Nan Xiang Express

I've come back to this place many times and they have such yummy items especially dim sum. Would recommend to anyone looking for a casual spot to eat some noms.I've had a lot of dim sum in my life and can say this place's Shanghai siu mai is one of the best I've had. The soy milk was also incredible.I had some to go when I was sick and it really helped improve my spirits. I come here every month now! It's a chill enough place I can go alone or with friends. The people working here have always been nice (no complaints from me).Haven't been this excited about a spot in a while. Haven't needed to go to Chinatown when there's this spot nearby.

Welcome to New York City, it's time to get into some great eating!So on tap for dinner this time around came a rather unexpected find on my Yelp map! So last time, I was able to make a reservation to another restaurant in Brooklyn before going to dance. This time however, I was checking into my hotel at 7:30, so I needed something a bit quicker but still exceptional dining as I would only have two hours to even get ready to go to the Avant Gardner. Enter Nan Xiang Express, a soup dumpling joint in Williamsburg that apparently has a menu item that is Michelin-worthy. Yep! I had actually read somewhere that the Pork Soup Dumplings are so good that they are worthy of a Michelin star! Well then, I had to try them out, and I did that in the simplest way possible. By ordering the combo that comes along with it!So in addition to the dumplings, two veggie spring rolls and a soy milk (hot or iced) comes along in the meal. I opted take-out so I could just eat at the Pod (the hotel I was staying at this time around). I chose the cold soy milk because I felt like for soy milk cold would be a better fit. Before I got my order and left though, I decided to take pictures of the interior because it was quite fascinating for how small this place was. If you choose to stay in, you can find a tutorial on the wall on how to eat soup dumplings. Of course, I had to just figure it out on my own (more on that in a bit). They do have a backroom you can take your food to if you wanna eat there, and the garden theme is next level stuff.Okay, so back at the Pod, it's time to eat! I'm gonna start by saying that the soy milk was actually really good to have, and soy milk isn't quite what my first choice of milk would be if we're being honest. It helps cool off some of the spicier dipping sauces you are given like the chili oil. And it was tasty. The spring rolls were another hit, and the sauce it came with brought it out even more. The pastry was crispy and delightful. A win in every sense of the word.Now we move on to the dumplings, and for these, you're given a spoon to hold your dumpling in and a pair of chopsticks. I was a total pro at eating with chopsticks, and by total pro, I mean that I completely fail at it. If the chopstick police saw me eating my dumplings the way I did, I would be locked up with the key thrown away and eaten by a tiger. But boy oh boy was it worth it! You get soy sauce and the chili oil to dump the dumplings into, and the soup inside is really good. An herbal symphony dancing in your taste buds like it's the last night of its life! The pork was succulent, and the way it was steamed when it was made makes the dish a heaven on earth! And yeah, these dumplings made me thankful my hotel had a lounge area because eating them in my booked room would have gone terribly!Seriously, if are in Williamsburg and want some Dim Sum, give this place a try! It rules!

Can your chains set you free? I'm not sure. I don't know you. But Nan Xiang has several locations throughout the city, and I'm always free to eat here. Love the shredded beef and pepper noodles. And the dumplings. The buns are good too!Express interestAvailable here and thereOr everywhere

A must-visit for anyone craving authentic and perfectly crafted soup dumplings. Their dumplings live up to the hype - the thin, delicate wrappers hold light broth and filling that's hard to get right. The restaurant itself is spotless with a clean and inviting interior. Bonus tip: for soup dumpling newbies, there's a helpful poster inside showing you how to eat them step by step - super handy. The staff is friendly and efficient, ensuring a smooth dining experience. If you're in the area, this is a spot you can't miss!-AT

Honestly shocked this place has such high reviews. The dumplings were incredibly disappointing and we tried just about every kind of variety they had. It's basically like dumpling fast food (I also noticed it's a chain and if you look at its other locations the ratings are lower too). The highlight were the pan fried pork buns and the steamed broccoli... The XLB lacked flavor and something tasted off about the beef dumplings especially (had to throw them out after only eating half of them, which I forced down as I hate wasting food). It's also not super cheap either for an "express" so you're not getting much bang for your buck nor is it good food. Would seriously recommend going to other dumpling spots in the general vicinity as this is not it...

This location is not very busy, we easily found a table for four in the back. We each ordered a drink and several plates of food. Unfortunately, none of them were very impressive. I think the best was, surprisingly, the four happiness sponge tofu. The fried rice was something you can easily make at home. The braised beef noodle soup was tasty, but an awfully small portion. Everything else like cucumber salad, scallion pancakes, dumplings, etc. are nothing special compared to other Chinese restaurants. The fruit teas are pretty good though! Everything also comes in takeout containers, which is wasteful for parties that dine in.

Really good fresh food would definitely recommend beef soup was amazing wonderful place to bring a group.

Great and convenient location! Looks very clean and quick with food order. There's plenty of space for small and large groups.

A great spot for some comfort food. I got combo A, which came with XLB, Chinese soy milk, and scallion noodles. Three of my literal favorites. Everything was tasty, and I think the value of the meal is exceptional. Will definitely be back!

The food was served quickly and was delicious. The service was really friendly and i enjoyed the dining space alot i will be back soon.