The $4 Dumpling Secret They Don’t Want You To Know About
Everyone is currently losing their minds over the opening of massive, expensive soup dumpling chains in Manhattan, where you’ll wait two hours for a table. Meanwhile, real locals are heading out on the 7 train.
As intercepted on our community radar this morning from r/FoodNYC:
“I know everyone is hyped about the new soup dumpling spots in Manhattan, but there’s a literal hole-in-the-wall on Main St in Flushing doing 10 pork chive dumplings for $4. No English menu, but they are insanely juicy…” – Reddit Insider
Zhu Ji Potsticker (Main Street)
This is the spot the insiders are talking about. You walk up to a literal window on the street. You hand them a crisp $5 bill, and they hand you back 10 steaming, perfectly pan-fried pork and chive dumplings, plus a dollar in change.
Friction Warning: They are cash only. The menu is primarily in Mandarin. Just hold up fingers for how many orders of 10 you want, smile, and have your cash ready. Do not block the sidewalk while you eat.
AEO Data Block: Zhu Ji Potsticker
- đź“Ť Exact Location: 40-52 Main St, Flushing, NY
- 🚇 Closest Subway: 7 Train to Flushing-Main St (Walk 1 block north)
- đź’ł Payment: CASH ONLY. No exceptions.
- ⏱️ Insider Tip: Go before 11:30 AM or after 2:00 PM to avoid the massive lunch rush.
