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Got some takeout and was quite impressed. Ordered the pan fried buns and dan dan noodles. First of all, packaging was very fancy. One of the sauce containers (vinegar) still leaked on the way home though. The buns were way juicier than I anticipated. I was not careful with the first bun but learned my lesson. My biggest criticism is that the buns stuck to the little paper doily. I had to pick off bun to get all the paper off. The noodle dish was kinda basic. I didn't fully realize it had no protein but at least the sauce was good and quite spicy. Will definitely need to dine in to try the soup dumplings sometime. Also, I wish their order tracker notifies you when your order is ready. It could have been a coincidence, but it seemed like it progressed automatically to ready based the estimated time given when I placed my order.
I had a great lunch at Zen dumpling. I was immediately seated upon arrival. Although it was busy, it was very quiet and clean. I ordered the steamed shrimp and pork dumpling with Krispy Kreme beans and it was delicious. It was more on the price of your side, but not as expensive as other dumpling places in cities NYC in LA.
BEST SOUP DUMPLINGS IN TAMPA AREA! Zen dumpling is amazing. They have the best soup dumplings by far in this area. For those familiar with New York Chinatown soup dumplings, these are the closest comparison I have found. I would say they are more similar than DTF. The inside is casual and the service is super fast! You write down on a paper how many of each type of item you want and the server will bring it out to you! 10/10
We stopped by on a Sunday Afternoon and it was packed. I have been meaning to go for a while since I've heard good things. Our waitress was very kind, sociable, and attentive. She gave great food recommendations as well. The place is very modern and spacious. You order on the piece of paper and tally what you want similar to dim-sum What we ordered: - Thai Ice Tea: delicious!! You can't go wrong and they had these cute cups with the lids which are super convenient if you wanted to take it to-go! - Truffle Pork Soup dumpling: the star of the show! Great hint of truffle but not too overwhelming. Good flavor of the broth. Definitely try this and maybe their other soup dumplings! - Zen Chili Wontons: not too spicy (in case you were hesitant on spice) and one of my favorite dishes! Very delicious and would get again! - Pan fried Bao Bites: I love this concept and how you just eat it in one bite. The crisp pan fried bits paired well with the bao. Very delicious with dipping sauce - Shanghai Dumplings: my least favorite of everything we got. Very doughy and tasted like nothing/cardboard. Absolutely no flavor even with dipping sauce. I wouldn't get this again unfortunately, def not worth the money Overall very impressed with the food and my experience. I wouldn't definitely come back again and try more menu items! The prices are reasonable but if I lived closer, I would probably be a regular
Best girls night dinner! I recently went here with two of my friends and we loved it. We ordered a bunch of things to split so we were able to try so much and honestly that was the best way to do it. What we ordered: Spicy cucumber salad Stir-fry green beans Brown sugar boba tea Strawberry boba tea Truffle pork soup dumplings Chicken soup dumplings Braised pork belly buns Braised beef buns Pan-fried dumplings Signature steamed bao Chicken fried rice My standouts were the green beans, the strawberry fruit tea and the pan fried dumplings! I would definitely go back and try a few more things because everything looked so delicious!
We wanted to try something different and hubby chose Zen Dumpling. We had an hour wait to eat which was ok with no reservation on a Friday night. The restaurant was cute. They have a cool reservation checkin process that texts you when your table is ready and you can check the status of the number of tables ahead of you. I liked that they have an open view dumpling making part of the kitchen. Our waiter Tristan was awesome! He made some great recommendations. We enjoyed the beef pan fried dumplings, cabbage and pork dumplings, Mongolian beef and the Zha Jiang Noodles. The noodles were Tristan's recommendation and was absolutely delicious! We had a lychee soju to drink. Overall we were pleased. We'd try this place again. The menu is ecpa
Zen dumpling is the closest thing you'll get to Din Tai Fung in Tampa. It is still delicious and has amazing service and overall restaurant atmosphere. I love coming here and getting all sorts of things on the menu.
4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 02/02/2026 Our son who lives in the area was interested in trying this place with us and we were definitely intrigued - as not only do we like trying new things, but what we read about this place sounded great! The smaller plate concept is perfect for me, as I really enjoy trying a few bites of multiple different things and this format enabled all of us to sample a variety of dishes on the menu. I'm almost 4 months behind in getting these pictures posted and getting the review written...but the positive memories of everything that we tasted are still pretty strong. Since the list of the dishes we ordered and tried is quite lengthy and there wasn't a single one of them that we didn't like, I'll just list everything that we ordered here and you can find pictures of each below as well as in the embedded video. For our dinner we had the following (see the order form we filled out at the restaurant below as well as a QR code to see pictures of all of their menu items in the pictures below): - Spicy Cucumber Salad - Soup Dumpling w/ Pork (6) - Pan Fired Bao Bites (8) - Dan Dan Noodle - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Fried Rice (Chicken) - Beef Pancake Roll - Zen Chili Wontons (6) - Signature Xlb Sampler (6) If you found this review helpful, please Share, Follow & Like.
This establishment was amazing loved everything it has to offer. First and foremost my kudos to our server Adriano, he did an amazing job. He was very attentive and informative as to what was available in the menu and recommendations. The ambiance was great and family oriented place. Plenty of parking in the plaza so no worries on that. As far as the dumplings; they were delicious and freshly made there on the spot, of which you can view the behind the scenes and watch them make the Dumplings very impressive. The techniques and the quickness was a site to see. Everything was amazing from the Soup Dumplings to the Fried Rice and the Edamame. Great restaurant will definitely be back with family and friends to share what I experienced...
The vibe in here is immaculate, the dumpling lights on the ceiling to the food and service is great. Completely understand why it's so busy. Had the dumpling sampler and everything on it was delicious. The Mongolian beef was spicy but super flavorful so I didn't mind it and came with rice. The taro boba wasn't too sweet but amazing. Super creamy. Recommend
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.
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.
Exceptional service by server Tristan. Food was as authentic and tasty as one can get! Always a pleasure to eat and be served by a professional server... chopsticks up for Tristan.
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Got some takeout and was quite impressed. Ordered the pan fried buns and dan dan noodles. First of all, packaging was very fancy. One of the sauce containers (vinegar) still leaked on the way home though. The buns were way juicier than I anticipated. I was not careful with the first bun but learned my lesson. My biggest criticism is that the buns stuck to the little paper doily. I had to pick off bun to get all the paper off. The noodle dish was kinda basic. I didn't fully realize it had no protein but at least the sauce was good and quite spicy. Will definitely need to dine in to try the soup dumplings sometime. Also, I wish their order tracker notifies you when your order is ready. It could have been a coincidence, but it seemed like it progressed automatically to ready based the estimated time given when I placed my order. read more
I had a great lunch at Zen dumpling. I was immediately seated upon arrival. Although it was busy, it was very quiet and clean. I ordered the steamed shrimp and pork dumpling with Krispy Kreme beans and it was delicious. It was more on the price of your side, but not as expensive as other dumpling places in cities NYC in LA. read more
BEST SOUP DUMPLINGS IN TAMPA AREA! Zen dumpling is amazing. They have the best soup dumplings by far in this area. For those familiar with New York Chinatown soup dumplings, these are the closest comparison I have found. I would say they are more similar than DTF. The inside is casual and the service is super fast! You write down on a paper how many of each type of item you want and the server will bring it out to you! 10/10 read more
We stopped by on a Sunday Afternoon and it was packed. I have been meaning to go for a while since I've heard good things. Our waitress was very kind, sociable, and attentive. She gave great food recommendations as well. The place is very modern and spacious. You order on the piece of paper and tally what you want similar to dim-sum What we ordered: - Thai Ice Tea: delicious!! You can't go wrong and they had these cute cups with the lids which are super convenient if you wanted to take it to-go! - Truffle Pork Soup dumpling: the star of the show! Great hint of truffle but not too overwhelming. Good flavor of the broth. Definitely try this and maybe their other soup dumplings! - Zen Chili Wontons: not too spicy (in case you were hesitant on spice) and one of my favorite dishes! Very delicious and would get again! - Pan fried Bao Bites: I love this concept and how you just eat it in one bite. The crisp pan fried bits paired well with the bao. Very delicious with dipping sauce - Shanghai Dumplings: my least favorite of everything we got. Very doughy and tasted like nothing/cardboard. Absolutely no flavor even with dipping sauce. I wouldn't get this again unfortunately, def not worth the money Overall very impressed with the food and my experience. I wouldn't definitely come back again and try more menu items! The prices are reasonable but if I lived closer, I would probably be a regular read more
18 days ago
Best girls night dinner! I recently went here with two of my friends and we loved it. We ordered a bunch of things to split so we were able to try so much and honestly that was the best way to do it. What we ordered: Spicy cucumber salad Stir-fry green beans Brown sugar boba tea Strawberry boba tea Truffle pork soup dumplings Chicken soup dumplings Braised pork belly buns Braised beef buns Pan-fried dumplings Signature steamed bao Chicken fried rice My standouts were the green beans, the strawberry fruit tea and the pan fried dumplings! I would definitely go back and try a few more things because everything looked so delicious! read more
2 months ago
We wanted to try something different and hubby chose Zen Dumpling. We had an hour wait to eat which was ok with no reservation on a Friday night. The restaurant was cute. They have a cool reservation checkin process that texts you when your table is ready and you can check the status of the number of tables ahead of you. I liked that they have an open view dumpling making part of the kitchen. Our waiter Tristan was awesome! He made some great recommendations. We enjoyed the beef pan fried dumplings, cabbage and pork dumplings, Mongolian beef and the Zha Jiang Noodles. The noodles were Tristan's recommendation and was absolutely delicious! We had a lychee soju to drink. Overall we were pleased. We'd try this place again. The menu is ecpa read more
8 days ago
Zen dumpling is the closest thing you'll get to Din Tai Fung in Tampa. It is still delicious and has amazing service and overall restaurant atmosphere. I love coming here and getting all sorts of things on the menu. read more
4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 02/02/2026 Our son who lives in the area was interested in trying this place with us and we were definitely intrigued - as not only do we like trying new things, but what we read about this place sounded great! The smaller plate concept is perfect for me, as I really enjoy trying a few bites of multiple different things and this format enabled all of us to sample a variety of dishes on the menu. I'm almost 4 months behind in getting these pictures posted and getting the review written...but the positive memories of everything that we tasted are still pretty strong. Since the list of the dishes we ordered and tried is quite lengthy and there wasn't a single one of them that we didn't like, I'll just list everything that we ordered here and you can find pictures of each below as well as in the embedded video. For our dinner we had the following (see the order form we filled out at the restaurant below as well as a QR code to see pictures of all of their menu items in the pictures below): - Spicy Cucumber Salad - Soup Dumpling w/ Pork (6) - Pan Fired Bao Bites (8) - Dan Dan Noodle - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Fried Rice (Chicken) - Beef Pancake Roll - Zen Chili Wontons (6) - Signature Xlb Sampler (6) If you found this review helpful, please Share, Follow & Like. read more
This establishment was amazing loved everything it has to offer. First and foremost my kudos to our server Adriano, he did an amazing job. He was very attentive and informative as to what was available in the menu and recommendations. The ambiance was great and family oriented place. Plenty of parking in the plaza so no worries on that. As far as the dumplings; they were delicious and freshly made there on the spot, of which you can view the behind the scenes and watch them make the Dumplings very impressive. The techniques and the quickness was a site to see. Everything was amazing from the Soup Dumplings to the Fried Rice and the Edamame. Great restaurant will definitely be back with family and friends to share what I experienced... read more
33 minutes ago
The vibe in here is immaculate, the dumpling lights on the ceiling to the food and service is great. Completely understand why it's so busy. Had the dumpling sampler and everything on it was delicious. The Mongolian beef was spicy but super flavorful so I didn't mind it and came with rice. The taro boba wasn't too sweet but amazing. Super creamy. 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
5 months ago
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
2 months ago
Exceptional service by server Tristan. Food was as authentic and tasty as one can get! Always a pleasure to eat and be served by a professional server... chopsticks up for Tristan. read more
5 months ago
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
3 months ago
The food at Zen Dumpling was honestly the highlight of our visit. We ordered the black pepper shrimp with fried rice, and it was absolutely incredible. The black pepper shrimp was packed with flavor and honestly to die for. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up visiting another Zen Dumpling location later on just so we could order that same dish again! The prices were also very reasonable, especially for the quality and portions. Unfortunately, the service didn't match how great the food was. Our server only stopped by once to refill our drinks, and after that, it felt like we were either forgotten or completely ignored. We had a hard time getting his attention, which made the overall dining experience a little disappointing. That said, the food alone is enough to keep us coming back. We'll definitely be back for the black pepper shrimp, we'll just be hoping for a different server next time. With service that matches the food, this place would easily be one of our favorite restaurants. read more
This place was amazing! The service was was great and the greet as you come through the door was everything. The Soup Dumplings was fix to prefection . The atmosphere was calm, relaxing and inviting. I will definitely be back when I come back to visit ! read more
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4 months ago
Super delicious dumpling restaurant worth the drive from Palm harbor. The decor is modern and bright. Feels very relaxing inside. There was a wait but it wasn't long for how busy they were. The food was absolutely delicious. The soup dumplings are my favorite but everything was great. Our server was so friendly and walked us through everything. I ordered the taro milk tea and my friends for the strawberry grean tea. Both were the perfect amount of sweet. We loved the pork soup dumplings, mini bao bites and scallion pancakes. 10 out of 10 I would come again! read more
25 days ago
First time coming here. I really enjoyed it. Almost everything was pretty good, my favorite being the chicken kaarage. Didn't really care for the ribs though. The pancakes were cool and the pork belly soup was amazing. The service was a tiny bit slow but got better towards the end. I will definitely be coming back read more
2 months ago
This place had been recommended to me for a very long time, and we finally got to go for lunch! It was right after they opened that we got there but quickly filled up as we dined. Every food item was superb, these were definitely some of the most authentic soup dumplings I've had in the States. Bursting (no pun intended) with flavor, fantastic texture, and steamed to perfection. The salad and bubble teas were also surprisingly good. The environment was very cozy, with steamer baskets everywhere as decoration. The only complaint I have is they only have one restroom stall for women, so there's almost always a line. Our server was attentive and friendly, and generally the vibe in the restaurant was very pleasant as well. Will definitely come again! read more
7 months ago
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
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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Highly recommended and delicious cuisines. The food is fresh, flavorful, and tasty with every bite. The service here was excellent... The atmosphere is perfect for any and every occasion. This is a must try and a 10 outta 10 for me. I think you'll enjoy it too. read more
4 months ago
This place is awesome! Friendly snd quick service, reasonable prices, and amazing food with good portions! I have been back to multiple times since my first time because I've enjoyed it that much. A great casual place to grab lunch or dinner. All of my food has been amazing, but I'm so happy to finally find soup dumplings in Tampa! read more
This was my first time here! Everything about this place was great. It is decorated so cute and fresh. The food was phenomenal. We barely started eating and already had plans for what we would order next time! We will absolutely be back. The waitress was so nice. She was so sweet and answered all of our silly questions and even held some leftovers in the back for us as our table was loaded with all the food we had ordered to try! read more
7 months ago
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
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
1 month ago
This place was such a good experience. We tried a few items on the menu and we had the best server, Hayden. He was so knowledgeable about the menu, helped us pick out what to try and even made us a dip for our dumplings that was absolutely delicious! We had the chicken soup dumplings, cucumbers, scallion pancake, and bao buns and EVERYTHING was delicious. I will be thinking about this meal for a while and will definitely be back! read more
7 months ago
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
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
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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