Mulan Dumpling is a dumpling food truck that uses organic and fresh ingredients, offering 4…read moredifferent types of dumplings (Pork and Cabbage, Curry Chicken, Shrimp and Chives, and Crunchy Vegetarian), a mixed green salad, an Asian noodle salad, veggie fried rice, miso soup, and drinks. You can request your dumplings to be either pan-fried or steamed, and you have a choice of their homemade dipping sauces (Ginger Soy Vinaigrette, Peanut Sesame, or Spicy Basil Chili).
I had heard about this food truck recently, so the hubs and I decided to stalk them and try them out for a weekday lunch. We were a little nervous, as I noticed that they can sometimes close during rainy weather, but luckily, they pushed through the rain, which eventually tapered off!
We ordered the Pork and Cabbage Dumplings (pan-fried and steamed; these had a more cilantro-like flavor to the filling) and the Crunchy Vegetarian (pan-fried; these were more flat and elongated; I actually really enjoyed these, as they were great with the Ginger Soy Vinaigrette; I first thought that there was some meat inside, but I'm thinking it's either tofu or soy protein?). It was interesting that the Pork and Cabbage had more of a stronger herb-y taste rather than the Crunchy Vegetarian.
The Asian Noodle Salad didn't look like the picture on their menu; however, it was still simple and fresh, made with rice noodles, sliced carrots, cucumbers, cilantro, and crushed peanuts; much better dressed with the peanut sesame sauce! The Veggie Fried Rice was tasty, especially adding the Ginger Soy Vinaigrette to it!
I also tried their Lemon Ginger Tea, which I appreciated it not being too sweet.
The staff here are super friendly, welcoming, and honest! They serve it up around various places in the NoVA area, so just check their social media to locate where they're at for the week.
If you're looking for a healthy and a tasty option, give Mulan Dumpling a try!
+organic and healthy eats!
+pan-fried Crunchy Vegetarian Dumplings (with Ginger Soy Vinaigrette)
+Veggie Fried Rice (with Ginger Soy Vinaigrette)
+friendly staff!
+locations announced on their social media