Ordered delivery via Doordash after having heard good things about Dumplings and Beyond from a friend and was not disappointed! I sampled the Dumplings Sichuan and the Fish with Black Bean sauce, both of which were enjoyable. I expected ma laa/numbing flavor from the Sichuan Dumplings and instead tasted a salty, slightly sweet sauce that was pleasant but not what I would have ordered had I known that it would not be spicy. 4/5 for this item. Fish with Black Bean sauce is a salty, comforting delight. The fish tends to be the whitest of white fishes and the onions/peppers are typically the perfect contrast to the softness of fish and the saltiness of the sauce. This dish did everything that it should've done and, combined with the rice that was included, deserves a 5/5. Portion size was good, flavor profile was as good as expected, and the experience was enjoyable. Hoping to visit the actual restaurant and sample more dumplings and entrees in the near future. read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Fish W. Black Bean Sauce; ideal - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Ordered take out from here and was really happy with everything I got for the most part. Would definitely recommend here especially since Chinese food, specifically, can be so hit or miss! The only thing I would say was a bummer was the xiao dumplings (soup dumplings) the soup had literally all absorbed or spilled out of the dumplings which really is not their fault... they don't travel well in general and our door dasher took over an hour to deliver (separate issue haha). Otherwise got a pretty good array of things and were all really good. The only reason I took a star off is I did put medium spicy on everything ordered and literally the only thing remotely spicy was the ma po tofu. But otherwise the beef chow foon, chicken fried rice, xioa dumplings (even though the soup had disappeared) , spicy dumplings and mapo tofu I ordered were all flavorful and yummy! Would def order from here again.... Hopefully with a different delivery person haha read more

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The food was okay. I don't know if I would order again though. I ordered the fried dumplings and fried fish. The dumplings were honestly underwhelming. It just tasted like meat with not too much dimensions in flavor. I didn't even finish it. The fish had good texture but was mild in flavor. Maybe I should've gotten it spicier? read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Best dumplings ever crab Rangoon is a must. First time here food was very fast service was amazing and overall an amazing experience!!

Delicious and truly authentic food! I ordered the miso soup and a portion of dumplings, and everything was absolutely spot on. The flavors were fresh, comforting, and perfectly balanced. The customer service was fantastic -- friendly, attentive, and very welcoming. Service was also impressively quick without sacrificing quality. Definitely worth every penny. Highly recommend to everyone! read more

Got delivery. It was on time and everything was delicious. Fish cilantro dumplings, Xiao Long Bao, and potstickers read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Fish cilantro Dumpling (with chili on it), Xiao Long Bao 8 - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We have ordered several times and have enjoyed the food from Dumplings & Beyond. Last night we placed an order (again) and I bit down on a rock that was in my Chicken Fried Rice. Thankfully, I did not break a tooth, but it was disheartening to bite down into a ROCK found in my rice. I have multiple pictures--unfortunately, it is definitely a little rock. Thankful I did not crack a tooth. I was going to contact the restaurant directly to send photos and make them aware of the issue, but there is no email or messaging option, only a phone number associated with the restaurant. I welcome any communication from the restaurant. @thewashingtondcmom read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was impressed! We ordered takeout, and the food was still pretty warm. We got the General Tso's Chicken, the crispy beef, and chicken & cilantro dumplings. All of the food was super fresh!! The crispy beef had a tangy flavor, and actually was crispy. The vegetables were a great accompaniment. The chicken and cilantro dumplings had a great flavor, and the spicy sauce was the perfect addition. The general tso's was overall good but could have been more flavorful/crispy. The portions were also pretty generous! I would definitely order again! read more

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Service was quick and the dumpings were amazing and juicy, The portions are great and the place was nice and clean. A bit expensive but the experience was great. read more

A GREAT deal for dumplings and more right in glover park! It is clear they do majority take out, but there are about 10 tables inside and we decided to sit down. We decided to try out the lunch special - a great deal, we ordered egg drop soup, general tso's chicken, and a side of rice - delish! We also started with just one order of the house special dumplings, expecting to order more however the dumplings came in an order of 12! Needless to say we were full! We would absolutely love to come back as the food was great and prices were unbeatable! read more

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Omg dumplings are so big delicious and authentic. A total hidden gem in dc!!! And their special Chinese menu is incredible!!!

Ordered the pork and chive dumplings, crispy beef and Singapore noodles. They are known for their dumplings for a reason super delicious. Singapore noodles were good but nothing special. Crispy beef was yummy but wish it was less sweet and there was a bit more spice. read more

If you can, order ahead and pickup during the pandemic. I came in to place an order and immediately I entered, everywhere was kinda dark and dead silent. I have to double check that the restaurant was still open. Now I know that I am soft-toned and sometimes people find it difficult to hear what im saying while I'm wearing a mask, so I try to be as audible as possible. However when I tried to ask the staff for a quick clarification on an item on the menu, I was met with very blank stares until one of the many staff members I could see got up to move closer to me. There was generally very little customer service and the focus was on preparing the orders--the restaurant is closed to the public and so majority of the orders seemed to have been called in. I ordered the combination Chow Fun, which came with beef, chicken, and shrimps with the noodles. The portion was quite generous and I enjoyed the meal, although I would have appreciated a little less oil in the dish. I also ordered the dumplings, which were really tasty! My order came out within 10 minutes of my order and so the service is quite fast and efficient. This is a decent choice for Chinese food in the area. read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Comb Chow Fun - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food: amazing. ALL the dumplings are SUPER. The veggie dumplings are WONDERFULLY flavored. I am pretty obsessed with their dumplings. The have their own dipping sauce and hot oil - they're also fantastic. And I'm so picky with dumplings having grown up in China. I don't think these will disappoint you. The other dishes I can not say as much because I mainly come here for the dumplings (it's in their name!). The garlic eggplant, however, is really worthy to mention - it's not very spicy but it's SO flavorful. This is another one of those dishes that as I'm writing I'm salivating over. Definitely try that even if you're not an eggplant fan. If you are... you're welcome :) Service: pretty good, takeout is efficient and good too Ambiance: typical Chinese restaurant, not a fancy place but you don't come here for the ambiance guys. Reservations probably not needed on weekdays, can't say about weekend. I've been here for takeout for myself, with other people, and for catering larger events - home run every single time. I sure have plans to return - get those dumplings! read more

Although Dumplings & Beyond serves a wide variety of traditional Chinese dishes, they definitely know where their specialty lies: their giant, super-flavorful, and amazing dumplings. I've visited (pre-COVID) or ordered catering / delivery / take-out from this well-loved Glover Park favorite countless times, and Dumplings & Beyond never fails to impress me with its consistent quality. Their dumplings all come in orders of 10; while $12-$15 may seem like an average-to-expensive price for that number, it's honestly such a steal because of how huge (and delicious) they are! Each of their selections are fantastic -- they, of course, have the classic pork and chives and pork and napa dumplings, which have both received rave reviews from all of my meat-eating friends. Before I became pescatarian, I was in love with their chicken and black mushroom dumplings, which was really surprising as chicken is a pretty non-traditional filling since it usually isn't quite as juicy and aromatic as pork or shrimp. Even so, these dumplings were wonderful little parcels of flavor, and I didn't miss the extra fattiness and juiciness that pork or shrimp would have offered them at all. For those who don't eat land-eating animals (or meat at all), there are still plenty of delicious options! They have two seafood choices -- fish and cilantro and shrimp and chive, and both of them are absolutely phenomenal. This was my first time trying a purely fish dumpling, and I'm bewildered as to why I haven't made them in the past! The fish was delightfully tender and extremely juicy -- it's honestly a little hard to eat these dumplings elegantly because the dumplings are so large that it's impossible to eat them in one bite (or even two) and they're so filled with juice that they rival a soup dumpling. The filling was also amazingly aromatic from the cilantro and ginger, but these additions were still subtle enough to let the natural flavors of the fish shine. The shrimp and chive dumplings were similarly delightful, with the mildly sweet shrimp beautifully dancing off the earthy, herby bite of the chives. The shrimp had a slight bounce, which, paired with their expertly crafted dumpling skins, gave the entire parcel a wonderful QQ texture. And their veggie dumplings...ah...how do I even start! These are genuinely some of the best vegetarian dumplings I've ever had in my life. Despite my and my parents' best efforts to one-up Dumplings & Beyond, these still hold the crown for the most flavorful veggie dumplings I've ever tried on this side of the Pacific. I couldn't even tell you which vegetables are inside of these parcels of goodness, but I'm thoroughly amazed by their blend -- it provides just the right level of mild sweetness, deep umami (thank you to their normal and wood ear mushrooms), and aromatic herbs. Whether you're vegetarian or not, these are a great addition to any order! They also somehow managed to get the texture of the dumplings just right, despite the addition of many dark leafy greens (which, at least in my own dumpling-making experience, have a tendency to get bunched up into a super tough-to-chew knot). If only Dumplings & Beyond could pass along their recipe and host a few dumpling-making classes...but, until then, I'll remain a loyal patron. Of course, we can't entirely ignore the "& Beyond" part of this restaurant's name! If you aren't in the mood for dumplings, this shop also has an expansive menu with all of the traditional Chinese favorites (and Chinese-American favorites, if that's more your speed). I've personally really enjoyed their mapo tofu, super classic and homey tomato and egg with noodles, and hot garlic eggplant, but you really can't go wrong with the vast majority of their menu. Although these dishes are certainly tasty, I will admit that they pale in comparison to the quality of their dumplings, so I would definitely recommend that you come here because you're specifically craving dumplings and wouldn't mind having some other, solid Chinese food alongside it, rather than because you really want traditional Chinese cooking and are ambivalent to having a dumpling or two thrown into the mix. When they were open for dine-in, Dumplings & Beyond also had a delightful ambiance with speedy service. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, they've closed their doors to all but take-out and delivery orders, but I'm honestly just so grateful that they're still open and providing DC with the most wonderful dumplings the city has to offer. read more

A great find and hands-down some good Chinese Cuisine eats! Trying to find really good Chinese cuisine and take out in DC can definitely be a hit or miss....BUT, I must say my experience at Dumplings & Beyond was a "HIT!" This was my first time ordering from here, after having a craving for asian and stumbling on this place while running errands in the Glover Park neighborhood. area. Due to COVID, the restaurant is open for takeout and delivery only. I place an order for takeout when was fast and really quick. The menu was expansive, but I ordered the House Special and Vegetables Dumplings, Hot n' Sour Soup, and General Tso's Chicken. In a nutshell, EVERYTHING....was the bomb!....delicious and fresh. The dumplings were the highlight and very good. I ordered them as pan fried over steamed; with the House Special Dumpling (freshly made with pork, shrimp, & napa) being my favorite. They were huge and generously stuffed. I also, ordered the Hot n' Sour Soup which was soooooo good. It had the right amount of tofu, ginger, and chili paste spice to make this appetizer dish memorable and something that I will order again. Last, the General Too Chicken was a winner as well. This dish was filled with chunks of lightly breaded chicken, tossed in a finger-licking sweet and spicy sauce that had a great garlic and ginger kick! All the ingredients and veggies were fresh and the entree portions were large....enough to share for sure! In all, great food and a pleasant surprise given that my expectation for good Chinese takeout DC has been far and few. The service was fast, friendly and the server taking my order was very attentive, helpful and patiently answered menu questions. Dumplings & Beyond....is a "Thumbs Up" in my book! I definitely will be returning and keep this spot on repeat when craving good asian eats!! read more

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So so good! Great service! Quick! We were very impressed. Highly recommend!! The taste was one of the best I ever eaten! read more

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My partner and I come to this restaurant every so often as we live down street from it, and I've had almost every major event dinner here. From my graduation, to birthdays, and also casual dates when we feel like it--this place never disappoints. I usually get the walnut shrimp with veggie lo mein and it always hits the spot read more

Loved it here for lunch. Generous portions; Ingredients were fresh and all dishes were delicious. The service was very friendly and attentive. I will definitely return with friends in the near future! read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Pork N ' Napa Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Got the xia long bao dumplings (Chinese soup dumplings) via Uber eats and they were such good soul food! Perfect light lunch! read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Xiao Long Bao 8 - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food, the service and the ambiance was so cute! We went for lunch and now i'm craving the soup again!! Would recommend the chicken soup and hot and sour soup were delicious! read more

Ordered cumin beef. I doubt there was any cumin in it. Maybe some--along with all the onions. It was a velvetted beef sh!t show. They should probably call it onion with velvet meat and maybe cumin? Straight in the garbage. Fvvvcking gross. Dumplings were ok. I mean look at that though--it looks like eels in my garbage with all them onions. read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Cumin beef. Otherwise known as velveted crap with a ton of onions. Truly awful even by crap Chinese standards. - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Just the best. Food is delicious, portions are sizable, prices are reasonable, staff is awesome. What's not to love?

About a 1-1.5: I was pretty excited to try out Dumplings & Beyond, as it used to be right around the corner of where I worked; there have been several individuals who stated that they had one of the best xiao long baos in the city and offered a tasty selection of dumplings and entrees in general. The menu offers various appetizers, soups, seafood/chicken/beef/vegetarian options, rice platters, noodles and lo mein, and different fillings for dumplings. We were seated right away, and I noticed that the chairs and the tables were not wiped down properly. We had to shift a couple of chairs around to find a cleaner one. We had an order of the xiao long bao, which came with 8 soup dumplings - these were just not good. The broth had an off taste to them, and the pork seemed of low quality and way too 'fatty.' We opted for the pork & chives dumplings to be pan-fried; the skin was way too thick and there were some parts that were inedible that we had to cut these parts off. The filling of the pork and chives was okay, but I felt as if these dumplings were not as fresh as they should have been. We also tried their Szechuan Cold Noodle and the Sesame Noodle, which both were completely inedible - the Szechuan Cold Noodle had this watery tangy 'sauce', and the Sesame Noodle had a watery peanut-based 'sauce' that didn't really have much of a sesame taste to it. Both dishes' noodles were extremely gummy and had a strange taste to them. The soy sauce and the chili oil seemed to have been diluted with water, so you won't get the full extent of the savory-ness and the sodium. Service was efficient. I'm glad I was able to finally check this place out, but I wasn't a fan. Definitely overhyped! +low quality xlbs +avoid the noodle dishes +efficient service +located upstairs +limited restricted residential parking read more

Our staple order is the scallion pancake, dumplings (house special or pork and chive), and orange chicken (they use actual orange peels in this dish, so it has a nice tang/fresh orange flavor). Due to COVID, they are only doing takeout now, so if you get the dumplings pan fried, it may be soft/soggy by the time it gets home. Otherwise, it's still good and leaves us satisfied~ We like how they package the dumpling sauce separately and they give you some chili oil with it as well without us asking :) read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Orange chicken, pork and chive dumpling, and scallion pancakes - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Some of the worse Chinese food I've ever eaten. Fish dumplings were ok, but sauce was horrible. Beef in the beef and broccoli was very chewy, like it would take you a few months to get through one piece. No matter how long you chewed, it wouldn't disintegrate. The chicken in the pepper chicken was cut small and squarish and had a weird mint taste to it. The General Tso's chicken had very little sauce and a lot of breading on the chicken. Almost $90 spent on this horrible, inedible bunch of food!! Would NEVER go there again and definitely wouldn't recommend. They should be ashamed of themselves to serve this quality of food! read more

Must visit and in an amazing location. Food is delicious, authentic, and a blend of unique flavors. I came here while my family was in town visiting and this was a perfect place to feast for a big group of people. We ordered several dishes from appetizers to entrees. The portion sizes for the entrees were very plentiful and we still had to take togo boxes of food even after several helpings. My favorite was the orange chicken and combination fried rice! The orange chicken was amazing and you could taste the fresh ingredients they used. The fresh lemon zest and it had a little kick. It wasn't too spicy though. The combination fried rice had every meat you would want to be mixed in your rice from shrimp, beef, and chicken. Great flavor and barely needed soy sauce. The gyoza was so flavorful and the filling was super tender. I really enjoyed the but if you eat too many, you will definitely get full quick. The hot n Sour soup was not my favorite and I have had better. I loved the seaweed salad nothing special but I just love it. Our waiter was super efficient and helped us choose items. He didnt rush us and even offered to box up our leftovers. read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Orange chicken - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I ordered delivery from Caviar (part of DoorDash) and got a lunch special, which I believe included the hot n sour soup. I can't really say anything about the food because it's all overshadowed by this giant plastic nail (?) that I got a mouthful of when when taking my first bites of soup! Guess this is what they mean by the "beyond..." Totally abhorrent and I've contacted Caviar customer advice who I thought would be more helpful initially, but was given 24 hours for a response. Will never order from here again!!! read more

Dumplings & Beyond - A plastic nail (?!) I found in my Hot N ' Sour Soup. - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Have been meaning to post a review for some time. Really think this restaurant deserves more notice than it seems to get. It is located in my NW DC neighborhood of Glover Park, north of Georgetown, not in Gtown as a few others have said. As others have said, portions are quite generous, so we 2 usually get 2 meals out of 2 entrees and one order ( a dozen) of dumplings. Everything we've ordered has been excellent - meats are tender, crispy things are crisp, veggies cooked perfectly. We get free delivery directly from the restaurant - not sure how far that benefit extends. ordered meals always arrive very promptly and HOT! Consistently so good! read more

My wife and I love dumplings. I have made dumplings; we can always eat a cozy, comfy dumpling. We ordered the house special dumplings, which were juicy and delicious. My wife got the pork wonton soup = for 22 bucks. A bargain. The waiters were formal and helpful. The sauces are great. I will go back again and am considering ordering for a catered event. read more

3.5 for dining in! I got the crispy beef and chicken cilantro dumpling. I came in early so it was pretty empty but nice enough inside. The chicken cilantro dumpling had a very delicious filling but the dough itself was too thick for me. The crispy beef didn't taste like beef at all, just tasted and felt the fried flour on it unfortunately. The sauce itself was good but not what I was hoping for with the dish. I would maybe try some other things there but it's also a little pricey, $19.99 for the beef and I think under $14 for the dumplings which is more reasonable for that portion imo. read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Crispy Beef - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is some of the best food I have ever had, anywhere. Food comes out super fast, super hot, super fresh. Staff is very attentive! Highly recommend the scallion pancakes, house dumplings, and moo shu pork! Plus I always get a good fortune read more

A Georgetown favorite! My coexterns and I love to come out here after a long day at work to get some warm and delicious dumplings! The soup dumplings are amazing and the beef noodle soup has so much flavor! The portions sizes are huge too. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for some amazing food in Georgetown. read more

I love ordering from here. I have enjoyed every dish but our favorites are the Treasure Delight Dumplings, the Pork with Chives Dumplings, and Xiao Long Bao Dumplings (under appetizers). Just delicious. I always overeat when eating them! FYI: They prefer you order off the website. Tip well! read more

Great dumplings! Many different kinds. Other dishes also excellent. Good service. Easy parking in neighborhood if you walk a few blocks.

I don't know what happened to this place. I ate here several times back in 2019 and the food was really delicious. The crispy beef used to be really crispy with a great flavor. Fast forward 2 years and that couldn't be farther from the truth. This time around, I was severely disappointed. 1. Crispy Beef: it was extremely oily and salty! It tasted like someone just dumped sesame oil and salt on top of it. I had to spit it out. 2. Shrimp Spring Rolls: the spring rolls were literally the width of my index finger. It only had small shrimp inside and no vegetables. $8 for 4 mini spring rolls. 3. General Tso's Chicken: was pretty good, nothing to write home about. 4. Beef & Broccoli: also was pretty good. Probably the best thing I ate. I'm not sure if it was the packing or the delivery driver, but the crispy beef spilled out juice onto everything, soaking through the bag. read more

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Absolutely delicious!!!! I went with a friend and we agreed the cilantro and chicken dumplings were the best. We also tried the pork and chive and the soup dumplings. I made the mistake of ordering the soup dumplings as a meal. Update: I went again and it was still delicious! These are literally the best dumplings I've ever had. I'll definitely come again if I'm in the area. Definitely recommend ordering two different dumplings (we ordered the chicken and cilantro dumplings + chicken and mushroom dumplings) and the soup dumplings if you're with a friend. My favorite is the chicken cilantro dumplings. Highly recommend! Their boba is also good, but I prefer to go next door. read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A consistent win. Every time. Best dumplings and bang for your buck. They even give you fortune cookies! read more

Dumplings & Beyond - Huge dumplings! 12 per order - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My go-to Chinese restaurant for when I miss my mother's cooking! They have so many options and a great selection for vegetarians as well! This is definitely the best Chinese restaurant in the Georgetown area. I always go for the vegetable dumplings and some tofu or noodle dish. I love the tomato egg noodles and my friends love the Szechuan cold noodles as well for some spiciness. Overall great prices for the amount of food you get. I always get a feast to share and their delivery is super quick and easy! read more

Favorite spot in Washington DC. My family loves it and we always always go here and order an enormous amount of dumplings.