Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House

I've been going here since I was a kid. Maybe the food doesn't suit everyone's taste, but it's definitely a perfect meal for me. Fried dumplings + vinegar and Beef noodle + vinegar is sooo

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Fried Dumplings, Beef Noodle

Love the fish balls noodles

9/27/2024: (Update #2)
My favorite spot to get boiled dumplings in Elmhurst! I’m a bit biased - I grew up in this neighborhood, so Lao Bei Fang is very nostalgic to me. When you see the bright red awning, you know you’re at the right spot. The pork and leek boiled dumplings here are very hearty, meaty, and super juicy. They’re thicker-skinned dumplings which are definitely going to leave you full. Came here last week with my husband for a fast, casual experience with cafeteria-style seating and good dumplings. A box will fill you up quick in this no-frills restaurant. Don’t forget to load up on the chili oil, soy sauce, and hot sauce!

2024 pricing-
? $3 for (4) pork & leek fried dumplings
? $6 for (8) pork & leek boiled dumplings

4/29/2021: (Update #1)
Still cash only & we noticed that the prices for the dumplings haven't increased for a couple of years now! My fiance and I ordered the #1 Pork & Leek Fried Dumpling (8 pieces, $4.25), #2 Pork & Leek Boiled Dumplings (8 pieces, $4.25), and #44 Scallion Pancakes w/ Beef ($4.50). Had a pretty mediocre meal at Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House last night though. The fried dumplings were much too charred and dry, compared to the previous times we've had meals here. The scallion pancake was not appetizing at all, being too thick and flavorless. The limp lettuce and the 2 thin beef circles didn't go well together either. At least the Pork & Leek Boiled Dumplings were still good - next time we'll just stick with multiples of that dish!

6/10/2019: (Original Review)
Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House is always a good comfort food stop, if you're in the mood for some delicious greasy foods. My boyfriend and I came here after a day of rock climbing and it really hit the spot. We ordered the #1 Pork & Leek Fried Dumpling (8 pieces, $4.25), #2 Pork & Leek Boiled Dumplings (8 pieces, $4.25), and #28 All-in-one House Special Hand-Pulled Noodle Soup ($8.75). Filling, good portions, and reasonably priced. Street parking could be a bit tricky, but is available (metered and free). Cash only, and they call your number when your order is ready!

Recommended dishes: Boiled Dumplings

The fried dumplings have too thick of a skin and the meat inside is tough to chew. I ate a few dumplings and threw the rest of my order away.
I also had a bad stomache from the noodles and the soup didn't have deep flavor.
Don't think I'll be returning because it doesn't seem clean :(

Big portions and tasty.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

This afternoon I ordered a piece of Husband and Wife Fei Slices that had a bad smell. I called the store and a young man picked me up and told him about the incident. I told him that the Husband and Mrs. Fei slices smelled stale and he kept repeating that they are freshly mixed every day in the store. Yes, I don't know if it's fresh or not. The fact is that this one is broken. The other party showed no intention of exchanging it or refunding it, and I will not buy it again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I have to come here every time I come back to nyc. I’ve traveled all over the globe. Best dumplings on earth and their sliced spicy beef tendon is the stuff of dreams. I have their menu framed and hanging in my house.

Kid-friendliness: No issues with kids. Just clean up after yourself and be respectful. :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Noodle Soup with Added Chili, Noodles, Fried Dumplings

Our family's go-to dumpling spot. ♥️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Boiled Dumplings, Hand Pulled Beef Noodle Soup, Fried Dumplings

Very very good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They have awesome noodles here. Freshly made noodles.. literally. They make it as you order. Dumplings is awesome too.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

I love their food. The best noodles in queens

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bad odor environment, rat droppings found around the corner in the counter and dining area
The food was uncooked and pricey not worth the prices and contaminated by rat activity in this worst restaurant

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Yummy noodle and soup! We got dumplings too! Cafeteria style ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Noodle Soup with Added Chili, Noodles, Soup, Fried Dumplings, Beef Noodle, Sauce

I got a chicken sataueed hand pulled noodle. The noodles felt a bit too firm and the chicken was too hard to really bite or swallow.

Food: 1

The food came out not fully cooked, especially pork, you dont want to get parasite from uncooked pork. I suggest highly check on the food you order. I do hope they see their food being cooked thoroughly before serving! BE AWARE!

Item order: four pork buns.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4