Casual dining location with a broad selection of East Asian food. Was surprisingly busy on a Sunday evening. Very young crowd. Large ratio of high school and college-aged folks. Service was fine. A little slow. Again, the place was pretty packed so I can't dock them for that. Food came out within 5 mins of ordering. There was no order to the food coming out. Our entrees came out before our appetizers. If you're looking for a group dinner, this was great for small plates and family-style sharing. If you're looking for a classic dinner structure, you won't find it here. Cucumber salad was a delicious cold dish. A thick/ light sesame sauce coated the crispy fresh cucumbers. Texture was a satisfying snap. Green beans were fried green beans with garlic. We paid an extra $2 for the spicy sauce. I'm not sure what it would've been like without the sauce so I cannot really tell you to pay that fee or not. It tasted like fried green beans. Excellent texture with no squeaks on bite. The steamed chicken dumplings were soft and meaty. A lot of substance in the dumpling. Came with a dumpling sauce that I thought was pretty tasty but not particularly novel. My girlfriend likes these soft and savory meaty pieces of heartiness The beef noodle soup was my favorite. Wheat noodles in a savory beef broth. Inclusions of bok choy and super tender beef and beef tendon. Super comforting and satisfying. Some herbaceousness with cilantro. I got the lychee yogurt drink with rainbow jelly. The strawberry one was too sweet. It was bogo so I wasn't too disappointed about the latter read more

A solid 4.5. We ordered the soup dumplings, chicken dumplings and bbq boa. The dumplings and soup dumplings were by far our faves. We forgot to order them ugly but the dipping sauce was so good. We will definitely be back. 6.50 for a plain unsweetened green tea in a cheap "to go" cup was just not worth it. read more

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One of my favorite dumpling experiences in recent memory! Every single menu item we ordered was absolutely delicious. The restaurant is beautifully designed, spacious, and impeccably clean. The staff is warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I was especially impressed by the freshness, flavor, and quality of the food. It was also such a treat to see the open "Dumpling Lab" proudly showcased in the dining room. It adds a fun, authentic touch to the experience. I can't wait to return. read more

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My hosts treated me to lunch here this Sunday and I'm glad they did. Delicious food and generous serving. Our table had the braised beef noodles soup, pork shrimp and spinach soup dumplings, the dumplings sampler, chicken fried rice, pork soup dumplings and the pork Bao. All delicious. Food was delivered promptly without a long wait despite the place being about 70% occupied. Server was helpful and checked on us regularly without being intrusive. Interior was simply and appropriately decorated. I highly recommend this place for those looking for a no fuss meal. read more

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Service was very good. Staff was friendly. This was my first time here. To be honest I was disappointed with the soup dumplings. There was barely any broth in them and they were dry. Maybe should have sampled other things as well. read more

Ordered for takeout: Pork soup dumplings: 5 out of 5! Really tasty, full of juice, dumpling skin stayed intact and had the right amount of chew/firmness Shrimp noodles: 2 out of 5. Whole the noodles were pleasantly springy with good chews the dish was overall lackluster with no clear identity or flavor Chicken spicy wonton: 4 out of 5. Not what I was expecting in terms of sauce (perhaps more on the vinegar side than spicy or sweet), but I was liking it. The dumplings themselves are A+ in terms of quality and texture. Baby back ribs: 3 out of 5. These are basically the standard Chinese spare ribs (but baby back here). Nothing special and for the price you get a small portion Chicken siumai: 4 out of 5. Pleasantly surprised - on par with a good dim sum joint read more

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4.5 stars. Came here for dinner tonight. Other than the pork soup dumplings and shrimp stir fried noodles I ordered last time, we added pork chop fried rice, braised beef noodle soup, and fried chicken dumplings. Everything tasted very good. Knock down half a star because the portion of the shrimp noodles was smaller than last time. Not good. But it tasted very good. Will try more items next time. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Pork soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Really really happy with my experience here, definitely coming back ASAP! Service was very attentive and quick. Multiple staff members checked on us continuously throughout our experience. Ambiance is laid back -- you can really dress up or down, whatever you want. There's lots of seats, table booth or bar! We walked in with no rez on a Thursday and were seated immediately, and done in about an hour. The food is insane! I got vegan dumplings, and had some garlicky green beans and edamame and they were all fantastic. I want to try the vegan wontons next. My family raved about the pork fried rice and orange chicken. They won't stop talking about it! The price too was so cheap but the quality was amazing -- for 6 people it was around 150 in the end. Insane! read more

Ugly Dumpling - Sign - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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We ordered pick up on a Saturday night and the wait wasn't bad at all. We were promised the food within 25 minutes and they came through with the order on time! Unfortunately, there's no online portal to order the pick up so we had to do it over the phone, but the woman we spoke to was very nice and patient. The restaurant was packed. Every table was taken and there was a wait outside with about 15 to 20 people, hoping for a table. I ordered the Pork, Shrimp & Spinach Dumplings and Shrimp Stir-Fried Noodles. The dumplings we of decent size and very tasty. The green color definitely stands out. The noodles were a little thicker than you typically get when you order lo mein. The bowl was also a decent size but the shrimp were small. The container held the moisture well and the dish wasn't spicy, which gets a thumbs up from me. I wish I could give this place a 4.5 stars. The experience was very good. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Shrimp stir fried noodles - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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My friend is a goodie and like to try new places. This outpost of the small ugly dumpling chain is undertaking a "soft" opening but heated to try it. To our surprise, the services was good (Hugh was great) and the food was also a surprise. My friend has pork buns and gave them 8 out of 10, comparing them to his favorites in Chinatown. We both had a fantastic dish, sesame noodles. This was a generous serving, At $9 a bargain and a dish that will bring me back. I'm rating 4 stars because of the soft opening but a 5 star may in their future. Stay tuned! read more

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This is definitely a welcome addition to Morris Plains! I think it's one of the first dim sum style eateries to open in the area. We're here for it! The space is large and inviting. There's an open air dining room, a bar area with seats and lots of private booths in the back. The menu is big with all of the dim sum classics like soup dumplings, pork buns, scallion pancakes and much more. You can also find a wide selection of soups, rices and noodle dishes, meat entrees, veggie sides and much more. What we tried: + Garlic beans. A MUST. So flavorful and a big hit with my kids. + Braised beef noodle soup. The soup itself was extremely flavorful, and it came with lots of noodles and meat. The actual meat was a bit hard and dry. I wish it was pulled instead of whole. + Pork soup dumplings. This is their signature item and they definitely delivered. + BBQ Pork Buns. Fluffy perfection. A little heavy on the dough, but the filling was delicious. + Chicken fried rice. This is a good kids dish since it's pretty bland, and it came with lots of large chunks of white meat chicken. We really enjoyed this meal and I'm excited to come back and try more. Only deducting a star because they are definitely dealing with some opening kinks in the service. We did not receive a few items from our order. A few we cancelled, and the rest they were able to bring out to-go. They also comped a few items from our bill which was much appreciated. These things happen when you are a new business and one of your first days is Valentine's Day AND Saturday! A few other things to note: + BYOB + Reservations are taken on the weekdays via call ahead, on a weekend you'll need to go and leave your name. + They have a very clear allergy menu. We don't take our daughter out for Asian food often since she is allergic to sesame. It was incredibly helpful to have an allergy menu, and she really enjoyed her sesame free chicken fried rice read more

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Have seen the ads while driving on Rt 10 in Morris plains @ ugly dumplings n thought we'd try it. It is in the strip mall w Kohl's next to it. Plenty of parking. Lovely restaurant great ambiance. Must warm you they won't seat till all ur party has arrived. So many great choices on the menu n hard to decide. We settled on the ugly dumpling sampler - 6 dumplings w different flavors. They all were good. We had the kun pao chicken n Mongolian beef. The beef was so flavorful. Enjoyed it. The kun pao checked was tasty too, Will be back again to try the d Items we missed . Tx you for a great lunch. read more

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Stopped by Ugly Dumpling in Morris Plains and ended up with about a 2-hour wait, which was definitely the biggest downside of the night. It was pretty packed, so clearly the place is popular, but be prepared if you're planning to go during peak times. We started with the spicy chicken wontons, which unfortunately weren't spicy at all. The flavor itself was fine, but the dish didn't really live up to its name if you're expecting any real heat. The highlight was the Ugly Dumpling Sampler. It's a fun way to try a variety of dumplings without committing to just one type. Each one had a different color and style, which made the presentation really cool and added to the experience. Service was also a plus. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped guide us through the options, which made ordering much easier given how many dumplings they offer. Overall, some hits and some misses. The sampler and service stood out, but the long wait and lack of spice in the wontons kept the experience from being great. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Spicy chicken wontons - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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The cucumber salad was amazing, super crunchy, fresh, and incredibly refreshing. My absolute favorite was the braised baby back ribs. They were perfectly tender with a delicious sweet and tangy flavor that kept me coming back for more. The soup dumpling sampler was definitely the way to go. My favorite was the pork & truffle dumpling, which had the bold, rich flavors I love. The Mongolian beef was another standout, and the sesame noodles were delicious as well. The only dish that didn't quite hit the mark for me was the fried pork chops. They were a bit dry, and the black pepper was a little too overpowering for my taste. The service was excellent and super attentive, friendly, and on point throughout the entire meal. The wait for the table was a little longer than expected, but everything was so fresh and well prepared that it was absolutely worth it. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience with several standout dishes. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it! read more

Ugly Dumpling is a must visit for dumpling lovers. The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Their dumplings are perfectly cooked with generous fillings, and the dipping sauces add just the right kick. My personal favorite was the Szechuan Pork Soup Dumplings -- rich, savory, and packed with flavor. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, though it does get busy during peak hours. I visited with coworkers, and everyone genuinely enjoyed everything we ordered. In addition to what's pictured, we also had the String Beans with Garlic, Cream Cheese Rangoon, and the Ugly Dumpling Sampler. We ordered a great variety of dishes to share, and every single one delivered. If you're craving delicious dumplings and a fun, shareable dining experience, this spot is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Been dying to try. Inside is super clean. Love the atmosphere. Staff are awesome. Bella is a great server and helped us with the menu and gave great suggestions. So friendly and took excellent care of us. Everything came out super quick. Highly recommend the crab rangoons, string beans, and cucumber salad. Didn't have a bad dish. We will be back! read more

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We gave this place a try and it was pretty decent. I ordered so many different items because I wanted to try it all! I got the soup dumpling which was a first time for me having it. I also Got the pork dumpling which are steamed ( I prefer fried) and the Mongolian beef with white rice. I prefer the beef to be a bit crispy and this wasn't. It wasn't bad it just wasn't what I expected, my kids loved the Boba tea and honey lemonade. My wife got the chicken and broccoli and she liked it. The Bao buns were good too. Our waiter was really friendly and helpful with my daughter's allergy. They bring you an allergen sheet so you know exactly what's in every food item that you order, inside was very clean and modern. Definitely give it a try, read more

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Great new place in Morris Plains! It just opened a few days ago and we loved stopping in for dinner. Our waiter was fabulous, the hostess was super friendly and the staff came over often to check in on us too. The food was delicious - ( more family style) we had all kinds of dumplings, soup dumplings, noodles, vegetables, and more. Prices were very reasonable and nice upbeat pleasant atmosphere. Also, I ***loved*** that they asked about any allergies we had and even gave me a chart to verify if it was safe for us to eat certain dishes. We will definitely be back to this great addition to the area. Thx again for a terrific night! read more

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Last minute plans on a late Sunday and was surprised by the quality of the food. I enjoyed the appetizer and everything tasted made to order. Service was fast and the server was polite. The place is brand new and nice looking. Next time I visit I won't go forty minutes before closing because the crew usually cleans the restaurant at that time. read more

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The food was good but nothing special in my opinion. Thought the soup dumplings could use more flavor and felt it lacked in taste without the chili oil. Would go back though and try other dishes read more

Ugly Dumpling - Sampler - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

I go back and forth between a 4 star and a 5 star. Overall, this is a great addition to Morris Plains. I would love to see more Asian restaurants open. This place is quite large on the inside and is a great atmosphere. Does not feel like Morris Plains! Great spot to go to with a group of friends. Seems like all orders are family style. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. They forgot to clean our table as it was building up empty dishes and small trash items and didn't take the menus off the table to make space, but that's a small detail. Food was overall very good. Slightly oily, but not overly oily. The only thing I did not like was the braised beef noodle soup. The beef was 80% fat and you couldn't bite through it. The flavor of the soup was also mid. The soup dumplings, veggies, and all other items we had were great. I will definitely return. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Braised beef noodle soup (not good), soup dumplings & steamed buns (excellent) - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Unfortunately, this place didn't leave a great impression on us. It was our first time there, and the server gave off a vibe like we were supposed to already know how everything worked. When we asked for recommendations, the response was basically "I don't know what you like," which wasn't very helpful and made the experience feel a bit unwelcoming. The food itself was just okay--nothing terrible, but nothing that really stood out either. Overall, the service and the general attitude we encountered made the visit less enjoyable than it could have been. Maybe it was just an off night, but based on our experience, it's not a place I'd rush back to. read more

Finally got to check out Ugly Dumpling in Morris Plains. Went here for lunch because every time we tried going for dinner there was a long wait. The decor was nice and modern, you can even see the dumplings being made through a glass window. We ordered Ugly Bao Bun, Salt & Pepper Popcorn Chicken, Noodles with Sesame Sauce and finally the Soup Dumplings (Szechuan Pork). Walter our server was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the Szechuan Pork dumplings but the rest was mediocre. It's a nice addition to the area though. read more

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I loved this place first lets start with the service is great and the ambiance is amazing you get the full experience for them making dumplings and they even have a sampler you get one of every dumpling the food is amazing and the drinks is amazing. read more

Service: great and helpful too Ambience: love it such unique style and place Food; yummy loves ot it This was are first time going there we took a ride try to it took a half hour to get there and I would go back again read more

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Ugly Dumpling was a random fine we found on our way out of Parsippany, NY on the way home to Syracuse, NY. Boy was it a happy find. The shop is nothing much on the outside, as part of an outlet mall-situation. The inside, however, is very trendy! The coolest part, in my opinion, is the large glass window 'lab' where you can watch the dumplings being made. Having made dumplings before, I know it's difficult, so it is mesmerizing to watch them work! The Ugly Dumpling sampler is a great way to go, however we opted to go a different route- choosing instead to try different items across the menu! We started with the spicy dumplings, which were absolutely fantastic. The perfect bite, a great sauce, and the ratio of dumpling wrapper to filling was just right. We then moved on to the bbq pork bao bun, and I had to order MORE to go. It was SOOOOO FLUFFY! I couldn't believe the cloud we were eating. My friend had a ramen bowl that she said was delightful. Our waiter was amazing. He checked on us often, had suggestions, and was a great all over. I would absolutely go back to this place! read more

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We stopped in here for a quick bite, our first time here. We got greeted and seated right away. The place is really nice and cozy. Everyone was so friendly. Our waiter Anthony was great, checked in on us at a good pace. We went with most of his recommendations which were great. We loved the presentation of the dumplings. Food was so good and looking forward to coming back to try other foods in menu. read more

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I had been waiting for Ugly Dumpling to open and was excited to finally check it out. They have a location in Edison, but this was my first time dining with them. The interior is beautiful and surprisingly spacious, with plenty of seating. One of the standout features is the exhibition window where you can watch dumplings being hand-made which adds to the uniqueness of the restaurant. My table ordered the soup dumpling sampler, beef noodles, steamed BBQ pork buns, spicy wontons, and stir-fried green beans. The soup dumplings were flavorful and satisfying when eaten hot but once they cool down, the wrapper loses some elasticity and becomes slightly doughy, so timing matters. I'm going to give them some time to make adjustments, but overall the flavor profile was solid. The beef noodles were my favorite dish. The beef was chunky and super tender, and the noodles had great texture. The broth leaned slightly simple and a touch too sweet for my preference, but adding the chili oil at the table gave it more depth and balance. Even so, it's something I would be happy to order again. The rest of the dishes were consistently good, not necessarily "best in class," but well executed and enjoyable. Overall, the food was simple and tasty, and the dish prices were reasonable. While none individually stood out as extraordinary, the consistency, ambiance, and service came together to create a delightful experience. In that sense, Ugly Dumpling embodies the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. If half stars were available, I'd give it 4.5, but for now, I'm rounding up to 5 stars as they continue to settle in as a new restaurant. I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

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Great food! We ordered pick up. Staff was nice. We will ensure to order from here again when we visit the area.

Came here again for lunch - definitely busier than coming here on a Monday afternoon! Food was delicious, and tried the orange chicken this time. Definitely a lot more people and it was louder this time around, but still great service. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Pork Soup Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Called at 5:47 pm looking to place a takeout order. The woman took my name and phone number, I then said let me call back bc I want to make sure pickup will be on time for when the food is ready (she said it'd be ready in 20 min). I called back at 6:14 and someone else answered saying they don't take takeout orders after 5pm on a Friday. ?????? Why didn't the first person who picked up the phone abide by that policy. Just so frustrating and strange. We were excited to try but with a 9 month old at home we can't really go out. Understand if that's their policy but then all of the staff should be aware and enforce that instead of wasting everyone's time read more

We ordered takeout from Ugly Dumpling, and enjoyed some items, but probably won't return for others. We were really impressed when we walked in, as the ambiance of the restaurant is lovely, and I would definitely enjoy dining-in on one occasion. While we waited for our food we ordered a boba tea, and the server behind the drink counter was very helpful and friendly. The boba tea was very mediocre, especially for the steep price, as it was quite watery, small and the boba were a bit soggy. We eventually got our food, which consisted of braised beef soup, the soup dumpling sampler, and the pork & crab soup dumplings. The braised beef soup was average, and could have had more meat/veggies and been less salty. The soup dumpling were also average, as the dough was a bit thick and chewy. I did not enjoy the pork and crab dumplings at all, and I usually like these, as they tasted very fishy. The dumpling sampler was similarly average, minus the truffle dumpling, which I really enjoyed. It was extremely juicy and flavorful. I would return just to get an order of the truffle soup dumpling, but otherwise probably would not take the long drive to return. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Braised Beef Soup - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Tried this place for dinner for the first time. Food and service were okay, but the noise level was much too high. I can't enjoy a restaurant visit if I have to raise my voice to be heard, and I have to lean forward and read lips to hear others at the table. And this was a Monday! I can't imagine what it's like on a weekend. There are too many other good Asian restaurants for me to go back to this one. Too bad. read more

Only went once for a quick lunch. Great service and two great appys. I'll go back for more.

Ordered braised baby back ribs for takeout but it didn't look like what is shown on their paper menu at all. $14 for 7 tiny pieces is a ripoff. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Braised baby back ribs - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

I went here today for my friends birthday. We only waited 10 minutes to be sat. We ordered appetizers got those quickly maybe only 5 minutes. We ordered our food 2/5 of us got our food within 5 minutes and then another 2 of us waited 15 and then the 5th persons food took a half hour to come. 30 minutes is unexpectable for only shrimp and broccoli... somthing I would like to see improved is everybody's food come out together at one time. Our server was great not at all his fault just the kitchens. read more

Ugly Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Went on a lunch date with my wife to try something new. The prices, ambiance, service, and overall pace were genuinely impressive. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the rest of the experience; underwhelming, forgettable, and closer to airport‑quality fare than a destination meal. Food was fine, but nothing to get excited over. read more

Food, Service and Ambiance were all fantastic at this restaurant! You should visit to try it out!

Food is different and very good. It is BYOB. Prices are very reasonable. Plenty of free parking in the mall lot. We will go back.

Great for a first time new place to go but I'm not a fan due to poor service. Felt like a fast food experience. Food was average as well.