Omg this place was SO GOOD. I will dream about these dumplings. The pan-fried chive and pork dumplings had a delicious filling. They had the perfect amount of dumpling dough. We had to order more because they were soooo good!! The chicken and shrimp wontons were amazing and a stand out dish for me. They were spicy and so delicious. Just perfect. I wasn't a big fan of the beef pancake sandwich, but that's just me. The pancake was yummy. I will say, my friend who is more of an Asian food connoisseur than I am said the dumplings were only a 4 out of 5. But they're the best dumplings I've had! Service was super fast and efficient. The place is pretty small but they have a good amount of seating, probably enough for 20 people. It's also really affordable. I'm obsessed! read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - 1. Chive and Pork Pan Fried Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Fast service but I'm not a fan of the food. Dumplings were hard and greasy. I felt sick afterwards. read more

Good value for money restaurant with delicious dumplings, noodles and buns. The portions are ample. There is limited seating and can get loud. Fast service. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good food that's not overpriced. I've gotten their dumplings, wontons and sesame pancakes. This time, I tried their beef noodle soup. Good portion for the price, beef was tender and soup was flavorful. Since it was takeout, I like that they separated the noodles and soup. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - 17. Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Anyone who knows me knows I love trying new places especially anywhere in my two favorite neighborhoods, Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Today I found myself in Williamsburg to run some errands and catch a bite. I wanted Asian street food, dumplings, steamed buns, etc. I reviewed Vanessa quickly on website and decided I would give it a try since it is located on Bedford Avenue. I entered in and was greeted by the friendly cashier and ordered boiled pork and chive dumplings and veggie bun. I then was given a number and waited @10 minutes. I found a table and the first thing I feel is the stickiness of the table. Uh oh.. folks it's going to be a bumpy review. Hold onnnnnnn My number is called and I pick it up from the counter. The tray my food was served on is sticky. The veggie bun looked good on the outside but one bite and the vegetables tasted like algae.. seriously.. seaweed. There was no sauce to accompany it but the bottled sauces Asian restaurants use: hot sauce or sriracha and soy sauce. I grabbed the soy sauce and drizzled it on bun, inside bun and then all over bun.. healthy turned to salty. The mini size dumplings were in a tin foil little pan and weren't drained as well as they could be. The pork and chive combination didn't for some reason mesh well just lacked any pizzazz although it was juicy. The interior is blond wood tables (sticky) and not much else. Seriously, cleanliness should be the numero uno priority of every establishment. I really don't enjoy posting two star reviews however, in this case, it's how the dumpling crumbles... Color me a disappointed dumpling. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - Boiled pork and chive dumplings. - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If you're looking for cheap tasty chinese food without going too far out of williamsburg, this place hits the spot. I highly recommend the spicy wontons, sesame pancake with peking duck! read more

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Been to the one in LES and was excited that one was also located in Williamsburg. I did quite a few online orders with this place and all were amazing and fresh quality at an affordable price. Prices are definitely a lot more affordable compared to other Asian eats when it comes to dumplings, sandwiches, and noodles. I always order the pork chop noodles and the soup broth has balanced seasoning and they give a lot of broth instead of noodles here. Noodles are pretty soft and break easy when you bite it with your teeth. The chicken pancake sandwich in my opinion is a bit dry when you bite the chicken. The chicken is shredded pieces of chicken breast and barely any fat or seasoning to go with it. I like the cilantro part adding that extra flavor and the sesame pancake when you bite into it, you can seriously taste the sesame part. read more

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They offer a great selection of vegetarian options, and I was eager to try the vegan beef dumpling--it did not disappoint. The flavors were bold and satisfying. Can't wait to return and explore more of the menu. Despite its modest appearance, this spot packs a serious flavor punch. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love trying new spots and giving my opinion. Everything here was good! the pork dumplings, Duck Sandwich delishes. New to the area. will be back for more! Good prices read more

The dumplings here are alright. The skin is a bit thick and the prices are reasonable, but a bit on the high end for dumplings. The service is pretty quick, which is nice. But the dumplings can be better in my opinion. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - 01. Chive and Pork Fried Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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very quick service but about $1 per dumpling is honestly overpriced for dumplings. for the most part the dumplings were fine, definitely better dumpling places out there, but i bit into a tiny piece of plastic in one of them which immediately made me lower my rating. read more

Ok outpost of this NYC dumpling namesake to score some decent dumplings and noodle plates. Service was quick and efficient but not overly friendly. My boiled veggie dumplings and noodles in peanut sauce were freshly prepared and didn't take too long of a wait. Large portions too. There is a dining area in the back and tables in the front. Nothing fancy here, just overall cheap eats that won't break the bank. read more

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I've never been partial to dumplings but Vanessa's has turned me into a believer. They have an extensive menu of both fried and boiled dumplings. I love their shrimp boiled dumplings (that are actually crispy despite being boiled)!! Yesterday I tried; *Pork Buns (3pcs) - 5 stars Chicken and Basil Boiled Dumplings - 4 stars Pork & Chive Fried Dumplings - 5 stars *Shrimp & Chive Boiled Dumplings - 5 stars Red Bean Bun - 3.5 stars (* = Favorite) See picture of my receipt for prices! You can sit inside or take out food! This particular location always makes the dumplings perfectly. I've never had a problem here. The staff is the absolute sweetest. Thanks for always being so friendly! Kitchen is fast for the most part. See you next time, Vanessa!! read more

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Fresh and tasty dishes prepared right in front of you, observing ancient Chinese traditions. I love coming here, pleasant service.

Girl working front Monday around 1:30 laughably rude. After tipping 3 dollars to the cashier/ place that packs to go regardless to avoid dishes, went back to get beverages. She did not inform me of those beverages when where ready and did not recieve usual automated message that came with other order, we where the only people there too I asked politely if they had them, she got weird and said yeah I've been calling you for 20 minutes. Which was a lie, again only people eating there, we where in the back, she saw me order it, etc I made it known that felt weird she allowed our 7 dollar ice bobas to melt and be completely watered down, and she got mad and said "I didn't tip anyway" just because didnt do another tip for the beverages despite them giving me all food to go/her literally doing no service at all Just absolutely classless, I'll go back souly to not tip frankly. And don't feel any pressure, they don't appreciate, care or put any effort anyway. Said she had an attitude and was being an ass to my girl cause she literally sassed me for not tipping on the beverages which I only got because despite having dine in option offer no water, and I had already tipped plenty for a cashier with no waiting role. She literally started yelling as sat with a girl about how I can't be rude blah blah blah I mean recorded her she's literally raising her voice. Just further display of passive agression, started yelling in Spanish instead as if I didn't know what she was saying goin off about it with her co workers. Again just 0 class and no way to treat someone who already tipped/ who's drinks you clearly passively agressively let melt. Onward with life I go read more

We went in to try their vegan dan dan noodles and it did not disappoint. The portions were decent. Two of us shared it. The noodles were thick and chewy, just the way I like it. The dan dan sauce was very good. I rolled each bite in a good portion of the sauce and slurped it down. Dishes are served in take out containers though. read more

A must every time I go to New York. The pancake and dumplings are my go to. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

FYI - CASH ONLY for orders under $10!! Overall, 3.5/5 but will round up to a 4/5. I got the "Pork and Cabbage" boiled dumplings with soup ($8 after tax) which was pretty pricy for just 8 dumplings. The skin was too thick for my liking but the pork had a good ratio of meat and fat along with a good crunch from the cabbage. It was flavorful! The soup was light and clean with a decent amount of garnish and bokchoy, which was perfect for a rainy and cold day. I wouldn't come to Vanessa's unless I was craving dumplings and it was conveniently around the corner. You can definitely find another dumpling place for better pricing. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - 5. Cabbage and Pork Boiled Dumpling (+ soup) - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Always in a mood for dumplings. ALWAYS! Growing up on this simple appetizer and retaining budget friendly eatings, I will never get tired of gulping down 15 - 20 of these in one meal sitting. I've been to the East Village location and was curious about this one opened in Williamsburg. Love how spacious this location is. And my order came really quickly. My first choice will always be fried dumplings because only food venues has the kitchen equipment to make things crispy and savory altogether, like their dumplings here. This place does its best to make dumplings inexpensive despite the expensive Williamsburg rental prices. I wasn't looking for a Michelin star dumpling or a big gastronomical meal, just simple snacking where I didn't have to shovel out $20+ for a meal. This place did the trick. Be prepared to bring cash if you're spending under $10 to eat because they don't take credit cards here at that range. And my total did come short at their minimum. Luckily I always carry cash around for hunger crisis like this. Good simple stuff. read more

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The best snack and SO fast! Our dumplings came out in a few mins. Reasonably priced and lots of seating inside and a few tables outside There were 2 registers taking orders and a self-service screen so there was hardly a wait to order read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - Indoor seating - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really cool restaurant in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. We went into Brooklyn to check out a couple of bars and decided to have some authentic dumplings beforehand. The dumplings were amazing! You got to choose a side for each dumpling order. I chose the steamed bok choi to go with my steamed basil chicken dumplings. Outstanding! My son and wife got fried dumplings and they were just as good. Like most places we went to on this trip, you order at the counter, and they bring out the food. Service was fast and friendly. Restaurant was very clean. Bathrooms were very clean. Had a great meal before hitting the Brooklyn streets. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - Steamed Bok Choi and basil chicken steamed dumplings.. outrageously good. - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

When I heard this place was opening up a second location I knew I had to check it out. I took my bike and rode it for the first time up to Williamsburg. When I somehow got there without being hit by a car, I was surprised at what I saw. There were a lot of people enjoying the food outside on this cold covid weather. I didn't notice how popular Vanessa's Dumpling House got over the years. I locked my bike and went inside. The menu was a bit limited because of obvious reasons but there was a good amount of items to choose from. I decided on just the chicken with chives pan fried dumplings and the veggie sesame pancake sandwich. It only took about 5 minutes for it to be done. At first glance the dumplings were a different shade of dumpling color. They almost seemed golden brown. They were crispy at the bottom from sitting on the pan but soft all around. I noticed there were no cracks in the skin which is very important! Keeping all the juices in retains it's flavors and moistness. Needless to say I ate all these up in 2 minutes. The pancake sandwich was just as good. It was sort of like a thicker scallion pancake. It provided a good shell for the fillings. Overall I'm very happy on this visit. It was well worth the risk of getting hit by cars biking here. read more

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This was a very good place. We order lunch and pretty much tried the entire menu. I can speak for the meat eaters, but all the veggie dishes... Good. It was a very light filling lunch. I would order here again. Live, love and laugh -Sha M. read more

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Delicious dumplings and more! Vanessa's is an institution when it comes to dumplings in New York and tonight it didn't disappoint. We had a variety of dumplings, including boiled and fried. We opted for the Assortment of Boiled Dumplings ($6.68), which comes with two shrimp, two pork, two chicken and two vegetables. We also had one order of the Pork and Chive Fried Dumplings ($5.48) and one of the Chicken and Basil ($6.28). All dumplings came out within 10/15 minutes and were delicious. The server brought our order outside where there are 5 outdoor tables (4 small and 1 slightly bigger). The server also brought us a delicious dipping sauce (similar to soy sauce) and a spicier sauce. In terms of ranking the dumplings, I personally loved the Chicken and Basil ones the most, followed by the Pork and Chive and Shrimp; I would have to rank the vegetables option as my least favorite. We liked the Chicken and Basil dumplings so much that we decided to take two orders of 25 frozen dumplings ($14) home with us. Finally, we also decided to try their Scallion Pancakes Sandwich stuffed with pork ($5.88), which was to die for and I would highly recommend. I will certainly be back soon and cannot wait to cook the frozen dumplings at home. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - 10. Assorted Boiled Dumplings $6.68 - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A pretty cute dumpling spot in Williamsburg, It was quiet enjoyable. I will say that I wasn't blown away by the dumplings. Service was chill, not much. I got the sesame pancake with duck and two order of dumplings with my friends. Both super tasty, definitely a place for a quick bite. I enjoyed the fried chicken a basil dumpling, not so much the cabbage and pork dumplings. Not sure if I would come back, but it was an interesting experience. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - Sesame pancake sandwich with Duck - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We have been going to the Eldridge Chinatown location for 20 years! It has always been a favorite go to spot. Everything is always so tasty, juicy and cheap! This Williamsburg location will only be a go to spot if we must have dumplings. We've been going since this location opened up, but the prices are getting so high! The Union Square location is unfortunately closed, but that's where we would grab a salmon sesame pancake - our favorite! ... What's my issue: My issue are the prices here, but yes, the pandemic has changed the world and supply chain all around. Will the prices ever decrease, I don't think so, just like everything else. ... What we usually order: Our favorites are the pan fried pork+chive dumplings and veggie sesame pancake! These still taste great. Every time we go, I also grab 2+ bags of frozen dumplings, but this time felt they were smaller filling portions. It wasn't the same and didn't taste as good as the last time. read more

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When we moved to the neighborhood 3 years ago, the first thing I did was take a gander on Yelp and google to find what would be my go-to, comfort food, take out restaurants. As you do. When I found Vanessa's dumpling house, I couldn't believe my eyes! This is only my favorite dumpling spot in all of New York. I would hike all the way to the Chinatown location, no matter where I lived in the city for the dumplings and scallion pancakes. I see all you Joe's Shanghai fans out there rolling your eyes, but yes, even before soup dumplings were all the rage, there was the humble, uncomplicated, dumplings at Vanessa's that cost about $3 for an order of 8 chicken dumplings. It was simple and effective, it never failed to hit the spot for me. Fast forward to the 2020s and Vanessa's has come a long way. They now offer a scallion cilantro chili oil-esque spicy sauce as an add on to their order of dumplings which now costs $6 instead of $3. Eh, what can you do, inflation is a bitch. I would pay $10 for this if they went that high. But most importantly, I don't have to hike to Chinatown for my dumpling fix anymore! I couldn't be happier to live within their delivery radius. Their menu has also expanded, I recently tried their shrimp and chicken wonton soup and for $4, it was a home run for me. So yes folks, Vanessa's dumplings are a national treasure in my humble opinion. Heres's hoping you enjoy them as much as I do! read more

My daughter dined in and loved her experience at Vanessa's Dumpling House. I've always wanted to try it so she brought home chicken and basil dumplings. I was not disappointed at all. I love the sauce that was given, both were actually very good and complement the taste of the dumplings. Not overly stuffed and cooked to perfection. I missed a good dumpling. Now it's my turn to go dine in myself since I loved how these taste. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was craving dumplings, as per usual, and saw this and immediately thought yessss. It hit the spot and the prices are unbeatable. I got a thai boba milk tea and for the price, I can't complain, but the boba was a little hard and it was mini boba, not regular boba. But maybe I'm just a boba snob. The Spicy Vegan Beef Noodles were very good and filling and SPICYYY. Mouth on fire but it was worth it! I also split a thing of vegetable dumplings with a friend and they were Littttt. All the staff was very nice and accommodating and the music ATEEE. Mitski, Boygenuis, and Lorde all on shuffle made my day. So good and so cheap, I'd definitely go back again. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - 21B. Dan Dan Mien with Spicy Tofu Sauce 07. Vegetable Boiled Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Let's preface this: dumplings were solid BUT EXPECT THE SERVICE TO BE TERRIBLE FROM THE FRONT DESK PERSON. If you're okay with waiting, the food is surely solid! I ordered the pan fried pork dumplings and the spicy wontons and they were both really good. Highly recommend the wontons because the meat itself was flavorful and they top it off in this garlic chili oil that was just *chefs kiss*. As we were waiting for our order, I can understand why some reviewers mentioned the terrible service. The person working the front (taking down orders, making drinks, and calling out numbers) was quite preoccupied with their own personal phone. Plenty of completed bags we're waiting to be called and they were very inattentive. Many food delivery workers were just waiting on this person as well. The exchange we witnessed was a customer asking what kinds of smoothies they have and the worker replied back " a lot". Proceeds to make the smoothie, but instead of following through with pouring the liquid into the cup, they were back on their phone as the customer was patiently waiting right in front for it. All in all, you need the patience to wait here or perhaps try to call in your order (that may help)! Huge kudos to the kitchen staff though because they were straight cranking out boxes and boxes of food! read more

I only came to this location because I had a few errands in the neighborhood. I've been a patron of this restaurant since the days of the tiny little shop on Eldridge. I came in and was able to order right away and was quickly given my order. Only difference is the prices advertised on line for this location are significantly cheaper than what they are in person. Had I known I would be spending $6 more from my regular order I would have gone to Manhattan 7 minutes over the bridge. The atmosphere here is swankier of course because it's Williamsburg, they serve wine beer and a few other things to make it more hospitable to an in person dining experience. But but let it be known you will pay the premium for Williamsburg. Next time I'll stick to going to Chinatown in Manhattan. read more

Very cute little place. The menu can be intimidating because it is big but I'm really happy with what I got! The noodles tasted great and I got them fast. I also got a bao bun, but did not love it. It was not bad but nothing to write home about. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love love their fried and boil dumplings ... always get both every time I go ! It's worth it and the prices are reasonable too

My friends and I were super hungry and we asked locals what they recommended so we came here and we were very impressed! Food was so yummy! The only issue was seating. It gets really full so ordering to go might be your best bet. So reasonably priced as well! read more

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The hidden gem of Williamsburg at the best price you'll find in the area! I was walking around Domino Park with some friends and we were starving, and found this place in the area. First off, the prices are great, especially in this area, where you'll pay like $10 for one slice of pizza lol. We ordered the pan fried dumplings: Pork and Chive: Super juicy and filling in every bite. You can tell the meat was seasoned first and the chives just add that extra touch. This combo works really well together and a great option for those who eat meat. Veggie with chili oil: This was my favourite! The chili + sesame oil is just *chefs kiss!* I'm a big meat eater, yet the veggies won a point in my book. Every bite is just full of so much flavor and as juicy as the meat ones. Kimchi: This is not a standard / original Korean kimchi. It's just regular cabbage which tasted pickled. It's not napa cabbage that's been fermented, so don't expect the real thing. It was still a nice refresher / palette cleasner to go with the dumplings. Overall, really happy we found this place! The noodles also looked hella good, so i'm excited to go back soon -- Support your local businesses and eat some kickin dumplings! read more

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** for delivery ** It has been some time that I have been wanting to try these dumplings. Saw them on seamless and placed an order. The estimated wait time was 30 mins but they took over an hour to arrive. My toddler and I shared the steamed pork and chive dumplings as well as the steamed shrimp dumplings with chili oil. They dumplings were very tasty with a nice chewy skin - not too thick and not too thin, the meat was flavorful and moist, too. Ordered the steamed bok choy and spicy cucumbers which made a great side. Really enjoyed and will def order again. read more

You could bury me in a tub of their Dan Dan Mien noodles, fried veggie dumplings and spicy wontons and I would eat my way out and then ask for more. The website is right, these are the best dumplings in NYC. read more

Vanessa's Dumpling House - 3. Vegetable Pan Fried Dumpling 4. Pan Fried Wontons with Spicy Sauce 21. Dan Dan Mien - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They deliver and you can not only get hot food but also frozen dumplings! This is awesome.

Wanted something quick and easy before the movies and this was the perfect option. Weren't my absolute number #1 fave dumpling moment but it def did the job, solid and no frills. They have many other things but I only tried the dumplings. You can get them either boiled or fried (they say the boiling can take 12-15 mins, but ours came out sooner than that!); I got them boiled. I tried the pork ones, and tried my friend's chicken one and both were delicious! They also have affordable bottles of wine that are delicious (we got a yummy vinho verde, 10/10) to pair with your meal. Would def come back! read more

Some of the food was great and some was just okay- i am glad we got the dumpling sampler because the chicken and pork were amazing, and I would not have tried them otherwise. The cold sesame noodles with peanut sauce were tasty- I would have loved them to be more peanut heavy, but still good nevertheless. The food came fast and was cooked perfectly. The only real downside of this place was unfriendly service. The cashier was super grumpy and acted like we were bothering her by giving her our order. We didn't take it personally and even said goodbye on our way out- which she completely ignored. Oh well! They have a decent selection of frozen foods to take home with you, which was very tempting and definitely will take advantage of next time around. read more