Little Dumpling
“Beef scallion pancake , Shanghai fried noodle , cold cucumber , crab meat Xiao long bao to name a few is very delicious!”
“$7.50 seems pricey for crab and pork but compared to paying $6.50 at Nan Xiang, that dollar makes a huge difference overall.”
“I had the crispy salted chicken and my bf had the snow cabbage pork noodle soup- both pretty good.”
Little Dumpling
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Pleasantly surprised by the taste and amount of soup in the soup dumplings. However, was disappointed by their overall small size. So I'm conflicted if I think the dumplings are worth $1+ each. I guess if it means I can avoid driving out to Flushing, it's okay once in awhile.
We also ordered the twice cooked pork which had good flavor but I was disturbed by the skin that was still attached to the pork. I guess that's typical of the dish but I was unaware and it caught me off guard.
Honestly don't know much about soup dumplings but my first time here was really nice and I can't wait to come back!
SOUP DUMPLINGS
I was too busy playing with my niece so I don't remember which one (crab or pork) I liked better. But I really enjoyed the texture of the dumpling and the soup filling. Their hot oil w/ chili flakes is some of the best hot oil I've ever had. Put some inside the dumpling, and you might fall over because it's the best bite ever, it's very composed (I wasn't composed though, I was on the floor, remember? Stay with me people)
SHANGHAI UDON
This was really good; udon is addiction, I'm convinced. I called the American Association of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and they informed me that in fact udon Wasn't, but did acquiesce (after some back & forth screaming) that they still need to conduct further studies. I had a little bit of this declious udon before my family ate it all!! Damn family style, back at it again.. The texture of the udon was perfect, definitely not overcooked like I've had at other places
SEAFOOD TOFU SOUP
Not bad. Tons of seafood flavor
CUMIN BEEF
Very flavorful, great combo w/ Taiwanese fried rice
Cash Only. Tons of tables. Nice people. Great soup dumplings. Short sentences.
If you want to go to a cleaner version of Flushing with nicer service, you go here. It's also a good spot if you don't want to travel and deal with the chaos known as Flushing. The place is clean, it is a tad more expensive than Flushing but it fits the American dining standard better. Also, I thought the waiters were great, they really took care of our table, water was constantly filled, plates were changed, recommendations were given, waiters were personable, let's see you find that in Flushing! Also, if you are driving, don't bother parking in that front row, either look for street parking or use the side parking lot on Browvale Ln.
The food:
Steamed Pork Soup Buns- This is the dish to get and I thought it was good, it was a tad one note but not bad at all. It definitely felt like a cleaner, somewhat Americanized dumpling but very respectable. I still think Nan Xiang is tops for the area but still a good soup dumpling.
Beef Scallion Pancake- The beef scallion pancake was really good. It was nice and crunchy without being greasy, the beef was good and I liked how it was not too sweet aka not too much hoisin. This was one of the better versions I have had.
Crispy Salted Chicken- I thought this was a good app, it was nicely friend and not greasy at all. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. I would get this again.
Shanghai Wonton in Chili Oil- The wonton chili was just OK, it felt like greasy thinned out peanut butter and didn't help the wonton at all. I also didn't think the flavor of the chili penetrated the wonton at all, it's like if they just put some sauce on the bottom and threw wontons on top. The two didn't pair together at all.
Shanghai Style Udon- I thought this was just OK, it was basically stir fried udon with chicken and baby bok choy. I thought the flavor was OK but the noodles were too soft and the dish came off salty.
One of my favorite things to eat when I come back to NY is soup dumplings! So when my friend asked me what I wanted to eat/what have I missed, that was my first answer. He suggested this place because it's easier to find parking than Flushing and it's usually not as packed. Agreed to both points.
We came on a Thursday night around 7. There was 4 of us, and we got seated within 20 minutes I'd say? The service was decent, but I've come to find that's expected from any Asian restaurant. The food, though, hit the spot. We got both types of soup dumplings (with crab and without). The crab one was better in my opinion than the one without. We also got the scallion pancakes, sautéed green beans, house rice cake…and two other noodle dishes I don't know the English name for. ^^" Anywho! It was all pretty good. Big pluses on the sautéed green beans not being oily or dried/shriveled. In fact, the dishes weren't oily compared to other places I've been.
For about 6 dishes, it ended up being less than $70. Not too shabby.
Surprised! I am not familiar with authentic Chinese cuisine. So if I order from a local spot I get my usual boneless spare rib. Lol but when I go out to Asian restaurants, its always helpful to have a description in English and pictures are a plus. Well no pictures on this menu so I was not too sure if I felt comfortable with what I ordered. Well no worries, our plates were delicious. Staff is pleasant. They don't rush you and even though it was a weekend there was no wait. Definitely will return. Ooohh soup dumplings, oh sooo good!!
It's a good place to get your Xiao long bao and some traditional Chinese food fix here on long island. I wouldn't go here for Xiao long bao if I was already in Queens or flushing. Their soup dumplings were for some reason a little sour. Maybe the meat wasn't fresh or the seasoning wasn't right? Customer service here was great though. When we brought it to their attention, they were very willing to come out with another batch. Unfortunately it tasted similar, but we didn't complain about it the second time. We also had their shanghai style udon which was pretty good and their beef scallion pancake which was probably one of their better dishes there. Their milk tea here was very good.
I literally came here for their soup dumpling as I was in the area . I heard from other Yelpers some nice reviews about the restaurants specialty . It was past 5 pm on a Friday night and hit an easy parking spot to next door's establishment ( bank).
It was not crowded yet when I walked in. Placed the order and in less than 15 minutes I got my soup dumpling and my Shanghai style rice noodle. Being alone has an advantage. I have tried 2 bite size already when a waiter came over to tell me that the one I have was a pork . My pork and crab dumpling order has just arrived. They switched and apologized . When I was trying the pork and crab that I realized, I preferred the pork. My rice noodle was soft and packed with lots of meat. It was my first soup dumpling experience and I enjoyed it. The dumpling was soupy and tasty. I have trouble in the beginning on the right way to eat it. I placed a take out order for the family to enjoy it as well together with some other popular meals.
The restaurant is nice and neat. It is a good spot for a simple celebration . The staff is nice. The wait bench is neat . The restaurant 's logo ( smiley dumpling!) is so cute and pasted as a mark identifier for the restroom, changing table , business card, toothpick holder etc. The mode of payment is by cash so be ready for that. They have additional parking in the back. These informations are posted by the front door which is a very clever idea. Patrons will love coming back for the quality of food and service regardless of the downside . By the way , they do delivery too in the nearby areas and accept take out order in person or by phone. Pricing is higher comparably to other Asian restaurants of same standards but worth it.
I am loving the place. Definitely coming back to try other thing on their menu.
This is one of the very few chinese restaurants closest to where I live that satisfies my cravings rather than the actual chinatown in Manhattan. It's not the best food, but it's doable. I have ordered take out from here twice. The soup dumplings are just okay. The meat doesn't taste that good. The Shanghai Style noodles are okay. However, their sliced flounder with ginger and scallion is good. Other than that, this chinese restaurant is just okay in my books.