White Bear

Went back everyday since the 25th to try the sea cucumber version .. None, and no apologies, even tho they see us returning everyday .. Should have taken this as a sign haha!

Finally, today we split an order of 12pcs of spicy wonton .. 4.50 for 12 peices
That's what I pay in Shanghai but in RMB lol and that stuffing was twice as much.

Very disappointed, they par cooked/steamed them and...+READ Went back everyday since the 25th to try the sea cucumber version .. None, and no apologies, even tho they see us returning everyday .. Should have taken this as a sign haha!

Finally, today we split an order of 12pcs of spicy wonton .. 4.50 for 12 peices
That's what I pay in Shanghai but in RMB lol and that stuffing was twice as much.

Very disappointed, they par cooked/steamed them and just reheated when people place their order incase of 'rush hour' ..
The skin was thin to start, so to reheat this, the skin tasted mushy which for me ruined the whole dish.
I don't think I am a picky eater, but 'mushy thin skin' and 'wonton' don't go hang in hand.

If you must have this, best request 'cook to order'-COLLAPSE / REPLY (34 Replies) (by panjuice, created December 31, 2011)

I have to second this review. I asked for the Dumplings in hot oil. They guy said "You should get number 6." So, I got #6. They looked great, but I kept waiting for the "hot" but it never came. I liked the wontons themselves, but I was not a fan of the topping at all. Just no flavor in my opinion. REPLY (34 Replies) (by ForestHillsFresser, created December 25, 2011)

They are dumplings with pork, shrimp and sea cucumber in them--I think they are the best ones there. They sell out of them pretty often so I guess a lot of people agree. REPLY (34 Replies) (by bolletje, created December 8, 2011)

I gave White Bear a few tries, but I don't really care for their dumplings. Their #6 wonton in hot oil does look really good with the toppings, but it just tasted like... nothing. I was waiting to be hit with a little bit of spice, but it never came. I guess I just don't like this style of dumplings. I was hoping for something along the lines of the boiled dumplings from Lao Bei Fong (with their...+READ I gave White Bear a few tries, but I don't really care for their dumplings. Their #6 wonton in hot oil does look really good with the toppings, but it just tasted like... nothing. I was waiting to be hit with a little bit of spice, but it never came. I guess I just don't like this style of dumplings. I was hoping for something along the lines of the boiled dumplings from Lao Bei Fong (with their good chili oil), or the dumplings in hot oil at many of the Sichuan places around the city. But I guess it's suppose to be subtle rather than bold. Are there any other dumplings you like from their menu besides the #6?-COLLAPSE / REPLY (34 Replies) (by E Eto, created June 29, 2011)

»White Bear – My Favorite Dumplings in NY

**For full post and pics**: http://www.lauhound.com/2011/06/white-bear-%e2%80%93-my-favorite-dumplings-in-ny/

White Bear is a no frills dumpling restaurant in Flushing. There isn’t a whole lot to say about the place other than they’ve got some very good dumplings.

They advertise about having Shan Dong style dumplings; Shan Dong is a province in China and one of the things they are known for...+READ **For full post and pics**: http://www.lauhound.com/2011/06/white-bear-%e2%80%93-my-favorite-dumplings-in-ny/

White Bear is a no frills dumpling restaurant in Flushing. There isn’t a whole lot to say about the place other than they’ve got some very good dumplings.

They advertise about having Shan Dong style dumplings; Shan Dong is a province in China and one of the things they are known for is having good dumplings.

The place is basically a tiny rundown white room with about 4 tables and you can maybe fit 8 people in it. Most of their business is take out or people eating quickly. I generally get mine to go and eat at the park down the block.

There is a husband and wife team running the place. I don’t know if they speak English, but everything is written in English, so you’ll be fine by pointing. The woman can be a little surly sometimes, but is generally fine.

On to the food:

- Wontons in Hot Oil: This is the reason I come here. These are boiled wontons filled with pork and minced cabbage. They are topped with spicy red chili oil that I believe is homemade, pickled vegetables and diced scallions. Since they are boiled they won’t be as oily as most dumplings you get at $1 dumpling type places. The skins are reasonably delicate and the filling is always very good, perfectly minced with no odd pieces in it. The toppings are what really make these great; the combo of chili oil and the salty and sour flavor of the pickled vegetables go really well with the dumplings. These are comparable to the type of thing you can get in Asia. I highly recommend trying these. 8.5/10

- Frozen Dumplings: When I’m in Flushing I almost always big up a bag of 25 or 50 frozen dumplings at White Bear. They cook up great either fried or boiled. I usually eat them with soy sauce mixed with spicy sesame oil. These are a great snack at home. 8/10

I highly recommend trying this place out if you happen to be in Flushing and have some room in your stomach. I really think they turn out one of the better quality products in Flushing.-COLLAPSE / REPLY (34 Replies) (by Lau, created June 29, 2011)