I love Dumpling daughter right from day One!!! Also went to an event that they catered...and that was very good. A high-quality place with very fresh ingredients...Always take something home, for later. Phenomenal soup! Great parking and a fun place to window shop arouund the square! read more

The ramen was very good! The dumplings were good, not great. They need to get in to the soup dumpling game. XLB!

Well I tried again. Gave it a year to work out the kinks. Nope. Terrible service without a smile! Awful. Food is fine but the service is a joke. Takes forever to get food. read more

Yummy, homemade, awesome woman owner. Great legacy! So so good- vegan options!!!! Try it- you will love it.

They do really nice Asian food in a casual atmosphere that's family friendly and comfortable. The service is always very good and I dream about the chicken dumplings with Sichuan sauce. Yummy! One of my favorite places in the area. read more

The food was pretty good and the restaurant has a pretty nice atmosphere with some nice decor, but the dumplings on the menu did seem on the pricier side. I was surprised when we received some very plain looking dumplings. I would definitely recommend the pan-fried dumplings over the steamed ones. The golden fried buns, dan dan noodles, ramen, and pork buns were pretty good, but I do still think the food overall was a little pricey. read more

TAKEOUT EXPERIENCE: I picked up takeout during the coronavirus quarantine from the Brookline location. There is no dining-in option which is ok and understandable. I wouldn't have dined in anyway. So my review is directed at the pick up experience. First, this location is next door to Trader Joes so there were no parking spots available. I went on a Saturday around noon so there were no nearby parking spots either. I've gotten take out from other restaurants that will come out and put the food in your trunk if you call them when you're parked in front. For the Brookline location, that's what this restaurant should do to improve the takeout experience which is probably their main way of doing business currently. Second, since you need to park and enter the restaurant to pick up your food, everyone is touching the front door handle. There was a table at the front entrance blocking customers from coming in any further (also understandable to prevent infecting the staff). On the table are the takeout orders. The bag with my food was clearly labeled so it was relatively easy to pick up. The food items were well packaged in my order. The noodles were packed separate from the soup broth so they were fresher when combined at home. The dumplings came packed in a black plastic container with microwave safe clear tops (no mention about whether the black plastic container itself was safe to microwave but I will assume they are). I appreciated the microwave-safe packaging because most people are going to do some bit of microwaving to kill any coronavirus just in case. FOOD QUALITY: I thought the food was mediocre in quality. I don't think getting takeout (vs dining in) had that much impact on food quality since I ordered soups (easy to microwave) and dumplings (I just steamed them at home). I thought the food was ok (like 3 star ok) and similar to many other places in and around Boston. I wasn't particularly impressed with any of the noodle soups or dumplings that I ordered. Other Taiwanese restaurants have impressed me more with one or two items that would keep me from returning (such as the freshness of the dumpling skins or the mouth-watering experience of a perfect pork belly bun, etc.). I guess I was expecting more. However, don't get me wrong...I appreciate that they are an option in Brookline. Having stated my personal (adult) opinion on the food, I have to say that both my children liked the shrimp dumplings. My 8 yo son, who doesn't usually even like shrimp, said they were his favorite. My 5 yo daughter liked the glass noodle Grandma's Beijing Meat Sauce over Spaghetti. It was slightly sweet, and I think she liked slurping at the long glass noodles. ENVIRONMENT: It looked very clean inside. I only had a brief peak while picking up my food. All the tables and chairs were removed so there was bare floor between the entrance and the industrial-appearing kitchen toward the back. The facilities look modern and clean. read more

I tried to order via telephone while driving home. Must called 15 times, so just drove there to put in my order. When I got there I was told that they would not take my order in person, that I had to call it in. Ridiculous. read more

I had heard about Dumpling Daughter and had been wanting to try it out for a couple of weeks now. I finally went and was disappointed. The restaurant itself was very clean and the location was nice. I went for the dumplings but since I don't eat meat I wanted to try the vegetable dumplings. The woman taking my order said they were out of vegetable dumplings so I ended up getting the veggie spring rolls. They were okay, I've had better. I also ordered the vegetable ramen and it just wasn't good. The broth had a weird taste and it didn't have much flavor. It tasted very bland. I had a bubble tea which was pretty good. I might go back to try the dumplings and give this place another chance, but as of right now it's not a place I'd recommend. read more

Ordered Braised Beef Beijing Noodle Soup $12. VERY DISAPPOINTING, minimal flavor, loaded with noodles, tasteless meat, broth and overpowering soduim! The quality was quite poor for the price. An order of dumplings was less than ordinary. Emphasis here is on a fast food production line. This was a second trip to this restaurant, a third trip is not anticipated. read more

Had some pork dumplings they were really good ,wonton soup and fried rice it's really good!! It's really quick service!!!

I'm surprised the reviews are so low?! Clean, good, comfort food.... At a good price. This place is worthy of better and is a great little restaurant! Braised beef Beijing noodles were tasty.. Broth was full of flavor and beef was tender. Highly recommend read more

Second time at Dumpling Daughter. We had take out there and it was excellent. The dining in experience was fun too, with many families there. The owner made a point to come over and welcome us and listen to our feedback on the food. This is our new "go to" place for well-made "real" Chinese food. This owner is clearly knowledgeable about quality sourcing ( Captain Mardens fish and interesting Chinese vegetables) and the quality show in the finished product. I think this place will just keep getting better, specials were especially good. You do order at the counter but then are served your dishes. Bring your wine and they will open and offer glasses. We will definitely be back and we are eager to try the rest of the menu! Anne read more

I came here on a Sunday evening for dinner. The owner of this restaurant was really friendly (hence two stars). However, the food was subpar and overpriced. I ordered the following: 1. Three-day pork ramen ($12) Nothing really special. The egg was way overcooked. Compared with other Boston ramen places, such as Ganko Ittetsu or Santouka, the ramen here is a joke. 2. Pork buns (3 for $4) and pork and chive dumplings (6 for $6) These things were not much better than the frozen dumplings and buns you can buy in a supermarket. read more

The food was very underwhelming. We got the children dumplings in Sichuan sauce (1 star: very chewy, no flavor), scallion lomein (1 star: oily, tasteless) and vegetable fried rice (3 star: average, not bad). read more

If you want real authentic Dumplings, you have to try this place. I have tried every kind of dumpling they offer. I can't pick a favorite because they are all so good. The goji berry chicken soup is the owners mom's recipe. It was delicious and made me think of my mom's homemade chicken soup. My favorite item on the menu has to be the Pork Belly Buns. The pork was so tender and juicy and the sauce was fingerlicking good. I never had Pork Belly Buns as good as these anywhere else. Also, I can never come here with out grabbing a bubble Tea to go. I get the Black Sesame Bubble Tea with boba with extra ice. Being a college student this place made me feel at home when ever I came here. The food is home-made with secret family recipes. The staff is very happy to serve you. The dinning room is so artsy and homely. They even have beautiful pillows that make you feel comfortable while you eat, but yet give off the homely feeling. The staff is very friendly, and is quick to answer any questions about the menu, If you are indecisive like myself, they will help you make a final selection. Since I love this place so much, I bought one of their super soft t-shirts made from organic cotton. I love wearing this t-shirt and when they ask me about Dumpling Daughter, I always brag about how good the home-made food is. There is no other place like this. All the other places are just imitations. This is the REAL DEAL!!! Can't wait for my next Dumpling Daughter day!!! read more

Very disappointing. Everything is being made from frozen or dried things... Nothing is home made...

Love that it is s nut-free restaurant! I rotate between the chicken and Napa cabbage, pork and Napa cabbage dumplings and never leave without the Szechuan chicken dumplings. I also never leave without getting at least one or two of the varieties of steamed buns. My daughter's favorite is the Dan Dan Mien, my favorite is the fried rice and I usually get the bok choy to put on it and then I sometimes will drive by in the afternoon just to get a bubble tea. There were so many flavors but I prefer the simpler ones like the green tea. read more

I'd like to start with that I lived in China for two years. This place was very disappointing. I've bought dumplings from Chinese grocery stores in the United States that taste better than these dumplings. The Sichuan sauce chicken dumplings are made for Americans the sauce was sweet and disgusting. It should be spicy and hot. The BBQ pork buns taste they came out of the freezer. I wanted to love this place. This place is not authentic nor is it impressive. read more

Finally. somewhere to enjoy real chinese comfort food! These are the dishes we always ate at home, very nostalgic and comforting. What a hidden gem in Weston - finding the place is a feat in itself, but once you are there, they do not disappoint. We loved the pan fried dumplings - light wrappers (not doughy) and perfectly crisp with the right amount of filling. Hubby liked the steamed chicken ones but I'm partial to the traditional. The Coco wrap is probably my fave thing on the menu - crispy scallion pancake with marinated beef and hoison sauce - the combo is perfect and the best chinese sandwich I've ever had. The chicken soup made from scratch is legit - and coming from a chinese family, I know. The clear light colored broth is the giveaway - my son loved the noodles and even drank most of the broth. The Sally Ling's Spring Roll was awesome too - and don't forget the chinese donuts - the fried steamed buns with sweet milk, so decadent and different. So we have one member of the family who is now gluten free and the beef salad was phenomenal - and the fact that they label things GF was very helpful. It's so hard to find GF items with taste. Last but not least, the grandma's meat sauce -nothing takes me back to childhood like this dish and they nailed it. I almost expected my own grandma to waltz out of the kitchen. I met the owner, Nadia, and she was very sweet and enthusiastic. We joked that this was like going "home" without all the drama. She really wanted to bring a piece of her past into the lives of others and I truly hope she does well. Just off of the Pike, or 128, it may be an adventure to get there, but once you are there, it's totally worth it. read more

First time here. Drove in from Chelsea for a culinary adventure. Walked in and was not greeted - walked up to the counter after noticing the Order Here sign and looked at the menu. The woman at the counter was too busy with a personal phone call to bother greeting us. Another woman came behind the counter and took our order. Another couple walked up and got the grand treatment because it was their first time in (?!). Not cool, Dumpling Daughter. Onto the food. The pan seared pork and napa cabbage dumplings were nothing special. The soy sauce was served in cheap plastic to go containers. As I was eating, I noticed that the buns were in a large plastic bag and the woman putting them into the steamer handled the buns without gloves. Gross. I lost my appetite and won't be back again. read more

Being heavily influenced by the Asian cuisine my parents raised us on, my family was super excited when we heard that a Chinese restaurant would be opening in Weston Center. However, we were disappointed by the quality of the food after getting dinner from Dumpling Daughter on Saturday. We tried the dumplings, ramen, pork and beef buns, and "Grandma's Meat Sauce Over Spaghetti" which was really jia-jiang myun. The pan-fried dumplings were better than the steamed ones, however they sometimes had some suspicious, hard and small bone-like objects in them. They weren't really "good" dumplings, but they were greasy and sweet so the flavor was fine. The buns had very little meat actually in them as they were mostly air. The frozen ones from Chinatown are cheaper and better. The ramen was most disappointing-- Dumpling Daughter was quite ambitious to try to cater both dumplings and ramen in the same house as a new restaurant, but I have to say that this was the most salty broth I've ever had, though the noodles themselves were good. The jia-jiang myun was salty as well, but not as bad as the ramen, as the flavor was still pretty good. It's a pretty expensive place given what it is and has small serving sizes when it comes to the dumplings and buns. They offer dumplings at $1 a piece and only six per serving. I'd like to see some non-carb dishes added to their menu as well. When asked what vegetable dishes they had, they offered cucumber salad or sticky rice with red beans; neither of which is a vegetable or a substantial dish. Chinese take-out is usually unhealthy/greasy but delicious and cheap, however, what Dumpling Daughter offered was rather awful and expensive (dinner came out to be $50 for three people). I certainly hope that this place can improve the quality of their food and give merit to what their intentions are. read more

I can't believe all the positive reviews here; there were so many things wrong with this place I don't know where to begin. 1. The ambience is most unpleasant, more like a McDonalds than anything else. 2. You go up to the counter to order and then they bring the food to your table. Fine, but none of the workers seem to know what's going on--no line, no sense of organization, the wrong food arrives. We had to go back to the counter and beg for paper plates and straws. We had to plead for some soy sauce and chili oil. 3. The food is mediocre. Not disgusting, but not good. I've had much better buns out of the freezer compartment at the Super 88. The dumplings were ok, but small. I've had better dumplings out of the freezer as well (for a tenth of the price). The shrimp rice bowl was a few shrimp in a gooey sauce on some sort of crisped rice that tasted more like a building material than food. The Dan Dan noodles consisted of a couple tablespoons of jarred bean paste over Prince spaghetti. Dreadful. 4. There are some good Chinese restaurants in the suburbs now. My current favorite is the Sichuan Gourmet on Rte 9 in Framingham (and their satellite in Brookline). Go there instead. It's a day later and I'm still angry. It was my worst lunch experience in quite some time. read more

Love the fried rice bowl but a little pricey, definitely worth it. Great portions though!

I only get Dan Dan noodles and sometimes spring rolls, and always to go. I call in the order from my car and the food is usually ready when I walk in. The people who work the counter are always very friendly and quick. I will add that I got Dan Dan noodles when they first opened and the quality was not there, dry and no flavor. After a year I tried again and they were fine, and have been fine since. After reading some of the other reviews here I will probably try some dumplings. read more

This was one of the really good places I've been to around Needham and Newton. Their service is really good although there's a bit of hurriedly process of ordering the meal. Nevertheless, the food is really good and hard to choose from. I've been to this place 3 times so far and would love to go back when close by. read more

This is the most wonderful combination of innovative Chinese cuisine and a low-key atmosphere I can imagine.

My Taiwanese dining guest and I decided to take a drive and head here to get some variation from the Boston XLB/soup dumplings scene, and went off the vibrant reviews of the place, and oof, what a let-down. To start, the gua bao (braised pork belly) was incredible, and honestly worth a drive back for takeout. We also got the "spaghetti with grandma's meat sauce" which is akin to a pasta ragu. I didn't care for it much, but I was told it was very nostalgic of a Taiwanese grandma's cooking, and for that craving really hit the spot for her. Leading up to the soup dumplings, we found the seating to be a bit odd, and lots of people seemed to be confused whether to bus their own table, sit, or wait to be seated. We followed someone else's lead, but some signage or staff help would have been useful. It was also *freezing* anywhere by the door, and they're sorely in need of a heavy curtain to keep the cold out. It really killed the enjoyment of the ambiance for us completely. Okay so, then the XLB's come, and every single one is broken. We have no soup. No soup for you. Our server can clearly see them, and no one including her bothered to do some quality control and have the kitchen fix it. We also don't see a server for the rest of our meal, so we eat a few, and I share the fried rice with my guest (which was tasty enough, and "pretty legit.") Overall, this is a nice local spot, but if we came back, it would be for the gua bao and maybe trying the other baos. It wasn't super enjoyable to sit in the space, and by halfway through the meal, the place was chock full of kids, and people waiting like vultures for a table (and because there's no staff direction, some were a bit rude in how close and obviously they were hovering.) We left feeling disappointed, (and me actually a bit sad that my soup dumpling craving was sorely not satisfied)... comforted only by a good bao... TL;DR: Good for locals, don't go out of your way, inspect your XLBs the second they're set down, and get the pork belly, or two. Two stars for the tasty bao, nil for the rest of the sad, let-down experience. Oh also, seems to be BYOB, good to note beforehand. read more

The food was fine but the cashier was SO RUDE. There wasn't even a line, but she kept staring at me impatiently, rolling her eyes when I was deciding what to order, and I wasn't even taking that long. When I paid she slammed the tablet aggressively towards me and it was just SO MEAN. She totally ruined my experience and would not recommend this place for the bad customer service. read more

I love dumplings and noodle bowls!! First of all the decor is super cute and modern with a hint of Chinese flare. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly to everyone that walks through the door. You can see the staff hand making everything in the back. The menu is simple and delicious. Classic steamed buns, dumplings, rice and noodle bowls. Good loose leaf tea served in individual French press pots. We were starving so we ordered two orders of pan fried dumplings one chicken one pork. I think I liked the pork better if I had to choose but they were both crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A serving of the BBQ pork buns, the dough was perfectly soft and chewy. I had the Three Day Pork ramen and boyfriend had the organic chicken ramen. Both were plentiful, flavorful and beautifully presented. Not overly salty just clean healthy ingredients and flavors. While we were there many people came in for take out it was very busy early on a Saturday night. A few sat in and enjoyed the small dining room. My only problem is it's so far away from where we live. read more

See all

Stopped in for a quick bite on our way to the airport and was blown away by the flavors and authenticity of the food here. The owner, Nadia, was gracious and kind and it is clear that she pours her heart and soul into each and every dish. DO NOT miss the Eggplants or the spring rolls. read more

Being a dumpling aficionado, I had to visit after hearing about this place on Phantom Gourmet. Good, authentic dumplings in Weston, MA? Yeah, alright... Regardless, I took the 35 minute drive out to Weston to see what it was all about. The restaurant is part of a little mini-mall next to a main street that still looked like it was in the middle of nowhere. It was a nice, little spot that looked ideal for a lunch stop. We ordered at the counter and were given a number to take to our table. Soon enough, dishes were pouring out onto our table. We ordered the Crab Rangoons, Pork and Napa Cabbage Dumplings, Steam Roasted BBQ Pork Buns, Golden Fried Buns with Condensed Milk, Braised Pork Belly Taiwanese Buns, Three-Day Pork Ramen and then the Green Tea and Thai Iced Tea Boba. The rangoons were light, crispy and very clean tasting. Very delicious and multiple notches above your standard Chinese take-out place. The pork dumplings were some of a best I've had. Nicely fried and crispy on one side and packed with a delicious pork and cabbage mix. The BBQ pork buns were okay, I have high standards since I get these all the time at China Pearl and they're top notch. The bun was a little too chewy and there wasn't an abundance of meat on the inside. There was definitely an imbalance there. The fried buns were a delicious dessert. Basically fried mini dough balls covered in sweetened condensed milk. Other than my minor (major) heart attack, nothing negative about these fried balls of deliciousness! The pork belly buns... my god. I've had a good amount of pork belly buns and these were definitely some of the best. Good chunk of pork belly, soft and sweet bun, and delicious glaze. These melt in your mouth and are a must get if you go here. Lastly, I found the ramen to be very tasty. It isn't comparable to places like Ippudo or Momofuku but it is a very solid bowl of ramen. The broth was light and tasty and they give you a lot of meat and noodles. Not the best dish here but definitely good. Overall, this trip was a great experience. It was clean and streamlined, the food came out quickly, they have a big menu, the service was very friendly and warm and most importantly, the food was delicious. The only gripe I have with this place is that the prices are a little high compared to other comparable places. The food was delicious and mostly excellent but it should be a little cheaper. Being located in Weston too, I doubt I'd end up coming here over places in Chinatown if I'm not in the area. Whenever I am back in the area this will be my first stop! read more

I so wanted to love this place. The concept is great, the space is beautifully done, all of the artwork and visuals are beautiful. The area is a vast wasteland for decent food, and this place is right on my commute home. I could easily have seen it becoming a twice-a-week dinner stop. The food, however, is bland and boring. The first time we went we were told it would take an hour and twenty minutes to pack up some dumplings, so we passed. Two subsequent visits worked out better, in that we got food. Most recently I ordered all of the different dumpling varieties, two different kinds of pork buns and Grandma's spaghetti and sauce. The chicken and cabbage dumpling was OK, the rest of the order was completely forgettable. The spicy dumplings weren't. The rest just had nothing to recommend them, no improvement over the frozen dumplings from the H Mart, and in most cases not as flavorful -- at a perhaps 10X premium in price. The wrappers are nice, everything seemed fresh, but the fillings just don't pop in any way. Ultimately worth neither the calories nor the price. read more

Great for lunch or easy take out. Eating there is ok but best for pickup to take home. BYOB if you eat there. Website has daily specials listed. read more

The first time was fun, egg drop soup was fantastic. Second time still fun. This last time, the egg drop soup was not quite the same. It was missing something, tasted watered down, I was so bummed. Will go again, maybe just an off night. One other note, when a utensil is dropped, the person behind the counter should not wipe it off with a rag and put it back. read more

The best dumplings, tea, service, and fantastic ramen. Weston has never had such a treat and delight! You will love it!!!

So happy this place opened! Some of the best panfried dumplings I've ever had. The scallion pancake in the Coco Wrap puts Mei Mei's Double Awesome to shame. And the salads (I've had the grilled chicken, the salmon, and the glass noodles) are refreshing and light--the perfect counterbalance to some serious Chinese comfort food. read more

My family enjoys Chinese food as well as ramen, so we are always on the lookout for both. We live in Lexington and it's a hike to get to the ramen places in Cambridge. We also love dumplings and all manner of bao. Add the fact that Dumpling Daughter is run by two asian women (I'm asian american), and I really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, twas not to be. The décor is very nice. Clean, modern, and a nice mix of Asian and contemporary influences. We ordered a variety of dishes to get a sampling of what the restaurant has to offer. To start, we had the bao/buns with a pork filling. The problem with them was that they appeared to have been pre-cooked, so while we were glad that they came out quickly, they were a little burnt, and very dry. Bao should steamed and the bun part moist and hot. These were not. The filling was so-so. My wife and daughter (thought they were hungry) would not finish them. next came the pork belly bao sandwiches. There were quite tasty. If we come again, we would buy multiple orders of these. Good contract between the greens and the pork belly. I LOVE ramen. The ramen here was disappointing. The key to good ramen is the broth. Dumpling Daughter's broth was markedly wan. I know that they say that they have the broth simmer for 3 days, but it's missing an intensity of flavor that is mandatory for good ramen. They should try a bowl of ramen from Sapporo or Shojo to understand why their broth pales in comparison. The pork belly is reasonable, though a bit of char would have been nice. The egg was good -- not as properly runny as Santouka, but better than Sapporo. I would NOT go out of my way for this ramen. Pan fried dumplings were undercooked. We buy frozen dumplings at H-Mart so we know how to cook these. I really really want these folks to succeed. it appears that it's well liked in Weston, but come on folks, the food really should be better. Heat up the buns/bao only when ordered and use a proper steamer. Take the time to make a better ramen broth. The issues that I have articulated have been noted by prior Asian reviewers. You can and should do better than this. Last, I hope that they read this and other reviews -- at least show that you care . . . read more

Delicious food made fresh with high quality ingredients! Always consistently amazing. The brussel sprouts special is too good!! Metrowest needed a place like this read more

Can't believe it took me so long to find this. Weston's restaurant scene is underrated/. Went with a friend and we decided to go tapas style and got one of each other buns and two different dumpling orders. WOW! All I can say is this was a very pleasant surprise. Highlights included golden friend dessert buns and bubble tea :) read more