Great food, prices and service. A regular take out spot. Clean and tables for dine in.

A great alternative to Din Tai Fung without all the hassle. The beef noodles were so satisfying on a cold winter day: tender pieces of beef so flavorful with a peppery broth and vegetables. I asked for the noodles on the side not too soft and they didn't do a good job of not cooking the noodles too much. Even though the noodles were on the soft side, I was hungry and ate the whole bowl. I also got some frozen dumplings to go, which I cooked later in my house. I also bought the cucumbers and kimchi. All worth the money.

Vanessa's on 14th was my go-to for cheap, delicious, vegetarian-friendly dinner as a broke college student, and 15 years later I'm glad the business has been able to adapt and grow. It's no longer dirt cheap, but still affordable ($8-12 per dish) and made to order. This location, on the Upper East Side, is clean, well lit, and has plenty of seating. Order and pay at the kiosk and pick up your food at the counter when they call your name. The vegan beef dumplings are a surprising crowd pleaser, and the sesame pancake sandwiches are as good as ever. The bubble teas aren't anything special but are not bad.

I'm ecstatic that this casual NYC Americanized Chinese dumpling mini-chain has made it though the Pandemic in my UES 'hood. Altho' not as cheap (vs years ago)...they're still quite affordable & consistently yummy (thicker-skinned) Boiled Veggie, Basil & Chicken or Fried Pork & Chive Dumplings, Steamed Veggie Buns, MUST-TRY Chicken or Beef Sesame Pancakes + MY GO-TO's when I'm sick: White-meat Chicken Udon Soup Noodles or Chicken & Shrimp Wonton Soup w/ a bit of bok choy...everything just like I remember from the OG C'Town & (RIP) E 14th St shops! Just remember to order a side of steamed bok choy if you're jonesing for more veggies & don't forget to ask for extra dumpling sauce, try a lychee smoothie &, if you have freezer space at home, grab the "cheaper" 25-pc frozen dumpling bag to go! Wait times for an order & service have improved since it opened but they can still be a bit slow & spotty, depending on whether the shop is busy w/ other orders. Other than that, this is still 1 of the top Chinese dumpling takeouts (comparable to Xian) & the more affordable spots on the UES!

Happy to have this location of Vanessa's close to home. Always satisfies a dumpling craving. They also have some tasty dumpling soups on the menus. The noodles in peanut sauce is also yummy and you can get it hot or cold style. Booths and tables to dine at.

Food was good and not too pricy. A friend and I shared the pork and chive fried dumplings and then noodles with sesame peanut sauce. The dumplings were slightly extra charred so the outside was a bit tough. The noodles were good but I probably could have added some sriracha (which they have on the tables) to add another layer of flavor. I did like the veggies in it though. The service was quick and there was a very short line on a Friday night. Definitely good for takeout. We sat inside where there are a few booths and tables.

I had always been meaning to try this place, and I finally got the chance when my boyfriend and I were looking for a place to eat on St. Patrick's day. Since all of the Irish pubs we wanted to try were full to the brim, we went here and had an absolutely fantastic dinner... the meal was totally superior to all that greasy pub fare (on their busiest day of the year) in terms of quality, price, and flavor!! We got three orders of fried dumplings to share: pork and chive (white), chicken and basil (pink), and vegetable (green). All three were ready literally in seconds; as soon as we sat down in a booth we immediately stood back up to get them at the counter. Also the true sign of a legitimate dumpling house... the dark soy and vinegar dipping sauce on the tables in repurposed sriracha bottles!! The dumplings themselves were exactly what I was craving. Both of us gobbled up the classic pork and chive, but honestly my favorite was the chicken and basil dumpling. That flavor combination was really delicious, and the subtle taste of ginger in it made me nostalgic for one of my favorite childhood meals- that chopped up roast chicken and green sauce you get at Chinese markets. The vegetable dumpling, while not as juicy or addictive as the meat filled varieties, was a great taste of veggie stir fry in a delicious little bite. Needless to say I grabbed a takeout menu. We are totally going to be back!!!