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    Dumpling Bowl

    3.6 (42 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Dumplings
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Original green tea w/ perals
    Gordon Y.

    Craving some dumplings and stumbled upon this place which serves bubble tea as well. It was a Sunday afternoon and the place was empty. I got the original green tea with pearls which tasted standard, not too sweet. The pearls were a bit mushy for my liking. Theres lunch combos for dumplings until 4pm. As i missed this window, i opted for 15 fried dumplings (pork/chive/shrimp) which is about $14.50. You can also get 10 dumplings for $10 (+1.50 for fried). They come with one choice of non-traditional dipping sauce (peanut, sweet chilli, spicy mayo etc). Wasn't a fan of the non-traditional sauces, but the tables have soy sauce, chili oil and vinegar which works well. The only thing missing is ponzu sauce. Tastewise the dumplings were decent. They could have used more seasoning, but they were juicy. Texture wise the dumpling wrap is thick and chewy, and could have used more sear. Overall a decent place if your'e craving dumplings. Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Price: 3.5/5 Location: 5/5 Cleanliness: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Taste: 3/5 (bubble tea) 3.5/5 (dumplings) Would i return? Probably not

    wontons

    this review is long overdue, i came here mid 2019. i got wontons and dumplings, don't have a pic of dumplings but they were amazing. the wontons were the best wontons my mom and i EVER had. i grew up in chinatown nyc and ive tried a bunch of wontons but this place has the best.

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    Lauren W.

    The place isn't too big nor is it fancy but they have a delicious selection of dumplings to eat there or you can also buy frozen to take home. I like how they have bubble tea which I didn't try but it's nice to see a large menu. I thought the spring rolls were a bit overpriced. It was a bit expensive for lunch in my opinion but would come back for the frozen options. The staff was friendly as well though it wasn't very busy when we arrived. It seemed to get busier and was almost full when we left.

    Chinkiang vinegar for dipping - in a glass bottle on every table
    Amanda B.

    I've been to Dumpling Bowl a couple of times, and some might say dumplings are generally uneventful, but the ones here are delicious and handmade, which I have so much respect for. Chef Betty can be found in the kitchen, making the dumplings from her secret family recipe. This restaurant and Bubblicity Tea Shop are one and the same, so you can order your dumplings and bubble tea at the same time, and even better, you can do it until about 10-11 at night. Genius. After getting a couple of steamed dumplings the first time, we decided we preferred the fried ones just because of the texture and seared flavor. The steamed ones are great, of course, but I find them slightly chewier, as the wrapping is a bit thicker than some people might be used to, and frying them seems to help that mouthful-of-dumpling situation. I've tried a few different kinds, and quite honestly I can't remember exactly which ones since many of them are very similar, but they were all great. The ingredients are few and simple, if you order multiple kinds, you won't be able to tell the difference between them just by looking at them. Your server will let you know what's what, but you'll be able to tell the difference when you try them. They are a bit chewy, as I mentioned, but I think that's what I like about them - a hearty dumpling with some substance, well-made and steamed/fried just right. You can even order frozen dumplings to go, which you have to do! If you want to make them the way you had them at the restaurant, they are kind enough to provide instructions on their website. The prices seem a bit expensive at first but they're worth it, especially when there are at least two of you ordering different things and sharing. I've also tried all of the dipping sauces that come with the fried dumplings, though I don't think you'll need anything extra from what's already on the table. Along with the soy sauce and small pot of hot chili flakes in oil, there is also a small glass bottle of vinegar on every table for dipping, but it isn't your average white vinegar. It's darker and sweeter, though not salty as though it was mixed with soy sauce. It's really tasty and I had to know what it was, so I snapped a photo of the bottle in the kitchen area and it said "Chinkiang Vinegar". Apparently there are different ingredients and recipes depending on the brand, but after trying this one, I had to buy the same one. I immediately walked over to Kowloon Market to get a bottle. The ingredients are water, glutinous rice, wheat bran, salt, and sugar for anyone who's curious. I am definitely coming back here. There are other soups and appetizers here as well, if dumplings aren't your thing, or if you like to switch it up. One thing they're missing - soup dumplings! If they added these and expanded the menu just a little bit, I would absolutely give it five stars.

    Ate half but these were 15 pork/shrimp/chives and pork/cabbage dumplings (split)
    Trevor S.

    Service was fairly quick, and I appreciate that they let me mix two sets of dumplings (pork/shrimp/chives and pork/cabbage), although I did get charged the higher price. I feel like this place's strong point is the bubble tea, despite the name, as the dumplings were okay. Would not recommend given that you would be in Chinatown and lots of other options, but if you're craving dumplings then go for it.

    Kim N.

    Rating is based mainly on the bubble tea. Ordered the watermelon and redbean latte. Unfortunately it tasted diluted and powder-y. Being a huge bubble tea fan, Was a let down. However the host was nice and welcomed us nicely. Will try this place again next time for their food. But for now, I'm a quite disappointed with the bubble tea.

    Judy W.

    tasty!!! The dumplings were big and juicy. Small plate (10 pieces) 5.99 Large(15 pieces) 7.99 you can also add 1.5 to fry your dumplings

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    11 years ago

    Some of the best dumplings I've had in Ottawa. Excellent and friendly service from staff, always.

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