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    Dumpling The Noodle

    4.4 (725 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Chinese
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Pam W.

    We stopped by Dumpling The Noodle around 5:30 pm on a Friday. You can tell it's a popular spot. It was already two-thirds full with a steady stream of people walking in. Their menu features a lot of spicy dishes, but they are very accommodating if you ask for non-spicy versions. Beef Lamen: We absolutely loved the chewy texture of the noodles. It came with a generous portion of braised beef and a rich sauce. The sauce was a little on the salty side tho. The portion size was great, but the beef itself was a bit tough and dry (you can soak it in the sauce). Dumplings: These were excellent. The dumpling wrappers were clearly well-made, and the filling was flavorful and packed with real shrimp. Overall, the food came out incredibly fast, and the service was very friendly

    Joanne H.

    We came on a lazy Sunday around 1pm, seating was easy peasy and ordering was too via paper. Service was fast, the buns took a while to come out. The ambiance was good, but there was a giant fly during our meal trying to get a bite to eat with us. We ordered the beef lamen, sichuan fried green beans and their signature pork fried buns. All in all the food was on the heavier side for us flavor wise, the texture of the noodles were less springy, we did like the green beans. I'd probably try a lighter dish next time but for the meal overall aesthetics were good, taste could have been better. I was a bit disappointed with the buns, they were more soggy than crispy but they came out well. The filling could have used more veggie and less salt. It was a good crisp outside bun though.

    Beef noodle lamen
    Linda W.

    Solid lamen, good portion of meat! I thought the noodles could be a bit softer. Dumplings were big and juicy, flavour wise nothing special but good portions. Next time I'd get the dry beef chili noodle. Service is fast and plenty of seating.

    Aravind V.

    This is easily the best place to go for your classic cozy beef noodle soup. I don't think their "spicy" is all that spicy, but it's filling and hearty either way. I would also recommend the delicious lychee drink, it pairs weirdly well with the hot soup and is super refreshing. This is an easy go-to at any time.

    Signature Pork Onion Bun
    Alyssa L.

    Very solid Chinese dumpling and noodle spot in Wallingford! The restaurant is tucked away by a residential neighborhood alongside a busier street. Parking was easy to find in residential areas. The interior was casual and clean, on a weekday dinner there was no wait. My friend and I ordered a couple dishes to share: chili the beef lamen, pork buns, green onion pancakes, and pork and cabbage dumplings. My favorite dish is the chili the beef lamen. The noodles are thick and chewy and coated with a savory sauce that has a hint of spice-- kind of resembling braised beef noodle soup type spice. The beef was very tender as well. The pork buns and dumplings were fresh and juicy. The green onion pancakes were crispy and a great way to end the meal. In total with tip, our total came out to around $60, so about $30 per person with lots of food to take home was not bad. If you were to order individual dishes for one person, it is very affordable. Coming from someone who grew up eating Chinese food and am pretty particular, I find myself coming back here to bring my friends whenever they're in town and I think this is a really solid spot for Asian food!

    Sichuan Dry-Fried String Beans干煸四季豆
    Sisi T.

    Came with 3 other diners to try out dumpling the noodle. It is street only parking. You are greeted upon arrival and seated. The restaurant was clean and they tried to bus the tables quickly when diners had finished their meals. I ordered Braised Beef Rice Noodle Soup and sampled a bite of everything pictured. My soup didn't have a super flavorful broth. Don't get me wrong, It was good. When I added vinegar and some other condiments on our table it really boosted the taste and I finished it off easily. Piping hot, tender beef, and the noodles were thicker flat noodles. I enjoyed it very much. The servers drop off food and cross out the item on your receipt at the table. They have quite a few items on their menu. As a local I would definitely return to try other menu items. Being that I am not local I would most likely try a different dumpling spot on my next visit. As I enjoy looking for new places to try out while I am in town.

    Green Garlic String Beans
    Jo Y.

    Maybe this place used to be good but none of the food was good Chinese food. The food is edible and won't make you sick or anything. It's just subpar level of taste. Everything tastes fine and okay. Saying the food tastes good would be a stretch for me. We ordered the green beans, dumplings, spicy wontons, and a pan fried buns. None of us wanted more lol and we typically do eat quite a bit. Nothing special. Service was great and speedy. Food came out fast. Prices were great as well. I do not plan to come back. I can see how people come here for take out. My two friends and I (and all 3 of us are Chinese) think this place is not yummy. It's below average/average for us. This place is so skippable. It's not a place I would go out of the way for. We were glad we tried it and we crossed it off our list. If you lived nearby and this was your only Chinese food, then fine, going here makes sense.

    Braised Beef Lamen Soup 红烧牛肉汤面
    Louise F.

    Came here once for restaurant week and thought it was a great deal. I still see it every time restaurant week happens and it still looks like a good deal each time. Outside of that, we recently came here wifh friends who said that this is surprisingly their favorite peking duck in the city. Can in fact confirm that it's really good. Thin crepes, juicy not super fatty duck, all the components were great. Pork onion buns were also super juicy and i love the bouce to all their noodle dishes

    Angela V.

    This place was just okay. For all the hype and good reviews, my expectations were set pretty high. We got the dumplings and were unimpressed. The dumpling filling was not something I'm used to...it was dry and it was almost like shredded meat instead of minced meat usually used in dumplings. I didn't like that texture. The wrapping was also too thick. We also got the braised beef noodle soup. The soup was pretty good; had bold flavors, lots of meat, and I liked the texture of the noodles; had that "springy-ness" to it. The fried chicken was dry and the green beans were okay. Service was fast and fine. The place was modern, clean, and nicely decorated. Overall, it's just okay

    Pork Chives Shrimp Dumpling猪三鲜煎餃(6)
    Keli V.

    Before coming inside you are able to see them making all the dumplings by hand!! They tasted amazing and came out very quickly.

    Signature Pork Onion Bun
    Ploy N.

    Decent Chinese spot in Wallingford. Every dish was made fresh to order and came out piping hot. As the name suggests, they specialize in dumplings and noodles. We loved the String Beans and the House Special Pork Buns. Their Seasonal Beef Pepper and Chicken Corn dumplings were unique but flavors weren't as good as the other dishes. Great wrapper texture though. Service was slow on an empty day but friendly.

    Mock duck lamen "soup." The soup is mostly oil.
    Sophia Z.

    I ordered the mock duck lamen soup and my fiancé had the braised beef lamen soup. Both soups were MOSTLY OIL and it felt like I was just drinking pure oil. I told our server this and she gave the excuse of beef bones, but the mock duck one does not have beef (it's also marked as vegan..) It's a shame because the texture of the noodles is really good. I've literally never been served this much oil before, not in America, not in China or Taiwan. Service was also slow and they didn't care they served us so much oil.

    Chili The Beef Rice Noodle 牛肉香辣拌(粉)
    Esther L.

    Great ambience for a casual dinner! Ordered the chili beef noodle which was not spicy and more on the sweeter side. Will come again to try the dumplings!

    Cilantro Spicy Beef

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    9 months ago

    Thank you for the amazing food - our regular Chili Lamen, Mushroom Bokchoy Dumpling and Spicy Wontons were

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    Very good drink but colder than expected. Please add less in winters. Otherwise it tastes superb

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    Thank you for your review! We look forward to serving you again!

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    One of the best restaurants in Wallingford, love their thick noodles in the Lamen dishes!

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    I appreciate all of the vegan options on the menu, all clearly labeled, and the food tasted great. Service was friendly as well.

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    Wow, thank you so much, Vivian! Hope to see you both again soon!

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    Rachel was amazing and so were the lamen noodles. The ambiance was a cozy and laid back vibe. Loved the bulgogi beef dumplings as well!

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    Does your restaurant use peanuts or peanut oil?

    No peanuts or peanut oil.

    Is their chicken gluten-free?

    The fried chicken has no wheat flour but it contains soy sauce.

    I'm vegan and gluten free- are there any options for me?

    Yes, these are both vegan and gluten free: Chili the Garlic Tofu/Veggie Rice Noodle, Garlic tofu/Veggie Rice noodle soup, A choy in sesame dressing, sweet and sour cucumber. Thank you!

    Do they use msg in their food?

    We do NOT use MSG in any of our food. We do use soy sauce. Thank you!

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    Azuki Handmade Japanese Udon Noodles - Lunch special

    Azuki Handmade Japanese Udon Noodles

    4.3(290 reviews)
    3.2 miMadison Valley
    $$

    The udon here is quite good! This place definitely gives the vibe of a hidden gem. Seating was…read moreeasy, parking nearby street is free on Sundays. I ordered the tomato beef udon. The udon were really good but if you let them sit for a long time they get a bit soggy and lose their texture, mainly a concern if you eat really slow though. Broth was also great, just a tiny bit of spice really added to it Overall I'd definitely come back here!

    I don't usually leave negative reviews because I understand how much they can impact a business,…read morebut this was a really frustrating experience and I hope it's taken as constructive feedback. My girlfriend and I stopped in before a flight, which in hindsight was a mistake. We ordered around 12:30 PM (niku beef udon, garlic pork udon, and chicken karaage), and it took nearly an hour to receive everything. The karaage came out first after about 40 minutes, then one udon about 10 minutes later, and the final dish close to an hour after ordering. Because of this, we weren't able to eat together unless one of us let our food go cold. On top of that, the restaurant itself was uncomfortably cold, which made the long wait feel even worse. It also seemed like many other tables were experiencing similar issues--orders coming out at different times or missing entirely, with customers having to repeatedly follow up. What stood out most was the lack of communication. There was no acknowledgment of the delays, no check-ins, and no apology--not when the food was dropped off, and not even when we left. Given that we had to pay upfront and the price point was $20+ per bowl, it made the experience feel even more disappointing. While the portions were decent and the noodles seemed handmade, the food itself didn't feel particularly special to justify the wait or cost. I truly hope this feedback is helpful. With better timing, communication, and overall service, I think the experience could be much better.

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    A great lunch!

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    Kedai Makan - Roti Jala (Vo)

    Kedai Makan

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    3.4 miCapitol Hill
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    Amazing! I love exploring cultural dishes and this place did not disappoint; by far the best…read moreMalaysian restaurant I've been to stateside. This place was packed for dinner! Luckily I was able to snag reservations, but you do sit pretty close to the tables around you. We didn't mind since we had a corner table. To share, we ordered the chicken curry nasi lemak, sayap ayam pedas, and kaya toast. All three dishes were phenomenal, each with its own distinct flavor. The sayap ayam pedas was a huge portion for just 2 people, but we couldn't stop eating. The combination of soy sauce and fish sauce was not overpowering at all and the chicken itself was so juicy. The chicken curry in the nasi lemak was delicious with the coconut rice. Along with the anchovies, egg, peanuts, and sambal, it was a choose-your-own-adventure kind of bite. The kaya toast was the perfectly sweet dish to balance out all the flavors. I especially loved dipping it in the poached egg for a satisfyingly runny bite. I left feeling so full, but so motivated to come back and try more dishes. Highly recommend!

    Kedai Makan continues to chug along as a cap hill staple. There are lots of hits on the menu, so I…read moream here to give some recommendations. The roti jala is an always-order, and great for sharing. The laksa is really good, and a great option for vegetarians. I personally like the nasi lemak, but just be careful not to add all of the chilis they provide you, as that can really overwhelm the flavor of the dish. The nasi biryani is good -- the beef rendang is wonderfully flavorful but not the most tender rendang I've had. Portions are satisfying, thankfully, since all the entrees are about $20 and up. This place runs like a well-oiled machine. Food comes out quickly and you feel well attended to here.

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    Ramen Danbo

    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    3.3 miCapitol Hill
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    Came here 6 PM on a Monday, I had a 5-10 minute wait so guess we got super lucky! I'm not a ramen…read moregirl, so it has to be a damn good ramen to convert me. I ordered a miso ramen and my parents ordered the tonkatsu ramen. As someone from the Bay Area, I was so surprised by the richness of the ramen and it definitely beats some of my usual spots. Each bowl was ~$15 and a smaller bowl, so would definitely advise getting an extra batch of noodles. The chashu is melt in your mouth tender. The broth wasn't very salty or over complicated itself with a burst of spices, but highlighted the simplicity of a good ramen, tasting the long simmer of the pork. My dad was honestly pretty pissed circling around the area for an hour for parking, but said it was all worth it, even waiting in a long line.

    franchise chain with good ramen, but abysmal service…read more like many ramen shops, you pencil in what you want on a paper menu. i marked gyoza, extra noodles and a soda, all of which the waiter ignored when he came by. took the paper, made one highlight streak and apparently took my order in under 2 seconds w/o asking for confirmation. i had to sit and wait ~10 minutes before someone came by and asked if i needed something, by then the broth had already cooled before the kaedama. i gave up on asking for gyoza altogether. as someone who gets weekly ramen for years this was by far the worst service i've encountered

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    Jufeng Noodle House

    4.2(70 reviews)
    4.4 miChinatown International District, Chinatown

    I'm sad that it took me this long to finally try Jufeng Noodle House, but now that I have, believe…read morethat I'll be making up for lost time. This place is a true gem, serving satisfying, delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere at an affordable price. The restaurant looks small from the front, but space is used efficiently and they manage to fit quite a bit of seating into not that large of a dining room. Tables are mostly four tops, quite spacious at that, and surrounded by sturdy wooden chairs. I came for dinner on a Friday evening and there were a few other tables at any given time. Service was quick and our water never ran empty. We had the wontons in hot oil, topped with peanuts, I had the beef chow fun, and my dinner buddy had the pork with hot sauce noodles. The wontons are very very good, stuffed with flavorful pork and swimming in a sauce that sits in that perfect spot at the intersection of hot and sour. The peanuts and scallions add a delightful crunch. Their beef chow fun satisfies every bit of childhood nostalgia I have for this dish, with lots of wok hei, bouncy noodles, and the most tender of beef. I think my favorite beef chow fun in the city still lives at A+ Hong Kong Kitchen, but this is a close second. The portion here is also huge. I am a human vacuum and I actually brought leftovers home, which is rare for me. The pork with hot sauce noodles is seemingly a fusion of zha jiang mian and dan dan noodles. My friend really enjoyed it and actually finished the whole thing, which is saying something given that she doesn't usually eat that much. There are so many other items on the menu that I'm eager to try, so I will definitely be back.

    My wife and son highly recommended this place as a tasty place they found…read more.. After my son's fencing tournament where he stabs his friends... we went on the adventure. The start of the journey began with the requisite parking fiasco and issues that are perpetual in the Seattle ID...but that should never, and I mean never, stop an important mission like finding a truly delicious noodle restaurant. When we went in, it was pretty empty. We were immediately sat, and ordered. The hot jasmine tea quickly followed. Our Calamari came out quick and was delicious to the point I nearly had to fight my son for the last piece. I quickly surrendered as he does stab people...see above...he parried my fork and stabbed the last piece before quickly finishing the move. Our mains came out shortly after we finished the calamari. The 14yo ordered beef brisket noodle soup. He said it was delicious, but too spicy after he added too much chili oil. The wife scoffed at the idea that there's such a thing as too much chili oil and ate some of his soup. This was after she dug into her hot pot. I did get a chance to sample the delicate pork pieces and the flavorful rice. The slightly crispy rice at the bottom of the pot were so delicious. I had the Singapore style fried noodles. Really tasty. The noodles had so many flavors from the vegetables to the meats (shrimp, chicken meat & egg, and pork) and the sauce. I enjoyed the meal, and look forward to discovering more dishes to try on our adventures trying to find parking. JuFeng, thank you for the delicious meal!

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    Preserved meat clay pot

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    Pork rib clay pot and sweet and sour fish filet

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