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Vanessa’s Dumplings

220 E. 14th St., New York, NY 10003 40.733049 -73.986719
nr. Third Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-529-1328 Send to Phone

Cuisine: Chinese
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Hours

Daily, 11am-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

L at Third Ave.; 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Prices

$1.49-$7.99

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Delivery
Lunch
Take-Out
Reservations Not Required
Catering

Alcohol

No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

4th St. to 24th St., Ave. D to Seventh Ave.

Profile

Although the orange walls and blue light fixtures suggest a formulaic approach to design (and underscore its fast-food format), the Beijing-style street food here is refreshingly handmade, and it shows—from the healthy boiled seafood to the rich fried cabbage and pork. Steamed dumplings (filled with vegetables, pork, or sweet red-bean paste) are by far the best bang for your buck, but the greasy, crisp sesame pancake sandwiches of pork, beef, and vegetables have also earned a well-deserved fan base. Avoid the Japanese dishes, which often fall short; consider taking home a bag of 30 frozen dumplings instead. — Julian Brizzi

Recommended Dishes

Sesame pancake sandwich with roast pork, $2.99; vegetable fried dumplings, $1.99; steamed red-bean-paste dumpling, $1.99