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    Dumpling King

    3.9 (345 reviews)
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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Steamed Chicken Dumplings with minced jalapeño, ginger and red pepper oil.
    Ericka S.

    I've been curious about Dumpling King for quite some time, so one day i decided to make the drive over to check it out and get dumplings. Several people have mentioned Ta Hua restaurants in their reviews, which got my attention as I remember the Post Oak Blvd location of Ta Hua fondly. I still rate the chicken and vegetable dumplings from there as all time favorites. But that restaurant no longer exists. However, what's cool is when you mention Ta Hua to people at Dumpling King, they know exactly what you're talking about. Dumpling King's dumpling section of the menu has numerous interesting choices, but I went with the steamed chicken dumplings. Other reviews have mentioned the vegetable dumplings, so I will likely order those next time. What I like about DK's dumplings is the fact that the outer layer is softer and thinner than what's served as most places these days. The chicken is really flavorful. And the sauces and toppings served on the side - red pepper oil, jalapeño, and minced ginger - pair well with the dumplings. I am more partial to the old Ta Hua ginger sauce, which seemed to have a vinegar and oil base and was just so delicious. But I am happy to see a place offering any ginger at all, as many places are quicker to offer soy sauce instead. Service-wise, Dumpling King is more old school compared to newer restaurants offering dumplings, and the people who work here seem to genuinely value their customers' business. I enjoyed speaking with the person who helped me with my order and look forward to returning soon.

    Shrimp lo mein, scallion pancakes
    Cassie C.

    I love this place. Staff is so kind. The food is amazing. This shrimp lo mein is addicting.

    Mongolian Beef, Dumplings
    Dylan J.

    Love this place so much! This place is so good and the server is very nice. The food is very good. My favorite things to get are the sesame chicken, Mongolian beef, and the dumplings.

    Menu as of April 2023
    Steph C.

    Just went back tonight because my husband and I were having a craving for something from our old neck of the woods (we live in Jersey Village now). The dumplings (steamed chicken and pork and pan fried pork) hit the spot along with our shrimp in garlic sauce dish and a wonton soup this cold December night. The restaurant is a hole in the wall but cozy and reminds me of my grandma's humble Mexican kitchen if she had been Asian. The food never disappoints and we left stuffed but not so stuffed it hurt. I love that the prices are very reasonable here despite inflation in the last year. For leaving stuffed, we paid $60 including tip, a dish from the chef's special, 30 dumplings, one appetizer and two drinks. I really need to ask the waitress for her name because she's always been so sweet even when I've come in with my daughter to pick up food. She has an accent and has always been the same person to check me out the last several years I've been a patron. The service is quick and food comes out hot that you have to wait a minute to dig in.

    Jbird K.

    Best dumplings in the US!!! And the service is amazing! The sweet ladies at work there have been there forever and they're so friendly and happy every time you walk in.

    Sunland C.

    Service is subpar, with them getting several of our orders wrong and missing one order. Soup and eggrolls were good.. Soup dumpling were not good and was dry inside and the bottom was like mushy...everything was already drained out onto these rags inside the pan. However both the steamed and the pan fried combo dumplings were good. Mapo tofu was not something I'd eat again. Their garlic sauce broccoli and bamboo was really good. Orange beef was really good, but a LOT of sauce. When packing up to go, they wanted to charge 50 cents for an extra bowl container, telling us it was too expensive to give to us. I'm sorry, but you are going to quibble over 50 cents on a $100 ticket? One small bowl of rice for 3 entrees... Like most of the food was good, but you are cheaping out in a way that leaves me not wanting to come back.

    Steamed pork dumplings
    Christopher C.

    Great spot that I've come to for years with my family! You cannot beat these prices and the food is magnificent and true to their flavors. The lo mein is one of the best Chinese renditions with incredible flavor! The steamed pork dumplings are by far the best dumplings in Houston! The beef and broccoli is as flavorful as the picture entails! Truly a gem of a restaurant! Very nice staff! Love coming to eat here! Will be coming back frequently! Cheers

    Plastic material in my soup
    Jeremy T.

    I visited here since I needed to buy some time before an event. The menu is pretty simple, they have standard americanized Chinese dishes but a good selection of dumplings, and even noodle soups. Since it was a chilly day, I chose a 6pc pan fried pork dumpling and N3. A noodle soup with chicken and collard greens Everything was pretty tasty and service was good. Parking can be a pain sometimes since the lot in front is too small for the strip center. If you trust your car in the rear lot, it's usually pretty open. My one major complaint was I discovered a piece of plastic fragment, probably from some packaging, in my soup intertwined with the green veggies. So they need to improve their sloppiness and quality control.

    Pork lo mein. Total bill $10.27. I order it spicy.
    Kelly W.

    I am addicted to the pork lo mein so I won't comment on any other dish. The dish is packed w/ meat. Last night it looked like regular pork, but somehow had a wonderful sausage like taste. It was way more flavorful than at other places I've tried out of town. The next time my S.O. is in town I'll take him & we'll order 2 dishes.This place is old school Chinese in a restaurant that probably hasn't changed in 20 years. I LOVE the prices which reflect this simplicity.

    My assorted dumplings.... i ordered the rice as an extra on the side.
    Kenneth V.

    DUMPLINGS!!! WOW! These are legit dumplings, and i ate lunch later in the afternoon, but these were FRESH! I swear they rolled them to order! Cool that they have servings of 6 or 10, and you can mix and match them. I've never had chicken w/cheese so i tried some, and they were tasty! Granted it was slow, but the service was impeccable. The waitress waited on me basically hand and foot! VERY friendly and I felt very appreciated. She thanked me three times for coming in. I will be back!

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    This lady is nuts. She yells at people. She won't give us water. And the food is sooo goood! Not ask a question - she will roll her eyes at you.

    Hot and sour soup and egg roll. Excellent!
    Mike C.

    First time here in over 20 years...still exactly the same. The food is still amazing and so affordable. I had the Hot and Sour soup, vegetable egg roll and shrimp and pork steamed dumplings. Damn everything was great! Two ladies working the floor and I mean WORKING! One was literally running around taking such good care of everyone. The Hot and Sour soup was actually Hot and Sour in a very good way like you usually don't get. The egg roll delicious and oh those dumplings...they were awesome just as I remember them being. They give you all the things to make your sauce including chopped ginger and amazing chopped jalapeños. Sorry forgot to get a pic of the dumplings...I just jumped right in. I will be back soon.

    Family night
    Alfredo C.

    Best steamed and pan-fried dumplings this side of Asia. Well, just about. We have been coming here for over 25 years, and now that we live nearby, I suspect we will be coming quite often - too often for me to write a new review every time. Anyway, it does not look like much, but the kitchen turns out yummy stuff quite consistently. Our favorites include all the different kinds of dumplings (!), Garlic Eggplant, Mongolian Beef, and green onion pancake. Try it, you'll probably be surprised.

    Chicken dumplings with the delicious ginger/jalapeno!

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    Delicious vegetable dumplings and scallion pancakes!! Green Gancakes Green Pancakes Green Pancakes!

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    I've been coming here with my dad since I was a little girl and it's always been so amazing. Very consistent and so delicious

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    2 years ago

    Huge selection of steamed and pan fried dumplings, along with staple Chinese dishes. Although place is small, the staff are super friendly.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious authentic dumplings! Better than I have had back home in Canada anywhere. Great service.

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    2 years ago

    Fantastic! Family has been going here for over thirty years. Love it. Eat here now! What are you thinking?!

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    Other than the fact it can sometimes be hard when communicating with the waitress. The food quality is great and it's an experience.

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    Amazing dumplings! A lot of choices and all fresh!! Parking an issue. Worth the hassle

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    Hole in the wall but the place lives up to their name. Tasty dumplings of various kinds, all affordable. Sums it up.

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