Nan Bei in Newcastle upon Tyne

Great food and cheap too thank you even offered some extra dumplings when closing :) definitely recommend this book place if nearby

Absolutely superb little stall in Grainger market. Incredible tasting authentic food with rich flavours, delicious spiciness and friendly service. Best food I ate during my time in Newcastle.

literally, the best street food in Newcastle, THERE IS NO BETTER! so cheap too you should really try them all.

We loved our noodles and dumplings at this lovely little restaurant. The service was great even though we turned up half an hour before they closed. We had the dumplings and buns deal and the noodle soup which were all delicious. The owner and staff were obviously really proud of their food and enjoyed seeing their customers enjoy it. We had a nice chat with the owner whilst our son finished his second portion! Thank you

Happened across this place by chance on a weekend visit, would 100% recommend. Quick, tasty, and delicious food. I’ll be returning!! The duck bao bun was 5* alone

This is my go to whenever I’m in town! The staff are friendly, the food is super cheap and the food taste amazing!!! I love how everything is prepared in front of you.

We called here after following them on Instagram and they did not disappoint. Everything is freshly made, from the dumplings and buns to the soups. We got 8 mixed dumplings and pork noodle soup to share, this came to £10. You could taste the different elements of the dumplings, they were light and delicious. The soup was really tasty and the noodles had a really good chew without been too thick.

Really love this place! We had a mix of the dumplings which were really nice, especially with the extra toppings. Also a Char Sui Pork bun which was so tasty. We actually went back later in the day and got a custard bun too, which was also lovely. Very fast service and great to see them making the dumplings. Would definitely recommend.

such a lovely little place to stop for any fans of Chinese food in Newcastle - pork & cabbage dumplings are delicious. free trays of garnish, polite staff and very quick service. would recommend to students or anyone on a lunch break

Brilliant dumplings and buns, with a small choice of fillings, simply served. Now reopened following lockdown.

Great selection of buns and dumplings at really good value. I definitely recommend to anyone that's passing by to check this place out!

Un pequeño gran lugar en el mercado de Grainger, estas albóndigas y bollos son para morirse y tienen una gran variedad de sabores y condimentos para acompañar. Recomiendo la bola de masa de cerdo y col y el bollo de cerdo a la barbacoa, especialmente durante la semana cuando hay una oferta. Sin embargo, sea rápido, según los rumores, ¡se agotan todos los días!

We ate here last month it was absolutely delicious, everything was so tasty and made fresh we could have eaten tons. We will definitely visit again.

Very tasty dumplings and rolls. Simple flavours, freshly steamed in front of you with garlic oil, chilli oil condements ready to use. Good couple of soups on too. Great value with the specials.

He estado desesperado por probar aquí por un tiempo y no me decepcionó. Probé la casa con albóndigas especiales, carne de cerdo y apio, y ambos estaban deliciosos, ya que no podían ser más frescos. Abra la cocina en el mercado para que pueda ver cómo se hacen frente a usted. Muuuy bien.

A friend told us about eating her way around Grainger Market, so when we visited Newcastle for the first time we just had to go. The dumplings from here are to die for! Pork and cabbage was my favorite.

My Newcastle favourite. Cannot recommend enough. Delicious dumplings and buns. Reasonable price. Pork and cabbage dunpling is my fave. Custard steamed bun is gorgeous - perfectly soft and a little fragrant. Get started six dumplings and a bun and eat them standing at the counter.

I come here time and again. Hidden gem. Beautiful dumplings and soup and great customer service. If only it was a resteraunt!

Another little gem in Newcastle's Grainger Market is Nan Bei. Damn good Chinese street food at a price that'll keep me coming back for more. Plenty more.

My daughter had told me about this place for ages and always said that we must go along. I’m glad she did as it was really great. The food was fresh and everything tasted really nice. Will definitely return!

Great place to eat. Haven't eaten dumplings like this since Melbourne. Wonderful flavours, great quality and made fresh right in front of you. Highly recommended.

We visited Nan Bei following a recommendation from a friend, and it did not disappoint. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is quick and friendly. We had the 6 dumplings and a steam bun for £5 deal. Two Chicken and Mushroom, two Chilli Beef and Carrot, and two House Special (Pork and Cabbage). The steam bun was the BBQ Roast Pork, I would definitely recommend trying this.

AMA estas albóndigas, hechas frescas frente a tus ojos. 6 por 5 con un bollo de Bao, excelente oferta para un almuerzo rápido y fácil. La carne de res y el chili son mis favoritos personales, pero todos son buenos. Me encanta que puedas agregar tus propios aceites, etc., así que puede ser tan picante, etc. como quieras. LOZANO

Absolutely delicious dumplings. We will be definitely be back. Really nice staff an really reasonable prices.

Este lugar es una auténtica joya. Albóndigas recién cocidas al vapor con una maravillosa variedad de rellenos. El cerdo y el repollo son mis favoritos, pero todos son buenos. Puede que sea un puesto pequeño, pero las colas de personas que esperan deben informarle algo de su popularidad legítima. Solo vamos.

make time and call into the Grainger Market for some of the greatest chinese dumpling i have ever had the staff a great and so is the food you must try there steamed buns as well

Estábamos visitando el mercado de Grainger después de una ausencia de muchos años. La última vez que estuve allí una tienda de tripas todavía estaba allí. Encantado de ver que el carácter del mercado aún permanece. Feliz de encontrar esta panadería china que hace empanadillas hechas a mano. Como estábamos en nuestro camino hacia el almuerzo, solo tuvimos una porción de degustación para compartir. Teníamos una mezcla de 4 albóndigas recién hechas y un char siu bau para compartir. Acompañamiento habitual estaban disponibles. La señora que servía era amable y servicial y las albóndigas llenas de sabor. Hay un par de taburetes para sentarse.

Finally went along after many recommendations. Superb value and fresh as anything. Will certainly be back, just wished I worked in town as it would be a regular haunt.

Amazing food. Amazing staff . Amazing price. You will not be disappointed if you decide to visit. I will be returning very soon.

Just the best Chinese dumplings in toon! A simple offer with a fabulous flavour. Customer service is excellent

We have been going to Nan Bei’s for a few years now and absolutely love the place. We sometimes just sit and watch how easy they make it look to make perfect dumplings - the house special pork and cabbage are as good as any steamed dumpling we’ve had in the UK or China. The bbq pork bun are light, soft and full of flavour.

A maker stall in Grainger market selling grear dumplings and buns made on the premises. Theres a few seats around the bar to eat

It's a few years since I was in Newcastle and things seem to have changed down in Grainger Market with lots of food places I don't remember being here before and food from all over the world. Nan Bei is a great spot for moderately priced dumplings and steamed buns. All made by hand in front of you in the tiny kitchen. Quite a few choices and plenty of veggie options too. You can go for a mixed 4 or 6 dumplings if you are hungry. All very tasty. There are no seats so it's very much an eat at the counter option. Perhaps before grabbing a coffee and seat at one of the other places (like Pumphreys for coffee).

We'e eaten at this place countless times. It is a must visit every time we are in the city centre. The staff are super friendly and the food is fantastic and good value for money. The pork and cabbage, the chilli and beef and chicken and mushroom are fantastic dumplings. So good. You can mix and match, and we always order 6 each and mix with those 3. Tried the egg one as well, but the three I mentioned above are our favs. We have never had a bad meal from here, ever. Absolutely consistent in every way. We've decided that next time we visit we will try and make room to try the buns and at some point the noodles. We will, of course, be back and would highly recommend eating here.

My favourite place to visit in Newcastle for dumplings! Great prices for dumplings, great choice for fillings and very friendly service. The hot steamed buns are also fantastic. Fantastic place to stop for lunch.

Having visited a few months ago I decided to return to Nan Bei as I was in the market. Well I was not disappointed, the dumplings were as good as I remembered. I'll be returning and I'm not leaving it as long next time.

I am a big fan of this place and the dumplings are tasty. They truly are. However, I have been watching them carefully and it appears everyone who works as the cashier in this place feel free to serve food. That is again fine but wish they dont touch my food with their hands. Please stop taking dumplings with your hands so I can come back again.

Called here for a quick bite to eat and was extremely impressed. The dumplings and steamed buns were so nice we ordered another portion of everything!

Amazing little place hidden in the grainger market. Incredibly fresh, fast and tastes amazing. Whether for a quick snack or a full meal of food, I couldn't recommend enough.

¡Este Tea Bar es como la cueva de Aladino!

Having eaten here a few times, I've found this to be a consistently delicious place for dumplings, buns and wonton soup. Fantastic food with a good range of condiments too.

Una sorpresa inesperada: deambular por Grainger Market encontré el puesto de dumpling chino de Nan Bei.

Went to Nan Bei at the Granger Market in Newcastle the Dumplings I had were amazing all hands made in front of you and they were well worth a visit. I had the Chicken and Mushroom and they didn't disappoint. Very high quality dumplings at a very good price.

The Grainger Market is pretty much to Newcastle what the ravens are to the Tower of London. If it were demolished, pretty much the whole of Newcastle would fall down.

I visited Nan Bei for the first time 2 weeks ago. There are always queues and now I know why. The service and food is fantastic. I believe it is a family business and the gentleman serving the public is very nice, and you can see the other staff actually making the dumplings by hand. I tried the house special which is pork and cabbage, and literally only paid about £2. There is a really good selection. I will definitely be returning!

This place was recommended to us by our teenager - who can sniff out a good dumpling at a thousand paces!

very nice, fresh and authentic. the staff and very friendly and helpful to those who don't know the food very well (like me). everything looks freshly made and it's very tasty and something different to your usual options in Newcastle centre.

Pork and cabbage dumplings were very nice and so was the barbeque pork steamed bun. 6 dumplings and a bun for a fiver, can't go wrong especially when they're so nice.

The dumplings were wonderful but what I really enjoyed was the veggie steamed bun! So light and fluffy with a lovely filling! Will definitely return if I ever come back to Newcastle.

One of my favourite lunch time treats. Quality tasty dim sum served with a friendly smile. A must try in Newcastle!

The Tofu and Vegetable dumplings are a staple of my weekly food diary. I love them and have been coming here for the past year.

When in Newcastle's Grainger Market I can't resist lunch at Nan Bei. This time I chose six dumplings for £3.50, great value. They are home made unlike some dim sum establishments I could name.

Ordered 4 beef and carrot dumplings to try. They were so tasty! I'd definitely recommend trying them

I go here every time I come to town to pick up some scrumptious satisfying dumplings!

Lovely people and lovely handmade dumplings, we always like to stop for a snack when we're shopping in the grainger market. Also the steamed buns are pretty good"

Cuisine excellente et personnel tres gentil ! Situé dans le marche couvert .

Que en tomar un pop almuerzo rápido cuando en Newcastle. Personal muy amable, siempre sonriente. Siempre bolas muy sabroso.

En un momento llegó a conseguir 4 bolas de comida para el almuerzo para llevar. El 2 de cerdo y seres col fue increíble, pero el pescado y gambas blancas eran un poco 'delicately aromatizados para mi gusto. El vinagre dumpling y 'bits' para añadir era un toque agradable. No hay descanso como algunos de los otros puestos, pero tomó volver a trabajar conmigo. Volveremos cuando el guiso te devuelve la lujuria 6, aunque la próxima vez.

6 bolas de cerdo y ordenados; volvimos para col 4 más. Vale la pena cada céntimo. Pequeño gran lugar y una visita obligada para un bocado rápido para comer.

This is my favourite lunch spot. The food is made fresh, the staff are lovely, and the tea is really good. Cheap, nutritious, tasty. What more could you ask for? Love it.

If you want authentic oriental street food without Ten hour flight, call in at Nan Bei for steamed dumplings and a traditional tea. At £3.50 for six dumplings and under £2 for a tea, you won't find better value. All made fresh in front of you with the best of ingredients.

Nan Bei is a small corner stall on Alley 2 in the Grainger Market. We weren't sure what to expect but were delighted with the dim sum and the cheerful service. If you are in need of a lunchtime snack in the centre of Newcastle, this is place to go.

Delicious dumplings, absolutely lovely staff. That's all that needs to be said. Just go and get 6 pork and celery.

It's a cracking little place to have a quick bite and tea never disappointed and staff always pleasant

Absolutely love these Chinese dumplings, restaurant quality on the go! Soo cheap, meal deals and proper Chinese tea. Really lovely fresh food, cooked infront of you, friendly staff. Great atmosphere in Grainger Market.

I was so excited to find this Chinese dumpling takeaway, I tried a selection of 6 dim sum for £3.50 and a steamed bun! They we gone far too quickly so I had to go back for seconds of the buns and for some tea, simply delicious In addition the ladies were lovely, and everything was nice and clean, I can't wait to go back!

The dumplings are delicious - all of them! The steamed park buns are good too. I have to stop every time I visit the market! It's worth picking up a loyalty card if you become addicted like me, as every tenth serving is free.

Fantastic little dumplings, made and steamed in front of you. Loads of flavours, personally I like the chilli beef. The steamed buns especially the barbecue pork are delicious too. Little tastes of heaven, a fantastic light bite.

This really is a fab little place. Tiny little stall in the Grainger Market (which is so on the up!). It is very popular so you will be lucky to grab one of the four seats. Brilliant to watch the owners making the dumplings. We just ate what was ready. Fresh out of the bamboo steamer. Friendly and quick service. Delicious and cheap food. What's not to like?

I lived in China for awhile next to a lovely dumpling restaurant. I have been missing these flavors until I found Nan Bei. Can't beat their proper home cooked dumplings and warm smiles. All the choices are great as well. I don't have a chance to get here anywhere near as often as I would want to but try to have it as often as possible.

This place is a gem. They make the dumplings there on site and there's a nice choice. Also very good prices too, a great place to try something you've maybe never had before. The two staff I've had serving me have also been very friendly, cheerful and helpful. Bonus point for the Chinese tea, which is excellent too. If in doubt, just give it a try - it doesn't cost much!

Fantastic place, great selection of freshly cooked steamed dumplings and buns. Service with a smile. One of the best things is the fact that you can pick a selection of dumplings to suit.

This is a great little stall in Newcastle's fantastic Grainger Market. The Market is getting a reputation for food with some fine independent stalls ad well as the more traditional butchers etc. This little stall sells a limited range of Chinese Street food dumplings and 'buns'. They are made fresh on sure and you can see the next batch being prepared as you order. They are freshly steamed and are some of the most delicious snacks I've had in the town. In fact when my daughter and I visited we couldn't stop ordering! I'm no expert on Chinese food but these certainly have an authentic feel. The fact that the stall specialises on doing one thing well rather than a wider range means the food is top notch.Its just a stall so it's really food on the go but there are a couple of stools so you can eat at the counter if it's not busy. I recommend you pay Nan Bei a visit and whether it's for a quick snack or a filling lunch (the buns and twisted buns are very filling! )

My Girlfriend and I stopped by because this place had good reivews. However even though I had to repeat my order twice: 4 dumplings 1 bun and 2 teas and paid for everything we didn't get our tea. I was about to ask again for the tea when the guy behind the counter ignored me to go serve someone else. My girlfirend and I left, and while I enjoyed my (now) over priced dumplings my Grilfriend said her bun seemed to be slightly under cooked.This may have been a one off, but we will not be returning, we left hungry and disapointed.

Me my brother and my little nephew passed by before the stall was open as soon as I saw those little dumplings being hand made I knew we would have to come back and sample them so after a walk round eldon square we returned and we were not disappointed they were light fresh fully of flavour and by far the best I've ever tried most places sell those frozen pre made dumplings which are ok but these well just thank me when you've tried them staff are friendly and value for money with 6 dumplings for £3.50 we had at least 20 between us and enjoyed everyone we will be back outstanding

I was just passing through and came across Nan Bei. Stood and watched for a few minutes then couldnt leave without trying. Shared 4 with my other half and they were absolutely gorgeous. Will definitely be back

Found Nan Bei while taking a short cut through the market and ended up having three servings of these fantastic dumplings.Going back this Saturday

Stopped by the Grainger market this afternoon with the sole purpose to try these freshly steamed takeaway dumplings and I was not disappointed! They come in a few flavours- pork and celery, pork and cabbage, spicy beef and carrot, white fish and a mushroom flavour. The beef and pork/cabbage were the standout flavours for me, the fillings were cooked to perfection.I got the 6 for £3.50 offer (also had 4 for £2.50) and it was the perfect amount for a tasty lunch/snack.At the counter there is a little seasoning tray with (I believe) soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic oil and scallions/coriander mix. I drizzled a little bit of everything over mine and it pooled deliciously in the corner for dipping. I will be back. Absolutely amazing street-style food.

Great dumplings at a reasonable price. Good selection of fillings and accompaniments. A great addition to the food offer in the market.

I love places that just do something and do it really well. This mentality sums up what's great about the Grainger market where you could go from stall to stall buying amazing cakes cheeses, fresh meat and fish and now dim sum style dumplings. Nan bei is just addictive, a small selection of different flavours complimented with different Chinese sauces make an amazing lunch and are something I now seek out every time I'm in the city centre.

I was recently sent an article by a friend that was in The Guardian, which listed the top ten budget places to eat in Newcastle. Grainger Market featured in this list and had Nan Bei's was one of the places to eat in the market.One Saturday, we decided to give it a go.Nan Bei is in Alley 2 of the Grainger Market and is on one of the corners. They hand make the dumplings on site and the are AMAZING!! We have tried the Pork and Cabbage (my personal favourite), Pork and Celery and the Spicy Beef and Carrot. You can have a mixture of different ones too. You get six steamed dumplings per serving for £2.50 and for an extra 50p you can actually have them dry fried. There are sauces and oils on the counter top for you to add yourself. There is the traditional soy sauce and garlic and chilli oil (which is the two I always go for) as well as a few more.We always order Gyoza when we go to Wagamama's, for example, and we now only get them from Nan Bei's as they are simply the best!This is my favourite place to eat in newcastle for a quick light bite for lunch!Our new "shopping" lunch enables us to travel the world under one roof! We start here at Nan Bei's and have 6 dumplings each, we then move over an alley (to alley three) and have a slice of pizza each and a San Pellegrino at Pizza Slice. After our Pizza, we then pop along to Le Petite Crêperie and have a Biscoff and/or Salted Caramel crepe and then pop round the corner to the Pet Lamb Bakery for a brownie and cupcake. All of this for around £15 depending on what we have and how much we have!Seriously, check this place out! It is well worth it! Well done Grainger!

Excellent, authentic, handmade dumplings!Loads of choice of flavours, with lots of chilli sauce, vinegar and soy sauce to dip them into. Simple idea done really well.

Great dumplings! Another great addition to the Grainger market . I've had both types of pork, spicy beef, and the fish and prawn. They can be pan fried or steamed, all lovely. Will recommend and return often!

I love dumplings so was really excited to try this place. Lovely friendly staff and nice sounding menu but not the best dumplings I've ever has. Not at all bad but not memorable. The spicy beef and pork and cabbage were good but the fish one and the mushroom and egg one were a bit bland. Still a good addition to the Grainger Market though and good value for money.

I had already eaten when passing Nan Bei but the smell of the food took me to there counter. I have never had dumplings before so I eventually decided on pork and cabbage. Good choice. I enjoyed every bite. They were tasty & fresh. U may tell from the pictures that the the owners are quite shy but very friendly.

Had the six mixed dumplings, all were excellent, fresh out the bamboo steamer, lovely flavours and service was genuinely nice and friendly.

Hanmade dumplings with a choice of fillings. These are steamed. Excellent value for money as I had 6 for £3.50. Also available is chinese tea. Located within the grainger market so worth seeking out.

The Grainger Market has been lifting its game lately with lots of new small independent snack bars. Great news for Newcastle shoppers and hopefully gives a new lease of life to this fantastic covered market. Nan Bei dumpling bar is a great case in point - a small but deliciously tasty selection of dumplings that you eat off the counter or take away. They make the dumplings from scratch on the premises, steamed or fried. My favourites are the prawn and white fish, with a splash of vinegar and soy sauce. Garlic and ginger are free additions too. Only down side is that they seem to close early, but a great place for a quick lunch.