Dough Zone in San Jose was so good! We got a little bit of everything, but the pork xiao long bao were definitely a favorite Everything came out fresh, hot, and flavorful. The noodles and dumplings were also really good, and honestly nothing disappointed. Service was SUPER fast too. Food started coming out almost immediately and the staff was really efficient even though the place was pretty busy. Ambiance is casual, clean, and perfect for sharing a bunch of dishes with friends. Definitely coming back! read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Jose - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

This review does not reflect Ellen (I think that's what her name tag said), who was very nice. The food was decent, nothing special, much better found elsewhere, but my family and I had a long day. The one star is mainly for the younger guy bringing the food out. Because of him, several items came out room tempurature after being left at other tables. The first time was our double order XLB. By the time they came to us, they were just above room temp. Then was one of our noodle dishes. That was carried around on his tray to several tables, then brought back to the kitchen, then eventually to our table. The third time, our beef rolls were taken to another table diagonal from ours. They said they ordered pork to him, he said he'd check and did not come back. Then Ellen went by to check on their table where they told her that it was not what they ordered, and she brought it straight to our table. If you want better food, I suggest Mian in Milpitas, Din Tai Fung in San Jose, or Din Ding Dumpling in Fremont or Union City. The level of food is better at all of the above, but their service is 100x better. Food comes out hot, isn't left at other tables while people talk over it, or isn't paraded around the whole place for a few laps before making its way to the party that ordered it. read more

Food isn't worth the amount they charge The wontons have about a teaspoon of meat The spicy beef pancake isn't spicy and served cold The service is also bad; workers aren't attentive to your needs like refilling your water or providing utensils. Lastly, one of the servers served us while they still had their cleaning gloves on read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Jose - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Not as good as it used to be but still good. I just feel the filling is less now. Where's the meat. But flavor still there and I love that wonton wrap is thin. read more

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My partner and I came in for a late dinner, about an hour before they closed and we were sat immediately. The restaurant is big and has an open space. He was a little hungry so we over ordered with two pork xiao long baos, two pan fried pork buns, dan dan noodles, green onion pancakes and pan fried beef pies. The pan fried pork buns were the star of our meal. Super flavorful inside with a crispy bottom and soft bun texture. The pork xiao long baos were alright, not the best I've had but better than average. We didn't really like the green onion pancakes. I love mine crispy with a soft and chewy inside, but these were crisp throughout and flat. The pan fried beef pies were not too good either. It's kind of similar to the pan fried pork buns, but lacking in flavor and not the best crust. I'd describe the food overall as small and just okay. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't want to return. read more

As a vegetarian, I highly recommend this spot! The place is spacious and clean. They make it very easy to review the menu/order through a QR code or if you prefer, they have physical menus. There is a healthy amount of vegetarian items. We ordered the Sweet and Sour cucumbers, Dan Dan noodles, vegetable steam dumplings, Thai milk tea, and the Banana Crepe with whip cream. Y'all...when I say the food is tasty and FRESH, I mean it! The staff is super friendly and effective while the dishes come out and if we need any additional utensils, napkins, water refill, etc. The Chef team - thank you for a lovely meal. We had a great date night (Good for kids/large families too - plenty of seating) read more

FYI Small portions therefore order a few extra fishes Dan dan noodles - chewy, not spicy but more sweet and sour flavor. Sweet and sour cucumber- crunchy, sweet, missing some of the sour/salty taste but if you like sweet this is perfect for you. Beef stew noodle soup- bland, lots of fat on the beef chucks. I like that they cut the meat in small bite size cubes. The broth was very bland therefore I was completely dissatisfied. Chicken and vegetables wonton- taste was ok but there was more oil than taste. I used a lot of the side chili sauce/ginger/soy sauce for flavor. Customer service was ok, I had to look for the waitress a couple of times to ask for extras (food items, utensils, drinks) Party of 3 on a Sunday afternoon, not busy at all. They had 2 visible waitress and the host. Overall experience 5/10 read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Jose - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

I was craving noodles and searched for a place nearby when I came across Dough zone. I'm so glad I decided to give it a try! Parking was easy, with plenty of spaces in the large shopping center where the restaurant is located. It's right on the corner and easy to spot from the street. I arrived about an hour before closing and was seated immediately. The restaurant itself is modern, stylish, and very clean. Since it was my first visit, the server explained how everything worked. They hand you a menu, but instead of ordering with your server, you scan a QR code at the table and place your entire food order through your phone. Drinks are still ordered through the staff and brought to your table, but everything else is done digitally. It's definitely a different experience with less server interaction, but the ordering process was simple, and you can easily see your total as you add items to your cart. I came hungry, so I may have ordered more than I needed, but I wanted to sample a variety of dishes. The food arrived as each item was freshly prepared, and every single dish was absolutely delicious. It completely satisfied my noodle craving! The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. It wasn't crowded or overly noisy, making it a great place to enjoy a meal. Even with the digital ordering system, the staff was attentive, friendly, and checked on me several times to make sure everything tasted great. When I was ready to leave, I simply let the staff know I wanted to check out. They brought a handheld payment device to the table, making the checkout process quick and convenient. Overall, Dough Zone was a fantastic choice. From the clean, modern atmosphere and easy parking to the friendly staff and outstanding food, I had a great experience. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in the area. Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious noodles and a great dining experience! read more

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The restaurant is spacious, open and clean. We came during the weekend and didn't have to wait for a table. There is a lot of parking in a decent size parking lot. The food is so-so. The Sweet & Sour cucumbers is the best dish. The chew texture in the noodles is ok. The XLB is OK but the meat mixture inside seems dry. The shrimp and zucchini steamed dumplings are disappointing. The shrimps inside is hard and overcooked and the wrapping at the edge is tough and chewy. The beef pancake is good when it's made fresh only (we had bad ones before when it wasn't made fresh and was not served hot). The five-spiced beef shank appetizer is too dry. Overall, we've had better XLB and dumplings elsewhere. read more

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Their Xiao Lung Bao are always the highlight on their menu. Thin dumpling skin, juicy soup filling. It's served nice and hot straight from the steamer to your table. Yummy! Their beef pancakes are great too. Service is good read more

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We arrived at 140pm for a late lunch yesterday and was told to sit anywhere for a party of 2. We sat by the wall and then a staff came to asked for our drink order. Since we haven't had the chance to look at the menu yet I ordered water first as my husband stepped away. There is a QR code at every table for the menu. We ordered the following: 1. Minced chicken noodles w/ pickled green beans on side: noodles were chewey and minced chicken with sauce is flavored well. The pickled string beans is a good pairing to the noodles but a little too salty and dried. The dish is not spicy so I added the chili oil to it, but it wasnt spicy at all. 2. Boiled chicken & veggie wonton in hot & sour sauce: good wonton wrap texture. Texture is nice and chewery but filling lack flavor. Hot & sour sauce not sour nor spicy and seem water down. 3. Pork and crab xiao long bao: Came out steaming hot. Dough a little dry. It's a different flavor having the crab with pork. The flavor is light. I think I prefer the original pork. Maybe simple is better. 4. Pork and shrimp potstickers: Came out fried on one side giving it a nice first bite crunch. Chewey dough texture and flavorful filling. I think I like this dish best. The food came out within food timing, however, the fried dumplings took the longest. We were more than half way through our 3 dishes before it finally came. The portions were small, more like tapa style to share then eat on own. However, for 2 people it was just right. Service is average as we were not checked on, however, it was easy to get attention of the staff to refill our water. The restaurant is big and clean with only 2 staff working the front. A few tables were occupied when we came in and I noticed people to come and go as we ate. We may consider coming back in future to try other dishes on menu is in the area. read more

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Everything we are here was 10/10. Very closely comparable to din tai fung. The spicy wontons were so flavorful. The workers were welcoming. The inside is very spacious. Price was very reasonable and not too pricey for dimsum in San Jose. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed this place. The food was delicious although the noodles were a bit salty. We ordered a lot more than what I was able to take a picture of because we were starving and some of the food came later. :-) Service was good. Staff are attentive and helpful. Casual place, fast service, clean & bright dining area. Lots of parking available. read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Jose - Dan Dan Noodles 担担面 + Sweet & Sour Cucumber 甜辣小黄瓜 + egg fried rice + Five Spice Beef Shank 五香牛腱 - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Slow service. The pan fried bun, soup dumpling, tail shrimp and pork steam dumpling and pan fried chive dumpling are all very salty. Even eating with rice is also unable to offset the saltiness. Maybe management should try out the food periodically read more

Found a new favorite dumpling spot! We've been here twice after church and sat down pretty quick. Ordering is done through your phone. The green onion pancake is a favorite of ours. It's thin, crispy and yummy! The pork XLB's are juicy, wonton's are soft and silky, and the potstickers are really good too. You can tell everything is made fresh. For veggies we like the cucumbers and broccoli. read more

Wow amazing, every drink, every dumpling, noodles, cucumbers, all the food was so delicious read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Jose - Noodles, Pork Boiled Wontons in Chicken Soup (6) 鸡汤猪肉小馄饨 - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Seeing my pals coming here almost weekly but never having the opportunity... (I didn't realize it was across from Gen, HeyTea, 99 Ranch, etc *idiot face*) until now! OVERALL: Omg the carbs were chewy and delicious but sooooo salty. According to the server who tasted one of our dishes in front of our faces, yes flavor profile is totally on an individual basis. She stated all canto folks complained their dishes are salty (we didn't see a single canto and hear they barely come here). Price is awesome but portions are small. PORK XLB: Must order! Most reasonable price I've yet to come across. The filling may be less than many have seen (making it much more skin space) but I feel the proportion was good. PORK AND SHRIMP POTSTICKERS: Skin and filling were not comparable to the XLB. The shrimp tasted as if they use dried medium shrimp and not fresh shrimp. Skin was tough. Filling was slightly dry. Yes filling was mildly more flavorful than the XLB filling. DAN DAN NOODLES: Super salty. More salty than spicy. Server was nice enough to give us extra noodles due to stating it's too salty, telling us the cook may have been too heavy handy on the sauce. KALE WITH SESAME DRESSING: Omg I think they more than drenched the water in salt. Kale is likely boiled. Served cold. I don't recommend. Sesame dressing gave it a sweet undertone but still so salty; I can't imagine what the garlic sauce option would be like. ONION PANCAKE: A super reasonable price as well. It's oily and there's a bitter after taste (likely due to reusing oil) but the crispiness and chewiness in the middle can't be explained! I recommend. SERVICE: The whole establishment was ran by one waitress (crazy!). She was also doing the takeouts, pickups, etc., cleaning up tables, and putting everything away. Super friendly and attentive. VIBE: Lots of young mainly non Asian folks dining in. Casual. Great for groups (though not large portions). Modern decor. Clean, chill and relaxing. Located in the plaza with other eateries. Private parking lot. Would I come back? Yes! read more

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We walked in at 7:10PM and signed up for the waitlist because the hostess was busy, we waited 25 minutes and then saw 5 other people walk in and get seated right away. When we asked the hostess she said "we don't even follow the wait list, i don't even know why it's there." and laughed. when we walked outside we let the couple waiting to be seated know that you can just walk in, and they were surprised because they have previously utilized the waitlist system. read more

This place is clean, and modern. Food tasteful. Good service. I had spicy beef noodle.. it didn't have the black crunchy mushroom but it was good. Recommendable. read more

Seated promptly. You order via a QR code (and pay via a link via text.) Everything here is outstanding! It's really about what you're in the mood for. The variety of soup dumplings are served hot and full of flavor. Our favorite dishes here are: Sweet & Sour Cucumber; Kale Salad with Sweet & Spicy Garlic Dressing; Pork & Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao; Shrimp & Zucchini Steamed Dumplings; High Tail Shrimp & Pork Steamed Dumplings, and Beef Pancake Roll. That's right, we have so many favorites, we don't have room to try new dishes! A large parking lot is shared with several other restaurants and small businesses. read more

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We were craving some Chinese food and decided to come to Dough Zone since it was nearby. There was no wait and we were seated right away. The place was very spacious and we are able to order using a QR code. Food came out pretty quick. The XLB was soupy and were cooked perfectly. I really liked crispy crust on the chicken dumpling. Though the chicken dumplings itself weren't anything special. The dan dan noodles were good; however it was as spicy as I wanted. After adding chilli oil, it tasted much better. Although the food was good, I definitely preferred Din Tai Fung over this. However if you'd like to avoid a wait, definitely check this place out! read more

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I had a disappointing experience here. When we paid in cash, the cashier told us they didn't have $0.04 to give us our correct change. Instead of asking if it was okay or offering another solution, they simply kept the money. It may only be four cents, but it's the principle--customers should receive the correct change. What upset me even more was the tip situation. We intentionally left a $20 bill on the table for our waitress, a very kind Hispanic server who took care of us. Before she could collect it, an older Asian woman came over, picked up the $20, and put it into a box. I told her that the money was specifically for our waitress, but she just shrugged me off and ignored what I said. The lack of professionalism and respect left a bad impression. I won't be returning, and I hope management takes customer concerns and employee tips more seriously. read more

The pumpkin xlb has a soft pumpkin pie filling. They're not revolutionary but worth trying if you love pumpkin. Other orders: Mala Noodle- delicious and not too spicy with a hit of Sichuan. Pork xlb- not too salty, rich soup, bite sized deliciousness Kale salad with sesame dressing- the kale isn't bitter which is incredible but the sauce was on the sour side which was unexpected. We don't really love sour dishes so we'd pass on this dish next time. Also just thought to mention that their service is lacking even in comparison to other dough zones. They all seem to have low energy. They also relocated a table after telling that party they could sit anywhere in the left side. To clarify, the party did sit in the left side, just all the way on the back wall. They were then moved two tables closer to the door. Could've been communicated better. read more

Really good food and vibes Came her with friends and had a good time. We ordered the Bao and spicy noodles. read more

I drive past this place almost every weekend when I head over to HMart or Costco. I've always had this place added to my bucket to try on Yelp and after 5 years of being that guy who hasn't tried it after adding it on Yelp, I started craving dumplings and pulled up this spot. My wife and I still wanted something with soup so she went for the beef noodle stew soup, I had something similar but not as much soup. We also ordered two dumplings, chicken and beef steam boiled, also added the pork dumpling with chili sauce. All we can think about was dumplings that we forgot about our greens, had to add broccoli with seafood sauce, it looked pricey for $7.65 for broccoli that kinda looked like it was bought from a grocery store and then microwaved (I kid) I still ate it all. The waiter was very patient with us, I said it was our first time visiting the place to try to he gave us more time to think about what we were choosing. I should've asked for his opinion on what's the newcomers favorite or must tries, oh well, missed opportunity. The place looks trendy and casual, I like the slat wood on the ceiling as well as the dumpling basket covers on the walls. We sat near the windows that faced the main road (Hostetter) because we wanted lots of lighting. One of the servers offered to bring us a small bowl to share my wife's big bowl of beef stew and we said yes but I think he forgot after he served my beef bowl which looked like the size of a small bowl, I used that instead so no worries on that. When we walked out, we took an Ube milk tea out without toppings or pearls, it's a nice dessert to have for a drive home after that amazing meal. Definitely will try the other dumplings next time around since I'm fairly close by. read more

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I tried the chicken XLB (4/5) and it was as good as the pork. Main reason for the 3 stars is the service. The first time I went here the service was slow but I figured it could be an off night. Now I'm back for the second time and the service was the same way. You can order through a QR code which is great but you can't pay on the phone or even ask for water/boxes online. The servers don't check on you and they're so busy it's a fight to get their attention. You would wait an extra 20 minutes just to pay. The XLB was good but the service makes this place not worth it. Let us request for water on the phone and more importantly let us pay online! Also hire more people! The servers clearly need more help. read more

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I used to really enjoy coming here, but my recent visit was honestly disappointing. The food is still decent, but the portions have noticeably gotten smaller while the prices haven't. Dishes that used to feel satisfying now feel skimpy, especially the dumplings, which seemed underfilled compared to before. Service was also hit-or-miss. Nothing outright rude, but definitely not attentive--had to flag someone down a couple times, and things just felt a bit rushed and impersonal. Overall, it feels like the quality and value have both slipped. Not a terrible experience, but not somewhere I'm excited to come back to anytime soon. read more

Dough Zone to me is one of the best dumpling places I have ever been too. Our church had a group of seventeen for a food event and all the food was amazing. And even with all of us being loud and happy the service was amazing as the waiters and waitresses were patient and kind and honestly it reminded me of a more casual more fun and open Din Tai Fung. Thank you dough zone for dealing with us and having amazing food. read more

This place is waaaaaay better than DTF for half the price! We ordered 5 dishes and it was less than $37 and we were so full after. The cucumber dish was so refreshing and the portion size was huge! We had great service and was seated immediately. It was pretty empty at 6pm on a Sunday and quiet was it was an enjoyable meal. Definitely coming back! read more

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With so much good food in this area, this spot hits different. The place is a XLB dim sum style spot with a similar menu of other places but half the price. They have a good size menu and seemed busy everytime I'm there with take out and dine in. You order off a QR and the server brings the food out so it's very casual. It's a ok space but depending on time it can get busy. If you come with a big group it could be tough. I usually like to try everything so we ordered alot of plates and it was still affordable. The food is comparable to any other XLB restaurant as the items were flavorful and well made. The spicy wontons and cucumber salad were crave worthy. The noodle dishes are all solid and the XLB was tasty. If you dont want all the hustle and bustle for your XLB and wontons, this spot is a great option. read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Jose - XLB as an appetizer - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

I should start by saying I had a late lunch on a week day, so this may deserve 5 stars, but I was there at 1:30pm I thought the food was really good. I think they had some steamer problems and i think that is why my food took a long time to be delivered. I am sure if i was not alone, it would have been fine to wait. It is really casual and I can see how it could be pretty quick most days. The dumplings were great. read more

This was my first time trying Dough Zone and I was really excited since I heard it's similar to Din Tai Fung. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty empty. The service was super quick. Everything came out fast after we ordered (which was a good but bad thing?). The food was disappointing. We ordered the cucumber and it was nice and refreshing but lacking in the sauce/flavor. I had to mainly use my own side sauce. The pan fried pork buns are supposed to be crispy on the bottom and juicy from the soup. It seemed like it was out for a while or not fresh because the soup turned into this "foam" and it was not appetizing. The beef pancake was decent but the meat was a bit tough and chewy. The only thing that was good was the dan dan noodles. The spicy chilly wontons were also decent but nothing amazing. The friend I came with said they were much better before but it seems like the quality has gone down. She also said the Oakridge location was much better. Overall, despite the great service, I don't think I'll be back to this location. The price is very affordable but the portions are super small. It may be good if you're looking for a quick bite. read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Jose - Sweet & Sour Cucumber 甜辣小黄瓜 Pan Fried Pork Buns (4) 特色鲜肉煎包 Spicy Pork Wontons in Chili Sauce (6) 红油猪肉抄手 - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

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I love doughzone I order takeout from here all the time! I like how each dish is small enough for you to try a bunch of different dishes. All the wontons, dumplings, XLB, noodles, etc are all very flavorful, and the green onion pancake is also light and crispy, not overly oily, and overall tastes great. I've tried a few teas here and they're pretty good too. The only thing I'd love to see is more variety in veggie dishes, but overall, one of my favorite restaurants to casually stop by with friends or get takeout from. read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Jose - noodles, wontons, cucumbers, XLB - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Came for dinner on a Tuesday night and was surprised at how nice it was inside. My first time at a Dough Zone but I've heard a lot of good things. Food: we ordered some dumplings, wontons, Dan Dan noodles, XLB, salad, and a few other items. All were fine, nothing stood out as great. Service: the waiter and waitress working were nice and were attentive, they refilled waters quickly! Food came out quickly and was hot! Will definitely be coming back if I'm craving dumplings and Dan Dan noodles! read more

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Came here on a whim when we couldn't find another available dim sum spot in San Jose. The food was tasty, well priced, and the portions were just right. I was expecting there to be more options for dumplings though. It is a casual restaurant with lots of seating. The service was alright. Didn't blow my mind but it also wasn't bad. The servers brought us what we asked for but did not explain what it was or come to check in and see how we were doing. The best part about it was how affordable it was to eat so much food. read more

My wife and I Decided to stop into the Dough Zone near our house and give it a try. We always like trying new food at different places. There's ample parking and we were seated immediately. We ate around 2:30 and the place was pretty full. It wasn't real noisy and it was clean as well, and the servers were helpful. Saw the menu and were very excited to try the food. Ordered the green onion pancakes, Shrimp and chicken wonton soup, Chinese crepes , and the shrimp crispy wontons along with Thai tea. Needless to say we weren't impressed. The food came out quickly but all of it was kinda greasy. I have to say I was disappointed. The price was reasonable but the portions were a little small. read more

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Was visiting the bay and happen to stop by this restaurant for dinner with the family after seeing on yelp. Walked in and was greeted and sat down. The place is clean. Staff was helpful and informed us to order from scanning a barcode on the table. Was able to put in our ordered quickly after going through the menu. If you have a big appetite, you might have to ordered extra as these portion are quite small. The Xiao Long Bao dumplings were hot and fresh and flavorful. We ordered the pork and chicken. We also ordered hot and sour pork dumplings and pork dumplings in chili sauce and dan dan noodles. They all had a chili next to them and was hoping they would be spicy but was quite disappointed. Was hoping it would be spicy. We added their chili oil hoping it would give it more spice but it wasn't. Maybe it's cater to other people who can't tolerate spicy food. read more

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We are a big fan of their Dan Dan noodles :) We had dumplings, wantons, noodles, cucumber - they are all awesome. And affordable which is great. read more

We tried this place a we love dumplings and fan of asian noodles. We really liked the staff and ambience , they were very welcoming. We went a group or 4 who were vegetarians and we enjoyed dumplings the most, didn't find much food options to choose from for vegeteranian. read more

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Best service ever!! This was our first time ever and it was a very great experience. Lots of good food for a great price. We had a super stressful day so it was really nice to come in and relax with some tea and dumplings in a comfortable seating area. Thank you so much, Sidhu!! literally 12/10 read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Jose - Pan Fried Chive Dumplings (3) 韭菜盒子 , Vegetable Potstickers (6) 素三鲜锅贴, Green Onion Pancake (1) 葱油饼 - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California