All I have to say is wow!! Food was tasty and came out quick. It was busy, (about a hour wait) which is what was expected. It was definitely worth the wait and every penny. Restaurant was very clean and spacious as well. We will definitely be back!! read more

Zen Dumpling - Stir Fried Green Beans, Chili Wontons, & Cucumber Salad. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Finally dumplings in Brandon!!!! Amazing dinner (after a 1hr+ wait). The beef pancake rolls were great, super crispy. Service was great even though they were packed. Xlb were amazing and juicy. The menu was a little confusing about the dumplings vs bao dumplings vs baos (or on the menu they call them buns) but they have a photo menu you can scan on the table. The cucumber salad was meh but nothing to complain about. We didn't mean to order the braised pork buns (which ended up being the baos that are like tacos) but they were huge and super tasty! Will be back probably tomorrow hahah read more

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A terribly disappointing dinner. First, this was the only restaurant I've been to that didn't ask if we needed a child seat for my kid. Second, every time I had food in my mouth, someone came to ask me questions. Third, when I had two boxes of leftovers to take away, they didn't provide a bag. Fourth, while I was still eating, a staff member came and took my food away. Fifth, and most seriously, I suspect the server was racially discriminatory--repeating my words with a skeptical tone and look every time we spoke. I hope the owner and manager see this feedback. One last point: the hostess at the front would be better suited as a model, since she's so good at keeping a cold, expressionless face. read more

Zen Dumpling - Awful dinner. Hostess very racist. No child seat offered. Constantly interrupted while eating. Food taken away prematurely. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Our new favorite spot! Been here twice and everything we've tried has been delicious: Braised pork bun, sweet&sour baby rib, fried rice, Braised pork belly noodle soup and the green beans are INSANE, I crave them all the time now. Ambiance is so cute in here and even the food runners and bussers are extremely sweet. Shout out to our server Jess who steered us in the right direction and helped us order. We were so excited to eat we didn't get a pic this time but here's one from last time! read more

Zen Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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This place the was so good we had the most sweetest server named Cha always so friendly with us and always made sure we were taken care of. read more

Zen Dumpling - Stir fried green beans, a Shanghai dumpling and pork soup dumplings with a mango green tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Finally!! Some Xiao Long Bao in Tampa! I've been complaining for years that there wasn't any quality XLB and now there is! The dumplings are delicious - I tried the Chili wontons, Truffle, Pork with Crab, and Chicken XLB. The Chili wontons, Truffle and Crab are the best. Also tried the Shanghai fried dumplings - love the crispy bottoms. The only dish I strongly disliked was their Beef Noodle Soup...the broth was reminiscent of pho? And there wasn't much flavor to it. The beef definitely wasn't braised enough. No spice. Also not sure why there were carrots in there. The noodles weren't bouncy or chewy either. Service is great, quick, helpful, and attentive. The space itself isn't huge but has enough seats and space between so you're not walking sideways. Decor is adorable! Would recommend going here under one condition: Eat the dumplings, skip the noodles. Definitely coming back for the XLB! read more

Great server Adriano, signature bao pan fried was amazing. Spicy cucumber salad to start light and crisp. Busy but good came out fast and was delicious! Will definitely be back read more

Food was amazing tried the bao pork buns the steam pork dumplings and fried chicken. The ambiance speaks for itself nice lighting very quiet and peaceful very much zen and the service was very fast the waiter gave recommendations and kept checking to see what I needed and if I'm enjoying the recommendations I will def be back again. read more

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Really good soup dumplings!! Jess was our waitress and she was really nice and the service was amazing! :P We always come here when we want soup dumplings. read more

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Zen Dumpling is always great! Perfect stop for lunch on a hot day. Food always tastes spot on and is not too heavy but with just right portions. Our waiter today was Gabe and he was great, friendly and fast, and very polite. Great as always! read more

Food was absolutely amazing. I can't remember the last time I had fried rice this good. Soup dumplings are my favorite thing on the planet at the moment. And our waiter, Adriano, was a delight. read more

Zen Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Third review on Yelp. Ambiance...nice & clean. Sorry no pictures of the inside. You going to have to trust me. Service...I can see 6-7 server, which is plenty for the size of the dining area. Server said food will come out fast, after we turn in our order; he was right. So far so good. Only negative was I had to flag down the waiter for napkins 5 mins after receiving appetizer & soup. Food...got 5 items on the menu: Spicy Cucumber Salad, Hot & Sour Soup, Steam Shrimp & Pork Dumplings, Signature XLB (Soup Dumplings) Sampler, & Mongolian Beef. Here is the low down. Spicy Cucumber Salad...my wife likes it; I thought it was on the bland side, but I can eat very spicy food. For me it had a hint of heat. Texture & quality was good. Hot & Sour Soup...my wife liked. My thoughts...quality & price is about right. Steam Shrimp & Pork Dumplings (6)...normal quality Dim Sum. Needs a dipping sauce; not enough flavor to eat it plain. All there was at the table was Soy Sauce & Black Vinegar. $11.50 for (6). Signature XLB (Soup Dumplings) Sampler (6)...presentation in a bamboo steamer was nice. Had 6 different Soup Dumplings in different colors. My first time having Soup Dumplings; it was okies. Given the price $15.95 (6), I wish there was 2 of each so my wife & I can try out each of them. Mongolian Beef...My favorite of the 5 items I ordered. It was good & they put a garnish of a flower on top for presentation. It was not necessary & my picture of it does not give it justice. There is more meat than you see in the picture, under the flower & lots of onion. Final thoughts...Hot & Sour Soup & entrees, which they only had 3 of on the menu, is about right for a Chinese restaurant. Their "bread & butter"...Soup Dumplings & other dim sums...I wish the price could have been a little lower. My 3 stars weighed heavily on pricing of the foods vs. ratio of quality & quantity. read more

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Our server was excellent. Charvina did a wonderful job and the food was delicious definitely preferred the soup dumpling over the steam dumpling but both delicious read more

Everything was delicious. Our waitress Charisma was great too. I did burn the hell out of my mouth on one of the dumplings but that's on me.

The food was amazing per usual. Our server Andy was very attentive and welcoming. He brought out our food immediately and it was hot and steaming! Thanks so much Zen Dumpling and Andy! We will be back! read more

Food was decent. pork soup dumplings the best but other items were just ok or overcooked. Service was very disappointing from Adriano (sp)? We told him this was our 1st time to this restaurant not knowing quantity and portion size, he took advantage of that to make us over order to increase his tip. Truly disappointed to be taken advantage of. For that I would NOT recommend zen dumpling at Brandon blvd. read more

Zen Dumpling - Restaurant in plaza - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

WOWOWOWOWOWWOOOOOOW!!! BRUHHHH THIS PLACE IS STRAIGHT-UP BOMBBBBB!!! 10s across the board. I am so glad Brandon finally has Zen Dumpling! First off--interior? GORGEOUS. Clean, warm, cozy... the kind of place you instantly feel at home in. Service? My mom and I had the most AMAZING server (young, blond hair, blue/green eyes--sir, if you're reading this, you're the GOAT ). He walked us through the menu, checked in the whole time, and was just so genuinely kind. The vibes? Immaculate. Now... the food. BBBRRRUUUHHHHH. The best meal I've had in a long time. Every dish was absolute perfection--timed so well that each one came out fresh, hot, and ready to devour. * Spicy cucumber salad DELISH & refreshing. I was thinking about it all day. * The ribs Cooked and seasoned to pure perfection. * Wontons 10/10, no notes. * Fried rice Don't even get me started... * Soup dumplings The main characters. I literally can't put into words how incredible they are. I was drooling just writing this part. Flavor? IMPECCABLE. Only "downside"? It's a little on the pricier side, which is dangerous because I want to eat here EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Totally worth it, though. Anyway... brb, leaving my house to go back. read more

It was very crowded upon arrival and stayed busy the whole time we were there. However the text updates was very accurate on wait time and convenient. I had a large stroller and the hostess' went out of their way to see that we were sitting at a comfortable table to accommodate our large party and stroller regardless that the restaurant was very busy. Our waitress Ann was phenomenal and extremely attentive. We spilt a soup and were surprised with another one for free as well as a lot of help to quickly clean up. Best of all was the food, fresh delicious and fast with large portions yet very affordable prices. I highly recommend! read more

The soup dumplings were beautiful and full of soup. Though there were supposed to be different flavors, it seemed they were pretty much the same. The Kaarage chicken was juicy and flavorful. I would have liked a bit of spicy mayo on the side for dipping. The scallion pancake was okay, and the gyoza were good, though would have liked a dipping sauce, not just soy sauce. Service was good. read more

Sienna was amazing!!! She provided quick and efficient service and was really helpful when it came to ordering! I have a few allergies but her knowledge of the menu made it easy to decide what to order! The food was delicious- I really enjoyed the beef pan fried dumplings, the cucumber salad and the chicken and mushroom dumplings!! I have dined here a few times since this location opened, but the experience with Sienna was particularly noteworthy! read more

I saw this restaurant on TikTok and had to try it since our whole family is a sucker for Asian cuisine. Let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! The service, selection, and food was great. I think we ordered every dumpling you can get lol. We had to try it all. We lived their soups, noodle, and rice dishes as well. Can't wait to go back! read more

A group of four of us came here on a Saturday night, the wait was around an hour. Small waiting area inside, so we stood outside. Once we were sat, service was quick and food came out even quicker. They serve every dish as it comes, since they do not have heat lamps. We ordered a variety to split, which was a great way to sample a large part of the menu. The soup dumplings and green beans were the highlight. The mango green tea was also amazing! read more

Zen Dumpling - Cucumber salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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What used to be a Hawaiian poke bowl place is now a Chinese place. We were surprised to see this as we wanted to try the poke place but too late. Anyway what a great find! Zen Dumpling, as it is now named is a jewel hiding in the AMC Regency Plaza on Rt 60 at I-75. Busy on a Saturday afternoon, Xmas shoppers, including us, it was a short wait for a booth, staff was super nice. Once seated a menu on a slip of paper is placed on your table with a pen. Didn't take long to figure out it was a you choose what you want, mark up the slip and a waitress comes by and picks it up. We had quite @ few questions (first timers) and she was happy to answer all our questions. Wasn't long before the food showed up, Mongolian Beef with white rice and Vegetable noodles. It was piping hot and delicious! Very well made. The vibe here is causal and cool, we liked it a lot and will definitely come back to try more dishes. read more

Zen Dumpling - Vegetable noodles and Mongolian beef...yummy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

My son and I came all the way from Tampa to try this new Dumpling restaurant , it was packed and we had to wait over 20mn. The service was good, our waitress took care of us very good. The food was just okay, chili oil dumpling sauce wasn't spicy tastes kinda flat and the dumpling was soggy, hot sour soup was good but little too salty, braised beef noodle wasn't that good, the broth was blend, and all Xiao long bao skin was thick and soggy. We may come back next time we have guests. read more

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Zen Dumpling is a great addition to the Brandon area. They offer great sharing platter for families and friends. I would say for individuals, it will be more expensive to eat a variety of food than eating with others.I had their stir fried green beans and a few of the dumpling options which I all absolutely loved besides one. The service was great, they explained the menu well and how to use the sauces offered at the table. The ambience is impeccable with thought out table settings and aesthetic decor. For sure am impressed. read more

Greg was accommodating, and frequently stopped by to make sure our table was good, this is good sense of urgency, on top of that, the food was really good, everything was flavorful and consistent. Ambience is fitting too, love the presentation with food and decor. Will return. read more

FINALLY!! Fantastic, *real* soup dumplings have hit the Tampa Bay Area. I've tried a few places that claim to have soup dumplings, but always leave disappointed. Zen dumpling was the complete opposite! Hands down some of the best soup dumplings I've had in general, right up there with my favorite spots in NYC. We ordered the truffle pork, crab and pork, and the beef dumplings. Each one has a unique flavor and came out piping hot with a good amount of broth inside. My favorite had to be the truffle pork. It was not too heavy on the truffle, but nonetheless delightful. We also tried the stir fried noodles which were good, a lo mein type dish. The sweet and sour baby ribs were great as well, very tender. Great speedy service, cool modern vibes, and insanely good soup dumplings means I will surely be back soon read more

First time at Zen Dumpling. Ann was our server and she was helpful with ordering. We tried a lot off the menu. Food was amazing. Highly recommend coming here to eat. Relaxing atmosphere and very clean. read more

Zen Dumpling - Dinner at Zen Dumpling in Brandon, Florida - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

The service was exceptional, and the food was absolutely delicious. The freshly made dumplings melted in your mouth. The beef with broccoli was the best I have ever had. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

Zen Dumpling - Soup Dumpling sampler. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Amazing atmosphere. The food was delicious and fast. I like how a lot of the meals: plates are meant to be shareable or come in units. That way the table can order several dishes that everyone can try which makes it a lot more fun. The portion sizes are a bit small, but then again since you're meant to get a lot of dishes maybe it's with the expectation you order more. read more

Zen Dumpling - Cucumber salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Great food and Andrew was super friendly and helpful for our first time here. Definitely coming back.

Had a fantastic meal at Zen Dumpling. I will be honest, it's difficult to get into this place. They don't accept reservations and everything is first come first serve so I recommend putting your name in and then going to the nearby stores until it's close to time. That being said, the atmosphere was amazing, very beautiful. The location is difficult to get in and out of because it can be very busy but very close to everything. The service was great and the food was absolutely wonderful! We tried a lot of stuff. The green beans were killer, the chicken and beef soup dumplings were amazing, the Shanghai dumplings were tasty, the beef bao and special bao buns were great! I also got the Dan Dan noodles but that was my least favorite item, not that they were bad, just not fantastic like everything else. I can't wait to come back! Only downside is that it's a little pricey but worth it in my opinion. read more

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The service was great they did give me quite a few things wrong but were quick to notice their mistake and how great the food was made up for receiving wrong food items. read more

The food and portion sizes are good. Food comes out very quick and it's pretty inside.

Excellent service and great food. The food was fresh well served and the atmosphere was friendly environment. Waiting time was normal for a busy Friday evening. read more

always a great experience and and Haylee was great. food was fresh and the wait time was quick

Alyssa was amazing server!! Very good food and the seating outside was the highlight for me. read more

Zen Dumpling - Outside seating - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Great food and even better service! Shout out Sage for making our night! The beef pancake roll and Sage were reasons enough to return! read more

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The food was amazing , service was great, very busy get there early, would love to go back in the future . I really don't want to type anymore but it's u can't post u til I reach a certain amount of words... read more

I would like to give this place a single star. It's so good and already so busy. Caelan was an amazing server. The Beef pancake roll was one of the best dishes we had. Dan Dan noodles, chili wontons and the soup dumpling sampler were spot on and perfect. The truffle dumpling Was my wife's favorite and I loved the shrimp soup dumpling. I would pass on the signature steam bao and the braised beef bun. They were OK. The hostess really handled a busy crowd well. We felt taken care of. read more