Chinatown's dumpling haven - incredibly cheap, handmade dumplings w/ surprisingly good flavor. Can get messy, but worth it!
A beloved Chinatown staple, this spot is a go-to for delicious and incredibly affordable dumplings. While the food consistently receives high praise for its flavor and value, the dining experience can be a bit rough around the edges, with some noting less-than-ideal cleanliness and ambiance. Despite these minor drawbacks, the quality of the dumplings themselves keeps patrons coming back for more.
This establishment is celebrated for its exceptionally affordable and delicious dumplings, particularly the pan-fried variety. While some find them a bit salty or oily, many consider them among the best in the city, with a great wrapper and authentic handmade quality. Frozen dumplings are also available and highly recommended by some. The peanut noodles are decent for the price. The owner previously ran Prosperity Dumplings, which was also highly regarded.
"The pan-fried dumplings, particularly the pork and chive variety, are highly recommended for their handmade quality and authentic taste. Frozen dumplings are also a popular and recommended option, offering great value."
Customers rave about the exceptionally affordable and delicious dumplings, highlighting them as a must-try. However, some diners note significant drawbacks in terms of cleanliness and overall ambiance, though the food quality often outweighs these concerns.
Important Note
The restaurant has been noted for extremely dirty tables, a malfunctioning ATM, old condiment bottles, and a general lack of napkins and hygiene. Some also mention the lack of AC in the summer and generally poor ambiance. Despite these significant cleanliness and comfort issues, the quality of the dumplings is often highlighted as a redeeming factor.
"King Dumplings is suggested as a good option in Chinatown for dumplings."
Positive"King Dumplings was mentioned as a restaurant the user loves and finds affordable, as part of a list of budget-friendly dining options."
Positive"This user finds King Dumplings to be not bad, comparing it favorably to Shu Jiao in terms of quality."
Neutral"King Dumplings was suggested for frozen dumplings, with a price of $13 for 50 dumplings."
Neutral"King Dumplings is listed as another option for purchasing dumplings to take home frozen."
Neutral"Dumpling King is mentioned as a place the commenter likes."
Positive"This commenter likes the chicken dumplings at King Dumplings."
Positive"King Dumplings is mentioned as a fast and inexpensive dining option within Chinatown. It is part of a list of similar establishments."
Positive"The commenter noted the restaurant's disgusting conditions, including seeing them dump pork slop down a sewer drain. Despite this, they still found the dumplings to be great."
Positive"This user believes King Dumplings offers the best frozen dumplings in the city."
Positive"The commenter reported that the tables at King Dumplings were a 'tragedy' during their visit."
Negative"This commenter suggests King Dumplings is better for takeout. They note that while the peanut noodles aren't as good as Shu Jiao Fu Zhou's, they are still pretty good for the price."
Positive"This comment describes King Dumplings as disgusting in every way except for the food itself. They also mention it can be sweaty in the summer due to lack of AC, but the dumplings are very good."
Positive"The commenter experienced extremely dirty tables, a malfunctioning ATM, fossilized condiment bottles, and a lack of napkins. Despite these issues, they found the food to be so good they want to return."
Positive"King Dumplings got a 9.1/10, with the author loving the fried pork and chive dumplings for their authenticity and handmade quality. Despite being full and the dumplings being dangerously hot, the author found them irresistible."
Positive"King Dumpling was listed as a recommendation for Chinatown."
Neutral"King Dumpling is cited as one of the unpretentious restaurants in Manhattan's Chinatown that is still frequented by locals."
Positive"King Dumpling was listed as a recommended dumpling spot."
Positive"King's Dumpling is mentioned as a fine option, with the owner previously running Prosperity Dumplings, which were loved for being delicious and perfectly fried before being shut down by the health department. King's Dumpling is believed to also sell frozen items."
Neutral"The user suggests King Dumpling as a place for a dumpling crawl in the Lower East Side and Chinatown area, noting that there are more options to map out for walkability."
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