Nothing Ugly about these Dumplings. Tuck in your elbows, this place is tight and that is part of the charm of its service. Lovely storefront corner location with a fun and vibrant interior. Everything dumplings, from traditional and seasonal fillings to cheeseburger and bulgogi, sweet dumplings and so many more. There's really something for everyone. read more

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Perfect spot to sit outside and eat delicious, unique, dumplings! It was a perfect location in Carnaby! It was a cute spot with great drinks and great food! I had a glass of wine with my halumi, pork, and prawn dumplings! They even had out of this world desert dumplings. They did a great job of accommodating my allergies as well! read more

Ugly Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

Best dumpling spot on this side of the ocean! Such cute dumpling decor. We ate and colored. I did have a cocktail and it was perfect. The glass noodles were great too although they were a little on the spicy side for the children. Service was fast and easy. Loved everything about this restaurant. Tucked neatly away on Carnaby St. read more

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Tasty and fun. Loved both the gluten free and the regular. Recommended to our friends.

This was a very interesting version of dumplings. The meat was a very strange texture and there was little else in it.The sauce lacked depth of flavor and extra small portions . No complaints with the service however I would not eat these dumplings again. read more

This was a really great restaurant that we stumbled upon. The dumplings and noodles were delicious and had unique fillings for some of the dumplings. I liked how the restaurant gave you a coaster and pens to color and hang up in the restaurant afterwards, super cute! read more

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Great location in London if you're doing some shopping in the area, and as a celiac/gluten-free, worth going out of the way for, for sure. The dumpling varieties are fun, and very, very tasty. While my verdict is that I like the traditional flavors like duck and prawns more than the more unique/modern truffles, nonetheless they're all very tasty, and fun to try - you never know what you'd be drawn to right? A bit on the pricy side (compared to gluten-full dumpling, haha), but if you're gluten-free, beggars can't be choosers when it comes to dumplings (the fact that this place even exists is definitely a blessing), and I say it's definitely worth the splurge! Hungry cat approved. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Gluten free platter (heaven) - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

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Ugly Dumpling was such a cute find. They have indoor and outdoor seating, the women working there are all so sweet, and the dumplings was all delicious and affordable! Would definitely go back. read more

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Loved the uniqueness of this menu and restaurant concept! We had one waitress who was very attentive and fast. The restaurant is quaint and small but there's more seating downstairs. Loved all the food we had except I think the pork and duck dumplings tasted quite similar. We had a great time and loved the happy hour deal for our drinks! read more

Ugly Dumpling - Meat platter - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

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Dumplings were very nice but service was very slow especially for s cup of coffee. Unpretentious cafe with unusual menu, I would come back if I had plenty of time to spare. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

The dumpling was beautiful. The texture of the dumpling evoked a sense of a soldier returning from war. With the ambience and taste of home. This dumpling has enlightened me with love I have never experienced. Truly, this is the most beautiful sensation in the 60 years of my life. When my lips cuddled with the dumpling, I was in love. Just to say again, this dumpling is truly something to come back for every lonely night there is and will be. The service mehhh it was aightt. read more

It was just so bad. Everything was spicy but not listed as such. Yes, even the salad was spicy. The server was imperative, aloof and impersonal, she did not make eye contact nor smile and advised everyone they had the table for 60 minutes only. Someone was chastised for walking in the door. Unpleasant. read more

This review for gluten free only. Very bland fillings for the gluten free dumplings although the wrappers are amazing and are made in house. Prawn and green onion the best so if you are desperate for gf dumplings I would try these. Pork and duck are meh, ground up fine with no flavor except salt. Terribly over salted veggie noodles. Non gluten free wrappers are purchased. read more

What a great quick bite to stumble upon. They have a great platter of vegetarian dumpling/ pierogis which were great. The peanut sauce was so good and the mushroom one was great. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Vegetarian - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

Nice small and cozy spot for creative dumplings. I tried the Satay Chicken dumplings, a Vegan platter, and their Noodles salad and everything was tasty. The place itself is quite cool as they have coasters with their dumpling-logo and people can paint them and hang them on the wall where there are tons of them, making the place pretty stylish. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

Super delicious dumplings! Very interesting and yummy flavors that we had never tried before! Definitely suggest stopping by here for a little snack while walking around London. The space inside the restaurant is pretty small, but we enjoyed it because it created a cozy vide with some colder weather outside. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Sampler - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

Mixed experience overall. My friends and my husband and I had dinner here last Saturday night and sat downstairs. It's pretty cramped and gets loud quickly so keep that in mind. We got a mix of the platters and sides. We also ordered the red and white wine (both Romanian which I was really excited about- the white was decently dry and my husband said the red was decent- not as bold as he liked). When the dumplings are served, such as in platters, the waitress explains what each dumpling is, but it's done so quickly you don't remember what. It would be much smarter if each dumpling had little flags identifying them or an idea long those lines. The pork belly and duck dumplings earned good reviews. The prawn and chive was a huge disappointment though- too fishy and yet bland at the same time?! The spinach and tofu was tastier. The cheeseburger was likely the most divisive: my friend's husband wasn't a fan whilst my husband said it was his fave! The mushrooms and truffle was by far my favorite with the Parmesan atop. Yum!!! The miso cod on the other hand was also bland. I loved the goat cheese and beetroot; the beetroot is quite creamy. Onto the sides: the miso-glazed courgette and avo is actually quite spicy and the broccoli and almond slaw is quite tasty. We also had a mix of the dessert dumplings: I liked the apple cheese and the pecan pie the best. So overall food hits and misses. Service was ok- friendly if a bit hit and miss. read more

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Fantastic dumplings, and great variety so that there is something for everyone. Their noodles are also worth trying. Inside is very tight, ideally go on a nice day so you can sit outside. read more

great food and great service! A hole in the wall you'll be lucky to find. YOU MUST GO read more

Ugly Dumpling - Lunch meal deal. All the dumplings besides the spinach and tofu and the noodles. FANTASTIC - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

Inside: little bit cramped in the upstairs, but it was empty so there was space to spare. There's also a downstairs sitting area, but I never went down to go look at it. Outside: What can I say, it's in Carnaby... so of course it's nice. Service: Quite helpful in helping me choose what I wanted and answered all the questions I had. Server was good overall. London overall in terms of friendliness and warmth is meh. Food: food took a while to get to which was a little weird just because it was empty and dumplings aren't the hardest thing in the world to make, but I could be wrong. My favorite was the chicken dumplings by far. I didn't try the cheeseburger but I've been told it's uncannily good. Definite TIP: go during their happy hour when they sell dumplings for a dollar each. read more

Ugly Dumpling - CHX dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

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We came upon this place when there was a big open table outside. Not a picturesque place or particularly comfortable place to eat, but perfectly acceptable for a casual stop. While it was a little slow to get food and service, the waitstaff were pleasant and accommodating. The dumplings themselves were creative and delicious. The vegan platter was great. They proactively asked about whether we had dietary restrictions like vegetarian diet, gluten-free, or any food allergies. We had to try the dessert dumplings as well. All good, but the pecan pie was a stand-out read more

I visited Ugly Dumpling earlier in the year and it was a bit of a mixed bag. My partner and I decided to visit after I saw a review on a friend's blog about their vegan range. Due to the cramped space the restaurant is in, it was very awkward to manoeuvre drinks from trays and food onto the table. I'll happily say that I could not fault the food though - we opted for a mixed platter and it was delicious, especially the vegan dumplings. I would visit again and re-evaluate, but it was just a bit too claustrophobic for my liking. I'd like to see Ugly Dumpling open up a spacious establishment in the future. read more

Great to see a dumpling specialist open in London! This used to be Pitt Cue Co, and the main downside of this location is still there - the squashed, claustrophobic basement seating area. Try to get a table upstairs on the ground floor if you can. Lunch special of any 3 plates of dumplings for £10 is a great deal. Lots of interesting flavours - definitely give the cheeseburger dumpling a try! read more

The dumplings here are amazing! Diverse and unique, there's a dumpling here for everyone. The shop itself is cute and small, a fun and cozy atmosphere. I recommend the "one of everything" for the street food dumplings, it's a great deal and every dumpling is better than the next. read more

Good but not great. Definitely cramped at the street level. I let myself be upsold to the lunch special. I haven't had tofu soup before but I actually liked it. Dumplings were reasonably good but I have definitely had a lot better. Service was slow but they admittedly were packed. Overall, not many options for dumplings in the area but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way. read more

This is a small spot within the Carnaby Laneways. Quite cute, quite squeezy. The dumplings were delicious! I think it's ok to be curious about that cheeseburger dumpling on the menu - definitely worth a try and uncanny in its resemblance. The dumplings are flavorable, imaginative and delicious. 10 dumplings plus two sides was an adequate meal for my beau and I... which made it reasonable value too. read more

Went here for dinner and the food was delicious, however we were told we'd be seated as soon as a group from upstairs left... and had to sit outside with no heater while we watched other people (without resis) get seated before us. Our waitresses, the red haired girl and the young man, were EXCELLENT, but the older woman Liza inside (I beleive was in charge) was extremely rude and had poor judgement. We were then asked to leave because they were "closing" while we were finishing drinks. read more

I quite liked Ugly Dumplings. There aren't many places for dumplings around here and the variety order was nice.

Dumplings were so bad, meat tasted funky and so did we for hours after. It took 30 minutes to get our order and the wait staff was so so slow. Not worth the time, money or feeling after you eat. read more

Was shopping on Carnaby Street after a long day and just wanted a glass of wine. When I walked in the smell of deliciousness overcame me as well as the smile from the friendly staff. Another client was being served so I asked "can I have one of what she is having" - a few minutes later I got one of the tastiest experiences that I've ever had. I'd highly Rec comment thier chili sauce too. Will come back!! read more

Ugly Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - London, XGL

The space inside the restaurant in quite cramped however, they do have seating in the basement as well.I ordered the mushroom and truffle dumplings and a side of the miso glazed courgette and avocado. The dumplings were very flavourful and packed a nice umami punch. The courgette side was a complete let down. While the courgette was mushy and tasteless, the avocado was not ripe and very stiff to eat. I couldn't taste the miso and found it very difficult to finish the dish. For pictures check out :https://www.instagram.com/foodin_around_town/ read more

Interesting concept but unfortunately the service wasn't great, the dumplings were lukewarm and a service charge was automatically added to my bill (I mean, come on! Just ask your customers for a tip...). Too expensive for what it is :( read more