Updating my review. Came in for dinner while in town. Greeted shortly after I walked in. Order was taken fast, and the servers brought the items over quickly, too. $3 for a can of soda still. Food was excellent. Had the chicken xiao long bao, shrimp and zucchini dumplings, chicken steamed dumplings, beef dumplings and kale salad with sesame dressing. Place has been remodeled since I was last here; looks good. Very clean. Restroom was also clean. read more

TL;DR: Kid got severe food poisoning, will never come back. We had lunch here today after our Costco trip. Our toddler developed severe food poisoning symptoms: By 8 PM he had diarrhea, followed by severe vomiting at 10:30 PM. We have been frequent customers, but after this experience, we will never go back. Management needs to investigate their food safety protocols immediately. Here are the items my son ate: Pork & Crab Xiao Long Bao, Pork & Shrimp dumplings and Shrimp & Zucchini dumplings. Another note: I had the Spicy (Ma La) Noodles today and immediately returned it as the soup just tasted like soap water. Not sure what's going on there. read more

Quick service and friendly staff. We ordered vegetable potstickers, green onion pancakes and Dan Dan noodles . Everything was yummy. It has become a go to place for me. The best part is good portion sizes and it's reasonably priced. Highly recommend their ube tea. read more

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Food is really good, very small portions. Service is not so good . Ambience is excellent read more

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I've only visited this location twice. Once a couple of years ago and again recently. The place is very clean and has a nice atmosphere. We went during lunch, and it was surprisingly slow. I hadn't returned before because I felt the selection wasn't great, but I decided to give it another try. Unfortunately, the flavors were just as underwhelming as I remembered, even though I ordered different dishes this time. It was okay overall, but I probably won't be back. The service, however, was good and the staff were very nice. This was just my experience, though others may enjoy it more. read more

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Solid chain across the board. We went here on Christmas Day which was pretty nice they're open. Came around 6 and didn't have to wait long for a table. The location has a decent amount of parking/tables. We had a lovely server who remembered the off menu item of fried rice, which we wanted to order anyway. He was very attentive but not overbearing or rushed us in any way. We got the fried rice (toddler enjoyed), beef pancake roll, pan fried Q bao (toddler also enjoyed), pork and shrimp potsticker, zha jiang mian noodles and banana bread dessert. The noodles were pretty disappointing because it was not really black bean saucy enough. The other dishes were solid. There was another server helping out and he was just super pushy and rushed us. When we paid for the check, I wanted to use my rewards but he charged my husband so quickly on the machine it got missed. They close at 9 but it was probably only 7 or so, not packed and people were still getting seated.. not sure why such a rush. It just put a sour taste in my mouth with him. read more

With Din Tai Fung as the gold standard, this place is disappointing. The steamed soup dumpling is ok to good but the dough is thicker than I like. The fried rice has a heavy soy sauce taste and is just a bit better than Panda Express. The potstickers were a bit undercooked and not crispy. The kale was good. The beef noodle was ok. The beef was tender and the noodle had a good texture. The flavor was salty and not fulfilling. The restaurant looked nice and clean. The waitstaff were nice. read more

The vegan vegetable dumplings were outstanding. And filling! Also loved the kale salad with sesame dressing. The sweet and sour cucumber dish was very cool in presentation but too greasy/oily for me. It felt slimy. It got worse towards the end. Of the noodles we ordered (3 kinds) none were very good and we didn't finish them. Dan dan, yibin, and spicy ma la. I think it was the yibin that everyone disliked the most, We all have a very strong garlic after taste which none of us appreciate. read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - Issaquah - Chinese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

We've eaten at the DoughZone Issaquah location several times and have always had a great meal. We always order our standards: soup dumplings, cold sesame noodles, scallion pancakes, one of the buns (type varies) and also often DanDan noodles. We've also brought friends and family here a few times. Every once in a while they've run out of the soup dumplings, which is so disappointing because this is the main reason we come. This happened the last time we were there, and although we did find something else to order which was delicious, it wasn't quite the same without the soup dumplings. Staff is always nice, though sometimes they've forgotten to bring the ginger to add to the vinegar and soy sauce a couple of times when serving XZJ (soup dumplings). Also, even when it's been quiet, we've been required to sign in at the kiosk, which I don't really understand. Always a solid dining experience and we will definitely go back . read more

Very bad customer service. I got there today at my lunch and didn't have much time. Food come out slow, give me a bill even I still waiting for food. And I waiting for almost an hour, and I ask the waitress where is my noodle. She is kind not happy, and rude on me. I never like to give the business bad reviews like this because I also a business owner. Never come back a gain and the noodles not good too. read more

My family has been coming to this restaurant for years. We love the clean space and simple ordering system. I love that you can add yourself to the waitlist in advance through Yelp. My sister usually takes care of ordering for us and all of it is always delicious. I love how savoury their dishes are and there's always a good ratio of meat to dough in their food. Most recently when we went to Dough Zone, we arrive fifteen minutes before the restaurant closed and they still seated us and served us so we really appreciated them accommodating us. read more

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This is my favorite Dough Zone restaurant. I have been to other Dough Zone locations, but those places are not as good as this Issaquah location for many reasons. This location is close to I-90, so easy access from the high way. The parking lot is usually full, but there is an additional parking lot behind the building, which is normally empty. Compared with other locations, this place is generally easier to get in without waiting for too long. The quality of this place is more consistent than other locations. The staff is friendly in general. It's also quick to get my order. The seating is spacious, so I don't need to hear others' conversations. The food is delicious, and its quality is generally consistent. Other locations do have issues with food quality consistency. A few things that made me only give 4 stars: 1. The restrooms are not clean. It seems that they don't send people to maintain regularly. 2. Once you finish every plate on the table, they will bring the check to rush you pay. This happened a few times where there were still many tables available and there was nobody waiting. In order to stay longer to chat with friends, I normally have to order more drinks or snacks. But then they will bring the updated check once the additional order came to the table. 3. They sometimes have new items that are not listed on the order sheet, so we will have to order verbally instead of writing down on the sheet. (They give me an order sheet for us to pick up what we want and the servants will come to confirm.) Sometimes the servants forget if they didn't write it down immediately. read more

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Food was ok, but their cucumber doesn't taste the same. I've been to other locations in Bellevue and Renton. The customer service is very different or maybe it's just how Issaquah customer service is. We came during lunch hour which was not too busy, only had about 6 tables including ours. I noticed they catered more towards white people and not once did the server check on us, only to take our order. My husband decided to pay up front as we left. Customer service could use some fixing IMO. read more

Had an enjoyable lunch here. It's much cheaper than Din Tang Fung and in my opinion, more flavorful. My favorite was the pork soup dumplings. Of course, you have to get some cucumber! I just wish they had the green beans like Din Tang Fung and the fried rice / chow mein. However, still good and definitely worth checking out. Service is prompt and friendly. Will be back to another Dough Zone soon. read more

Our Go-To Spot for Quick, Delicious Chinese Food! Dough Zone has become our regular favorite when we're craving flavorful Chinese food without the wait. The service is fast, the food is consistently good, and the prices are super reasonable -- a winning combo! What We Tried: Dan Dan Noodles, Pork & Shrimp Potstickers, Green Onion Noodles, Pork Wontons in Hot & Sour Sauce, Green Onion Pancake, Vegetable Potstickers Verdict: Must-Try: * Dan Dan Noodles - rich, spicy, and full of flavor * Pork & Shrimp Potstickers - juicy and perfectly crispy Also Worth Trying: * Pork Wontons in Hot & Sour Sauce - comforting and flavorful * Vegetable Potstickers - surprisingly delicious, especially for a vegan-friendly option Just Okay: * Green Onion Noodles - decent, but nothing special * Green Onion Pancake - a hit or miss; can probably skip this one What Makes It Stand Out: The vegan options are just as tasty as the meat dishes -- something you rarely find at Chinese restaurants! The service is quick, and while the ambience isn't anything fancy, the focus here is clearly on delivering great food at affordable prices -- and they do that really well. Overall: A reliable and tasty option for casual Chinese dining. Great for a quick lunch or an easy dinner fix. Highly recommend the Dan Dan noodles and potstickers! read more

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Came here after running a marathon! Good: - Easy ordering experience, tons of variety - Solid quality food, I loved the XLB and the fried pork buns - The sliced cucumber was beautifully cut - The food all comes out quickly and the servers are fast at bringing things out as they are ready Bad: - Casual place, not a super fancy ambiance - The jianbing wasn't super flavored Overall this was a great find in a somewhat random location! read more

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Not my favorite location. Service was rather slow. The beef wrap had romaine lettuce as the only veggie, which is not what I'm used to at the other locations unless this has changed recently. We asked for a little more soup in the beef noodle soup but was told it's suppose to come with minimal soup. Strange...my friend then asked in Chinese and they brought a little more out. Tried the broccoli with seafood sauce for the first time and it was a pretty good veggie option. read more

The dough zone dumpling is just not for me. I do not care for the thickness of the dough. The service was nice. They seated us rather quickly. read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - Issaquah - Chinese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Wanted to have Chinese food for lunch last Friday, but it was so hot out, I didn't feel like driving to Bellevue.. so I settled for Dough zone in Issaquah. We ordered pork soup dumplings, fried pork and shrimp pot stickers, Q baos ( pan fried pork buns). I only ate a one or two pieces of each dish. Not sure why...but nothing tasted really good, just mediocre. And that's strange cause I normally enjoy my meals at Dough Zone. Maybe they changed their cooks or something. I must say, I prefer the food at their Redmond location much better. 2.5 stars read more

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Service is complete crap. Seated for 20 minutes without water or any service. Waved at waiter multiple times and being ignored.

Super affordable and authentic Chinese food. Depending on how adventurous you are, they always have something for you. If you feel adventurous, try out their pig ears, which is flavorful and thoughtfully prepared (super thin slices. And the cartilage ). If you feel like having something classic, they have the pan fried steamed buns and potstickers. For those who like it spicy, the spicy braised beef is for you. My favorites are Jianbing Guozi and braised beef pancakes. I hope they make Jianbing Guozi a regular on the menu. Service is decent. Quick and effective. Food is always served super quickly as well It can get loud inside of the restaurant since there can be a lot of families with kids. But shouldn't be hard to carry out a conversation or having trouble hearing each other. I've brought multiple friends to this place and they all enjoyed it. Will keep visiting alone or with friends. read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - Issaquah - Jianbing Guozi - Chinese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

My family and I are huge Dough Zone fans. We typically order takeout, but have dined in a few times as well. Their ordering system is really efficient and the food always comes out quickly, even during lunch and dinner rushes. My favorite dishes are the Dan Dan Noodles, Sweet and Sour Cucumber, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings. Everything is always flavorful and seasoned well. This is a great spot for vegetarians too since they have a ton of great vegetarian options on the menu. Will keep coming back whenever I want delicious and affordable Chinese comfort food! read more

The food was good, but the service absolutely sucked today. I don't know if it's because it's in the middle of the day, but it just sucked. The nicest person I spoke with actually the only words said to me, was the person that brought the food to the table . I tried waving down two employees for ginger never got it. I had an empty water glass, empty beer glass. Nobody ever asked me if I would like a refill. I even stacked the glasses to be that obnoxious customer to get their attention. That didn't work. I waited a very long time after my food was finished for a check while one of the servers was having a conversation with another server, for several minutes in front of me. I finally said screw it got up(that got her attention) and walked to the front counter. I told her I would pay right there . She looked a little pissed off that I only gave her a 10% tip. I don't think she even deserves that the only person that does is the cooks and the person who brought out the food. I hate to dog on customer service, but you are the front line no matter how good the food is you can make or break the experience, this time you broke it. read more

Oh, my goodness! If I lived closer, I'd be there every day! Soup dumplings, potstickers, cucumbers. Just yummy! Friendly and efficient staff who will make suggestions if you need it. read more

Really nice fresh tasty dumplings and cheaper as compared to Din Tai Fung. We ordered the pan friend chicken dumplings, steamed chicken potstickers, shrimp zucchini potstickers, onion chive pan cake, beef cakes, dumplings with chili sauce, dan dan noodles, cucumber side (delish), spicy ma la noodles and it all tasted amazing! Dan dan noodles and the chili sauce dumplings are amaze and so are the pan fried dumplings. I like their hot oolong or jasmine tea but its a huge pot and can be shared for sure. The place is huge and they have very few tables to accommodate large groups. Finally we were all shocked when the bill was here and it was so reasonable for the amount of food we ordered. For the amount of items we ordered this place is 10/10 value for money..7/10 for choice of food items (they do have limited options as compared to din tai fung) 6/10 for service (hence reduced a star) - a lot of our items had to be asked for multiple times and it was chaotic as they kept getting our food with some error. Would really like them to have a few dessert dumplings (chocolate) to this place! The food is super tasty! This is my replacement for Din Tai Fung without drilling a hole in my pocket. read more

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I have visited about 4 Dough Zone locations. I can tell that all other locations (Bellevue's , downtown Seattle, Woodinville) have consistently products, tastes, etc. But not this location. Things are off here. The Siew Long bao skin is a little hard and doughy. All four baskets are the same. Beef noodle is a little saltier. Service is good as usual. 2/5 star because the quality/taste is lower than their peers. read more

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Everything was fine until paying! Sat right away it was not busy, it's a family oriented place, obviously because kids usually love noodles of any kind! We basically ordered one of everything intending take home! All of it was good. Paying was a hassle, they took gift card we got from Costco and with another visa they tried taking the tip with it as well saying it was just a penny but it was 8 dollars! Not to be petty but they intentionally we requiring additional top, claiming to not understand, it was resolved by voiding and reprocessing a few times, but beware of shifty dealings with gift cards! read more

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We had a wonderful experience and the food was delicious. We came for Christmas dinner . We had two orders of each of the soup dumplings everyone loved them. The cucumber with sweet and sour was great. One of my kids was not a fan. The broccoli was great. We also had the beef noodle soup that was flavorful and the meat so tender. The hot and spicy beef served cold did throw us off we did not read the served cold part. It was very tender and the flavor was great. read more

Ok--there's a lot of right things here. The food was LITERALLY SO GOOD! The customer service was splendid. We got checked in every 5 minutes! The ambiance was relaxing. And we finished our food happily. This experience was life changing. (After this my daughter said she allegedly saw rainbows and unicorns. ) read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - Issaquah - Beef Steamed Dumplings (6) 牛肉蒸饺 - Chinese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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If I lived closer, I would come back every day and work my way through the menu. Two of us split three dishes. They were delicious, reasonably priced, and just the right amount. read more

One of the larger locations with many tables and parking. Although there were only 3 tables filled during our visit, the Qbao took about 20min to prepare. Highly recommend both the Q bao and beef appetizer! Great for larger groups as well. read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - Issaquah - Q-Bao (Pan Fried Pork Buns) (4) Q-Bao (Pan Fried Pork Buns) (4) - Chinese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Dough zone has the best spicy dan dan noodles i've ever had! The dumplings were very flavorful and soft, the restaurant vibe was casual yet cozy. The service was top tier, very effective, staff was nice and accomodative to our vegetarian requests. 5 stars all around read more

Same great items as the Seattle locations, but with no wait. We happen to be heading this way and stopped in for lunch on a Sunday. We were seated immediately and half the restaurant was empty. It is in a busy strip mall though so parking nearby was hard to find. That said, we ordered and our food came out quickly. We got the usual scallion pancake, which was supurb. Then the xiao long bao was great as well, very thin skin, which I love! The pork wontons in chili sauce had just the right amount of sauce and the five spice beef shank was unique for me. The service was great and I love that you can put your name in online ahead of time on Yelp! read more

This is the roomiest doughzone that I've ever been to! The service is fast and polite. The xiaolong bao break easily and came already popped with no soup. But otherwise, everything else tastes great read more

My meal here was really good! I walked in and ordered take out. It took about 10 minutes. I got the xiao long bao soup dumplings and they were delicious! I also got the ma la noodles which were personally my favorite. The sauce they were in was amazing! I also got the spicy beef pancake roll which was huge, I ended up eating half for breakfast the next morning. I would love to go back and try some more dishes! read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - Issaquah - Spicy beef pancake and soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

The Pork Xiao Long Bao not sure why it was lukewarm and the restaurant wasn't busy. What happened to the julienne ginger? Only served with grated spec of ginger??? also the pork xiao long bao skin were dry and hard However the chicken pot stickers was delicious and came out hot got some redemption 5 stars for the food runners he is awesome despite he's the only person who delivers food to my table. He's professional Staff????- the host and waitresses were busy chatting among themselves--0 stars our family used to frequent this location read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - Issaquah - Pork Xiao Long Bao and Chicken pot stickers with miserable grated ginger - Chinese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

If you give people plastic forks when they ask for forks during dine in then you get one star for poor service. Btw, they do have steel forks. They are just plain rude Update: we asked another waitress and then we did get steel forks. This happens to us every other time we visit. This is frustrating. read more

Dough Zone has become one of my favorite spots--it's truly my guilty pleasure! The spicy mala noodles and veggie dumplings are my go-to every time, and they never disappoint. The flavors are consistently amazing, and the dishes always hit the spot. The service here is another reason I keep coming back--it's always fast and efficient, which makes the experience even better. While this isn't necessarily a place you go for the ambiance, there's something comforting about it. It feels familiar and welcoming in its own way. I also have to say, I like Dough Zone better than Din Tai Fung, especially because of the price. You get great food without breaking the bank, and that makes the experience even more enjoyable. read more

Issaquah don't have any decent restaurants. Occasionally we come here with family. The service is fast and food is okay. read more

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The noodles here are good - very crispy and tastes homemade. Everything else is just ok and the portions are very small. What I don't like about Dough Zone is the service. How terrible! The people working here act as if they are too good to work there. No eye contact, no smiles, almost snooty. I always have to flag a server for something. I'm surprised they have customers because of the snooty service. The dough zone in Seattle has much better service. read more