East Wind Snack Shop
“Their dry aged beef potstickers came out shortly and I have to say that I wish that those 5 delicious dumplings could've lasted longer.”
“The sweet chili ribs are also delicious and super-tender, and sometimes they have a foie gras bao that's not to be missed.”
“You've probably already heard that chef Chris Cheung is a veteran of Nobu, Jean-Georges and Ruby Foo's, so you know there's pedigree here.”
East Wind Snack Shop
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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So I love Asian food, the boyfriend is so-so about it. In comes East Wind Snack Shop TO THE RESCUE. We basically got "one of everything" for dinner last night and every.single.thing. was amazing. The vegetable budda dish was delicious, the rice was so sticky and FLAVORFUL in ways I didn't know rice could be without meat and sauce added to it. The dry aged beef dumplings were THE BEST. SERIOUSLY they were AMAZINGGGGG.
We will be back. Maybe tonight! YUM!
All I can say is Yum! East Wind Snack Bar is a small, unpretentious place for street-food style snacks. Food is served in red-checked paper baskets and diners get their own empty basket instead of a plate. You do have to ask for chopsticks, but tea is served automatically in lovely ceramic cups. Service is friendly. Food comes out as it fires, so don't expect anything in any particular order. The must/haves: chili-glazed spare ribs (riblets with a sweet/spicy glaze, served with rice & pickled cucumbers), pork bao (only one per serving but it's big enough to share), and dried beef potstickers. I loved the foie gras bao; husband did not care for it. The salt and pepper spring rolls are crunchy and tasty but are a little greasy. Today we tried the Shanghai vegetarian soup dumplings. I liked the ginger taste but there was a bit too much sweet potato, which made them a little gummy, and not enough soup (it may have all been sopped up by the potato). I don't think I'd order them again. If you are a person who likes to share, four dishes should be good for two people, which makes for a very reasonably priced meal.
We stopped here after a short bike ride in prospect park for lunch. My son and I shared the dry aged beef pot stickers, the pork dumplings and a buddah's delight.
The dumplings and pot stickers were some of the best I've had. The Buddah's delight was good too and had a ton of vegetables in it.
It was also very inexpensive for lunch – less than $20!
This is a great little restaurant in South Slope and we'll be sure to return soon.
Ordered: Honey lemon sour plum drink, Pork belly bao, and Pan fried pork dumplings
Pros–The pork in the dumplings were juicy and full of flavor. The bao was packed with flavor as well–hoisin sauce, pork, cucumbers and spices on top.
Cons–There was too much food on the bao, making it hard to eat with your hands. It would've been better to have a little bigger bun. The drink was so overwhelming with a prune flavor that I didn't enjoy it whatsoever. The service was not as attentive as I would've liked. They brought the bill before I even finished eating and never bothered to refill my water.
Simple snack foods with supposedly higher quality ingredients. Had the spring rolls, pork belly bun, beef dumplings, pork potstickers, and special foie gras bao.
Everything was just ok. The dumpling and potstickers skin was very thick. The meat fillings were also just ok for me. I couldn't taste any foie flavor in the bao. The aged beef was funky but not in a great way. The pork filling could have been better seasoned.
Overall, not worth a special trip, but ok if you're nearby and want a snack.
Super strong 4, these are my personal best dumplings in Brooklyn, by a long shot! I am happy that there is a spiritual heir to the dearly departed dumpling specialist Eton, which I dearly and deeply miss. Both the incredibly juicy pork dumplings and the wonderfully smokey and musty dry-aged beef pot-stickers belong firmly up in the pantheon of the cities great dumplings, along with the Chinatowns soup dumplings, Rego Park's Mantis, Greenpoint's pierogis, Jackson Heights' Momo's, Bensonhurst's raviolis, and the many many more wonderful forms of dumplings to be found across this great city. The high quality ingredients and classical training of the chef shine through thoroughly and profoundly, and more than justify the slightly elevated price tag.
I would love to give the place a functional if not actual five stars, however, while I respect the brevity of the Menu, I would only wish there were another non-dumpling dish or two that could if not match, at least approach the same stratosphere of quality of the dumplings, and effectively fill out an order here to the level of meal, as opposed to one of the best possible snacks. The spare ribs were tasty, though not necessarily registering as better than the average to be found at the local good delivery option. The Foie Gras bun was likewise tasty although the elevated ingredients might make you expect it to be more mind blowing Seasonal vegetables taste d fresh enough though somewhat muddled in terms of flavor. Theres not much else to be found in terms of menu options, and I usually just get one of each of the dumplings. Setting is sparse but clean, serene and pleasant, and the same can be said for the staff and service. No booze to be found and takeout is a solid option, but if I decide to dine in I usually order my dumplings, which of course are made to order and take a good solid 10 minutes minimum, and head across the street to either Farrell's or Double Windsor to enjoy while I wait for them being prepared.
Another local neighborhood spot I decided to try out just for kicks. I love supporting small businesses when I can. The prices are a bit steep for your average run of the mill snack shop, but this one is famous so I guess you have to pay the price. I got a pork bun, which wasn't even a bun it came on one piece of bread. It was really really good however. Cute shop for a quick snack.
Really delicious. Small space, small plates but they really pack a lot of flavor. It did take about 20 minutes for about three orders for two people.
Its a tastey treat if you want dumplings and baos.