Food was delicious! Great service from Cameron, she was very helpful and had fun energywould definitely recommend this place to a friend!

Very clean place 1st time, very good food Staff was great at explaining as we had no idea what to order Highly recommend read more

Zen Dumpling is a spot I keep coming back to. The dumplings are amazing, fresh, clearly made in-house, and some of the best I've had. You can really taste the quality in every bite. A great variety menu and specialty drinks. Beyond that, the rest of the menu is just as solid. Portions are well-sized and perfect for sharing, and the consistency has been excellent every time I've been. I just wish they took reservations ahead of time instead having to wait 30-45 minutes during dinner times. The vibe inside is great, casual and comfortable, lively, and a nice place to hang out. On top of that, prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. Definitely a go-to if you're craving dumplings and more. read more

Zen Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Soup dumplings with pork are the best thing in the menu! I could eat 20 of them Mongolian beef was delicious sweet and savory a little crisp in it. Beef was tender. Fried rice- immediately no. If you are not a fried rice connoisseur you might love it. However, it needed more flavor maybe a mushroom soy and some accent. The server was nice enough but forgot sauces and the rice when asked. She did keep my water filled. The decor is nothing fancy. Booths and tables crammed into the smallest place they could find. read more

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This place was amazing . The atmosphere is so nice clean and authentic. I like how you ca see the chefs making the dumplings through the glass . We were greeted by friendly staff who continued to check on us. The food was hot, delicious and filling . Great family and friends spot. read more

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Nice spot in a great location. Makes for perfect lunch stops after shopping Food came out quickly, was DELICIOUS and I love the open concept where you can see them stretching noodles in the kitchen. The green beans are a must! Pan-fried mini dumplings were the star! But you can skip the scallion pancakes read more

Zen Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Have been wanting to try this place since they opened! Don't live in the Brandon area so we had to make the drive over here. We were brave and went on Valentine's Day and only had to wait about 30 minutes. They have a neat little device where you can Sign in and then it text you and you can check to see how if you're next in line. The cucumber salad was OK, I wouldn't get it again. I loved the dumpling bites and the noodles were super good. The soup dumplings were OK, they kept sticking to the paper so honestly they would burst before I could even get them in my spoon. The service was really good and the inside is super cute and modern. I wish that they had more alcoholic drink choices, but would definitely come back and bring friends. read more

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It was my first time here and I came with a group of friends. We ordered several dishes to share and honesty and everything was good. The fried rice was our favorite so goood. The XLB soup dumplings sampler was flavorful and the bao bites were really tasty, the edamame was good too, but I just wish it had a little more salt The place is beautiful with modern decoration and vibe, and the service was friendly and attentive , overall we have a nice experience and I would come back. read more

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Was in the mood for soup dumplings and heard this place was great... they were right! I went on Sunday and it was PACKED. Ordered the chicken soup dumplings Gen tso chicken Scallion pancakes Chicken fried rice Soup dumplings were a 10/10! Flavorful, tasty and perfect size! The gen tso was EXTREMELY spicy, so spicy was unable to tell if it had flavor or not. The scallion pancakes were my least favorite. It was so thick, a little burnt and dry. The chicken fried rice is a MUST! I couldn't stop eating this lol. I deducted stars because of the gen tso and scallion pancakes. I'd definitely visit again and try the chicken and broccoli instead. read more

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Ordered the soup dumpling with chicken, soup dumpling with shrimp & pork, vegetable dumping, beef pancake roll, vegetable fried rice, milk tea with boba. The vegetable dumplings and shrimp & pork dumplings were quite good. The beef pancake roll and vegetable fried rice were also tasty. The price of the rice for the quantity was worth it. Service was fast and attentive. The waitress checked on us a couple times. Family friendly ambiance. read more

Zen Dumpling - Milk tea with boba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Service was fast, food was hot and fresh. Stopped in at dinner time and it was PACKED. I knew it was going to be good!! Dining space is wide open so it was a bit loud with the large number of people. That's the price you pay for good food though. Would recommend!! read more

Zen Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Came here for lunch after a closing, Friday the 13th - my friends have been several times and were thrilled to put me on to the menu so I could try some of their favorite picks - it's all soooo good Service was timely, friendly, and efficient - and the ambiance is simple, cute and gives a small nod to the cultural theme behind the food. Things we ordered in no particular order: Jasmine tea Taro milk tea w boba Beef pancake roll Scallion pancake Zen chili wontons Braised pork belly bun Fried rice Mongolian beef Broccoli and onion Beef pan fried dumplings read more

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I couldn't wait to try this place after everything I heard. We were quickly seated and I liked the atmosphere. There were menus on our table and you just fill out what you want to order. There is tapas, dumplings of all kind and some entrees. My husband and I shared 6 pork soup dumplings and 1 variety soup dumpling, 6 pan fried chicken dumplings and a noodle dish with chicken. The food pretty much all came out at the same time. When I come back, I will order a few things at a time because our table was jam packed with food as we were with another couple. The pork soup dumplings were excellent. I will say that they stick to the paper and you lose some of the soup when you pick them up. The chicken pan fried dumplings were also good. The noodles were excellent. We were happy with our choices. The jasmine tea was very good. I wish the server had informed us that all food would come at once. read more

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There's a new dumpling spot in town and it is definitely worth the hype. First, let's start with the wait. They'll tell you it's 25 minutes no matter what party size you have - in all actuality, It will probably be 40 minutes. I've been twice and this has been the case both times as I went with a small party the first time, in a larger party the second time. The wait is a bit much, but trust me when I say it it's worth it. The service is amazing and once you order, the food comes out pretty quickly. Couple of our favorites were the little ribs along with the soup dumplings. I need to emphasize. You MUST try the soup dumplings. Other than that, there wasn't anything we truly did HATED that was on the menu and we tried basically everything. Although - my least favorite things were the mini bao and steamed dumplings. The steamed dumplings didn't have much flavor to them just meat and a dumpling even if you dipped it in your sauce it was a miss for me. But definitely give this a place or if you are a fan of dumplings. Other than that, everything was absolutely delicious 10 out of 10 love this place we don't have anything like this in Brandon and I'm so happy they're here. read more

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Atmosphere - Great. The restaurant is bright and welcoming. Service - very good. Despite being extremely busy, our server, and the staff in general, did an excellent job. Food - Excellent. Having visited China and dined in a dumpling restaurant, I would say that the dumplings at Zen are comparable and excellent. Overall - The food tastes great, the service very good, the portions are large and the prices are reasonable. This is a restaurant that is not to be missed read more

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Finally made it with my daughter and 2 girlfriends to try out Zen Dumpling, have been wanting to go forever. OMG we all LOVED it. The soup Dumplings we fantastic but the green beans we mine and my daughter's absolute favorite and next time I want a bowl all to myself! Definitely highly recommend this spot as everyone loved everything they tried and we all can't wait to go back. The atmosphere was also top notch and service was excellent. read more

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Zen Dimpling was an delicious! The food was well prepared! I especially loved the outdoor patio, enjoyable atmosphere that made the whole meal even better. read more

Zen Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

First time here and the food was absolutely DELICIOUS. My boyfriend and I were seated right away and our food came out in about 15 minutes. The soup dumplings were juicy and full of flavor. The Dan Dan noodles had a nice peanuty taste and the Mongolian beef was flavorful. My favorite was definitely the chili wontons! The sauce they come with is just so good. Everything was a 10/10. The ambiance inside is super cute and clean. Overall, the food is amazing and I can't wait to come back and try more items. Definitely worth it! read more

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My friends and I had a girls night out at this restaurant. What a great choice it was! It was decorated very nicely. Our server was very kind and helpful with making decisions of the items on the menu. They offer a variety of items on the menu from starters to boa buns to steamed dumplings. We started with the hot sour soup, which was amazing! The flavors and spice was definitely there. We followed with the scallion pancake, which was authentic and tasty. After that, we had our dumplings. One of my friends ordered the truffle dumplings which she enjoyed very much. The other two of us ordered the veggie dumplings. Unfortunately, it was our least favorite item, but our waiter was so kind to make us a ginger sauce which helped with the flavor. We hope to go back to try some other items! read more

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We went around 315 this afternoon, there was quite a wait (45 minutes) but we waited and walked around the other shops that were in the area. THE WAIT WAS SO WORTH IT !!! The hostess Christy was absolutely amazing, we asked her what she recommended and we tried one of everything she was so so right! EVERYTHING that came out was DELICIOUS! The presentation was amazing as well! Our server Mariah was very informative, quick, and so very kind. It's a shame we live so far because between Christy and Mariah left us feeling so spoiled with your hospitality its outstanding! The over all restaurant was very clean and welcoming ! We were so caught up we didn't get a single picture. My friend and I got 5 menu items and only spent $60. It was fairly priced for all the food we got. read more

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Stopped in for some dumplings on New Year's Eve and couldn't have asked for a better way to end the year! Everything we tried was amazing, especially the stir fried green beans, pork soup dumplings, and Mongolian beef. We also got to sit right next to where they were hand making the dumplings which was pretty cool. Great addition to the area and I hope they do well so I can keep coming back when I visit! read more

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I'm a big dumpling fan. We saw that Zen Dumpling had great online reviews, so we decided to try it out. My favorite dumpling experience had been at Din Tai Fung, and Zen Dumpling has a very similar concept. We ordered several dishes, including the Pork Truffle Soup Dumplings, the soup dumpling sampler, Braised Beef Noodle Soup, and Sweet & Sour Baby Ribs. Everything was delicious. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup was the standout and I highly recommend it, the broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly al dente. The Pork Truffle Soup Dumplings were also excellent and came in a unique dark dough, which made them easy to identify. This was especially helpful with the sampler, since each soup dumpling has its own color. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance were all great. We had a wonderful experience and are excited to come back. read more

Zen Dumpling - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Amazing food! The truffle pork dumplings are a MUST! Just like their spicy green beans!!! I would honestly go back for the green beans alone. I wouldn't get the scallion pancake again because I've definitely had better before but pretty good service. Definitely gets packed and the tables are kinda close together but you can put your name down and walk the plaza while you wait! read more

Zen Dumpling - Green beans and scallion pancake - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Overall the food is good. I really can't speak on the soup dumplings, which I know they are known for because my toddler ate most of them and small bites I got, I couldn't tell one dumpling from the other with the exception of the truffle. The stand out dishes were the Mongolian beef, the chili wontons, the baby ribs, and the chicken karaage, in that order. I would definitely order these again. The ambiance is modern, which I appreciated. The service was meh...we had to ask for too many no-brainers such as napkins, straws etc. At first I thought they didn't serve straws but then I looked around the restaurant, we were the only table without it. I'll still give them 4 stars but I wouldn't be running back there soon. read more

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We came during Sunday evening so there was a 20minute wait, which was not too bad. After seated, the service was really smooth. The food came out fairly quickly and everything tasted amazing! Prob best soup dumplings currently in Tampa. Souper juicy!!! We ordered chili cucumber, pork truffle soup dumplings, pan fried pork bao and shanghai dumplings. Chili cucumber was refreshing. Can add more chili crisps for an extra kick. Pork truffle soup dumplings were the star of the evening. Pan fried baos were surprisingly juicy and tasty. Crispy at the bottom and airy soft on the top. Shanghai dumplings were alright. Would definitely come back for soup dumplings! read more

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Great time at Zen Dumpling in Brandon! Ive wanted to try this since it always looks busy every time I go by it! We sat on the patio and the fans were on high so it was a bit cold. The menu was a small piece of paper which you write on with a pen what you'd like. We got the spring roll, noddles, chicken and mushroom dumpling and the Shanghai Dumplings which were pan friends. My favorite was the noddles, they were so good!! Chicken and mushroom dumpling were number 2. The dumplings were so fresh and made to order. Everything came out within about 10 minutes it was super fast! Only thing was the service was very slow for everything else, server hardly came to the table. Overall I'd densely come back the food was amazing and reasonably priced! read more

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A nice spot in Tampa for soup dumplings the food came out quickly and I liked how they had chili oil, vinegar, and soy sauce on the side. The pork and shrimp soup dumplings were a classic, the truffle soup dumplings were a rich tasting surprise, the wontons were tastefully spicy, and the beef pancake rolls were soft and delicate. Glad I finally got to try this restaurant! read more

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We recently orders takeout from Zen due to hubby praising what he had for lunch from this location. Take out was very good. Food was tasty and fresh. I always place large orders the first time to see if it's worth coming back. I ordered Mongolian beef General Tsos chicken, chicken fried rice , spring rolls and beef pancakes. I will surly order again in the future. Maybe a sit down next time. read more

Zen Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

This is a great addition to the brandon area! Came here for dinner with my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it! We got the truffle soup dumplings, which were extremely flavorful. I highly recommend. We also got the fried rice, which let me tell you is a pretty big portion. We even took some home! For a appetizer I recommend the chicken karaage. The pork belly boa buns were also very good! The inside is super trendy and cute and a total vibe. I will absolutely be back for some more delicious soup dumplings. read more

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Absolutely delicious! All 3 items I had were delicious. Best stir fry I have found in a long time! I Can't wait to go back to try more options! read more

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Will return when in the vicinity. A 3.5, really. It feels like a remake of DTF. The food is decent, with pleasant decor. We've - scallion pan cake: too hard - Napa pork dumplings: could be a bit saltier - XLB: one is broken. For Xiaolongbao/soup bun: - skin is 3.5/5: dead - soup is 5: clear and not sweet - meat is 4: on the dry side 柴 - vinegar is 3: murky - ginger is 5: fresh and thin but I've to ask for it. We went during the lunch hour on a Wednesday, and it was packed with a few empty tables. We were seated immediately. It's pretty noisy; the women's bathroom has a line, tho at times. The chilli oil on the table is excellent: 5. According to our server, they opened three months ago, and he encouraged us to use social media to promote it. read more

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Good food. Good service. Fancy disposable chopsticks. I was surprised my favorite was the Shanghai dumplings. Thick wrapper and deliciously chewy. So juicy they're basically like soup dumplings too. And the crispy outside is probably half the reason I loved it. Soup dumplings are good and the sampler is nice to try all but I'd stick to the pork filled ones as the chicken wasn't impressive nor did I care for truffle (I don't like truffle but my bf loved the truffle one). I had read the dan dan noodles were going to be very peanut y but I didn't find that to be the case. Maybe they used peanut oil or something idk but didn't seem like it had any peanut butter base (like how peanut sauce is made with pb and hoisin). The noodles were meh for me. Beef scallion rolls were good not great. The sauce on them is pretty sweet (too sweet for me). Pork ramen was good and light but the broth lacked any real depth. Noodle texture was good and meat was tasty. Glad we got it, But wouldn't go back for that again. Would definitely come back for the Shanghai dumplings and maybe more dumpling tasting. Very busy and crowded on a Wednesday night. read more

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10/10 recommend this place. The green beans were amazing best I've had. I've tried the dumpling sampler before and the crab and pork ones are definitely the best. The cucumbers are good but could be more spicy. The inside it very cute with the overall dumping theme. Service is insanely fast. read more

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This location has gone through a few different restaurants, and Zen Dumpling is the latest iteration. Good mix of Asian fusion. I had a chicken and broccoli dish and some soup. The lunch portion was on the smaller side but a bit expensive. Took a while for the food even though I was after the lunch rush, but the overall taste and vibe were decent. I'll try them again :) read more

Zen Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

The food and service is so good I had to write my review before I even paid and left the restaurant! I ordered the Mongolian beef and the pan fried beef dumplings! The Mongolian beef was very flavorful and had enough spice to be hot but not unbearable. The dumplings were my favorite! They were nicely pan fried but so juicy and good inside, OMG! I can't even describe the flavor but definitely try them if you come here. They pair nicely with the soy sauce. I haven't had a meal this good in a while. I will definitely come back and highly recommend. read more

Zen Dumpling - Pan fried beef dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Great service. Food was awesome. Recommend the hot and sour soup, green beans, spicy wonton. The skin or dough of the dumpling was a little too thick and chewy for my liking as I compare it to Din Tai Fung counterpart but for the most part, my husband and I were satisfied with our meal. read more

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First time here. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Service was excellent. We ordered one thing from each section to try. First was spicy cucumber salad. Super fresh and great seasoning. Next was general tso chicken. One of the best I ever had. Breading was perfect and sauce was tasty. Pork steamed buns were delicious. My only knock is there could have been more filling in them. Lastly we had a sampler of the soup dumplings. All of them were tasty. Only advice on them let them sit for a bit because the broth inside of them was as hot as the sun read more

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I came here with my mom for a girls lunch! Boy was there a line and the waitlist was long but it was warranted! I see why! We both got the xl soup dumpling sampler and then shared the mini bao, as well as jasmine tea. The food was yummy service was fast and my mom snagged a menu and she plans to come back with my dad! It's definitely in a perfect spot for a long day of shopping. I loved the price point and my only complaint? It's not in riverview because I would go here wayyyy more! read more

It's so awesome to see a restaurant specializing in dumplings open up here in Brandon. This location is in Regency Square. They have other locations in Orlando and Jacksonville. It has only been open for a little over a week, and it's already quite popular. I met a friend for lunch on a weekday. The best time to go there is right at opening time. We had the dining area to ourselves for a little while. It filled up very quickly. Our server (Rose) was there for us every step of the way. She offered great suggestions and answered all of our questions. We didn't try any of the bubble milk teas, but I can tell you that the hot jasmine green tea is excellent. Yes, and served in a beautiful cherry blossom decorated pot. Loved it! I just had to get their Signature XLB Sampler. There are 6 different flavors. It's the perfect dish to start your dumpling exploration. My favorite flavors are the truffle (black dumpling) and the shrimp & pork (pink dumpling). I love the others as well, but these 2 are my absolute faves. The crabmeat & pork is my 3rd favorite even though it didn't have as much soup in it as the others. We also shared the Braised Beef Buns, Shanghai Dumplings, and Dan Dan Noodles. The beef buns were my least favorite. I'll try the pork belly ones next time. The noodles are absolutely tasty with the mix of sesame paste (or peanuts) and chili oil, although it was very spicy. I could feel a little of the numbing effect. The level of spice lessoned as my taste receptors got used to it. It was my first time trying them, and I'm officially a fan. I'd totally order it again. The Shanghai Dumplings were also a big hit. It was all very tasty. There is soy sauce, vinegar, and extra chili oil at the table if needed. I really appreciated having the thin wisps of ginger as an accompaniment. It really adds to the flavor of each dish (especially the XLBs). These are handmade dumplings. You can see them being made behind the glass window. That was great to see on our way out. They make it look so easy, but it's not. Yes, it's a little pricey but worth it. I can't wait to go back. There are so many other items that I want to try. I'm hoping my husband will love it too. I can see this being a routine stop for future visits. read more

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It is great to have hand made soup dumplings on the spot in Bay Area. The place ambience is nice and contemporary decoration. They have glass windows to the kitchen to see the hand made dumplings in action. We got the shrimp and pork soup dumplings and Signature XLB soup dumplings. I like both of them. I think their skin is a bid thick. But they hold the soup perfectly. I still prefer thinner skin. We also got the braise beef noodles soup, signature Bao pan fried, sweet and sour baby ribs, zen chili wonton and beef pancakes rolls. Among them I like the baby ribs and noodles. Service is excellent. Very quick and responsive. There table stand foundation take too much space and is inclined. It is not comfortable for long term sitting for legs to rest on it. Especially at the booth area where you don't have place to rest your foot. read more

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