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    Dumpling Dojo

    4.1 (407 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Beef short rib, shrimp baos.

    So good! Fresh crunchy veggies perfect topping for buns. Sauce was amazing, and the short ribs were so tender.

    PEKING WONTONS
    Jessica G.

    Ordered online for takeout and it was delicious! Ready very quickly, as well. We got the chicken dumplings (fried), pork dumplings (steamed), pork wontons (steamed), short rib buns, and pork fried rice. All very good but my favorite was easily the pork dumplings- whatever sauce on it was amazing! Finished the meal with their oreo cheesecake- SO yummy!!

    CHICKEN WONTONS - delicious!
    Asma A.

    I ordered Dumpling Dojo delivery. I got the chicken wontons and general Tso's chicken bowl with brown rice. The good: everything was packaged well. The wontons were delicious and juicy and I would definitely get them again and try other ones. The general Tso's remained crispy despite the travel. The not so good: the general Tso's was very crunchy, yes, but there was way too much breading to chicken. My jaw actually ached while eating because I was doing so much hard chewing. There was no reprieve of juicy chicken. The sauce was not like any other general Tso's sauce I've had. It was very tangy and not spicy and just didn't really taste familiar. The brown rice was just not good-- it was very dry and stale and pebbly. The vegetables were actually really bad. I think there was some wilted lettuce in there? The mushrooms had a dirt taste and it just was very unpleasant. I think that I would try this again and revise my review after having more of the dumplings. The wontons were genuinely exceptional. I was kind of surprised of how vastly different of an experience I had between the two items I bought. It makes me think that the chicken might be a one-off. We'll see!

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    Mike G.

    Great food and service definitely coming back its a must...Food was fresh favors were hitting on all levels

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    Marta T.

    I didn't meet a dumpling at this place that I didn't love. I love the spicy ones the most. They have pretty good soup dumpling. But what steals the spot light here is the bao buns. The spicy shrimp have my heart. This place is a thrills place - definitely not first date vibes but definitely good food vibes. The service rocks as both times Young L was my server and his recommendation made me leave a happy camper.

    SCALLION PIE was good!
    Edward K.

    Just checked Dumpling Dojo with my daughter and one of her friends. We went on a holiday Monday night at around 6:30 and had a bit of a wait for a table. They were also doing some takeout business. I deliberated between 4 and 5 stars and rounded up because our waitress Jennifer was just that good. Very personable and helpful with the menu. I could tell that there were regulars at some of the tables, on a first name basis with the staff. The decor is trendy and colorful but it's certainly a casual neighborhood vibe. To put it in context, it's not a Chinese restaurant, it's a dumplings/small plates kind of place. I definitely enjoyed the dumplings more than the soup dumplings. The flavor of the soup dumplings is solid but they felt a bit small and uniform, compared to some of the other soup dumplings I've had, the pork belly appetizer was also quite nice. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I also stole a few sesame chicken pieces from my daughter and her friend. They are really nice and crispy, with a reasonable amount of sauce. Solid enjoyable meal!

    GENERAL TAOS CHICKEN DUMPLINGS
    Elizabeth A.

    My husband mentioned this new spot that opened less than 5 minutes from our home. We ordered online and picked up our food.When we picked up the staff was very nice and quick. Inside, the restaurant has high tables and chairs and was pretty packed! It was clean and had a modern look & feel. Now, let's talk about the food. WOW! Kimchi is one of my faves and this kimchi was on point! The sauce on the dumplings and sesame chicken were perfect and not too sweet! My husband and I preferred the filling on the dumplings in the dumpling soup vs the general Tao's chicken, but everything was still absolutely delicious and packed a flavorful punch. Will definitely be returning!

    CAJUN PORK CHOP BOWL
    chris k.

    Amazing food, everything is really good. I love the spicy ramen with the Cajun pork chop that's my favorite. The pork chop is amazing great flavor and no fat. Prices are unbeatable also cheap and you get a lot of food will definitely leave full. You sit yourself. Very small inside maybe 10 tables. The service is outstanding and food comes out fast.

    Pork Soup Dumplings - Someone is happy
    Mylene T.

    Dumpling Dojo was delicious and for having the name "dumpling" in it I was very satisfied with the taste of their dumplings. Just wish their soup dumplings were a tad bigger, they were a lot smaller than I expected. Pros - Service was very friendly - Food was very tasty Cons - Street parking - A bit pricey My favorites were their steamed pork dumplings, crispy crème shrimp, and their soup dumplings were good but like I said the size was small not your average size. Overall, service was great, food came out pretty quick. The kids loved it and I'll definitely come back and try more things to feed my belly!

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    Will B.

    Small bright venue with cool murals. Metered street parking, unfortunately not much of it. Bright fast paced venue. We came here after where we went 1st told us we'd have a 1hr wait. I remembered being sent this place on IG, & was glad to find it was only 4 minutes from where we were. Service was decent paced, staff were friendly & attentive. The food was good. I'd say it's a nice place to try if you're in the area. We had the Beef French Onion Ramen (sometimes referred to a Short Rib French Onion Ramen), steamed General Tso Dumplings, Short Rib Buns, & the General Tso Bowl w/butter Ramen option. Everything was pretty evenly matched, so no standout dishes. Overall, it was a nice experience. Grades: Beef French Onion Ramen: C+ General Tso Bowl (w/Butter Ramen): B+ General Tso Dumplings (Steamed): C Short Rib Buns: B+

    SHANGHAI RAVIOLI
    Ritesh M.

    Let me start with the constructive feedback- and if you are still reading based on the scoring- you clearly want to try this place. -Wish there was a more accessible entry- not stroller friendly. -Wish some of their dishes came with sauce to dip in since a lot of it is finger friendly. -Wish their menu didnt label all the seafood items as vegetarian. Now the good, because a little bit of lifting and asking can help with the above! Service was amazing. Our server was super informative and guided us on our culinary excursion. Szechuan Ravioli- spicy vinaigrette so may be a little on the sour side for some, nice crisp on the outside Fried Rice- serviceable, not much to it Impossible Duck Bun - vegetarian, nice flavor profile and a good bite Vegetable Bowl - lots of veggies and a choice of noodles or rice. Get the noodles. Shanghai Wontons- we ordered this last but we should have done this first... and in multiples. My fav dish because I am a sucker for spicy peanut sauce. Spicy Vegetable Bun- also a great bun, cant go wrong with any of them really. Nice sauté on the vegetables and great flavor. If you made it this far....go! Get those shanghai wontons to start and see where your journey takes you!

    Chicken Lettuce Wrap
    meron R.

    Great staff, great food and a quaint little spot in Rutherford. My first but def not my last time here. This place makes great tapas of Asian food. Wife and I tried the lettuce wraps, Taos chicken, Szechuan wonton (pan fried), shrimp wontons (steamed w ginger & soy) & short rib French onion ramen bowl ( spicy) everything was absolutely delicious & priced very reasonably. Looking forward to my next visit

    Sesame chicken with fried rice
    Nicole F.

    Busy place with friendly service, and trendy music. Food came out fairly quick and it was hot and tasty. Chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. We also had the short rib buns, I highly recommend them. The bun was soft and slightly sweet and had the just the right amount of short ribs with sauce and a cabbage topping. Limeade drink was also very good! Good option for future takeout.

    GRILLED CHICKEN BOWL

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    The food and service were amazing. We did carry out service this time. We will definitely come back for dine in next time.

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    Nice assortment of small plates. Food was very good. Great service and nice atmosphere. BYOB is always a nice option. Highly recommend

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    Tasted like frozen dumplings but worse, honestly I'd rather go to Trader Joe's and get soup dumplings from there for half the price.

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    Awesome awesome food and atmosphere for casual dining. Great people run the place, great quality

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    Love the food, been there lots of times, prices not bad. Great waiter we always get.they just opened another one I think in union city

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    Great food. Small space and the place gets crowded but well worth it. One of the best Asian restaurants outside of China Town in NYC

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