MY QUALIFICATIONS: I consider myself a dumpling connoisseur since I've been to Xi'an and feasted on a dumpling banquet. I'm an avid dumpling lover and heard this spot opened relatively recently so I had to go! FIRST IMPRESSION: The resturaunt is cute and bit smaller than I expected but it was once a fast food joint with a drive-thru and whatnot. The way into the parking lot is difficult to navigate since it shares an entrance with a gas station right off a stop light. The inside is cozy and super clean! I had planned to dine in but with the closing time being so soon I did takeout instead. STAFF/ORDERING: The staff I placed my order with was very attentive and kind. They have a variety of various yummy options and he helped me navigate the paper menu. I ended up with some cream cheese Rangoon (6), pork scallion dumplings steamed (8), and a side order of fried rice. My order came out to about $25 which I find reasonable. They also have a handful of the xiao long bao (soup dumplings) which he says are the most popular. He told me the wait time ~10 minutes and offered water. A bit later he came to check on me and offered me soda. When my takeout was complete he asked me if I'd like chopsticks as well and then walked my order to me. He even held the door open for me! THE FOOD: You could feel the heat radiating from the bag when he handed me my food. The aromas were so good i immediately opened the Rangoon when I got in my car. I ate them but they were so freshly made they kinda burned my mouth. The first bite was so good I ate half of them on the way home. When I got home I spread out the remainder of my dinner on the table. They had given me both a dumpling sauce and a sweet and sour sauce. As for the dumplings, I can say they were delicious and the portion of filling is NOT skimpy and tastes so great!! The fried rice was also very good so I ended up over eating. Overall, I'm very satisfied and can't wait to go back even though it's about a 20 minute drive from me in Frisco! read more

We stopped here after a social game and the staff did outstanding. From the yummy dumplings to the buns and fried rice and soups it was all tasty and we will be back! I don't often write reviews but this places deserves it for their hard work. read more

We decided to try Xiao Ling's Noodles & Dumplings in The Colony for the first time and were pleasantly surprised. We ordered takeout, and our food was ready much faster than expected. When I walked inside to pick up the order, the first thing I noticed was how amazing the place smelled. Everything smelled fresh and homemade, not greasy at all. It immediately gave me a good feeling about the food. For dinner, we ordered the General Tso's Chicken, Orange Chicken, Farmer's Pepper Beef, and the Colorful Combo Dumplings, which included beef, chicken, vegetable, and pork dumplings. The dumplings were a great way to sample different flavors, and every variety was delicious. The General Tso's and Orange Chicken were both flavorful and perfectly cooked. The Farmer's Pepper Beef was a little saltier than our personal preference, but it was still very tasty. The portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and everything tasted fresh. It's becoming harder to find restaurants that offer both quality and value, and this place delivered on both. We're already planning to come back and work our way through more of the menu. If you're in The Colony and looking for fresh, flavorful Chinese food, Xiao Ling's is definitely worth a visit. read more

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We have visited this fairly new restaurant a couple of times, and we had a taste of their cuisine. The menu is quite extensive, and it notes that some of the noodle, dim sum, and bao items require about a 15-minute wait. Dishes are served as they're prepared, not all at once. Everything looked and tasted fresh. We ordered the chicken lettuce wraps, vegetable eggrolls, scallion pancake, Lanzhou beef noodle soup, and pork scallion dumplings. The soup bowl was HUGE! It looked like it could definitely feed 2 people and maybe even 3, They need to have a option for small or large bowl for the soup. The chicken le ttuce wraps and such a good flavor and was delicious. Hubby liked it so much he kept coming back for more (it was MY entree). There is plenty to share. We normally rate our food on a 1-10 scale, with ten being the best. would say that all dishes were 8 with two exceptions: Lettuce wrap was 8.75, and the vegetable eggrolls was a 4. The filling inside the eggrolls was disappointing. It didn't have as much flavor as I would have liked and the filling was kind of mushy. I only ate one and I definitely wouldn't order them again. I would try the chicken ones to see if they were better. Overall, the food and service was good. We'd definitely visit in the future. read more

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What a treat to come across this spot when tiktoking "best soup dumplings in dallas." Truly these are some of the best soup dumplings I've ever had. We got the pork ones, but what I loved was the option of chicken. That's a rare find. Also the green beans were so tasty! They were cooked to perfection. I was eating them like chips. Service was kind and quick. read more

Was excited to see another Asian restaurant in the area that was actually authentic. The food and environment were overall very nice. Service was great as well. Very friendly! Food: + Eggplant and green beans were excellent + The noodle soup was awesome. Nice clean flavor and great noodles with good chew + Potstickers were good = Ramen was ok -Xiao long bao was juicy but a little overly sweet read more

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So these guys are about a month old, having taken over an old BBQ place. They are open 6 days a week, closed on Tuesdays for some reason. I ordered a Diet Coke and it tasted overly sweet. I asked the waiter if it was actually Diet Coke and he confirmed it was-yuck! I ordered the dumpling combo. They DO say they take 15 minutes but they brought out the other food first. Also, BEWARE, fried dumplings are upcharged $1 which the menu doesn't mention. They were dense and greasy. The chili oil was heavy on the oil and light on the chilis and was inedible. My wife asked for wonton soup broth and after several interactions with confused waiters we got our point across. And... guess what? They forgot the soup. She ordered orange chicken which looked great and tasted horrible. Unidentifiable pieces of grisely dark meat chicken was batter fried and came with mushy white rice. Save yourself the trouble and eat elsewhere... read more

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This Chinese spot just opened about a month ago, and I was excited to try it. Overall, a solid experience! We were welcomed by the friendliest and accommodating staff. Combo xiao long bao (chicken & pork) - 4/5 They were served nice and warm and tasted fresh. I just wish there was a bit more soup inside, but still enjoyable. Braised beef noodle soup - 5/5 This was the standout dish. The broth was mellow and savory-perfectly balanced, not overly salty or bland. The beef was tender, and the noodles had a great bite to them. They tasted house-made. Orange chicken - 4/5 Good portion sizes and not overly sauced, which I appreciated. I personally prefer a bit more crunch, but I'm sure others would like that it's not heavily battered. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place. Portions were generous, and am so happy they opened a location here. Looking forward to coring back and possibly trying their chocolate bao next time! read more

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Food was great. Lunch specials are generously portioned and the dumplings were great. The servers were very attentive.

Had been hearing about this place on The Colony Chatter fb page for awhile and pass by it all the time and decided I need to finally try it out with a friend. As we were walking in from the parking lot a customer stopped us to tell us how good the food was in there. Great sign!! We made it in an hour before closing time so we happened to be the only people in there. We knew what we wanted so as not to make the staff wait on us. My friend got the Black Garlic Oil combination Ramen and I got the Farmers Pepper Beef with fried noodles. We also ordered beef and pork scallion dumplings (4 of each). When I tell you this food hit the spot and tasted so fresh, savory and juicy... wow is all we could say. The staff was very friendly and our food came out so quickly but still tasted so fresh! I wanted to shake the chefs hand. My friend is a kitchen manager and I'm a big foodie so that's saying a lot with our review of this place!!! Can't wait to bring my kids here and try more of this delicious food!!! The place was also very aesthetically decorated in an array of Asian art and felt like walking into your Asian grandma's home. read more

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Tried the biang-biang noodles and the combo soup dumplings along with scallion pancakes and egg rolls. My husband and I really enjoyed our meal. We were both stuffed. The service was nice. They were very attentive. I did like that the biang-biang noodles were green, orange, and I guess regular noodle color. The hot oil was not too spicy and well flavored. Great Saturday date spot. read more

Stopped in for two and had some dumplings. Cutely decorated inside. Staff is very friendly. They have nice music playing that sets the vibe. Bathroom is very clean and smells nice. Food was delicious, the only thing we might not order again might be the spicy wonton. The meat was bland as was the wonton. Only mild flavor coming from the sauce and chili oil. We will come back to try entrees but looking forward to coming back. read more

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Really great & authentic food at a very reasonable price. Only downside was terrible service. They only had 1 server for the entire restaurant and another guy that would solely take drink orders, handle Togo food, & occasionally run out orders. I'd return though! Most items on the menu say it takes at least 15 minutes but almost all of our food came out well before that. Only item I don't care for was the pork bbq bao, too much dough & not enough filling. Other than that all other food items were GREAT! read more

Xiaoling’s Kitchen - Pork BBQ Bao & cream cheese wontons (best wontons I've ever had) - Chinese Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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I was pleasantly surprised with this place. The food was legit Sichuan style Chinese food. Their menu contains a large selection of Sichuan dishes. Their spicy popcorn chicken was spot on! For those who don't know what that is... it's a famous dish, give it a try! The pork and shrimp potstickers are delicious. I also tried their shrimp fried rice and it was very good Aside from the delicious food I have to say the service was exceptional! Our waiter was top notch. Welcome to the neighborhood! This restaurant is a great addition. read more

Xiaoling’s Kitchen - Soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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of hours to kill while we dropped our daughter off at a birthday party and decided to try this place. We were surprised at how amazing the food was! The service was also incredible. read more

Xiaoling’s Kitchen - Cream cheese wontons, shrimp tempura, wonton soup, general tso's. - Chinese Near Me - The Colony, Texas

We loved the service and food here. If you're into handmade noodles and xiao long bao (soup dumplings) this is the place to go. Will definitely come back again! read more

We had a great experience at Xiaoling's Noodle Dumpling Restaurant. The orange chicken was made with fresh chicken, perfectly crisp, and coated in a sauce with a bright, delicious orange flavor. The beef fried rice noodle dish was very generous--plenty of food--and the beef was tender and cooked just right. The shrimp tempura was light and crispy, and it came with two sauces that complemented it really well. We also tried the takoyaki; it was hot and crisp, but it wasn't quite our favorite--more of a texture preference on our end. Portions here are big, so definitely come hungry. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We'll absolutely be back again. read more

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Yo! I have never had real dumplings and bao buns and I don't ever want to try again unless they taste like this! I was with my other half who's far more experienced and he also loved them. read more

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Xiaoling Kitchen knows how to do it right. Every dish was hot, flavorful, and hearty none of that watered-down nonsense.The service was polite, didn't hover, and made sure things ran smoothly. A solid spot if you want honest food done well. Worth a return trip. read more

We tried Xiaoling's recently and it was really a nice experience. It's a casual open dining room. Everything was clean and the people were so nice the second we stepped inside. We went during the week so it wasn't packed so service was very attentive. Since it was our first visit we were brought complimentary bowls of egg drop & hot and sour soup to share. I'm not typically a big fan of either but they were both so good! I will order the hot & sour soup again. It had a rich, deep, slightly spicy hit I couldn't get enough of! My daughter liked the egg drop soup the best. The broth was pure roasted chicken, thick & rich. Great start! We ordered the Colorful Combo Dumplings fried. There are 6 on the plate. 2 beef, 2 chicken, 2 veggie. They are literally colored which is the only unfortunate part about the crispy, tasty, fried, veil of batter covering them. You don't get to be dazzled by how pretty they are. They were all really good but the pork was my favorite. We also ordered the Sam Sum dumplings steamed. These are filled with pork, a whole shrimp, & egg. I didn't get any egg & these were our least favorite. Not bad just not our favorite. We ordered the Combo pan-fired bao which are 3 beef & 3 pork buns fried on the bottom. Again, I liked the pork the best, my daughter liked the beef the best. They bring a thick dipping sauce with oil and chilis that taste very much like ancho peppers. Slightly bitter & smoky with a very light "earthy" note I only got once or twice thankfully. It was a really nice change from the average dumpling sauce. We ordered Pork Fried Rice to go for my husband, one of his favorites & he's a snob about it! He was very pleased. Lastly, we took an order of Fried Fresh Milk "custard" for later, too. The custard was a bit strange to me but it was tasty. We ordered a lot, took a lot home and with a generous tip it was still less than 75.00. It seems like a lot but we fed 3 people for 2 days & I even froze some dumplings for another day. Absolutely worth it & we will definitely go back. read more

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The worst Orange chicken I ever tasted and I'm 72. It takes like slip, had one broccoli and the meat is all grissly. The hot and sour takes like broth. There was only one broccoli included . I can't believe this restaurant had a 4.8 rating read more

The food was AMAZING and the service was even better! This is my new favorite place to eat! read more

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The beef in the beef fried rice I had was not fresh.. tasted like it was cooked in the morning and when I ordered it during dinner time they used it. read more

Amazing!! Tried the Braised Beef Noodle soup and Fried noodle combo. Please go! Highly recommend!!! Can't wait to try the dumplings!!

I tried the soup dumplings here and they were so good omggg! I wasnt sure what to order since it was my first time and my server recommended it. The broth is so flavorful I would definitely recommend! Im definitely going to keep coming and try new things here read more

Xiaoling’s Kitchen - Soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Absolutely delicious and very authentic. We ordered egg rolls as an appetizer. Very fresh crispy tasty. Wonton soup and it's a big bowl enough for 4 people. Super tasty. Walnut Shrimp with plain fried rice. Ok this is a must. Then Pork Scallion Bao fried - yummmmm. Steamed pork scallion dumplings soooo good. Staff super attentive and friendly. Clean dining area and restrooms. As usual I forget to take pictures of our food. Give this place a visit it's worth it. read more

Third time picking up takeout... staff is super friendly, all three times offered me a beverage while I wait (I was early). The food INCREDIBLE!!! Every time we have tried something different and never been disappointed. If suggesting things would say Sam Sum dumplings, black garlic oil ramen, crab and pork bao, and General Tso chicken to name a few... you have to try them! read more

Food is AMAZING! Had the best shrimp tempura, pork bao dumplings and wonton soup I have had anywhere. We had takeout but the service and friendliness of the staff is clearly evident. We will be back often and will likely dine in next time. read more