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    What A Dumpling

    4.4 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveKorean
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good dumpling  $$$ 48.00 bag of dumpling  1
    Susan S.

    Good dumpling bought a bag 48.00 in their freezer. I had the dumpling and Ramen soup it had tofu. The dumplings were delicious. The broth was good. It tasted like that spicy Ramen broth in the Ramen noodles. I think it might've even been that spicy Ramen broth that you buy in the store. It had some soft tofu in it was 1299 and if you get a carry out container, it's a dollar , we're in tough times everything is inflated

    Denyce M.

    Just an ok experience. I thought we were going to a restaurant until I pulled up into the parking lot. Food station is located in he H-Mart shopping center. Food was hot but bland. And because it is in the shopping center, there are other food stations there, so you have to basically look for a place to eat. There are tables there, but they serve all of the food stations. Price-wise, I thought it was expensive for what we got. Definitely would not go out of my way to eat here.

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    Nazia C.

    The owner probably thinks I'm silly because I always order the #11 spicy dumpling ramen with nothing but shin broth, noodles, and dumplings. She's very sweet and accommodates my bizarre request every time. It's the only restaurant in the food court my children will eat because they love spicy ramen but don't want any of the toppings! So my kids eat the ramen, and they let me have their dumplings. The serving portion is very generous, so both my children get full from one bowl. I also really like the fried dumplings!

    Nick P.

    The employee that took my order was super nice. However, I guess I didn't look carefully when I ordered. I got the triple dumpling soup that comes with no noodles. The triple dumpling soup comes with 3 traditional, 3 beef, and 3 kimchi. Dumplings were well made and did not taste like the frozen ones from a grocery store. In fact, the dumplings were very juicy and the fillings were perfectly cooked. It was very expensive for what I received. It's about 3 for me, I would have liked to see at least a bowl of white rice accompany my meal. Since, the older woman was very kind. I'll give this place a 4. Just remember, to order another dish if you do decide to get a dumpling soup.

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    Jamie P.

    I'll be honest, 3/5 is a valid rating for most people. This place isn't cheap, and the portions are small. BUT I personally think the dumplings are worth it. I don't order dumplings from restaurants because they're generally reheated packaged ones from the grocery store with an upcharge. The ones from What A Dumpling are truly homemade though: the skin is thin yet chewy and the filling isn't salty or artificial-tasting. I'm a bit biased, so I'm willing to pay a couple extra dollars for dumplings that taste like home :)

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    Very fast and helpful service. This is my go to spot for Korean dumplings. The fried dumplings are my favorite!

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    10 years ago

    I order dumpling noodles. It was pretty much instant noodles+5 dumplings which you can make at home for $3 or less. It was $11 there

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