a/c broken, not going back. Hot and uncomfortable. Good was ok. Sweating like a pig. Miserable experience

I've had Xin Ding Dumpling House bookmarked for over a year, so I was excited to finally cross it off my list while visiting family. Since we had our dog with us, we ordered everything to go and enjoyed it back at our hotel just down the street. Just a heads up if you're planning the same, there wasn't any outdoor dining available. Being from the SF Bay Area, one of the first things we looked for was Har Gow and Siu Mai, but they weren't labeled the way we're used to. After asking, we found out the Crystal Shrimp Dumplings are their Har Gow, and the Shrimp Siu Mai contains pork, which was exactly what we were looking for. We ordered two of each. We also ordered two Beef Chow Fun, Combination Fried Rice, Eggplant with Minced Pork, Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs, and three pear sodas. The dim sum absolutely hit the spot. The Har Gow and Siu Mai were well seasoned, nicely prepared, and exactly what we had been craving. The Beef Chow Fun was another winner. We were glad we ordered two because we found ourselves reaching for it more than the fried rice. The Eggplant with Minced Pork was also delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly -- tender without becoming mushy -- and the seasoning was right on point. I'm also glad we changed our order from the House Special Spare Ribs to the Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs. Unlike many versions, these weren't battered and fried, so the pork maintained a great texture while still being coated in a flavorful sweet and sour sauce. One unexpected favorite was the pear soda. It's made with Asian pear, so the flavor is much lighter and more refreshing than the sweeter pear sodas we're used to. The only hiccup? They're bottled with a traditional cap, and since we were staying in a hotel, we quickly realized we didn't have a bottle opener. Let's just say we got a little creative. One thing I really appreciated was that the staff noticed our large takeout order and packed it thoughtfully. They included six extra takeout containers, plenty of forks, chopsticks, and napkins, which ended up being incredibly helpful since we were eating in a hotel room with no paper plates or utensils. It's a small gesture, but one that definitely didn't go unnoticed. Overall, we were really happy with our meal. This place lived up to being on my bookmark list for over a year, and I'd happily come back the next time we're staying in downtown Portland. read more

The old Thirsty Lion bar was converted a few years ago into a Chinese restaurant and it's worth going into town for. Our server Leo was excellent and the team gently checked in a few times throughout the meal. Admittedly it wasn't my first time to Xin Ding, but it was the tastiest trip yet. Their pork xiao long bao (soup dumplings), har gao (crystal shrimp dumplings), are consistently tasty. All well made, savory, and filling. Their beef with broccoli was a treat to my tastebuds although it would have benefited from more gravy. The BBQ baos are forgettable; cloying that gets stuck to the roof of your mouth, lacking much flavor with an odd texture filling. read more

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We love the fact that it's open late night....because weekend is meant for being out late. We really like the fact that dumplings are available without having to hurry. There is a special menu for late night that is a subset of the main menu. Lots of different dumplings variety available and it's worth to try it out Overall pretty good but eventually all the dumplings start tasting very similar read more

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I've been trying to explore more restaurants on the Vancouver side so I don't always have to drive into Portland. I randomly spotted this place while heading to the movies one night, bookmarked it, and finally came back to try it. We came on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was surprisingly busy, but the staff was very friendly and we were seated right away. We ordered the pork and shrimp XLB, garlic green beans, dry pot spare ribs, and spicy fish. Overall, everything was really good and I'd happily order all of the dishes again. The XLB were juicy, and the dry pot dishes had a lot of flavor. My only small complaint was that I wish the green beans were a little less saucy and more crispy. One of the staff members mentioned they have two other locations as well. Definitely planning to come back with a group of friends next time so we can order even more dishes to share! read more

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Thank you to my fellow Yelpers. This place has good food. The staff are attentive. It is super quiet. The inside is fairly large and can accommodate larger groups in singular round tables with lazy susans in the middle for family style dining. I ordered the Pork and vegetable dumplings with chicken chow mein and lychee lemon drop martini. Loved it all. I couldn't finish the food but made a valiant attempt. I wish I had a refrigerator and microwave in my hotel room to have taken a to go box. I enjoyed it so much that I returned two days later. Got the chicken chow mein again. Slightly switched it up and pork and vegetables potstickers. During my second visit, I noticed that the restaurant did not have AC. The temperature inside was a little on the warm side. Fans were working overtime. But get a cold drink with ice and you are all good. The pot stickers were fried and came with a coating fusing them together. The portion that was fried to the bottom of the pan was sort of caramelized. It was tough and made it more difficult to eat. I had to cut the bottom of the pot sticker off as I couldn't eat it. Wasn't a fan. I would stick with the dumplings. I come see getting lots of to go orders if I lived in this city. read more

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Great time catching up with friends for a delicious dinner! Xin Ding Dumpling House is such a cozy atmosphere it always feels like home when we're dining in. They offer a full bar, are great for big parties, and even have TVs if your hopes are not to miss your team playing. The staff are friendly and take care of you. The food is always fresh and never misses! If you're in the area and craving Chinese cuisine, definitely give them a try! They will not disappoint! read more

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saw people saying this was an alternative for din tai fung and i'm glad to say that I like it just as much as dtf! another perk of xin ding is that the menu is more expansive. my favorite dish was the stir fried cabbage. it was so flavorful but still maintained the crunch. dan dan noodles were well done with a creamy mala sauce. this is the first time i've been served an egg with my dan dan noodles and that was a nice addition. green onion pancakes were crispy, light, and not too oily. xiao long baos were super juicy. honey walnut shrimp was a table favorite as well. the only dish that disappointed me was the chongqing chicken as I felt the batter was too thick. read more

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Some of the crunchiest chicken I have ever had. Love this place! We were a big group and got seated at one of the large tables. Food came out pretty quick even with how big of a group we were. read more

I stopped here after a busy Saturday exploring Oregon and it was the best end to my night. I arrived around 9:35pm. The restaurant is big and it still seemed very busy. We put ourselves in the waitlist, explored outside and received our food around 9:56pm. The ambiance was dark, cozy but lively with so many people. Customer service was good. We ordered the Beef Chow Fun and the custard buns. I asked for their chili on the side and it was soooo good. Both dishes were 10/10, I cannot wait to come back here. Great portion sizes to share as well. My only regret is not ordering another two plates or even bringing more custard buns home! I guess it's a plus, because it gives me another reason to come back! Definitely cannot recommend this restaurant enough. read more

Xin Ding Dumpling House - Custard Bun - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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What I ordered from here: -garlic green beans -shrimp and pork xiao long bao -green onion pancake -fried rice -salt and pepper chicken wings -chili wontons This is located in china town and we found street parking right outside. In a weekday it wasn't busy which was convenient for quick seating and service. We came in here with wanting to try a lot on their menu because it was a recommended spot! The garlic green beans were tasty and came with white rice (lunch special). I loved the chili wontons and pork and shrimp xiao long bao the most. Portions were large and perfect for shareables. What I wouldn't order again would be the salt and pepper chicken wings they just weren't my favorite but also stared to get full by the time they came out. Service was great, friendly, fast accommodating and consistently checked in on us. read more

Wow! 5/5 The food was incredible...definitely as good as Din Tai Fung and Dough Zone. The XLB, spicy wontons were perfectly formed, juicy and flavorful. The special dry fried spare ribs were big and flavorful. The lychee cocktail and pear martini were a fun addition and worth the cost. 4/5 service. We came at 11 PM and the waiters were not attentive and we had a long wait to get seated despite empty tables. 3/5 sketchy neighborhood. It's not Xin Ding's fault but this neighborhood at night makes you second guess leaving your car on the street. On the plus side it's free parking at late night! read more

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I came here on a weekend evening, and it was decently busy but there was no wait time to get a table and sit down. The service was pretty good, but the food could have been better. The pork xiao long baos were alright at first, and I liked how thin the wrappers were. The top swirl felt extra thick and was chewy, so I didn't enjoy eating that part. The flavor wasn't bad at first, but the more I ate, the more I realized the soup could have used more seasoning. The shrimp shu mai was pretty bad. I couldn't taste any shrimp flavor and could only feel little crunchy bits I was chewing on. There was minimal flavor in them, and even though I hardly ever eat my food with soy sauce and vinegar, I needed to dip the shrimp shu mai in the soy sauce and vinegar to make it palatable enough to eat. I don't think I'll return here. The only reason why this review is two stars is because of the service and the atmosphere. read more

Xin Ding Dumpling House - Shrimp shu mai - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Large restaurant with lots of seating. Everything we had we enjoyed. Soup dumplings, Chinese broccoli, scallion pancakes, and spring rolls were all authentic and delicious. Server was friendly and attentive. read more

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Huge restaurant, extremely busy serving delicious meals to share! Food was very good! Seasoned well, the dried pot was even spicy and huge portions to share. Dimly lit place but clean and welcoming. Perfect place for wholesome asian food, family-style read more

Xin Ding Dumpling House - Dried Pot Lamb - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Was recommended this spot for the best dumplings. And they were right. I dropped by and was seated quickly by the wait staff. Brought me out a water and I gave a quick look at the menu. Already knew what I wanted and that was the Pork xiao long bao soup dumplings. It came in a steam basket and it's more than enough for one person to eat or share in a group setting. The place is super dark inside with everything painted black. Maybe use another color to brighten things up? Overall I would come back to this place to try some other stuff. read more

Good Asian spot - has most of the regular dishes you'd expect. Vegetarian Chow Fun and Ma Po Todu were standouts.

Nothing negative to say about Xin Ding. Tasty food, really nice space, good service. We'll bookmark this place for future visits to Portland. read more

Xin Ding Dumpling House - Chow Fun - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Good is great & people are friendly. The only thing to consider, everything comes out when it's ready in the kitchen and not all at once. If you want something as an appetizer, order it first. Then ask the waitress to come back to place your second order. Otherwise, you may receive what you think should be an appetizer last. read more

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Went here for dinner after a recommendation by a friend! The food was delicious, the wontons in chili sauce were the best thing we got. There was no AC so it was very hot, although I'm not sure if the building has AC in general. Service was good but they seemed understaffed and servers were stretched thin! Overall great experience and would recommend read more

Xin Ding Dumpling House - Chicken Pork Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings, green Dry-Fried String Bean, Wonton in Chili Sauce, and Shrimp Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We ordered delivery so I cannot speak to the cleanliness or friendliness of the restaurant and staff. Our food was delivered on time. We ordered the chicken broccoli, pork fried rice, beef chow fun and shrimp dumplings. Everything was packaged well. The shrimp dumpling and chicken broccoli were the highlights with the fried rice a close second. The beef chow fun lacked taste even though the beef was very tender. I'd definitely like to try more of the dumpling options on our next visit. read more

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This was really a delicious place. We started with a cucumber roll. It was very refreshing and beautiful on the plate. We then got the chili wontons that were delicious and well seasoned. We also got the house fried pork ribs. They were OK not super tender spiced all right but not great. We also got the fried wonton and they were OK. The menu is quite extensive and I definitely believe that we can get many things next time we come staff are excellent. This restaurant is very clean and large. read more

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Solid Xiao Long Bao, not exceptional but solid. I found the broth to be fairly bland but the dumpling itself had a good bounce & chew. Came in here ready to do some damage after a long morning walking around Portland & crossing the river twice. After taking down a Tsingtao & a full order of xiao long bao I opted to forgo another menu item & try out a different dumpling spot for pan fried dumplings. If i had more time in the city i would have sampled another item here but had to spread the love. Service was good here & seating was ample. read more

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On the way back from going to see the first cherry blossoms of the year, we decided to stop by this restaurant. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were very kind, table and plates are clean. We ordered four dishes, and everything was served steamy hot and was absolutely delicious. There were also other items on the menu that we'd like to try, so I'm sure we'll be coming back again. The price was a little on the pricey side, perhaps? But it was much much better than "Din Tai Fung" by far. It's worth it! The only negative thing is that the restroom in this restaurant was unusually dirty. If they could improve just that, it would be a perfect 5！ read more

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My friend really likes this place and compares it to places like DTF and she claims that this place is better in quality, price and taste! We came here on a Sunday evening and it was pretty busy but we somehow managed to grab a table at the bar, and eat quickly before my flight! The Sichuan dishes here are really good, I loved the crispy chicken and fish we got and the pork XLB was so so good. I wish they had a chicken XLB or spicy veggie/chicken wontons but with what they had they definitely knocked it out of the park. Great place! read more

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Potsticker dumpling appetizer - they were good! Worth ordering for sure. 9/10 Chicken was tasty and green pepper was a nice combo. Fills you up and worth ordering. 8/10 Chow mein? Fat noodle? - Also very heavy noodle and tasty. Definitely fills you up! 8-8.5/10 Overall, I have to say despite the food tasting good (generally 8/10) service was extremely slow and we felt intentionally ignored it was so bad! Many others were attended to well after we had been seated and waited after us. Waiters would look us (we sat in the middle of the restaurant) and walk by, helping others. We finally asked a busboy to get our waiter (he didn't speak English) but non verbally indicated he would get others. Someone came by a few minutes later and did t take our order but said they would get someone for us (which took an additional almost 10 minutes). Given the service (slow orders arriving as well) we would not eat here again. Location is not in the best area either. If we were really hankering for noodles and in the area I suppose we would order to go. 3/5 stars because the food itself was worth it. read more

Man. This place was the best. We had all sorts of dumplings (all great) and the DanDan noodles were phenomenal. The chili oil was the best. We saved it from the won tons with chili oil and smothered the rest of the meal with it. The best part was the service. Jason was great! Told us when we hadn't ordered too much, and then offered to take something off the ticket when we took it too far. Don't miss this place. It's the best!!! read more

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came here for a Friday night dinner. Big restaurant not super busy but I love all the food options they offer. food was okay not the worst not the best. Best thing we tried was the Dan Dan noodle. XLB tasted a bit odd almost like it was frozen, it would fall apart after a bite :( . Have def had better but it got the job done. Service was ok and nothing really stood out when it came to the inside decor. Solid restaurant if you are looking for some good Chinese food in Portland and really cool that they have a bar. Honestly gives more bar type restaurant with a side of Chinese food. read more

Xin Ding Dumpling House - Dan Dan Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They served us near closing with great service when it came to splitting the bill 3 ways. The tofu were excellent for those who prefer vegetarian options, and the XLB was phenomenal. read more

Xin Ding Dumpling House - Pork & Vegetable Dumplings Steamed Lamb Dumplings Spicy Tofu Buns Chow Mein Red Bean Bun Steamed Vegetable Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Good food. The wait was a little lengthy but we wanted dumplings so we decided to wait. Once seated they gave us time to order which was nice didn't rush us but trying to get someone's attention to order. For water, for silverware was a task! The ambiance was all's cool. Older restaurant vibe. Not sure if we will go back just due to lack or service read more

Just hosted a birthday dinner for 12 here. There are no bad dishes. You have to try the handmade soup dumplings and the noodle dishes. Everything comes out hot and fresh with great flavor? Our family dines here often. Do yourself a favor and forego the excessive wait time and preciousness of Din Tai Fung. This place has a more relaxed atmosphere and best of all, they can accommodate larger parties without a hassle. Our waiter Jason was awesome. We'll be back again, and again. read more

Service: can I order the hot and sour soup? No. Can I order the egg drop soup? No. How about the won-ton soup? No. What's the hell? What can I order? Management, your staff (waiter)needs better training and better attitude. Food is so so.. would I return? Nope. read more

Everything is fresh, flavorful, and 100% worth the wait. This is the kind of place where patience pays off in deliciousness. If you like spicy food (aka cool humans only ), you must ask for the chili oil -- and pro tip: request it extra spicy. They'll know what to do. Great service, great atmosphere, and food that makes you immediately start planning your next visit. We'll be back... probably too soon. read more

Xin Ding Dumpling House - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got combination chow mein, orange chicken and yuzu lemon drop. It's a good late night classic American Chinese place. Better than panda for sure haha. I probably won't go here unless im drunk though. Yuzu lemon drop was yummy! I like how quick and to the point the servers are! read more

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This used to be the old Thirsty Lion establishment. They converted it over to this dumpling house and I was pretty impressed. It does seem higher end, kind of like the feel of Din Tai Fung. Service staff was great and receptive to our needs. Ok now to get to the food, we started with the pork xiao long bao. The savory pork mixture with the soup mix was a very flavorful combination. The wonton wrappers were thin and twisted evenly. They held well in the bamboo steamers. The combination chow mein was pretty good. The noodles had a nice al dente chew and pull to them. It was very satisfying to eat. The egg on top was a little overdone. The cherry on top was the honey walnut shrimp. The outer coating was incredibly crispy with a coating of luscious honey mayonnaise. The caramelized walnuts were a perfect accompaniment. Instead of the usual wilted bed of lettuce that it is typically on, there was some fresh broccoli that really hit the spot. Lastly, we got some drinks. The white peach sake martini was a nice balanced, fruity drink. The crowd pleaser was definitely the lychee martini. The fruit was well highlighted without the vodka being too overbearing. This place was a real treat. If we are craving soup dumplings or the honey walnut shrimp, this is the place to be. read more

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Been before and thought it was OK but this dinner was a total miss for my taste. First, I'm not a salt fiend however food does need some seasoning and all of our dishes were just plain bland. The pork and leek dumplings had a wrapper that was too thick from what I'm used to and not steamed enough to be succulent. The General Tso's Chicken was dry chicken and an almost flavorless glaze. The eggplant with garlic sauce was nicely done but needed a splash of black vinegar which was table side so OK. The beef chow fun was bland all around and the noodles had no tooth but were gloppy and too soft IMO. read more

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We found this dumpling house through Apple Maps and decided to give it a try. The restaurant itself is surprisingly large, and the food ended up being pretty good but the service was definitely lackluster. When we walked in, there was a sign that said "Please wait here to be seated," so we did. We waited around 15-20 minutes, making eye contact with several employees and even other guests in line, but no one acknowledged us. Eventually, we asked an employee how to get seated, and only then were we told that we had to sign in on an iPad to join the queue. It was confusing and frustrating, especially since the sign and the process completely contradict each other. We even helped two other groups figure out the iPad check-in because they were also being ignored. After signing in, we waited another 20 minutes before being seated. Once at the table, we ordered chicken dumplings, orange chicken, noodles, and beef and broccoli. The portions are very generous, and everything was flavorful, except the chicken dumplings, which lacked seasoning. Overall, I'd say this place is worth trying for the food and large portions, but just be prepared for some confusing (and very hands-off) service. read more

The food is decent for the price and the portions are big had the soup filled dumplings, shrimp shumai, noodles and green beans. Service is great only downside is you probably need to park in areas that are not so nice but other that isn't the restaurants fault. read more

Love this place. Always great service and amazing food. Great atmosphere. This is our go to when we want dumplings in Portland. Never lets us down. If you are in the area you must try it. read more

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Jason did a great job tending to our 9 people! He got our food out so fast along with our drinks!