I was introduced to this wonderful place by one of the previous reviewers on here and oh my GOODNESS she wasn't wrong! I'd had a bad night at work tonight and wanted comfort food so I didn't hesitate when I picked up the phone and placed my order for delivery. They gave me a delivery estimate of 30 minutes but delivered in around 20. My 10 special "pot stickers" dumplings arrived with a set of chopsticks and a little tub of dipping sauce, which had just enough chilli in it to give a little kick and set the dumplings off perfectly. I've eaten from here 3 times now (take away and deliveries) and each time I say I'll try something different from the menu but I really can't see past these little parcels of deliciousness. Next time I'll order something different. Maybe... Quick service. Tasty and fresh food. Fantastic! read more

Boy, it feels so good to give a well-deserved update: - Five stars for the scrumptiously seasoned veggie potstickers. - Five stars for the kickin' Kimchi Korean noodle soup. - Five stars for that dreamily tender flower roll steamed bun. Great value, generous portions and sweet service too! This is just THE place for the most perfect comfort food. Eating one of their dumplings is literally like a hug in a mouthful. Afterwards, I felt that feeling that comes only from a deeply satisfying meal; the foodie afterglow! So, Yelp Glasgow has fallen head over heels for Dumpling Monkey. - And now so have I! read more

I truly love this place. They opened about a year or so ago and I went back then with my Chinese colleague who introduced me to their speciality, which apparently is not just dumplings but peanut-flavoured sauces. Amazing. Back then they used to have just one small room, and they now have expanded to the house next-door, making the seating much spacier. Last time I went, (again with a Chinese friend, cause, y'know, it's more fun), I had a Tom Yam hot chicken noodle soup. I had it with udon noodles (they are my favourite, nice and thick), and we also shared a plate of beef and carrot fried dumplings. I also prefer the fried ones, just because there was a shop selling the best ones I've ever had downstairs of my flat in Shanghai, so they are a bit like "Madeleine de Proust" to me... It was really delicious, and the waitress got so excited when I said "thank you" in Chinese! I definitely recommend Dumpling Monkey if you want to have real traditional Chinese food rather than something British-ised, it's a must-go in Glasgow for Chinese food lovers! read more

Dumpling Monkey - Dim Sum Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I ordered a takeaway from here and decided on the beef and carrot steamed buns, vegetarian pot stickers, a peach bubble tea with jelly and... errrrm I think they were called peanut balls. The potstickers and steamed buns come with a chili dipping sauce which has quite a bit of kick to it but really delicious. If the sauce is too hot for you try dipping them in soya or sweet chili sauce. Nom nom nom. If you haven't tried a bubble tea before I recommend you do at least once. I love them and there are so many flavor combinations your bound to come across one you like. Now the peanut balls are more of a dessert and come in sugared water. These are a weird slimy texture and weren't for me. They kind of reminded me of an eyeball haha. Once you get over the texture they taste good. Everything is reasonably priced. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other dishes. I recommend this place if your looking for some authentic Asian food and wee change from your local Chinese. read more

Food: 2/5 I don't know if it was because of all the good reviews I saw on Yelp, but I was highly disappointed. Chinese food is practically my life, & was having a craving. My sister and I ordered the sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style, seafood fried noodles, special pot stickers, egg friend rice, and just some boiled rice. The seafood fried noodles just weren't doing it for me. This is the one I liked the least. I think too much water was added and so my noodles were swimming it in. I think the only thing I enjoyed from this meal was the egg fried rice side dish. I ordered my food to-go so this review is strictly on the food I had. read more

Husband and I came for a hungover lunch - I was dying for a big bowl of noodle soup! I was disappointed though that the beef noodle soup contained corned beef (aka salt beef) instead of nice rare proper beef. The noodles were thick, abundant, and slurpable (love the udon) but the beef just seemed odd. I did enjoy the soft, beef filled steamed bun, and the sweet and sticky curry was surprisingly good (though mostly sauce), but overall it seemed a bit overrated to me? It is cheap, and quick since you just order at the counter, on the plus side. read more

Forget the dumplings, which are amazing. The steam buns are out of this world! Easily some of the best Asian food I've had outside of APAC itself. read more

Came here after craving for dumplings. I had 10 dumplings with meat/shrimps/veggies as fillings. The skin of the dumplings was a little thick, unlike what I was used to, and the dumplings were also smaller than I expected, nonetheless, they tasted quite good. I also had original bubble tea, but I expected more tapioca! Overall the price was reasonable and the taste was quite good. The portion though... read more

Dumpling Monkey - dunplings and bubble tea - Dim Sum Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

"Just Like Home" The wife enthralled! This top class Chinese is where the Chinese students hang out. If you're looking for authentic, good value Chinese "cafe style" food, then this is a great place to eat. Noodles, dumplings, rice, congee and more. They've got a good range of dishes to suit all tastes. My box of rice with char sui was under a fiver and the ho fun noodles with beef was similarly priced. Pretty good service too, but be prepared to share a table as it can get busy busy :) read more

A lonely voice in the face of so many 5 stars reviews: I think Dumpling Monkey is OK. But not much more than that. My biggest problem is that I'm really not a fan of their dumplings and if you have them in your name then I want them to be great. The filling is OK but the outside manages to be both too glutenous and, if you order the pot sticker version, way too greasy. I've given them 2 tries now and the second time in only managed to eat 2 before before they were slightly turning my stomach. I wouldn't say it's all bad though. Their soups are really good, and the portions more than generous. On my last visit I ordered chicken noodle and my friend Tom Yan and both were super tasty. The staff are also friendly and helpful and the service fast. You order and pay at the till once you've made your choice and your food is brought out to you. On my latest trip we only had to wait a few minutes between ordering and the first of our food arriving. Very welcome as we were both hungry after a few beers at BrewDog! Now I've given it a couple of goes, Dumpling Monkey isn't somewhere I'd run back to but as long as I remember just to order the tasty soup I could be lured there..... read more

Inspired by #YelpWisdom, I finally got round to trying Dumpling Monkey. I had a takeaway order of veggie dumplings and veggie soup noodles. The dumplings were savoury parcels of tofu, shitake mushroom and carrot. The soup had delicious crunchy vegetables (carrots, mushrooms, beansprouts, broccoli, etc.) and the noodles were the wide flat variety, sprinkled with chopped spring onions and filled a separate container (I'd have preferred thinner noodles so would try the rice noodles next time). Big portions - 10 dumplings and enough soup noodles to fill three bowls! Super friendly staff, nice casual cafe style dining area and good food. read more

Dumpling Monkey - Vegetable dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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The dumplings at Dumpling Monkey are the tastiest dumplings I have had in Glasgow. There, I said it. I'm not usually one for hyperbole, but why beat around the bush? Though it doesn't look much from the outside, the place is always hoaching and despite this, the food is always really quick. You can be in and out in 30 mins, so it is ideal for lunchtime, or a quick bite to eat after work. The service is a little lo-fi, but if you want 5 star service you know where finnieston is. I usually opt for veggie dumplings (I go for boiled, but the pot stickers are also worth a try), which are cheap, tasty and fill you up. A hidden gem in a West End that is becoming increasingly saturated with chains. read more

Best prices, best food! We had the pot stickers, steamed buns and tofu soup. All was majorly delightful. Can't be beat! Thanks Dumpling Monkey! read more

I can hardly express just how much I adore this place. I've been 3 or 4 times now, and unadventurous as it is, I *always* have the same thing; the special pot stickers. 10 beautifully moist and succulent little dumplings which are the perfect portion size for someone with a reasonably small appetite. I've eaten in once here, and they're always friendly and fast with their service - and I'm struggling to think of a time I've been there where it hasn't been really busy. The prices are so reasonable given the location and the quality is unrivalled for the cuisine. A definite must-try! read more

Went here recently after a number of recommendations. Food was a good mix of traditional Chinese food and the kind of Chinese food you would find on a standard Chinese menu in this country. We wanted to try a few things so ordered a mix of things between us. The steamed buns were very nice and not what I was expecting but would certainly try again. The pot sticker dumplings were amazing. Definitely the thing to try here. I also had the char Siu pork noodle soup and its was pretty good. Others had variations of katsu curry and they looked really good. Food was also good value for money, which is always a bonus! read more

My girlfriend suggested this place, proving her good judgement extends beyond life partners. We went last night (Wednesday) and I liked it because there's no fuss, friendly service and great food. We ordered a portion of veggie fried dumplings, a portion of each of the main noodle dishes (fried sauce and hot, dry), a char sui bun and a flower roll. The delicious dumplings stand up to their reputation, the noodles were good after adding soy and chili to liven them up (maybe that's the point?), and the doughy buns were damn near perfect. We washed a huge amount of food down with two Diet Cokes and spent £22. This place wipes the floor with fancier joints a short bike ride up Byers Road - an instant favourite. read more

For what it is-- I love this clean hole in the wall place. They've done a lot of work over the years to make it nice inside but it still can quiet quite chilly. I love their Tom Yum soup and dumplings. They also make a great bubble tea. If you are in the area for lunch then don't miss out on their lunch trays which are hardy and cheap! read more

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Great service, Great Price, Great Food. Tried the fried rice noodles and the wanton soup and it was really authentic. read more

Finally visited here after hearing a lot of good things. There's quite a lot of options on the menu so you're pretty spoiled for choice. The food on offer is mostly Chinese food, with a couple of Japanese and Vietnamese options too. What's nice is there's some more traditional Chinese dishes on offer, as well as some local takeaway favourites for those that don't feel too adventurous. Between us all, we tried a fair range of the food on offer. I went for the katsu ramen which was very nice and fresh. The main item here of course is the dumplings, and they really are up to the hype. We went for the pot sticker dumplings and they were great, definitely a must try. Value wise I think it's pretty good, you get good sized portions for your money. For sit in, it's not on the large side and can get pretty busy so you may have to wait. Also noticed they do take away too which is great. read more

This place is great for a quick bite to eat or one of those nights where you cannot be bothered cooking! I have only ever had their soup dishes as wanted to try and stay healthy and they have never failed. Service is super fast and food is full of flavour and tasty. Only issue is the space is a bit cramped but adds to the atmosphere. Staff are also very welcoming. NOTE - You order your food at the till and they just bring it out when it is ready so you will get your dumplings with your main meal. Recommend the Pork Dumplings and the Mixed steamed dumplings, very tasty! read more

Was taken here for lunch with an Asian friend. Its a small place and gets very busy, so be prepared for a wait. Its worth it though. The food was excellent, prepared quickly, and extremely good. Well worth checking out. read more

Visiting Glasgow for the day only, we chose this place to have lunch based on the previous reviews, and were not disappointed. Quick service, food came out promptly, and was all delicious - especially the potstickers, yum! Very reasonably priced, as well, which is always a bonus. read more

The plate of pot sticker dumplings filled with pork, mushroom and chives were the perfect comfort food for a grey Glasgow day. Stodgy and savoury. Faced with some particularly grim weather I decided to try a small bowl of chicken noodle soup too (which turned out to be quite big). All the food was tasty and served up ultra quick. This is basically a Chinese fast food cafe and a great place for a cheap meal. I can see myself back here soon to try the soup noodle dishes and bao zi (steamed buns). read more

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so yummy! didn't plan on stopping here, but so glad we did. the wonton soup was so good, the dumplings and bao were delish, and the fried rice was just right. read more

Ordered pickup. Overall enjoyed the food, but the steamed dumpling had an off taste to it and the color of the meat inside was a pale synthetic pink. The tan tan noodles were nice but not nearly as spicy as i would have liked, especially when I asked for extra spicy. The fried dumplings (pork&chive) were excellent and beyond reproach. read more

Since discovering steamed pork buns on a bustling offstreet in London's chinatown I have been hooked. There is never a time when they are not an appropriate snack. On a return trip to the homeland I was delighted to see Glasgow's west end now has its own authentic purveyor of said steamed treats, as well as other delicious options for dumplings and noodles. I ate here with two friends and my bit on the side for a casual and cheap mid-week meal. The restaurant itself and is small, but cosy, clean and friendly. Adding to the authenticity was a strangely mesmerising chinese fantasy film on the TV and various varieties of iced tea in cans. No booze and no BYO, fyi. GIven the fact that the menu is extremely reasonably priced, and we were all cold and hungry, we ordered a few items from each section. Fried pork dumplings (with the usual cabbage replaced with green beans due to the kitchen running out of cabbage) were tasty and quickly devoured with some chinese vinegar to accompany. I have to say I didn't think the green beans substitute worked but at least they tried! At the same time we had 2 beef and carrot Bao Zi (steamed buns). Soft and light, yet chewy with a salty tasty filling - exactly as they're meant to be. The texture of these might not be for everyone, but at £1.50 each what have you got to lose? Try them. We ordered two noodle dishes between four - the Dandan and the red roast rib - and were met with enormous bowls of steaming broth packed full of soba noodles. The portions were huge, the flavours well-balanced. The dandan were just the right side of spicy for those who enjoy chilli in moderation, with chewy ground pork and fresh spring onions in abundance. The roast rib was spiced with star anise and cloves but not too overpowering, with tender morsels of pork ribs hidden in the frond of noodles. All this, plus 4 soft drinks, for just under £30. We were all stuffed and will definitely be back. Plus there was surplus noodles which I took home and have just devoured for lunch. I'd head to this place again at lunchtime on a cold day to sample some of their other noodle dishes or the wonton soup which looked equally generous. Sorry for no pictures, was too busy stuffing my face. read more

At end of a long drive back from Edinburgh Airport we stopped off here for a quick bite. Great little place, slightly chaotic but very friendly. The fried dumplings were delicious. as were the Bao Zi, and the Wuhan noodles were tasty. Really good value for money too. read more

Excellent authentic dim sum and dumplings. Very reasonable prices with most main meals around £5/6 and 10 dim sum about £5 and the pork dumplings £1.50 each. They also do lunch boxes between 12 and 4 pa all just under £5. The beef brisket curry lunch box was amazing a long container filled with steamed rice and topped with the curry. A really large portion that I couldn't finish, and I'm a complete grubber. We also ordered the char sui lunch box same steamed rice this time topped with bbq pork in a gravy soy type sauce. Also ordered some pork dumplings to take away. The best I've ever tasted in Glasgow. Not to get confused this is a cafe not a restaurant. There are only 6 tables and so be prepared to take away at peak times. As far as I can see it's open until 10pm so you've plenty of time to to have a visit. I really can't wait to go back here its my up there as some of the best Chinese food I've tried. read more

I was pretty much over the moon when I realised this place had opened Glasgow. My mum used to work for the HK Government, so I tend to try and hunt this cuisine down wherever I go. Somehow I think I am going to spending quite a bit of time in this place! Nicely informal atmosphere, but with cooking that's certainly a cut above the average takeaway. Highly recommend a plate of the fried dumplings and couple of the steamed bum, which makes a very affordable and filing lunch. If you like this sort of stuff and don't mind a different price point, try the Dim Sum at Opium on Hope Street. read more

I'm so happy my fiancé found this place last minute. They have a solid Asian cuisine menu at amazing prices. They have loads and loads of choices from noodles to soup and tasty chicken dishes. My fiancé had the surian spicy chicken with a side of white rice and a pork steamed bun. I chose the cucumber salad and a Vietnamese pho beef brisket soup which was AMAZING! We both got a bubble tea to wash it all down with and it all was a little over $20. I'm obsessed with this place. Great for students and the staff is amazing! Lily was the girl at the register and she was incredibly sweet . I can't wait to go back!!!! read more

I'm not normally a dumpling person, but this little restaurant's sign is cute and I was hungry. The beef and carrot potstickers seemed like the safest choice for a picky eater, so I went with that. I realized a bit too late that eating in would mean making an attempt at chopsticks, which I am terrible at, but I was too hungry for takeaway. It was a wait of somewhere between 5 and 10 minutes, which is not at all bad. The potstickers were hot, filling, and ultimately too much for me to finish. I think I left two behind. But for someone who isn't generally keen on dumplings, I was pretty happy overall. They also have noodles on the menu, so I may be back again. As for the chopsticks, I gave up halfway through and just used my hands. read more

The Tom yam chicken is delicious, the combination of noodles, the taste and flavoring of the chicken and the spicy soup just make your mouth go crazy. The staff is polite, attentive and friendly . If I could I would eat there every day. read more

We were only in Scotland for two weeks...and we ate here three times while flying in and out of Glasgow...we would come back in a heartbeat. Friendly people and delicious food!! (and cheap!) Don't miss out on the fried dumplings. read more

Love this place for dim sum, ways speedy fast service and reasonably priced food with good size portions. We tried the chicken curry tonight too and it was lovely with some sticky rice, we shared it and was plenty with two portions of dim sum to start. The steamed buns are awesome too but couldn't fit these in tonight. Just a FYI they don't sell any alcohol only soft drinks and speciality Chinese teas and drinks. Highly recommend but try get in early at the weekends as it's gets full. read more

Popped in on a whim for some takeout dinner on break from work. Extremely quick service. Typically efficient! Food though was a bit disappointing - pot stickers too thick, noodles a bit bland. Would maybe go back to try the bao but not for the noodles. read more

Been traveling around the U.K. and this is the best authentic Chinese restaurant we've found. Food is top notch and affordable, staff is friendly. read more

One staff was extremly rude! She tried to force us to share a tiny table with another two strangers, when there were at least 4 unreserved tables in the restaurant. Oh, btw, this at 8pm. We refused to do so and she just went on and on trying to tell us those empty 4-seat tables are for group customers and IF they come, only IF, there will be no place for them, again, 8pm, 4 empty tables at the time. What a joke! Never seen something like this! What a way of choosing preferred customers! I would highly recommend this restaurant if and only if you want to have a perfectly unrespected furious dinner. read more

We have been frequenting dumpling monkey for over two years now since we first heard about it. Now it's not the fanciest place in town but it gets five stars for its pot stickers. My husband and 22 month old love the pork steamed buns too. We usually get down thing else to try each time but without fail we get the pot stickers and steamed buns. They are always busy so reserve if you don't want to miss out. They only have one high chair but they are so great with my little one. They sometimes entertain her whilst we eat. They also deliver. All in all we totally love this place. read more

Always fancied trying this place when it opened ages ago. Please to see it expanded into a bigger restaurant. Heard great things about it and wasn't disappointed. The food is amazing. Best in Glasgow for what they offer. The dumplings are stunning. I could've kept ordering more, but then there's the soup noodles and the steamed buns to have too. So much choice and can't wait to go back. Highly recommended. read more

Been there twice so far. Both times I encountered nice staff and tasty food. Great value for money! Highly recommend the place for a nice lunch :-) read more