Jin Mei Dumpling
$ • Chinese
Hours:
25B Henry St B, New York
(212) 608-8962
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Jin Mei Dumpling Reviews
I had been hearing about this place online for quite some time and decided to finally make a stop. We arrived within 15 mins of closing and ordered chive and pork fried dumplings and steamed ones as well. The order was ready within minutes and was $10! Can’t beat that in NYC. The dumpling meat was savory and delicious. But be prepared, it is cash only and there is only table to sit at.
hole-in-the-wall Chinatown spot, nearish to the Manhattan Bridge, serving up a small menu of fried and steamed Chinese quick eats. the frequent item order here is the pan-fried pork & chives dumplings...because of the price (15 dumplings for $5). the dumplings are served superhot. the dumplings themselves have thick wrappers and a thin amount of pork filling. overall, i enjoyed the dumplings for what they were--not what they're not. they make for a quick shareable snack post-adult...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
Yep, all the positive reviews are true. This place is the best of the best in the 5 boroughs. I thought Brooklyn Chinatown had the best but I was wrong. The Jin mei dumplings are the best because they're the best BALANCED dumplings. What do I mean by that? They're pan fried the way I like it: crispy! The meat to dough ratio is spot on. The pork chive mix isn't overwhelming. How do I know that? I'm not having after taste from burping it up. I know so because I killed 35 in one...read full review