Dough Zone is totally worth a try if you're in Seattle! Basically a cheaper version of Din Tai Fung and without the wait. My favorite dishes were the veggies with sesame dressing, noodles with minced pork, and the q baos. I enjoyed the xlb, but they were definitely on the smaller side for me. The beef wrap was pretty good, but I was surprised that it came in the form of the burrito. I was expecting the skin to be wrapped throughout and not the meat concentrated in the center, so the meat to pastry ratio was a bit off to me. read more

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Good dumplings, but will have to disagree with my Seattle friend who said this was better than Din Tai Fung. Although Dough Zone has less variety in terms of dumplings, they did have more variety in terms of other kinds of dishes. What makes it for me though is the dough because it's thinner and has less of a bite to it compared to Din Tai Fung. However, still good overall and would recommend if you're outside an area with a Din Tai Fung. read more

We had an amazing night. Me, my friend Rachael and her girlfriend, Cali were meeting our friends Meredith and Leela. It was Cali's first time in Seattle as her and Rachael met at school in San Fran. Rachael's mission was to show Cali around all of our favorite places from high school. Dough Zone is definitely one for the books. It was and still is our go to when it comes to eating downtown. Our favorite menu item is those noodles that make your whole mouth go numb; those are bussin. And for anyone wondering, that the night we went back to Meredith's house and got caught drinking. That part wasn't so fun. read more

Dough Zone Dumpling House - Seattle ID - me and my friends waiting for a table to eat some nice delectable dumplings. so excited to get in there and start grubbin! - Shanghainese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice restaurant with really quick & food service. Great spot for a quick lunch. Malaa noodles were super good

We went around 1:30pm on a Friday and we were seated quickly because we were okay sitting in the bar area. The servers were all attentive, kept our water filled, and made sure we understood the menu. Each of us got noodles (they were tasty, but might or might not order again because the portions are tiny and the noodles almost tasted like instant noodles!) and then we ordered xiao long bao (which were sort of smaller comparing to other xiao long baos I've had before), pork buns (which I wont order again because it's basically a dumpling with thicker dough) and potstickers (they were good!). The decor is modern and the restaurant is spacious. Restaurant is easy to find too. Overall, satisfied and will come back again. read more

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The food was amazing and worth the wait, we gobbled it down once it arrived. The think is I wish the menu was more vegetarian friendly and the guy brought the ginger before we finished our meal. read more

Food was superb. Service was quick and efficient. Ambiance was good. The spicy beef pancakes, soup dumplings, and salad with sesame dressing are delicious. read more

One of my favorite things to eat is Soup Dumplings (XLB). So when my GF told me about this place I was so excited to try. My GF and I arrived with a friend 10 minutes before opening to line up. So far a good sign that it is good. Once seated, we ordered Pork Wontons/ Chili Sauce, Dan Dan Noodle, Spicy (Ma La) noodle, Beef-Stew Noodle Soup, Q-BAO, pan fried chive dumpling, spicy beef pancake roll, Sweet & Sour Cucumber, and of course Pork XLB. This is definitely a lot of food for 3 people, but fortunately we were starving and managed to finish all of it except 1 item haha! My favorites were the XLB, Q-BAO, Dan Dan noodle, and the cucumber. Although these XLB are not as juicy as DTF, the fact that you get 10 and it's much cheaper is always a plus. The Q-BAO was so good! I love how the bottom is crispy while the rest is soft and contains the juicy pork. The cucumber looks so cool and adds just enough acidity to cut through all the savoriness. I would recommend everything except the Beef-Stew Noodle soup because it is quite bland. Great place to try delicious Shanghainese food without breaking the bank. read more

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Best Dumplings. From the moment you walk in. The smell hits you in the face in a good way. As well as the steam when you get a nice fresh bun by your face. So, so good. You cannot go wrong with going to Dough Zone. Being a foodie sometimes I get so excited I'll eat fast and not savor the flavor... that doesn't happen here! Take my time with each munch of those fluffy dumplings. The shrimp and pork are the family favorite. read more

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The food was great and I liked all that was ordered .I could not participate in choosing food as I never have been in that type of restaurant. My grandkids from Boston chose the place and took command of ordering with their mom! All was good!! read more

Online check in is a great option in reducing the wait time at this busy location. However, it will take some time to eat lunch here. The service was slow paced and took a long time to receive part of the food. If you are in a rush, you may want to try elsewhere unless you have 45 minutes or more to spare for lunch. After not receiving all of the food I ordered, I had to leave after 45 minutes. The congee is really watery, under seasoned and the grain they chose gave it an odd taste and texture of cornmeal. However, it was a decent portion for the price. The dumplings overall were sticky and steamed properly but lacked a true flavor without the use of sauces on the table which did not come with anything to mix them in. On an environmental note, they do use compostable spoons and no straws to reduce waste. The pork buns....never came and after many assurances they were coming, I couldn't wait any longer. Overall, considering the prices, taste, wait time and the apologies, I would go elsewhere in the city for dumplings, especially being in the International District of the city. There are so many options to choose from and this was not worth the wait or the hype associated. read more

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Due to the recent snow, many places were closed but we were super happy to find this gem open! Pros - lots of seating - service was wicked fast - they gave both cold and warm water - dan dan noodles were sooooo good (it's a bit mala spicy though!) - food came out really fast - they cleared our plates as soon as we were done so it didn't crowd our table Cons - restroom location is a little inconvenient - food portions were a little small (maybe it's because I'm used to Texas sized portions) - we finished marking on the sheet our orders and a waiter came back to tell us almost half the things we ordered were no longer available...I don't know why he wouldn't have just told us what was available from the beginning read more

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Dough Zone is a chain of restaurants offering a refined take on Taiwanese-inspired XLB, dumplings, baos, noodles, and other small plates designed for sharing! Ordering is done by penciling in choices on a paper menu, and the food came out lickety-split. To start, we had the beautifully-plated Sweet & Sour Cucumber, which were whole spiraled cucumbers formed into the shape of a flower and marinated with chili oil. The Pickled String Beans was a plate of chopped beans and pickled vegetables, which had a refreshing sour and salty crunch. Next, the Dan Dan Noodles came with a tasty peanut sauce mixed with chili oil; and the steamed Pork with Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao had a soupy filling and slight sweetness from the crab, which paired nicely with the ginger and black vinegar that came as an accompaniment. But my two favorite dishes were the Spicy Beef Pancake Roll and the signature Q-BAO. The pancake rolls were made with generous slices of shaved beef, lettuce, and chili oil in a perfectly flaky, chewy scallion pancake; and the Q-BAO were four pan-fried buns with a ground pork filling. Everything about the Q-BAO was perfect from the round, smooth exterior to the crispy pan-fried bottom to the chewy, doughy interior. But the most impressive part to me was that the filling contained a good amount of soup that remained liquid and didn't make the bread soggy at all! I don't know how they did it, but this was one impressive dish! read more

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Really excellent dumpling spot. Loved the variety of dumplings, bao buns, and wontons. I'm not usually a big bao bun fan, but they made the bottom crispy to where it was just perfect. Will always visit whenever I come to Seattle! read more

Normally enjoy the Dough Zone but this experience missed the mark on all fronts. Pretty bad service, no attention at all and food was just meh. read more

Don't let the line scare you, the wait is so short because the staff here are a well-oiled machine. Seating, ordering, and receiving the food happens in a flash. I would recommend the xiao long bao, but skip the beef pancake roll and q-bao. They're nothing special. ESPECIALLY if you're someone who grew up eating taiwanese food. read more

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon for a party of four and waited about 30-40 minutes. There's street parking all around the block for $2/hour and there's also a private lot that's a little more expensive. This place is also right across the street from the International District light rail stop if you want to avoid the struggles of finding and paying for parking. You can actually text a number to put your name in line so you don't need to wait in line. You do so by texting "dzseattle #" to (425) 230-3261 where # is your party size. Something I definitely need to remember if I come here again; however, I don't know if their other locations have the same feature. We ordered the three different types of xiao long bao (pork, pork & crab, and chicken) and my favorite was probably the pork & crab. I also liked the sauce on the dan dan noodles. I thought the green onion pancakes were meh and I wouldn't get them again. We also ordered a couple other things like baos, steamed dumplings, and another noodle dish but I don't remember exactly what because I didn't put the orders on the paper. And to be honest I was so hungry I didn't even bother to ask what each thing was. When you're starving everything tastes good so I was definitely satisfied. There are lots of comparisons between Dough Zone and Din Tai Fung. Their menu styles are similar where you have a piece of paper and you put the quantity of each dish on the side. I'll say that the wait at Dough Zone is not nearly as much as the wait at Din Tai Fung and the prices are going to be a bit cheaper. Depending on who you ask they will lean heavily towards one or the other but I liked both about the same. read more

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This is one of my favorite dumplings house in Seattle. Dumplings are not super flavorful but they have a wide variety. Easy to bring people here and have everyone try something. Definitely good for big groups. Noodles and other dishes are flavorful. read more

After exploring Chinatown in the morning on a Thursday, we decided to do an early lunch at Dough Zone at 11:30 am. Glad we got there early because by the time noon rolled around this place was a busy with a line out the door. And it's no surprise why. This place is awesome and the dumplings are delicious. We ordered the pork and crab Xiaolong bao, pork and shrimp potstickers, Dan Dan noodles, hot and sour soup and green onion pancakes. Everything was so good. Glad we stopped by and if we're in the area again, we'll certainly drop in for another meal. read more

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Better than DTF, I tend to do pickup here over eating in. There's an iPad up front to put your name down, then they text you when your table is ready. Get the sesame kale salad, the qi baos, and of course the soup dumplings. The cucumbers are good too, as are the dan dan noodles read more

Always enjoy a meal at Dough Zone. Wait was about 30 mins for an early dinner due to limited capacity with Covid. Social distancing protocols followed including temperature checks. Got onion pancakes, Dan Dan noodles, soup dumplings, kale salad w/sesame dressing, pan fried dumplings - all were tasty. Service is usually better, but they appeared to be operating short handed so understandable. read more

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Can I just say this place is overwhelming, but in GOOD way! There are so so so many options, and let me tell you, you will not go wrong with anything you get. Actually scratch that, don't get the chili spicy noodles or whatever they are, unless you want your tongue to feel all numb and tingly. It's not spicy at all, just feels like I ate some numbing spray hahaha! Anyways, all the dumplings, potstickers, buns, etc etc are delicious!! Go try! read more

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Dough zone is a really great place to get your dumpling fix. Here's what we ordered: 1. Cucumber Salad 5/5 Refreshing and delicious, a great palette cleanser 2. Pork XLB 5/5 Classic you can't go wrong 3. Vegetable dumplings 2/5 Not a bad choice if you're vegetarian but not really anything special 4. Chicken dumplings 4/5 Surprisingly very good and nicely flavoured read more

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We're new superfans of Dough Zone. Food is really fresh, comes out quickly, is relatively inexpensive (cough cough, compared to Din Tai Fung at least...) and tasty! We went on a Friday night with a party of six and it only took about 12 minutes to get a seat. We ordered many things, soup dumplings, baos, pancake rolls (wow), noodles and soups. But the funny part was that I literally couldn't take pictures fast enough before people started chowing down. So I'm sorry my duty as photographer was lacking tonight. On the plus side, there wasn't anything we wouldn't order again; everything we had was wonderful. read more

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I really wanted some xiao long bao, so my boyfriend took me here for lunch. The pork soup dumplings were good just like typical soup dumplings. BUT let me tell you, the pork with crab meat soup dumplings were out of this world. I don't know why but the crab made the soup taste good and the filling was so tasty. Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao (Pan Fried Buns) were also amazing. The crisp bottom and the juicy pork made the buns not dry at all. It was really good. Skip out on the Zha Jiang Mian because it was super salty and not special at all. The Mango Pancake was also just decent because it was more like a crepe filled with whipped cream. It was light and airy and not too sweet. However, it was good for a one time thing. My favorite dish was the Five Spiced Beef Shank, but that's also because I love spicy food. The flavors combined well, and the beef absorbed all the flavors. It was fun to try a not-so-typical style of beef. read more

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A good place to stop into if you're looking for some homey asian comfort food. Came in here for a quick bite before a party and got an order of xiao long bao which are the soup dumpling they are known for. We ordered pork, there were also a couple other options such as crab and pork and chicken. We stuck with the classic. The dumplings - no joke came out in under 3 minutes. They had a stack of steamed xiao long baos ready to go and they came out to our table piping hot. There were ten xiao long baos per order. The xiao long baos themselves were delicious. There were a little smaller in size than I am accustomed to and they lacked the full burst of brothy goodness but overall the skin was chewy and not too thick, and the filling was meaty. It is also served alongside some strips of ginger in which you add soy sauce and vinegar. Extra love to this place for having hot oil. Overall this place is no Din Tai Fung but it is pretty decent to stop in if you are near Chinatown! read more

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I love Dough Zone because I think they make great dumplings for a great price. I've had their steamed dumplings, potstickers, and wontons with chili oil. I've ordered the beef and chicken in almost every type of dumpling that they have and prefer the beef ones because I feel that those had more flavor and were more juicy. For dumplings, my favorite are the pan fried pork buns. These are pork soup dumplings that are served in white bao/buns. I also really enjoy their wontons in the chili oil. Their Xiao Long Bao is also very good, and the most expensive one is about $13! For noodles, I really enjoy the Dan Dan noodles and the Spicy (Ma La) Noodles. The Dan Dan noodles are very flavorful with a mild spice. The Ma La noodles are served in a chili oil broth and is also very good. Overall, I would recommend Dough Zone when looking for solid dumplings in Seattle for a great price. read more

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Dough Zone is great dumplings place. It does not matter where you are in Seattle. As long as you live close to the light rail station, you can get to Dough Zone easily. They just across the China Town light rail station. This restaurant doesn't take reservation. However, you can show up and put your name in the waitlists. The only thing I would said is the restaurant is small It need to be bigger. The place always pack. We started with crab meat Xiao Long Bao. Their soup dumplings is the best. Skin is thin and a lot soup in the dumplings. Love it. We got two appetizers- the marinated pig ear and the spicy beef shank. Both of these dishes is really good. The pig ear cut it very thin and pleasant to eat. The beef shank has some kick on the spicy side. We got the pork wonton in chili sauce. This is Szechuan style food. We got shrimp as pork pork sticker. It is not the best but good enough. I like the beef pancake roll we order. The pancakes skin has great sauce. Our last dish is the beef stew noodle with their house special sauce. This is a must have dish. The service is great. Food come in the right timing for each dish. We enjoy our time here other than wait for the table. read more

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quick service. way cheaper dishes than din tai fung. small portions but easy way to share everything and try a bit of everything! i really enjoy their soup dumplings and cucumber salad! they also have boba here! read more

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A good and cheaper alternative to Din Tai Fung. The wait time was only 20 minutes. There's a self-serve check-in counter and patrons can easily track the wait status via mobile. The menu is straight forward. They serve sake and beer, however not a full bar. We had the pork xiao long bao, steamed pork buns, and the pork and shrimp pot stickers. The xiao long dough skins had the perfect thickness. The steamed pork buns were fresh, however could use a little more filling. The pork and shrimp pot stickers were crispy and flavorful. I especially like the small side pickles served with the potstickers. There is a lot of things to like about Dough Zone. The servers were prompt and constantly refilled our water glasses. I'll definitely return to try out their noodles and soup. read more

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I don't know if it's possible to go wrong ordering here...everything I got was super flavorful and very affordable! What we got in order of ranking: - Xiao long bao: Soup-filled dumplings with a thin skin. Definite win. - Pan fried dumplings: Nice, crisp texture on the bottom with a delicious skin filled with meat - Chili oil wontons: Great skin on these with a decent chunk of meat. Much better than a lot of places in the bay area - Pan fried pork buns: Not quite Shanghai, but came out extremely puffy and full of meat and soup - Noodles in chili oil: Super flavorful, not extremely spicy, and a nice touch of chewiness to it The waitstaff was attentive and the place was pretty clean. Expect a wait but here's a hot tip: join the yelp waitlist before going! I will admit that I was skeptical upon walking into a nice, hipster-looking dumpling place but it just goes to show: you can't always judge a book by it's cover! read more

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Seriously the best. No matter what you get it will be delicious. Try the soup dumplings! They are the best. Also the pork buns.

XLB, minced meat noodle, chicken & veggies dumpling in hot & sour soup, pig ear, and five spice beef shank for two people, and we finished it all because everything was super delicious! The chicken and veggies dumplings were .. interesting cuz the "soup" tasted more like sauce, and it was super super.. "numbing." As in, smelling it will make you cough. Minced meat noodle, XLB, beef shank were all very good.. but my favorite was the PIG EARS! So thinly sliced and perfectly marinated. I love the fast casual environment and overall feel of this place. I wish they had this in SoCal! read more

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waited for about 1 1/2 hours to be seated. but well worth the wait. I'm impressed with the wait staff, it was so busy but they handled it like a pro. the food was excellent and delectable. read more

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When you think of putting your money where your mouth is, I don't think of dough zone. It has been over a year since I first tried this place out and it was great. The second time around I didn't realize the high cost and okay taste. Don't get me wrong they know how to throw down, but personally their vinegar house sauce was carrying me through a lot of the bites. In international district, it's great to see Chinese spots. But when I think of supporting locally I don't think of dough zone. There's a reason why I haven't been to this place in awhile. Not only the significant price but also there are so many other dim sum places in the area that are locally owned! The food was good but not packing the flavor I thought it used to have or even compared to other dim sum places in the area. read more

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Dough Zone is where you go if you want similar food as Din Tai Fung, but don't want to deal with the wait. People say it's also cheaper here, but I don't think so because you do end up having to order more to make up for smaller portion so it just depends on where you like the food better to make your decision. There are a few dishes here that you can't get from Din Tai Fung like pancake, q-baos, and dan dan noodles. The Xiao Long Bao(juicy pork dumplings) are a staple and there's no way anybody that comes here can leave without ordering at least 1 order of that entree. This location is right across from the transit center in Chinatown, it's all street parking. During covid, they are operating at a capacity and take your temperature before you are seated. It's a nicer location than their other ones since it's a newer location. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more

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Great value and pricing for the quality of food. I absolutely loved the chicken dumplings in the chili sauce. This plus a noodle bowl would be perfect for a meal. Also love that the green onion pancake comes at a low price (less than three dollars) for 8 slices. We would definitely come back. The two noodle dishes we tried (Dan Dan and green onion soup sauce) were SO GOOD. Dan Dan had a good savory flavor with mild heat (no meat) and the soy sauce noodles actually had a sweet flavor. Tip for eating the dumplings, bite the top off to let the soup cool first! read more

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My team ordered takeout, and were very pleased with the food. Pros: Pork won tons in chili sauce- a bit small, but the soft steamed won tons were absolutely stuffed with savory pork Xiao Long Bao - We got chicken and pork. Both were approaching DTF quality (high praise) Noodles with pork sauce - we all wished we had ordered more Cons: One of the spicy chili sauce noodles we had ordered was more of a soup, which didn't really work, as there was way too much broth Green onion pancakes - pretty dry and flavorless Overall the food was pretty close to DTF level at a somewhat better price, and the small dishes were great for sharing. All of us left the meal saying that we should eat here again. read more

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I just ate here for Chinese New Year. On the good news front, the wait times have gotten much better. We got on the list via Yelp and were seated right away. BUT I feel like the wait has gotten better because the food just isn't that good. At first, I thought this branch was better than the Eastside shops. Now, I've eaten here about five times and it just keeps getting more average. Tonight we started with yi bin noodles, a spicy peanut noodle, according to the menu. It wasn't spicy at all. It was bland. Next came xiao long bao. Impossible to mess up, right? Wrong! Tonight, they were light on broth, the broth was lukewarm, and the overall taste was bland. Really, these are the sort of xlb I expect at an American Chinese place that is stretching to offer a trendy dish being their cook. What happened? The steamed beef dumplings were better--much more flavor. Then we had the spicy beef roll, probably the best dish of the night. The beef was tender and well-seasoned. We closed out with the broccoli. I don't know how I've fallen for it twice now. Guys, broccoli and hoisin is... exactly that. It's a plate of steamed broccoli with a dish of hoisin sauce. That's it. It's not bad. Hoisin is never bad. But I could make the same thing at home with my microwave. I don't plan to go here again. read more

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Onion Pancakes have a lite flavor, some flakiness, not as much onion flavor, tastes like Pop Pan Spring Onion Crackers 4 those of u who know wat I am talking about.. this item's ok employees walk around w/ their hands behind their back n stand nearby me making me feel uneasy/uncomfortable n they talk sh*t about customers.. I can pretend I don't know Chinese n know wat ur talking about hehe.. makes me think, will they talk sh*t about me? like this man eats a lot Oh yeah good Seikyo Takehara cold sake! it's not that dry, pretty neutral fragrant tasting sake their pan fried shrimp n pork potstickers r the best thing they have as it is the only thing that has flavor just like the saying anything deep fried is good.. n anything that is pan fried can b good as well n in this case, it has some wok flavor steamed shrimp n pork needs some flavor.. it's ok n pretty dry as well.. very doughy n reminds me of 1st time I came like is this y they call it Dough Zone as it is doughy? Shrimp pretty tough OK back 2 the telephone receptionist/order taker, as u now figured I am seated next 2 the cashier/phone area n she is b*tching about another call, it's like if u don't like ur job.. then y work here? Good thing is their receipt has automatic options of tip calculations factored in 2 ur total so u can just check a box n keep it moving ppl r like ooh ahh about this place n their food like it is a good relaxing bath, I think their food is pretty avg. read more

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