Flushing's go-to for $10 chili oil dumplings & silky pork wontons. A tiny spot famous for its #6 dish.
This small Chinese eatery in Flushing is a must-visit for its exceptional dumplings, particularly the famed No. 6 dish. These silky pork wontons, bathed in a flavorful chili oil and served with pickled vegetables, are a steal at $10. While some debate its place among the city's best, many agree it's a comforting and delicious option.
The star of the show at this Chinese spot is undoubtedly the dumplings and wontons, with the 'No. 6' (pork wontons in chili oil) being a standout. Customers rave about the silky texture and the flavorful chili oil, finding them to be an exceptional value. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a small number of diners have found the filling itself to be lacking in flavor, suggesting the sauce is the primary draw. The restaurant is cash only and primarily offers takeout.
"The most frequently recommended dish is the 'No. 6,' which consists of a dozen pork wontons served in a flavorful chili oil, often praised for its exceptional value."
Customers consistently praise the dumplings and wontons, especially those in chili oil, citing them as incredibly affordable and delicious. However, some debate its overall quality compared to other spots, and a few note recent price increases.
Important Note
This restaurant is cash only and has limited seating, often requiring a wait. Some find the filling of the dumplings to be bland, with the sauce being the main draw.
"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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Neutral"The user finds the dumplings/wontons themselves to be lacking in flavor and structure, although the sauce is decent. They also mention alternatives in Sunset Park and Flushing."
Negative"The user recounts ordering the #2 wonton soup at White Bear for years but stopped after discovering they were consistently shorting the number of wontons. They hope this issue has been resolved as they found the wontons comforting."
Neutral"The user argues that White Bear could easily become a 'hype destination' with a social media campaign and significantly increase prices, similar to other popular spots. They are happy the restaurant remains relatively low-key."
Neutral"The user provides context on rising restaurant prices, stating they've increased 31-42% since Feb 2020 due to food/labor costs and supply chain issues."
Neutral"The user informs that White Bear also has a location in Great Neck."
Positive"The user states White Bear was their first stop upon arriving in the city from Dallas."
Positive"The user loves the wontons at White Bear so much they bought a large quantity to make at home, only to find they lack flavor on their own, suggesting the sauce is the key component."
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