Where is the best dumplings in New York?

Based on diner recommendations, the best dumplings in New York is at Dim Sum Go Go. We compared 27 restaurants serving dumplings.

How much does dumplings cost in New York?

Dumplings prices in New York range from $2.50 to $36.00 across 27 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in New York

Best Dumplings in New York

27 restaurants compared

Price range: $2.50 – $36.00

Avg recommendation: 93%

Top 5 Dumplings in New York (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 27 restaurants:

Dim Sum Go Go, $5.00 (Chinatown)
Dim Sum Palace, $6.50 (Chinatown)
Dim Sum Palace, $7.50 (Chinatown)
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao — 99% recommended, $10.95 (Flushing)
Veselka — 98% recommended, $18.00 (East Village)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 27 Restaurants Compared

Dim Sum Go Go

Chinatown·$$

Shrimp and Chive Dumplings

$5.00

Crystal skin dumplings with minced shrimp and Chinese chives.

Tip: The chive flavor is prominent—if you love aromatic vegetables, this is your dumpling.

Dim Sum Palace

Chinatown·$

Shu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings)

$6.50

Open-topped steamed dumplings with pork, shrimp, and mushroom.

Dim Sum Palace

Chinatown·$

Shredded Roast Duck Dumpling

$7.50

Dumpling filled with tender shredded roast duck.

#499% recommend

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao

Flushing·$$

Signature Pork Soup Dumplings

$10.95

Hand-folded dumplings filled with savory pork and a rich, hot broth.

Tip: Don't just bite into them! Place the dumpling on a spoon, poke a small hole to let the steam out, sip the broth, and then eat the dumpling with ginger and vinegar. It prevents a burnt mouth and lets you taste the soup properly.

#598% recommend

Veselka

East Village·$$

Short Rib Pierogi

$18.00

Handmade dumplings filled with slow-braised beef short rib.

Tip: Get the 'Mixed' plate if it's your first time—it lets you try the short rib alongside the classic potato and cheese. Always ask for them pan-fried.

#697% recommend

Wu's Wonton King

Lower East Side·$$

New York No. 1 Wonton Soup

$9.95

Hong Kong-style wontons with whole shrimp and pork in a clear broth.

Tip: The 'No. 1' means it's the largest size wonton. One bowl is a perfect light lunch or a great starter for a larger meal. The shrimp are remarkably fresh.

#797% recommend

White Bear

Flushing·$

Wontons in Spicy Chili Oil (Dish #6)

$6.00

Twelve tender pork wontons in chili oil speckled with roasted chili fragments.

Tip: This is the dish to order—it's what White Bear is famous for. The chili oil is the star.

#896% recommend

Zhu Ji Dumpling House

Flushing·$

Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings (Guo Tie)

$4.00

Eight juicy pork dumplings with crispy bottoms and tender tops.

Tip: Eight pan-fried dumplings for $4 is the best dumpling value in New York. Get this first.

#996% recommend

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Chinatown·$$

Shrimp & Snow Pea Leaf Dumplings

$8.50

Translucent dumplings filled with fresh shrimp and tender snow pea leaves.

Tip: These are lighter than the pork-based dumplings. They're the best way to judge the quality of their seafood sourcing. Dip them lightly in the ginger-soy sauce.

#1096% recommend

Shu Jiao Fu Zhou

Chinatown·$

Pork and Chive Dumplings (Steamed)

$2.50

Handmade steamed dumplings with very thin skins, filled with seasoned pork and fresh chives.

Tip: Get the brown sauce on the side and dip—it's more interesting than standard dumpling sauce.

#1195% recommend

Xi'an Famous Foods

East Village·$

Spicy & Sour Spinach Dumplings

$11.50

Boiled dumplings filled with pork and shrimp in a bright, spicy-sour broth.

#1295% recommend

Joe's Shanghai

Chinatown·$

Pork and Chive Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

$5.95

Handmade dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork, chives, and pork aspic that liquifies into broth when steamed.

Tip: Order at least two baskets per person — they're addictive and eight dumplings goes fast.

#1394% recommend

Wo Hop

Chinatown·$

Suey Kew Soup

$9.50

Traditional dumplings filled with pork, shrimp, and wood ear mushrooms in a clear broth.

#1494% recommend

Shu Jiao Fu Zhou

Chinatown·$

Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings

$6.50

Seven crispy-bottomed dumplings with pork and chive filling, served with dipping sauce.

Tip: Seven fried dumplings for $6.50 is a complete meal—better value than getting two orders of steamed.

#1594% recommend

A-Pou's Taste

Williamsburg·$

Potstickers Over Lo Mein

$8.50

10 handmade potstickers served over thin lo mein noodles.

#1692% recommend

Old Sport Food

Forest Hills·$$

Cabbage and Beef Dumplings

$15.59

Twelve handmade boiled dumplings filled with seasoned beef and fresh cabbage.

#1792% recommend

Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi

Upper West Side·$$$$

Egusi Dumplings

$36.00

Dumplings filled with egusi seeds, sea bass, and blue crab in a ginger-dashi broth.

#1892% recommend

Dim Sum Go Go

Chinatown·$$

Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

$4.50

Crispy-bottomed pork dumplings with tender, pleated wrappers.

Tip: The crispy side is the prize. Eat each dumpling with that side facing up for maximum crunch.

#1992% recommend

Little Alley

Murray Hill·$$$

Pork and Crab Soup Dumplings

$9.50

Tender wrappers encasing pork, crab, and savory broth.

Tip: Pinch at the top and slurp the soup before eating the wrapper and filling. The broth is essential.

#2090% recommend

Dim Sum Go Go

Chinatown·$$

Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao)

$5.00

Tender pork and gelatinous pork broth suspended in delicate wrappers.

Tip: Pinch the top, slurp the soup, then eat the wrapper and filling. Three separate experiences in one dumpling.

#2190% recommend

Joe's Shanghai

Chinatown·$

Pork and Crab Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

$7.95

Eight dumplings filled with pork, crab meat, and aspic for an refined broth flavor.

Tip: If you've had the pork ones before, upgrade to crab-pork — the broth tastes noticeably richer.

#2290% recommend

Zhu Ji Dumpling House

Flushing·$

Pork and Chive Dumplings

$3.50

Steamed dumplings with pork and fresh chive filling.

Tip: If chive dumplings are sold out, ask nicely—the staff will often make a fresh batch.

#2390% recommend

Dim Sum Palace

Chinatown·$

Shrimp Har Gow

$6.50

Steamed shrimp dumplings in translucent rice flour wrapper.

#2488% recommend

Dim Sum Palace

Chinatown·$

Pork Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

$7.00

Steamed pork dumplings filled with savory broth and meat.

#2588% recommend

White Bear

Flushing·$

Wonton Soup

$4.50

Pork wontons in clear broth with vegetables and scallions.

Tip: If you want wonton but prefer non-spicy, this is the move. The broth is made properly.

#2687% recommend

White Bear

Flushing·$

$5.00

Pan-fried or steamed dumplings with pork or vegetable filling.

Tip: Get pan-fried dumplings to add textural contrast—steamed alone is a bit monotone.

#2787% recommend

Zhu Ji Dumpling House

Flushing·$

Vegetable and Pork Dumplings

$3.50

Steamed dumplings with vegetable and pork filling.

Tip: This is a good middle ground if you want vegetables but also want protein.