The food is pretty good but they have some quality control issues. I had a hair in one of my dumplings and then literally in the next bite, there was this foil like material in the soup dumpling. Strange read more

Ugly Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

A hole in the wall place in this strip mall. Parking lot seems always full but it is worth the trip. They do a lot of carry out business but the dumplings are so much better if dining in and fresh out of the kitchen. We were informed that our food would come out as it was ready. This worked fine for us. Absolutely no complaints. Cucumber salad and edamame were excellent sides to enjoy while we waited for longer menu items to come out. Forgot to take photo of the Mongolian beef so photo is just of my tasting. Dumplings were amazing. Daughter pulled up video of how to eat soup dumplings while we waited. The spoons were smaller than the dumplings but I found I could suck the soup from the top of the dumpling before biting into it which helped avoid losing the broth (careful, they are served HOT temperature-wise) Loved the truffle dumplings. I have also had the sampler which I recommend if you are new to the place (1 each of 6 different soup dumplings). The green beans and kimchi chicken dumplings were seasoned nicely and were enjoyed by all as well. Service was super. I have already been back twice, once for carrot and again for dine-in. Fine in preferred especially if getting dumplings. Only downside was parking which the restaurant can't change. Oh, be aware that their online presence mentions being in the bustling Bowie Town center... it is not but definitely should consider it as their next location! (Please????!!!!) read more

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We really enjoyed our time at Ugly Dumpling. Took my 8 year old with me because she wanted bubble tea. It's a cute spot for a quick bite to eat with friends and family or even a day date. Fatou was our server. She was super polite, explained how everything worked and answered all of our questions. For drinks, I had the jasmine tea with honey and lemon. My daughter had the brown sugar bubble tea, which she rated it a 20/10! We ordered the BBQ wings, garlic string beans (Ugly style), and the vegetable stir fry. Everything was good! The string beans had a tad bit of spice since we had them Ugly style but that was an additional option, but they definitely weren't spicy. The wings were cooked to perfection, giving them the right amount of crisp and sauce ratio which everyone can't do. The stir fry vegetables were nice and flavorful with plenty left to take home. I'll be back to try a different wing flavor and even give the dumplings a try. Check them out and ask for Fatou, she was amazing! read more

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I visited today for lunch and it was quite amazing. I wasn't sure what to expect as it's usually difficult to find good pork soup dumplings let alone the flavor combinations here. Upon walking in I was quickly greeted and seated. The interior is nice, open, modern and inviting. It's also clean and orderly with modern music playing very nice atmosphere. My server, Marquis, arrived quickly and took my order. Since it was my first visit, he pointed out the vinegar, soy and chili sauces. I noticed that the manager also did the same to a couple at a nearby table. She also adjusted the table menu that covers the recommended way to eat the dumplings (see included pic) Now for the food! I ordered: Pork belly bao buns - flavorful - Tender/juicy meat - Tasty sauce and a hint of mayo - Greens (lettuce) - Bun was moist and also flavorful Dumpling sampler - served with shaved ginger to go with the vinegar (very nice) - pork - yes! - Chicken - Pork and crab - Pork and truffle. - good. You can taste the truffle! - Shrimp and spinach - Szechuan pork. (Spicy) yes! Cucumber salad - fresh - Tasty - Nice, light sauce/dressing Spicy pork and shrimp wontons - soft - Flavorful - Can taste both chicken and shrimp - Added a hint of vinegar to the chili oil and soy to brighten them up a bit - Very tasty! Menus are clean, clear and easy to follow with great pictures. read more

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Not bad from a modern asian restaurant in the bowie burbs. Food was generally good, not too sweet or salty. Reason for the dowvote is that they had a big party they were catering to and that led us to be ignored for a while and receive cold food. I understand this can happen but doesn't mean Its excusable. read more

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The food was just OK. All of the dumplings tasted the same. The short rib soup was watery and too sweet. But the main reason I give this place such a low rating is that they trick you into tipping more than you intended by showing you the amount of the bill before tax and allowing you to add the tip to that, but then when you get the bill, it shows that they based the tipped on the total amount with tax, which caused you to pay a few dollars more with these check, that's just unethical. read more

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Stopped in this evening to check out the menu and ended up ordering food to go and a couple drinks. The ladies working tonight were welcoming and I really just appreciate their hospitality and energy...loved their energy! Almost forgot I was in PG County for a second there LOL!! Anyhoo whatever the cashier recommended we went with. The restaurant was clean and the honey lemonade was delicious! Not too sweet! We also had the brown sugar boba and a new coffee speciality drink. Would definitely order all of them again. Looking forward to trying other things offered on their menu. They have a menu of lunch specials that I may have to venture back over and try. Tonight the cashier recommended a fav dish of hers own, which was a Mongolian Beef dish, however it wasn't on the menu. Will update my review after my husband lets me know how his food was. It definitely smelled yummy! Happy Yelping! read more

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Here for food. Service was good, place seemed clean. Food? I'm yea. Completely over priced. $46.28 for lunch with tip. Don't get ugly menu items. There is free hot chili oil on every table. Save $. Ramen got cold since it came out first. Pork & shrimp wontons, never experienced such tiny wontons in my entire life. Pork belly buns, not much flavor. Fried pork belly with no seasoning at all. Made it chewy on a super soft bao bun? Why don't you braise it like how kitty is supposed to be prepared. Ugly ramen, you get 1 tiny slice of fishcake, 3 no flavor chewy pork belly, half a supposed to be flavored egg. Never in my life experience this, the tiny yolk tasted like complete salt. If I knew that maybe sir the hulk around on the ramen to give the fish better flavor, not make me nearly yak cause I ate a table spoon of salt. $2 for tea, $.50 cent tops, ps... should be free! read more

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The place is brand new and is very clean! Our waitress was a young woman and really helpful!!!!! The food came out fast and hot. My sons got ramen (miso and beef tenderloin) and they both gave rave reviews!!!! I had pork buns and pork soup noodles....very tasty and well seasoned!!!!! As my sons said this is a come back place....... read more

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The service and food were excellent. Our party of six was seated within minutes. We ordered several appetizers, dumplings, entrees, and what I believed was the star of the show, tenderism braised beef noodle soup. We were starving, so no pictures were taken lol. Also, since the food came out not in a specific order, we started digging in to make sure it wouldn't get cold. In all, we would be back soon to try other dishes and experience more of what Ugly Dumpling has to offer. read more

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When looking for a clean thai/asian cuisine restaurant within the area this is it. It was clean which is huge for me as the local carry outs have me always looking around for a creepy crawly. This place is clean, smells good, the greetings are always warm and cheerful and the staff are highly informed of the menu. The menu was straight to the point. but still offered a variety and a little bit of everything. I ordered the string rolls, spicy shrimp and pork dumplings, chicken stir fry and shrimp fried rice ugly style. My total came to $44. The food was fresh, tasty, full of flavor and great quality ingrediants. The sauce that accompanied the dumplings was so yummy. I look forward to trying other items on the menu soon. read more

A first visit for my wife and I and definitely not the last! Their green tea with lychee was very refreshing! We were warmly greeted and our server Fatou was wonderful. She knew the menu well and was very helpful with suggestions and pairings. The place is much larger than I expected and we arrived soon after opening. It wasn't too long before other diners were coming in to sit. It was quiet and the music wasn't very loud. Overall, a pleasant lunchtime experience and we'll be back. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Salt & Pepper Popcorn Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

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What a surprise! Came from out of town and was incredibly road weary. We wanted something close by and took a chance. The food was excellent, very flavorful with large portions. The staff were attentive and friendly. We are back home now and hoping this restaurant will find its way to Michigan. read more

I took my daughter here after one of her performances and she loved it. The decor was pretty, the service was fast, and the food was good. I ordered kimchi dumplings as a starter and they were delicious. My daughter ordered pork soup dumplings for her entree and I ordered orange chicken. I really enjoyed it. The meal was filling without being too heavy. I also thought the price point was really good. My daughter has been asking to go again so we will definitely revisit. They offer takeout, which is convenient and they also have bubble tea. read more

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Clean location. Friendly staff. Lots of parking and seating. Boba tea was the best I've had! Food was so delicious. I highly recommend. read more

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Order in or take out! Here are the positives about this place: The service is great from entry to exit. The menu has variety and is priced right. Overall the food is good. But not smack your mama good. It's more of a"that was nice". There are no complaints but it's not a place for me that I would rush back to because I have to have it. If you haven't been I would say visit, you'll experience the great service that is often missing in this particular area. After that everything is just okay. The atmosphere is nothing special, and the booths are kind of uncomfortable. That's, that. read more

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I was excited to see this offering come to the area. I decided to get delivery for my first experience. It was packaged very nicely. I got the eggrolls and the chicken and broccoli They were both Meh. Especially the chicken and broccoli. It wasn't savory. It wasn't sweet. It actually either had no flavor or an unusual flavor. My taste buds couldn't decide. I was hungry so I finished it, but I can't say that I enjoyed it. I can't imagine that any soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, Mirin, etc were used in the preparation. For me it was enough for two servings but I'll need to doctor up the rest to eat it and not waste my money. I'll give this place another try with a different order and maybe it will be better. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

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Saw this place in the area so wanted to check it out with the family. It was ok. I liked the vegan dumplings, sesame noodles, & fried rice but everything was just ok. They were out of the vegan wontons so I couldn't try that. We liked the shrimp but it came out super late so we were kind of already to leave. Plus we also ordered pork chop but it came out late and super cold, which they did they take this off our bill which was nice. But all in all i don't think we'd go again. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

I write this review after my second visit to this location. I am a passionate foodie that truly appreciates good food, good service, and good ambiance, especially when it can be duplicated. This ugly dumpling location has got a repeat customer in me. I loved me experience here and I definitely recommend that you come give it a try. Parking here can be difficult because its so busy in the shopping complex, but not impossible. The ambiance here is upbeat, fun, and trendy. The music was tasteful and at a good volume. My first visit was a dinner visit. We were greeted and seated immediately but the restaurant was about to close and there werent many people, so I thought it was a fluke. But no my second visit during lunch on a Saturday, it was packed, but i was greeted and seated quickly. The hostess was really polite and accommodating. First visit, our server was phenomenal. I mean so friendly and fun, attentive and prompt. She made suggestions on food and explained everything to us. And let me tell you, her menu suggestions we spot on delicious. Whats more awesome is that she remembered me and said hello when i visited the second time. My server for my second visit was equally as kind, friendly and attentive. She was so polite and sweet I genuinely felt welcome. The management is equally friendly, welcoming and wonderful. I really enjoyed conversing with the manager. She also remembered me and came over to say hi. Now lets get to the food. First visit we ordered: Ugly dumpling sampler, steamed bbq pork buns, cream cheese rangoon, thai tea and taro iced sweet cream with boba, shrimp stir fried noodles, fried rice, and golden shrimp. Everything came out on good time and good temperature. And when i say everything was delicious I mean everything was delicious! I cant stress that enough. I am picky about my dumplings and bao so thats saying a lot. The pork buns took me back to a memory of my childhood. The bun was warm soft and perfect. It didnt stick to the parchment paper. The filling was so flavorful and just right juicy. I wish there was a little more filling, but not a deal breaker. The sampler had just enough soup, the flavors were unique, the filling just right and juicy. The size is fair compared to other restaurants. My favorite was the pork and truffle dumplings. The noodles... were my favorite. They make them in house. They were insanely addictive. They noodle consistency was perfect. The pull and the chewyness were just right. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. But the star of the show was the golden shrimp. This is a fried dish with a coconut cream on top. The dish had been sitting there a while so i thought it would be soggy by the time we are it. I was wrong. The crunch was still there. The size of the shrimp were impressive and let me tell you the cream... amazing. We couldnt get enough. Over all the food on our first visit was phenomenal. For the second visit i had to confirm the deliciousness. I ordered the shrimp stir fry noodles, sampler, and bbq pork buns. And they were just as good as I remembered them. I am so impressed. I also want to shout out the iced sweet cream. Its quite good! Thanks for reading. read more

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This place opened not to long ago while I was waiting in the area I seen the sign and decided we must have lunch here. It's so cute inside the lighting and neon signs and every body working was really friendly , the honey lemonade was so good we added popping boba and jelly , we had a cucumber salad for the app it was light n refreshing, for the mains we picked shrimp fried rice , chicken soup dumpster and spicy noodles , my 6y/o told the waiter every thing was a 10 outta 10 so it's kid approved ! We will return read more

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Customer Service: 5/5. Amazing, was greeted upon entry from every employee. Server was patient and knowledgeable. Dish was described when delivered. Food: 4.5/5. Very good. The spicy shrimp and pork wontons was cooked perfectly and the broth/sauce they were in were drinkable just wish the spice level and temperature of them was higher. The soup dumpling sampler was a good experience, personally liked the pork, pork and crab, pork shrimp spinach and Szechuan. I poured the wonton sauce and chili oil on them and it elevated the taste. The chili oil is very mild but good for typical consumers I just prefer it to be more spicy. Beverage: 2/5. Milk tea with boba was ok, but was missing flavor or sugar (I asked for sugar/sweetener) Ambiance: 4.5. Very nice cozy place where you can choose to dine in or take out. Not your typical soup dumpling setting. Plenty of tables and had no wait at 2pm on a Monday. Single bathrooms had acceptable housekeeping. Overall: 4.5. I will be back to try more items on the menu. Total w/ 20% TIP: 41.34 Fullness Level: 3.5/5 Parking: Highly accessible. Consumer Suggestion: Continue supreme customer service. Offer more beverages. Offer for different levels of spiciness read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the ugly dumpling. The inside has seating, it's a nice spot if you want to grab a bite to eat with a friend. The staff was friendly, and they have take out as well. There's plenty of options on the menu ranging from soup dumplings, to shrimp dumplings, to fried rice, noodles, as well as other dishes to choose from. Since I don't eat pork, I couldn't try the soup dumplings because they all had pork in them, but I did try the fried chicken dumplings as well as the crystal shrimp dumplings. I really enjoyed the shrimp dumplings. The chicken dumpling was also tasty. The shrimp egg fried rice surprised me, I thought it was going to be bland, but it was actually packed with flavor. I'll be visiting again, to try a few other options on the menu. read more

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I'll start by saying Daniel is an amazing server! He was attentive and gave great recommendations. The place is decorated beautifully and has great space. The lychee green tea was very delicious and I would highly recommend. Now the food....needs work. The pork and shrimp wontons and the shrimp stir fry noodles were just okay. They lack flavor in my opinion. My friend ordered the chicken stir fry noodles and when the runner put it down she said chicken but it was very clearly shrimp which could have been very bad if there was an allergy. We also ordered a dumpling sampler as an app, it was "lost" and didn't come until after our meal so it ended up being comp'd. Overall it wasn't terrible but I'm not excited to go back read more

My first visit, but it was a nice place! I look forward to returning. I had the soup dumpling sampler ($15). It was a good selection of soup dumplings-- about 6-8 of them. I also had lychee green tea and fries. The lava cookie looked like I need to try it next time after some ramen. Our server was attentive, and the ambiance was calm and inviting. I'm glad I got to visit! read more

My initial visit was November 18th and we had the pleasure of being served by Markeese. They had only been open for about 11 days or so but we were thoroughly impressed. I enjoyed everything I ordered (rangoons, soup dumpling sampler, and Mongolian beef). Since my initial visit, the next time I went I also had the shredded beef with shishito peppers (spicy and savory) and fried chicken dumplings. They're still working out the kinks but it's a solid spot. Very cozy and inviting. They also have lunch specials Monday-Friday 11am-4pm. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Mongolian Beef - Chinese Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

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So happy to finally have some food diversity in the area! Glad that I can get some good soup dumplings in Bowie. Started out with the string beans in garlic sauce. The portion size was huge and would be perfect for 2-3 people. Next I tried the noodles with spicy sauce and throughly enjoyed them. Could be a little more spicy. Finally the star of the show was the soup dumpling sampler. My favorites were the szechuan pork, pork and crab and the pork, shrimp and spinach dumpling. Very flavorful! The staff was very friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Perfect place for a quick bite! I will definitely be back! read more

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This was our second time consuming food from this location. The first time we dined in and the second time we ordered take out. The first time the food was tasty and the overall experience was at least 4 stars. The second time was terrible. We had the orange chicken that tasted like day old re heated styrofoam. We had chicken friend rice that had no seasoning. I am not sure if they forgot to had any sauce and seasoning, but it was terrible. I did not allow my children to eat it and just threw it away. We had spring rolls, dumplings and edamame that were all just ok. Over all it was disappointing and the lack of consistency when it comes to quality was very very apparent. Although the food was not desirable the staff was very nice, the only consistency that we noted was this. We will not return. read more

Delicious. I unfortunately did not go in person but I did order delivery. I got the spinach shrimp soup dumplings, shrimp and pork shumai, and crab Rangoon. I love soup dumplings and was super pumped to find a place locally where I could order them. Everything was savory and delicious. I would like to go in person and experience more of their menu. read more

first off let me say the hostess, was amazing from her warm smile to her recommendation. even though the place has Togo option the dine in was very cozy, clean and inviting. our server Marquise is very kind, knowledgeable and very friendly. food: dumpling sampler (love the spicy schezuan and truffle the most), soy garlic wings, cucumber salad, stir fry shrimp noodles, and ugly shrimp fried rice. 10/10 everything came out so hot and fresh drinks: honey lemonade + passion fruit boba passion fruit green tea + strawberry boba 10/10 so good. highly recommend and so glad this was a new addition to our area! read more

Ugly Dumpling - Soy Garlic Wings (6) Cucumber Salad Shrimp Egg Fried Rice Shrimp Stir fried Noodles damp - Chinese Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

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The food was all so flavorful and came out at the right temperature. Loved the garlic flavor of the string beans and the truffle soup dumplings were superb, too! And the atmosphere was casual and laid back, but modern. Service was very courteous and helpful, too! Definitely coming back! read more

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I walked in on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch and was immediately greeted by hostesses. The takeout area was to the left but I decided to dine in and was quickly seated in a booth. I appreciated how spacious, clean and bright the restaurant was. I loved the soup dumpling sampler and also enjoyed the noodles with sesame sauce. read more

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Drove about 30min to try this place out, would I do it again probably not. We ordered a few items from the menu. We got the pork chop w/ fried rice the fried rice was a bit salty to me also wish there was some kind of sauce for the pork we asked our waiter and he said they don't have any. The pork/shrimp spinach soup dumplings and shrimp wonton soup was probably the only things my partner and I liked. The chicken kimchi dumplings were a little too chewy for me. And the bbq pork buns barely had any meat inside. The service was just okay our waiter did forget something we ordered and we had to remind him but he was pretty nice. read more

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Incredible! Attentive staff, clean and modern seating area, the food came quickly, and the food tasted incredible. I had the steamed dumpling sampler, spicy pork & shrimp wontons, boba tea, and shrimp fried rice. This is the best Chinese food I have had in the DMV. The shrimp fried rice was perfect. Not greasy, light, and full of flavor. The steamed dumplings tasted good, but they do not hold a candle to the spicy shrimp and pork wontons. They are my new go-to order here. One last thing. I love that you can control the sugar in the boba tea. I got 30% sugar and it was perfect. To the owner: Thank you for opening in Woodmoore! We have really need a place like this, so thank you! Also, the waiter you had working the seats along the reception area today around 4:30pm was wonderful. Thank you! read more

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My first visit was on 12/19 around lunch time. It was pretty crowded seemed like a lunch rush . I chose to dine in. My server was Markeese. Very attentive and nice . I had the fried chicken dumplings and the chicken stir fry. Stir fry could use some more sauce but that's a personal preference. Overall 10/10. I went back again with my husband and daughter on 12/20. Our server was a young lady. She was Ok not as attentive but it seemed like they didn't have as many servers . We ordered garlic soy wings, 10/10, friend chicken dumplings, 10/10, and orange chicken with fried rice and sweet and sour chicken with fried rice. WE HAD HONEY LEMONADE OMGGG THT WAS SOOOO GOOD!! Needed this in a pitcher . My only complaint today was my server took a while to get to us and my orange chicken came out before my appetizers. It was cold and lead me believe that it was already sitting before it got to me. Overall I love this place as it is not the usual food places we get . I will be back but please check the quality of food . Honestly felt like my serve shouldn't have bought me a cold plate but she just a server. The chef shouldn't have even plated it . read more

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I came here for Valentine's Day, and really enjoyed my time here. All three of the dishes that I got I would definitely recommend. I loved them all, but I would say my favorite was the braised beef noodle soup. The beef had so much flavor and the proportion of noodles to soup was perfect. The bao buns were a great starter, and the soup dumplings were really good! I like having the option of being able to try all six types that they have because I get a taste for everything. My server was amazing, and was very helpful and very nice, even though he had a lot of tables to cover. The restaurant was also decorated very cute and very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place and can't wait to go back again. read more

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First time visiting and was not impressed. Ordered the braised beef noodle soup. The take out packaging was solid. The broth is bland and tasteless. I had to add some spicy Szechuan stir fry sauce to add some flavor. The beef was tender. Noodles were noodles but OMG why is the baby bok choy still attached to the base whole? In order to properly clean you have cut the stem completely off and separate the stalks. No Bueno! It's a pass for me in the future. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Stem of bok choy still in tact which means cleaning the veggie was not thorough. - Chinese Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

The atmosphere is amazing and really nice. It was my first time here and the hostess was so welcoming. She seated us right away. Our server took our order. I inquired about a few of the dishes and she was very knowledgeable of the menu. Her name was Tiffany. Our food arrived quickly and piping hot. My Kung Pao Shrimp was delicious! My husband had a problem with his dish; however, the manager came out immediately. He fixed him another dish to his satisfaction and Nicole brought out extra sauce for his to go meal. Welcome to the neighborhood. We will see you again soon. read more

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I've visited this Ugly Dumpling location a few times (both dine-in and takeout) and all visits have been good experiences. The food tasted fresh every time. They offer a wide variety of dim sum (dumplings and bao buns) including hand-folded dumplings (including soup dumplings), savory wontons, noodle dishes, traditional and Asian-American inspired appetizers, bubble tea, and and assortment of refreshing juices. They also offer Asian-American options that you'd normally find at Chinese restaurants; like orange chicken, sweet & sour chicken, Mongolian beef, black pepper beef, beef and broccoli, kung pao beef, chicken & broccoli, fried rice, and other common wok and stir fried dishes. The customer service has been OK. There is plenty seating available to dine in. The decor and setting is modern Asian, but simple and elegant. You can order takeout at the register or kiosk. Since the items are made to order, I recommend ordering ahead for takeout. A very good experience. read more

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Yo Erica the goat I can't even lie allada food here feels like it came down from Chinese heaven, idk if this restaurant is Chinese I just saw something on the tab somewhere on yelp that said something about Chinese so like don't crash out yo. No but shenuinely this restaurant (and Erica) have blessed my mid ahh day, and made it so much better. I really love every visit and I'm like 99.9999999% sure you'll luh it too twin. What was I gonna say? Oh yeah wait nvm all you need to know is Erica is the best waitress and ugly dumpling is firrreeee read more

I stumbled upon this and wasn't sure what to expect. I was very happy after my meal. The food was excellent. Pineapp rice was so good. Fast service and nice decor. I will be back anytime I am in the area. read more