Best Wontons in New York
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $4.50 – $9.95
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 4 Wontons in New York (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:
- White Bear — score 97/100, $6.00 (Flushing)
- Wu's Wonton King — score 97/100, $9.95 (Lower East Side)
- Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao — score 95/100, $9.95 (Flushing)
- White Bear — score 88/100, $4.50 (Flushing)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 97/100
White Bear
Flushing·$
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.
#2Score 97/100
Wu's Wonton King
Lower East Side·$$
New York No. 1 Wonton Soup
$9.95
Hong Kong-style wontons with whole shrimp and pork in a clear broth.
Tip: The 'No. 1' means it's the largest size wonton. One bowl is a perfect light lunch or a great starter for a larger meal. The shrimp are remarkably fresh.
#3Score 95/100
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
Flushing·$$
Wontons in Chili Oil
$9.95
Pork and shrimp wontons served in a savory, moderately spicy house-made chili oil.
#4Score 88/100
White Bear
Flushing·$
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.