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    Nan Xiang Express

    4.7 (275 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Crab soup dumpling
    Nam H.

    Stopped by to try out their soup dumplings, and honestly they really hit the spot. I only ordered a set of crab/pork soup dumplings because I had just eaten at another place earlier, otherwise I would have probably ordered another couple options. It's really good bang for your buck, and the store is deceptively pretty big so there's a lot of space. I liked the vibe of this store, the employees really seem to care about it, unlike other restaurants where they don't really put any effort. It's clean, well serviced, and the soup dumplings are great. Protip: you gotta use the chili flake/oil condiments with the vinegar to maximize the deliciousness!

    Sam B.

    I love the food here. It is very delicious and tasty. The restaurant is big. It has an outdoor and indoor seating area. I tried the shrimp rolls and the chicken soup dumplings. Both were very good and delicious. I would recommend stopping by.

    Crab and Pork Soup Dumplings
    Kevin R.

    Pleasant soup dumpling restaurant that provides a nice selection of soup dumplings, sides and other small traditional items. They accept Apple Pay and have WiFi for customers use. I make sure to stop for lunch every time I am working in Williamsburg.

    shrimp and pork siomai
    Char G.

    I'm so thankful for this restaurant that was open til 2am the night we visited. It was a rainy night and we were starving and craving asian food. I wasn't expecting to find this gem. The dishes are all reasonably priced, they served generous portions, and all the entrees we chose were delicious. Check out the pics. I highly recommend eating here any time of day. Friendly staff, clean environment and delicious eats.

    XLB and wontons in chilli oil
    Jessica N.

    Very good quality dumplings for the price. Food took about 10 min. Restaurant is clean.

    Xiomara C.

    I wanted some Shanghai noodles so badly and stumbled across Nan Xiang Express. I didn't realize it was a chain restaurant until one of my orders was accidentally sent to Downtown Brooklyn. I ordered so much food on Ubereats before arriving to pick it up. I didn't realize I'd get such a large amount of food. I spent $49 total and it was worth every penny. Soup dumplings were so good and juicy. I ate it at home with my sister and it didn't disappoint. She loved all of the food as well. They even gave us the adorable soup spoons and wooden chop-sticks. The pork noodles were Devine. Honestly it filled me up so fast because it came with such a large amount. The Bokchoy inside the noodles were cooked perfectly and so was the pork. Chefs kiss! I barely had time to devour the other items I purchased. My all time favorite was the beef scallion pancakes. My goodness the beef with sauce, veggie crunch and crispiness of the pancakes were phenomenal, seriously 10/10 I also had the pork Bao buns fried at the bottom, it was so delicious and poofy just as I expected it to be with the small bottom crunch adding to the texture. The chili oil is not too spicy and packed the perfect heat paired with all my food. I really loved everything and will be coming back often. PS- The Passionfruit lime tea is DELICIOUS

    Mark W.

    Welcome to New York City, it's time to get into some great eating! So on tap for dinner this time around came a rather unexpected find on my Yelp map! So last time, I was able to make a reservation to another restaurant in Brooklyn before going to dance. This time however, I was checking into my hotel at 7:30, so I needed something a bit quicker but still exceptional dining as I would only have two hours to even get ready to go to the Avant Gardner. Enter Nan Xiang Express, a soup dumpling joint in Williamsburg that apparently has a menu item that is Michelin-worthy. Yep! I had actually read somewhere that the Pork Soup Dumplings are so good that they are worthy of a Michelin star! Well then, I had to try them out, and I did that in the simplest way possible. By ordering the combo that comes along with it! So in addition to the dumplings, two veggie spring rolls and a soy milk (hot or iced) comes along in the meal. I opted take-out so I could just eat at the Pod (the hotel I was staying at this time around). I chose the cold soy milk because I felt like for soy milk cold would be a better fit. Before I got my order and left though, I decided to take pictures of the interior because it was quite fascinating for how small this place was. If you choose to stay in, you can find a tutorial on the wall on how to eat soup dumplings. Of course, I had to just figure it out on my own (more on that in a bit). They do have a backroom you can take your food to if you wanna eat there, and the garden theme is next level stuff. Okay, so back at the Pod, it's time to eat! I'm gonna start by saying that the soy milk was actually really good to have, and soy milk isn't quite what my first choice of milk would be if we're being honest. It helps cool off some of the spicier dipping sauces you are given like the chili oil. And it was tasty. The spring rolls were another hit, and the sauce it came with brought it out even more. The pastry was crispy and delightful. A win in every sense of the word. Now we move on to the dumplings, and for these, you're given a spoon to hold your dumpling in and a pair of chopsticks. I was a total pro at eating with chopsticks, and by total pro, I mean that I completely fail at it. If the chopstick police saw me eating my dumplings the way I did, I would be locked up with the key thrown away and eaten by a tiger. But boy oh boy was it worth it! You get soy sauce and the chili oil to dump the dumplings into, and the soup inside is really good. An herbal symphony dancing in your taste buds like it's the last night of its life! The pork was succulent, and the way it was steamed when it was made makes the dish a heaven on earth! And yeah, these dumplings made me thankful my hotel had a lounge area because eating them in my booked room would have gone terribly! Seriously, if are in Williamsburg and want some Dim Sum, give this place a try! It rules!

    Amy D.

    A must-visit for anyone craving authentic and perfectly crafted soup dumplings. Their dumplings live up to the hype - the thin, delicate wrappers hold light broth and filling that's hard to get right. The restaurant itself is spotless with a clean and inviting interior. Bonus tip: for soup dumpling newbies, there's a helpful poster inside showing you how to eat them step by step - super handy. The staff is friendly and efficient, ensuring a smooth dining experience. If you're in the area, this is a spot you can't miss! -AT

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    Always good, open late, authentic. Service is attentive and not overbearing. Clean and relaxing ambiance.

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    9 days ago

    Great ambience and bathroom inside! Got the chicken rice and lemon tea. Looking forward to going again.

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    Thank you for you kind words! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Nan Xian Express delivers tasty noodles fast, fresh flavors and great value! Highly!!

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    Nan Xian Express delivers tasty dumplings fast, fresh flavors and great value! Highly!!

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    4 months ago

    Live very close to this place but eh did not like the food. It was too greasy and just no flavor.

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    1 month ago

    Shumai and xiao long bao were amazing. Service was great! And they open late so its great!

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    12 days ago

    Loved my food! And it was very quick. Walked in on a hot day, and was able to enjoy the great ambiance/AC. Will be back!

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    7 months ago

    10/10 XLB and Pan Fried Buns. Didn't mind the beef noodle soup either. Bright lighting and kind staff.

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    2 months ago

    The food and service was excellent. Soup dumpling was excellent and . We would come back again.

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    I love their beef noodle soup and dumplings. Fast casual service. Clean inside. Affordable food.

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    Thank you for your warm review, we hope to see you again soon!

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    6 months ago

    Great food! Great service love it a lot, come check it out nice very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    6 months ago

    Came here hungry after ice skating in Domino Park. Soup dumplings did the trick--so yummy!

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    My go-to spot for something quick & comforting, especially on cold days. Love the crab & pork soup dumplings.

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    Very delicious food and fast service. Very clean and homely environment. Great options

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    25 days ago

    i like the music in here, i also like the dumpling guy on the menu. overall great vibes.

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