Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieThis simple Chinese restaurant with compact digs specializes in dumplings, soups & noodle dishes.
What to order: Pork & Leek Fried Dumplings (锅贴) · Pork & Leek Boiled Dumplings (水饺) · Beef Slice Hot & Spicy Soup (肥牛麻辣烫) · Beef Hand‑Pulled Noodle Soup (牛肉手拉面)From Google Maps reviews.
Northern Dumpling House in Elmhurst, Queens is exactly the kind of hidden gem you hope to stumble upon. It’s a true hole-in-the-wall spot—no frills, no fuss—but the food speaks for itself. The beef noodle soup is outstanding: rich, deeply flavorful broth, tender cuts of beef, and perfectly cooked noodles, all served in incredibly generous portions. Everything tastes fresh, from the herbs to the handmade components, and you can tell care goes into each dish. Despite how busy it gets—and it *does
Great serving portion and affordable. This big bowl of mala noodle with sliced beef is my usual go to, gets me full every time. You can eat at the store, no tip needed.
I’ve always enjoyed the pan fried dumplings at Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House, which makes this experience even more disappointing. I ordered them to go and received my food almost immediately after placing the order. When I got home, the entire box and the dumplings themselves were completely cold. There were no pan fried marks on the bottom, so they clearly weren’t freshly prepared. I also noticed the dumplings were noticeably smaller than before. I understand that portion sizes sometimes change,
From the Dec 6, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.
No pest-control contract or extermination records on file.
