Bona Ventura

Chinatown · New York City

Vanessa's Dumpling House

Street food

The Eldridge Street original (1999) of the city's best-known cheap dumpling house, a staple for NYU students and Lower East Siders. Order pork and chive pot-stickers, wontons in spicy sauce, and a wedge of sesame pancake split and stuffed as a sandwich.

Address
118A Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
Hours
Mon-Sun 11:00-21:00
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 30 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Order at the counter and wait for your number to be called; self-service seating.
  • Most people ignore the sesame pancake sandwich; Eater says don't.
  • You can buy the house chili oil and dipping sauce to take home (Time Out).

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