About Homemade Dumpling

If you’re wandering through New York’s Essex Street and crave a warm, comforting bite, Homemade Dumpling is the spot to hit. Nestled at 23 Essex St A, this dumpling restaurant brings a casual, approachable vibe where the focus is all about the food. Whether you’re popping in for a quick bite during a busy day, settling in for a small plates experience, or grabbing a cup of coffee to accompany your meal, Homemade Dumpling has you covered. The menu leans into comfort food classics with a dumpling-centric twist, delivering flavors that feel both authentic and satisfying without being overly fussy. You can choose to dine in and soak up the casual atmosphere, take your favorites to go for a street-side picnic, or enjoy the ease of their onsite services that make ordering seamless. Each dumpling is crafted with care, and the small plates format encourages sampling a variety of fillings and flavors, making every visit feel like a mini tasting adventure. The coffee offerings are a nice complement, perfect for pairing with savory bites or as a standalone pick-me-up. Quick service means you won’t be waiting long, yet each dish retains a homemade charm that’s hard to beat. From the tender dough to the hearty fillings, every bite underscores the restaurant’s dedication to comfort and flavor. The balance of convenience, taste, and casual charm positions Homemade Dumpling as an inviting stop for locals and visitors alike, whether you’re in for a fast meal or a leisurely sit-down experience.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Onsite services

+ Takeout

+ Dine-in

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ No Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

Offerings

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

Dining options

Dining options

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ No Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ No Restroom

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

Crowd

Crowd

+ College students

Planning

Planning

+ No Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Cash-only

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

Parking

Parking

+ Parking

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Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
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+1 917-868-1561

23 Essex St A, New York, NY 10002, United States

Reviews

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Very nice dumpling restaurant moved from an older location much cleaner and nicer than the previous one. Great food for cheap prices.

- Donald Truman -

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Can’t beat $4 for 10 dumplings! Very happy with the food and kind service. We arrived just as a batch of pan fried dumplings got put out so we had an easy time picking. The scallion pancakes had a nice crisp to them and the glass noodle filling was a win for the night!

- XiuQin Saunders -

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Homemade Dumpling (Formerly "China North Dumpling" I believe) is a smaller yet cozy establishment. Their service was prompt and very pleasant. The food was sublime. The Pork & Chive dumplings are my personal recommendation. I noticed that they offer a branded shirt as merchandise. I had to pick one up. Overall 10/10 across the board.

- VinylCool -

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nice authentic place in Chinatown. Great dumplings which you can see them make fresh in front of you. Unfortunately they ONLY TAKE CASH which is unacceptable in 2023. I did not see an A rating on the storefront. This and the cash only means I can only give 4 stars although the food was great.

- Lazarus -

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I’m officially obsessed. Thought twice about leaving a review because I didn’t want others to find this gem!!! Haha seriously very good. Staff upfront are always kind. It’s cash only so be prepared. There’s atms and banks close by if not. Super cool park right across if you want to eat your food close by. Reasonable prices and very tasty.

- Katelyn Meyer -

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The pan fried pork dumplings are hands down one of the best dumplings. It’s gotten very popular so you might have to wait a bit depending on the time and the day

- V Is heree -

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My friend and I were waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant, and we were starving. We found this place, and I ordered the chives and pork fried dumplings. The dumplings were so delicious! This place is cash only and it's just a small take out place. The prices were beyond cheap, and the service was very fast.

- Elianny Salcedo -

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Dumplings had so much flavor, spring rolls had a perfect crunch, and you can see someone making all the food in the back. Perfect late night snack

- Amara Miller -

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