Top notch authentic northeastern Chinese cuisine - dumplings are juicy and delicious, green pepper & eggs noodles reminds me of home, and sauerkraut pork belly hot pot is THE BEST. Will definitely come back to try more dishes! 正宗東北菜，酸菜白肉吃出了家的味道。在西雅圖的東北人不要錯過！ read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Sauerkraut pork belly 酸菜白肉鍋 - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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This was our first visit here. We really enjoy dumplings and our favorite place closed lady year. If you blink you will drive by this place so watch the addresses. We were immediately greeted and shown where to sit. We ordered Shrimp & Pork dumplings, chicken chow mein and Spicy Chicken. DUMPLINGS Served very hot in a bamboo steamer. Very good although the shrimp was not visible because the peeves were too small SPICY CHICKEN The waitress did not ask us how hot we wanted it. Typically places like this ask for 1 to 5 heat. The chicken tasted good and had a good texture but the spice was easily a 5. My son and I like hot but this was too hot CHICKEN CHOW MEIN Really good. The bok choy was amazing. The chicken was sliced in a way that it looked like noodles. We will definitely be back. read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Spicy Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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We had shrimp/mushroom/chive dumplings, vegan dumplings, green beans and broccoli/garlic. They were all very very good. I will be back! The place looked clean and the service was very pleasant. All wanting me to to go back for sure. read more

Dumpling generation is a great hole-in-the-wall kind of spot. They have the best vegan dumplings I've had, and the green beans are addictive. read more

Assortment of small dishes is so yummy! The buns are also very tasty. I wish there were more flavors than cabbage & pork tho. read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

There aren't that many dumpling places north of Seattle that stand out that much or that I could compare to the ones you'd find in the Seattle area. This is one of the few places in this area that I LOVE. All their food is so good. The service is always great. I'm pretty sure it's the owners who are the ones who serve us each time and they're always so friendly. You can't go wrong with anything you order from here. Things to note - it's a really small restaurant so if it's busy it can fill up fast but every time we've come here it hasn't been too busy so we're usually able to get a table pretty quickly. They also share the building and complex with other businesses so their bathroom is shared with other the neighboring businesses. With that, the parking lot fills up fast because the other businesses get busy too and the parking spots are also really tight. But it's worth the fight for parking. I highly recommend coming here! read more

Ordered a bunch of food for a small celebration for my baby's 100 day at home and was happy with the food/taste. The minced pork noodles were delicious, a bit on the salty side, but tasted fresh with the sliced cucumbers and edamame. The baos and dumplings were really good also, flavorful and chewy texture. I also liked their sides and spicy chicken. Those were especially good the next day also. read more

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Love their garlic green beans and braised pork belly with vermicelli noodles. Cold spicy noodles were also great. The best part is the staff, they are so friendly and welcoming. Gone there twice and always leave happy. read more

This cute little restaurant is tucked in the corner of a nondescript plaza off of Aurora. I went with my sister for lunch and was happily surprised. The decor was cute and the waitress was super friendly. The dumplings are so delightful! Normally the shrimp is ground into a paste and mixed with the ground pork filling but they left the shrimp in decently sized chunks which gave each bite the most satisfying chew! The beef in the noodle soup was so tender and flavorful. The soup was mild, lightly seasoned with anise and not too salty. Definitely need to try more items on the menu next time! read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Pork and chive dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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If you're in the mood for some delicious, authentic Chinese dumplings, this is your place. Take my advice and avoid a bland chain like Dough Zone and instead belly up to a table full of flavorful dumplings, handmade noodles and garlicky vegetables here at Dumpling Generation. Tucked away in a nondescript strip mall, it would be easy to miss. But on this recent Friday evening, the food was outstanding, fresh and plentiful and the service was friendly and helpful. Portions are generous and we had quite a bit to take home to enjoy for more meals. Everything hit the spot and I'm quite certain that we'll be back for more. read more

Absolutely delicious! I got their wonton soup and fried rice! I'm picky about my wonton soup but this place makes them so perfect! Very nice employees! read more

I've had dumplings in LA Chinatown, Monterey Park, and the San Gabriel Valley in CA--Dumpling Generation in north Seattle is my #1 choice compared to places I've been to in the past. Thank you. You are a small business but bring are big in taste and your gracious service is appreciated. read more

I've been to the hole in the wall shops in Richmond, BC and I've been to the upscale hotel restaurants. Dim sum generation beats them all because they understand the simplicity and strength of a dumpling. Although you could find these menu items at a number of other places, the food here is on a such a completely different level, I doubt you will even recognize them as the same dish. Every ingredient was fresh, from the handmade dough to the minced garlic in our dipping sauce. We came on a rainy weeknight searching for warm food but instead were met with genuine warmth and kindness from the owners, who poured us our tea and told us through words and through the flavors the pride they hold for their hometown in northern china. I have rarely had such a beautiful experience let alone a 5-star dinner. Thank you for this clean, authentic, and delicious restaurant. We will be back. read more

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Delicious!!!! This is our third time coming and it's amazing! We got the fried rice, pork and chive dumpling and chicken chow mein! They're quick and tasty! If you're craving din tai fung but don't wanna pay for it this is an amazing DTF equivalent!! Soooo yummy. read more

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It was Very expensive and the food was not so tasty. I had better dumplings other places.

Ordered take out from here recently and was thoroughly disappointed with the food. I came here with relatively high expectations due to the positive reviews and because I was craving dumplings. I ended up placing an order that consisted of pork and chive dumplings, shrimp, pork, and chive dumplings, braised beef noodle soup, and stir fried green beans. For five dishes plus tip at around $88, I would say that that is pricy. Service was quick and friendly and I was able to pick up my order in a timely manner. The filling inside the dumplings had good flavor, however the skin was too thick and dry. Every time I reached in for the dumplings in the container, the skin would rip off and would release its juices which made eating them difficult. There were 12 dumplings per order. The braised beef noodle soup was flavorless and tasted watered down. There were about 7-8 one inch pieces of beef, and although they had good flavor, there just wasn't enough protein. The soup to noodle ratio was off as well. The most disappointing part of my meal were the green beans... They were overcooked, oily, had no flavor, and were not prepped properly. The stems were still attached to the green beans and made eating them a chore since I had to spit them out every other bite. For the price and quality of the food, I don't see myself returning. This establishment has quite the following and I'm not sure if I just went on an off day, but they definitely have room to improve the quality of their food. read more

I love dumpling but funny thing is that I didn't order any kind of dumpling but its good. Stopped by here with a friend on a cold raining day around noon. We got a table pretty there. The waitress there seem to be pretty traditional from Asian restaurant. There are no dress code so you can wear anything you want. The place looks very clean and seem new but itn't grand opening, "Dumpling Generation" have been there for a while. I really like there complimentary sampler which include: Bean sprout, potato, and cold noodle. My favorite was the cold spicy noodle it tasted perfect, the other two was alright. We ordered spicy chicken and beef hot pot. The spicy chicken was good, but the beef hot pot could be improved in some ways. It was a little plain and too much vegetables. I mean eating more green is healthy but I'm more into meat on the money I spend on. That's why its called "Beef Hot Pot" for a reason, not Vegetable hot pot lol. I been to numerous Asian Restaurants that any entree you order comes with a side of rice. I mean its Chinese traditional. People eat almost everything with a side rice. They don't include rice but that's fine, we just have to order them separately. Overall this place is decent, might or not come back really depend what I'm craving for when I'm around Lynnwood area. read more

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The dumplings were great!! The skin was perfectly chewy and the inside was moist and steaming hot. Full of flavor, too. The hot noodles were good. Also the perfect amount of chewiness and the sauces were tasty. The cold noodles could have been better. The noodles themselves lost their "al dente" nature and the sauce was sour without much flavor. Will definitely be back for the dumplings though! read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Noodle soups - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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I SOOOOO wanted to like this place more than I did. It's a nice space. Open, bright, inviting and clean. It's also not visible from the street and rather difficult to find. I loved everything about the place--except for the food. The food is beautiful to look at. It tastes good, but it certainly doesn't taste great. Many of the dishes seem under seasoned, and the seasoning and taste are the same across many dishes (the pork stuffing tastes the same, regardless of if it's in a steamed dumpling or bun). When you can barely tell the difference between a dumpling stuffed with pork, mushrooms, and chives and once stuffed with pork, shrimp, and chives, then there's an issue with seasoning. That's the case here. Yes, these are northern Chinese dishes. But they still lack good seasoning, and they just don't stand out as fantastic or even exceptional in any way. If I were within a few blocks of the place and had a hankering for dumplings, I might stop in again. But I certainly would not make a trip just to eat here again. read more

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This review is for the frozen dumplings only. Since everyone has been stay at home due to COVID-19, we've been looking for ways to explore and support local businesses. Dumpling Generation was running a 20% on their frozen dumplings so we bought a couple bags of the pork and chive, pork and shrimp, and pork and cabbage. These dumplings were so good that we actually went back the next day to stock up on more!! And mind you it's a 20+ min drive from Seattle. What we loved: these dumplings were surprisingly super juicy and the skin was QQ aka chewy. They are all homemade with high quality, fresh ingredients. Even the dough is homemade (not the premade skins that you buy at the store). The pork and chive flavor was definitely the star, flavor was perfectly balanced and the price was right. Cabbage was a little on the blander side but still very solid, and the shrimp one was my favorite but also the most expensive! These dumplings are also super fat and filled with a ton of filling. What we didn't love: prices seemed a little high, for dumplings and the other stuff on the menu. But I can understand how it's justified due to everything being homemade with no shortcuts. Despite the higher prices, I am still very excited to come back and try the rest of their menu in person when this is all over. P.S. If you take home the frozen dumplings, make sure to steam them. The skin is too delicate to be boiled without ripping. read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Frozen dumplings steamed at home! - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Came here based on the good reviews and the menu looked promising. First off the good - dumplings were good but strangely sold by the dozen instead of normal 4-6 in a serving. The bad? Service is very poor. They forgot two of our items and didn't even apologize as we paid the bill. Older woman just said hey we didn't charge you for it. The terrible? Their bubble tea. Costs $4.50 and isn't bubble tea at all. They just mix powder flavoring with some slushy frozen water. It was terrible. Owner told us that the stock was there when they bought the location and since the packaging said bubble tea that's how they sell it. DO NOT ORDER THIS. Pretty clear that the family who runs this place makes good food but has no idea how to run a restaurant. read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Pork and chive dumplings. - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Excellent little restaurant that I happen upon thanks to yelp. Fantastic, shrimp and mushroom dumplings, and spicy green beans, and I love the sauce so much that I bought a jar to bring home. Fairly pricey, but very good quality food. read more

This place is a true hidden gems. Only came here because my vegan friend was excited they have vegan dumplings. It was super tasty!! Also had their vegetable hot pot. Very flavorful- with mushrooms, glass noodles, bean sprout, tofu, carrots, Napa cabbage. The cold dishes sampler plate was a delight too. Especially the spicy sliced potatoes. Very refreshing and have good crunch and flavor. Highly recommend this place and will be back to try the non vegan dishes. read more

The food is consistently good at this restaurant. The pork & shrimp dumplings are well-packed with meat, and they have excellent flavor. I especially love the green beans, the beef noodle soup, the chicken chow mein, and the pork buns. Be mindful of the spice level that you request, the food can get super spicy! I like that, but others may not. Also, be sure to request chop sticks if you're doing takeout. Each order includes A LOT, so be sure that you have someone to share it with. The service is excellent. Everyone is super sweet and very inviting. The inside of the restaurant is nothing fancy, but it's nice and clean with a simple decor. I love this place! read more

We have driven past this place a million times and finally decided to try it out. It is a hidden gem and one of the only places around here that offers truly authentic northern Chinese cuisine. We ordered various dumplings, cabbage soup, braised beef soup, and cold marinated beef. Everything was well executed, delicious, and we will be visiting again soon! read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Pork - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Tried here for the first time. Just like other reviews here it seems like they are understaffed. We ordered the egg fried rice and spicy fried chicken. The egg fried rice was good, better than expected. The spicy fried chicken on the other hand did not meet my expectations since it was more on the hard/dry side. The spicy level was good and both portion sizes was good. There is a good size parking size in the back. It gets crowded easily since the restaurant isn't that big. read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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This is a good place to go eat some decent Chinese food. It isn't super greasy or salty and the taste is authentic. Give it a try, you might like what you get. read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - Pork, shrimp and chives dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

This is probably the best place to get hotpot and dumplings. Actually everything I ordered here was delicious! I ordered shrimp dumplings and seafood hotpot it's highly recommended! There is parking on-site, the service is great, and seating can be limited if busy. I loved this place and can't wait to go again! read more

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Tried two lunchtime staples: pork and chive dumpling, and braised beef noodle soup. Both were underwhelming - dumpling wrappers were too thick, and the beef soup base had zero depth. I plan on going back to try other items (eg the lo mein and possibly fried rice), and will update my review if these other commonly-ordered items change my mind about returning to this place regularly. read more

The vegan dumplings are so good, but also...my sister came for lunch and she tried the pork buns she absolutely loved them! Fresh and good!!

I will only post a review if it's out of this world- and Dumpling Generation is just that! The food here is incredibly fresh and of outstanding quality. The Colorful Salad and dumplings are particularly excellent. Our family absolutely loves this hidden gem off Aurora. read more

The dumplings were fantastic and even more so the friendly staff. In addition to the dumplings we had a fried rice which was fresh and delicious, and a delightful dish with carrots, eggplant, and pork belly. The music was unfortunately repetitive, but the conversation with the staff drowned it all out. read more

I love this restaurant. I'm not crazy about dumplings in particular but theirs are very good. I am hooked on the "Colorful Salad". I will go out of my way to stop at this restaurant to get a take out their "Colorful Salad". It's not just a cool name for a salad, it is really delicious. The owner and her servers are really sweet people. They work to help you understand the food they serve in the most meaningful ways. They go beyond the surface to explain things like the health benefits of the mushrooms they use, or why the vinegar they serve is good for you, for example. Friends that have joined me at this restaurant seem to like the dumplings a lot. I am hooked and will always order the "Colorful Salad". Highly recommend you give it a try. read more

Dumpling Generation - Edmonds - The Colorful Salad at The Dumpling Generation restaurant is amazing. - Chinese Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

What a pleasant find! We intended on going to Fashion Dim Sum for lunch but they are closed on Wednesdays so I found this place on Yelp. We ordered spicy tofu (not spicy at all) but still very tasty, egg fried rice, chicken chow mein and dumplings. The dumpling skin is very thick compared to other places but also turned out good. My only complaint is the waitress didn't wear a mask. I really wish she was, despite her vaccination status, everything is still questionable so it doesn't hurt. read more

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My favorite casual date night spot! Food is always delicious. Treat yourself to their seasonal dumplings, you will not regret it. Quick service and they are so friendly! read more

The dumplings were ok, probably 80% as good as din tai fung so this may be a one time visit

We heard that Edmonds is a haven for Asian food so we headed there from the eastside. This place is a gem! Food comes out very quickly so if you are hungry you don't have to wait a long time for your food. The spicy chicken was one of our favorite dishes that we ordered. It reminded us of the Chick Fil A nuggets (crispy on the outside) but so much better- it came with a lot of jalapenos and red chilli. If you like spicy things, you will like this. It is not untreatable hit- just has some heat. The garlic broccoli was delicious. It tasted healthy and fresh and very clean tasting (not oily). The noodles with soybean paste was also very good. I'm Korean and it reminded me a lot of jja jang myun but with soybean paste (dwaeng jang). We ordered the pork and chive dumplings and they also were delicious. I love chives in my dumplings- it's a must in my book! Sad that this isn't closer to my house but was glad to find it! read more

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**2.5 stars** Been searching for a new dim sum joint the past few weeks *outside of the ID* and this place isn't it. Lol Decided to try this place out after being unsuccessful at finding a new dim sum place to try. They have an assortment of steamed dumplings, noodles, fried rice, hot pot dishes and other stir fry entrees. We arrived a little bit after they opened (11am-ish) and there was only one other party there. Service is super friendly. Restaurant is clean and practically brand new. Didn't notice a changing table inside the restroom. This place is pretty expensive so fair warning. For lunch we ordered: Sampler plate - seaweed, spicy cucumbers, spicy cold noodles - cucumbers were perfectly seasoned & crunchy. noodles were tasty especially when you eat a piece of cilantro along with it. seaweed is good nothing spectacular. Egg and chive dumplings - seasoned well, it was more chives than egg, dough a tad thick. Steamed pork buns - at $4 per bun (crying) it was filled w/ pork and glass noodles, unique and not typical Garlic broccoli - $13!!!!! But damn it, it was so good I'd say it's worth it, but dying though. Braised beef and potato hot pot - super tasty and flavorful. Beef was tender. Potatoes are flash fried, but some were a tad bit undercooked. Costs a whooping $22 tho yikes! Extra rice $2/bowl Our bill was $75 w/o tip. Overall, probs won't return bc it's just a bit overpriced. I mean, broccoli for $13? Crazy. Flavorful, but not worth a return imho. read more

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very good dumpling spot, their dumplings were really delicious and they have excellent customer service would definitely recommend!

The food is prepared freshly made, the taste is delicious. the restaurant place is spacious, nice, clean, there is excellent service.