Stopped by for a weekday lunch with one of my friends; we ordered xiaolongbao and two lunch specials - a mapo tofu and kung pao chicken. Overall, I think Dumpling House is definitely one of the better Chinese food restaurants in the area, but a little pricier than I would like - so I'd strongly recommend coming for their much more affordable lunch specials. The restaurant wasn't very busy at the time, so we got our orders reasonably quickly. The lunch specials came with a nice seaweed/tomato/egg drop soup - a little thicker than I am used to but quite nice to warm us up on a rainy day. Xiaolongbao were larger - with much thicker skins - than the more traditional ones that I'm accustomed to, but were pretty tasty with a flavourful soup/filling. Chicken and tofu dishes were both fine - portion sizes reasonable, and generally I'd just say it was pretty good standard Chinese fare. It's in a fairly nice location, close to Harvard Square, and again their lunch specials are a pretty good value, so I think I'll be back sometime soon :) read more

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I've both dined in and gotten takeout from here, and always enjoyed my food! I highly recommend the soup dumplings, as well as the steamed leek and vegetable buns. They are delicious, the bun at first bite tastes like you are biting into a warm cloud. I also love the steamed red bean buns if you're in the mood for something a little sweeter. Sometimes they get a little behind on takeout orders, but they're a busy restaurant so I understand. All in all, definitely recommend if you're looking for Asian food in the Cambridge area! read more

This place is very popular and we can see why! Great food and service. Walk up wait time was 40 minutes so we went down the street to local bar and they texted us from the waitlist. Great choices for group sharing. read more

Food is fresh and good staff is friendly. Always packed but the waitlist is efficient! read more

Dumpling House - A5. Pickled Cucumber with Garlic E17. Sauteed String Beans with Spicy Minced Pork B4. Hot and Sour Soup A30. Mini Soup Dumplings with Pork - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Wow this place is amazing! The food is delicious and the service was quick and friendly.

Quaint restaurant close to the Harvard Square area. It's an authentic restaurant with a mix of Asian and non-Asian customers. We didn't get a chance to try any dumplings and just sampled their lunch specials which were quite good. We had kung pao chicken and beef with mixed vegetables. We liked the beef with mixed vegetables very much. The kung pao chicken was pretty good too but I think I would try something else on their lunch special menu next time since it's a pretty standard dish. Lunch specials were about $11-$12 each and come with rice and a soup. It really hit the spot and was a tasty meal. Service and decor were great also. Servers were friendly and their are lots of tables and natural light. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely come back to try their dinner menu! read more

The food was beyond amazing! the pork and cabbage pan fried dumplings were the best i have ever had. The General Gau's Chicken was delicious, spicy but not to much spice. the chicken fried rice was perfect; not overly cooked. the sweet and sour chicken was amazing becasue they added just a touch of honey in it. read more

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I love a packed house that still has space for me with no wait :) came on a busy Monday holiday. Ordered: -Pork soup dumplings yessssssssssssss just get these over and over again -Crystal shrimp dumplings were too fishy, like the shrimp wasn't the freshest, didn't finish -Chicken & cabbage dumplings were good, but paled in comparison to the soup dumplings -Cucumber in garlic sauce paired nicely with the hot and spicy food -Ice cucumber sake was literally undrinkable ‍ read more

The best Chinese food in Cambridge, MA - hands down. Tried many variations and Chinese restaurants nearby, but Dumping House always gets it right! read more

Their waiting list system is terrible! They have an online waiting list function that is completely misleading. They don't actually put you on a waitlist until you physically check in with the host. If you just count on the online waiting list, you'll be waiting for nothing just to find out you're NOT even on the "official" waiting list, even though online it shows your place in queue and actually counts down over time. We waiting 40 min to find out we were actually not on their "waitlist", so we had to wait another 20 minutes. The host said she came out to ask around if anyone has been "check in" but that is not true. We were there for 40 mins and looking at Yelp Queue and nobody told us we need to physically checked in. It's absolutely maddening to have the online system in place but actually it is not real. Ruined the whole atmosphere and appetite. read more

We came on a Monday night and I was pleasantly surprised at how busy it was. I really liked the ambiance, the food came out fast and our favorite dish was the soup dumplings. Will be coming back! read more

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Not a place that you will notice if you drive past. This place was recommended by my friend who studied here. Lots of selection for authentic Chinese cuisine. If you are a spicy food lover this is definitely the place. If you are daring enough do try the "Fermented Toufu" (direct translation it's smelly beancurd.) Definitely will return for more. read more

Dumpling House - Fried Fermented toufu 臭豆腐 - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A menu, with great variety of choices. In general their dumplings skins are way way too thick - the XLBs had wrappers that were too thick and a bit too doughy - could be much more delicate. These are hard to make, and this is a common complaint I get with XLBs in this town. The whole fish with tofu was decent but could have taken on a more interesting flavor. The fish meat sort of fell apart and didn't seem like it balanced softness with a sense of integrity of the meat. The chicken with vegetables was well stir-fried, but the meat slices were too large. Not sure what the distinguishing flavor was either. The spicy sliced pork came off as overly greasy, and not particularly flavorful. The spicy beef tendon with chili sauce had a much too monolithic flavor, sitting in too much oil, without enough mala or garlic flavor to balance out the oil. Nice that they have tables suitable for large groups. Service was quick and efficient. Overall a decent place to get Chinese food in the Cambridge area, but specific dishes pale in comparison to other areas of the country. read more

This place is the best choice you can make in any given evening. These mini juicy buns are next level and they don't break apart on the journey to the spoon. Incredible flavors and swift staff! I would absolutely go back. read more

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Food was generally solid. Their guo tieh could've been crispier on the outside but details. The one thing I will say is that we got our meat dish too late when we were almost done with our meal and it was a perfect pairing to go with rice and our veggie dish so that was a bit of a downer. read more

My favorite restaurant is Chinatown Gourmet Dumpling House, but so sad that they will close soon. Yesterday we went there to visit the Lady Boss, and she tell us that they do have a second place at Cambridge which just name Dumpling house. Today is my FIRST time here Cambridge Dumpling House, the place were so big and bright than gourmet Dumpling house, and the service is so friendly and respectful. I did try the suggestion from the waitress which the mini soup Dumpling is so delicious, same as the Chinatown one , and the others were great too, I decided that this Cambridge Dumpling house will be my second favorite chinese restaurant, And of course the First Most favorite is Chinatown Gourmet Dumpling House!!! read more

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This restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere, is exceptionally clean and orderly, and the food is delicious, with good color and taste, in addition to being absolutely gorgeous to look at. Additionally, there is a huge variety of dishes available, at affordable prices, making it a good place to bring the whole family. *The hand-pull chicken and the soup dumpling are the must try dishs read more

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Took frIends here bc I was feeling nostalgic for gourmet dumpling house in Chinatown (rip) Ordered the A30. Mini Soup Dumplings with Pork--it was good!! They weren't super busy and we got seated right away. 10/10 would do again. read more

Dumpling House - A30. Mini Soup Dumplings with Pork - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I have been here a number of times and I think "A-OK" is a good description. The menu has a wide selection of stir fry and dumplings. It could use more pictures on the menu. The price is good if you are here with a large party. Otherwise, it can get expensive quickly. The dumplings are good. I like how you can choose the steamed or fried option! However, I wish they could come in smaller serving/portion sizes (and cheaper) so I could try a variety of them. Again, I think you are better off coming here with a large party, so you could try a variety of dumplings/dishes. I do like the fact that you can put your name on the waitlist via Yelp. During dinner time, this place gets packed quickly and the line is often long. Regardless of where you sit, it is hard to hold a conversation with your friends during dinner times because it is so packed. Lunchtime is slightly better but still gets pretty loud. I have lived in NYC long enough to not let poor services bother me (i.e. slam the dishes in front of you). You are better off come here knowing what you want and just place your order with the waiter without expecting too much. However, the inconsistency of the bill confuses me. The first time I was here with two friends (one Chinese and one non-Chinese), we paid with the credit card. The second time I was here with a Chinese friend, the waitress told us in Chinese that it would be cash only. I was surprised and we barely had enough cash to cover our 20% tips. The third time I was here with two non-Chinese friends, the waitress told us if we pay cash, we get 10% off the bill. So which one is it then? Not sure if I'd return here anytime soon. It likely won't need my business anyway considering how crowded it gets all the time. read more

This is the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Boston. The food was great and service was quick. I highly recommend the soup dumplings (the pork or lobster are the best). The scallion pancakes are stuffed with beef and crispy on the outside. They have unique dishes that are fun to try like the "stinky tofu". It's an acquired taste but an authentic dish. All tables were taken on a Thursday night and it was pretty lively. I highly recommend checking this place out for some good eats around Cambridge. read more

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Solid Chinese food in the area! Recommend getting: - soup dumplings: very flavorful and juicy - braised eggplant w/ basil: the sauce is delicious, you'll definitely want some rice with this - basically any noodle or dumpling based dish! For the Westlake Minced Beef Soup, we were recommended the medium size for a party of 2 and it was 4 bowls worth of soup! Wish we had gotten the small size instead. Service was actually really great!! read more

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Pork dumplings have really thick skin, the pigs ears in chili oil is missing some cilantro and green onion garnish. The ginger steamed fish was good, I almost ate the whole plate myself. Their fried tofu was also good, but the place was mediocre at best. Overall spent $80 with tips, so this is definitely not cheap Chinese food. read more

Pretty good dumplings! I also really like their general tsaos chicken. I would recommend if you're in the central area.

Maybe the food lost something in the 7 minutes delivery to our apt. Maybe we weren't spot on with our choices. All 3 dishes were less than warm. Crab rangoon was so crisp almost couldn't eat it. Pork shrimp dumplings were like leather around something bland. 3 cups chicken was in fact inedible and filled with bone chips. Ugh. Just threw out $50 worth of food. We'll look farther afield for good Chinese food; despite all the rave reviews, this wasn't it. read more

I'm from the West Coast and am visiting Boston for work. I needed a quick lunch and Dumpling House was available on Door Dash. I ordered their spicy wontons and it's one of the best I've ever had. I'm not sure if it's an East Coast thing or just a Dumpling House thing, but I've never had it with veggies in it before! Cucumbers, carrots and cilantro made this a complete meal. Loved it and will likely order it again tomorrow for lunch! read more

As I was happily eating my dumpling to my surprise I found a baby roach in my food, .That means that there's probably a whole family of roaches in their kitchen. I went back for a refund and they immediately gave it to me as they can confirm with their own eyes that it was a roach. So unless you like extra protein (roaches) in your food this is the best place to go. I should have called the health department, but I hope that the owner of this restaurant find this review and takes action. The food is good but the cleanliness of the restaurant is very questionable. I will never be coming back here, and for those who see this be aware. read more

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The seafood dumplings steamed was very tasty. Highly recommended. I also ordered the hot and sour soup and it was not so great. It was very spicy and really unable to finish it. It's unfortunate because I really enjoy a nice hot and sour soup! read more

Dumpling House - B4. Hot and Sour Soup - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I absolutely loved this place! Authentic dumplings and food to die for! It was extremely busy but we were able to be sat pretty quick since it's a larger restaurant. The staff was very attentive and every single table was full which means you know it's going to be good. The prices were so reasonable and the menu had a ton of options. The soup dumplings were unlike any I've ever had. Full of delicious broth and stuff perfectly with meat. I wish I didn't live across the country because this would be my go to spot! read more

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This is your sign to go to dumpling house! It is a Cambridge staple and I never leave the area before paying a visit to this place. I've been coming here for 8 years now and it never disappoints. You can't make reservations, it's first come first serve. So make sure your entire party has arrived before trying to get a table. The service is super quick and the food is delicious! We always get the pork soup dumplings, beef chow fun, and udon Shanghai noodles. Each dish has so much flavor! They have plenty of beverages, I personally like the sake. They used to have Tsingtao but with COVID that isn't imported anymore. They also have great tea if you're looking for a warm non-alcoholic beverage. Ultimately I will keep coming back forever! read more

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I visited here on a Friday evening with a group of three people. There wasn't a wait at 5:45pm, but when we left around 7pm, the line was out the door. The prices are alright for a typical Chinese sit-down restaurant, but I DO NOT recommend any rice or noodle dishes. We ordered vegetable fried rice, and it came out very bland and... moist. It didn't seem like it was cooked and seasoned enough. However, the dumplings were good, and the crispy spicy chicken was great as well. I don't recommend the Mapo Tofu here, but it wasn't the worst (just alright). However, the servers were extremely nice and patient, despite the restaurant being busy. Great service, just alright food & normal prices. Expect to spend around $16-20 per dish here. read more

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Best dim sum in Boston, bar none. Ask anyone in this city. The food came out quickly, was hot, and absolutely delicious. Plus the prices are cheap and good for the area! The decor leaves a little bit to be desired, but I think that it does not detract at all from the experience. If you're in a rush to get some quick bites, I would recommend this to place to anyone! read more

I don't know if they take reservations but there was a short queue for a table on Saturday night! This place is popping and very popular. Ordered the Xiao long bao and lamb cumin and both were amazing and tasted very fresh. The staff was really nice and attentive. Prices are great for the quantity and quality of food. Will definitely come back soon. read more

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A group of 10 of us went in and was seated right away. The food was okay. I expected more especially with the dumplings but was disappointed. The general tso chicken was more batter than chicken. read more

Great Chinese restaurant. Servings are plenty and perfect for eating family-style. Mini soup dumplings with pork are a must and the Ma Po tofu is also amazing! I would suggest getting a bowl of rice as the flavors of each dish are quite strong. Hot tea is served in a beautiful pot and the waiters are all very warm and kind. read more

Dumpling House - A14. Crab Rangoon, C30. Mango Shrimp and Scallop, A5. Pickled Cucumber with Garlic, G18. Mapo Tofu, A30. Mini Soup Dumplings with Pork - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Had a great experience here. The reservation system is a waitlist online and it goes by pretty fast. Waited for about 10 minutes before we were seated. It gets BUSY in here but for a good reason. The soup dumplings were delicious and they had other yummy options. The service is also amazing and super fast. Will have to come back asap to try all the other dishes they offer. read more

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I've been to Dumpling House several times now and I can honestly say it gets a thumbs up. They shoot for a much more authentic Chinese food experience as opposed to the joint in your local mall. So be sure to keep this in mind as you'll see a lot of menu items you might not have come across before. Since it is called Dumpling House I, of course, had to go with the dumplings. And they are darn good. There is quite a selection and all the ones I've tried (I've probably had 5 or 6 different kinds) have been great. And in case you're not feeling the dumplings, there is a lunch menu. This is a great place to break from the norm and really try something more authentic and adventurous. I'm a fan and will continue to return. read more

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Best Chinese food in Cambridge!! Dumpling house has a incredibly long menu including all of the most famous Chinese dishes as well as really authentic deep cuts. Their normal dumplings are amazing, as the name would suggest, but I think the real gems are their soup dumplings and their pork buns. Both are to die for. This is a great takeout option but also the nice ambiance and good service makes it a great place to dine in. The large tables with rotating platforms make it great for big groups eating family style! read more

Very good place!! Soup dumplings were so good! The serving sizes are very large so keep that in mind. I wouldn't recommend the chicken fried rice though. But the menu is so large so lots of variety to choose from. read more

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I would give 3.5 stars. Dumpling House is a solid option for soup dumplings in Cambridge. Food I've tried: - MINI SOUP DUMLINGS WITH PORK AND CRABMEAT ($15 - 7 pieces): the dough is nice and chewy (though on the thicker side), and the soup inside is not overly salty. Flavor wise, a pretty standard soup dumpling. Nothing remarkable, but exactly what I expect. - MINI SOUP DUMLINGS WITH PORK ($14 - 7 pieces): tastes pretty much the same as the option with pork and crabmeat, except without the flavor of the crabmeat (obviously). Again, pretty standard soup dumpling. - Price is higher than comparable restaurants in Chinatown, but compared to other restaurants in Cambridge price is ok. Usually I am not full with just one order, so I would say personally each meal is ~$25. Atmosphere: - Decent number of seating. - I visited during off peak hours so the restaurant was pretty quiet. Service: - Among my friends, this place is known for solid food but terrible service. And indeed in the two times I have visited, it did take perseverance to call upon the attention of the staff. There were moments when we made eye contact but I was still ignored. Perhaps they were busy, but we were one of the few parties in a very quiet restaurant. - But at the end of the day, I don't usually expect the same degree of friendliness from staff at Asian restaurants v. non Asian restaurants. So my rating stands primarily on the flavor. Overall: - If you have an immediate craving for soup dumplings in Cambridge, this is a safe option. Flavor is pretty standard, price is high compared to Chinatown (but it is unfair to compare prices in Cambridge to Chinatown), service is an adventure. - But for the true flavor for price value, venturing to Chinatown is still better. read more

Dumpling House - Mini soup dumplings with pork - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Easily the best dim sum in Boston! They have such a great selection of dumplings, especially chicken & vegetable ones. The Chinese food is also great! The food always comes out really fast and is consistently good! I'd definitely recommend! read more