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DD Soup Dumpling
Master Critic Reviews (2 Lists)
DD Soup Dumpling
8.3
A bustling Times Square dumpling specialist that delivers reliably juicy xiao long bao alongside a broad dim sum and comfort-food menu. The room is simple and fast-moving, but the kitchen’s broth-rich dumplings and crisp scallion pancakes are why locals and visitors keep coming back. Massive multi-platform volume supports its consistency at scale.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings, Scallion Pancake
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: High-volume soup dumplings that stay expertly brothy and balanced.
Who should go: Dumpling lovers, pre-theater diners, families
When to visit: Early dinner before shows to avoid rush
What to order: Pork XLB, crab-pork XLB, scallion pancake
Insider tip: Ask for a fresh basket—peak times move them fastest.
DD Soup Dumpling
8.2
A fast-moving dumpling house pairing Shanghainese-style soup dumplings with a broad dim sum bench, optimized for both dine-in and takeout. The xiao long bao are the clear anchor—juicy, thin-skinned, and reliably hot—while pan-fried buns and sticky rice shumai round out a satisfying spread.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Soup Dumplings (XLB), Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings, Pan-Fried Pork Buns (Sheng Jian Bao)
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Times Square’s most reliable soup-dumpling-centric dim sum stop.
Who should go: XLB lovers and quick pre-show eaters.
When to visit: Early dinner before Broadway crowds hit.
What to order: Pork XLB, crab XLB, sheng jian bao.
Insider tip: Eat XLB immediately—ask for ginger-vinegar on the side.