I want to be clear about my experience!…read more 5/5 for food and for service! The food was absolutely delicious, probably best dim sum I've tasted in a long time. The portion sizes were big and came out quickly. My disappointment was in their cleanliness. I'd give that a 2/5. I noticed the jars that held things such as the salt, pepper, and chili oil were not cleaned or washed properly. any time I'd pick it up, it'd be sticky and dirty. Otherwise I'd come back again. It was absolutely delicious

Food 4/5 Service 2.5/5…read moreAmbiance 3.5/5 Nani Restaurant is one of the only places in Madison for dim sum, which also means I have high expectations for it. The food itself isn't bad - I actually quite liked a lot of the flavors of the dishes I got. I think what truly brings this review down is the poor service I get. There aren't usually many people here, but service is always at a crawling pace - it takes forever to even get a water, and then a second eternity to place an order. Dim Sum is also renowned for its cart service - but I suppose only busier places have this luxury. Nani only has a paper menu that you can order from straight from the kitchen - by no means a poor experience, but a far cry from the true dim sum experience. Again, the food is actually quite nice, but the lack of quality service, somewhat empty atmosphere, and no cart service makes this place a far cry from a real dim sum experience.

Super fun evening out with 3 friends and we shared 7 sharable dishes plus each had a cocktail, came…read moreto about $140 with tip. This would be a great date night place to meet up, even for a first date as it is quiet enough that we could hear each other talk and had a light, sexy vibe! The food was incredibly flavorful and we loved every dish. There are loads of vegetarian options. The cocktails were strong and unique! Loved our server, Jerry. He was so well-informed about each dish and made sauce recommendations, too. Love this experience start to finish!! I can't wait to come back on a date here.

We came in at 7:30 on a Saturday night. It took a few minutes for a waiter to come to acknowledge…read moreus and a few more for them to clear a table, but we were seated reasonably quickly. Service was prompt and attentive once we got seated. We had tofu buns and a shrimp appetizer. The shrimp was really good, the tofu was just ok. Unfortunately they were out of a number of items although the menu warned they were made in limited quantities. We ended up with poke bowls which were fresh and flavorful

I'm sure the hot food is good, but the bakery was terrible unless you have no taste buds or are…read moregeriatric. The bathroom stinks too like rotten eggs. I was so excited to find a place selling coconut custard bun and it took one dry, dense bite to zap my hopes. Fine, I visited about 5pm and expected half the shelves to be sold out. The custard seemed overmixed and clumpy with almost no coconut. The Macau egg tarts are ok and seem to use minimal sugar. The pork bun was barely decent and didn't have much pork.

All this for $10?? Say less!…read more Asian Sweet Bakery satisfies my homesickness when I miss getting pastries from my hometown's Chinatown. I tried the coconut bun, custard bun, mooncakes, and sesame ball. All of them were so good. The employee who checked us out was really nice. There isn't much parking at the bakery but lots of street parking nearby. Absolutely love this place.

I ordered through Uber eats and have ordered before I asked for no spice like I had ordered only a…read moreweek ago and the order was super spicy. I called the restaurant and they said they would not refund. I said I would place a review and the answer was. We don't care! I hope they never poison a customer or ignore allergy requests. Horrible service what a nightmare

Food quality seems pretty low & not too fresh, overpriced to boot. Don't come here if you want to…read moreeat in, there isn't a dining room & it looks like a storage facility. Two table blocking entry back to Covid days maybe?

I'd say the food was about as average as I could expect. Okay portion size, pretty good flavors and…read morefood quality/texture. Decent value, I'm happy I went here, I don't think there's much reason for me to come back. E.g., if I was in a dumpling mood I'd probably go somewhere new or Paul's Pel'mini first.

Dumpling Haus in Madison is a bright, clean spot in the Hilldale mall space and a local…read morefavorite--but as a first-timer, I felt a bit "lost in translation." The cashier didn't understand me, I didn't understand him, and as a result, I ended up pointing at the menu and choosing the Haus sticker potstickers with chicken. I invited a friend who also ended up playing menu roulette and went with spring rolls. I would have loved to try something more adventurous like those puffy pillowy dough ball things, but Q & A time just wasn't happening. The space draws a diverse crowd--from solo Gen Z diners to families with kids--but you do have to bus your own table, which isn't for everyone. It's a charming, longstanding Madison spot, and I hope it "sticks" around.

Food 4/5 Service 3.5/5…read moreAmbiance 3.5/5 Chen's Dumpling House is a hole-in-the-wall store with authentic Chinese dumplings - these are quite delicious and well flavored. I got a wide variety of different items that strongly reminded me of dim sum, which I don't really get much of at all anymore. I think everything I got was great - definitely scratched the itch for dim sum related dishes. The venue itself is two levels tall, but it can still be quite intimate - pretty low seating on the first floor and a handful of tables on the second. It's a nice place to briefly take a respite from the hustle and bustle of State Street and refuel both the body and soul.

A fine Chinese joint on crowded State Street if you're in the mood for a quick bite to eat. I…read morerecommend the Traditional Beijing Noodles and the dumplings.

THE coziest gem you'll find in Madison! We walked in on a Thursday evening to a packed house! We…read morewere fortunate to be able to be seated right away at a cozy little booth/table. We were greeted promptly & drink order was taken. Anyplace that serves Verdejo as their house white gets an automatic 5 stars from me! We ordered the spicy cheese wontons which were deep fried & crispy. Think crab Rangoon sans crab. We also ordered the sichuan pork dumplings-good filling but not enough sauce for my taste. For dinner we each ordered the Three Cup Chicken. The chicken was tender, lots of gingery goodness! The tomato cucumber salad adds a nice freshness. We can't wait to go back to try other items! Definitely a favorite!

Some of my fav mussels ever! This spot is criminally underrated, and I found the drinks and the dim…read morelighting to be excellent. The service here is great, and my waiter answered all the questions I had and provided great recommendations. Can't wait to go back and try other items!

We had seen this on a map as a local highlight and ended up walking past it. With a simple interior…read moreand mom/pop vibes, hopes were high and they were met. We took the meal over to the capital and loved it. Would recommend!

The food was OK. Nothing too amazing, but it is a solid spot for cheap eats. The broth was…read moredelicious, but it felt like it was missing something...I also wish that the dish came with more veggies / meat. It felt like most of the dish was just the noodles, and it was not balanced (ended up not finishing the noodles). Service is very straightforward. You order up front, and they deliver the food to you. After that, you put away your dishes/trash. Very standard noodle shop. Nothing too crazy. We came in at a pretty empty time (near 8pm), so service was not packed. It is a standard restaurant with standard seating options. Standard vibes only.

I've only been to Hutong once, but boy am I itching to go back. I feel like it's kind of easy to…read moremiss unless you often walk on East Wilson (which is how I came upon it). But it's very cozy inside and the decor is really elegant. There isn't a ton of seating, but in the warmer months there is a patio. I love that they have vegan options and clearly mark them on the menu. I came on a Friday night around 5:30 and there were plenty of tables open. My partner doesn't typically like green beans but he was hoarding the garlic green beans, they were so tasty. I ordered the Nanjing Eggplant Noodles, which are dine-in only. This dish was so flavorful and the noodles were the perfect amount of chewy. I cannot wait to eat this again. My partner also enjoyed their sesame cold noodles. We split a pot of tea and got the Hutong Coconut Jelly for dessert, which was refreshing and sweet. Definitely give Hutong a try!

Cute spot we came across. We sat in their back outdoor space . My husband has never had these types…read moreof noodles before but was a big fan. Everything had great flavor including the greenbeans and we even got a second order of the chicken skewers because they were so good.

Went here for lunch. Food and service both good. I had moo shu pork. Large menu with many choices.read more

please beware, yes, super sneaky 20% tip on bill, after I had a nice tip in my hand! **owner…read moregrabbed $23 food & drink money off the table, then threatened to call police/started filming me over $2**... red flag- I was scrutinized in parking lot before I entered, I shouda left... I had been going since 80's --will NEVER return! such a cold & humiliating experience, I'm an **elderly, disabled woman, was appalled by the treatment, am contacting BBB** barely worth any food/drink at all!