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This place is TAKEOUT ONLY for the time being. I actually wasn't able to eat here before. As a first time buyer, it was a little bit disappointing to eat the dumplings cold once we got home. We could still taste the quality but they're skins are stuck together (you'll also notice the same thing for the other reviews here). The xiao long bao tastes good too but there's no soup inside it. I also don't know if it somehow shrivelled up or that's just how this xiao long bao is. They only have limited options when we went. No noodle soup and the dumplings available were only kuchay-pork. Contrary to the other reviews, we did not experience having to line up (we went on a weekday 2:30pm). The shop even looked closed when we got there. The sign is faded as well so it wasn't that easy to spot. Service is okay... Not great but not terrible. Expect to pay exact amount as they don't have change. Overall, food still tastes good regardless of the fact you may eat it cold. Would probably only recommend if you could manage to eat the food hot in the midst of the Manila traffic.

Sampan De SalSampan De Sal
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When in Binondo, Dong Bei Dumpling is a sure food stop for foodies. This small dumpling place have made a name when in comes to its kuchay dumplings in Binondo area. Imagine rising over above all the chinese restaurant in the area. They key to Dong Bei is their dumplings are freshly made. When you enter their store you will see 3-4 staff busy making dumplings on one of the table. Sanitation wise it was a bit off but hell to that Binondo doesnā€™t care about sanitation hahaha. When we visited it was jampacked lucky we were able to get a table immediately. There were a lot of binondo tour groups waiting outside. I think this is also one of the reason why they gained popularity. Lucky place guranteed customer haha. We ordered the Kuchay Dumplings just for 180PHP. Another secret of the place very cheap food. Honestly when I tried the dumplings I really donā€™t get what was all the hype about. It was a simple kuchay dumpling that I used to get outside of my highschoool. Taste and texture wise it was really good but sorry nothing special for a chinese guy like me hahaha. Overall if Iā€™m around the area I will visit the place again but this place is not something I think worth the hassle travelling for the sole purpose of eating kuchay. But again if you are around try it out. ļŠ

Mark Dennis OngMark Dennis Ong
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Dong Bei has lost its original charm after pandemic, and maybe due to over-commercialization. First, given the influx of tourists trying the dumplings, they no longer allow dine-in. This takes away the novelty of sitting beside the ā€œatesā€making the dumplings, and you see them in action with friendly faces. Now, itā€™s purely transactional, and the service staff that took my order seemed unfriendly. Second, the quality of the dumplings declined over time. Yes, it still is somehow tasty, but the overall experience has been altered (due to the reason above) that it also influenced the palatability of it. Third, the price has gone up wildly! I can remember back then that each piece of dumping is less than P10. For me, Dong Bei melded with the fad, and became an overhyped restaurant. I suggest you go for other places where dumplings are equally good or even better.

Renz Kristofer ChengRenz Kristofer Cheng
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**Food is ok, but service is Bad** IMHO, Kutchai is the best dimsum they offer. Xiaolong bao not that great (Chuankee has better). All serving sizes are on the white bond paper posted in front. They sell frozen dumplings too. Service is slow. Process to order is chaotic (with people crowding the one window). Tips. 1. Unless you are part of a tour group they are affiliated with... you either bring it home or eat on the street. No dine in. 2. The only give out two chopsticks per order. No luck if there are three of you. 3. They usually are short on change. So pay exact amount if possible. 4. Follow up. Service is not their best quality. 5. If you are there early, prepare to wait as they dont heat things up prior to opening. 6. If you are there 20 mins to closing, they will no longer have heated items to sell.

M CM C
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Love everything that we ordered. From kuchay with pork dumpling to Xiao long pao. My new favorite is the fried stuffing pancake. We will definitely visit Dong Bei Dumplings again. P.S. They only have few tables so you're lucky if there is a vacant table when you visit. We only get to eat here on our third try. Went here in the afternoon but the the place is pack then went for a walk to try other stores. After 30 minutes or so we went back but still the place is pack. So we just decided to eat somewhere else. On our second day of food trip we decided to visit Binondo again and tried to check out Dong Bei. And thank goodness there is a vacant table. It didn't disappoint the food are all DELICIOUS. Our long wait is over and it is worth it.

Lea BaduaLea Badua
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Went on a weekend around 10AM and there was no crowd yet. Ordered Kuchay dumplings which were served rightaway. It was hot when I received it until I finished the whole container. Make sure to bring the exact amount if you'll be visiting in the morning as they don't have any change. Servers can be improve their attitude as they were very snobbish when I was told that they don't have a change. Hope they can be friendlier next time. Dumplings were generally okay and filling but the taste is forgettable. It was okay for the experience. Orders are only allowed as take out. If you decide to eat on the sidewalk, you can give your empty container back in the store so they can dispose it for you.

Mae GalgoMae Galgo
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