Handmade Dumplings With Crispy Edges in Chinatown
Eat affordably with sesame pancakes, soups and noodles alongside hot, juicy parcels.
🥟 Soft Wrappers, Crisp Edges
King Dumplings keeps the order straightforward at 74 Hester Street in Manhattan Chinatown. Handmade dumplings are the starting point here, arriving hot and fast at a snug counter service spot. The fried version has soft wrappers with crispy edges and juicy fillings, leaning steamed rather than deeply fried. Make that your first order when you want a little crunch around a softer bite.
The menu also takes in soups, sesame pancakes, noodles and pan fried buns. Several dishes cost under five dollars, making this a place to put a quick meal together without a large spend. Pick around your appetite, whether you want one small bite or something more substantial.
Inside, a quirky wall mural gives the compact room its character. The restaurant stays open daily from 9 AM to 10 PM, leaving a broad window for that next craving.
