Vanessa's Dumplings
Sorry it's a bit blurry but these are the best dumplings in NYC. All homemade and made to order and SUPER cheap. I included the menu below. The best ones are the chive and pork, preferably fried if you aren't on a diet. But if you are watching your waist steamed can work too. If you aren't a fan of pork you should go for the chicken and and basil, if they aren't sold out (which is 80% of the time.) The pork sesame pancakes are also delicious and if you are in a really porky mood go for the pork steamed buns! The also have a variety plate of assorted steamed dumplings that gives you a great taste of Vanessa's if you aren't looking to share lots of different small plates. For 3 people who are very hungry you will maybe spend $20 including drinks. It might be hard to see, but for 4 pan fried dumplings its only $1.59. It's ridiculous and you can buy bags of frozen ones to make at home. Expect a line but it is worth the wait, or if you are a true impatient New Yorker, you can have them delivered (with a $10 minimum thats hard to pass when your ordering alone.) There is seating for a small group or if you are just by yourself which is me at least once a week since i'm a dumpling addict.
