Reviews of Jay's Dumpling Cafe, Nelson. (Restaurant) in Nelson (Nelson).

Jay's Dumpling Cafe, Nelson

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Dumpling restaurant

306 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

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Information of Jay's Dumpling Cafe, Nelson, Restaurant in Nelson (Nelson)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Jay's Dumpling Cafe, Nelson

M. P.

Arrived near closing time (at 2 and they close at 2:30) but there was no problem at all. The waitress was very kind. The service was quick . Very well presented and juicy and tasty. Ordered Classic BEEF Onion Dumplings (12) , Jumbo Crispy Spring Roll BBQ Pork (1) , PAN-FRIED DUMPLINGS Juicy Pork w Cabbage (12) , a ginger beer $42,47.

N. H.

Always delicious! They've got a large variety of pan-fried, steamed, and wonton dumplings. Vegan available. Great sauce variety. The atmosphere is casual and modern, great for a quick stop or a nice dinner. It seems popular for takeaway too.

J. B.

I work nearby and chose to come here often for lunch. The service is always awesome, the atmosphere is lovely, the prices are affordable, and most importantly the dumplings are always fresh, hot and beyond delicious. Jay's is the talk of town. Every local I know who has been loves Jay's Dumplings. Whenever someone new moves to Nelson, I make sure their introduction to local highlights includes Jay's

B. B.

I ordered this via door dash and was surprised how quickly it came. My order was piping hot and super fresh. The crispy bottoms were phenomenal. I am so blessed that you have vegan options! Would love to see more vegan flavors available

J. L.

The BBQ bao bun could have had more filling (would skip this next time) but the pan fried dumplings were very good, soft on top with a crispy base. Juicy filling (had prawn and garlic chive). Nice welcoming staff during lunch on 22/02.

d. k.

These dumplings are so juicy and YUMMM! I tried 1 of pan-fired pork&prawn and 1 of steamed juicy pork. Well, both were so good at reasonable price. Highly recommended!

H. J.

So delicious! Customer service was great! Friend, my son and I made a last minute decision going there and we certainly didn't regret it. Big dumpling fans and they met our expectations. I had a pan fried dumpling option with their special sauce and my friend had a steamed one. Both absolutely delicious

L. L.

First visit here after drooling past many times. Delicious fried & steamed dumplings. Excellent friendly service

J. H.

Took my family here when we were in Nelson, the first time try this place, so glad we did! Amazing choice of foods, the best dumplings we have had in a long time, good value, good portions and excellent service. we absolutely loved it. Again!!! Friendly service, love the atmosphere. Great food, great place, and great price. Great place for dumpling, worth it. 100% recommended.

J. T.

Came up on Google maps as very good and it was. Good atmosphere. Relaxed and pleasant staff Food was fresh and very tasty. Choice was good with a special offer for free drink. We wanted other treats and really enjoyed our time at Jay's.

K. M.

Literally the best dumplings in Nelson region. So hard to find friendly and amazing owners! Jay’s dumpling is definitely my favourite and I recommend that everyone should go check it out at least ones! I bet y’all would love it too!!

T. M.

Hands down the BEST dumplings in town. Staff are absolutely lovely and the atmosphere is great. DeliverEasy are also only an app download away to cover your delivery if needed. I just wish they had a bigger building to house more customers as it can be a little crampy; nonetheless, I highly recommend this place.

R. D.

Sour soup dumplings with a side of rice was a winner. Needed to burry my face in this after a week of heavy rains.

D.

A cool, stylish place to get some scrumptious dumplings. In the open storefront is a bench and four stools looking out on the street, offering a cool breeze and the occasional people watching opportunity. There’s a little wait since the dumplings are made from scratch. I had the Chicken with Carrot, Sweet Corn and Peas Steamed dumplings. They were a little spicy for my taste but delicious nonetheless. The relaxed ambiance and friendly servers, along with the tasty dumplings, make this place a treat!

R. T.

This place is amazing!! The food is absolutely awesome! Totally recommend it! Friendly staff, yum food, and it is ready relatively quickly. I also love the small details with the lights, and even a counter of dumplings sold! Keep it up!!

H. M.

The most delicious dumplings I've had! Ordered 3 different types and BAO buns for 2 and they were so fresh and filling!! Will definitely be back.

S. S.

Amazing atmosphere and delicious as heck variety of dumplings at a fair price!! Awesome and friendly service with great vibes 😊 we will definitely be coming back

J. W.

So good! The food was amazing and full of flavor and came out so fresh and hot. Great/standard value for money. Would 100% dine here again.

Y. I.

Super fast service and delicious food! They have an awesome range of options and I just couldn’t stop eating. Really cool setting and overall vibes, 10/10 would recommend.🤪

H. P.

Got some takeaway steamed dumplings yesterday they were so good! Will definitely get them again :)

R. H.

Updated review May 2022 with previous review below. This place has changed quite a lot since my last review, the pork dumplings weren't great (the pork tasted super cheap/not great) this time around and the person who served me had her mask underneath her nose the whole time (which to be fair seems to be the standard way to wear it in Nelson but still isn't appropriate - either wear a mask correctly or don't wear it at all!). Really great dumplings, generous servings and great service. If you're looking for a cheap but tasty meal, this is the place!

b. s.

dumplings tasted amazing and well priced, server was very lovely too, will definitely come back again

L.

The dumplings taste really really good !! Big portions with reasonable price. A must try for every dumpling’s lover.

L.

Best dumplings in New Zealand. Good selection of beer an wine. Byo too

X. L.

Me as an Asian: the best dumpling I had in New Zealand My kiwi boyfriend: the best dumpling I had in my life Found this cafe occasionally, and seriously love the amazing flavour and atmosphere here❣️❣️will definitely visit again! 🥟🥟🥟

A. K.

All of the food has been delicious! The customer service is great and the food is quick (but still awesome)! This is a great restaurant. We will be coming back soon!

D.

Loved how casual and easy the feeling was. Easy to navigate menu and great if just seeking a quick bite on your own and excellent to share a variety of dishes if dining with others. Great dumplings, they do not fall apart however I found myself desiring a bit more POW in taste and more options without pork in them would be awesome. Owners are exceptionally lovely and I’ll be back for sure!

L. C.

The dumplings taste really really good !! Big portions with reasonable price. A must try for every dumpling’s lover.

R. D.

Best vegetarian/vegan dumplings in the Southern Hemisphere!! And chilli oil in the universe. Yummy

B. C.

Maybe the best dumplings in the universe. Plenty of different flavours cooked in various methods. Make sure to wear your eating pants.

P. K.

Lovely little restaurant. Doors wide open. Dumplings awesome

e.

Amazing service and food quality. Only takes 10 minutes to prepare and great prices.

S.

Loved how casual and easy the feeling was. Easy to navigate menu and great if just seeking a quick bite on your own and excellent to share a variety of dishes if dining with others. Great dumplings, they do not fall apart however I found …

S.

Really nice dumplings, I like the Spicy Twice cooked Pork. And Also the decoration is really nice and comfortable.

E.

Such an awesome place, nice food and great service. Very accommodating with fitting in groups

P.

Fantastic. Awesome dumplings at reasonable price. Prompt friendly service.

S. B.

The dumplings tasted delicious, with generous portions, and the friendliest service. You can tell that they care about the food that they make. We'll be ordering from them again next we're in town!

P. K.

Fantastic. Awesome dumplings at reasonable price. Prompt friendly service.

H. D.

Had a quick trip to Nelson and found this cosy place, the staffs were very friendly and the food was way over expectation! the dumplings were so authentic and tasty I couldn't believe I can have this delicacy in such a small town, it should be in Auckland! We ended up so full but still bought some extra to takeaway. will definitely come back on my next trip to the south island. Recommended like no tomorrow!

e. d.

Amazing service and food quality. Only takes 10 minutes to prepare and great prices.

E. C.

Such an awesome place, nice food and great service. Very accommodating with fitting in groups

W. L.

The pork, prawn and chive dumplings are flavorful, with a good amount of chives. The pan fried version is best for eating in, as they turn soggy when they are takeaway. The bbq pork steamed buns were delicious, with the sauce tasting just like the ones I grew up eating. Recommended if you're craving dumplings or baos when you're in Nelson!

A. P.

Fresh handmade dumplings and definitely legit authentic. Chives and egg dumplings super well made and with super fresh chives. Pork and sauerkraut is something I have not seen outside of China and worth a shot if you are unsure what to get (boiled is the authentic way!) We just had this as a snack but wished I could keep eating, all other dishes, beef noodles etc I could see looked too quality too. Great friendly staff

M. C.

The dumplings were amazing! One of the best meals we have had on this holiday. The staff were friendly and super efficient! Thanks for an awesome evening!

A. T.

Excellent dumplings presented as if we were judges for master chief. Tried the bourbon sauce dumplings, they tasted naughty. Yum yum

K. S.

Delicious dumplings! I had the vegan dumplings and they were some of the best vege dumplings I've had! The staff were friendly and very hospitable when the food took a little long, offering a free drinks and apologising.

J. R.

Really friendly service, very good pricing and delicious dumplings. Not a huge selection but I only ever want pork and cabbage anyway, so who cares? Definitely will revisit.

N. B.

Came into the restaurant yesterday and recieved a friendly welcome. We ordered 20pc dumplings and they were so juicey and tasty. Will definitely be back as the service and food were both a 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

C. W.

Really good dumplings. Also have a great deal of the week

D.

Awesome Dumplings! Excellent service! We came in late & ordered not realising they were about to close, they kept the cafe open for us, very nice people & great food, we'll definitely be back😁

M. W.

We were the only ones in the restaurant on a Wednesday night, and pleasantly surprised! Pork and cabbage dumplings, beef and onion dumplings, and one order of the scallion and oil noodles. We got the dumplings pan fried. While it sounds simple, the food was super tasty and even better with the chile sauce/rice vinegar/soy sauce combo (not you’re regular supermarket condiments either, much better!). They are a new restaurant but highly recommend and will be back!

J. T.

Delicious dumplings and the twice cooked pork was very yum as well. Very good service e and pricing was reasonable. Happy to have found an authentic Chinese restaurant

K. H.

We had dinner at Jay's last night, the dumplings were delicious, as were the "new" dishes. We had the pork and Chinese cabbage dumplings and the chive and egg which were yummy! We also had the scallion oil noodles, the kung pao chicken, and the broccoli and (I think) pork dish. Everything was very tasty and the service was great too.

J. S.

If you want to try authentic Chinese food, must visit this place. Good range of food selection with generous portion size. Twice cooked pork was epic. Staff is very friendly, helped me out to make up my mind easily. Will visit again for sure.

M. B.

Such a great place. This was the first I've been, I'll definitely be back. Literally took 5 min to get our food, so so fast and so yum. Would definitely recommend!

H. D.

New owners, new decor, great feel to the place. Still very delicious home-made dumplings on the menu. Stir fried beans, Kung pao chicken very flavourful. Dishes nicely executed.

R. M.

So good such friendly staff :)

m. s.

A deliciously delightful dumpling delicacy! All fresh food with a friendly vibe and good atmosphere, the owner is super friendly and clearly loves his food, I’ll be back

W. M.

Great tasting food and service

R. C.

Fantastic dumplings. Not long to wait for the meal

R. J.

Really sweet staff. Very helpful and friendly. The vegetarian chive and garlic dumplings are amazing and their vegan ones are pretty tasty too. Very reasonable.

G. B.

We got takeaways, delicious food, well displayed and packaged consciously green. We will be neck. Friendly service! :)

I. G.

I had pan fried chicken dumplings while traveling to Nelson for work. It was so yummy 😋.. love it .Highly recommend to others must try...

F. H.

Very authentic Chinese cuisine. Hand pulled noodles are fantastic, and the dumplings are delicious too! I recommend the Beef with Onions dumplings and also the scallion oil noodles.

J.

Great dumpling and bao buns. Recommend ++

K. T.

Beautiful food, lovely staff and owners. Thoughtful decor, has really freshened the place up. Lovely experience.

1. d.

The vegan dumplings are soooo good, and the value is amazing can't wait to go again 😀

A. C.

Amazing dumplings, really tasty and handmade ! I am traveling and its one of my favorite dumplings place in NZ!

H. H.

Great little dumpling cafe with fantastic dumplings

M. Z.

Super authentic tasty dumplings. This is the first time I've seen pork and sauerkraut dumplings outside of China and they are delicious!

小.

We dine here regularly and are never disappointed - always treated so well and with kindness, food is amazing and consistently great quality！

j. t.

Yum yes this place is good! Excellent food, easy on the wallet, charming staff. Lucky Nelson

k. y.

Great value! Very tasty and good quality food, if you are in Nelson don’t pass it up!

K. B.

A very tasty dinner of steamed chicken and fried pork dumplings! Will sure be back again!

S. F.

Tasty dumplings at a reasonable price. Restaurant is open and airy when weather is nice outside.

S. S.

Amazing dumplings, great atmosphere, friendly staff, reasonably priced.

s. l.

awesome place，very nice dumplings，pretty good service as well.

B. M.

Fabulous food and service.

R. M.

The customer services is the best I've ever experienced. It has a lovely family vibe.

A. O.

Brilliant food and service.. Truly a hidden gem in nelson! Recommend to all :)

J. N.

Good friendly team with some nice food

L. H.

Excellent taste and value. Ideal for a lunch or light meal.

R. M.

Loved the salad, octopus balls and spring rolls! Staff are lovely and friendly

J.

Great dumplings and noodles. Good vegan options, lovely staff

J. F.

Very friendly staff, very delicious food. Would definitely recommend!!

N. C.

Fabulous flavours, very reasonably priced, friendly attentive service. Excellent find.

C. H.

Tasty food with great service! Very accomadating to children too!

J. K.

Beautiful and exceptionally tasty food served with a smile

B. J.

Beautiful food, great service. Highly recommend

Z. S.

Best dumplings in Nelson!! Best dumplings in New Zealnd!

G. C.

Delicious 😋 could do with a few more vegetarian options

B. T.

Great food at a great price and good service and

J. M.

Lovely staff, GREAT DUMPLINGS (made on site) and delicious tea.

A. C.

We dine in here if they can shut the door it’s freezing cold inside the restaurant.

a. f.

Been twice, both times the dumplings were great!

S. W.

Gorgeous wee place, lovely staff and great food!

C. M.

Amazing food and customer service definetly coming again. So cute too!

P. T.

Absolutely beautiful, quick and cheap family meal

J. D.

Very nice food and love the service, very polite and friendly

O. m.

Awesome dumpling soup. Super authentic flavours.

J. R.

Nice food Lady was friendly Love the place Would go again if i visit Nelson

G. P.

You should try the steamed pork dumpling!! Yummm

S. T.

This place is delicous and different and I dont understand why there were not more people eating this delicous food.

K. M.

Love dumplings will visit often 😋

K. H.

Fresh and tasty 😋

A. S.

Delicious dumplings and warm, friendly service.

A. c. A.

Dumplings are good,nice place!

C. K.

Amazing food and service, best Asian in Nelson!

S. L.

Best steamed dumplings in Nelson!

S. R.

Yum 😋 will be the regular lunch spot

A. C.

Great food. Great atmosphere.

J.

Delicious for a good price. 👍

C. A.

Great, just go and eat!!

d.

Yummy very yummy😁

K. N.

Flawless

S. I.

Yummy. Come on Nelson peeps and support this place!

K. A.

Quite delicious

K. C.

Awesome customer service!

S. H.

Lovely dinner, thank you.

Y. s. C.

Good dumpling and clean

c. m.

Fantastic food nice people

J. K.

Delicious dumplings 😋

S. S.

Really good!

w. m.

really enjoyed this place

D. V. D. V.

Great dumplings!

M. P.

Excellent as always

L. K.

Tasty dumplings 🥰

J. B.

Very nice food

J. I.

Delicious!

Z.

(Translated) The dumplings are very delicious, and the proprietress is very kind and can comfort my Chinese stomach. (Original) 饺子非常好吃，老板娘也很亲切，能够安抚一下我的中国胃。

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M.

(Translated) A very friendly dumpling restaurant! (Original) 非常友好的一个饺子馆！

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