I'm very surprised this place is in business at this time. Came in and no customers inside which should have giving me red flags right away. Floors and restaurant seemed dirty. Looked under our table We ordered beef rolls, pork soup dumplings, bbq pork Bao buns. They asked if we wanted "special soup" - which tasted like watered down chicken noodle soup with small pork wontons. The beef rolls came out and i was shocked to see a cold flour tortilla, lettuce and beef rolled up like a taco. This is no where near a beef roll and was informed they do it differently. They kindly removed it from our bill. The bbq pork buns tasted like they were heated up from being frozen and had an overly sweet flavor. dumplings came out very fast which makes me think they were just heated up in the microwave or something. We were in and out in about 30 minutes:/ read more

Dumpling House - Beef Roll - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

I believe they have recently changed their name to dumpling house. Or maybe they have recently changed from dumpling house to Yamato sushi house. I'm not sure which. Their sign out front says dumpling house and their menu still says Yamato sushi house. Identity crisis, no? We went in thinking this was dumpling house so we ordered dumplings. I was craving some soup, dumplings, and shrimp hao gaos. At around 13 bucks each, they were quite good. And just because I don't quite feel full with having just dumplings for dinner, we also ordered their fried rice noodles. The pictures really don't do justice for this amazing dish. They don't have fried rice on their menu, but this noodle dish tasted just like fried rice And smelled like it too. Hubby and I were really pleasantly surprised. We added a chicken to the dish, but if coming back, I will stay with just a noodles without adding protein. Our server who was Chinese, spoke very fast, and I had a hard time understanding everything he was trying to explain. But he was very eager, very nice, and very excited about us trying different foods. As it was Chinese New Year's week when we went in, he told us to try their special New Year's soup and that he was really really good. In fact, he was saying this to everyone who came in. The soup was about $13, but not big like a bowl of pho. It came in the medium size bowl, clear broth, with a bunch of mini dumplings inside. It's really not something that I would normally order, especially after ordering two orders of dumplings, but I must say the taste was pretty good. Would I have it again? I will have to remember not to get pushed over by the nice enthusiastic server. Since we didn't know, this was a sushi place going in. I had no sushi and don't necessarily think I will. I hope they figure out their identity and stick to one thing. So far, I am happy with their dumplings and their fried rice noodle. read more

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Maybe 2.5 overall. The place isn't clean, lots of dirty dried rice in the crevices of the hot pot in front of each seat. The menu is literally half from the previous restaurant which makes it seem like the whole menu is somewhat of a second thought? All of the food was mid. Maybe 3/5. BBQ pork buns were very average, the buns themselves were tasteless like styrofoam. The xiao long bao were small with not a lot of broth in them. The sauces to dip had weird sediment in them. The chow mein was not special tasting, seemed like it could've been frozen from Costco. Short noodles that are soggy and overcooked. The sushi was fine, nothing special. The owner? Or whoever was taking our order came every 2 minutes to ask us if we were ready to order even after we requested some more time because there was a lot of random stuff on the long menu. There was also a 20% tip included in the check for our 6 person table which wasn't mentioned to us. Overall, poor experience. I was surprised because there are good reviews, but my group and I were pretty disappointed. Would not return. read more

Date of visit: December 9, 2024 I needed a place open on a Monday for lunch in the western Wauwatosa-area, not an easy feat! I came across Dumpling House and was glad that I did, as it was an overall great meal. The place was deserted, save for one other table, but that didn't bother us. The club music soundtrack was an interesting and unexpected addition to the meal, though neither I nor my boss minded it. They were known for their dumplings, so of course we got those. Outside of the burping I did after the meal, they were quite tasty. My chicken teriyaki was decent; didn't love the bed of onions that it came on (definitely should have mentioned that on the menu) but other than that, it had a good flavor and the chicken tasted fresh. There was definitely enough to take for a second meal as well, which I always appreciate. read more

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Baby it was cold outside today. But the soup dumplings warmed my insides for sure. They were perfectly presented and very tasty. Comfortable seating and good service. read more

Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

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I've been here twice now and ordered different things each time. This time around, I got a few other things to try. I started with the marinated beef, which came with a side of hoisin, I believe. The waitress let me know of a special going on with a soup. I can't remember the name, but it was delicious. I don't see it on a menu, so I believe it was limited time. It was a tasty broth with some dumplings. Very good. I got a roll with crab, avocado, cream cheese, eel sauce, and shrimp tempura for sushi. It's not on the online menu but on the physical one. Lastly, I got the stir-fried noodle with shrimp for my entree. I love thin rice noodles, so I had to try them here. Delicious! Staff is always kind and food comes out quick. read more

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My wife and I often have lunch here. It's a mash up of sushi and Chinese that seldom disappoints. There are not a lot of people there because it is in the back parking area of a strip mall. The place looks to be in need of some TLC and feels like it used to be something very different when it opened, maybe a night club or bar. And, the service is spotty and often surly. So why the 4 stars? Because we always leave full, happy, and with a sensation that we ate healthily. Plus their sushi is really good. And the vegetable dumplings are heavenly. read more

Unforgettable dining experience at Dumpling House! Tried a variety on the menu like buns, dumplings, sushi, soup, and more. Great atmosphere and an amazing staff running the restaurant. You can't miss with anything you pick. Great flavor and well prepared. Ask for the house soup! read more

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It seems like the negative reviews come from a certain type of person who is not familiar with this type of food, but this place is the real deal. Delicious, authentic dumpling-focused northern Chinese cuisine with friendly, fast service. Prices are acceptable, restaurant isn't the most fancy, but it is comfortable and peaceful. The kitchen is.. particularly authentic, which is a polite way to put it. I can see why this place turns some people off, but we've enjoyed every single meal we've had here and we would absolutely return. Don't be afraid to ask your server for recommendations as some of the wording can be a little confusing. Also, make sure you ask for dumpling sauce (black vinegar) if you weren't provided with any. Craving their food today! read more

We came in when it was slow. Just one other table, around 1:30ish. Ordered the chili oil wontons. NO Chili Oil, instead peanut sauce. Waiter/Manager, just dumped back in hot water and reserved. we put the chili oil from the table on them. Don't call them Chili oil dumplings, if they have peanut sauce on them. Wonton skin was also very thick. Ordered pork steamed dumplings, raw inside. Sushi not great. Spicy tuna & Spicy Salmon, didn't have much fish in them. Poorly rolled. read more

Good service but disappointing food. My wife and I stopped here on a lunch date. We were surprised we were the only customers. I am not sure if we ordered the wrong thing from the menu or or what.. but it was unremarkable and most likely will not be a repeat. read more

I visited Dumpling House today largely to compare its version of Xiao Long Bao with the counterpart at Momo Mee in downtown Milwaukee. Significant publicity has highlighted the downtown restaurant, and it may be convenient for those who live in the city. However, the version at Dumpling House does not play second fiddle to anyone. Their dumplings are excellent, eight are offered for $13.60, the wait staff is friendly, the setting is very clean and accessibility near 124th and Blue Mound is convenient. The menu is very extensive should members of a group want to try other offerings. read more

Dumpling House - Xiao Long Bao - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

The buns were frozen food. We ordered the beef slices as appetizer but it is as thin as a piece of paper and most of lettuce is in the plate. Fried chicken was over cooked so it was super "hard". No service: the waitress just ignored us , nerve check our plates so the empty plates were all over the table. I tipped them but I am not sure if they deserved it! Bad experience! read more

Stopped by Dumpling House on an early Saturday evening for dinner. It was early enough in the evening (5:30ish) that the dinner crowd hadn't arrived yet, so it was just my dining companion and I and a couple other occupied tables. We started things off with drinks. I ordered a Manhattan and my dining companion opted for a beer. Though I ordered a Manhattan, I received a French Martini (which was a shock to the taste buds as by the color, I didn't notice right away that it wasn't a Manhattan!). When I was in my early 30's, French Martinis were my jam. They were my go-to order so, while it wasn't what I ordered--I did appreciate the opportunity to reminisce a bit! We ordered their bbq pork buns to share and for my main, I got their teriyaki salmon. The pork buns were solid and the teriyaki salmon was delish. It was perfectly cooked and came with ample sauteed vegetables. It was bursting with flavor. My dining companion got the chicken teriyaki which came and was such a large portion, she was able to take half home. Their prices are reasonable ($7.95 for cocktails? Is this real life?) and the service was efficient. Get to it! read more

Dumpling House - Bbq pork buns - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

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God I love dumpling house- I was recently in the east coast for a wedding where I ate my fill in lobster rolls and oysters and when I was back to the Midwest I was CRAVING Asian food, and Dumpling House always hits the spot. I recently ordered their dumplings to go and they were still delicious and fresh! One side note: DO NOT order online as I had spoken with the owner and she notified me their online ordering system doesn't work so they don't receive the orders in time, definitely call to make an order! read more

Dumpling House - Wonton in Chili Oil - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Really good bao and other Asian dishes. The bento lunchbox was a nice variety of items and super filling. They also have a great cocktail menu and really reasonable drink prices. Can't wait to go back! read more

Dumpling House - Pork Xiaolongbao - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

I love bao and dumplings. Unfortunately this was not the place to find them. Very disappointing. It is in the old Yamato restaurant. I had a menu from there with a few new pages added. My friend I ordered dumplings to share. Part of our order was lost but at least we wetr not charged for it. It was very pricey for what we got. It was really hot but we got no sauces or real plates. The bao was not good tasting, it tasted old. I have made it and eaten it out and should be fresh. The other dumplings were so hot and liquid came burning our fingers. I hope it was soup. We had to ask for our credit card as the waiter forgot to give it back. The bathrooms were out of paper and soap. Luckily we carry that with us. Overall it was terrible. I can see why the restaurant was empty. read more

We stopped at the Dumpling House for dinner last night , and it was fine. The inside hasn't really changed from Yamato, and in fact the whole Yamato menu is available, they've just added dumplings and buns. We started with pork wontons in chili oil - just no. The sauce had nothing to do with chili oil at all. It was a slightly sweet peanut butter glaze with very little heat. I wasn't expecting peanut sauce and wouldn't have ordered them had I known. If you love peanut butter you might feel differently. My husband had a volcano roll that he described as "ok". It didn't look like much in the presentation department. Finally, the xiao long bao which are made in house. The dumpling skins were light and delicate, and the pork filling was really good. There was very little broth though, and it lacked that porky unctuous-ness - it was thin and again, a little sweet. Not bad at all, but Momo Mee is way better. Service was great - lightning fast! Would I go back? Probably not, it was just okay for me. read more

Dumpling House - Wontons in "chili oil" aka slightly spicy peanut butter sauce - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

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We enjoyed the juicy dumplings and meat buns that were fresh and hot out of kitchen here. The Xiaolongbao with the specialty house-made dumpling sauce had meat soup inside the thin dough and the sauce really gave them a nice sweet garlic kick. Highly recommend it. The chicken popcorns were crispy and not very salty so tasted good to us who prefer lighter seasoning. The leek and pork buns and shrimp and pork dumplings were less impressive but still tasted homey. The shrimp and pork dumplings even had real shrimp on top - which is no traditional as the shrimp is usually mixed into the pork to create a slightly seafood taste and I personally would have enjoyed that traditional flavor more. But still, we enjoyed the freshness here. They also sell frozen cooked meat buns if you want to get a bunch to take home. We steamed and ate them in the morning and loved the juicy and yummy breakfast. read more

Dumpling House - Pork Xiaolongbao & Leak and Pork and Shrimp Steamed - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

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Excellent food and service! The wonton soup was probably the best one I've ever had. The fried pork buns and dumplings were excellent! Looking forward to coming back and trying more items. read more

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Stumbled upon this place. The food was amazingly delicious. The price point was right on. I am so happy that I discovered it. I will go there again and again!! read more

Good pork dumplings with a tasty dipping sauce. Quick, friendly service. Clean restaurant with enjoyable and soothing music. read more

Dumpling House - Pork and Vegetable and Pork Dumpling Steamed - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

I don't think they even wroth for 1star. We ordered 2 different buns, xiao long bao, marinated beef, sashimi plate and popcorn chicken. Marinated Beef that shows up on our table are thin as paper! Mostly lettuce on the bottom, and very small plate. Really don't think it's worth this price! Totally different than the picture whoever posted on the reviews. Popcorn chicken is the same. Everything is small pieces, even thought the onion and green peppers. Cut everything as small as fingernail! We even asked if the plate is popcorn chicken, and he said yes! That's totally different than the picture I the menu too. He even kept convincing us to order the soup that not on the menu. At the beginning we told him not, but he still told us we need to try. Keep back and forth, we said yes. In China, soup is sharing, it usually comes in a big pot. We worried it will be too much and we already ordered quite a few things. But then come with a bowl of dumping in the soup. I was shocked when I saw that. That not even called soup. The table is small, we are trying to finish our food faster and make some room to not be crowded. But no one took our empty plates. Bad service I ever had. Sashimi plate are also expensive and sashimi are thin and small, portions are disappointing too. The whole meal that we had today is worse and upset. I feel like I paid a lots to be sad. read more

We went on a Sunday afternoon thought it was gonna be busy, but it wasn't. The waiter was so friendly recommended us to get the soup so happy we did. The restaurant was clean. The food came out fast and it was delicious. I would definitely go back. read more

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As dumpling lovers, this spot has been on our list for a while. We loved the Xiao Long Bao and the chicken and corn pan fried dumplings! We also got the bbq buns which were ok...but there are better spots for buns. Overall, solid dumplings and another dumpling spot in the area is always welcome. Service was good as well, as was the price. read more

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Date night. Tried a new spot I've been eying. Food was mediocre Chinese food. The soup dumplings were the only thing that stood out. We grabbed marinated beef, did not expect a cold dish. Reminded me of beef that is used in pho. Got fried shrimp, nice large shrimp and crispy fried goodness. Also got popcorn chicken, light breading, on the salty side. Also got the fried rice and added chicken. This was decent. I'd have to rank the meal overall 5/10. There's better spots for Chinese food, but I'd go back only for the soup dumplings. The soup was flavorful and nice, the skin isn't thin like Ding Tai Fun but it's not super thick either. #eatlikejed #dumplinghousemke #mkeeats #nomnom #soupdumplings #yelp read more

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Stopped by for lunch. It's a nice place. We tried vegetarian stuff. Dumpling 5/5, fried rice, noodles. Everything was fresh, served hot. The hostess was friendly and nice. read more

We really enjoyed dumpling house! A series of delicious fresh noodles and dumplings, served by a a lovely waiter. It was clear that he was in need of a little more help, but the service was very friendly. We went to primarily vegetarian, and that was easy to make happen! Highly recommend! Will be back! read more

Stopped here with friends to try something new. It was new for them as well. Surprise! Food was excellent and we really enjoyed the staff's recommendations. It was quiet when we were there so hard to comment on ambiance. But it looks nice. read more

We've been here about 5x now and have enjoyed every visit! I came across it after going to Taiwan and South Korea last fall and got home craving dumplings and was surprised to see this was right near our house! They're always very friendly, there's a good variety between dumplings, sushi, tempura, and udon and the staff is helpful in explaining things I'm curious in trying. My favorite item is the long bao pork dumplings which have soup in the inside. I had these in Taiwan and was so happy to have them again! Give it a try! read more

Visited the dumpling house during Asian dining week......immediate seating with good service. Nice Asian ambiance, food was flavorful and presented well !! The tempura was light and tasty. Xiao Long Bao were smaller than expected but tasty, Would recommend this restaurant for informal Asian dining read more

Very hard to communicate with the waiters. The food was good. The place was clean. I would not go back though because of the hard time ordering off the menu with the language barrier. read more

Overall, pretty good and definitely would come back, but only for some select dishes. For context, we've been looking for good Xiao Long Bao / Shanghai soup dumplings in Milwaukee for a while now and also the more impossible to find Sheng Jian bao / Pan-fried soup dumplings. I'm sure people that love soup dumplings know there's limited options here and I can say that this definitely hits the spot for soup dumplings but it misses for the pan-fried variant. Their soup dumplings had a great porky/savory flavor, a good amount of soup, and the skin was pretty thin too. We got the pork and crab ones and preferred the pork ones as we didn't feel the extra expense for the crab added anything extra. When we come back, this will definitely be the thing we get, especially since it's not as busy and close to the Zoo. The sleeper hit was the popcorn chicken. It had a light breading, good crunch, and was a nice salty bite. I could definitely see it go well with a beer. It's similar to the Taiwanese popcorn chicken but maybe a little lighter breading. Again, another dish we'll get again. Here are the other dishes we got and will probably pass on: - Pork potstickers - Veg and Pork Steamed Dumplings - Pan-friend pork buns (Sheng Jian Bao) - BBQ Pork Bun - Beef Roll The pork potstickers were just ok. I would have preferred them to be even crispier but the main thing that threw me off was their filling. While there's a lot of filling and it is very juicy, the filling is a bit too soy sauce forward, so you didn't really get to taste the meat and other ingredients. I think if they made some tweaks to the filling, this would be amazing. Same goes for the veg and pork steam dumplings. The skin was a bit underdone too. Anyways, I think you can just buy better frozen ones and make them at home. The Pan-fried pork buns were meh. Even though this is the only place I know of in Milwaukee that has them, I'd still pass on them. The dough is more yeasty and bready, so it's not like the ones you get in Shanghai. Flavor is okay, but it's more just a pan fried smaller pork bao than anything else. The BBQ pork bun was just meh as well. The filling could have been sweeter, but the bao part was too mealy and not soft and airy like other places. Again, I think you can get these better elsewhere and even frozen from the store too. Lastly, the beef roll was just okay. It had lettuce for some crunch but the flavor was mainly dominated by hoisin sauce. I prefer some other spots version of this so this will be a pass as well. As for service and setting, the place was pretty big and good for families and kids. We got there at 11:30am on a weekday and were the only ones there at the start so we got a nice big booth. Parking was easy too. The ambiance is still from the previous Yamato restaurant (even the menus said Yamato on them). Our server was good, coming back often to check on us and refilling our water. read more

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Average all around. We ordered a wide variety ranging from salad, sushi, dumplings, sake, and buns. The dumplings were the highlight. The server was polite, but forgot our salad and I had to walk around the restaurant looking for her to ask. This was towards the end of the meal as she did not return to check in. Likely won't be back, but it's average for anyone looking. read more

Pho soup tasteless! The serving was like out of a can and diluted way too much! The bean sprouts, lettuce and cilantro were sparse. The noodles were good. I would not eat there again! read more

Tried their lunch special. The bao came out undercooked then overcooked. Also the waitress was SO pissed when I politely explained the inside of my bun was ice cold. The sushi was overwhelming not fish. I've never seen so little fish used in sushi... overall wouldn't return. read more

Dumpling House - Vegetable Bun - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Nice staff and good food! I got the soup dumplings and they were everything that I wanted.

First time here. Found it as a close option to some shopping we did in the area. Fast service, hot and fresh, delicious food. Tried the pork lumpia, the pork and leek dumplings and pork soup dumplings. All sooo good. Definitely coming back read more

Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

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Wow! These are very authentic dumplings!! I live in China town in San Francisco and I am here visiting for work. I can 100% tell you as a Japanese man. These are authentic. read more

Dumpling House - Leek and Pork Dumpling Boiled - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Amazing! We were feeling lazy, craving dumplings, and ordered delivery. We definitely have to go in person. From opening the containers we knew we found a great place in Dumpling House. There's an earnest home feeling to the look and taste. Super comforting and tasty. The dough is just thick enough and has a perfect light chew. I highly recommend all of their pork dumplings and takoyaki. Delicious. Can't wait to go in person. read more

Dumpling House - Beef dumpling and Pork Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Elm Grove, Wisconsin