Chinatown's go-to for cheap, delicious dumplings – a real value with rave reviews for pan-fried options, though quality can be a bit hit-or-miss.
This Chinatown spot is a go-to for budget-friendly, delicious dumplings that offer great value. Customers frequently praise the pan-fried dumplings, often highlighting the quality of the wrappers. While generally well-received, some diners note occasional inconsistencies in preparation, with occasional mentions of them being a bit too oily or salty.
The restaurant specializes in dumplings, with a particular emphasis on their pan-fried variety. While many customers praise the quality, especially for the price, some reviews mention that the consistency can vary, and a few note that the dumplings can be a bit oily and salty. It's mentioned that the owner previously ran Prosperity Dumplings, a place that was also loved for its fried dumplings.
"Pan-fried dumplings are highly recommended, with praise for their wrappers, and are often highlighted as a great value option."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the dumplings, with many recommending them, though some find them inconsistent or a bit too salty and oily.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the quality can be inconsistent, with dumplings sometimes being a bit too salty and oily.
"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."
Neutral"King Dumplings is simply mentioned as a favorite, implying a positive recommendation for dumplings in Chinatown."
Positive"The user would personally prefer to get dumplings from King Dumpling compared to North Dumpling."
Neutral"King Dumplings is fantastic; you can get stuffed on great dumplings for $5-$10."
Positive"The user recommends King Dumplings on Hester Street for dumplings."
Positive"Suggests King Dumpling's fried dumplings as a potential better alternative at the same price point as Shu Jiao Fu Zhou."
Positive"Recommends King Dumpling for pan-fried dumplings in Chinatown."
Positive"The commenter finds King Dumplings good, noting the wrapper is really good but finds them a bit salty and oily."
Neutral"Out of the three mentioned (North, King, Vanessa's), this commenter likes the dumplings at King Dumplings the best."
Positive"King Dumplings are ok. Nothing to look down on, but nothing to make a big deal over."
Neutral"King Dumplings are about the same as other "dollar" dumpling spots and quality is based on luck of timing."
Neutral"King Dumplings is a good restaurant in Manhattan"
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