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    Lao Tian Dumpling House

    4.0 (49 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Pork Pork Shrimp and Chives Dumplings
    Lee L.

    Came here at the recommendation of my dining companion who had gotten food from here on multiple occasions during her stint here on the north shore. Very good comfort food and worth a visit. We were hesitant to go in when we arrived, as it was almost closing time and my companion had a previous negative experience here with annoyed workers the last time she arrived late. We asked the woman at the counter whether it would be okay to order, and she happily invited us to do so. That evening we dined on: Cucumber salad with garlic - fresh, crisp, and satisfyingly garlicky and vinegary. It served as a nice palate cleanser between bites of dumpling. Zhong's dumplings - pork dumplings in a chili pepper sauce. I loved the doughiness of the wrapper, and the filling was generous and tasty. Tasted especially good when dipped in black vinegar. Pork, chive, and shrimp dumplings - delicious, with an entire medium-sized shrimp in each dumpling. There was a just a little problem with execution, as the dumplings were steamed on a piece of parchment paper, and unfortunately they stuck to it. When taking them out of the steamer basket, the wrappers tore and the liquid leaked out. If they had been prepared on cabbage leaves this probably wouldn't have been an issue. This is more a of takeout place, as there was only a counter with a few stools and a single table to sit at. The table was free so we ate in, but it was a bit awkward because of the proximity to the door and the ordering kiosk. The table was also very sticky and it was unpleasant to touch. Still, it was nice to enjoy our food fresh off the steamer rather than having a lukewarm meal back at the hotel.

    June K.

    Limited seating, more takeout vibe. I ordered the Xiao long bao which were pretty small so not as soupy as I'd like. It was tasty but flavor was pretty one dimensional. I enjoyed it nevertheless. Some tend to have that porky smell but this did not, felt fresh with a gingery vinegar sauce on the side. I wished there was actual ginger to pair with but they had a chili oil that was phenomenal. The wrapping was the perfect thickness, and I prefer a chewier bite but not doughy. Overall a very good dumpling spot, and I love that they make everything to order.

    Yining D.

    If you're craving Chinese food and not willing to go to Chinatown or order take out, then this would be your last option. The food is mid, the flavors weren't really standing out for me. Everything was kind of bland. My fiancé and I shared the scallion pancakes, the lamb and carrot dumplings, and the pork and cabbage dumplings. We got steamed, which was nice because you got a little soup in the dumplings when you bit into it. The skin was a bit too thin for my taste, not really chewy. The seating areas come with vinegar, chili oil and soy sauce for you to make a dipping sauce. The restaurant it self is really tight. It seats about 8 people in total so if you come when there's other parties, you'll have to wait a bit after placing your order. Overall, I would come here if I'm really craving Chinese food. The prices aren't bad, but the food is just lacking in flavor a bit. Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings is definitely better for the Chicago area.

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    Elvin C.

    Visit 1: Small place but great dumplings. Stretch your dollar with steamed or boiled. We tried their pork ahrimp chive steamed, lamb cilantro panfried, and their xiao long bao. Their shepherds purse buns were on the smallish side but fresh in terms of greens inside. ($8 for 2). The wood ear salad was a good start at $7. Some items will come out in plastic containers (salad and xiao long bao). Hot tea and room temp water available self-serve. Visit 2: Seaweed salad comes in a plastic container too. Zhong's dumplings are priced extra but come seasoned in a Szechuan-like (?) spicy sauce. Next to try the Szechuan wontons that are priced lower than dumplings. The pork flatbread (shao bing) was good at $6 - pork is moist and tender like pulled pork - bread soft too with a grilled exterior. Boiled dumplings as expected are like xiao long bao in a way but cost less and larger - they are juicy inside (don't let it go to waste). 2nd Friday night visit - gets busy, but lots of to go orders rather than sit down...no line waiting to sit, and be ready to share the counter or round table with neighbors.

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    Rob M.

    Little space with big food flavors!! My wife & I have made frequent trips here for their dumplings, chicken egg rolls & wonton soup. I'm whispering because I don't want LTD to get busier than how it was today! I love it so much I'm going to consult my Google translate so I can tell them in Laotian!! To be fair, 4/5 as we have been given the wrong food on occasion.

    Pork, Shrimp and Chive Dumplings
    Mikaella M.

    I wanted to try something different and found out this place was close by my work. It's very small inside but they did have outside seating as well. I tried their pork, shrimp and chive dumplings. You got a choice if you wanted it steamed or fried and I went for the former. I made sure to order in advance and the estimate was 15 mins. I thought the dumplings were pretty decent and they didn't skimp on the filling. The dumpling skin was a little thick, but I didn't really think it took away from the overall taste. Next, I went for the soup dumpling. This, I liked better! A little more expensive and smaller in size but this tasted so good! It's best to eat it as soon as possible so you get that delicious, warm broth and savory filling combo. I know there're some bad reviews due to order delays but the person who always hands over my to go order seemed really sincere and nice. He always had something nice to say and I always got my order in time. If you like dumplings, do give this place a chance!

    Greg D.

    This place impressed me. My mother who I am visiting while I am doing some gigs in Chicago and around the Midwest, said she just found this place and they deliver and take credit card so it is easy for her. My Momma couldn't wait to order for herself and I They were prompt, and easy to deal with on the phone. Mostly everything is 'DUMPLINGS' you can order a side of 'Kim Chee' being that my primary residence and secondary recording studio is in Hawaii, I was so ready to trash talk their Lim Chee and anything else. Their Kim Chee was above respectable, This Hawaiian resident stands corrected. It is a super healthy option and order steamed. You can order fozen dumlpings as well. they mail out dumplings everyday all day now to all my orbital Lovers and 100's others

    Nazia C.

    My daughter has been asking to try soup dumplings and I saw this place had it. I ordered the soup dumplings and lamb & coriander dumplings for delivery. I was expecting more soup in the dumplings. It seemed like both dumplings were prepared the same aside from the filling. The dough was a bit chewy. I think if eaten fresh it could have been better.

    PJ S.

    Ordered to carryout and the order was ready at the promised time. Pork and cabbage steamed dumpling was my favorite, followed by zucchini and mushroom fried dumpling. Vinegar + chili crisp add the perfect accents to the rich doughy dumplings.

    Jen C.

    I really hoped this place would hit the spot since a lot of great dumpling places are in the city. The dumpling wrapper is too thick and it definitely over shadows the fillings. I did get all three dumplings steamed but since the wrapper is thick their dumplings are probably best getting it fried only. All the dumplings are $12.99 for 12 small dumplings. The fillings were okay. You can get your dumplings either steamed, boiled or fried. I finally threw them into the air fryer since the wrapper was too thick to enjoy steamed.

    Laila A.

    Such a clean restaurant. There's only two tables inside but they have outside seating. The ladies were making the dumplings fresh, you could see into the kitchen. We got #38, #31, and #26. Took about 15 minutes to cook/pan sear them, I took them to go. My two yr old loved them. I'll need to ask if they have a Szechuan spicy sauce bc that's the only thing it was missing. The lady in the front said the check is from Beijing and specialized in pecking duck... we're going to order one for our anniversary next week. I'm sure it's great.

    Typical order of 15 dumplings - steamed option
    Mark O.

    Pro: delicious, fresh, made to order dumplings Con: as other reviews have said here and on other websites, be prepared for a long wait, order way ahead, and you won't be disappointed in the food. The food: The cucumber salad was crisp chunks with a light sesame dressing - very nice. All 4 dumplings were delicious. The lamb and carrot and the pork, shrimp and leek were our 2 favorites. The pork and sour cabbage were also good, just a little strong for some. I enjoyed the chicken and cabbage dumplings also - not quite as flavorful. So I would definitely endure the process at least one more time to try other options that sounded tasty. The dumplings are not super large so I would say 1 box of 15 per person with a few leftover. Most are $12.99 with a couple options costing more. The ordering process: We placed an online order on a Sunday evening at 5:10pm. The ordering website said 50 minute wait. Got the confirmation text back that said ready at 6:10pm. Ok , so an hour. Got a call from them at 5:45 telling me it would now be at 7pm and if that was ok. I said no, please cancel my order and refund the charge. They said they couldn't as I used their ordering website and not calling them. I was put on hold and then asked if it was ok if they had them ready in half an hour at 6:20pm. I said great. Then got a call at 6:05 telling me the order was ready for pickup. Phew! They had 2 people making the dumplings in back so hopefully they can hire more help to speed up the process or reduce the amount of orders they take. It is a very small space inside with seating for a few people, so definitely more of a takeout place.

    One order of pork and cabbage dumplings. They are handmade and so good!
    Alexander D.

    I am so glad we finally have a great handmade dumpling restaurant in Evanston! We ordered their pork and cabbage dumplings and their zucchini and mushroom dumplings. Both were fantastic. My wife's favorite were the pork dumplings, but mine were the zucchini mushroom dumplings. If you love mushrooms, you have to try them. My wife is from Northern China, and she completely approves. The picture is for one order of dumplings. They obviously made the dumpling wrappers by hand, and there is a great balance between filling and wrapper. We ordered pickup, and it was ready and hot for us when we arrived. Saw some reviews that had some issues with timing, but maybe those issues are gone because it was absolutely easy, fast, and pleasant picking up. The host at the front was very courteous and helpful. If you want soy sauce, ask for it because they come with black vinegar and chili oil. The place looks clean and modern. From the counter, you can seem them hard at work making the dumplings as orders come in (they do not make them ahead of time, so they are super fresh). There is one table and a counter along their windows, two ladies were enjoying when I was there, but it does appear to be mainly a pickup restaurant. We would highly recommend this place and are looking forward to trying their other many dumpling varieties and their fried meat skewers, a specialty of Northern Chinese food. Yum!

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    Excellent dumplings. Always hot and tasty. Minimal seating. This is a takeout kinda spot.

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    Amazing dumplings. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. It's small so don't plan to sit inside. I highly recommend.

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    This place is small for big parties, but if you want grab and go here is the perfect spot. Fresh made dumplings, and they are delicious!

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    Good food. Good service. Good presentation. Good variety in menu options. Nice people. Would go there again.

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