My niece and sister swear by this place, as it is their go-to for soup dumplings. In honor of my sis being in town we made plans for dinner. Walked in, seated quickly, space isn't too big but big enough. The server was very welcoming, funny and really just had that kind of persona that just makes you feel at ease and welcomed. The soup dumplings were reallllllyyy good!!!! And the serving for the price- in Manhattan-!? You cannot go wrong. I also tried their shumai but wasn't really thrilled. My sis had the spinach dumplings, believe me!!! after trying one I was secretly debating whether I should order one for myself. I already foresee myself craving and coming back for more.

Came here on a weekday night around 9PM and was able to be seated quickly. I ordered the vegetable/mushroom dumplings and the scallion pancakes. The filling of the dumplings was pretty standard and I liked how small the vegetables were cut. The dumpling skin was more like the one on har gao, I wish I got a dumpling with the xiao long bao skin (next time)! The scallion pancakes are a MUST order, they are hearty, but not too greasy. They taste great when you dip them in the black vinegar sauce! A great spot for a quick, filling, tasty bite to eat.

Excellent dumplings, good & fast service. Restaurant was clean and easy to find. Highly recommend stopping by here if you're in the area and looking for a good meal.

Came on a Saturday for lunch before leaving on a flight home. Ordered a Peking duck spring roll, the pork XLB, shrimp dumplings, and shu mai. It was all tasty. Didn't have any issues getting a table at noon here for a group of 3. Service was fine from some and friendly from one guy. Kind of what I'd expect at a Chinese restaurant though. When I visit NY, I try to stay in/near Chelsea, so I'd definitely come back! The pork XLB here is BIG and has lots of soup! That was the highlight for me.

An inconspicuous hole-in-the-wall joint that specializes in dumplings (apparently) and lunch specials (along with takeout). Cheap lunch specials $9.99 dine in. Twice cooked pork 回锅肉: 1/5 tbh I thought the waiter mistakenly brought my order bc it was unrecognizable. Not to mention it was extremely greasy. Chicken cutlet 鸡排 was very good and flavorful. Honestly I wish I got this. Potstickers were pan fried and were very good--homemade and lots of filling.

A leap of faith based on Yelp reviews. A bit of Chinatown meets midtown feel. Some local patrons and endless flow of carry outs. We ordered steamed pork bun, House Special Thick Noodles with Chicken and XLB. A hearty meal especially when there's craving for traditional Chinese (carb) food, tho not much to write home about. Convenient location and fair prices. Carryout seems popular here.

This spot is tucked in near the theater district. It was full but the staff seated us at the far end of a hibachi table. We were so thankful because our bellies were empty! We ordered pork soup dumplings, crab and pork soup dumplings, lava buns, beef udon, and beef lo mein alongside some peach saki. The soup dumplings were generous in size and had an excellent taste! The lava buns were a first for us but we were pleasantly surprised. An egg-like custard inside a steamed bun--not too sweet, not too plain. The noodle dishes were flavorful and a reasonable portion. The staff were tops in service and very attentive. The bonus was that we sat next to a cool performance at the end of our table. We will try some other dishes the next time!

Stumbled upon this humble little spot in Chelsea and so happy we did. The dumplings and scallion pancakes were all great. We definitely ordered more than we could eat as we didn't know how good sized the portions were. The spot is not fancy looking, but it is perfect for a good bite and easy going dinner. We will certainly return

Great dinner tonight at Excellent Dumpling House. The name fits there experience perfectly. Food was top notched, reasonably priced, and had good value (they did not skimp on the duck). Server was friendly and was attentive. If you're looking for some good dim sum / Chinese eats in Chelsea area, consider Excellent Dumpling House.