Dumplings in Chinatown, New York

Dumplings make a savory meal at Mei Lai Xuan in Chinatown, New York, NY, with soup bowls and bite-sized servings available for pickup.

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Dim Sum

Pan Fried Dumpling

$8.50

Six pan-fried dumplings have savory filling and a golden sear.

“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!”

Shrimp Dumpling

$8.95

Four shrimp dumplings are served in this dim sum order.

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

Shumai

$8.95

Four shumai are open-topped steamed dumplings served as dim sum.

Steamed Dumpling

$8.50

Six bite-sized dumplings are steamed and served as dim sum.

Soups

Dumpling Noodle Soup

$10.50

Dumplings and noodles share a bowl of 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 Wonton Soup

$8.50

Delicate wontons sit 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.”

Soup Dumplings

Pork Soup Dumpling

$9.50

Six pleated pork dumplings have thin wrappers and broth-filled centers.

“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”

Crab Pork Soup Dumpling

$10.50

Six thin-wrapped crab and pork dumplings hold savory broth.

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

Find Something Special at Mei Lai Xuan

At Mei Lai Xuan, dumplings range from bowls with wide ho fun rice noodles to wontons paired with thin egg noodles in clear, savory broth. You can also have tender dumplings in a simple, savory broth.

Shrimp Dumpling comes in four-piece servings, while Steamed Dumpling offers six bite-sized pieces. Pan Fried Dumpling has a golden sear, tender wrappers and a savory filling, with six pieces per order.

Visit Mei Lai Xuan in Chinatown, New York, NY for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Crab Pork Soup Dumpling comes in a serving of six pleated dumplings with thin wrappers, each filled with savory 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.

Pan Fried Dumpling — Each order includes six dumplings, pan-fried for a golden sear with tender wrappers around a savory filling.
Pork Soup Dumpling — Six pleated pork dumplings have thin wrappers and savory broth inside, released with each bite.
Shumai — Four open-topped steamed dumplings make up this shumai order, served in the dim sum style.
Steamed Dumpling — Six bite-sized dumplings are steamed; the menu does not specify their filling, so no particular protein is implied.
Dumpling Noodle Soup — Seasoned broth surrounds both dumplings and noodles, bringing two familiar soup staples together in one bowl.

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.