There's "no false advertising" at this Chinatowner where the "name-says-it-all" dumplings are served with equally "excellent" Shanghainese plates; true, there's "no atmosphere" and service is of the "rush-you-out" variety, but "at these prices, who cares?"
You may be able to get dim sum uptown these days, but not at the low prices you'll find in Chinatown. The Excellent is an excellent spot to explore a myriad of plump, juicy Chinese dumplings. Be sure also to try the scallion pancakes, the… Read More
Dig into a variety of tasty, homemade Chinese dumplings.:
Excellent Dumpling House Restaurant Review: You may be able to get dim sum uptown these days, but not at the low prices you'll find in Chinatown. The Excellent is an excellent spot to explore a myriad of plump, juicy Chinese dumplings. Be sure also to try the scallion pancakes, the fried wontons, or the delightful hot-and-sour chicken noodle soup.
We admit it: We've been eating the dumplings here for about 15 years. Although we've honestly never tried anything else on the menu, a nice container of these pan-fried dumplings scarfed down while wandering around Canal Street is a treat anytime.