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Mason’s Dumpling Shop - Boulder

4.2 (110 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Steamed Soup dumplings (pork)
Emily C.

Cool spot! I've only ever had Pork XLB in Taiwan, so my expectations were pretty high. The flavor was solid and a good quantity for the price, but at least a a couple of the dumplings were so stuck to the dish that I couldn't get them off without the soup filling pouring out. No frills spot. I'd come back

Soup dumpling
Michelle G.

Pretty basic place no ambiance. Seems more of a delivery spot. Service is horrible. No one even said hi when we walked in. You order off a QR code that still asks for a tip They bring out your dumplings no hello or any manners. You need to grab your own water, napkins and silverware. Dumplings are good.

Satinka P.

The food is awesome everything was fresh hot and juicy. Best bao I've had since we moved out of the Seattle area. The service is amazing and they are pretty quick with the food.

Baby Bok Choy (蚝油小白菜)
Lindsay S.

The food was really quite good! My favorites were the yuzu chicken soup dumplings and the baby bok Choy. I've never had soup dumplings and it was so fun to slurp! I think I waited too long to eat a couple because they got stuck to the bottom of the pan and tore open but I think that was my bad. I wish I knew how they made the bok Choy because it was tender and flavorful without being overpowering. We also tried the vegan soup dumplings which were delicious but they didn't have that liquid inside the way the chicken was. This is definitely a place you go for a no nonsense meal. The service was meh. You seat yourself, use a QR code to order, and they bring out your food to you. I thought it was a little odd they suggest a minimum 18% tip when you order, prior to receiving any service (and the service was very minimal). They have a cute self-serve water station, some drink options, but no alcohol. I have a feeling the vibe depends on who is working because the music was fun but the service was lackluster. We didn't mind though - we had been driving all day and just wanted some hot dumplings!

custard bun
Stephanie P.

i will be honest, i did not have high expectations for this place considering the fact that colorado does not have the best asian food scene but this place exceeded my expectations. located as a business under apartment complexes, it is small & unassuming at first. it is self seating, & you order on your phone which is nice. i think you only go to the front for to-go orders & takeout. food: satisfied my cravings during this trip!! we ordered the beef bowl, xlb, & custard buns! the beef bowl was delicious, the meat was rich in flavor & not too chewy. the sauce from the meat complimented the fluffy white rice under. xlb was hot & the broth inside was flavorful. went so well with the soy sauce & vinegar ratio. for dessert we got all custard buns! i believe the default sweet buns were 2 red bean + 2 custard but i am a custard girly.

Jo C.

They serve mainly Taiwanese food, I wouldn't say it's authentic but still taste good and the service was excellent. The cashier was friendly and helpful when we asked a few questions. It's very casual dining, with a few tables that are spacious and not too crowded in between. Overall, it was very clean inside. They are quite busy, when I was there. I saw a lot of take out orders in addition to the customers already eating. The prices are pretty decent and the portions are generous. There were also interesting new menu items on the blackboards near the register. I'd probably would have ordered them had I seen photos like their regular menu items. I already came back within the same week. I'd come back again!

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Mistia Z.

The ambiance is casual - you order at the counter, but they bring the food and clean your table, and the servers are charming. Each table comes with soy sauce, black vinegar and chili oil for making your own dipping sauce. I recommend getting an appetizer because the dumplings regularly take 15 minutes to come out. We love the bao bbq pork buns. The seaweed salad is not like Japanese seaweed salad. It is more like chewy shoestrings, but I loved its weirdness and... it's kind of addictive. My 7 year old, however, did not enjoy the spicychili-vinegar sauce on the seaweed. She loved the edamame, which is cooked to steamed crunchy perfection and not salted. The pan fried pork dumplings always come out hot and flavorful. The soup dumplings are full of broth. It's hard not to leave stuffed. I need to go back to try everything else on the menu and I'm already looking forward to it!

Steamed Soup ()
Hannah S.

I may want to name my child Mason, if that means he or she could make dumplings like this Mason! We tried three entree items: Steamed Soup Dumplings (8pc), Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (8pc), and the Pan Fried Chive Pockets (3pc), with the Pan Fried Pork Dumplings and Steamed Soup Dumplings being truly MAGICAL! The service was great and knowledgeable of the menu, while the atmosphere was very casual and clean! Plus, there's ample amount of hot chili oil on each table. Which if you're new to the dumpling life, is a must try! I cannot wait to have many more meals by a master of the dumpling game!

Beef Bun
Caroline Y.

I'm so happy that Mason's has a Boulder location! I found out today they opened about 1 year ago. I discovered Mason's Aurora during the pandemic and have only had takeout. It's so much better eating dumplings warm inside the restaurant. We ordered steamed beef and pork belly buns, steamed crab and pork soup dumplings (XLB), and chive pockets with pork, egg, and glass noodle. The taste of the XLB was 10/10, but I agree with the other reviewers that the dumpling skin is a little thick. I also think the soup spoon were too small for the size of the dumpling. My ultimate favorite was the chive pockets with pork, egg, and glass noodle. This was sooo yummy! I'll definitely be back for these. Atmosphere - 3.5/5 stars. If I'm eating dumplings this price point, I would prefer a cozier interior. Also, there is only paid street parking. We had to park a block away. Overall, super good food with high quality ingredients. I will be back!

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2 years ago

Best vegan bao ever! I'm seriously so grateful for so many amazing options. Telling everyone I know about this place!

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Hidden gem in Boulder! Love their soup dumplings and wood ear mushroom salad with rice. Reasonable prices, too.

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3 years ago

Really yummy dumplings, bok choy and vegan options with the vegan "chicken" rice bowl! Love this as someone who is vegan!

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Great food! Highly recommend the beef buns, pork belly noodles, and soup dumplings! Good atmosphere and service!

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2 years ago

We had the pork dumplings, edamame and beef bun. The food was ok. The service was wonderful, as was the ambiance.

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3 years ago

Good quality food with reasonable price. Walking distance to hotel. I will definitely come back.

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