I’m shocked that Chinese people could serve these dumplings with a straight face. These are the same gluey, doughy, wildly inauthentic dumplings that you get in a suburban Chinese takeaway joint 400 miles from here. Ask yourself: why should I eat these in Brooklyn? Answer: DON’T.
东风, I’m sorry. These are awful. You should be embarrassed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Juan Oropeza
Stumbled on this gem on a walk around the neighborhood. Food is absolutely DELICIOUS. This place has a new regular ☺️.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L K
I'd call this place good not great. Have been wanting to go here for years, but somehow never got around to it until today. Maybe it used to be better? We love dumplings and there's been so much hype about theirs but we were kind of disappointed. We had the fried pork ones. Really just a notch better than standard Chinese take out ones imo - and a whole lot smaller. Dough was kind of tough. We expected a really flavorful filling, with nice chunks of chives and a good sear on the outside but these weren't like that at all: just kind of bland and pale with no special flavors. The Deluxe Wonton Soup was tasty but not all that special either. The slab of pork belly in it was quite yummy, though. The sticky ribs are nice and so are the people working in the Park Slope location. Wish I felt more inclined to return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Chili Ribs
Wolf Soto
East Wind is, at best, an average spot—not much to get excited about. The food feels no different than your typical takeout, and the flavors seem tailored to a Western palate rather than authentic Chinese cuisine. For anyone familiar with traditional Chinese food, this probably isn’t the place to satisfy that craving.
In terms of value, East Wind feels overpriced for the quality and portion sizes. While I understand rent is high in the area, it doesn’t quite justify the cost for what you get. I was expecting a lot more based on the reviews I read, but this visit reminded me that magazine features and wall plaques don’t always guarantee quality. There are definitely better options nearby if you're looking for more authentic or flavorful Asian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Yara Cruel
Best short ribs ever, everything was delicious 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bun, Pork Belly 'Gwaco' Bao Bun, Beef Dumplings, Sweet Chili Ribs
kayla rodriguez
I’ve been going for years . Found this place as a door dasher and it’s become my go to spot for dumplings. From the smaller space where you can watch the older woman wrap every dumpling by hand. the ribs are crispy and just enough sauce with sticky rice the dumplings are just juicy with a little crisp spilling over with flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bun, Vegetable Dumplings, Dry Aged Beef, Pan Fried Juicy Pork Dumplings, Sweet Chili Ribs
Brandon Brown
Can’t wait to come back to this area! This will be my go to spot for a quick bite. The food was very delicious and fresh The portion size were really good. Ribs were fire and you get a nice amount. Pork dumplings were ok and the cucumbers salad was really good.
I love a short menu with not too many items. Makes making a decisions that much easier. Now I feel like I can go back and actually try everything on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Fried Juicy Pork Dumplings, Sweet Chili Ribs
Andrew B
Outrageous service fee on seamless.
chris caracciolo
Really nice family run business. The food is very tasty and is always prepared fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bun, Pork Belly Gwaco Bao Bun, Shanghai Vegetable Dumplings, Vegetable Dumplings, Snack Shop, Dry Aged Beef, Dim Sum, Beef Dumplings, Pan Fried Juicy Pork Dumplings, The Incredible Har Gow Shrimp Dumpling
Daniel B
I would consider this a Chinese bistro of sorts, not exactly Asian, but certainly not American. They definitely take their own take on every dish that they prepare I specifically like the Har gow, which I think might be my favorite I’ve ever eaten (shrimp dumplings). Their mains in the rest of the food is delicious, but doesn’t it really live up to the standards of their signature dish the Har gow. I also tried the ribs as an entrée, it was cooked pretty unevenly, some of the pieces were absolutely perfect while somewhere dry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dry Aged Beef, Beef Dumplings, Pan Fried Juicy Pork Dumplings, The Incredible Har Gow Shrimp Dumpling
My neighborhood dumpling spot even though I live two neighborhoods over.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Vegetable Dumplings
O
Really good. The sweet chili rice are tender, flavorful and juicy. Not a huge portion but just right. Dry aged beef potstickers are fantastic. Didn’t enjoy the spring roll through, the filling was too crunchy for my own taste.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Dry Aged Beef Potstickers
Max Cuse
Ribs, spicy noodles and pork belly bao were great. The veggie noodles, spring rolls and juicy pork dumplings were bad, ok and decent - respectively. Attentive, wooden service and a room with a really wet wooden floor in dire need of an entryway rug, especially on rainy days.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Gwaco Bao Bun, Sweet Chili Ribs
Billy Harrison
Authentic Chinese snack shop serving traditional dumplings and bao. The tastiest fried pork dumplings around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Gwaco Bao Bun, Sweet Chili Ribs, Sour Plum Drink
I’m shocked that Chinese people could serve these dumplings with a straight face. These are the same gluey, doughy, wildly inauthentic dumplings that you get in a suburban Chinese takeaway joint 400 miles from here. Ask yourself: why should I eat these in Brooklyn? Answer: DON’T.
东风, I’m sorry. These are awful. You should be embarrassed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Stumbled on this gem on a walk around the neighborhood. Food is absolutely DELICIOUS. This place has a new regular ☺️.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'd call this place good not great. Have been wanting to go here for years, but somehow never got around to it until today. Maybe it used to be better? We love dumplings and there's been so much hype about theirs but we were kind of disappointed. We had the fried pork ones. Really just a notch better than standard Chinese take out ones imo - and a whole lot smaller. Dough was kind of tough. We expected a really flavorful filling, with nice chunks of chives and a good sear on the outside but these weren't like that at all: just kind of bland and pale with no special flavors. The Deluxe Wonton Soup was tasty but not all that special either. The slab of pork belly in it was quite yummy, though. The sticky ribs are nice and so are the people working in the Park Slope location. Wish I felt more inclined to return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Chili Ribs
East Wind is, at best, an average spot—not much to get excited about. The food feels no different than your typical takeout, and the flavors seem tailored to a Western palate rather than authentic Chinese cuisine. For anyone familiar with traditional Chinese food, this probably isn’t the place to satisfy that craving.
In terms of value, East Wind feels overpriced for the quality and portion sizes. While I understand rent is high in the area, it doesn’t quite justify the cost for what you get. I was expecting a lot more based on the reviews I read, but this visit reminded me that magazine features and wall plaques don’t always guarantee quality. There are definitely better options nearby if you're looking for more authentic or flavorful Asian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Best short ribs ever, everything was delicious 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bun, Pork Belly 'Gwaco' Bao Bun, Beef Dumplings, Sweet Chili Ribs
I’ve been going for years . Found this place as a door dasher and it’s become my go to spot for dumplings. From the smaller space where you can watch the older woman wrap every dumpling by hand. the ribs are crispy and just enough sauce with sticky rice the dumplings are just juicy with a little crisp spilling over with flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bun, Vegetable Dumplings, Dry Aged Beef, Pan Fried Juicy Pork Dumplings, Sweet Chili Ribs
Can’t wait to come back to this area! This will be my go to spot for a quick bite. The food was very delicious and fresh The portion size were really good. Ribs were fire and you get a nice amount. Pork dumplings were ok and the cucumbers salad was really good.
I love a short menu with not too many items. Makes making a decisions that much easier. Now I feel like I can go back and actually try everything on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Fried Juicy Pork Dumplings, Sweet Chili Ribs
Outrageous service fee on seamless.
Really nice family run business. The food is very tasty and is always prepared fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Bun, Pork Belly Gwaco Bao Bun, Shanghai Vegetable Dumplings, Vegetable Dumplings, Snack Shop, Dry Aged Beef, Dim Sum, Beef Dumplings, Pan Fried Juicy Pork Dumplings, The Incredible Har Gow Shrimp Dumpling
I would consider this a Chinese bistro of sorts, not exactly Asian, but certainly not American. They definitely take their own take on every dish that they prepare I specifically like the Har gow, which I think might be my favorite I’ve ever eaten (shrimp dumplings). Their mains in the rest of the food is delicious, but doesn’t it really live up to the standards of their signature dish the Har gow. I also tried the ribs as an entrée, it was cooked pretty unevenly, some of the pieces were absolutely perfect while somewhere dry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dry Aged Beef, Beef Dumplings, Pan Fried Juicy Pork Dumplings, The Incredible Har Gow Shrimp Dumpling
Restaurantji Recommends
My neighborhood dumpling spot even though I live two neighborhoods over.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Vegetable Dumplings
Really good. The sweet chili rice are tender, flavorful and juicy. Not a huge portion but just right. Dry aged beef potstickers are fantastic. Didn’t enjoy the spring roll through, the filling was too crunchy for my own taste.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Dry Aged Beef Potstickers
Ribs, spicy noodles and pork belly bao were great. The veggie noodles, spring rolls and juicy pork dumplings were bad, ok and decent - respectively. Attentive, wooden service and a room with a really wet wooden floor in dire need of an entryway rug, especially on rainy days.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Gwaco Bao Bun, Sweet Chili Ribs
Authentic Chinese snack shop serving traditional dumplings and bao. The tastiest fried pork dumplings around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Gwaco Bao Bun, Sweet Chili Ribs, Sour Plum Drink
Oh this place is yummy and affordable:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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