Dumplings for a Manhattan Lunch Break

4.6 (1,233)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 23:00

123 William St

Dumpling baskets, eggplant with salted fish, crispy garlic spareribs and stir-fried turnip cakes with duck come out at 123 William St, served under scenic wall displays with an aquarium and full bar. Portions are large and waits short, and egg tarts or coconut cake close the meal. It is open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM.

4.2 (2,094)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 23:00; Fri, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 16:00 – 23:00

150 Nassau Street

Steakhouse cuts like filet mignon and prime rib eye meet dumplings, fried lobster tails and lump crab fried rice at 150 Nassau Street, with lychee martinis at the bar. Staff guide diners through the menu, though seating comfort and pace vary. It opens weekdays at noon and weekends at 4 PM, closing at 11 PM or midnight.

4.8 (617)

Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 21:45; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 21:45

245 Murray St

Steamed dumplings and Korean wings start the table at this Friedman's outpost at 245 Murray St, before American brunch plates like chicken chilaquiles and lemon ricotta pancakes or Asian fusion rolls. Nearly the whole menu can be made gluten-free, and servers check for allergies. It opens at 10 AM, 9 AM on weekends, and closes at 9:45 PM.

4.7 (705)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 20:30; Sat – Sun, 11:30 – 21:00

26 Cedar St

Dragon Ball figures line the walls at this cozy shop at 26 Cedar St, where ramen and beef noodles share the menu with pan-fried pork buns, plump wontons and yakitori rice. Bubble tea is on offer, and Goku blind boxes are for sale on the way out. It opens daily at 11:30 AM and closes at 8:30 PM, or 9 PM on weekends.