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White Bear 白熊

Dumpling Restaurant and Chinese Restaurant$$$$
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    The experts at Serious Eats and Village Voice recommend this place
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    Benny W.
    "Like everyone else, the #6 (spicy wontons) is absolutely phenomenal!"(22 Tips)
    James K.
    "Wontons in chili oil is the best way to go."(12 Tips)
    Kano
    "Their spicy wontons #6 and dan dan noodles are so good!"(4 Tips)
    Ting
    "Hole in the wall, right in the middle of a very Chinese community."(4 Tips)
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  • Diane Lucille S.heart icon on user image
    Diane Lucille SuarezDecember 20, 2015
    $5 spicy wontons. You can't go wrong. A great spot for a cheap and cheerful quick meal. Be aware that there is not much seating so I would avoid lunch time if you plan on staying to eat.
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonJune 5, 2016
    The #6 wontons in hot oil are just as good as everyone says. The place itself is tiny and super cute. We went on a rainy Sunday a little before noon and it was just us (and our wontons).
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 19, 2013
    You go here for one thing: pork wontons in hot oil (no. 6). The thin wonton skins hold a delicate filling; mild chili oil and preserved vegetable topping make this one of the best dumplings in NYC.
  • Russell H.heart icon on user image
    Russell HirschornJuly 28, 2016
    Number 6, Wontons w. Hot Sauce! Will be back to try their dumplings, they have a nice variety. Small place with old chairs, authentic vibe.
  • PureWow
    PureWowNovember 2, 2016
    Consider the 7 train your ticket to paradise: It brings you directly to White Bear's spicy wontons—piping-hot, pork-filled bundles of goodness, which come topped with chile oil and pickled veggies. Read more
  • Pramod P.
    Pramod PaiMay 8, 2015
    Dan Dan Noodles ($4.50) is another favorite on the menu. The noodles are springy, chewy to the verge of crisp blend in braised chili spiced pork bits with cucumbers and bean sprouts to quell the heat. Read more
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WinstonNovember 14, 2013
    Some people dream about being a superhero, I dream about eating White Bear’s wontons. Get yourself a #6 and read all about them on WinstonWanders below. Read more
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonDecember 23, 2019
    get the #6: it's what you see on every table for a good reason. wonder how much they can keep raising the prices. I think it used to be $4.50, then $6 the last time I went, and now $7.50
  • Albert T.
    Albert TongOctober 25, 2015
    Get the #6 wonton with hot sauce (no soup for you)! It's actually very mild so don't worry. Packed with so much great flavor! #nom #flushing #NYC
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David RosenbergMarch 25, 2015
    It doesn't matter what your order, you're getting wontons with hot sauce and cabbage dumplings. No seriously that what they will serve you. This is actually great news for you! Enjoy.
  • Ben K.heart icon on user image
    Ben K.November 22, 2015
    Order the #6 spicy wontons, some of the best dumplings in NYC.
  • Christina C.heart icon on user image
    Christina C.April 23, 2013
    Dumplings w/ their hot sauce is delicious. Cooked to order. Looks plain, but the sauce makes it so good. You can buy frozen ones to make at home too, but it doesn't come with their sauce.
  • Julie A.heart icon on user image
    Julie AvraMarch 20, 2017
    The BEST wontons in hot oil that I have EVER had. I dream about these.
  • Jeffrey K.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey KaoDecember 28, 2015
    Hella cheap. If you're hungry, this is the best bang for your buck.
  • Ruthie E.heart icon on user image
    Ruthie EdwardsJuly 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    They ran out of wontons so we got #17 (pork+chili oil noodles). Love the sauce. Don't worry if you can't read the menu-- just pick a random number. Everything is good.
  • Tomheart icon on user image
    TomJune 27, 2019
    The spicy wontons are a must try! It’s one of the best dumplings you can get in NYC.
  • Malcolm C.heart icon on user image
    Malcolm ChangNovember 2, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Everyone gets the #6 -wonton in spicy sauce. Buy a bag of frozen ones for home.
  • Hotin T.heart icon on user image
    Hotin TongNovember 9, 2022
    Been here 25+ times
    #6 wontons and #17 dan dan mien are both $10.00 now. 😩
  • ruth k.
    ruth kimNovember 9, 2014
    Creamy thin skins enveloping little juicy nuggets of goodness and covered in chili oil. So good! It's also not spicy. #6 for the win!
  • Ryan G.heart icon on user image
    Ryan GallagherFebruary 26, 2019
    Walk in and they will tell you to order the #6 and you will enjoy some of the best dumplings in NY.
  • Tingheart icon on user image
    TingOctober 28, 2015
    Hole in the wall, right in the middle of a very Chinese community. Not sure if this is the best Chinese dumplings one can get in New York but I have had better in Asia. Better than nothing i guess.
  • KristiaMarie P.heart icon on user image
    #6, as per the recommendations of previous reviewers -- so glad I tried it! The 'hot sauce' is more like a mild/medium spicy chilli oil.
  • CITY GRIT
    CITY GRITJuly 21, 2014
    The entrance is actually on Prince so don't let the address make you miss the amazing Wontons in Chili Oil!
  • Kathryn Y.
    Kathryn YuAugust 15, 2011
    Don't be alarmed if the awning says something about a Travel Agency or Ice Cream! It's a dumpling and wonton hole in the wall. Get a dozen meaty, juicy wontons with hot sauce, scallions, etc. on top.
  • Aryan J.heart icon on user image
    Aryan JMay 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    We all know about the dumplings so I won't mention them (oh, the irony!). Do not sleep on the noodles. Order a #17 to taste what I'm talking about.
  • Joanna F.
    Joanna FlammOctober 25, 2015
    There is a reason that all of the pictures are of the same dish: the #6 is where it's at.
  • Dawnie N.heart icon on user image
    Dawnie NgoDecember 29, 2014
    Hole in the wall goodness. Get the wonton in chilli oil. So good.
  • Ronak D.
    Ronak DayaJanuary 19, 2015
    Tiny shop, but great food. Get the #6 - Wontons in Hot Sauce
  • Kristina M.heart icon on user image
    Kristina MorgadoJune 17, 2018
    The wonton in hot oil is beyond amazing! I highly recommend this place if you’re going to be in Flushing.
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HennesseyMay 25, 2016
    There's a reason why everyone recommends the #6 wontons. Very unique and delicious. $5.50 for 12
  • Christina C.heart icon on user image
    Christina ChinFebruary 21, 2016
    Hole in the wall place. #6 for 12 dumplings. Looks spicy but isnt really. Just a good flavor
  • Kitty C.
    Kitty ChingMay 8, 2011
    The hot chili wontons are to die for! I always crave it! I wanted the dumpling too but it was sold out =( I'm going back again to get the dumplings too next time
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonJanuary 22, 2017
    as everyone else writes, the #6 is DELICIOUS. However, it now costs 6 dollars.
  • Hollie F.heart icon on user image
    Hollie FraserJanuary 28, 2018
    The wontons with hot oil are worth a trip!
  • Summer s.
    Summer sunOctober 24, 2015
    Best place to get spicy food. Its not too spicy but just enough. You have to try it out!
  • Andy F.
    Andy FlammOctober 10, 2015
    #6 was amazing. Very filling, too (and only $5).
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    BennettApril 21, 2016
    Spicy wontons are a must
  • Cat B.
    Cat BastidasJuly 4, 2015
    The wontons in chili oil were great but the Leek dumplings were truly spectacular! 2 thumbs up!
  • Anna L.
    Anna LungMarch 5, 2013
    I've been coming here since I was a little girl. I think they use to have shaved ice but ice cream? This place is ALMOST as good as Chengdu.
  • Kevin S.heart icon on user image
    Kevin StappAugust 4, 2018
    The #6 wanton with chili oil was superb!
  • Micah C.heart icon on user image
    Micah ChilesDecember 8, 2014
    Like everyone else says get #6. Only 10 seats inside so it may be easier to takeaway.
  • Broo M.heart icon on user image
    Broo ManApril 17, 2017
    Ordered #6 Wonton for 6$. Was delicious. oil underneath was much for me though
  • Jen W.
    Jen WFebruary 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    their spicy wontons are awesome, a must when there! if you have room get the dumplings which are sold out most of the time, and the dan dan noodles
  • Anna L.heart icon on user image
    Anna LeeApril 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Definitely get #6 wonton with spicy oil. Great place for a quick bite
  • Nick A.heart icon on user image
    Nick AndlingerApril 24, 2017
    Get #6 add extra spice. So so good
  • Leslie T.heart icon on user image
    Leslie TengDecember 15, 2015
    Amazing handmade dumplings (their wontons are okay). The skin is chewy and the meat is juicy.
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    TApril 28, 2018
    Can't really go wrong with the dumplings and chilli oil
  • T S.heart icon on user image
    T SJune 13, 2019
    Amazing spicy wonton (#6). Don't be afraid it's not that spicy!
  • Ben R.heart icon on user image
    Ben RAugust 6, 2014
    You are here for the wontons with hot chili oil. That is all.
  • Harry D.
    Harry DavisMay 19, 2015
    pork wontons w/ house made chili oil, pickled veggies, and scallions
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