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    Xiaolong Dumpling

    4.7 (292 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Because their own parking is too small.
    Nina T.

    Absolutely not reflecting the ratings it has today (4.9 on Google and 4.7 on Yelp). This is at most very mid average. You live in the neighborhood, you want Chinese and you're trying a new place from Cooking Girl and Wanna Bao. Could it be because we were a group of 8? Granted, we were able to reserve that table size. Parking is for 10 when capacity is probably for 45. Outside and inside seating. Buuuut they do have an agreement to park across the street! All ordering is on Chowbus, by scanning a QR Code. Introvert heaven. The menu is standard Chinese fusion. With 8 hungry mouths, some counting for more than 1, we had a lot to feed. Besides the main dishes, most of the apps are definitely not made in house, so we're based on the ability to heat frozen items well. - Crystal dumplings, $12.99 : okay - Egg rolls, $4.99: meh - Edamame, $5.99: okay, as it should taste - Green onion pancake, $5.99: flaky, fun to eat - Dandan noodles, $7.99: good - BBQ pork buns, $7.50: eh, as it should taste - Chili oil wontons, $7.99: chili oil oily, tiny - Soup Dumplings, $11.99: broken leaking upon serving, so they were dry dumplings. - Spicy Chicken Cube, $14.99: actually good ! Crispy spicy. - Sesame Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef, orange shrimp, lo mein: all okay, very saucy. They must have had a shortage of dark soy sauce for the Mongolian Beef, lacking color. - Stir fried eggplant and green beans, $12.99: undercooked. Drinks: choose beers between Corona, Sapporo or Tsingtao. Those were super cold and refreshing ! Sake: available, but only two shot glasses per serving. Service is non-existent. No consistent silverware, some had reuable chopsticks, others with disposable chopsticks, a couple with forks. Asking for spoons to eat the soup dumplings was like asking them to fish for the fish (before we realized the soup dumplings were all broken). No change of plates. Can't find vinegar or soy sauce. Went up to the counter to get chili oil. We asked for water cups, we were given those tiny shot glasses. Other tables were provided those stainless steel cups. Had to drink a whole lot of beers instead! Why the difference of service between tables. 5 meat dishes and no rice was provided upfront. Had to request it. First serving was enough for 3 people at most. Had to request more rice to the owner herself, because our requests to the wait staff went fully ignored. Dry rice anyways. Blah. No staff attending us at all really. Over 15 plates of food, imagine the space we needed. We cleaned our table ourselves. Put them on the side. On the other tables. On the corner. We knocked over a bottle of beer. Went to pick up more napkins ourselves to the counter. We ordered three rounds of beers, two rounds of sake. Yes, our online order was submitted. No, not served. Yes, back to the counter to claim. In summary: - Good walking exercises between food to claim the missing food, drinks, silverware, rice. - No food is worth noting or memorable. - Ordering on Chowbus forced some gratuity for a service where we self helped. Ya ya, big group above 6, but they can't handle big group order, so what service are we rewarding again? - The A/C was not optimal. I also smelled like Chinese afterwards. Not recommended. Not going back. Nothing to see here. Look elsewhere.

    Soup dumplings
    Hayley F.

    Xiaolong Dumpling opened in 2024, is a small restaurant. It has limited seating outdoor too. Food orders were made via Chowbus. Scan the QR code on your table, submit your order, and your food will be served to you. My partner and I had the Hong Kong BBQ bao, shrimp dumplings, crystal dumplings, salt & pepper fish, soup dumplings, and signature fried rice. The BBQ bao, which I suspect was from a frozen packet (I asked the lady, but didn't get a straight answer from her), had a great filling with fluffy dough. The shrimp dumplings were ok, but seemed like from the frozen packet too. The crystal dumplings should have crispy bottoms, but they weren't, which was a letdown. The salt & pepper fish could use more pepper. The signature fried rice didn't have good flavor, and the dish could be drier to be called fried rice. The soup dumplings were good. I loved the flavorful soup inside. I loved their packaged drinks. They were cute and easy to transport around. Service was excellent though. I chatted with the owner, Helen and she was very friendly. There is limited parking outside the restaurant, but there is additional parking available across the street at the paint store.

    E4. Shrimp Dumplings E4. (6)
    Gabrielle S.

    Cute n cozy little spot although consistency is lacking throughout the dishes. We've been here a few times now and some dishes are hits while others fall flat. The black pepper beef was disappointing and overly drenched in sauce and the flavor was not all that appealing. Of everything we've tried here I'd definitely recommend the biang biang noodles which have the perfect bite and the spicy chicken cubes. I'd only come back if I'm in the area since Helen is always a treat to visit with. I'd still recommend trying it out for yourself!

    Cucumber
    Samara B.

    I would give this place a 3.5 stars , but since 1/2 stars aren't allowed, we'll round up. Super small parking lot, apparently you can use the paint store parking lot across the street. The inside is also small, maybe 10-ish tables outside, but they also have a patio with tables. You order at the table with a QR code and on your phone. I am generally not the biggest fan. We ordered cucumbers and they went to a different table who told someone they weren't theirs so they took them back and brought them to us. I usually order soup dumplings but apparently, on my phone and the app, I just clicked and unclicked the button when I was scrolling. My bad. I really didn't like ordering on my phone because if you have a big group, you have to pass your phone around.... Idk. Just not my favorite way of ordering. The food was ok. Nothing wrong . It was tasty. Nothing screaming unforgettable or craveable. If I lived near by, I would eat here a lot , but probably won't drive out of my way to eat here.

    My friends and I came here after spending a day exploring Houston, and we had an amazing time!! The food and tea were absolutely delicious; we had to go in for seconds, and the service was incredible! Helen and Mary are such sweethearts. We will definitely be back!

    Shrimp Lo Mein
    Samantha R.

    This is a perfect Chinese takeout spot. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The extra bok choy in the lo mein really made the dish! The edamame could have used a little more seasoning and the dumplings dough was a little thicker than I would have liked. The beef and broccoli was perfect. I went the day before my birthday and the owner was kind enough to bring out some extra miso soup, it was deep in miso and soy flavors. They were very quick and attentive with service and there was more than enough parking. Also everything was clean, I would recommend!

    Jason Z.

    Located in the Fourth Ward area just south of Allen parkway inside the neighborhood. There is some limited parking in their lot; the concrete is quite broken up and rough so be wary of that; otherwise it's street side parking. There are some indoors and outdoors seating. The owner is very friendly and pretty attentive; ordering is done via scanning their QR code and ordering on your phone. The food came out pretty quickly. The menu is your standard Chinese Sichuan style menu that is prevalent nowadays. Ordered a couple appetizers, soup dumplings (3/5, these were alright flavor wise but definitely not exemplary), some pan fried dumplings (3/5, same, the starch crust is nice looking but the filling was a bit average), and some char Siu pork buns (2/5, was not a fan of these as they tasted pre-made). We got walnut shrimp and kung pao chicken for the mains, shared family style. The walnut shrimp had a very thick batter which fell apart and was fairly oily, the sauce was good but unevenly distributed, and with the shrimp laid on top of cucumber pieces, they got soggy quickly; 3/5. The kung pao chicken was solid but still needed a bit more seasoning; at least the idea was correct and there weren't random veggies in there; 3.5/5. Overall, the staff and service were very friendly but the taste of the food in terms of the Sichuan options inside the loop was a bit below expectation. The carb heavy dishes tasted pre-made and the stir fried dishes seemed definitely more up their sleeve.

    Great service and great food. Will be a go to place for me. If you want authentic food with great taste. Come here.

    Ginger fish- flounder
    Lotus H.

    Helen was so warm and welcoming! She greeted each table group and gave complimentary egg drop soup- We ordered the Char Siu buns- homemade with sweet bbq pork stuffing. My ginger fish was mild heat but packed plenty of heat. Steamed rice was delicious with the fish and gave it a balance on the heat. Flounder pieces were large and silky smooth! Hubby enjoyed his huge serving of Singapore noodles and we def had to doggy bag it home for another meal. Topping off the yummy meals was the sweet sesame balls- perfectly fried with crispy outside and chewy inside. Red bean paste wasn't too sweet but just the right touch for dessert. Very attentive service. Street parking with limited property spaces. Good menu choices with variety of hot teas and drinks. Small dining area with only 10 tables. Scan QR code at table to order. Pay at table on iPad.

    Green Onion Pancake ~ $4.99
    Jean S.

    The food at Xiaolong Dumpling was delicious! We love xlb soup dumplings so when we saw this restaurant on Yelp (with the solid 5 star ratings), we had to try it. We came on a thunderstormy Sunday and got a table right away. Parking in front of the restaurant was very limited, but we were able to easily park around the corner on the street. We ordered the pork soup dumplings (xlbs), rainbow, pork soup dumplings, green, onion pancakes, stir fried green beans, and the signature fried rice with beef. All of the food was so good! The fried rice was delicious, the string beans had the perfect crunch, the green onion pancakes had the perfect crisp, and the soup dumplings were tasty! We enjoyed all the food. The "rainbow" soup dumplings were just pea green in color, not actually rainbow colors...and it is a little sweeter than the regular xlbs. The restaurant was casual and staff were welcoming. The waitress was friendly and talkative. She checked on us once in awhile and made sure we enjoyed our food. The only thing was that we ordered the sesame balls, but it never came out. The waitress took it off the bill. All of the food we had were really good.

    Kira L.

    This is a rating solely for this experience and the two dishes ordered below. Food 1-2/5. Friendly staff 5/5. I first came here during their soft opening about 1-2 years ago and was impressed by the friendly Chinese owner's genuine passion for authentic cuisine. That made this second visit disappointing. The ambiance is still the same- casual friendly clean vibes. Tried two chef's specialties: the Tofu & Shrimp was decent but tasted toned down and Americanized, missing the aromatic depth of traditional preparation (also the egg tofu was replaced with general firm tofu and it's no longer really a 铁板 iron plate dish, it was likely cooked in a wok and placed in an aluminum foil on the iron plate). The Mountain City Hot Pot was the bigger letdown--"Mountain City" refers to Chongqing, known for intensely numbing, fiery hot pot. What I got was mild, with barely any má là (numbing-spicy) punch. The broth lacked the rich, chili-laden complexity that defines the real thing. The ingredients of the hotpot were also a big let down with lots of potato, few tofu pieces, beef and some shrimp. Overall the freshness and variety of the ingredients were not satisfying. It feels like the menu has shifted to appeal to a broader audience at the expense of authenticity. They also recently got top 100 restaurants on Yelp so I'm really happy for them and the customers that enjoy the food here. Yet you can tell this place is filled with zero Asian customers.

    Hot and sour soup
    Brandon D.

    My best friend just moved to Galveston for school and we met up for a meal in Houston. We decided to get dinner at Xiaolong Dumpling in Houston. The parking is pretty limited but there's additional street parking in the neighborhood. We were seated immediately and greeted by the owner, Helen. I was wondering how this place got so many reviews (good reviews too) for such a new restaurant. Throughout the whole night I could clearly see why, Helen is such a welcoming owner/waitress and makes sure you have everything you need. You genuinely is interested in everyone who walks in and sparks a little convos here and there. She even gave us free hot and sour soup on the house. You order your food by scanning a QR code on the table and placing your order on the website. My friend and I ordered the eggplant with garlic sauce, crystal dumpling, and stir fried flat noodles with beef. They were out of soup dumplings but everything else made up for it. The stir fried flat noodles and a good som flavor and the beef was very tender, no complaints there. The crystal dumplings were pretty solid too, they had an addicting crispy crust and were full of juice. The star of the show however were the eggplants with garlic sauce. My friend was skeptical when I ordered it but I sure did prove him wrong. They were by far the best bite of the night. Eggplants were soft and full of that garlic flavor with some spice too. We were eating it with the noodles at first but then we later got a new batch of rice which elevated the dish even more. I can't recommend this place enough.

    A8. Hot & Sour Soup
    Laura L.

    I love this place, and it will be my go-to when I crave authentic Chinese food! This restaurant has been only been open for a year, and it is such a hidden gem! My boyfriend and I were hungry, so we ordered quite a bit of food. We got a free sample of the hot & sour soup which was so good and comforting! We ordered Biang Biang noodles, crystal dumplings, shrimp fried rice, and the orange beef. I wish I took more pictures of the food, but it all tasted so so amazing that I couldn't resist. Each dish was delicious, but The Biang Biang noodles and the orange beef were my favorite. The noodles were so chewy and covered with chili oil, it reminded me of the hand pulled noodles you get in NY! The orange beef had a light crisp, and the sauce was sweet and tangy and perfect. The inside of the restaurant is super clean and cozy! There's plenty of seating for couples and smaller groups, and the ambiance was nice! I will say parking is a little difficult since there's only a small lot, but I think you'd be able to find streets parking as well. Lastly, the service was amazing. Not only did the food come out super fast, but the owner, Helen, is one of a kind! She was amazingly sweet and so so thoughtful and accommodating. She made sure to check up on me and my boyfriend and made sure we were enjoying our food. She would also strike up fun conversations with us before and after our meal, and her hospitality is unlike any other. Thank you, Helen for running this amazing place and being an incredible owner!!! We will definitely be back for the food and to see Helen again of course!

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    What a great place! Food is outstanding, service is exceptional. Helen is lovely. Highly recommend!

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    10.5 mi

    X Kitchen is located in a strip center in the epicenter of Bellaire's Chinatown and is on the right…read moreside of the street if you are headed in the direction of Alief away from downtown. ( about 1 big block from the beltway.) It is a small space , but very clean and very friendly wait staff. I was greeted as I entered and seated very quickly for an early Friday night, with no issues. I ordered the sliced pig ears in chili oil, pork tripe dish also in red chili oil and an order of crispy spicy fish! All were very large portions, ( enough for 3 people ) and were quite tasty, but I felt that it lacked the numbing sensation and flavor "punch" that you get from , and come to expect from , Chinese Sichuan food! Thus the 4 stars instead of 5.. Also this is an alcohol free locale as well. So keep that in mind. But overall good food and good service too!

    Updated review. Still absolutely stellar, one of our favorite Sichuan/Szechuan places in town. The…read moreportions remain fantastic and the dishes are loaded. On top of our normal crispy chicken/twice cooked pork order... Eggplant (5/5): Great sauce to cut the heat from other dishes. Mala Duck Stew (4/5): Flavors were great, tofu was actually fantastic. The duck pieces were a little too fatty/skin heavy for me but the ones that were meaty were delicious. Mapo Tofu (5/5): Texture, spice, they've nailed it. I'd do a family style meal here rather than a multi course small plate meal in the Heights 9 times out of 10.

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