I'm a fan of supporting small local businesses and wanted to give this place a try. It took us a while to find the place as it was lowkey hidden inside a mini food mall. We got the pan fried pork dumplings and it was so cheap! There wasn't much space to eat inside so we got our order to-go. Dumplings were pipping hot and juicy! read more

This is another excellent little hidden gem in Boston's Chinatown. Dumpling King is located in a "food court"; its more like a small collection of food stalls but with very limited seating. Dumpling King has several kinds of dumplings, which can be fried or boiled. They are 10 for $5--quite a bargain! I usually get the pork and leek dumplings. They are so good! They also sell frozen dumplings that you can take home and enjoy later. read more

Dumpling King - An order of the pork and leek dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

YUM! 10 dumplings for $4 or add an extra $1 for soup and a soda. How can you get a better deal than that in Chinatown? This place is tucked away in a random food space next to avana sushi and a cell phone stand. I was skeptical at first but I decided to get 10 pork dumplings one day for dinner. They were awesome! The filling tasted more like soup dumplings than your regular freezer dumplings. They give you 10 dumplings and two different kinds of dipping soy sauce (spicy and non). It was great, especially considering how cheap it was! I'd recommend the pork dumpling steamed. I tried them fried once and the flavor just wasn't as good after they fried it. You have to tell them though, because most people like them greasy and fried so sometimes they don't ask you what you want. I haven't tried the combo yet, but I saw people get a big cup of dumpling soup and a soda for only a $1 more. Next time! read more

The food is good, but unsanitary. While I was grabbing a quick bite, I witness one of the dumpling makers in the back was sneezing and blowing their nose a few times and not once did they care to wash their hands let alone wear gloves. I tried to shake it off, but ended up losing my appetite after after witnessing the person casually just continue making dumplings after blowing their nose in a tissue and using his hands to wipe his nose again and again.... read more

So good and so reasonable ! 10 dumplings for $5.50 . Not really a place to hang out and eat but these were great tasted really fresh, would be great to grab a couple bags to take home. read more

Dumpling King has some of the best dumplings in Chinatown at ridiculously good prices! I think it's maybe 10 dumplings and a soda for 5 dollars. The people working there are extremely friendly too. To clarify, the dumplings you order at the restaurant are NOT the same as the dumplings that Chinese Spaghetti Factory (owner of Dumpling King) sells in stores. It's confusing because inside the restaurant, they have a freezer full of packaged dumplings, which they are selling and are sold in stores. I asked to make sure I wasn't just paying for them to pan-fry some frozen dumplings for me. But the restaurant's dumplings are not the same and are way better. They're bigger, full of meat and veggies, pan-fried well, and rival any of the dumplings I've had in Chinatown, and I've been to nearly all the restaurants in the area. I hope this place gets some business! I've seen quite a few restaurants come and go from the food court where it's located. Would love to see this place stick around. read more

Located in a tiny food court, this place was a great quick stop to get a dumpling fix during my 1 hour adventure in Chinatown before heading out of Boston. This is not a sit down experience. Only 1 tiny table in front which hardly seats 3. I ordered 10 pork and leek and 10 chicken fried to go, $11 total. It took about 5-10 min to fry them up. Good taste and fresh! I wish I could have purchased their frozen bags to bring home! My 18 month old and I shared 10 and that was plenty filling. Get the hot sauce! read more

Dumpling King - Front view of the tiny shop - Dim Sum Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Cannot beat the price - $4.50 for 10 good-sized dumplings. There is a simple selection of pork and leek (recommended), pork and mushroom, chicken, and vegetable, and then you can decide whether to go for fried or steamed. I would recommend streamed if you are planning to eat all 10 or else you will feel very greasy later. You can also do a combo deal with a can of soda and a a soup (hot and sour or shrimp wonton) for an extra $1.00. Furthermore, you can buy frozen dumplings to take home. You should at least pay a visit to observe the fancy mechanical dumpling making machines churn out these small pieces of heaven. Dumpling King is a quick take-out for lunch or you can sit in the two seats that are placed against the ordering counter (rather awkward when people are ordering their food over you). The counter can be hard to find, but it is in a small food court shared by Avana Sushi and a tacky gift shop with an ATM. read more

5 bucks for 12 dumplings, soup and coke! I was a big fan of the dumplings. They were small, but you get a ton of them. We had a combo of chicken, mushroom and pork dumplings and I honestly couldn't tell the difference but they were all yummy and a good appetizer. read more

Dumpling King - Dim Sum Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Love this kind of place. Small shop in a tiny food court. You got there early and got to see these folks chopping vegetables. This place is great. I had the pork and leek dumplings. Solid. I'll be back. read more

Since this was next to the Egg Puff stand, my friend decided to try out some of their dumplings. We saw them rolling them and making them fresh. My friend ordered a set of 10, but we got closer to 15, and they were bite-sized. I liked this size better than regular-size dumplings since we could easily pop one in our mouths. They offer a combo that comes w/ a soda for $4.95, but my friend didn't want the soda and was charged $3.95 instead. Super cheap and a great deal! The dumplings were fried right then so they came piping hot and were quite tasty. They also sell frozen bags of dumplings, 3 bags for $10! Yikes! I also saw the woman put out some samples as well, which I thought was smart. I'm not sure how well the plaza does since I only saw a few people go in an out, but I'm glad we were able to support two of these mom and pop businesses during our trip! read more

Dumpling King - $3.95 Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Dumpling King may not have the gourmet dumplings fit for royalty that its name might have led you to believe...but really, what is a "gourmet dumpling?" When I think dumpling, gourmet means that it was made at home with veggies grown in our backyard that go from being assembled to being in my tummy within the hour. I can't really hope for dumplings like that from Chinatown, but Dumpling King makes their dumplings in-house at their little kiosk-like space, so they have a more homemade quality that frozen grocery market dumplings don't have. It's also very wallet-friendly for whenever I have a sudden dumpling craving. However, if you can't handle thicker dumpling skins, this place is not for you. I like to get pot stickers when I'm taking out (with their spicy soy sauce concoction!), but I've also had frozen dumplings purchased from here that were boiled at home (also quite good). My favorite thing about Dumpling King, though, is the adorable woman who operates their phone when you call in to order takeout. Her "Hello, Dumpling [King]" always makes my day. read more

I've ordered take out once here during my lunch break and for the price and quantity that they give you, is pretty good. I wanted dumplings that day and I honestly passed by this plaza where the place is many times but never tried it. For that price, $4 for 10 dumplings is pretty cheap. I think for an extra dollar they give you a can of soda and/or soup (not sure if they givw both or you get to choose). I got mushroom and pork dumplings steamed and I liked it. Frozen or not, for that price you can't go wrong especially if you want a quick meal that can fill you up for the day. I would come back again if i want some quick dumplings for lunch. Don't expect some kind of over the top, gourmet style dumplings, it seems like a lot were expecting that, hence the negative reviews. Oh and the place is cash only and for me, I just had enough to pay for it that day so I didn't have to run to an atm to take out some :p read more

Outstanding quality and value! One of the best luncheon specials in town! Your choice of 6 dumplings, soup & a drink for 20th century prices! The ladies at Dumpling King are kind and prompt! Try everything and grab frozen dumplings for home! read more

Really cute spot, home vibe. Theres a fridge up front to show you what you are eating too. Owner is really wholesome. Food is great and super affordable, only missing some red vinegar read more

I thought the fried dumplings were only ok. I tried the pork and mushroom. The skin was def too thick. They tasted no different than the ones I buy frozen from the supermarket. Nice dipping sauce though. If you want to fill your stomach with cheap eats, then this is the place to go. Under $5 for 10 dumplings! They should offer a side dumpling dish such as $3.50 for 5 dumplings. I only wanted to sample them, 10 is just too much (doughy dumpling skin fills you up quickly). read more

Just filled my belly with soup dumplings. For $4.95, you get 10 dumplings of your choice, veggies and soda. I believe they make their own dumplings because there's a machine behind the counter. I ordered the pork and leek dumplings. The dough thick and the meat plentiful. They don't splurge on these premise-made dumplings. If you are looking for a quick and delicious lunch, I would recommend this place. read more

Dumpling King is my favorite stall in a second floor mini-food court. As many others have mentioned, the dumplings are spectacularly cheap here, and it's worth a shot. Neither the proprietress nor those of the three other stalls give you a hard time for getting one dish you like at one counter and another specialty at another counter. There are some caveats, especially for you Shopzilla types who freak out if everything doesn't match your expectation of perfection. First off, this place isn't merely a food court serving Chinese food. It's a food court serving Chinese food *for the Chinatown natives.* You will seldom see Anglo faces here, and the stall owners aren't notable for their command of English. (Let's just say I was grateful to a Sinophile friend for dragging me into here, because there's no way in creation I'd have stumbled in on my own, however much I like Chinatown.) Secondly, this is a dingy, cramped, indifferently lit food court with all the ambiance of a community college canteen. There are places in Chinatown where you can have fancy sitdown dinners at nosebleed prices served by linen-clad waiters on teakwood and mahogany tables, and I wish you well at such places. This isn't it. Finally, this is effectively Chinese fast food. Adjust your expectations accordingly -- you've no more reason to expect Zagat-level cooking than you would at Burger King. read more

3 stars because of the price-points, hours of operations -- Def night owls -- , Sauces, Clay Pot & Hot Pot presentations, dumpling filling. 2 stars lost for the bland noodle dishes, lack of meat (and how tiny they are), over microwaved Dumplings with over-cooked pasta (could have been the late hour & the busy after-club traffic), and parking. I do have to give them Kudos for being open after 3 AM, friendly staff, generous hot-pot dishes & speedy "to-go" service. read more

Not bad. (I am spoiled by NYC dumpling standards which are 5 for $1 freshly made in front of you. ) But I was very happy to see this place so I now know where to get a quick to-go dumpling fix. I did see the woman make dumplings while I ordered and ate. The frozen dumplings to the side are just if you happen to want to buy some to take home to make yourself. They were good, though a bit thick, and a bit on the oily side. Next time I'll try the boiled/steamed. The woman who was cooking and cashiering was friendly. Eating space is very limited/awkward but also interestingly very few feet away from other to-go food stalls. read more

Awesome dumplings for 6$. Definitely recommend the pan fried dumplings. Super tasty and fried fresh on the spot. Not much ambiance theres literally only 1 plastic table, but great for takeout. read more

Great dumplings and price. Love that you can order them frozen to take home for a get together. I also enjoyed the side sauce to dip the dumplings into. I was full after one order. Took it to go and ate outside near the park. read more

Good place for a snack to share or lunch. 10 dumplings only sets you back $ 4.50 (no soup or soda) and you can get them steamed or pan fried. We ordered a couple of boxes to take to a party and they place a label on each foam container to indicate if its pork, veggies or chicken, etc. read more

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Straightforward dumplings for a great price and not sketch. If you're a fan of the thicker skins, then this is the place for you. The menu is extremely basic. You can basically choose one of 5 or so flavors of dumplings and have them either pan fried or boiled. I like the boiled better because I think the pan fried version is a little too fried for me. There's not much complexity in these dumplings for 10 for $5 is an extremely satisfying meal. The pork and leek is my favorite as I think it's a bit juicier than the other options. They also have veggie dumplings which are filled with cabbage, mushrooms, and carrots. You can also buy bags of frozen dumplings which are an even better deal - 3 for $10. read more

Delicious dumplings and you cannot beat the price. We got a plastic box HEAPED with steamed pork buns (10 of them) for $6.50!! The dumplings were made while we watched or you can buy 3 giant bags of frozen ones for $10 :) Cash only. read more

Dumpling King - Steamed pork buns, 10 for $6.50! - Dim Sum Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fat G. coming in with some reviews about a local joint in Chinatown opening up. Dumpling King is located in the same building as Cafe De Lulu, and it looks to be promising as I saw the signs. Go inside and there are about 2 or 3 other places for food, including a sushi place and another place where they sell Japanese-style hot dogs (I'll look to review that another time). It's a small hole in the wall restaurant for food. They had laid out some samples of their food, which was essentially their only offering. Dumpling King simply gets the dumplings from the local Chinatown Supermarkets and prepares them the way you want, which is usually fried or boiled. For 4 dollars you get 10 or 12 dumplings. The thing is though, you will be better off getting them from the market yourself and doing it. Their hot and sour soup was ok - I like mine a little syrupy but they had the contents right, with a good amount of spice. I wasn't sold too much on the novelty of the idea, particularly they don't make anything themselves, but rather prepare it only. We'll see how it goes, but my friend "thinks they won't do so well." read more

Their dumplings are really good! I never sample good even at food court. That is just me being me! Lol The lady is really generous and makes sure she pack enough sauce for my dumplings. They even have dumplings in their freezer. The 3 for 10 are the packaged one you can purchase at your local Super Martket 88, kam man or H mart. I almost purchase the 10 dollar bag dumpling but the dough will stick and break once thaw.. So next time when I know if I'm going straight home I would love to fry dumplings with my home made ginger and vinegar and soy sauce dipping sauce or I pair it with stir fried yellow noodles with dumplings and the dipping sauce for dressing yummy to top it off don't forget red fried onions . :) Their is seating in ftont of the counter, but I don't think you would want someone standing behind you with your back turn. Just have it to GO! read more

Came to this location for the sushi at Avana, left with these dumplings. Excellent dumpling shack, with fast and made-to-order service. The price is unbeatable. This is what fastfood chinese should be. $4.50 for 10 dumplings $6.50 for 10 dumplings, soup, and a drink. CASH ONLY. read more

Amazing little spot. Hidden Gem. Lady was super sweet and dumplings were outstanding and price to match (Cash Only) If ever in Chinatown Boston. Do yourself a favor and visit them. Coming from Springfield Ma.. read more

When i was visiting boston my sister cooked me dumplings for dinner and told me a crazy story how she bought a bag of like 40 dumplings for less than 20 bucks and was living off of them for weeks which cracked me up. Anyways, i had the dumplings and they were great! they had pork and leek and were huge. Honestly only like 10 filled me up and i can usually eat like 20 for a meal. They were delectable and such a steal for the price. If you're poor like me or my sister then you'll love dumpling king. read more

This place is a hidden gem. I liked their dumplings and scallion pancakes. They pan fried them perfectly in golden brown - very tasty and crispy. Their pork buns were good as well and the price was inexpensive! They steam the buns for you which take about 30 mins. (You could also get the frozen one from the fridge) They always came out fresh and juicy. Sometimes I found a little sour taste in the pork buns. Not sure if it was the vinegar in the pork? read more

Very tasty dumplings, simple menu, I would come back! There are not many seats as they are a small stool on a small food court.

Delicious dumplings and fantastic customer service. We came with kids and they made our visit fun and delicious.

Dumpling King was our favorite meal in Chinatown. The outside of the building is a bit raggedy looking and it's tucked away in the back of a room full of other food shops, but the food made it a diamond in the rough. It's cash only, but ridiculously cheap. We got "10" vegetable dumplings each (he got pan-fried and I got steamed) and a soda for $5 each. The dumplings came out fresh and hot with two dipping sauces, one of which was more sweet and the other a little spicy. The best part was we ate our fill and still had a load of dumplings left over. After a second of looking at our plates though (and counting) we realized he still had nine dumplings left and I had eight! We had eaten way more than that, so the cook had apparently not bothered to count and just threw a few handfuls into the steamer for us. A great bargain and quality food. The only forewarning I'd give is that their sitting area is literally just two chairs and table pushed against the ordering counter (see pics). We didn't mind and weren't uncomfortable while eating. But parties with more than two people, or who want more privacy when eating, may want to order take-away. read more

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An excellent mid-pandemic treat! First meal after the lockdown...as good as ever. Exactly how I remembered it. My family enjoys the spicy sauce for the dumplings. It is perfect! read more

10 dumplings, a can of soda, and soup for 5$. I couldn't fall in love with anywhere faster even if they pumped me with an IV full of cookies. The dumplings are always so fresh and I love that you can buy pre-packaged frozen ones to go ( 3 bags for 10$!!) and even the dough is handmade. Dumpling King is not a sit down restaurant ( it's in the same mini market area as Avana) but they take 5 minutes to pull your food together, whether fried or boiled, and it's delicious. My favorite are the pork and chicken and mushroom dumplings but the vegetarian dumplings are great as well. If your trying to grab a quick lunch in chinatown on a budget, this is definitely a go to. read more

I came here with my dad and we absolutely loved it. Seating is lacking but the couple working there is very sweet and polite and the dumplings are great taken to go. We got fried pork dumplings and mushroom/pork dumplings and everything was so incredibly good. Will definitely be coming back. :) read more

Absolutely delicious dumplings for dirt-cheap prices. To dispel any rumors propagated by the uninformed masses below me, (minus Erik D), they HAND-CRAFT these dumplings! How do you know, you say? Because I sat there while I stuffed my face and watched the lady in the back flattening little balls of dough, stuffing it to the brim with filling, and crimping the edges together...roughly one billion times. The dumplings in the freezer in front of your face are not the ones Dumpling King serves up, but they are also a cheaper option than those inferior dumplings for higher prices (I'm looking at you, Trader Joe's). In short, come here, sit at a table, eat ten dumplings, order sushi from Avana approximately 3 feet away, enjoy your Asian food coma. It's a magical experience. read more

Delicious dumplings at SUPER cheap prices. Can you really ask for anything more?

I got 10 dumplings for $4, half boiled and half pan fried. Both were delicious with the homemade thick skin! The scallion pancake was just ok, a little too fried. We ate at a table literally in front of the cash register. It was a very awkward placement but there was limited space in there fr tables so i guess they were maximizing their space! read more