Really slow to get food I ordered steamed dumplings, waited over 30 minutes. Only to find out that they gave my food to someone else . They didn't even apologize or compensate for the terribly long wait. Instead the store owner asked ME where the order went - how the heck am I supposed to know ?! When the dumplings finally did arrive they weren't even that good!! Better in New York City . It's really too bad it's not better food or service read more

I really enjoyed my lunch today. All the different dumplings were delicious. And the restaurant was scrupulously clean. All the staff was very helpful. Will definitely return! read more

Best dumplings in town!!! The beef bulgogi and pork and shrimp are my favorite pan fried options! They let you split your order any way you chose so you can try multiple fillings at a time! The soup dumplings are my absolute favorite from here, however I don't recommend calling them in because they just aren't quite the same reheated. read more

The staff was friendly, the dumplings were fresh and everything was delicious. We loved that while ordering at the counter we could watch dumplings being made. We thought the prices were reasonable too! read more

I came in yesterday and they had pretty good dumplings. I personally prefer fried over steamed. The lady was so nice to me despite it being like my second time getting dumplings ever. I recommend the curry dumpling and the beef bulgogi and I think it was jalapeño and something else but anyways all the dumplings I've tried so far are really good so you won't have trouble finding something good read more

So thrilled to have stumbled upon this cute little dumpling shop! I went with a friend and we almost missed the location because it's at the very back of the Mosaic District, after walking past Great Gatherings. The staff was super friendly and kind and the place is nicely decorated but small. We tried all three of the chef's special dumplings and loved them all but the pork dumplings were our favorite! They are all handmade and have the perfect amount of filling. The dumplings are pan fried right before they are delivered to you. They are also served with iced green tea and a small side salad. The tea was unsweetened but refreshing and perfect with the dumplings. The salad was dressed with an Asian dressing and some apple slices and was very good! I would highly recommend District Dumplings and will definitely be visiting again to try more flavors :-) read more

I would give this place a 0/10 if I could.... To my fellow vegetarians, don't do it. It's not good. My friend and I tried all four vegetarian/vegan dumplings and they were horrible. No flavor. Barely fried (you have to choose for all 10 to be either fried or steamed). Squash and cheese was literally gag inducing. At $1 a dumpling, I would not recommend. Just go to your local grocery store and get frozen dumplings instead. read more

Here goes... i don't give out many bad reviews unless im seriously disappointed. We asked if we could do half bulgogi half basil chicken. The man who took our order was confused so repeated myself. He said "of course sure!". We sat down and he gave us a small noodle salad with a what seem to be soy and basalmic dressing.. it was the weirdest thing I've ever had. Not in a good way. Thr noodles were also cooked to death. It was the clear sweet potato starch noodle (japchae type noodle) so its supposed to be a bit chewy and springy, not soft AF. He also gave us two cups of "chilled" green tea. The tea was room temperature. Then the dumplings came out... it was allll BASIL CHICKEN. I took a bite to taste... it was hard to swallow. Not in a disgusting way, just.. not tasty.. at all. The basil was overwhelming, and the chicken had a smell to it, as if it wasn't fresh. Maybe their other dumplings dumplings tastes better, I'll never know because I'm never coming back. It seems like a sad Americanized place judging from the salad and the dumplings. ='( read more

The food is so disgusting and suck. The service is bad. Don't come if you don't want to waste your money!!!

I was really excited to try this place as I love dumplings and they have lots of vegetarian options, but unfortunately I was disappointed with the food. I ordered the Buddha's choice for myself and shared the veggie shumai, and unfortunately the blend of flavors in both was just off. Honestly, I've made better veggie fillings at home. Love the idea, love the veggie options, but the food did not deliver. read more

Amazing Dumplings at this place. Very flavorful and freshly made. Tried the chicken, squash, pork and celery and Bulogi Beef. Best out of the four was the Pork and Celery. Service was quick with food in a small place (seats about 30 people). read more

Pretty good! I stumbled upon this newly-opened dumpling place, and I was pleasantly surprised. I was a little worried that all this place would have were 3 types of dumplings, but I was proved wrong! This place doesn't show up on any map or Mosaic's website (and it doesn't really have its own website). It's located on Merrifield Cinema Dr., next to DGS Delicatessen. It's best to park in that back parking garage near the apartments. You can pick between house made dumplings or chef's picks - all of which have pretty interesting combinations of fillings. Plus, there are specials (today was an Asian-style quesadilla) and sandwiches/wraps. There are also drinks like hot/cold tea, fresh "juices" (I'll get to that later), wine and beer, and the bottled usuals (i.e soda and water). Today I got the house made dumplings option of butternut squash/cilantro/cheese, a chef's pick option of basil chicken, and the mango with soy milk "juice." It all came to $24 - 18 dumplings in all. I got mine to go, and the dumplings came with a free tea (!) - your choice of hot or cold - soy sauce and an apple/egg/lettuce salad. I liked both of my dumplings. The butternut squash was bright in color and lovely in flavor. I didn't really taste the cheese, but I didn't miss it. The basil chicken was also very well-seasoned and full of great flavor! You could see pieces of basil on the inside of each dumpling. I also liked the pan fried style - they were crispy just enough for my liking! I chose the cold tea, and it was a nice complement on a hot day. It reminded me of the free rice tea you may get at Korean places in place of water. Not too much flavor, but a good accompaniment to salty dumplings. The mango with soy milk was a very unfamiliar flavor. I tried it at first without the meal, and it wasn't bad. It is not sweet. The consistency reminded me of a blended drink, not really a juice. But they did use fresh mango! When I drank it with the dumplings, I ended up not liking it after all. I think it tastes better on its own. The salad was an interesting concept, combining apples and a hard boiled egg on lettuce. The seasoning on top was great. I ended up eating 12 dumplings and felt pretty satisfied. I might eat the rest later tonight as a snack... There were free samples of the meats on the main counter. The place has about 7 tables, some meant for larger groups and others for 3-4 people. The people here are super friendly and happy to serve! The food is pretty much made to order, so don't expect microwaved frozen dumplings here. I love that. It may take more time to complete a meal or take out order, but it leads to really tasty food. Bottom line: this place is cute! The dumplings are delicious. read more

Their dumplings are really delicious! Came in on a rainy night, the staff was super friendly and helpful. I really like how they creatively mix traditional and fusion dumplings. A place great for foodie and casual hangout. Two chopsticks up! read more

Had a mixed flavors of dumplings this evening, and everyone of them taste really good. Especially love the soup dumplings and pecking duck dumplings. They remind me the taste of home. read more

I was glad for this place to open considering how much I love dumplings. I guess the place is going for that urban style of ordering and eating. The place has simple decor inside and everyone was polite when ordering. I ordered the Bulgogi dumplings (10 pieces) $10 which seemed a little expensive. I think they were tasty and probably the best part was that they seemed fresh. But in all honesty I do not think worth $10. But maybe that may work in this area. read more

Nice Sunday afternoon lunch here - very friendly staff who take time to explain the menu items. We had the squash and cheese, the Lori and eggplant, beef and tomato, edamame, basil chicken, and bulgogi beef. Flavors were all really good. Probably the chicken could use something to counter the basil but - if you stuck three more of them in front of me, I would eat them without complaint. Fair prices @ 10/$9.99. Definitely will come back. read more

First time here and all I can say is that it's a cute small shop with very friendly staff. I came with my boyfriend and we ordered the pork and shrimp dumplings, soup dumplings, and the bulgogi dumplings (my favorite was the bulgogi, boyfriends favorite was all the them lol) The staff was very friendly she probably could tell it was our first time and helped us feel comfortable by making sure we had everything we needed. read more

Nice little shop out there in the 'burbs, good energy, clean and full of a diverse clientele. On my first visit, I tried the soup dumplings. Each had a proper burst of broth on biting into it, but the wrapper was a bit too thick and doughy. On my second visit, I tried several of the many different varieties available as an assortment. Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference between the basil chicken and the shrimp/pork or the ones supposedly flavored with ginger. I mean, they were certainly edible, so I'd order and eat them again if I were in the neighborhood and hungry. But as a dumpling afficionada, that's a fail, and I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more

I've never heard of the place but it sounded pretty interesting so I decided to stop by. It was pretty nifty on the inside and the decor was cute. Since it was empty I figured it would be pretty quick to get my food. I looked at the chalkboard menu then the lady asked me what I wanted to order. She showed me a list of the favorites and told me I could mix and match. I went ahead with the bugolgi and house original since they sounded pretty good. As I waited, I was given a little appetizer and some (cold) green tea which was nice. I waited for a bit and felt the wait was kind of long considering I was the only one in there for a while. About 15 mins later my food came out. I had to remind them it was to go but they packed it up for me quickly. As I was walking I ate a few. They were pretty hot which was nice but I wasn't too impressed with the taste. It didn't really have any flavor like I thought it would, I was a bit disappointed as I paid $10 and some change for them. read more

These dumplings are amazing!! Definitely not a "Dumpling Disappointment". You have full view of the kitchen so you can see them making your food in front of you. Service was lovely, will come again :) read more

Found this place to be just so-so. Went on the basis of the ratings but did not find the dumplings to be particularly unique or tasty.

I came here for lunch with a friend. We both ordered 10 dumplings for $10. The restaurant is set up so that you order at the register and they bring you your order. The man at the counter was quite rude and rushed our order even though the restaurant was relatively empty. The meal comes with noodles and tea. My friend and I both thought the noodles were bland and the tea lacked flavor. We picked a variety of dumplings but when they came out we had no way of telling which was which. The dumplings were alright, definitely not anything special. I guess it was a decent lunch but not sure if I'd come back. read more

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Place is very cute and welcoming, but the needs to work on their dumpling recipe. I ordered the basil chicken and my friend got the bulgogi beef. The chicken dumplings tasted like dumplings I had gotten from the frozen food aisle at the grocery store. The beef dumplings were a little better but not by a lot. I won't be going back here. read more

The ambiance as you enter is trendy! It is a hidden gem due to the construction projects in the area. The service was excellent, and the food was delightful and filling. The portion size is just right! The wall decor is cute, and while there was no access to wifi, I did enjoy reading at this spot. I look forward to ordering food here again soon! Parking thankfully was not difficult to find-mid week. I had to walk a few feet from where I parallel parked and it was not far at all. Let me add the dumplings here are handmade fast, the epitome of fresh! You can mix different flavors, allowing more than one flavor of choice. I tried five flavors all cooked well, and they all tasted good. read more

What a great find. We loved the soup dumplings and bulgogi. Will be back to sample other flavors.

The dumplings here are AMAZING. There are so many options, and as a vegetarian I am really happy to see a lot of veggie dumplings that are packed with flavor and not at all boring! I definitely recommend trying this place out. read more

Firs time trying district dumplings. My first impression was good, the cashier and the owner were both very friendly and conversational. The dumplings were 10/10. I tried the bulgogi dumpling and chicken pesto. Bulgogi was good but the chicken pesto was to die for. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a light meal. read more

This place is great! My family and I went there tonight. All of the fillings are made on premises daily- we had the beef, chicken, and pork dumplings and just shared them all between us. They tasted fresh and the fillings were excellent. Each order of dumplings came with cold green tea and a small salad which were both really nice compliments to the meal. Will definitely go back there! read more

Delicious potsticker style dumplings. My favorite was the basil chicken which surprised me. We had a few service hiccups while we were there but they were remedied with many apologies, smiles, and free food so all's well that ends with a full tummy. The Food: We had basil chicken, shrimp & pork, and bulgogi. I really enjoyed the basil chicken the best. Basil can be quite a strong flavor, and I loved how it popped out at me. While you are waiting for your dumplings, the team comes around with hot tea and glass noodles. The noodles were a nice appetizer, and we all slurped them down quickly. I said no to the hot tea and stuck with water. The Service: They either forgot to put our order in the queue, or didn't tell us they were out of premade one type of our dumplings (we got different stories). But whatever it was, we had some hungry kids and had to watch several tables get served before us that came in after (it's an order, get a number, and sit type of establishment). One of the owners came over to speak with us and see what happened, but instead of asking us if we just wanted another type of dumpling faster, we were told the dumpling was being made and it would just take longer. Hmm, not my choice! They seem to deliver the noodles based on the number of people at your table, not your number of dumpling orders, so when it says noodle and tea with every order, don't expect three orders of noodles if you ordered three sets of dumplings. They will count people at your table and give 1 per every 2 people or so. However, if you pipe up and ask for more, that is readily given. Once the service issue was discovered, we were given a free quesadilla. Really interesting option at a dumpling place but it was tasty, we went with it. The Location: This is slightly off the main Mosaic drag, and you may therefore have slightly better luck finding parking (hahaha). That's a plus and a minus as again, street parking may be more available, but it's further away from the main garages. The restaurant and bathrooms are very clean. They only have one highchair, so if there's another family with a baby/toddler that gets there before you, you are SOL. All said, we will definitely go back as it is relatively fast and tasty food at a decent price. read more

If you're wanting fast, this isn't where you'll get it. Waited over 30 minutes for dumpling order. They're good but not good enough for a long wait. read more

The hand-made dumplings here are great. Note that this place doesn't have much else aside from the dumplings. I believe they have a sandwich and a few other items, but come here for the dumplings and don't expect to see all sorts of other dishes. read more

Glad District Dumplings is there to provide variety in the Mosaic District's food offerings. The soup dumplings and steamed shumai are just average (at best) -- you can get much better quality for much less at places in Maryland, but of course you have to drive to Maryland. It is nice that there are different dumpling fillings that you can't normally find elsewhere. It's a bit annoying the minimum order is 10, but I suppose its understandable for them to manage during busy times. You can mix shumai and dumplings if you order them steamed. read more

Excellent pork and celery dumplings. Better than expected and served fresh and hot. I enjoyed every bite. I've eaten a lot of dumplings and these are right at the top of the list. 4.5 stars is more accurate a rating. Minus a half because they are a little pricey. I look forward to going back. read more

$10 for 10 dumplings. You can mix and match different types. The food is amazing. 10/10 highly recommend.

Yummy! We got the butternut squash/cheese and beef/tomato. 10 for $9.99 with green tea and a little noodle salad. It was a great, filling-but-not-heavy lunch. read more

I absolutely love the place! Have only been here twice, but the dumplings are always spot on. They have a myriad of flavors; not your standard boring restaurant. You can get them flash fried or steamed. Staff is incredibly friendly and if you look at the wall, you'll notice that there's a cookbook that was written by the owner. read more

Great casual place for dumplings! Walked in without expecting much, but was surprised to see a variety of offerings. We stuck to vegetarian food and were pleasantly surprised at so many options. We had the Kale, Edamame, Butternut Squash and the Buddha's Feast(?). Also has the "RJM", which was pretty good and very filling. Kale (with corn) was the best, and Butternut Squash and Buddha's feast were pretty good too. Edamame, we didn't like as much, I guess as it was mixed with Taro. The complimentary tea and the noodle-salad served up was very good as well! Definitely coming back and bringing friends as well. read more

A simple spot for delicious dumplings. There's not much else to say! They serve Chinese-style dumplings and shumai, and nothing else. My husband and I ordered a variety of dumplings and loved them all. I also got some honey citron tea, which helped cut the salt and oil from the dumplings. The tea was perfect, and had real pieces of citrus (persimmon?) in it. We will definitely be returning for a nice little meal out. read more

I really like this place- dumplings are great, especially the squash and the pork. The free tea thrown in doesn't hurt either! This was my second time and I decided to try a sandwich. And I know most people will be coming for the dumplings, but these sandwiches aren't to be missed either. They're similar to Vietnamese sandwiches but I've never seen anything quite like this one. They all have a mushroom sauce, cilantro, lettuce, and a little pickled radish. I chose the tofu one and it was delicious; definitely a hidden gem on the menu, and I don't know anywhere else that makes anything quite like it. My experience was very different from the one star review below, but I don't know on what planet handmade dumplings are a 2-3 minute food. You can get that from your microwave at home if that's what you want. read more

Moved to DC from San Francisco and have been searching for a good dumpling place to satisfy our high standards. District dumpling more than delivered! If you like delicious food, go here! read more