We got lucky when we stopped in here! I did an area search on a map and searched for “restaurant” and found Naya. We walked in and it had an unappetizing odor so we walked out. Luckily, Yumpling was next door (which did NOT appear on the map for some reason) and we had an amazing lunch.
We ordered Beef Noodle Soup, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Lu Ro Fan, and Taro Milk Tea. Everything was delicious, hot, perfectly seasoned, and beautiful. It was authentic, clear, and bright in flavor. This is the kind of restaurant food you can eat daily and not feel gross about. The service was genuine and gracious - friendly, the owners remembered my name from my order, and asked how we enjoyed everything.
My family agreed it was the best meal we had on our short trip in the city, and we had 15 solid meals. These guys deserve nothing but success from their great food, kind service, attention to detail, and...
Read moreI’m so happy the Taiwanese food-truck-now-restaurant Yumpling opened a spot Midtown! I’m a frequent customer at their LIC location and now there’s one right by my office 😄😄
My fave go-to is the chicken bian dang, that’s essentially lu rou fan topped with crispy chicken. At this location they offer 2 sides (my faves are the cucumber and lotus root). You can’t go wrong with the titular YUMplings too, especially good to share with officemates.
When I came on a Thursday lunch time, it was PACKED with office workers, but the line moved so quick! I’m impressed with their speedy service and...
Read moreI am so excited that Yumpling has opened a second location in Midtown! Known as a beloved neighborhood favorite in LIC, Yumpling is the perfect place to get your Taiwanese comfort food fix.
The food is flavorful and feels like a warm hug. The popcorn chicken is the perfect balance of crispy and juicy. My favorites are the beef noodle soup, zha jiang mian noodles, and eggplant rice bowl. I also love the dumplings - adding the chili sauce packs the perfect punch.
The service is always quick and friendly. I highly recommend Yumpling, whether you’re grabbing lunch or a...
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