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DD Soup Dumpling
$$ · Chinese, Dim Sum

321 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 (212) 757-1820
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Best Chinese in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West Best Dim Sum in Hell's Kitchen-Midtown West

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

DD Soup Dumpling 8.3
Hell's Kitchen
Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Business Lunch Power Players Group Dining Gatherings
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.