I don't know what has changed, but the dumplings we had last night tasted awful. If I were to guess, they used leftovers from yesterday (or even days ago). The "steamed" shrimp dumplings looked just like the "pan fried" version - both were very greasy and the dumpling wrap/dough was very chewy. It also had a very foul stench. Months has gone by since we ate here and we liked the place, but we're no longer going to eat here. Seriously, there are a lot of other places popping up that's offering fresh, tasty, dim-sum. read more

The place is very small so if you are more than two, you better get a reservation. Food is very good. Pretty fast and a lot of dishes. I would recommend to choose different combiantion and share them. Not all the Dumplings are the same size, even they are four per order. The menu comes in English for all of us who are not very fluent in German. Prices are not high and the service is very friendly specially for the host. read more

Those dumplings will make you think you just went to Chinese heaven. Start with the black beef soup - it's black dumplings dipped in a sweet/spicy aromatic soup, which tastes even better once it mixes with the fillings. Shanghai dumplings are a classic, try all three different sauces that come with them. For dessert, nougat dumplings work quite well - they come with delicious vanilla sauce! For a claustrophobic Hong Kong experience try visiting the restroom. read more

Overhyped and overpriced. The dumplings were okay, but nothing to write home about. The salmon was a disaster- overcooked, huge chunks of rock salt, underwhelming sauce and really for 8.50€ it should have been at least twice the size. The best part of my 20€ lunch was the house made lemonade, which was actually more of a light limeade spritz. read more

In de Zitty oder Tip hatte ich gelesen, dies sei DIE Adresse um tolle Dumplings zu essen...Das Essen war enttäuschend. Die Dumplings sind zwar gut, aber nur ein klein Anteil des Angebotes. Wir haben 8 verschiedene Gerichte probiert. Die meisten waren viel zu salzig (ich konnte auch durch die Vitrine der Küche sehen, wie gerne der Koch Salz in die Saucen reintut...). Die Mischung von Zutaten passten manchmal nicht, Soja und Koriander waren überall zu finden... Die Bedienung war sehr nett. Leider ist das Ambiente nicht so einladend weil der Restaurant rote Neon Lichte benutzt, die eher an das Lied Roxane (the Police) erinnern.... read more

The first dumplings I have ever had the pleasure of eating. A very enjoyable evening with 2 friends, sharing 5 delicious dishes in a beautiful restaurant and chilled (steamed) atmosphere. Friendly and efficient staff. Love the pink kitchen light. read more

Yumcha Heroes - A seat with a view - Dim Sum Near Me - Berlin, BE

Maybe I'm spoilt by all the great Asian food we have in New Zealand, but the food we had was pretty ordinary. I think "Asian fusion" can sometimes be used to describe something that isn't authentic, or good. Prawn dumplings were ok, lamb dumplings were just a meatball wrapped in a thick pastry. It was ok, but not somewhere I would be raving to my friends about. read more

Comes up as the only game in town and highly rated when you search for gluten-free Chinese Berlin. But everything other than small vegetable dishes here has gluten. So as gluten-free Chinese, it's a bad option. I made a reservation and then had to take my honey somewhere else, which was disappointing. read more

Best Yumcha ever!! Get the baked Spring rolls. Quick friendly service. Excellent English but you must book! Saw so many people get turned away because every table was booked and it's only a small restaurant. read more

Very tasty dim sum-style dumplings and rolls at reasonable prices. Actually, a little expensive, but the portion sizes are larger than I expected, so it evens out. I would have preferred smaller portions so that I could order more dishes. In the end, 4 plates (two kinds of dumplings, two kinds of rolls) and a salad were enough for two people. Seating is mostly on benches and the restaurant is fairly small. Service was good. The beer selection is a bit of the worst of East Asia varieties in bottles. I will definitely go back, but probably for lunch or snacks. Not sure I would make an evening out of it. read more

What a wonderful place! This funky little Chinese restaurant is a treat if you fancy Dim-Sum (served steamed or fried, as you wish). The design of the interior is great (have a look at the light or spend 5 minutes thinking how to get in the yellow toilet!). The portions, one could say, are rather tiny but incredibly tasty and original (about 5 euro each). They also have some salads, soups, rolls and bigger plates. There is also a good selection of wine ranging from good, better to best. We enjoyed a white Tuscan wine and a red german Weissburgunder. Each cost about 20 euro. Everybody was delighted. Their Dim-Sum are really great but I enjoyed some even better in London. Never mind! Go to Yumcha! You'll have a great evening, inside or on the patio. read more

Found myself the only Asian face in the place outside of the wait staff. Only thing authentic was the brisk unfriendly service. Not worth it for the price. Also had major stomach issues from the meal afterwards. Found myself bemoaning a few culturally insulting things starting with the industrial sweet and sour sauces they served with the dumplings, and the photo of a real Cantonese Place on the wall which I sourly missed after this meal. If this is the level that Chinese good has come in Berlin, then it's a nasty blow for my culture. Conclusion, Yumcha heroes is an "ethnic food experience" for non ethnic hipsters that are interested more in food photography then food. Pretty colors, definitely more important then flavor here. Chinese people avoid and save yourself 20 euros. read more

I've noticed this little place many a time, and remarked (often to myself) that its sleek exterior and savory dumpling offerings seemed promising. Well, today, I proved myself right. We stopped in for lunch today, and seated ourselves at the pretty long wooden tables outside. Our server was a really sweet girl, and offered us menus in English. Although I'm getting better in German, it's always nice to have an option--especially so I don't have to translate every menu item for my non-Deutsch-speaking man. Yumcha Heroes has an array of daily specials, and they are proud to serve food without preservatives or any unnatural ingredients. And you can really tell--everything we had was fresh, untainted by artificiality, and thereby truly delicious. We went with the daily special edamame--soybeans steamed and sprinkled with sea salt--which were hot and moist and perfectly tender. The sea salt was nice, and although the grains seemed sort of large at first, they continued to melt a bit and added just the right amount of saltiness. We also ordered the Shanghai dumplings (which always come steamed) and the beef dumplings with onion and ginger (which you can order steamed or fried crispy in the pan). Unfortunately, I ordered my beef dumplings steamed, but our waitress brought them out crispy. Hmm--well, no matter, I decided not to say anything, they still looked fantastic, and they were! The beef was incredibly tender, seasoned perfectly, and the accompanying dipping sauces (hot chili, soy-vinegar, and plum sauce) were a tasty addition to the already delicious flavor of the dumpling. The Shanghai dumplings were better, though, with a little bit more spice and a bit of soup in the middle! Comparing steamed to crispy, I'd say the steamed dough of the dumplings is yummier than the pan-fried. But that's just my opinion. Ooh and the crispy dumplings came with boiled bok choi with a bit of soy sauce on it. Mmmmmm. SO GOOD! Only complaints? Our food seemed to take forever. I don't know if it's because they hand-make each set of dumplings to order--which is awesome if they do--but patience is not one of my favored virtues. Also, as mentioned, I wanted steamed dumplings but got fried. The little things, you know? Also, know that if you are super-starving, one order of dumplings for your is NOT going to do it. Order 2 for yourself, and maybe a third. I will most definitely be back to (hopefully) upgrade Yumcha Heroes to five pretty stars. read more

The best Chinese dumplings I've had in Berlin, this far. Shanghai soup dumplings were good, but should have also been served with a spoon, to prevent broth from leaking out before eating. The beef dumplings were the best - very flavorful & aesthetic with black sepia-died colored dumpling -skin. The decor is very innovative - my faves bring the purple tinged lighted window into the kitchen, the wrapper-style ceiling lamps, and the hidden restroom, that is completely bright yellow. 2 thumbs up! read more

So good. Nothing else to add other than I wish I lived in Berlin so I could eat here everyday.

Good food, but great dumplings. Friendly staff and a clean restaurant. You'll leave with a happy belly. :)

Best dim sum you can get in town. Nothing compared to the real Chinese dim sums. But still good. Rather on the expensive side. Service is slow and kinda unfriendly. Atmosphere is great though. read more

Yumcha's dumplings were quite tasty. We really enjoyed it overall. I've had better dumplings at some places in San Francisco and I'm not qualified to say what's truly authentic or whatever, but either way, I expect to eat here a few more times while we're in Berlin. I particularly liked the Shanghai (soup) dumplings and the White Chicken dumplings. Reservations recommended. read more

AWESOME! Nice atmosphere, great food. Try the roastbeef strips.

It's overpriced for the quality. I understand that they're trying to be hipster and turn dumplings into a fancy dish. However, neither quality nor portion size (6.50 - 7.50 for 4 small dumplings) justify the price. Had a tiny squid salad and squid was not fresh as per menu. read more

The dumplings are delicious, the wine is good. Geat to go with a couple other people and order lots of dumplings and share them all around. Nice teas and juices as well. Yummy Yummy! read more

This place has a really nice atmosphere, friendly stuff, both outside & inside sitting area equally great, and of course delicious dumplings! It doesn't take too long to get the food even though the place is almost always packed. It's great for any occasion, family or date. My favorite are the prawn dumplings - they are exquisite, but as I am not a huge meat eater I was not the biggest fan of the beef ones. A nice detail is the wine menu - when choosing a glass, you pick either Good, Better or Best. Can reveal that the good one is pretty sweet! Overall - awesome! read more

Friendly, German speaking (!) service, Best Dim Sum between here and New York, in the evenings between 7-9.30 pm you need to book. Verdict: Excellent ! read more

The food is okay, but feels a bit uninspired; you could say it looks better than it tastes. A restaurant whose main selling point is the ambience rather than the menu. read more

I was really excited to try Yumcha because I love love love dumplings and Berlin has a great food scene, so I thought this place would be heaven. However, I was disappointed across the board. First, they don't serve tap water unless you are buying an alcoholic drink -- I have never seen this anywhere except a night club post midnight, and it really irritated me. Second, the dumplings just aren't that great. Way too big, so they are unmanageable and fall apart. The dough is too thick and, again, lets them fall apart too easily. And the filling is overspiced and greasy. Third, the service sucks. One of our orders was forgotten despite two reminders, and finally served to us over 20 minutes after we had finished the others, with not so much as an apology for the delay. It really should have been taken off our bill, since we did not enjoy it as part of the meal. I would not recommend going here. read more

the dumplings taste awesome but they are a bit too pricey. Besides, the portions are small. Still, it is a place worth visiting.

The dumplings are nice but all the rest is less than average and overpriced. small portions and little attention for the details. You can find much better places in berlin. read more

Super delish. The honey ribs and bok choy are delicious and perfectly seasoned. The bill can add up quickly, but definitely a must try! Great in- and outdoor spaces. read more

My all times favorite are the sweet and juicy spare rips, the fresh and crunchy bak choi, the Shanghai dumplings with hot broth inside and the fresh juices. The atmosphere is hip, buzzing and friendly the price range okay for mitte. read more

Great dumplings! I highly recommend trying the juices too, original and yummy combinations..

Extremely tasty, yet maybe a bit too pricey. Think 20€ per pers. incl. a drink to be fully satisfied... Will come back when I get a pay raise! read more

My favourite dumplings in Berlin. Superbe presentation of this little treasures, a little bit fusion (sorry for using this term), colorful and bold, mouthwatering flavours. Try the duck ones! The ambience is rather casual and an makes it a perfect place for lunch. read more

Don't Give out tab water with a +100 euro order of food and other drinks, doesn't matter how good the food is, that's unacceptable.

Amazing! ey have all sorts of dumplings for vegetarians, meat eaters and sea food lovers. I was glad that I could take my vegtarian friends there and they were super happy too. The variety of drinks they offer is praise worthy. Its a small cosy place and one could get free spots during lunch time or early dinner hours. One ends up spending around 25€. If it were a tad bit cheaper, I would be their regular customer instead of visiting them once every 3-4 months. read more

Cool name, I wish I'd come up with it! The food, however, remains something to be desired. They do predominantly Asian-fusion dumplings, so don't be fooled by the name that they do full on authentic dim sum. I have yet to find a place in Berlin that does to be honest. I found the pricing a bit steep for what they are, so opted for a set menu at lunch time, which was ok. The dumplings, coloured according to the filling, have a thick cloying dough. Black for beef, bright pink for lamb, white for chicken and green for veggie. In my opinion, they did not look at all appetising. I get why they have coloured them so, for easy identification when they're all being boiled/steamed in one pot. It just gave a kinda mass produced vibe to it. No refinement. And if you're a true dim sum fan, you'd know what I mean. The only redeeming thing was the xiao long bao, for the uninitiated, these are pork dumplings with broth in them, usually served with a vinaigrette dip. These were fantastic and authentic. If you're looking for a fun lunch option in Mitte then worth a try but there are so many other options I'd rather go for. read more

The only reason I did not give it five stars is that it is so expensive! In my experience, a big part of the appeal of dumplings is that they are affordable - at 1.50 Euro per dumpling, these are pricier than even those in London or New York! That said, I still went there and very much enjoyed my meal. The classic Shanghai soup dumplings are great, and unlike some other places, they did not stick to the bottom so all the soup leaked out:) read more

Good food, great drinks, even greater service! Our trip to Berlin last year was pretty much a culinary trip where we spent our days going from one great restaurant to another while doing some sightseeing in between. We were staying at Hotel Mani just a couple of blocks away from Yumcha Heroes, so upon reading some of the reviews we decided to try it for ourselves one night. We ended up coming here 3 nights in a row. The first night we went to Yumcha Heroes we were craving for some late night dumplings, and Yumcha's staff won us over immediately that night. We came in around 11:45 p.m. and although they were about to close (and there were no others guests anymore) we were still more than welcome to order whatever we wanted. We ended up eating some classic Shanghai dumplings (XLB), Baozi dumplings, and their White Chicken dumplings. The flavors were great, and the sizes weren't too bad either. We ended up coming back several nights in a row, usually after 10:30 p.m., for a late night snack. Besides their dumplings they have some great desserts and drinks on their menu; I really recommend getting a watermelon-lychee juice with your meal. But what makes this place great rather than good in my opinion is the staff. The waiting staff was friendly, and showed genuine interest in us. Maybe it was because we always went there late at night, and the restaurant was therefore quite empty at most occasions, but we had some good chats with the waiting staff and they made us feel very welcome. Being able to order dumplings around midnight and finish them without being rushed obviously contributed to this as well. Additionally, I enjoy it when you can tell that the staff has had some influence on the identity of a place - whether that's a restaurant or a store. This was definitely the case at Yumcha Heroes; musical preferences aside, it's always nice to hear something else besides the really common radio channels (or songs). I was therefore pleasantly surprised to notice that the waiting staff had plugged in their IPod rather than turning on a radio channel, which resulted in Rick Ross playing in the background. While this is just a very minor detail of going somewhere to eat, it's one of those little details that can really contribute to a better overal experience. We enjoyed it here; the service was truly great, and it's a great place for some dumplings and drinks. Next time we're visiting Berlin we're definitely coming back! read more

toll hier. bei yumcha Heroes bekommt man wirklich leckere asiatische Gerichte. preislich spielt sich das ganze eher im oberen Segment ab, aber der Mittagstisch ist mit 7,5 Euro recht angemessen. read more

The Xiaolongbao is really good. We ended up getting two orders with bac choi. The food & staff are great. They have a very interesting restroom (WC). It is in a hidden wall & the stalls are in a hidden wall as well. Very cool place to eat in Berlin. read more

If I could give less that 1 star, I would. My wife and I used to love this place, especially the dumplings. We decided to go there yesterday, october 16, around 14:00. The waiter who was serving us was one of the rudest people I have met in Berlin, which says a lot considering the city is known for bad service. So we ordered our food and tap water because personally, I think paying 4 euros for a bottle of water is purely insane. The guy was immediately irate that we had ordered tap water even though we ordered 4 other dishes to go with the tap water, whatever water under the bridge. We get our ribs that must have fallen into a bag of salt and we are both thirsty as a fish out of water. THE GUY REFUSED TO GIVE US MORE WATER!!! The food is not good anymore and the staff or just this one guy is a deplorable version of a human. I will never go back and I really hope this place the best :p read more