Last Updated: 8 days ago
Phone: (646) 559-2887
Address: 452 AMSTERDAM AVENUE 10024
Known for cheap eats & flavorful dumplings. Try the popular dan dan noodles or unique scallion pancake sandwiches.
This Chinese eatery offers a diverse menu with a strong focus on dumplings and noodles, alongside other popular items like sesame pancakes and various sandwiches. While some patrons rave about the beef dan dan noodles and the Peking duck hoisin scallion pancake sandwich, others find the dumplings to be just average and suggest better options exist elsewhere in Chinatown. The restaurant has expanded its presence with multiple locations, and while it's appreciated for its budget-friendly options, some feel the prices have increased.
Primarily a Chinese restaurant with a strong emphasis on dumplings and noodles. The beef dan dan noodles and Peking duck hoisin scallion pancake sandwich are frequently recommended, though some find the dumplings to be only average. Sesame pancakes are also a popular item.
"Customers frequently recommend the beef dan dan noodles and the Peking duck hoisin scallion pancake sandwich. Sesame pancakes are also a popular and well-regarded item."
Customers have mixed feelings, with many praising specific items like the dan dan noodles and scallion pancake sandwiches, while others find the dumplings to be average and suggest seeking alternatives for the best dumpling experience.
Important Note
Some reviewers feel the quality of the dumplings has declined, and prices have increased, making it less of a budget-friendly option than it once was. The ambiance at the UWS location is described as having excessive fluorescent lighting.
"This user states that Vanessa's Dumpling House 'suck now'."
Negative"This user comments that Vanessa's Dumpling House is definitely not cheap anymore."
Negative"This user asks for clarification if 'The only one Vanessa' refers to Vanessa's Dumpling House."
Neutral"This user refers to 'The only one Vanessa' which is implied to be Vanessa's Dumpling House."
Neutral"This commenter clarified that the popular item at Vanessa's Dumpling House is actually a sesame pancake, not a scallion pancake."
Neutral"This commenter praised Vanessa's Dumpling House for their "insanely good" scallion pancakes, describing them as thick and fluffy, and also highlighted their scallion pancake sandwiches as a top cheap eat."
Positive"This user mentioned eating Vanessa's dumplings as part of a very affordable weekly meal plan when they first moved to Brooklyn."
Positive"Vanessa's Dumpling House is suggested as a place that might use a pork broth for their wonton soup, though the commenter is not entirely certain."
Neutral"Vanessa's was mentioned, but the comment was met with significant downvotes."
Neutral"Vanessa's Dumpling House on the UWS offers many great food choices but has excessive fluorescent lighting, prompting the commenter to usually take their food to go."
Neutral"Vanessa's was listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"A commenter confirmed that Vanessa's still offers their Peking duck hoisin scallion pancake sandwich, though the price has risen to $7. Other sandwiches are slightly cheaper, with meatless options around $4."
Neutral"A commenter mentioned getting a sandwich similar to the one discussed from Vanessa's a few months prior and found it very good, though they wished it had more protein."
Positive"A commenter fondly recalled eating Vanessa's Peking duck hoisin scallion pancake sandwiches frequently during a past summer."
Positive"A commenter expressed interest in finding out if Vanessa's Peking duck hoisin scallion pancake sandwich is still available."
Neutral"A commenter asked if Vanessa's still offers their Peking duck hoisin scallion pancake sandwich for $3. Another commenter confirmed they do, but the price has increased to $7."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"This commenter considered Vanessa's Dumplings a go-to for cheap dumplings, but only when freshly cooked, stating there are better dumplings in restaurants."
Neutral"The commenter expressed nostalgia for the Vanessa's location near where they used to live, specifically praising the Dan Dan noodles and the dumplings with chili oil."
Positive"This commenter clarified that for them, Vanessa's appeal was more about the sesame bread sandwiches than the dumplings."
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