We stopped here for dinner and were unaware that they didn't have tables. You basically order at a counter or over the phone. Very run down inside and out and not in the best neighborhood, which doesn't bother me if the food is good. We ordered 22 steamed sesame chicken and dumpling noodle soup with chicken. The food was all very good and we bought some frozen packs to take home. read more

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We had two flavors of vegetarian dumplings at the truck at the Kenmore farmers market. They were spectacular! I am so used to frozen dumplings we get at the grocery store having a lot of filler in them. These were packed with delicious veggies read more

I was very pumped about this place ever since it opened and garnered amazing reviews. I was a bit disappointed after my experience. I'm a vegetarian and I was happy to see that they had a few veggie options. I went with the steamed Soy shroom and fried miso cabbage. Since it's a pick up only spot, by the time I got back to my work to have lunch, they already got a little soggy. The steamed dumplings were basically falling apart while the fried ones lost all their crunchiness. The taste of the filling was decent but since the texture of the skin was off, I didn't really enjoy them as much as I thought I would. Maybe the place would be more appealing to me if I could eat the dumplings as soon as they were made. read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Fried Miso Cabbage - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Moneybags Dumplings is *exactly* the type of restaurant we need in Buffalo. Moneybags began as a pop-up during local festivals and events, but they finally opened a brick and mortar location and I couldn't have been more excited to give it a try. Their menu is smaller, but every offering is unique and much different from the standard food you'd find in this area. I ordered the sesame chicken dumplings and chili garlicnoodles and was blown away by both. I got takeout, and everything was still hot when I received it, which is a plus. The noodles were delicious, I've never had wide-cut noodles before and they were so flavorful. Spicy too! The dumplings were fried perfectly and so tasty, the sauce they came with accompanied them perfectly. If you're in the area, I implore you to stop by Moneybags Dumplings. The owner is passionate about what she does and you can taste that passion in every bite of her delicious food. There's nothing like it! read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Chilli Garlic Noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I was not familiar with these guys before last night, but apparently they have a food truck and are adding a brick and mortar location. I'd describe the phase they are in as a soft opening - they don't have much more than the kitchen and a counter set up. It will be interesting to see what they do with the space. They are take out only right now. I sampled the fried black pepper beef dumplings and the fried sambal chicken dumplings, and both were on point. Nice crispy outer shell, the beef was moist and savory, and the chicken provided a nice hit of spice. My wife had the dumpling noodle soup, which was tasty and came with a generous amount of dumplings, noodles and broth. Definitely will order again in the future. read more

So let's talk dumplings. Let me preface by saying I grabbed four bags of the frozen ones to make at home myself, so as far as the cooking method goes, it was to my own taste. Jali was super friendly and amazing enough to accommodate my requests when I placed the order. She's a fantastic person, and if you have any issues, she will go out of her way to make you happy. Now for the dumplings: Sesame Chicken (2bgs): This was a more traditional dumpling taste with slightly sweet chicken and veggies. My littlest cousin loved them. We did a bag pan-fried and one steamed. (I prefer the crispy bottom of the pan fry best myself) Miso Cabbage (1bg) If you don't like miso, this isn't for you. It's an acquired taste. I happen to enjoy it, so most of these went to my sister and I. Buffalo Chicken (1bg): So unique, with the slightly spicy tangy buffalo style chicken and the creamy chedder that balanced the bite out. These were fantastic. Keep in mind that these are bite-size "moneybag" style dumplings, they arent meant to be larger. If you're in the Buffalo area, you'd could supplement your dumpling snack with their chili noodles or soup. (Since we live in Ellicottville, we made our own noodles and fried rice to round out our dumpling feast) I'm totally going to hit up the truck next time it's in Hamburg or if I can convince my peeps to pay a trip to the brick and mortar for sure. They may not be traditional, but they are definitely good! read more

Only got to try moneybags dumplings from their food truck during the cherry blossom festival so I not sure if it is a good judge of them in a very busy environment. Their dumplings were tasty and original. When the order was missing something they quickly addressed the issue happily with no questions asked. I did try to go to the "store" location once and they didn't keep to the hours they posted only the day before and decided to open later the day of. I guess that's the problem with pop up stores or restaurants. read more

Cute spot, I got a mixture of dumplings to go. They're super adorable aesthetically and I love that they have tons of vegetarian options! read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Have only ordered from the food truck and have never been disappointed. Best dumplings I have ever had. Super friendly owner.

A pleasant surprise at the waterfront. Fresh, homemade dumplings. I tried the cabbage dumplings and thought they were very good. read more

Moneybags Dumplings - The menu - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Who doesn't like dumplings? It's fun food with endless possibilities. Eating delicious Moneybag Dumplings not only satisfies your needs for a crunchy snack, it also has a different, auspicious meaning. "These little pockets of goodness may just be the world's most perfect food... It's pleated all the way around and then you bring it up and pinch it at the top, and it looks like a money bag or purse, symbolic of wealth and abundance". It's a traditional food consumed during Lunar New Year. I tasted three kinds of their dumplings and I think the vegan mushroom had the most unique flavor. I really liked the bold, earthy taste. They use shiitake mushrooms which are extremely beneficial for your health. Sesame chicken and Buffalo chicken were also very good, moist and full of flavor. Moneybag Dumplings provide good information about their actual schedule. Check popular social media to catch up with them to get tasty treats. It's a pop-up kind of business, so you can find them in a few places around the town. They offer not only freshly fried dumplings on the side, but also frozen for your convenience. read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Vegan Mushroom - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I really like dumplings so when we had the opportunity to try the Moneybags Dumplings I was happy. They're a pop up business set up at different events and farm markets. We tried them when they were at the Kenmore Farm Market. They were so good that we ordered a dozen to split for lunch. The 3 samples we received were served in a tiny take out container and the dozen in the same style but larger size. All come with a small chop stick for getting these dumpling delights out of the container. We tried all 3 kinds, sesame chicken, Buffalo chicken and cheese, and vegan mushroom. Both their chicken dumplings look the same so they added a red dot (food coloring?) To the Buffalo style to tell them apart. Brilliant idea! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to see where they'll be next. I certainly will. read more

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Jali Carroll is such a sweetheart! I was supposed to meet her and try a sample of her dumplings at the Hamburg Farmer's Market yesterday, but due to a family emergency, I met her at the Kenmore Farmer's Market instead. She offers three flavors of dumplings for takeaway (or frozen, to make later): sesame chicken, buffalo chicken & cheese, and vegan mushroom. I tried all 3 flavors and purchased the sesame chicken & vegan mushroom frozen, to have in my air fryer, but the Buffalo Chicken & Cheese dumplings were surprisingly good! I'm really looking forward to the Yelp Elite virtual event tomorrow evening! read more

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" I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay Ain't it sad And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me That's too bad In my dreams I have a plan If I got me a wealthy man I wouldn't have to work at all, I'd fool around and have lots of dumplings....." Moneybag Dumplings recently came up on my radar so I grabbed a fellow Yelper and we tracked them down. Moneybags is a pop up dumpling shop, in order to find out where they will be next be sure to follow them on Facebook and Insta. During my visit, which was later during the farm market they were at they were offering three varieties. One was sesame chicken, one was Buffalo chicken and the last was vegan mushroom. Unfortunately by the time we were there the sesame chicken was sold out however we tried the vegan mushroom and the Buffalo chicken. The dumplings are bite size and served fried, freshly fried on location. The dumpling shell is crisp and the filling is moist and very tasty. I just wish they served a dipping sauce on the side. read more

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Finally made it Moneybags Dumplings and I really enjoyed it! I had the friendliest service and will return to try other flavors. There's no place like it. read more

So she's got a storefront now! Come in and say hi! I was her first "walk-in" customer she told me. She does a big preorder business too. Her dumplings remain fantastic. You can get them fresh or frozen and you'll want to try them all! Can't wait to come back. read more

The most amazing dumplings ever I would call Moneybags a real no frills type of dumpling spot. Very simple at their core, but sooooo amazing. The owner is the sweetest person ever and somehow it feels like your visit to moneybags is very much personalized. There are a lot of vegan options on the menu for classic dumpling flavors as well as some new school style flavors (taco, buffalo chicken flavor). read more

Moneybags Dumplings - assorted dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I've been waiting to try these dumplings! Caught them at the Kenmore farmers market today.. they were super friendly and let me mix & match the different kinds. The dumplings were crispy and yummy, will definitely be back for more. read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I bought these dumplings from their food truck at a craft fair in Larkin square and they did not disappoint. I got a variety of 6 that they were offering for the day and each one was packed with flavor and the chili sauce was ESSENTIAL. I can't speak to their physical restaurant but the people working the truck were very nice and I'd definitely buy from them again. read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Variety of dumplings and chili sauce - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The most delicious dumplings and such wonderful people to interact with! Always excited to see them at an event!

Omg love these dumplings they are my son's favorite when we go to the farmers market in Hamburg. We are so happy they came back all the flavors are delicious but my son's favorite flavor is the sesame chicken. I love the buffalo chicken but we always get some to eat while we are walking around and some frozen to make later in the week before we can get more the next week lol they never disappoint plus the people who work at the booth are amazing seriously the best, so overall we live them!!! read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Eating some awesome sesame chicken moneybag dumplings!!! - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Had these at the Chandler Street Market - they've since moved to Clinton St for a bigger space. The dumplings are simple and fried with a little more crisp and char than you normally see. Had both the chicken varieties and was tough to tell the difference. The sauce is a nice balance of sweet and heat. As a takeout business, they need slightly bigger cartons and sauce containers. All need to fit in one takeout box and be able to close so it's easy to carry and then eat. Great product and could easily eat 15+ per sitting read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Logo Sticker on the Box - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The food was AMAZING!!! My family and I were in the area since we went to Niagara Falls for our vacation. We are from California and these dumplings were super delicious! Even better than some I have had from SF!! My parents LOVED the chili noodles and we devoured the fried dumplings so fast!! I defiantly recommend trying them out it's got delicious rich flavors that are unique to other dumplings places I have been too! Service was super sweet the owner was super nice and friendly! Ambience was a little strange they are located in a small small building, inside it looked empty other than a counter, little outdated as well. I There is no place to eat inside so it's best to take out food! Still I defiantly enjoyed the food here and if we ever return back in Buffalo we will defiantly be stopping by again! Wish we could take some back to California! (Wish I took a photo but my family and I ate it all before I could T-T) read more

I finally got a chance to check out Moneybags Dumplings at the Hamburg Farmer's Market. The owner was so friendly and nice. She was really sweet to my daughter and made us feel welcome. She took cards which was great at the farmers market, you never know these days!! The food was delicious. The dumplings really looked like little money bags! They were so crispy and delicious. And the packaging was really cute too. I will totally be trying the other flavors. This time I had the sesame. read more

The building did not have a sign, but just went into 69 Chenango and was able to pick up. The meal was amazing!! read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Chilli Garlic Noodles Fried Soy Shroom - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

So I got a chance to taste a variety of Moneybags dumplings today. Right now they're just doing pop-ups but apparently they are regulars at the Broadway market, hopefully a food truck or even a brick and mortar in the future. The way they're dumplings tasted and the texture that they had I see no reason why this wouldn't be possible. I didn't get the names of the people at the stand but I have not had a friendlier conversation with someone in a very long time. Thank you for your hospitality and best of luck to you. hope to see you on the virtual event. read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Dumplings and swag - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We were able to try out these new dumplings at the kenmore farmers market! We tried one of each type (buffalo chicken, sesame chicken, and vegan mushroom) and they were all delicious. The flavors really stood out and impressed us! Our favorite was probably the buffalo chicken but we bought both buffalo chicken and sesame chicken frozen to cook ourselves. They have options for both frozen and cooked to take home which is great. Can't wait to follow this business! read more

It was very yummy!! she was so friendly! I order 6 pieces but she was so nice and gave me some extra because it's Ramadan read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Fried Sesame Chicken - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Food was good, and staff was friendly.The building looks old and a little rundown. It was confusing to find the location because there are no signs. read more

Very cute and tasty bites. Women/person of color owned. When I went there wasn't a storefront, ordered and waited in the car. They were hot, seasoned, and crispy. I wish there were additional side options. read more

I first tried these dumplings at the Hamburg farmers market and they were delicious! Crispy, flavorful, not greasy. The 3 chicken flavors I tried did all taste quite similar so it would be hard to say a favorite. The downfall was buying them frozen to make some at home later. I followed the directions given to me at the booth- cook in the air fryer straight from frozen. They kind of fell apart and got some weird goo around the outside? Made them slimy and weird. They did still taste good but not nearly as good as fresh. read more

These dumplings and the Chili noodles are amazing! If you are not from Buffalo and want to try them, the address is correct, but the sign is for a bakery. Don't worry you're at the right place. If you like spicy food, this is the ticket. :) read more

While at the Kenmore Farmers Market, I stopped at a stand that had a great aroma floating in the air around it. It was the Moneybags Dumplings stand where they were selling frozen and fresh fried dumplings. They were serving up three flavors, Buffalo Chicken which was chicken with cheddar cheese, Sesame Chicken and Veggie. I purchased a dozen, six Buffalo Chicken and six Sesame Chicken. Had them for lunch. They were delicious. I look forward to having them again. read more

Do yourself a favor, follow this business to see all the places they're popping up!! Absolutely delicious food, and they're the nicest people! I had the sesame chicken dumplings, each one was a perfect bite read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Sesame chicken dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I love dumplings and I have not had any good dumplings since COVID, I had to try them when I heard about Moneybags Dumplings. I grabbed one of each they had to offer and some frozen sesame chicken dumplings to have for later. They all were crunchy and had good meat/veggie to dumpling ratio. My favorites were the buffalo chicken and the sesame chicken, but the mushroom was good too just not my favorite. I will be on the lookout once the markets open back up in the Spring. read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Buffalo chicken, sesame chicken, and mushroom dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Ordered the limited Game Day Platter today which included 48 dumplings served with sweet Thai chili sauce (sesame chicken, buffalo chicken cheese, and sorry mushroom dumplings) for $52. Each little dumpling was packed full of flavor and super crisp. Owner Jali is such a delight, super sweet and super fun! Money well spent in helping this small local business grow. We will certainly be back for more. read more

Moneybags Dumplings - Dumpling Platter (48 dumplings - sesame chicken, buffalo chicken cheese, and sorry mushroom) for $52 - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Jali's dumplings are fresh, crispy, and every bite is an explosion of flavor - I would recommend it to anyone, you'll not be disappointed. I'm a little upset I never got a picture of the moneybags , but here's the cutest fridge magnet for good measure ! read more

Moneybags Dumplings - The cutest dumpling magnet ! - Dim Sum Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Simple. Delicious. Packed with the fillings of the day, these dumplings are second to none that I have had around here. Truly such a great find. Hit them up whenever you see them and you won't regret it. read more

Amazing dumplings and extremely generous/hospitable ownership! Highly recommend! Buffalo is a better place with restaurants like this in the community. read more

I don't usually write reviews for places. However, this place is an exception as it is a hidden gem. I had noodle soup yesterday and fried dumplings, and in short, 10 out of 10. read more