Dumplings in Chinatown, New York

Explore the dumplings menu at Mei Lai Xuan in Chinatown, New York, NY, where pickup makes it easy to enjoy every bite.

A Taste of Mei Lai Xuan

Mei Lai Xuan brings a satisfying selection of dumplings to Chinatown, New York, NY, with options ranging from steamed and pan-fried to hearty soup bowls.

Standout choices include the Crab Pork Soup Dumpling, Pork Soup Dumpling, Pan Fried Dumpling, Steamed Dumpling, Shrimp Dumpling, and Dumpling Noodle Soup, each a distinct way to enjoy dumplings.

Visit Mei Lai Xuan in Chinatown, New York, NY and enjoy your dumplings your way — dine-in for a sit-down experience, pickup for convenience, or delivery right to your door.

Dumplings to Try

Pan Fried Dumpling

$8.50

Six dumplings have tender wrappers and a golden pan-seared exterior.

“Hands-down my favorite Chinese food in NYC. We ordered the pan-fried dumplings, Shanghai spring rolls, pork soup dumplings, house special fried rice, and the stir-fried mixed vegetable chow mein. Everything was incredible, no notes. The restaurant has such an inviting ambiance with beautiful decor, and the service was great as well. We finished with the chocolate lava dumplings, which were absolutely unreal. We’ll definitely be back!”

Pork Soup Dumpling

$9.50

Six pleated pork dumplings hold savory broth inside thin wrappers.

“We ate the Pork soup buns, pan friend dumplings, pork soup dumplings. Veryyyy good. Soup buns very hot, juice sprays everywhere when you bite them to be careful not to burn yourself. One of the best milk teas I’ve had a in a while. Definitely recommend for some hot steamy buns. Overall, this place slaps”

Shrimp Dumpling

$8.95

Four dumplings filled with shrimp are served as dim sum.

“Delicious Roast Pork lo Mein and shrimp dumplings! It's a nice cozy atmosphere with attentive staff. Thank you 🙏”

Shumai

$8.95

Four bite-sized steamed dumplings are served as classic dim sum.

Crab Pork Soup Dumpling

$10.50

Six thin-wrapped dumplings filled with savory broth, crab, and pork.

“Very delicious food. I like the crab dumpling and fried rice 😋”

Dumpling Noodle Soup

$10.50

Dumplings and noodles come together in seasoned broth.

“We came in from Texas and good gosh this food is excellent. The soup the dumplings and the spring rolls were excellent.”

Plain Dumpling Soup

$8.50

Tender dumplings are served in a simple, savory broth.

“Realllly good dumplings! Cute interior and great customer service. Shoutout to Jay for helping us with our takeout order. Love it here!”

Plain Wonton Soup

$8.50

Delicate wontons are served in a light, clear broth.

“Service was great, food was great (remember the portions are big), my kids and I loved it! We ordered braised beef noodle soup, wonton soup, and broccoli and beef.”

Steamed Dumpling

$8.50

Six bite-sized dumplings are steamed for a classic dim sum serving.

Wonton Ho Fun in Soup

$10.50

Wonton dumplings and wide ho fun rice noodles are served in broth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dumplings options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Steamed Dumpling — A six-piece order contains bite-sized dumplings prepared by steaming and served in the traditional dim sum style.
Pork Soup Dumpling — Six thin-wrapped, pleated dumplings are filled with pork and savory broth, creating a soup-filled dumpling serving.
Shumai — Four bite-sized steamed dumplings provide a classic dim sum preparation in a small, shareable portion.
Dumpling Noodle Soup — Seasoned broth surrounds dumplings and noodles, giving this bowl two distinct textures in every spoonful.
Crab Pork Soup Dumpling — The order includes six dumplings with thin wrappers, savory broth, and crab-pork filling inside each one.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for dumplings throughout the Chinatown, New York area. Order your dumplings online for convenient pickup or delivery.