Flushing's hidden gem for incredible, affordable Chinese dumplings & wontons.
This Flushing eatery is a beloved spot, primarily celebrated for its incredible Chinese dumplings and wontons. The standout dish, known as 'No. 6', offers a dozen pork wontons bathed in a spicy chili oil, a highly recommended and affordable treat. While mostly praised, a few voices suggest the dumplings might be overrated.
White Bear is renowned for its Chinese dumplings and wontons, particularly the 'No. 6' dish, which features pork wontons in chili oil. Customers frequently recommend these, describing them as silky, flavorful, and a great value. One opinion noted them as truly mediocre, but the overall consensus is highly positive.
"The highly recommended 'No. 6' dish, featuring pork wontons in chili oil, is a standout. Other recommended dishes include wontons with hot sauce and chili wontons."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the dumplings and wontons at White Bear, often highlighting them as exceptional and a must-try. While most feedback is positive, a few dissenting opinions suggest the dumplings can be mediocre or that better options exist elsewhere.
Important Note
The restaurant is cash only. Indoor dining may be closed, with orders placed at the window.
"Before COVID, White Bear is remembered as having only 2 tables for dine-in customers."
Neutral"The user suggests that less busy spots in Flushing, such as White Bear, are unlikely to have long wait times during Lunar New Year."
Neutral"This commenter suggests not forgetting to order dumplings from White Bear, located around the corner from Shanghai You Garden."
Positive"This user described White Bear as a cultural institution for 20-30+ years, expressing concern about hordes of trend diners flooding the place due to its inclusion on the list."
Neutral"This user expressed disbelief and amusement that White Bear was on the NY Times list, implying it didn't deserve to be there."
Negative"This user found White Bear's inclusion as one of NYC's '100 best restaurants' laughable, calling it decent but stating they could make better wontons at home, and questioning its selection among all places in Flushing."
Negative"White Bear in Flushing is recommended for its dumplings."
Positive"White Bear is recommended by the user as a good place to visit in Flushing."
Positive"Recommends dumplings from White Bear in Flushing, presumably vegetarian options given the context of the original post."
Positive"Praises the wontons as exceptional."
Positive"The author can't believe people line up for White Bear's truly mediocre dumplings in Flushing, suggesting better options are closer in Chinatown, but appreciates White Bear for keeping that demographic from local gems."
Negative"Recommends White Bear for wontons in sesame oil."
Positive"Recommends the chili wontons (cash only) at White Bear if you're in Flushing."
Positive"Considers it their favorite dumpling spot in Flushing and highly recommends the wontons with hot sauce."
Positive"The user included White Bear in a list of recommended classic Queens spots."
Neutral"A commenter recommended White Bear in Flushing, noting it's cash only and specifically suggested the #6 wontons with chili oil."
Positive"White Bear has incredible dumplings for super cheap."
Positive"White Bear in Flushing has incredible dumplings for super cheap."
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