Dumpling Xi 喜家德水饺 — Restaurant in New York

Okay, confession time: I was skeptical. Can a famous Chinese dumpling chain really translate its magic to Manhattan? Let me tell you, Dumpling Xi absolutely does. Walking in felt familiar – it's the real deal, the same brand I know from back in China, and crucially, the taste is spot on.

First things first: forget those sad, frozen dumplings you get elsewhere. The freshness here is next level. You can literally see the team making them to order behind the counter. That "xiàn bāo xiàn zhǔ" (freshly wrapped, freshly boiled) promise isn't just a slogan – it's their whole vibe. You taste it in every bite. The dough has that perfect slight chew, and the fillings burst with flavor because they haven't been sitting in a freezer for months.

My go-to is always the Shrimp & Veggie (虾三鲜). And folks, they aren't messing around – there's a whole, plump shrimp right there in the middle of each one! Seriously satisfying. But my personal favorite has to be the Fish Roe Dumplings (鱼籽水饺). That unique pop of briny flavor mixed with the juicy filling? Heavenly. If you like a kick, don't sleep on the Spicy & Sour Fish Fillet (酸辣鱼片). It's got that great balance – tangy, spicy, and the fish was super tender. Honestly, the quality across the board is just excellent.

Beyond the dumplings (which are obviously the star), the vibe is clean and efficient, and the staff were friendly and helpful when I asked for recommendations. Watching them hand-wrap everything is kinda mesmerizing too!

Bottom Line: If you're craving authentic, high-quality, truly fresh Chinese dumplings right in the heart of NYC, Dumpling Xi is the place. It delivers exactly what the brand is famous for in China. No shortcuts, just delicious, honest food. I'm thrilled they're here and I'll definitely be back soon – that Fish Roe craving is already hitting me...

A fantastic new addition to the neighborhood! As foodies living in the Village, we’re pretty selective about where we dine, this place absolutely delivers. We’re thrilled to have a premium dumpling spot like this expand into the area.

The dumplings are outstanding: incredibly fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. You can taste the care in every bite. The service is also worth highlighting: attentive, friendly, and fast. It feels like the team has really hit their stride. I saw some early reviews about the slow service, but it’s clear those were from the soft opening phase. The operation has leveled up significantly since then.

We’re already looking forward to making this a...

Stumbled upon this because of my friend and we decided to check it out. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. All the dishes were clean and well looked after. Food didn’t take too long since it wasn’t busy, but we chose a spicy & sour broth with fish fillet. Plus a small bowl of rice and pork dumplings. I was pleasantly impressed with the spicy & sour soup, it had such a good flavor. The soup wasn’t too spicy but the sour flavor reminded me of lime, which I’m personally accustomed to. I loved the veggies and the bit of noodles it had. I definitely would’ve loved more noodles. Dumplings were freshly made and hot, but it was just as delicious. I would love to come back and try their...