delicious and one of my first forays into the soup dumpling world. I also ordered the winter dumplings which were rich and a bit sweet. To top off my dumpling set, it also came with a soup, which was pretty good. The menu is simple, mostly based around the dumplings/dim sum. For a fast, quick lunch with good value, I'd go to Yumcha Heroes for the set menu. It's a relatively light meal (I think only three or four come in a set,) but it's affordable and has space for a lot of people, especially if youw ant to share. I didn't order any alcohol with my meal, but I did order one of those blooming teas which looked beautiful in a high glass. read more

Come early to grab a seat. This small little place has a great little cozy atmosphere, but even more important are the amazing dumplings. We enjoyed the pork steamed dumplings and in fact placed a second order because they were too delicious to share. The rest of the food we ordered like the peking pork was good, but nothing to write home about so that is why I only gave 4 stars. Also the service was not the best. They were friendly but rushed and had to flag them down several times to place an order for food and drinks. read more

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I once chocked on the bulb on a bok choy at Yumcha Heroes, and while it was not their fault, I didn't feel like going there for a long time. But in the end, the dumplings lured me back in. I usually opt for the fried dumplings (either veggie or prawn) that come with a serving of bok choy on the side, and usually the bok choy is as fresh as spring rain, but last time they were dry as a desert. But I think it was a one off thing, hopefully, probably. The dumplings are massive in size, and the metal chop sticks can make it somewhat of a slippery experience, but so it goes for everyone around the table - jokes are made, and then you just keep on eating, forgetting that you look like a fool. It's the dumplings you go for, but they also serve up some summer like rolls, as well as bigger plates of heartier dishes, just in case you want to mix it up a little. I have fallen for the octopus salad, it has a little citrus twang to it - and a perfect summer dish when you want something lighter. If you want to sit on the terrace you better make a reservation, but it's not so bad sitting inside either, as you can catch all the action in the kitchen, and the open flames that sometimes hits the ceiling. read more

I had a great dinner at this place tonight. I saw a reference to it on a NYTimes food blog and so thought I'd give it a whirl. The dim-sum was really very good. We had the orange shrimp and green vegetable dumplings (one order of each). Together with an order of edamame, it was plenty for the two of us. The decor is, as others note, cool. It's not super-flashy-ultra-modern-Asian kind of sleek, but it is sleek-ish and comfortable. The service is, well, spotty. But, they were busy, and I gather this place does not thrive on a reputation for top-notch service. Instead, it's got really good dim-dum, and really good prices (for everything, with a bunch of beers, water, dumplings, edamame, it was 28 euros). read more

Wanting something different in the nahe, Yelp directed us here. Thanks Yelp! Despite the many restaurants in the area, we have often written it off as too touristy. This place confirms how silly that idea is. We walked into the tiny dining space and grabbed the last seat near the door. Despite the cool air from outside, we were cozy with the steam coming out of the open kitchen. Service was speedy, as was the food. 4.50 -5.50 for sets of 4 dumplings allowed us to try several different options. Everything was crazy good with the beef soup actually being our favorite. You have the option for some of the dumplings to be either fried or served in a bamboo box and I actually preferred the steamed. We got the honey ribs, shanghai dumplings, prawn dumplings, & beef soup and we were satisfied! Yumcha served just what we wanted. Affordable, fresh, and perfectly different. read more

This is the kind of place I wish I could eat at once a week for a long time in order to learn the subtleties of every item. It's hard to know how to order, since the dumplings aren't necessarily a standard size, so you kind of have to dive in and take some risks. Some are heavier or bigger than others, and there is quite a variety of fillings and other items, so be brave and make it an adventure. I had the duck dumplings and a tall glass of hot tea. Next time I would get the Shanghai with the broth inside. The billowing steam from the kitchen makes for a very Blade Runneresque experience, especially if it's a rainy night. Service was great. read more

Simply put, these are some of the best dumplings I have ever had, and I have had my share of Chinese dim sum, dumpling places from all over (aside from going to China itself). This is not your ordinary fast food simple dumplings, this is not pot stickers people. This is the real mo-fo deal. The dumplings are first off, homemade, second, they are also large and big sized. Vegetarian is filled with flavored noodles and chewy veggies that have great flavor. You will find also unique ones, instead of standard pork shu mai (which they have and are also big and delicious), such as a duck filled fig, Shanghai with broth inside, and a peculiar and delicious salmon wrap that is delicate, with delicious tasting fish nestled in a rice wrap with delicate seasoning. Noodle salad (Fu Ling) is aromatic, delicate, bursting with fresh lime flavors melding with the small chicken pieces served on a nice simple piece of red cabbage leaf. Get the mint and/or honey ginger teas. They hit on a damp cold evening wonderfully. Service here is also fantastic, in a city that has often curt/rude and just flat out bad service often this place stands out like a ray of light. Go earlier or at least make a reservation because it's very popular as I discovered, even for showing up on a lazy weekday evening. Fantastic. read more

It' a small restaurant located at the conner on a street. The service was very nice and friendly. They greet us really well. Mother of dumpling was tasty, I really like it. Duck dumpling needs to change to beans dumpling because all I tasted was bean, just a little bit of duck meat inside. Beef Roll were to sour. 3 start for nice services and some good dumpling but others was not worth for its price. read more

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When I came across this place I was super excited, as I love dumpling, wanted soup, and they have dumpling soup. The interior is pretty cool with a sort-of-tinted window, so you can look into the kitchen. Generally this place is über cool with a sleek interior, and, come on, the name is just fantastic! The staff is also super nice, and the place generally seems to be family run, which is something I really like. So why only 3 stars? Well, I settled on 3, as the food was good, but not mind.blowing and I had issues with the dumping. The flavors they have a nice, but the veggie one is not that great and for all of them, in my opinion, the dough this waaaay too thick. I felt like I was only eating dough half the time. If you want soup though definitely check them out, and if you don't mind doughy dumplings, then definitely give this place a try. read more

I'm compelled to go back every few weeks - that's how addictive their dumplings are. The inside gets a little cramped so I wouldn't come here with a large group of people. Decent wine. Have never ordered something I didn't like. read more

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Good to know to have a reasonable Dumplings Restaurant in Berlin. read more

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Waited 30min for dumplings! Dumpling itself was OK, however no spoon delivered for the soup Unfortunately also no dogs allowed in the place, also not very charming staff read more

The best Chinese food in Berlin. If anyone knows of a better place let me know. The honey glazed ribs are wonderful and the bok choy is also. I dig the sauce on the bok choy. The salmon salad is also tasty with a little spice, though it could be more. The lamb dumplings are my favorite. The sauces could be in bigger portions, well, not the plumb sauce or the soy(?) sauce. The only one worth eating is the orangish one with the red flakes. Friendly service and menus in English for the lazy Amis and Limeys out there. The wine selection is a little weak - good, better, best, red or white are the choices. And I wish the place were gluten free. Eat outside and then go nap in the park across the street. read more

Perfect little Joint. The service is good and the dumplings are amazing. The beat I've ever had! Our table was right next to the electric door and it got really cold so that was a downer. Booking a table is highly recommended! read more

While in Berlin I had yelp a place for great dim-sum and came across this place. With the great number of review and four stars I was for sure I would find great food here. To my surprise I was very disappointed. I am a dim-sum lover and this place did not meet my standard at all. The skin on the dumplings was way too thick and the meat was not the best quality. I am giving this place a three stars mainly for the presentation of the food and how cute the restaurant is but the food I would say about 2 stars max. read more

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Dumplimgs which were said to be the highlight were served nicely and were ok but nothing too amazing. Service was the worst we have had during our 4 months stay in Berlin for no reason..:/ All together it is not cosy or special and I went there because recommendations were good-but it's really no big deal and there is no reason to visit. Transit just around the corner is awesome and so is Rice Queen on Danziger strasse. .. Just easily skip this place..good luck:) read more

Came in and the place was real busy but we were seated immediately. Staff was real friendly and spoke English. Menus also had English which was nice. Ordered the black beef, lamb, and pork dumplings, all were very tasty. But my favorites were the Shanghai pork dumplings. Lots of flavor! Definitely recommended if you're in the area! read more

For the price and the image they sell I'd say MEH! Not bad but far from being awesome. Vegetarians have only one option. I ordered 8 dumplings, 4 steamed and 4 fried (waitress was kind of shocked I ordered steamed and fried. It was my 1st time I wanted to try both and have some variety since Im vegetarian) Half of my dumplings arrived with big holes. It was a a mess to eat. Flavor was ok. More like a mince of everything. Just ok dumplings. Sauces were very over powering (they offee three which they should get credit for. But better focus on one brilliant one). read more

We read a lot about this restaurant - tipped as the best dumpling place in berlin. Needless to say it stood testament to its fandom. Ambience: The restaurant has an open kitchen which also implies cooking fumes passing over you as you are immersed in conversation. I in particular do not like to leave a restaurant smelling of the food I ate, so naturally chose to sit outside. The feel outside was pleasant. It offers a nice relaxing time watching the busy bustling street of people and trams pass by as you await your dumplings. Food: The quality of the food was perfectly in sync with the reviews of the place. The White Chicken in particular was fresh and juicy. The SHANGAI was also nice with pork cooked to tenderness. With a variety of dumplings combined with a choicest combination of the 3 sauces literally leaves you with a mouthful of China. Price: With Quality comes price. If you are the type of person who is satisfied with 20 dumplings stacked neatly as a mountain on your plate, then this is not the place for you. (Wok Show, Berlin). Here you get a general helping of 4 dumplings for an average 5.5 Euro. So it is in the higher price range. They also do accept Cards. read more