Absolutely love the food at Trendy Dumpling! The crispy bottom baos are some of the best I've had-- perfectly cooked with just the right crunch. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was delicious. The soup dumplings are a must-try-- they didn't disappoint. This is a great spot for anyone looking for authentic dumplings on this side of town. Definitely one of my go-to places now! く read more

The food at this place is SO good! The dumplings are incredibly flavorful, and the fried rice is honestly the best I've ever tried. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for a great spot to eat. Such a great place to visit you won't regret it! read more

This restaurant is super dependable and consistent and there are two dishes that you must get when you come here. The restaurant is located off 59 feeder and parking can be challenging at times. The restaurant is clean and usually quite busy. The staff is nice and straightforward. The dishes that you must get are the Sichuan style Biang noodle or the regular Biang noodle. The noodles are freshly made and super long and thick. The sauce is so delicious and pairs so well with the perfectly chewy noodles. The amazing fish is also a must order dish. They use flounder that nicely seasoned and coated with a perfect coating that is crispy and so addictingly delectable. Somehow it is so light and crispy and doesn't feel greasy. My diagnosis: come here for scrumptious amazing fish and Biang Biang noodles! read more

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My favorite authentic Chinese dumplings and much more and it is affordable for an average Joe. The food came out fast and hot and most of delicious. Some of my favorite were Crispy Bottom Bao, Beef Pan Cake. They were very attentive on refill our water. It looks very fancy on the inside but deep down it is an affordable Chinese restaurant that you can also take your client to for lunch or dinner. read more

I've been here to dine a handful of times and just realized I never wrote a review of all my positive experiences here for the world to know. So here we go! Trendy Dumpling is a Chinese/Sichuan style restaurant located off 59 and Edloe off the feeder. It's close to the 59/610 west loop intersection which is notorious for horrendous traffic, so pack your patience. The restaurant is at the tail end of a shopping strip that includes Plato's Closet and Game Over Games. (Fun to browse there to walk off your meal.) Parking can get tight during busy times so I usually try to avoid the peak hours like noon and 7 pm. The store front makes you think it's a hole in the wall, tiny restaurant, but it's actually quite spacious inside. The decor is nice and ambiance pleasant. They could use some cleaning of the vents and light fixtures (details matter) but I also don't think they are trying to be a fine dining establishment so whatever. Now for the food: everything I've ordered here is quite good, but I do highly recommend the soup bao, dumplings, Biang noodles, and amazing fish in particular. The amazing fish is quite amazing! The name is perfect for the dish and quite enticing. Everything is delicious and there's so much variety that you can come back multiple times and try something new every time. The flavors of all their dishes are a hit, and everything comes out the perfect temperature. Service is OK - nothing special but nothing to complain about. I'll definitely be back for my Amazing Fish, and I'll just expect the traffic to be a little worse than the last time because that's how 610 west loop has been the past 20 years. read more

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Love coming here for soup dumplings. They're always perfect! The service is also great!

Trendy Dumpling is definitely a vibe - bright, modern, and Instagram-ready with a menu that screams fun Asian street food. I like that the dumplings look as good as they taste... mostly. Some hits are flavorful and perfectly cooked, but a few fall flat or feel under-seasoned. The energy in the space is lively and buzzy, which is great for a casual outing. Overall, it's a solid spot for a quick bite or foodie pics, just not quite memorable enough to make it a destination spot. read more

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WOW! I came back here after a year and a half, and I was impressed. Learning from last time, I did not get the dan dan noodles because I didn't like the mouth-numbing sensation, but opted for the beef flat noodles + soup bao. The Mongolian Lamb Ramen Noodle was also really good! The soup bao was SO GOOD! I should have gotten a second order! The ambiance is more or less the same, but the booth was a little hard to get into (so perhaps think about that if you have accessibility issues). read more

It's been a little while, but I came back since my sister and mom were raving about the spicy beef noodle soup with hand pulled noodles. We did not hold back with our order--we had that soup, plus the chicken dumplings (steamed), the dry pot vegetable, a pot of honey ginger tea, and the honeydew milk tea. It was all an explosion of flavors, and quite delicious. The surprising standouts were the honey ginger tea, dry pot vegetables, and the chicken dumplings. They said the tea has orange in it--it was so good! Not your average flavorless hot tea. The vegetables had well-balanced cumin undertones. And the chicken dumplings were simply plated on a thin sauce, but perfectly done. The beef noodle soup was good, but the beef was quite fatty, despite being tender. The noodles were really chewy and delicious. The soup broth itself has a kick to it that you don't really detect with burning in your mouth--for me, it made me cough a lot. Prices were fair. Ambiance is cozy and wasn't overcrowded. Overall, there was a lot to love--I'm bumping them up to 5 stars for me now. read more

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Very underwhelming service. I could tell it was going to be an interesting experience as soon as we walked in. Our server only checked on us about twice the entire time. The dumplings were okay, but I wish they had more flavor. The noodles were pretty bland as well. I did enjoy the calm music, though. read more

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I'm very happy I decided to try this place out. It has a pleasant and quaint atmosphere. The hot and spicy dumplings were my favorite. The sauce was so good! Best I've had. The Dan Dan noodles went nicely with the meal however I found them to be a bit bland. The walnut shrimp were huge but a bit too much on the sweet side however great quality. The server was nice and the restaurant was pretty busy when I went. I look forward to trying more dishes in the future. read more

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TLDR version: Pros: - Modern space - Noodles and dumplings had good flavor and texture Cons: - Small portions that were out of proportion with the large plates - Non-meat dishes were pretty expensive - Twice cooked pork dish came with only one small bowl of rice (no rice refills) read more

Went in for my birthday with a large party they were extremely accommodating. Super attentive. And the food it speaks for itself... beef noodle soup Spicy boiled beef Amazing fish Hand pulled noodles with chicken Veggie crispy bottom bao Chilli oil dumplings (usually pork but they made mine with chicken dumplings cause they are just awesome like that) Duck soup Whole duck Half our group had never had Szechuan before and everyone loved the food. I really don't think I got pictures from the food we were just enjoying the food and company . read more

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Super yummy A little small- so just be aware of that. But highly recommend trying nonetheless. Staff and service are awesome and really fast. Everything here that I tried was delicious. I went with a friend who ordered a bunch and we split everything and there wasn't a thing I didn't love. Anyone who loves dumplings and/or Sichuan should definitely check it out! read more

What a phenomenal restaurant. It is aesthetically pleasing inside with a dim lighted ambiance. There's some nice murals of their culture. Of course the star of the show is the food. Handmade dumplings and noodles. Rich beef broth, tasty duck, that'll have the Aflac duck hiding. If you haven't been here then you are missing out on some good authentic dishes. The service is amazing with the staff working hard with smiles to get your food ready. read more

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So good I came here again on back to back nights. Beef noodle soup did not disappoint. read more

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Went girl due to Yelp reviews being high. I will say food is great! Service not really, one guy took our appetizer order and never return. Another waiter came and took care of us for our entrees and drinks. I think they are working under such high pase that the customer service is seriously lacking. read more

Food Mongolian beef 4/5 Flavorful. Shrimp dumplings 3.5/5 You get 5. Better than freezer dumplings. Mapo tofu 4/5 Flavorful and plenty of fish and tofu! Solid lunch place. I may come back. read more

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Food was amazing!! Lunch specials are less than $13, we got the hot & spicy dumpling- highly recommend this place! And the Sichuan Style Biang Noodle! Great service, clean, relaxing ambiance! Definitely adding to my favorites in Houston. Thank you! read more

Keep coming back for more. Always great service, but the food is the best part. From the dumplings to the hand pulled noodles. You can go wrong with this place. read more

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Great service and very cool atmosphere We tried so many different dishes that I didn't even get to catch all of them but they were delicious. Definitely will visit again read more

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Second time here, first time review. They were pretty busy on Monday night but it's the holidays so understandable. We were seated fairly quickly. We ordered a variation of items from the menu to try. Hot and spicy dumplings - the sauce was drinkable, so good! Beef pancakes - the outside was good but we didn't like the flavor of the beef. Crystal shrimp dumpling - magic shrimp dumplings, good. Cucumber salad - large portion, great fresh addition to the meal Shrimp fried rice- yummy, love the texture of the rice Stir fried green beans - delicious, wish I knew how to make this at home Salt & pepper shrimp- so good, would recommend Cream cheese puffs - this made us laugh because why did we think this was dessert and it had powered sugar on it but it was a crab Rangoon lol Chocolate soup bao - we were secretly hoping these were like the ones at Din Tai Fung but nope. The wrapper was think, the chocolate was bitter. Would skip next time. Overall good experience, would go back! read more

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Food was good Service was good Ambiance meh, but I went for the food not the look The dan dan noodles were fire Dumplings just good Didn't try any drinks read more

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Really enjoyed my visit to Trendy Dumpling. The vibe inside is clean, modern, and welcoming, great murals on the walls and honestly just a relaxing atmosphere. You can tell they take pride in their food. I actually got to see them making dumplings and noodles fresh, which made the experience even better. My favorites were the pineapple fried rice, spicy shrimp, cheese puffs, and the soup bao. Everything came out hot and full of flavor in less than 10 minutes! The freshness really stood out. Definitely a solid spot if you're in Houston and looking for good dumplings and noodles. I'll be back for sure! read more

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I ordered via DoorDash. Being a vegetarian I only ordered vegetarian dishes however both of them were outstanding. I ordered the pan fried vegetable dumplings. They were absolutely delicious. My only complaint about these was that there was not enough dumpling sauce. A tiny container is nowhere near enough for all the dumplings. The vegetable lo mein was literally some of the best vegetable lo mein I've ever had. The portions are extremely generous and I have at least two more meals out of what I ordered. I will definitely order from this place again and hopefully dine in at one point. read more

I drive past this location all the time, and I had it book marked. This past weekend i decided to give them a try The menu offers a variety of Asian cuisine (mostly Chinese dishes). The menu also indicates if something is spicy (red pepper symbol) or if something specifically has Szechuan peppers in it (Szechuan pepper symbol). Also, of the dishes indicate if it's popular The food was tasty, and the portions were hearty. There was just the right amount of heat (spicy) to the spicy dishes. We also tried the bubble waffle for dessert and it was a little more browned and tough than we would have liked The location is well decorated, and there is a good use of space and lighting. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had our water carafe filled regularly. I will say that after our meal came our server didn't check to see if everything was correct or if we were alright until maybe 30+ min into the meal. Also, we didn't receive one of our appetizers, and when the check came it was on there. Just make sure everything is correct on the receipt Some tips: You can either access this location from the feeder road or from West Park (behind it). If the dish has Szechuan in it then it will have quite a bit of pepper in it. Just be careful. The spicy dumplings are a terrific starter Cheers!! read more

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What a pleasant surprise to find a spot close-ish to me with Chinese food that suits my tastes! This spot is in a strip mall next to the freeway so can be easily missed if you aren't making the effort to come out this way. Walking in, I was surprised that ambiance wise it was like asian-inspired "upscale" modern. Service was quick and efficient, they sat us and mostly let our party enjoy our meal. They were pretty good at refilling our waters and checking in. Foodwise, I was surprised by their soup dumplings. As far as the ones I've tried in Houston, these rank among the top. Good filling, with a nice ginger flavor, thin skin, and good soup inside, they also held up during eating and weren't excessively hot when eating them. The beef noodle soup with biang noodles was also good, very flavorful broth, super tender chunks of beef, and the noodles had a pleasant chew. Prices also seemed fair, though ~$10 for 6 xlb makes me sad but that seems to be the going rate now. Overall, this spot seemed to be a good bang for your buck and had food that was reminiscent of what I look for flavor and quality wise. I'd definitely recommend for folks looking for some Northern Chinese food and not wanting to drive out to Chinatown (at least if you don't live close to it) read more

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The food was great and delicious!! The service was fast as well. I love the ambiance and I will definitely come back here. read more

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Solid spot for sichuan Chinese food! Really enjoyed their soup dumplings and biang noodles (hand pulled). Love the chewy texture of their noodles! Friendly service! Plenty of parking spots on a Saturday night. read more

Trendy Dumplings is a great spot for consistently good food and a welcoming atmosphere. The service is always friendly, and the interior is nicely decorated, giving it a modern yet cozy vibe. I usually go for the amazing spicy shrimp which is perfectly deep-fried and coated with flavorful mala seasoning. Their Dan Dan noodles and spicy dumplings are also solid choices, making this a go-to spot whenever I'm craving something tasty and satisfying. I also enjoyed their soup dumplings which are made in house. read more

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I've definitely had better dumplings and had higher expectations, but overall the places was OK. It's more so a fast food dumpling vibe rather than a authentic dumpling vibe. We went close to closing, so I'm going to assume that the service was kind of bad because they were close to closing, but they're lo mein noodles were absolutely delicious. Everything else was OK. I would probably return but only for the noodles. read more

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Amazing dinner tonight! Get the 4. Beef Flat Noodle, 8. Dan Dan Noodle, hot and spicy dumplings! Service was quick and price and great! Best spot read more

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Went here for the second time because we are close by. Food is always amazing! Very flavorful and delicious! Service was always excellent. Very nice people and very welcoming. Ambiance is nice and spacious. read more

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Food Soup dumpling - 7/10 the broth in the dumpling was ok. Not actually a lot of flavor and one of my dumplings had no broth at all Pan fried Bao - 7/10 again, not a lot of actual flavor and the ratio of meat to bread was lacking Biang biang noodles - 7/10 had a good kick but the noodles were on the doughy side, not chewy like I know they should be. Service - the guy I had didn't speak much english and looked at me weird when I asked for ginger for the soup dumplings. He was almost never at my table so I don't know what his job was. There was another server who actually took care of my bill and got me chili oil and a togo container when I asked as well as getting my bill. My original server just wasn't friendly and I hope it was just an off day for him. Ambiance - it's on the dark side and also on the louder side but that's just because it's all hard surfaces. Overall it was a meh experience. I'm glad I finally got to try it cause now it's off my list. read more

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I don't think I got something here I didn't like. I'm really impressed with their ability to use every part of the duck after it's carved for us. The display is definitely something to see. The Peking Duck was so good and delicious, and it comes with 2-3 other dishes. My mom loves their Singapore noodles. Soup dumplings were fantastic. Eggplant dishes, my husband gets and he loved them. You can't really go wrong here. The only thing maybe be finding a table, it can get a little cramped in there. The past couple times we just order to go. The only thing I probably didn't care for might have been the walnut shrimp, but not because it wasn't good, I'm just not a fan of the sweet nature of the dish, but I'd imagine this would be good for someone who likes to order that at restaurants. read more

Biang Biang Noodles were my favorite! The Spicy Dried Chicken Cubes had my mouth numb. Spicy and delicious. Low lighting and a nice place for dinner with friends and family. I will be returning next time I visit Houston. read more

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Food wasn't bad but I didn't care for it much. It was my first time having either of these dishes. I heard good things about Dan Dan and wanted to try. They were underwhelming in comparison to the vision in my mind based off of what I have heard about them. I also tried sui mai from Trader Joe's and wanted to get a more authentic experience. They were cute. Trendy isn't bad which is why I stopped by but I thinkni will be sticking to what they are most praised for. read more

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Shawn was a really good server. The food is always amazing when i come here. I always get the beef hand pulled noodles, and every time it is consistent and super fast coming out. read more

3.5 - None of the dishes really stood out, they were good, but not great. Service was good, great place to get your Chinese food fix if you don't want to travel all the way to Bellaire. read more

Stopped into Trendy Dumpling on the holiday to enjoy a nice late lunch with my partner. It's located in a strip mall along 59 accessible if you're headed East. Tons of seating and a small bar area when you venture inside. Once seated, you find the menu is moderately sized with approachable and shareable items like dumplings with a variety of protein fillings, bao, noodle and rice dishes, and even boba. We tried several hearty dishes that were all really quite good. Dan Dan noodles were the highlight for me. A bit spicy, but still manageable, with crispy chopped peanuts, well seasoned ground pork, and scallions. All in a generous (at least 2 large servings) bowl. Just use the tongs to mix everything well and enjoy. The garlic eggplant was equally delicious. Tender, with a rich and slightly sweet sauce. Perfect to drizzle over and incorporate with sticky white rice. My partner tired the intestine dry pot with loads of whole garlic, bell peppers, and peppercorns. It's not my favorite flavor profile, but they fried up the intestines to perfection. This one comes with a little bit more heat in my opinion. Finally, the crispy bao were visually appealing with plenty of pork (I think) filling. The only downside to the meal was the bao were a bit dry once you take a bite. However, the flavor is there and if you try it with soy sauce it may help. Overall, we both really enjoyed trendy dumpling and thought it was among the better options outside of Bellaire/Chinatown. read more

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