Very attentive service on a Saturday morning. The sound of Chinese pop music plays quietly in the background just enough you can still hear the lyrics but also the conversation from nearby tables. The dining area is one room, from what I could see, but very clean. You can see the kitchen where there are stacks of steamer baskets used for the soup basket. Some table had printed drinks menu but we got a handwritten one. All the menus are laminated and you're given a whiteboard marker to mark what you would like to order. We ordered some appetizers/snacks along with soup dumplings and the crispy coconut shrimp balls. Shortly after ordering, the side dishes and appetizers appeared. The dough sticks were a simple beige food for the child who happily munched on it. It's a fried dough sticks that didn't seem too greasy. Each half can still break into two smaller sticks for smaller bites. Traditionally it's paired with soy milk but we had already ordered a lot of food. The cucumber garlic salad was crispy, flavorful, and slightly sweet. Little threads of carrot added a bit of textural difference and color. The garlic provided a small bite without overpowering the fish. It's a kid-friendly dish as long as they are okay with cilantro! This is a must order. The scallion pancake with beef with also a huge hit. It's crispy and flaky (but not crumbly) and it's served with slices of beef, what appeared to be some sweet sauce (hoisin maybe?) and thinly shredded scallions. It was similar to Peking Duck but with a scallion pancake and beef instead of the thin pancake and duck. The thinly shredded scallions add a bit of a kick and freshness that counteracts the oil from the scallion pancake. The coconut-crispy shrimp balls were a huge hit. This dish was whole, headless, fried shrimp tossed in a sweet sauce then dusted with shredded coconut, served with some slices of pineapple. It reminded us a bit of mayo-shrimp dishes but with coconut. An order of the chicken soup dumplings were placed just because most of the soup dumplings contain pork. It was recommended over the other non pork shrimp and zucchini dumplings. They don't seem very hot until you get your first big bite. Took a nibble, drank some of the broth, and then with a bigger bite realized there was still more broth! Ginger, soy sauce, and chili crisp/oil is available on the table, but the juicy soup dumplings were perfect on their own. The steamer of rainbow dumplings was also quickly devoured with the black truffle (pork), mala spicy pork, and shrimp/zucchini being the favorites. Each soup dumplings had its own unique taste. Upon hearing the shrimp/zucchini was liked because it was refreshing, an order of those were also placed. Once they arrived, I had to agree they were very good. They have a different taste and texture and even though I thought the chicken was good, I found myself quickly devouring the steaming soup dumplings. While we ate, our drinks were constantly refilled and we were asked if we needed anything, even ginger slices. With the clean, prompt, service that comes along with delicious foods, we're bound to come back to try the other foods! read more

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Came in on a Saturday night and it was pretty quiet and spacious. We were greeted immediately and we were able to sit down immediately once entering in the restaurant. The food was so delicious and the portions were quite large. Every bite was flavorful, thankfully I was able to try out my wife's food as well, which was also really good. I will definitely be coming back for more. read more

Dumpling District - Pork Soup Dumplings 6 - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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The food is really good! I ordered a sweet and sour pork ribs rice bowl. It was very fresh and delicious, really above my expectations! My husband ordered a spicy beef noodle soup, don't remember the name but it is on the back of the menu and it tasted very authentic and yummy. Portion is very generous! A nice little restaurant with authentic food I would say! Why i didn't give it a 5 star, maybe a little bit update job needed for the lady's room ! read more

Couldn't decide what for dinner tonight so we stopped by district dumplings to check it out. I've only been here for a few months, but it's nice to know that dumplings and dim sum is so close.. We ordered the rainbow soup dumplings and was totally impressed. This is a wonderful start to try each different dumpling and discover which one is your favorite . Mine is probably the mala which is spicy pork. We also ordered the pork fried dumplings, which were meaty and delicious . Service was impress, helpful without being overbearing. We will definitely add this to one of our favorite places in this shopping center. read more

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Ordered for pickup and it was ready within 25 mins. They ain't lying about that truffle dumpling, it's delicious and filling. We also got some General Tso's chicken and it was perfectly crispy and had great sweet flavor. The scallion pancake was interesting cause I usually think they're softer but this was super crunchy. Not bad, just different. Pork soup dumpling and pork/vegetable wonton in peanut butter spicy sauce were good (my wife preferred them over the truffle, which she found too rich, but for me, truffle was better). Plenty of seating inside too and lots of parking outside. Happy to have eaten food from here. read more

Was on the hunt for something new and stumbled across this place. Hands down, one of the best soup dumpling places in the DMV and very well worth the drive into Germantown for a visit. Recommend getting the assorted soup dumplings (pork, crab & pork and the truffle are so freaking good) to figure out what full order you want. Also really loved the pork wonton with chili and peanut oil and pan fried pork dumplings which aren't actually fried bao (like how it is at other places) they also serve some rice and noodles dishes and even reg take out American classics like general tso which I hope to try on my next visit. The drinks are also super good (Korean pear sparkler is non alcoholic and refreshing). Plenty of parking and service was solid. Highly recommend if you have a xiao long bao craving and want something different (and imo better than the MoCo classics of bobs and shanghai). read more

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Worth trying this place out! My mom and I went to grab dinner and we got: - Rainbow Soup Dumplings - Pork Pan Fried Buns (6) - Pork + Shrimp Shumai (4) - Wontons in Peanut Butter Spicy Sauce with Pork & Vegetable (8) Everything tasted delicious and I love being able to try out all 6 flavors of the soup dumplings at once. Our favorite was the crab meat & pork and black truffle (pork). We got handed a menu where we can mark how many we want of different items for the servers to take. And the food all came out pretty quickly. The only thing I hope they can expand on is their vegetables section. They only had 2 options to choose from. We went on a Sunday evening so it wasn't too busy but I also think it's probably cause it's a fairly new place (it replaced Bonchon). Not too loud which is always a plus :) Plenty of parking which is always a win in my eyes haha read more

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My sister and I finally made it to this restaurant. It is their first dine-in restaurant. I have not been to their other locations. Restaurant is bright and roomy. Plenty of party. The service was wonderful. The menu is a smaller side - but working g on a dine-in version instead. We are a complete scallion pancake snob. Although this is closer to the authentic one, it could use more scallions. We dif like the crispy, flicky layers, yey soft center. The cucumber and garlic was light and refreshing. The salty rice roll- the ratio of filligs to rice could be higher but it was tasty. Chicken soup dumplings were excellent however, they were not saved with gingers. We has ask for them and they brought very minimal amount. That was a disappoint. The pan fried pork buns were excellent. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

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Everything we ordered were tasty. Rainbow soup dumplings (like a dumpling sampler) make their menu somehow unique and there's an instruction on how to eat them. The stir-fry noodles aren't oily like chow mein or similar types of noodles. It's more on the softer boiled in broth like thing, huge cuts of mushroom but tasty! My daughter wasn't a fan though because it was a kind of soupy. Shumai was meaty and filling. Cucumber salad is good but I've tasted better ones. These times, it's considered to be an affordable place to eat. Good with groups. Servers were nice. Ample parking available. Bathroom isn't in its best shape but acceptable. Located near an Asian store and boba place so that's a bonus. read more

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The favorites - pork pan fried dumplings, spicy pork soup dumplings, wontons with peanut sauce, scallion pancake, and pork belly with rice Friendly and fast service Plenty of parking Floors and bathroom could have been cleaner read more

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So excited that I finally got to try this place out! Went here for dinner on a Saturday night and it was pretty empty so we were seated right away. Our server was kind and explained the menu to us. I ordered the beef noodle soup bowl and soup dumplings to share. The beef noodle soup was good but could use a little more salt in my opinion. I liked the beef though; it was very tender. The soup dumplings were amazing! Plump and delicious. I like how the soup broth inside didn't burn my tongue haha. I'd come back for those and one of the rice dishes next time. It's so nice to have this place in the Germantown area so I don't have to go all the way to Rockville for soup dumplings! read more

Dumpling District - Braised Beef Noodle Soupsoup - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

New dumpling restaurant that seems to have taken over where Bonchon chicken used to be. We ordered the rainbow dumplings and pan fried pork dumplings. The rainbow dumplings were great for photos but some of the flavors were a bit strange, I wasn't a big fan of the mala spicy one and the shrimp and zucchini. The best soup dumplings were the original pork dumplings and crab & pork dumplings, which were juicy with generous portions of meat. But the real star of the meal was the pan fried pork dumplings - they had a perfectly crispy bottom and juicy meaty interior. The ambiance is okay, typical of a fast casual restaurant. The service was very friendly and attentive and parking was free and plentiful right by the restaurant. Pricing was a bit expensive, the rainbow dumplings were $14 for 6 dumplings, but it wasn't too crazy. read more

Dumpling District - Pork pan fried dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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Tried Dumpling District for the first time and it was a really nice experience. I ordered the the fried rice which was great and rainbow dumplings--they were fun, unique, and colorful, but I do wish they had a bit more flavor. The service, though, was excellent! The staff was super helpful especially since it was my first visit. read more

Dumpling District - Dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Can you get full on dumplings? Yes, if you order almost the entire menu. We started with the rainbow soup dumplings filled with delicious broth. I liked the Japanese ladles instead of the soup spoons because it could catch all the broth once you take your first bite into the soft dumpling skin. We got other items besides the fried pork buns and pot stickers. The scallion pancakes were too flaky. It just fell apart the second I picked it up. Cucumbers with garlic sauce was very refreshing. It is a cold dish and the cucumbers were fresh and had a crunch. I ended up eating some of it with the noodles with scallion sauce. The two dishes complimented each other quite well. We also tried one of the rice dishes. The sweet and source pork ribs over rice made it a complete meal. Note: Some dishes were not available last night due to the fact that it was a grand opening. They are the braised beef noodle soup and braised pork ribs over rice. Service was fantastic! read more

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Nearly missed the restaurant during opening weekend, due to the old Bonchon sign. I'm glad I got my bearings! Came here to celebrate my young daughter birthday. She wanted rice coins and dumplings and loves to try new places. We were able to reserve a large table for the extended family. This came in handy as the restaurant filled in quickly. The hype is real as patrons were happy all around. The staff worked hard to make everyone feel accommodated throughout the night. The food was Great and better than the other locations we tried. Everything was delicious! read more

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i think food is decent, pretty. My fav among all is the pan fried bun. Buns and potistckers will squirter at you as well. Somehow, I feel that all the food could be a lot hotter. read more

Dumpling District - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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Watch out bobs Shanghai, dumpling district is a worthy contender to the soup dumplings. Even more, dumpling district offers lots of other great tasty options they excel at like the pan fried pork buns, and the beef over rice. Service was very amicable. Highly recommend and would return for my xlb fix. read more

Dumpling District - Hot Hot and Sour Soup - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Honestly this place wasn't bad but the reason why im giving it a 3 star instead of anything higher is because of the price. I know other places that sell the same things for cheaper and the quality is basically the same. The food here is good but I qould rather drive a little further down and go to Yu noodles in rockville. They also have soup dumplings but theirs are about $5 cheaper and the same. The service here was good as well and the restaurant was basically empty when we got in. Other than that it was decent but im not sure if I will come again. In total we ordered 3 items and it came out to just under $40. read more

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I saw the great reviews on Yelp and decided to try it out with my partner. We came on a Saturday around noon and was one of the very few tables. It was oddly very quiet since there was no music playing in the background. It felt like everyone was trying to not be too loud and risk being overheard. We were quickly sat and ordered the rainbow soup dumplings, scallion pancake, and the pan fried baos. The wait wasn't too long until the scallion pancakes arrived! I will say they are super crispy! BUT, it was inedible due to how oily it was. I'm used to more of a doughy scallion pancake with strong scallion flavor. One bite of this, and my mouth was filled with oil. Onto the rainbow soup dumplings, the only flavor that really stood out was the truffle because of the strong truffle flavor. Aside from that one, they all tasted the same regardless of the meat. I didn't love the broth in the dumpling as it was a bit too sweet to my liking and pretty oily. I also felt like the wrapper was way too thick. I enjoyed the pan fried baos! The dough was delicious, and loved how there was a little bit of soup in there because of the juiciness. I also liked the Shanghai Shumai, I would say it's nothing special but it's good. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be back here again. I was really looking forward to more Shanghai dishes which I feel like it fell short. read more

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They've got great customer service , I would love to see my staff in front though. But overall, stuff is amazing here.

No taste. Very bland. Nice spot and friendly associates but the food was not great. Edible but honestly no flavor and not worth returning. I think we have had such better options like Bob's Shanghai 66 in Rockville MD which makes it tough. read more

Dumpling District - Family lunch break - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Great variety of dumplings. Of course the soup dumplings are flavorful and juicy but the spicy peanut sauce wontons were a game changer! Fast friendly service and clean brand new place. read more

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Oh my gosh I wish I knew this place existed sooner. I had the rainbow dumpling set twice and what can I say except for every flavor delighted me. Try and eat the whole dumpling at once or you'll lose soup haha, or maybe I just don't have the technique down yet. I ordered out but the food came quickly and I like the packaging. Wish more places like this existed around here because it's so cute! read more

Dumpling District - Rainbow Dumpling - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

I was honestly a little hesitant to try it at first since it wasn't very busy when I passed by. But it was nearby, and I was really craving soup dumplings, so I decided to give it a try... and I'm SO glad I did. These were hands down the best soup dumplings I've ever had. And that's saying something because I've tried all the popular spots in NYC and the DMV, and I've even been to Din Tai Fung in Asia. Somehow... these were better. We got the classic pork xiao long bao and the black truffle pork, and both were phenomenal. So much soup inside, so much rich flavor. The wrappers weren't the thinnest I've ever had, but they were just right -- delicate enough without being flimsy, and none of them broke before we got to eat them which is rare lol. You can tell they're made fresh to order, and the quality really comes through. The waiter was also exceptional, he explained everything throughly and provided great service. I left completely full and completely happy. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the flavors -- and next time I'm definitely bringing friends. Total hidden gem. You have to check it out!!! read more

Dumpling District - Pork Soup Dumplings & Black Truffle Soup Dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

I'm here all the time because I work nearby, and I love their dumplings. They have a sit-down dining room and table service, but this place functions more as a fast-casual option for me because I always take it to go. I order ahead, and it's always ready and packed neatly when I arrive; I can just pick up and head to work. My favorites are the soup dumplings and the pan fried pork buns. The soup dumplings are packed with savory soup, which keeps the filling juicy and flavorful. The pan-fried buns have a thicker, fluffier wrapping and a nice texture with the crispy fried bottom. The dipping sauce they provide is the perfect complement, tangy and slightly sweet. I've tried the scallion pancake as well; it was a little greasy, but the flavor was good. Service is friendly and efficient. There's not many places in the area that specialize in dumplings, so this place tucked away in an unassuming shopping center is somewhat of a hidden gem. Highly recommend overall. read more

If you enjoy Dumplings, this place is "Fire". The service is fast and friendly. The restaurant is nice and relaxing. The dumplings are out of this world. Full of flavor and the juice shots out everywhere. The vegetable fried rice had a lot of different vegetables. The spring rolls were super crisp. read more

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A Hidden Gem for Soup Dumpling Lovers! We stopped by Dumpling District and were seriously impressed. We ordered the 6-piece Original Pork Soup Dumplings, 6-piece Black Truffle Pork Soup Dumplings, Salty Sticky Rice, and the 4-piece Shanghai Shumai, and everything exceeded expectations. The soup dumplings were some of the best I've had in Maryland. Perfectly hot and fresh, each dumpling was filled with rich, flavorful broth and wrapped in a skin that held everything together beautifully. They paired perfectly with the soy sauce, ginger, and chili oil provided. The Salty Sticky Rice was a nice surprise, stuffed with fried dough, pickled veggies, and pork floss. It leaned a little sweeter than expected, but still very tasty and unique. The Shanghai Shumai had a great sticky rice texture with bits of mushroom and also went really well with the chili oil. Customer service was also spot-on. Our waiter was friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout the meal. Prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality of food. This place is a must-try if you're a dumpling fan. Definitely underrated and worth a visit! read more

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Outstanding food and service! Bravo! Highly recommend!! Go there for outstanding soup dumplings and pot stickers! read more

Since JDS in Gaithersburg is closed, we couldn't find any good soup dumplings in the area until Dumpling District opened. They offer a variety of flavors, and in my opinion, the best is the crab meat and pork soup dumplings. We also tried the fried noodles, which are similar to Shanghai-style fried noodles and full of flavor. The service is attentive, the prices are very reasonable, and I will definitely come back. read more

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This restaurant serves good food. Their dumplings are delicious. The service is quick and polite. The restaurant is clean. read more

Dumpling District - Rainbow Dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

It's a standalone building conveniently located off of 270 and is visible on Frederick Ave. Ample of parking. Ambience: Open and airy interior, we were sitting in a booth by the window with ample of sunlight, clean and pleasant. Every table is equipped with a sauce tray with chili oil, soy sauce and vinegar, essential dumpling must-have Food: Food came out fast, warm, fresh, and delicious. We were here for the soup dumplings and it didn't disappoint. We had 2 Rainbow soup dumplings which was moist and soft (but not too soft to be picked up), flavorful juice inside with meat. The pork pan fried buns were crispy on the outside and moist inside. Wonton with peanut and chili sauce was just the right amount of spicy with peanut sauce, great overall flavors in one dish. The Salty Rice Roll has sticky rice wrapped with pork sung and fried crullers, best to finish it while it's warm. Cucumber and garlic was a bit too cold when it was first brought out but once it was room temperature it's so delicious. We added an order of the Matcha Red Bean Sesame mochi ball, it was warm and soft and lightly sweet, a must have! Service is friendly, tentative, and prompt. Our water was filled frequently, we were being checked up upon. Our wait staff took the time to explain to us the menu, and I particularly find the little printed instructions on how to eat the soup dumplings helpful. We later learned that it is their soft launch, highly recommended to give this a try! read more

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Still love the pork soup dumplings. I love the pork buns and grilled chicken potstickers. I am glad to see more people enjoying their food but suggestion more people try their food. Yum!! read more

Came in on a late Saturday afternoon for lunch with friends and family. It was not too busy. We ordered a lot of food and it came out little by little, but took an extremely long time. There were 2 waiters in the restaurant, don't know how many staff in the kitchen. The food was a mixed bag. Soup dumplings were decent, I would eat them again. Salty sticky rice, not good. Scallion pancake thin and crispy but not much flavor. My kids liked the pan fried pork bun but I thought it was just ok. One of my kids devoured the pork potsticker. Fried rice was average. My other son loved the pork chop over rice. I would go back to try other things but I hope they increase the kitchen staff!! read more

We picked up lunch at the Dumpling District for the first time today, yummm! The soup dumplings were very flavorful, both the chicken and rainbow. We also got the pan-fried beef dumplings and they were a nice change from traditional vegetable or pork ones. We'll be back! read more

The soup dumplings are an other-worldly bliss. I am also delighted by the traditional dishes, especially the Beef with Broccoli. This has become my favorite local comfort food. read more

Enjoyed the fun spin on various soup dumpling flavors! The wontons in chili peanut sauce was super interesting and my favorite dish to try bc it was unique. Great service and the waitress was very friendly. read more

Dumpling District - Rainbow Soup Dumplings 6 - Shanghainese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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Daddy daughter day... awesome food, staff, and atmosphere! Delicious experience. Chicken steamed dumplings rock!!! Like chicken soup. Orange chicken very flavorful. read more

The sweet and sour soup is very nice. It would be even better if they served it in a slightly bigger bowl. However, all the soup dumplings taste too sweet for me, even though the staff said it's Shanghai-style. When I got back home, I thought about my time living in Shanghai--dumplings there definitely didn't taste that sweet. I really hope they can adjust the sweetness and reduce the amount of fat in the meat filling. My stomach felt a little sick after eating just six dumplings, even though I shared them with my husband. read more

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Dumpling District was decent! We tried the rainbow dumplings, pan-fried pork dumplings, and a chicken and rice dish. The rainbow dumplings were pretty good, each one offering a unique flavor, though we were unsure about the veggie dumpling--it had a very strong taste. The pan-fried pork dumplings were also good, with a perfectly crispy bottom and juicy filling. The chicken and rice dish wasn't overly salty, had a great marinated flavor, and was nice and crispy. The ambiance is typical for a fast-casual place. The service was friendly and attentive, and there was plenty of free parking right next to the restaurant. read more

Dumplings were the strong spot, which is no surprise. The pork dishes were good, and the soup was solid. However, my noodle loving companion was disappointed with that offering. Take out so no words on ambience- service was reasonably fast for delivery read more