Vanessa's Dumpling House
(Now Closed)Dumpling Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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Meditate while you're in line. Get a plate of dumplings in chili oil, grab a container of pickled sweet cucumbers in garlic chili sauce, and the sesame pancake with beef is a must!
Marc MayerApril 4, 2015The perfect date spot when your credit card is maxed out from in-app purchases. Extremely affordable and consistently tasty, a great layover between bars.
Justin OrdovezaDecember 20, 2016Great cheap eats for someone on a budget. The sesame sandwich is filling. Lunch can be hectic and it maybe difficult to find a seat. They have some vegetarian options.
Best bang for your buck. Everything is affordable here and they taste great! I highly recommend the Spicy Wontons and the Scallion pancake sandwiches. Save your receipt (they call you by order #)
JinsAugust 13, 2014The chives and pork dumplings for $1.59 (4 pcs), cabbage and pork dumplings for $1.59 (4 pcs) and the Wonton with spicy sauce for $4.49 (8 pcs) are amazing
Nat PiccioneDecember 6, 20162 sets of chicken and chive dumplings and wontons with hot chili oil that's $10 and change, best buck I can spend on for lunch. So good. Can't wait to try their sesame sandwiches!
Juliet GreenblattSeptember 2, 2014LOVE this place. Delicious dumplings and very cheap. You can even buy them frozen to take home. The wait time between ordering/paying and actually receiving the food can get a little long.
LaurenApril 22, 2019BYOB. Good spot to feed a large crew on a budget. Besides the obvious, get the scallion pancake with egg, spicy cucumbers & edamame.
emeFebruary 5, 2015Dirt cheap but incredibly satisfying. After ordering D4- Wonton w/ spicy sauce (eat in- take out comes with less sauce!), I can't really order anything else. Except the pork buns- when they have them.
- Teddy LuAugust 3, 2015Pork and chives fried dumplings are pretty good. Not the best, but solid for this part of town, cheap, and quick. Sesame sandwich with roast pork was also pretty good. I'll be back for sure
Vicky SunApril 2, 2015The boiled pork and chive dumplings are delicious. Cheap and quick service, though you may be hard pressed to find a seat.
HashtagNYUSeptember 21, 2016Not only can you get amazing (and cheap) dumplings for eating right away, you can also get amazing (and cheap) frozen dumplings for later!
Hao ChenApril 10, 2013Boiled shrimp dumplings are quite authentic. Fried vegetable dumplings not much so but still good for the price. Came in around 8pm on Wednesday and had to wait 20 minutes - but well worth it!
ZenFoodsterSeptember 26, 2015Great bang-for-your-buck boiled veggie & fried chive & pork dumplings & roast beef sesame pancake. Try a lychee smoothie & avoid sushi.
When I want a cheap meal. I would get sesame pancakes and dumplings. It's pretty good, filling, and cheap! Their teriyaki is real good too!
Taiowa WanerApril 26, 2016Anything is going to be great here. Don't be afraid to try something new. I usually go with veggie and chicken dumplings and a side
Jay MimesAugust 14, 2014The sesame pancakes are great, but so are the dumplings and the tea. Honestly, you can't go wrong here considering how cheap all the good eats are.
Avradeep ChakrabartiSeptember 9, 2013Wow! Unbelievable price for two sets of dumplings, char Sui bun and beef noodle soup for approx £4 each. How they get the orders out is amazing and noisy!
Thomas WoodApril 24, 2013Pork and Chive dumplings and a sesame sandwich for ~$5. Dumplings are amazing and I would've been happy with 2 orders (you get 4) as dinner. Sandwich was forgettable.
Morgan MorrealeNovember 20, 2016The boiled shrimp dumplings are delicious and cooked fresh right after you order. Try the wonton noodle soup too - one of the best
Serious EatsFebruary 11, 2015Skip the dumplings and get the excellent pan-fried sesame pancakes instead.
I like to drown my boiled shrimp dumplings in soy sauce + sriracha, top it off with a steaming hot sesame pancake, then wash everything down with taro bubble tea. I recommend you do the same.
nikki austinJanuary 14, 2015Just as good and authentic as the other location in Chinatown. Possibly even better because there is more seating available and room to move around.- Fried pork dumplings are so great, and the vegetable sesame sandwich is nice too. Everything is very well priced!
Ask about their frozen dumplings you can cook at home, and spend half as much for 3 times the delicious dumplings of your choice!
Dave StewartFebruary 26, 2014The service is indifferent, bordering on rude, but I keep coming back because it's freaking delicious and dirt cheap. Sesame Roast Pork Sammie for the freaking win!
Frank BanisiAugust 9, 2012Had a chicken teriyaki craving and it tasted like salt + chicken teriyaki loaded with salt. Soups and dumplings are awesome though, sandwiches are cheap and look really good.
Robbie CluttonMay 27, 2012Good cheap sushi, a rare sight. Want something different, the beef sesame sandwich is very good. Don't forget to order your free miso soup with any order.
Marissa StuartApril 15, 2016Ultimate bang for your buck. You can get 4 fried dumplings in no time at all. Delicious and satisfying.
Julia MillotJanuary 11, 2016Shrimp dumplings with spicy sauce is hands down one of the best Asian dishes I've ever had
Sam HMay 25, 2015Loved this location just as much as the Chinatown one. Amazing dumplings and amazing hand pulled noodles.
Sara 🌈⚔🍾April 3, 2017Sometimes there's a long line but worth the wait for these dumplings. Amazing prices!
Curtis FrazierJune 12, 2013I gotta say if you're in Chinatown check out Vanessa's dumplings GREAT food and even greater prices!!! Definitely going back ASAP
Dane BApril 22, 2012The dumplings fall somewhat prey to a slower turnover rate than their Chinatown counterpart, but the sesame pancake sandwiches remain one of the best deals in town.
Order the pork fried dumplings and a sesame pancake with veggies and you will never be disappointed
8 boiled chive and pork dumplings and a beef or pork sesame pancake with a new coating of stirs hi hot sauce every other bite...an absolutely glorious meal. glorious...
Forget Disneyland. I think Vanessa's Dumplings must be the happiest place on earth. Where else can you get a hearty and tasty dinner for $7, including tip? I recommend any sesame pancake sandwich.
ChrystieOctober 29, 2014Cheap as hell. Best dumplings in NYC. Steamed Pork & Cabbage Dumplings. Spicy Wontons. Hot & Sour Soup.
BradMarch 3, 2013Fried is the way to go with any dumpling. Jockeying for tables can get tough when it's mealtime... Get ready get fast!
Scott AdamsonJune 16, 2015Good dumpling. Great price and bubble tea was a nice addition. All for $6.50!
Get a full plate of dumplings for a very non New York price. Authentic and delicious.
Still the most perfect, filling & aggressively cheap breakfast in new york
Most people come here for the dumplings - Im here just for the Chicken Teriyaki and rice. Great flavor meets great price
Kimmie OhhDecember 3, 2019It’s best to come here with someone else so one could save a table & the other could order.
Jenny FanJune 4, 2013The pork sesame pancake is the cheapest and most delicious meal you'll get for $2.99 ANYWHERE!- Kimmie OhhDecember 3, 2019Order their dumplings (obviously), their chicken teriyaki & scallion pancakes.
Sisi W.February 1, 2014If you're looking for veggie dumplings don't hold your breath. They're frequently out of not only veggie dumpling, but all boiled dumplings.
Delicious dumplings [and sesame pancake sandwiches] that don't kill your wallet!
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Vanessa's Dumpling House
220 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
New York, NY 10003
United States
New York, NY 10003
United States
Serving up the best dumplings, noodles and sesame pancakes in New York City
www.vanessas.com
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 529-1328
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Restroom
Yes
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- 5.8
"The cooked food here is so cheap! Most items are no more than $6. The only exception is their roast beef at $8.50 for 1/2 lb. They have dumplings, noodle soups, wonton soups & scallion pancakes."
Kimmie Ohh - 8.3
"Sesame pancakes are huge and fluffy and delicious. Dumplings are also really good."
Swift Swift - 6.7
"Love Pan-fried Vegan, Steamed Shrimp & Pork Dumplings, Ckn Veggie Spring Roll, Pulled Pork Bao, Edamame in Wine Sauce, Braised Pork Chop Over Rice & Pickled Cabbage + Baked Pineapple Mochi Cake"
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