Sensational. A little pricey (expected with prices nowadays) but SOOOO good! We've ordered take out twice in the last week. Can't wait to go back. Def recommend the pork and chive and Shanghai dumplings. The buttered ramen was delicious and husband raved about the sesame shrimp bowl! We have only ordered takeout but I'm sure it would be awesome in person too! read more

1st time ordering from here. Everything taste so good! The dumplings have a great kick to it and the plum sauce is a perfect add to the lettuce wrap! Yum. read more

Dumpling Dojo - Steamed General Tao's Dumplings , Chicken Lettuce Wrap, Plum Sauce #nomnom - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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

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

I really wanted to like the food here more than I did. It was definitely okay, but it didn't blow me or anybody I was with away. We all said that it was decent but we probably won't be in any rush to return. First, the ambiance is really cool! However, the table that we chose - while it looks really cool - wasn't super practical. It curved in, making it difficult to get 100% comfortable eating. Our waitress was very nice and memorized (almost!) our entire order without writing anything down. We got a couple little plates to split amongst the three of us: Chicken lettuce wraps: Definitely a good portion, comes with peanut dipping sauce that was really tasty. Tangerine beef: large portion! Crispy and sweet. Roasted Peking duck: I really liked this. It was very flavorful, but be careful about the bones! Soup dumplings: Personally, I think these were the best things ordered. Steamed Asian broccoli: Good, and even better with the peanut dipping sauce from the chicken. Pork belly buns: Oof, the biggest disappointment. This was honestly one of the reasons we came here, we were really craving pork belly buns. None of us liked them. They were all fat with no flavor. Szechuan wontons: I didn't have these because I'm not a fan of spicy food, but my two friends who shared them said they were their favorite dish. All in all, the ambiance and service were both really great. Food was good for the price, but like, aggressively "just okay", in my opinion. read more

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It was love at first sight. We stepped inside to ask for quarters for the parking meter. We were immediately greeted with a burst of positive and friendly energy from who I would soon discover was Jennifer. We grabbed our change ready to leave. Jen said, "why not eat here?" I glanced at a customer eating general tao chicken and it looked and smelled incredible. I said to my huzzbaaann let's stay. I have visited this phenomenal establishment at least 5 times within the first month. I am a foodie and a cook as well. I'm not easily impressed by everything; I'm truly a critic. But let me tell you, the meals and apps I've had has been AMAZING. From the General Tao, short ribs, Lo-Mein, fried rice, ravioli, dumplings, buns, and my favorite; spicy seafood ramen. My goal is to taste EVERYTHING on the menu. Cheers to the chefs in the kitchen. I taste your love, and my soul is full. Jenn is officially my new bestie; her personality has been consistently pleasant and upbeat. And it feels genuine. The owner Anthony is very personable and hands-on which I think is an extraordinary quality. This is my new favorite and healthy addiction. Visit them and taste the secret ingredient in their big bowls and little plates. The secret ingredient is love and it will get you hooked! read more

Dumpling Dojo - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Nice cozy place for quick yummy dinner options ! Ordered few appetizers and Ramen/Fried rice for entrees. Good flavors and decent portions. The menu itself has a huge variety to pick from and the staff was very friendly!! read more

Dumpling Dojo - Veggie Ramen and Buffalo Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Great staff but the food was eh. The dumplings were trenched in the peanut miso to a point the whole plate was overloaded. Rice was was slimmy, meaning too much water was used when cooking the rice... Would I go back there? Less likely as food is their main objective to fix. read more

When you walk in, there are several tables to sit down and enjoy what lies ahead. We started off with the short rib, Bao buns, which were absolutely delicious. The meat so flavorful and the slaw with the bonds are satisfying. Next we had the pan, fried pork dumplings, again delicious. Highly recommend. Next was a general Taos chicken with pork fried rice. Spicy, crispy, delicious, and plentiful. To finish, I ordered the caramel cheesecake wontons. A little too much, dough in my opinion, but delicious and fresh. This is a must if you are in the area! read more

Dumpling Dojo - CARAMEL CHEESECAKE WONTONS - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

Hipsterrrrrr. What Big Bowls is trying to sell me should be delicious and authentic but what we got was sub par and definitely previously frozen. So the ambience is beautiful, the lighting inside is cool, the layout is nice but at the end of the day the food was just - ok. Service was a bit weird. It wasn't bad though. We arrive around 6, so it wasn't busy. I feel like she waited on us more because it wasn't busy, once it started kicking up a bit I could tell people were confused. Next time I go, before I even sit down I'd probably just fill out the menu and hand it to whoever is behind the counter. Don't feel weird going up there to pay yourself too, I think that's the right way to do it here. The place is small but there's a fair amount of tables and it just makes it easier on the servers too I'm sure. So we got a few things, we wanted to try a good variety of items. Honestly the pork belly buns were the star of the night. The buns weren't as soft as they could've been but the flavor was there in the meat and veggies. I would get that again. Soup dumplings - weirdddd! So they're definitely not delicate and handmade and when I bit into the top expecting to suck up some soup, it was just a blob of the unknown inside. I still have NO idea what was inside. I definitely would not get these again. Edamame was good, I mean how can you go wrong? General Tsaos chicken with ramen on the side. Now I was a little confused ordering it but it was literally just that, a bowl of ramen and chicken on the side. The chicken was really crisp and delicious. I would try that again as well. Ramen completely fell short. I liked the concept of the egg being cooked and then fried to have the crispy skin. Other than that, everything was bland. The broth was not good. There was French onion in it? Which got super soggy right away. The noodles were ehhh, literally. Overall if it's bad broth it's bad ramen. I might go back to try the seafood ramen since the reviews aren't bad on that but this plain ramen was just not good. Skip it. It wasn't a bad visit, the buns and the general tsaos were really good. Just don't come here and expect some good authentic dumplings. Another thing I thought was weird, we didn't really get a spoon for the ramen so I was eating it with chopsticks and a metal spoon. No small plates for sharing the apps. I'm not sure if our server just forgot but it did make eating everything a little more difficult. read more

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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.

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

Love the bao buns!! Pricing is good and portions are great!! Will return soon. One of my new favorites read more

Dumpling Dojo - Bao Short Rib Buns - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

The service was great! The food was awesome! me and my girlfriend had a lunch date here our first time. We will definitely come back again!! read more

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$4 small plates everyday till 4pm?! Yes, my fellow Yelpers! Literally a hidden gem of Rutherford, located on a side street without an overhead sign. Recently they added vinyl signage to their front window so passersby can more easily find them. We frequent here on Saturdays to take advantage of the small plate specials. We have tried their huge bowls of ramen as well, but tend to order them more frequently in the cooler months. The spicy seafood ramen is my fave! Little plates of dumplings, wontons, bao buns, lettuce wraps, steamed clams, fried pork belly, mushrooms, and the crispiest general Tso's I have even eaten! There is much more to choose from, but these are our top picks. Don't let the "little" deter you as these plates are loaded! Easy to order by checking off what you want on their paper menu. Self serve sauces and pitchers of ice water with fresh lemon and lime slices readily available to you at the counter. Definitely a hipster like place, but we love the intimacy of this small joint. Friendly staff, unique environment, great food and $4 specials are what keeps us coming back! read more

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Our server Jennifer provided great service and was attentive throughout our meal. Food was very good. We tried the Generator Tao's Chicken Dumplings, Shrimp Buns, Shrimp bowl, and Chicken Lo Mein kids bowl. Highly recommend Dumpling Dojo! read more

Cozy little place that puts a twist on traditional Asian dishes. Space is limited. I would recommend calling in to make reservations for large groups. Everything I ordered was flavorful and unique. I have listed a few of my favorite dishes down below. Enjoy! FAVORITES -Krispy Kreme Shrimp: Crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked in the inside. -Scallion pancake: Thin pancake packed with scallions and served with a sweet plum sauce. Perfection. -Sichuan wontons: Perfectly seasoned without being greasy and packed with flavor. I would give it 6 out of 10 when it comes to spice level. read more

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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

For a meal that is delicious, relatively inexpensive (especially for its high quality and detailed attention to prep), and which gives you the tapas-type option to try many things in one sitting at a BYOB -- I just don't know HOW you can beat BBLP's!!! I won't go into the details of my (our) last meal there because I have probably had everything on their menu over the years AND IT'S ALL (VERY VERY) GOOD! The little plates are ALL extremely tasty without being too salty, and the big bowls are the same (with that vast variety of options). Your tummy will leave satisfied and your pocket won't feel drained of cash. What else could you ask for??? Takeout orders are always put together with care and accuracy... Even throughout the pandemic, when it appeared they were doing some good business. And eat-in service is friendly and attentive. SO glad this place is local... SO SO glad!!! read more

Honestly one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Was looking for a good ramen place and the pictures looked so good on google so we decided to check it out. The staff is super friendly, the place looks like a forest dream, and the food is absolutely incredible. The bowls even come in little tree barks!!! The ramen itself was probably the best ramen I've ever had and the pork was so juicy it practically melts in your mouth. Perfectly seasoned, and the especially fatty parts were just . Also really well priced for the experience and how extravagant everything is. Honestly the perfect place for any occasion, especially perfect for those cold winter jersey days. read more

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My family loves this restaurant! I used to not like this place but after visiting again for the first time in months, I feel like the food has gotten really good! I can only assume they have a new chef or something, because the menu is the exact same but the actual food is so much better. I was already starving by the time some of the first few plates came, so I wasn't able to photograph everything we ordered but I'll review then anyway. Peking and Sichuan wontons (not pictured): really good and flavorful. Not as greasy as they used to be, and they are perfectly bite-sized. I ordered the Sichuan wontons and my cousin ordered the Peking. The Sichuan one was the perfect amount of spice for me, but the rest of my family actually liked the Peking one better. Fried pork belly: AMAZING, the star of the table. The little bite-sized pieces of pork belly were so crispy and crunchy that you could hear the person next to you taking a bite. They weren't greasy at all even though they're fried -- really top notch. General Tso's chicken: again, amazing. The chicken was actually still really crispy even though it was covered in sauce. It has a hint of spice that's not immediately present, but it builds. This is a really good dish, and better than most other General Tso's chicken you'll get at other Chinese-American takeout places. Krispy Kreme shrimp: I really wanted to try this because I'm so familiar with this dish since it's a staple my boyfriend makes, and it did not disappoint. My boyfriend is Chinese and has been eating this dish all his life and so started making his own at home. The dish they have here at Big Bowls Little plates actually comes pretty close. The shrimp was also FRESH and crispy. My only complaint (if you can call it that) is that the sauce was a little too sweet. But this dish was really good and I highly recommend it. Asian broccoli: what's an Asian restaurant without this dish? This was really flavorful and perfectly steamed. No complaints. Gotta eat those veggies! Fried rice: I didn't have any but my aunt said it was really nice and flavorful. Not to greasy either. 8-Grain Rice: I got this because I had no clue what it was but wanted some rice in my dinner. It is a really deep purple-ish, brown-ish color, but don't let that put you off. It's pretty good if you want something other than white or fried rice. Scallion pie (aka scallion pancakes): This was a little underwhelming from what I'm used to, only because I didn't find it as flavorful as ones I've made at home. It probably needed a bit more salt or oil. It's still pretty good though once you dip it in the plum sauce. I wish the servings were a little bigger (because the food is so good), but I guess that's why it's called Big Bowls Little Plates! After a few months of rejecting my family's offers of coming back to this restaurant, I think I'll actually be here more often now. I also have to say that I've tried the other location in Secaucus and the food in this location is miles better. The restaurant is pretty small though, so if you come here at dinnertime on a weekend, you run the risk of having to wait a bit for a table. read more

Dumpling Dojo - Asian broccoli, Krispy Kreme shrimp, and scallion pancakes - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

We are excited to try a new restaurant in town, unfortunately, we didn't enjoy our meal. My husband and I both tried the General Tao's, I did it with rice and he did it with lo mein. The flavorings sauce of the chicken overpowered the whole meal. I think our flavor palettes just didn't agree with it. However, the short rib buns were delicious. We wish we had ordered 4 more, lol. We will give them another try soon! read more

Shrimp sticky buns were phenomenal, place was empty, I was shocked! More people should know about this spot. My friend is barely 5 foot housed 5 entrees by herself. Couldn't recommend more read more

Been a while but I went back to this small little Jewel and they are knocking it out of the box as snoop says errr dm day. I had the Taos Shrimp and shrimp pan fried dumplings. OMG , Im not sure but these are regular dishes you can get at many American Asian cuisine restaurants. But they take it too another level, the Tao shrimp were pan fried with a lite coating over a vegetable fried rice out of this world that had sautéed mushrooms. I did not have to add any sauce and ate the dish as it was to my enjoyment and immense satisfaction. The shrimp dumplings little crispy and packed did I say packed with minced shrimp. The sauce for the dumplings just highlighted the overall flavor. I must go back, its pricy and the parking is limited, but it is WORTH IT. read more

Can we all agree that dumplings are the perfect food? I want dumplings every moment of every day and I think I could have this dream come true here. There is an unmatched variety of dumplings, wontons, and ravioli. As a vegetarian, there are so many delicious options and not just your standard takeout vegetable dumpling. Now I want dumplings... read more

Food: small plates are good. the big bowls are salty and bland Price: medium. they have specials that make some selections cheap Service: hit or miss This is a place I only come to if my coworkers want to go for lunch. I wouldn't bring my boyfriend or other friends here for food. The vibe is pretty cool and the dishes look fun. The small plates are pretty tasty and not bad. The downfall is the big bowls. I've had the teriyaki lo mein and the cajun ramen. Lo mein is actually udon. Both dishes come with overseasoned, salty meat on top of the noodles. Barely any vegetables. The lo mein was very salty and the sauce didn't taste like teriyaki. Overall, you get the feeling of "I could have made this at home better" and leave with your mouth tasting like you ate a cup of salt. read more

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Funny story about this spot. We came here a few years ago, enjoyed it, but for some reason, forgot about it. Well we're glad we finally remembered to come back as this has become one of favorite places. First thing you notice besides the fun, cozy ambiance, is the friendly and attentive staff. lead by Chrissy, who is just so nice and truly makes you feel at home here. Now for the food, which in a word is "delicious". The name says it all, Big Bowls, which we had filled with beef short ribs braised in a French onion broth, amazing. Loaded with fall apart and melt in your mouth meat. As for the Small Plates, we have tried many and loved them all. Some of our faves are the Szechuan Steamed Wontons filled with pork belly and scallions, the Steamed Soup Dumplings with pork, the Crispy Creme Shrimp, glazed crispy jumbo shrimp, the Tangerine Beef, crispy flank steak in a tangy citrus sauce, the Scallion Pie, chopped scallions rolled in dumpling dough and served with plum sauce, the steamed clams served in garlic butter, beer and herbs and the General Taos Chicken, chicken breast meat served with a spicy honey coating. You can't lose trying any of these. Another thing we love about this spot is there is so many different dishes and combination of dishes to try that it's a new adventure every time you come here. So glad this spot is close to home because this is for sure going to be a regular stop for us. read more

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Last night I ordered the Short Rib French Onion ramen through Uber Eats. Everything was packaged perfectly although I would have preferred a ramen soup spoon instead of a regular spoon. I was really impressed by the flavor and tenderness of the short rib. The broth and noodles were excellent as well. I didn't love the crisp on the outside of the egg. Was it fried after boiling? Other than that I thought it was great- and I'll definitely be back to try more offerings! read more

Dumpling Dojo - Short Rib French Onion Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

First time ever at this cozy spot and we definitely enjoyed it. Their menu execution to order is really interesting, with a whiteboard marker. We had spicy ramen big bowl and the chicken with rice big bowl and a few small plates. I wasnt a big fan of the chicken but everything else tasted amazing, specially the wonton. All in all a cute, very cozy place with good food and a very much atmosphere is definitely a must-try.. too bad I don't live by Rutherford, coz I would totally love to be close to this spot. read more

Dumpling Dojo - Preconcert food - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but this little hidden gem nestled in the middle of Rutherford is such a good spot! The dishes are small and great to order a few to share. Prices are very reasonable so you can try a bunch of things off the menu.... my go to's: pork dumpling, spicy shrimp buns, szechuan wontons, crispy creme shrimp and tangerine beef just to name a few! read more

Everything from the food to the service is always incredible! One of the best restaurants in town! The restaurant is small but cozy and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. The steamed shrimp dumplings are one of the best things I've ever had! The spicy shrimp buns and fried rice are also always worth ordering! read more

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

The food is delicious! The host is Very friendly people. Casual and relaxing place to eat. read more

Dumpling Dojo - Buffalo chicken over white rice. Taos shrimp and Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

The food here is amazing. A must to try something different. The taste is a twist on Asian food. The desserts are amazing. BYOB so all of their soul is put into the food. I can't say enough about the staff. They are so friendly and very knowledgeable about there food. If it's your first time, let them pick for you. Trust me they won't steer you wrong!! read more

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Super delicious! I recommend the shrimp dumplings sautéed in the butter sauce. I also highly recommend the general tao shrimp and rice bowl. The shrimp bao buns are also amazing. 10/10 I visit here super often read more

This place went downhill fast. Ramen has no flavor what so ever. Big let down coming here again, after my first impression being so great. read more

Dumpling Dojo - Spicy seafood ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

So it's been awhile since I've been here, no more ginger lemonade, okay. But I take the menu at face value and order Steamed Asian broccoli. It arrived covered in sauce, one bite and I taste fish sauce, which means EPI-PEN FOR ME. I bring the dish to the front and the girl says to me "It's hoisin sauce and it always comes that way" so #1 argue with customer #2 no I'm sorry that should be printed on the menu Go back to table to wait and have new guest at table: fruit fly lazily flying around. Well I luck out and kill it before my dinner arrives. Ordered hot water, like for tea, tastes like it came through a coffee pot, either that or they're not washing their cups thoroughly. I finally do get plain steamed Asian broccoli and it's done perfectly, but I won't be back.1 read more

Dumpling Dojo - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

One thing you must get - general taos chicken dumplings. it's a must. My favorite dumplings ever. i've tried their cajun pork chop, 8 grain rice, meatball, general taos chicken , their beef , their rib , and their desert dumplings. Out of everything i would stick to their dumplings of course & cajun pork chop & , 8 grain rice. Their apps or general taos chicken and beef are tasty but it depends on the cook as its sometimes inconsistent in texture and flavor. their meatball I wasn't a fan of. read more

Dumpling Dojo - Ramen Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

I'm so perplexed by this place. Their menu has green "V"'s next to many items, suggesting that at least 20 items are vegan. At the bottom of the menu is the word "Vegan" with the same green V next to it, again indicating that everything with a green V next to it is either vegan or can be made vegan. Yet when you ask the staff, there's only 2 things on the entire menu that can be made vegan. The employee's claim the V stands for vegetarian, which it is does NOT according to their own menu. Even the website claims numerous items are vegan. Since the vegetable bowl is vegan, that's what I ordered. It was decent. It's very disappointing that they don't have more options. Their menu is contradictory and should probably be corrected at the corporate level, especially with concerns for people who may have dietary allergies as the reason they don't consume eggs or dairy. Sorry, I really wanted this place to be better since Rutheford is a vegan desert. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Honestly, when we walked in and saw that everyone working there was American, we thought this is going to suck and not taste anything like Asian. But everything was super flavorful and tasted very fresh. The best thing to me was my spicy shrimp buns. My mom had the veggie buns and both were great. We also got scallion pancakes, stuffed mushrooms, steamed pork and steamed veggie dumplings. My daughter got a side order of fried rice which was giant. I can't imagine what a normal size would be. Anyway, everything was interesting, flavorful and fresh. We will be back to try more- it's great to be able to order small dishes of different things and share. Great find!!! read more