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Downtown Manhattan › Two Bridges › Jin Mei Dumpling
Jin Mei DumplingC
25B Henry St B, New York, NY 10002
· Chinese restaurant, Dumpling restaurant, Mandarin restaurant
· Two Bridges
Ultra-cheap Northern-style dumplings from a walk-up window: amazing value, variable crispness, thick wrappers, cash only, eat standing.
Why this grade
Jin Mei Dumpling delivers exceptional value—$5 for 15 dumplings with lightning-fast service—but inconsistent wrapper texture and occasional staleness prevent a stronger grade. The no-seating, cash-only format works for quick bites rather than dining experiences, making it a solid neighborhood grab-and-go spot rather than a destination.
One caveat: Inconsistent crispness; some receive cold or stuck-together dumplings
What to order here
- Pork and chive fried dumplings
- Steamed pork buns (sheng jian/baozi variants)
- Beef sesame pancake (夹馍 style)
What stands out
- Paying five dollars and leaving full
- Watching dumplings made by hand
- Hot batches with juicy filling and crisp bottoms
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–20:30
Tuesday11:00–20:30
Wednesday11:00–20:30
Thursday11:00–20:30
Friday11:00–20:30
Saturday11:00–20:30
Sunday11:00–20:30
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