White Bear, Queens NY

Cash only takeout window, no seating. Got their signature wontons and it was ok - hot sauce on top was pretty good though.

Feels a little expensive, it was >1$ per wonton.

We were kinda skeptical at first thinking we would get four wontons or something for $10. I didn’t count how many there were but it’s a lot. And it was so good. Definitely ask for extra chili oil.

It's kinda funny how you order here. There's a plexiglass window, you order, then an ajumma shuffles over and you hand over the cash. It's like a human run vending machine but in a quaint way. On to the food! We order the dumplings with chili oil and they are fantastic. The skins are so thin, it's amazing they could be picked up with chopsticks. The pickled radish in tiny diced form add a refreshing, but not overpowering, taste to each bite. It aids in cutting the oiliness of the chili oil, and cleansing your palatte for another experience of those tender little morsels.

That being said, the main saltiness comes from the pickled veggies and the chili oil. The dumplings themselves are relatively unseasoned leaving you to rely on the plating of the dish to evenly season each bite. As a result, some dumplings tasted like it was seasoned just right according to my palate while others tasted completely unseasoned. Whether this was the intention or not, I wish the filling itself was more seasoned to combat this inconsistency. Saw on YT videos so figured they were worth a try and indeed they were despite mentioned flaws.

I never thought wontons could taste this good but White Bear is a consistent must go every time I visit NYC:)

Recommend getting the restaurant's specialty wontons with the house sauce.

Me and my Dan Dan noodles and chilli watons amazing. The chilli oil didn't over power the food like most placed make it. Worth the trip.

What everyone else said - best I’ve ever had. The woman said they didn’t have anything else but not sure if that meant ever or just when we went.

Came across this hidden gem and decided to try the chili wontons with an extra kick of chili oil. Initially, the flavors were outstanding, however, the excessive saltiness made it difficult to continue enjoying the dish after the second or third bite. Despite this, I would still give it another try when back in the neighborhood.

#6 is a revelation. Fresh, perfect texture, and the ideal balance of salty spicy. When I heard my favorite dumpling spot in flushing closed down, I knew I quickly needed a new favorite and White Bear is it.

Wish they had seating, but a newsstand out front proved to be just perfect and we enjoyed finding people standing on the street in the area eating their delicious wontons.

I went here back in early 2020. It was great. Probably the best dumplings i ever had. Of you are in NYC check them out.

I'm a huge fan of spicy food, so I was excited to try out White Bear. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

The wontons themselves were cooked to perfection, with a nice chew and a delicate wrapper. The filling was a great balance of meat and vegetables, and the real star of the show was the spicy sauce. It had a great balance of heat and flavor, with a nice kick that built up gradually.

The prices are reasonable and the portions are generous.

Overall, I highly recommend White Bear. Whether you're a spicy food lover or just looking for something new and delicious, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

I only had the chilli oil wontons as I’ve heard a lot of hype surrounding it, and in my opinion it was good and tasty but not great or anything special. The price is also $10 now. Worth eating if you’re in the area but not anything to make a trip for.

I was so excited to try the chili oil wontons but they were a big letdown. I expected to taste the filling and spicy chili oil, but they were just plain, bland and greasy. The chili on the outside was just strange and gritty. Way too expensive for what you get.