Flushing's hidden gem for $10 pork wontons in chili oil. A tiny spot with a huge rep for its #6 dish - silky, spicy, and unforgettable.
This Flushing-based Chinese eatery is a must-visit for its legendary dumplings, particularly the "No. 6" dish. These silky pork wontons, bathed in a flavorful chili oil and served with pickled vegetables, have earned a loyal following. Despite its small size and cash-only policy, the affordable price and quick service make it a beloved spot for authentic and delicious Chinese comfort food.
White Bear is celebrated for its Chinese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on dumplings and wontons. The signature "No. 6" dish, featuring pork wontons in chili oil, is a crowd favorite and highly recommended. While most feedback is positive, a few diners have noted that the filling itself can be somewhat bland if eaten without the sauce, though the chili oil is consistently praised.
"The "No. 6" pork wontons in chili oil are the standout dish, frequently praised for their silky texture and spicy flavor. Other recommended items include general dumplings and wontons with hot sauce."
Customers overwhelmingly praise White Bear for its incredible value and delicious dumplings, especially the wontons in chili oil. While some minor critiques exist regarding the filling's flavor in isolation, the overall consensus is highly positive, with many considering it a top-tier dumpling destination.
Important Note
This establishment is noted to be a small eatery with limited seating, and historically operated on a cash-only basis. Some older reviews mention limited dine-in capacity.
"Recommended White Bear in Flushing as a second-best option if you enjoy chili oil wontons, after recommending Shu Jiao Fu Zhou."
Positive"This user recalls trying White Bear and found their dumplings delicious."
Positive"This user suggests trying the number 6 from White Bear in Queens for dumplings."
Positive"This user lists White Bear as one of their top three dumpling recommendations."
Positive"White Bear is listed as a recommended place for a food crawl."
Neutral"The user recommends trying the spicy frog soup at White Bear in Flushing."
Positive"White Bear is listed as a recommended spot in Flushing, indicating the area has many good food choices."
Positive"The user praises the generous amount of chili crisp on the dumplings."
Positive"The user describes White Bear as a 'dinghy classic Chinatown spot' that looks spicy."
Positive"The user shares a Great Neck address for a White Bear location and speculates it may have been opened by the original owner after the Flushing location was sold."
Neutral"The user recalls missing Sweet-N-Tart in Flushing and their watercress dumplings from the 2000s, noting its general quality and reasonable prices."
Neutral"The user mentions White Bear has locations in Great Neck and Little Neck and is very affordable."
Positive"The user thanks for the recommendation, mentioning their grandma used to live nearby."
Neutral"The user states that White Bear always hits the spot, and their #6 soup dumplings are worth the wait, even in cold weather."
Positive"The user reiterates that the filling could be better, finding it bland. They acknowledge this might be a characteristic of Northern Chinese style dumplings."
Negative"The user disagrees that White Bear has the best dumplings in NYC or even Flushing, but acknowledges they are good. They also mention great alternatives in Sunset Park."
Neutral"The user finds White Bear consistently delicious and difficult to resist, always ordering the same dish even when intending to try something else."
Positive"The user recommends Shaxian Delicacies on 8th Ave and 49th St in Brooklyn and Golden Wonton King in Flushing for dumplings. For wontons, they liked Sifu Chio (now closed) and still enjoy Maxi's."
Positive"The user is asking for recommendations for better dumpling spots."
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