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Fast and friendly, we stopped by to place an order for takeout. I feel things like dumplings need to be eaten asap which may have affected the texture of ours as we brought them home to eat. Flavor was good and will be back to try them inside the restaurant next time. I got the beef and pork varieties.
Soup dumplings... as advertised. Small restaurant located on Olive east of I-170. Few seats available so plan to eat and run. Most seat 4 people so not good for groups. Also at peak times (lunch) parking may be a struggle. The dumplings were good. You get 8 per order ($10-$13 depending on filling). The table has vinegar, soy sauce and chili sauce available. A couple of other items available but it's mainly the dumplings. While good I'm being told the price has gone up recently. Honestly, I left still wanting something else to eat.
I was excited to visit after hearing good things. My experience was not a great one at all. I walked up to the counter and the person at the counter totally ignored me as he continued to do whatever he was doing on his phone. I asked if I needed to place my order at the counter or if my order would be taken at the table since I had never been there and he told me to order at the counter. I had to continue to wait as he kept doing whatever he was doing on his phone. I almost left at that moment because I didn't feel like he wanted me to be in his establishment. I ordered beef, chicken, and pork dumplings. I loved the directions on the wall that showed the correct way to eat a soup dumpling since this was my first time. I did not like the dumplings at all. They tasted very wild and dirty to me. They were pretty but did not taste good at all. I will not be back ever.
Came thinking there would be more food other than dumplings also has it on the menu too. But only dumplings were available. Able to order on the kiosk and this cute old lady came out w soup. So refreshing. Got the beef, pork, and crab and pork dumplings. The crab and pork was my favorite! Overall all the dumplings were good!
Finally made it here with my friends since everyone else kept going without me and raving about it. We ordered two of each: beef, pork, and chicken, plus two cucumber salads. Everything is easy to share for 6 people. Portion was great. Seating is limited with maybe 25 spots, so it depends on how busy they are. The beef dumplings were my favorite, so flavorful, and the clear soup is really yummy too. Definitely coming back with friends or alone. Great spot and a solid find.
Hands-down, one of my favorite soup dumplings in St. Louis. I've been going here for years. Steamed dumplings in any of your flavor combination you like. A small cup of broth to complement the dumplings. While the ambience of this place is simple, I do love the fact that they have how to eat a soup dumpling on the wall. This place can get busy, but I've never been afraid to have others sit with me if they need a spot to eat. This practice is very common and other countries anyhow. The service is wonderful. They now have a system where you can order your food that will be brought to your table. The older woman who brings your food is so sweet.
A good spot if you're looking for a quick bite. The pork xiaolongbao had good flavor and lots of soup inside. Food comes out relatively fast and you order at the front. There's limited seating as the location is small.
I haven't tried many soup dumplings but this is definitely my favorite place for them! I like the simple menu yet variety of soup dumpling fillings and sides. My favorite are the beef ones but I still have to try all the fillings. I love how they have the steps to eat a soup dumpling on the wall, which allowed me to advance from a beginner level! I've tried the seaweed salad too which is refreshing. Very good location, ambiance, easy parking, and nice staff. Always a pleasure coming here!
Love this place for a quick lunch or dinner! You order what you want up front and they bring it to your table. The restaurant is clean and vibrant. There's only a few tables and it can get pretty busy but people come and go pretty quickly. The soup dumplings are reallly good and always hit the spot. Soup is also complimentary.
Solo lunch! Easy electronic ordering system at the back of the shop. Ordered pork and crab dumplings with cucumber salad. So savory and warm on a cold day. If new to eating soup dumplings. Lift dumpling. But small hole on side. Drink liquid. Eat dumpling. Add spicy chili from table. But little goes a long way. Space is small and family focused. Service is quick and pleasant.
Honestly, there's nothing negative to say about Soup Dumplings STL! I wish there were more tables, alas, there's not. I had the beef dumplings and the pork dumplings. Wow. Wow. Wow. Craving more right now and I'm still full from dinner. The chili oil is deliciously spicy! You can't go wrong if you love soup dumplings! Small place - 8 tables I think. But it was quiet, food comes out quickly, so you don't have to wait very long for a table.
Grazie mille to a friend of mine who introduced me to this soup dumpling stl! It's my fav spot now in stl for lunch and dinner alike. It's mom and pop shop. You will get to see them make these yummy goodies in front of you and you know it's so authentic! The owner couples are very friendly and work hard. They used to own private kitchen and had converted to soup dumplings. Too bad I've never gotten a chance to try private kitchen. Wish they will just invite to their home for home cook meals (wishful thinking :)) If you are from out of town, def give this place a try! If you are from stl, go and support them whenever you can. I can eat one set for $9 and be full and it's super cheap imo! PS chili is spicy if you are up for it! PS2 I've been there so many times the owner recognizes me and she's always smiling.
The best soup dumplings, no matter what filling you get! This time we tried the pork and beef ones. Always so tasty! Chili oil highly recommended. They come out decently fast and even though it's a small space, we've never struggled to find a seat because people move in and out.
My niece and I agreed that these soup dumplings are the best we've had since tasting them in NYC! The soup dumplings are fantastic, the cucumber salad was crisp and perfectly seasoned. The menu is short, but all you really need to know is they have the best soup dumplings in St Louis. Chicken, pork or beef. We tried pork & chicken and loved them both. Ordering is done at a kiosk and then they bring your food to your table. We loved it and can't wait to go back. read more
3 months ago
We have tried to come in here mutliple times and I feel like their hours/days they close are so random, it's hard to keep up. But we FINALLY got to try them and taste what the hype was all about. We shared some beef and some pork dumplings, and my husband also got the pork meal. The pork meal was meh, and we definitely didn't need it. I would stick to dumplings, and if you don't think it's enough food, get a third order. Both the pork and beef had very different flavor, but both were fantastic. Super fresh, you can see them making them in the back. Definitely look up a video on how to eat them correctly before you come here, because they are SO enjoyable. Definitely a comfort meal. My only complaint is prices seem pretty steep. I get it, inflation, but this is a pretty expensive meal for a couple dumplings. I love having a spot like this close and recommend everyone to at least try it! So unique, fun, and delicious. read more
Fast and friendly, we stopped by to place an order for takeout. I feel things like dumplings need to be eaten asap which may have affected the texture of ours as we brought them home to eat. Flavor was good and will be back to try them inside the restaurant next time. I got the beef and pork varieties. read more
Soup dumplings... as advertised. Small restaurant located on Olive east of I-170. Few seats available so plan to eat and run. Most seat 4 people so not good for groups. Also at peak times (lunch) parking may be a struggle. The dumplings were good. You get 8 per order ($10-$13 depending on filling). The table has vinegar, soy sauce and chili sauce available. A couple of other items available but it's mainly the dumplings. While good I'm being told the price has gone up recently. Honestly, I left still wanting something else to eat. read more
1 year ago
I was excited to visit after hearing good things. My experience was not a great one at all. I walked up to the counter and the person at the counter totally ignored me as he continued to do whatever he was doing on his phone. I asked if I needed to place my order at the counter or if my order would be taken at the table since I had never been there and he told me to order at the counter. I had to continue to wait as he kept doing whatever he was doing on his phone. I almost left at that moment because I didn't feel like he wanted me to be in his establishment. I ordered beef, chicken, and pork dumplings. I loved the directions on the wall that showed the correct way to eat a soup dumpling since this was my first time. I did not like the dumplings at all. They tasted very wild and dirty to me. They were pretty but did not taste good at all. I will not be back ever. read more
Came thinking there would be more food other than dumplings also has it on the menu too. But only dumplings were available. Able to order on the kiosk and this cute old lady came out w soup. So refreshing. Got the beef, pork, and crab and pork dumplings. The crab and pork was my favorite! Overall all the dumplings were good! read more
Finally made it here with my friends since everyone else kept going without me and raving about it. We ordered two of each: beef, pork, and chicken, plus two cucumber salads. Everything is easy to share for 6 people. Portion was great. Seating is limited with maybe 25 spots, so it depends on how busy they are. The beef dumplings were my favorite, so flavorful, and the clear soup is really yummy too. Definitely coming back with friends or alone. Great spot and a solid find. read more
11 months ago
10 months ago
Hands-down, one of my favorite soup dumplings in St. Louis. I've been going here for years. Steamed dumplings in any of your flavor combination you like. A small cup of broth to complement the dumplings. While the ambience of this place is simple, I do love the fact that they have how to eat a soup dumpling on the wall. This place can get busy, but I've never been afraid to have others sit with me if they need a spot to eat. This practice is very common and other countries anyhow. The service is wonderful. They now have a system where you can order your food that will be brought to your table. The older woman who brings your food is so sweet. read more
I haven't tried many soup dumplings but this is definitely my favorite place for them! I like the simple menu yet variety of soup dumpling fillings and sides. My favorite are the beef ones but I still have to try all the fillings. I love how they have the steps to eat a soup dumpling on the wall, which allowed me to advance from a beginner level! I've tried the seaweed salad too which is refreshing. Very good location, ambiance, easy parking, and nice staff. Always a pleasure coming here! read more
1 year ago
Love this place for a quick lunch or dinner! You order what you want up front and they bring it to your table. The restaurant is clean and vibrant. There's only a few tables and it can get pretty busy but people come and go pretty quickly. The soup dumplings are reallly good and always hit the spot. Soup is also complimentary. read more
9 months ago
Solo lunch! Easy electronic ordering system at the back of the shop. Ordered pork and crab dumplings with cucumber salad. So savory and warm on a cold day. If new to eating soup dumplings. Lift dumpling. But small hole on side. Drink liquid. Eat dumpling. Add spicy chili from table. But little goes a long way. Space is small and family focused. Service is quick and pleasant. read more
2 years ago
Honestly, there's nothing negative to say about Soup Dumplings STL! I wish there were more tables, alas, there's not. I had the beef dumplings and the pork dumplings. Wow. Wow. Wow. Craving more right now and I'm still full from dinner. The chili oil is deliciously spicy! You can't go wrong if you love soup dumplings! Small place - 8 tables I think. But it was quiet, food comes out quickly, so you don't have to wait very long for a table. read more
9 months ago
Grazie mille to a friend of mine who introduced me to this soup dumpling stl! It's my fav spot now in stl for lunch and dinner alike. It's mom and pop shop. You will get to see them make these yummy goodies in front of you and you know it's so authentic! The owner couples are very friendly and work hard. They used to own private kitchen and had converted to soup dumplings. Too bad I've never gotten a chance to try private kitchen. Wish they will just invite to their home for home cook meals (wishful thinking :)) If you are from out of town, def give this place a try! If you are from stl, go and support them whenever you can. I can eat one set for $9 and be full and it's super cheap imo! PS chili is spicy if you are up for it! PS2 I've been there so many times the owner recognizes me and she's always smiling. read more
The best soup dumplings, no matter what filling you get! This time we tried the pork and beef ones. Always so tasty! Chili oil highly recommended. They come out decently fast and even though it's a small space, we've never struggled to find a seat because people move in and out. read more
2 years ago
Small but mighty. This is a very small restaurant with very limited seating so if you're looking to eat inside, you might have to wait for a table. Me and my friend came here for dinner and it was so good. I went home thinking about it all night and I can't wait to return back. I got the pork soup dumplings and they were so flavorful And it's crazy how something so small can be packed with so much great flavor. You can tell they really know what they're doing, and I bet you this is one of the top soup dumpling places in St. Louis. read more
This is not only one of St Louis's top 100 restaurants, it's one of my sister's favorites too! We were visiting from out of state for the holidays. What a great change from the traditional meals. You order from a limited menu at the counter. Limited is not a bad thing, it means they do one thing really well as in dumplings! I appreciated the simple to follow directions with graphics showing how best to enjoy these. In door dining space is limited, service is quick and food is delivered very hot to your table. We will return to Soup Dumpling the next time we are in U City. read more
Soup Dumplings is in an older plaza with a small parking lot. The interior is basic but clean. The service was fast, but it does take a few minutes for them to prepare the food. The dumplings are amazing!!! We have tried beef, pork, and shrimp. All all delicious. There's even a mural on the wall teaching step by step the best way to eat them, for anyone new to soup dumplings. We will definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
It's been seven months since I've been eating here and I still dream of these dumplings! I just wanted to update my review because I've gone here religiously since I first checked this place out and EVERY TIME the dumplings have been phenomenal! Everyone I bring with me loves the food here and their side dishes are just as good as their dumplings. I would yet again highly recommend this awesome restaurant! read more
Arrived a little after 5 on a Thursday evening. No line. A few tables open for dine in and food came out and quick! Love the starter soup. A little before 6, the ordering line started forming and all the tables were taken! Definitely worth a visit, although the dumplings do taste better in house! read more
7 months ago
This is my second time here. There was less of a wait the second time around. Compared to the other soup dumplings place, I like this place better. There is even a soup that they give you first prior to eating the dumplings. We had pork, beef and shrimp and cheese dumplings. I forgot to take a picture of the shrimp and cheese dumplings. We also had cucumber salad. Overall, I like the beef dumplings the most. read more
I love it! Soup dumplings are amazing and I'm glad that STL is so diverse. These are authentic because you can see the people that are working, making the dumplings right behind the register. Seating is limited, all the more reason to come in whenever you can. When I came in there were a good amount of tables open after 12 o'clock. Literally 30 minutes after, it was a full house as the lunch crowd came in. The dumplings were amazing and I can't wait to try the other kinds they have. I got the Crab and Pork dumplings and next time I want to try just crab. You get free clear soup before the dumplings come out. The table has chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. The whole combination was yummy! Some people thing the price is kind of expensive for 8 dumplings but I'm fine with paying and supporting a local business. read more
This place is clean. There are 6-7 tables inside. It was little busy on a thursday around 6pm. Beef dumplings had good fatty beef in it. We were hungry, ordered 6 dumplings and after done eating, we felt like enough food in our bellies. Attention: Don't burn your mouth! There is a chart on the wall shows how to eat soup dumplings, the soup inside is very hot. Dumplings came with chicken broth, was a little bland. Ginger strings didn't help with the taste. Big bowl of cucumber salad was delicious! One of my favorite! Btw, if you take them to-go, you may not get full flavor. I recommend eating there because of the bamboo steamer they use. They cook the dumplings in it. If soup gets cooler while taking home and microwaving them, I think it would ruin the whole authenticity. read more
2 years ago
INCREDIBLE soup dumplings! As a Taiwanese-American who's tried xiao long bao from all over, I can confidently say this place is the real deal. The fresh dough is perfection, the soup inside is rich and flavorful, and every bite feels authentic and well-crafted. Their chicken kebabs are also fantastic - juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. I really like that they offer chicken xiao long bao so people who can't eat pork can actually try it. It was very juicy and delicious. They even give soup to every person who comes no matter how much you order. The spicy sauce deserves a shout-out for actually being spicy and has quite a kick! I have so much respect for how this place stays true to its roots. Unlike so many Chinese restaurants that over-Americanize their food, this spot hasn't lost its authenticity. They even provide instructions on how to eat xiao long bao, which is perfect for first-timers. Next time I really want to try the braised pork because it looked delicious. Service is efficient and exactly what you'd expect for a bustling spot like this, and the prices are very reasonable. Ambiance was chill and there were quite a few roomy tables for larger groups. If you're looking for genuine Chinese flavors with no compromise, this place is an absolute gem. Highly recommend!! read more
8 months ago
This food is fire! The soup dumplings are SO flavorful. The broth was delicious. The food came out relatively fast, given the crowd in the restaurant. I would 100% come back for dumplings. The braised pork was also delicious. However, it just simply tasted like pork belly with rice. There wasn't quite an Asian marinade flavor I was expecting. Nonetheless, the pork belly was tender and juicy. I will definitely be coming back! read more
We arrived around 7 pm and were surprised that the place was still packed. We waited 10 minutes since all the tables were taken. We ordered beef, chicken, and crab & pork. My favorite was beef. The portion was good - three orders are enough for two people. All were delicious. The soup was amazing too. I will come back for more! read more
Soup Dumplings STL made my day today.! It was an amazing visit. I honestly don't think my words can do it Justice. The food was just exquisite.. My friends and I had the pork soup dumplings, shrimp and cheese soup dumplings, the braised pork and rice dish, and the initial soup broth that was served. I also had the freshly squeezed orange juice, which was ah-maze-ing! Everything was So. So. Good. All the dumplings were absolutely delicious. The dough was tender, and each dumpling had a lot of filling along with the savory, wonderful broth. The braised pork with rice was divine. I know I sat there with eyes closed, humming while I ate. The pork belly was tender and so flavorful. I didn't want to share it with my friends! LOL So I just have to go back again and get my own order! The service was delightful - the lovely lady behind the counter took our order brought out our dishes, and checked on us while eating. I loved that I could see the staff making the dumplings right behind the counter where you ordered. I was fascinated to watch them roll the homemade dough, fill and form the dumplings, and see them cooking your food. It made me feel like I was in their home, watching them in their own kitchen -- and the food tasted like it was made from a long loved family recipe. There is lots of parking, which is good, because there was a steady stream of people coming in. There was ample seating while we were there. Although I imagine they sometimes get busy and seating might get limited with their cozy dining area. I'm so glad this wonderful eatery is close to my office! I will definitely be back and bringing friends. Yum!! read more
9 months ago
9 months ago
I have been wanting to try Soup Dumplings STL for quite some time and finally made it over this week! Apparently they moved and their new place is very cute. It only has maybe 8 tables, so I'm sure it can get crowded, but we were able to get a table with no problem at lunch. I ordered the crab and pork dumplings, beef dumplings, and cucumber salad. I have to say that I wasn't impressed with the crab and pork dumplings. They were ok, but not as great as I was hoping. I preferred the beef dumplings. You can watch as they hand make them and the wrapping is tender and thin. My friend got the shrimp and cheese dumplings and they were also good. The cucumber salad was refreshing. Overall, it was a good meal, but soup dumplings probably aren't my number one choice for lunch. However, if soup dumplings are your thing, give this place a try! read more
6 months ago
If you enjoy dumplings then this is the place to go. Dumplings were tasty and fresh! Great place for a casual dinner or lunch! My party got 4 different types and each as delectable as the next! The place is pretty small so keep in mind if coming with a large party. You seat yourself so it can be difficult to get a table during rush hour. The service was insanely fast considering it was only one person serving and taking orders so kudos to the staff. There is a parking lot, and parking was not much of a problem. read more
First time visiting Soup Dumplings STL. I came in around 5:30pm and there was 5-6 people in front of me. There's only a few tables so if you come in big group or the place is crowded, there might be hard to find a table. It's very bright and cozy inside the restaurant. I wanted to try the wonton soup but they were out. I ordered the Pork and the Beef soup dumplings. Each comes in 6. I also ordered the braised pork and rice. The soup dumplings were very very delicious. Make sure you use a bit of vinegar so it will be less salty. The braised pork was very disappointing given the price of it. There was only 5 piece of pork and the rice wasn't the best. Next time I'll probably stick to the soup dumplings and wonton soup. read more
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Are the crab & pork dumplings 8 dumplings of crap and pork or 4 of crab and 4 of pork?
All 8 are a combination of real crab & pork. Sounds strange, but it works! Definitely not "crap" filled. LOL!
Any vegetarian or vegan options?
No, they dont have any vegetarian or vegan options.
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