If this the best dumplings you've had, then I'd recommend you go to the local Asian grocery store and buy some frozen dumplings because that's what you're eating. Then entire time I was there I saw the staff opening bags of frozen dumplings to steam. Even the steamed buns were frozen. So let's be honest what type of food you're getting. It's not authentic and at least for most of the menu, it's frozen dumplings and buns. I understand restaurants will sell items that were frozen and pre-made but you'd think that your claim to fame and the item that your restaurant is named after is made from scratch, not purchased from Restaurant Depot. My husband got the the 3 day pork ramen. The broth was a little bland but he said the ramen noodle was good. I got the fried bun with condensed milk. It was probably frozen but it was good as the condensed milk gave it a good taste. The spicy tofu was ok but it's hard to mess up tofu and rice. The bubble tea is from a powder which to be fair, is from powder at most bubble tea places. The staff is friendly and I wanted to like this place. I just don't want to go to a restaurant expecting authentic food but see frozen stuff being sold as authentic. Unfortunately, the staff is probably the only real thing at this place. read more

Eaten in and taken out. Fantastic little place and fabulous food. Yes, the dumplings are great but try something else and be surprised. This is the real deal. read more

Less than 1star. This was the worst experience I have had dining possibly ever. After giving us half our order and then waiting another 20 minutes, they messed up everything else. They gave us incorrect things and after they talked to us to apologize, they brought out my meal which was wrong. I'm a vegetarian and they gave me meat, which I discovered after taking a bite. They refunded the 2 mistakes, but the whole meal should have been reimbursed. We will never go back there. So disgusting and disappointing. read more

When a new Asian dumpling house opened up in Weston Center, I was curious but not optimistic. To make matters worse, there were a couple of disappointing reviews of the place on Yelp making me more doubtful. Still, my curiosity and the convenience of living within 5 minutes of DD ultimately won out. Thank goodness. It's a keeper. First things first: IGNORE the bad reviews. As an ethical matter, in my opinion, the poor reviews of Dumpling Daughter are either written by biased competitors or by neophytes who think authentic Asian food comes from Wegman's. Don't get me wrong, I'm not ready to rank the food up there with Momofuku either, but we're talking Weston, MA, not the Lower East Side of Manhattan, and we're talking comfortable, casual and quick, not two-hour waiting for bench seating with strangers. If you gave this place less than 3-stars, you need a serious dope slap from Anthony Bourdain or the like. After careful consideration, I awarded this place 4 stars though I considered giving it 5 stars knowing that it's not trying to be high-end gourmet. It's a close call, but either way, you'd be foolish not to come here if you're anywhere in range. The Food: I've had both types of pork dumplings and they were great. Not unique and unlike anything else on the planet, but as good as a dumpling gets. If you love dumplings, don't hesitate. I've also had the Taiwanese buns with pork belly. These were excellent and only a smidgen less perfect than Momofuku's in NY and perhaps that's only because it was 11pm by the time I ate at Momofuku's and I was starving and buzzed from the wine bar next door. The noodle bowls at DD are terrific too. I've had the Dan Dan Mien twice and while some like me may want to kick it up a bit more, the noodles are better than most I've had locally and the flavor is big but not overwhelming - just right. My daughter had the 3-day pork ramen and gave it an enthusiastic "yum!" The Service: Both staff and management were prompt, courteous, and knew the menu. The recommendations were spot on. Miscellaneous: DD is not a formal place - it's casual, but note that the food is still made to order. Place your order in advance or be prepared to wait a few short minutes while it's cooked for you. The day I was there, the kitchen closed at 8 so don't be late. If you're in the area, you won't be disappointed here. Enjoy! read more

I am not sure if people in Weston are chainsmokers lacking taste buds or dearth of better food choices breeds extremely over-priced places catering to the lovers of bland. Dumplings - go to H-Mart and those from the freezer section will taste better. There is no way they were freshly made. Pork belly ramen - broth was weird, to say the least. Ramen - same. Pork belly... well you can't screw up bacon, so that was fine. Chicken on rice - $15 for what?!?! Beef jerky dry chicken, rice, and sesame sauce drizzled on rice. Overpriced. Mediocre food at best. Again, another New England restaurant lacking bravery to serve something that is not bland. There is no way I can even give "A-OK" three stars. read more

My wife and I both had a day off from work a few weeks ago and decided to check out this spot for lunch. It was only a 3 or 4 mile drive to get there and we managed to easily find, right off the main street, in that small strip mall. We walked in and found ourselves entering a cute little establishment. It was pretty busy in there and we quickly made up our minds and ordered away. I got myself a bowl of their pork ramen and some chicken buns to split as well. She got one of their specials and we paid and sat at their ringside seats near the book, which overlook the kitchen. The chicken Taiwanese buns ($8) were amazing. Juicy, tender and full of flavor, I devoured mine and was left wanting more. Dozens more. Kudos to them for that, it was the highlight of our visit there. My wife's special was pretty good, however my three-day pork ramen ($12) fell completely flat. Their pork ramen was actually one of the reasons for my visit there. I'm a huge ramen fan as most of my friends are well aware of and always try to scour any place that offers it. However in this particular case, the broth lacked depth, it had too much five spice and ginger and fell completely flat. It didn't taste remotely like most tonkatsu broths I've had and the perfectly cooked egg and the noodles were the only redeeming factors. Overall this place is cute, has great potential and attentive service. The staff was friendly and the decor cute. Food was mostly a hit, with a few misses. The prices are a bit higher than we would have liked but I'd definitely return in the future, especially since they have a ton of ever-changing specials and a pretty good amount of dishes that they offer. Oh and you can BYOB and they don't have a corkage fee! read more

Would never go back- Dumplings at home are not far from what we found here-- Was hoping to find a suburban gem- but I think that was far from the mark- It is a chaotic place- no organized seating- though it looks like a restaurant with seating- it is first come first serve and disorderly- Food is just 'ok' and not worth the price, hassle or wait-- read more

I arrived at Dumpling Daughter hungry and I left there still hungry but a little more poor. The dumplings were doughy and underwhelming, and its only saving grace was the spicy sauce it was bathed in. The buns were a minor upgrade of the buns sold in most Asian supermarkets in the frozen aisles. The highlight of the meal was the 3 day pork belly ramen ($12), but that's not saying much because honestly, you can put pork belly on cat food and I'd still call it delicious for the mere fact that it's pork belly. For everyone out there who's raving about this place, I think it's definitely overhyped. It's not worth the drive or the money, but if I lived nearby, I would probably drop in once in a while for a snack, not a meal. All in all, I wouldn't recommend this place for "AUTHENTIC" Chinese food (as it proudly boasts on its website). Go to Mulan in Waltham if you're craving that. But if you want to go somewhere to drink for free (BYOB no corkage fee) with accessibility to snacks, this is the place for you. read more

I so much wanted to like this place. :-( Food was disappointing, while price was higher than Xi'an's Famous Food in Midtown 54th Street in Manhattan, NY, though this place was out in the burps. read more

Dumpling Daughter seems a little out of place in the preppy suburbia that is Weston, MA but it has been receiving rave reviews from all over--had to make the trip. You order at a counter and there is a visable assembly line kitchen, but you receive the food from a runner as it comes out -- hot, fresh, and appealing across the board. The menu consists of a variety of buns, dumplings, salads, rice bowls, soups and ramen dishes. The recommended portion of food was one main dish for each individual, a soup, ramen or rice bowl, and then buns and dumplings to share with the table. I ordered the Vegetable Ramen ($10)--described on the menu as "NOT the instant kind!!!!" and we got the recommended Steamed Roasted BBQ Pork Buns ($4) and the Pan-Seared Pork and Napa Cabbage Dumplings ($6) to share. The buns were fluffy, not the fluffiest, the ramen was good, not the best--but it was all hot and fresh and fulfilled my ramen cravings. Perching at a rather uncomfortable yet very modern plastic table eating off of paper plates I realized this is really more of a takeout place. People rushing in and out grabbing dumplings to bring home to their kids after soccer practice gave the place an uncomfortable dining-in experience. Although the food may have seem a little generic to some, Dumpling Daughter is bringing some flavor to the small town of Weston and I think that it is exactly what this 'bleh' town needs. read more

I was excited by all the hype about this place, from friends who raved about it and all the media publicity. However, as another Yelper has stated, I found the food to be "bland and boring." Nothing about the flavors popped as someone else mentioned. I ordered the 3 day pork ramen, the pan seared pork and napa dumplings, and a traditional milk boba tea. The pork belly itself was very savory. Sadly, the broth for the ramen was tasteless to me. Even I can make a more flavorful broth. I was in disbelief when I was eating it, especially after all the rave reviews. Also, the noodles also became soggy before I could finish the bowl. The dumplings are the larger kind, reminded me of Peking ravioli or "huo tieh," and were well made in the sense that they were beautifully well-shaped and the dumpling itself didn't fall apart. While they looked incredible, the dumplings again were just lacking flavor to me. I was excited about getting the boba tea but that too tasted a little off. It was less creamier than most that I've had, and the boba were smaller in size. Honestly, nothing compares to Saint Alp's. When I go out to eat, I kind of expect to be impressed or wowed, especially for a $23+ lunch. I'm a decent home cook, and can tell the difference between fresh vs. processed. I can tell the food is fresh food and not processed, but some serious depth of flavor is not present in the food. I'm not sure if I would come back, but if I did, I would try different things. read more

A noodle bar / dumpling house in Weston? My immediate reaction was doubting the authenticity of the food. I waited a few months after it first opened to work out all the logistics and operational kinks. Then on a sunny afternoon I stepped into this small but tastefully decorated restaurant. It was towards the end of lunch and nearly all the tables were occupied, all 10 of them which isn't many. I ordered the Three-day Pork Ramen, some pan-seared dumplings, and braised pork belly buns. Much to my surprise, they were all pretty on point. The pork belly used in the ramen appears to be the same cut as the pork belly buns, which is juicy and tender. Since then, I had came back a few more times, introducing it to many friends. What amazes me is the consistency of the quality of their food. The hard-boiled egg in the ramen is cooked to perfection with the yoke just watery enough, and it is exactly the same every time I'm here. I believe perfecting something once is easy, but delivering it consistently is hard. So they earn high marks on that. I also appreciate the cafe-style where the food is ordered and paid at the counter and brought to your table when it's ready. It is so much more efficient and saves a lot of time. Who couldn't use more time? read more

Delicious Chinese food that's casual, really good quality and affordable, what else can you ask for especially in the burbs! We came here on a Saturday night and the place was packed so it's definitely a popular restaurant in the area. We got the shrimp fried rice (great quality shrimp and so many!), the fried buns with condensed milk (kids will love this!), spicy noodles, and minced pork noodles. Everything was delicious. Also it's BYOB! read more

Love this place. Weston has needed a place like this for as long as I can remember, and I moved here in '86. The place is fun, different and perfect for a quick fix or a full meal. The pork and chive dumplings are fantastic, and the CoCo sandwich was delicious. The meat was marinaded perfectly and it was wrapped in the best scallion pancake I have ever had. I'll be heading back for round three very soon. The team is a bit green, not quit sure of their roles yet, but that's to be expected for such a new place. Oh, and it's BYOB. It's perfect. read more

They have good food here, we came on a sunday night and it was pretty busy. The staff is friendly and the prices are very fair for what they serve. The food wasn't greasy which was a huge plus. Soup dumplings would be nice but the food was good. We had a few different dumplings, kim chee fried rice, sweet fried buns, and then some tai buns. Everything was good. Random location but parking is easy. read more

The menu from Dumpling Daughter was so enticing -- so full of promise. The menu had all my favorites and I could practically taste most of the dishes in my mind so I had a hard time choosing between all of the dishes that we rarely see in the Americanized restaurants that dot the Western suburbs. Sadly, the taste of the dishes that actually arrived fell well short of what I was expecting. The pork and napa dumplings might be the biggest disappointment. Yelp has a review with a picture of six beautifully browned dumplings -- mine did NOT look like that picture. Three were well browned, two were slightly brown and one was pale white. I like greasy food but three of them were so covered with oil that I blotted them with napkins before eating them. The filling was moist but lacked flavor and one was sufficiently undercooked inside that I wouldn't eat it. The chicken dumplings in Sichuan sauce also failed to impress. The sauce had big chunks of fresh garlic and it generally had the flavor I was expecting from the dish but had almost no peppery spice to it at all. The chicken filling was crumbly and dry and generally not appealing. Overall the dish was more of a reminder of dishes I will travel to eat elsewhere as opposed to something I want to eat. For those of us stuck in Metro West, Sichuan Gourmet in Framingham does a credible version of this dish. The filling in the roast pork buns had no flavor. The Dan Dan Mien came the closest to the dish I was expecting. It had sesame; it had spice; and most importantly, it had the pickled vegetable that is so often lacking when the dish is made at Americanized places. However, I still would have liked a bit more heat and in the end, these noodles were just OK. I am disappointed to say that the thing Dumpling Daughter does best is to remind me of food that I love but that can be gotten better elsewhere, albeit with a little more travel time. read more

Having dined (in the past) at Sally Ling's and reading the reviews of this restaurant in Weston we tried it out yesterday. The very good: The pork dumplings The very bad: The steamed beef buns. Truly almost no filling and all bun. No taste at all. Dan Dan Mien. Almost inedible. Crispy chicken wings. They tasted exactly (no exaggeration) like the chicken wings from Star Market. I would appreciate management responding to this post to tell me I am wrong. I would not recommend this establishment nor would I go again. read more

4.5 stars! Dumpling Daughter brings a welcomed change to Weston's town center, expanding the variety of dining options (though there aren't too many to begin with...). I brought my dad here during the lunching hour and I was happy to see a bustling joint - the tables were filled and people were waiting in line. When it was our turn to order, I was pleasantly surprised to see Nadia - the owner - at the register, and asked her for her recommendations. My dad and I split the following: * Dumplings - pan seared pork and napa cabbage * Taiwanese buns - braised pork belly * Grandma's Beijing meat sauce over spaghetti All three dishes were delicious though our favorite was the braised pork belly Taiwanese buns - the pork belly was incredibly tender with just the right amount of sauce and ratio of ingredients. The dumplings were good and fried perfectly though note the dough is on the thick side. And the spaghetti we devoured too - we weren't sure of the meat type used - pork? - and it is carb/noodle heavy with not that many vegetables. We also ordered a braised beef Beijing noodle soup for one of my siblings so can't comment on that but I sampled the broth and it has a lovely kick! Note since it was for take out, they gave us two containers - one containing the broth and the other with the noodles and toppings. This is a casual joint. You order at the cash register and if you're dining in you will get a number where the team will bring you your food at the table of your choice. Nadia was incredibly sweet and checked in with customers to see how the food was - kids even came up to her to tell her they loved her food which imo is one of the best ways to give compliments! If there is no parking available in front of Dumpling Daughter there is parking in the back of the grocery store. Overall we enjoyed our meal and my dad is hard to please! but thought it was a little pricey for a quick-ish lunch (total was ~$38) though we did stuff our faces to try multiple items and agreed we would be back!! I hope wish the best for Dumpling Daughter and hope they will stay for awhile! read more

Amazing food. Very flavorful, well prepared in a clean setting. I love their dumplings, Kimchi, Ramens. U can't go wrong here. Very nice spot in the heart of Weston read more

Dumpling Daughter - Veggie Dumpling pan seared and Chicken Cutlet Kimchi Bun - Outta of this world - Bubble Tea Near Me - Weston, Massachusetts

It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. If you want mediocre dumplings and kimchi friend rice than eat here. It's just ehhhhh.

My father and I came in for lunch. It was our first time and we love Dumplings. We had the chicken dumplings, bbq pork buns, spring rolls and Beijing meat sauce over spaghetti. The chicken dumplings were pure perfection. The pork buns had great flavor and were light and fluffy. The only negative for the pod, buns was that we wish it had more filling. The spring rolls were good, very crispy, but lacking flavor. The Beijing meat sauce was great and was a good size portion. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Excellent food, consistent and with great quality. Dumplings are lovely and scallion lo mien is outstanding. Brussels are terrific. We eat here at least once a month and it's always terrific. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time last week and were astonished at how little there is to say that is positive. The portions were very small for the price, there was very little flavor in many of the dishes and The dumplings were bland and rather doughy. The only dish that was pretty good was the brussels sprouts but there were only 8-10 extremely small brussels sprouts in a very small container that was half full for $12. Virtually everything was disappointing. Very sad to say we will not be returning. read more

Brought the family here on a cold Sunday looking for a nice relaxed "brunch"- we'd heard good things and were excited to get some soup and dumplings! Everyone in the store was so nice and the owner Nadia and her husband were very helpful in helping us order. There is no waiter service, you grab a table and order at the counter. The restaurant is pretty swanky and reminds me more of someplace in the South End than suburbia. We ordered almost half the menu! Make sure to ask for any specials because we didn't see them until we went up to the counter. Highlights: any of the dumplings, the wonton soup and the scallion pancake. It's reasonably priced, but perhaps not if you're used to cheap takeout. This is freshly prepared food with good quality ingredients- it's not cheap. If I had any criticisms, it would be that the menu needs more non-carb items. Maybe it's what we ordered. The Boston suburbs are finally starting to wake up with food choices! Ming Tsai from Wellesley's Blue Ginger was a trailblazer. But Dumpling Daughter, as the name implies, is the next generation. Can't wait to go back and order the other half of the menu. read more

I came here after work one night and am so happy I finally did! The restaurant is very clean and décor very nice. My friend and I tried the chicken and cabbage dumplings, vegetable dumplings, roasted pork buns and an order of the dan dan mien. The portions are on the small side so they are ideal for sharing! They also have delicious bubble tea as well. The owner is very gracious and friendly. She gave us great suggestions and also was walking around checking in on everyone. Dumpling Daughter is worth checking out! Hint: Definitely get a few different things to share. That way you can taste a little of everything. read more

I grew up with Nadia Liu. Her parents introduced me to what real Chinese food was from a very young age. When I heard that she was opening a restaurant that featured much of the cuisine that she enjoyed growing up, I was beyond excited. I wanted to love the restaurant, but I promised myself that I would rate the food objectively when I tried it. It took me many months to get around to finally eating there, but tonight, I finally did. Did I love it? I did. I spend a lot of time trying to find East Asian restaurants that I like... and finally one opens up in my home town. I'll warn you: If you're looking for gloppy neon colored sickly sweet sauces coating broccoli and greasy doughy fried chicken, this place is not for you. If you're looking for a fusion of traditional Chinese influenced Asian dishes, make sure you come here. A lot. I started off with the steamed pork and chive dumpling. They were great. They were incredibly fresh, simple, and well executed. Dumplings are always a subtly flavored affair, but the beauty is in how the cook can let the flavors of the meat and vegetable shine through. For my main course, I ordered the three day pork ramen. You should too. That pork belly will haunt my dreams. It's Nadia's take on red cooked pork. The pork flavor is incredible, with the subtle flavors of five spice and soy supporting that amazing porky goodness that you get from a good piece of pork belly with the fat intact. The tea eggs are cooked perfectly with a custardy yolk that is enhanced by the not too overpowering yet wonderfully flavorful broth. The flavors married perfectly. It's going to take me a while to try the rest of the dishes, but I will. You should too. read more

Had a huge craving for dumplings and saw this place on Phantom Gourmet. I knew I needed to go. The place was great. The owner was there and she was really friendly. Food came out as it was cooked and the steamed dumplings were terrific. The wonton soup was fantastic as well. I'll be coming back here real soon to try more things for sure. read more

Dumpling Daughter - Wonton soup and steamed pork dumplings! What more could you want?! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Weston, Massachusetts

I DREAM about this place, it's so good! Everything is so tasty and their spring rolls taste just like the one my mom makes. read more

Dumpling Daughter - Bubble Tea Near Me - Weston, Massachusetts

This place is a hidden gem. Everything here is authentic, fresh and delicious. I loved the vegetable steamed dumplings, wonton soup, ramen, bubble tea and spring rolls. I'll definitely be returning!!! Highly recommend. read more

I have been going to this place since it opened in Weston Center. The food was great back then. The dumplings were made by the staff at that time. Went there yesterday for takeout. I ordered the pork, chicken dumplings, the baby bok choy, the Chau sho bao and the scallion lo mein. I was disappointed by the quality. They must have changed methods of the dumpling. Skin was too thick. The filling inn the buns was tasteless. The red bean filled buns is not authentic. Everything except the baby bok choy and the lo mein tasted like it came from a factory frozen and steamed. The only thing that was alright was the lo mein... sad to see that the quality of the food has gone done and not true to when they first opened... disappointed. read more

My mom makes the best dumplings in the world. She unfortunately lives on the other side of the planet, so when she comes to visit she makes me enough dumplings to last several months so that I'm not too deprived in her absence. I stumbled upon this place on Yelp and thought it was calling out to me - I'm so a dumpling daughter!! I ordered: Coco wrap Pork and cabbage pan seared dumplings Taiwanese pork buns Coco wrap - this is a menu item I order ALL THE TIME in NYC at a dumpling place in Queens. Unfortunately this rendition was a bit of a disappointment to my palate - it wasn't as flavorful as I had expected. Pork and cabbage pan seared dumplings - they were delicious! I just wish the skins were thinner, and that I could actually taste the cabbage. There was also a giant oil slick on these and left bobs of oil when I dunked it in the soy sauce. They have a tiny sauce area with sriracha, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger sauce (soy sauce with ginger). I was expecting match sticks of ginger in the ginger sauce, but no luck! I also wished they had like chopped scallions here so that you can "make your own sauce". I really appreciate what they're trying to do here, it's unexpected for a place like Weston. I loved the atmosphere, and the cashier helped me to order which I appreciated. read more

I've had dumplings/buns in Asia, NYC, and LA and these are easily the best, at least per my personal tastes. Everything here is good, from the Dan Dan, to the sauteed string beans, to the BBQ pork buns. These guys know their flavors, and seasoning on all the buns/dumplings are spot on. Even the ramen is incredible. For the buns in particular, you can taste the quality of the rice flour. The texture is different and much better than your cookie cutter rice flour that you would see at any given eatery in Chinatown. I love this place. I just wish it wasn't so far out of the way! The service is also great. Seriously though, get the Dan Dan. It's like a savory punch in the face. read more

This place was so interesting! It's like Chipotle meets dumplings. Fresh, tasty, and filling, I think I'll come back here often. The staff were very friendly and the owner was so sweet. She made sure we understood the menu, answered any questions we had and checked in on us as we dined. We came for lunch in the middle of the week and was surprised to see that it was PACKED. They handled the crowd very well and barely waited 5 minutes for our food. Very cool place. Will be back again soon! read more

Love this place. I stop in every so often for a quick lunch during the week. They're always busy but I never have a hard time finding a table. I've tried many items on the menu and I don't have a complaint about any of them. Little Chicken Dumplings in Szechuan sauce are amazing. Beef steamed buns. Sally's Spring Rolls are truly the best I've ever had. Grandma's Spaghetti is my favorite noodle dish. Portions are perfect and I think the cost/value is spot on to the quality Mango Bubble Tea is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this pace for a quick lunch or a fun dinner. read more

Bland food, not coming back. Taste like what I ate in college in my dorm room. Head to San Francisco or Jean & Lee Kitchen in Newton. read more

Down home Chinese fare that hits the taste buds and not the wallet. Menu has a variety of Asian dishes ranging from rice bowls and ramen to dumplings and buns. Very delicious fast casual chinese-ish restaurant read more

Tucked in a cute little plaza, in a quintessential New England town, you'll find this gem. My wife was in I WANT DUMPLINGS mode. So, we went. The restaurant is nicely styled, relaxed, comfortable and clean. Good food helps too. Which they have plenty of. Dumplings and dipping sauce were great. Noodle soup dish was loved by my wife. And, the steam buns were ok/good. They were just a little under filled and the dough was a little dry. But, all in all, IT's all good. Check out the Dumpling Daughter! read more

This place is amazing! The soups are delicious, the buns are just right and everything in between is just perfect! The service is great and a nice calm place if you have a family with you. read more

Amazing food in this small restaurant with several tables. The fried rice is particularly good, as are the spicy chicken dumplings. Almost everything is worth trying. I would drive an hour to eat here. Flavored bubble tea drinks. read more

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I want to like this place. Unfortunately the food is too salty a bit overpriced, and not that tasty. I have been here twice and I don't think I'll go back. The salad was strange, the soup was very salty and not interesting, the dumplings were mushy and tasteless, and the lo mein was fair. Previously, I had the tofu which is good and the pork belly which was gross. Too many other good restaurants around. read more