Spotted this place right across the street from our hotel and so glad we decided to wander in! We tried the pan-fried pork dumplings, steamed pork dumplings, and the scallion pancake. Honestly, every single thing was incredibly authentic and delicious. It's a massive pleasant surprise to find such high-quality Northern Chinese food up here in South Lake Tahoe. On top of the great food, the service was super quick and friendly, and the prices are totally reasonable for the area. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

The three biggest aspect of dumplings is are they seasoned to be tasty, are they filling and how was the service. The service was ok, the serving size was filling but I guess their cook is allergic to salt, garlic or whenever seasoning they put in their dumplings. I had to soak them in a soy bath with hot sauce to give them flavor. Again very filling and portion size was a tad larger than I was used to but it was tasteless. Maybe I got a bad batch from a cook who forgot to add seasoning. Fillings for meat or vegetable dumplings often use a combination of aromatics and liquid condiments: Aromatics: Finely minced ginger, garlic, and scallions (green onions). Liquid Condiments: Soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and sometimes Shaoxing wine or sherry. Spices: White pepper, salt, Chinese five-spice powder, or ground Sichuan peppercorns read more

I love this place! Soup dumplings are absolutely delicious. I feel like it's fairly priced in comparison to the rest of the food in South Lake Tahoe. Walkable from the casinos and heavenly village. [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

Dumplings yes please! Now we were looking for a steak dinner but after finding Dumpling 85 screw the steak we hit up the dumplings and we scored. The got pork xiao long bao, spicy wanton, potstickers, edamame, and beef brisket noodle soup. I loved that they served the soup in a big bowl with smaller bowls to share around the table which is exactly what we had planned. The brooth was so luxurious and smooth packed with flavors the noodles had the perfect bite and everything just worked so well with the tender beef brisket. The XLB broth inside was loaded with ginger and was a flavor bomb explosion in your mouth. I will say the potstickers were just thrown in the fryer which was different than what Im used to, it wasn't bad but I would order those again. All in all this was a great dinner spot! read more

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Kids were craving XLB and found this place on yelp. There's a small parking lot in the back but u have to pay, I didn't see the pricing as the parking lot was full anyway, I don't know if this resto validates. We had ordered the pork xlb, spicy beef noodle soup. I asked for extra noodles for my son but I actually should I have waited as the serving size was huge. I could have split it with him. I ended up having left overs. The xlb didn't really look plump filled with soup. But the kids finished it, so just have been good. I also got the pork buns as I saw it was a favorite. There was plenty seating inside. Kinda pricey but I expected it being in Tahoe. They have QR menus at the table and food came out in a decent time. read more

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Yes, service is cold but the quality of the noodles and shrimp dumpling rival the best restaurants in Shanghai. Best restaurant in South Lake Tahoe hands down read more

*Keep in mind this is for a takeout order* It was.. okay. Everything in the area is expensive but this was a 5 minute walk from margaritaville so I figured I'd bite the bullet. Basically $35 for 1 order of soup dumplings and 1 order of hot and sour soup. Dumplings were oooookay. Was a little disappointed the only sauces they offered were soy sauce and sriracha packets, but again that's on me for ordering takeout. There might have been more options for dine in as I'm used to an actual chili sauce. Hot and sour soup was not my fav. Definitely had a little kick but was missing the sour in my opinion. Flavor and veggies were pretty basic. Location is convenient, my order was ready by the time I walked across the street, and it would probably satisfy a craving? But pretty expensive for what you get and overall underwhelming read more

Dumpling 85 - 04/28/26 - $34.69 for a takeout order of hot sour soup and pork soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Came here with friends on a Friday to grab some appetizers. We picked a table and ordered through their QR code. Their options were decent. There was a little of a wait to get our food. We ordered two different kind of dim sums - Chicken and vegetables - Vegetables The portions were good for three people, but there was very little flavor to the actual food. The price was a little high for what it is especially since the flavor was minimal. Overall would not come back, but I did see people eating other items than dim sum and they looked promising. read more

Dumpling 85 - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Dim Sum in Tahoe!!! When we came we were seated right away. I'm not sure if this place fills up, but we were surprised this place was pretty good. It's not the besssssst, but for Tahoe and what Tahoe has to offer, it's good. We ordered the Pan Fried Pork Bun $15.95 & Beef Brisket Noodle Soup $18.95. Kind of pricey I'd say, and like Bay Area pricing, however for the price the portions were pretty big. We came in hungry and still had a little bit left over. The pan fried pork bun was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, a little bit much on the bun portion to meat ratio. The beef brisket noodle soup was the Star of the show for us! Mildly spicy, noodles were bouncy chewy and soft, all the flavors mixed well together especially when adding the vinegar into it! You must add the vinegar, it makes it so much better! Located in the main area of South Lake Tahoe near the heavenly gondola. If you need the dim sum/Chinese food fix while in Tahoe, this is not a bad spot! read more

Dumpling 85 - Beef Brisket Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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The food was good for sure. They don't open at 11 they open at 12. Atleast they did when we went. Service is a lil weird. You order everything from your phone. It's def share style. It's has a a lot of seating. It never got packed. Will def be back. read more

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Dinner time busy spot in walkable outdoor shopping strip. Parking available at nearby parking garage. Plate offerings vary and can be enjoyed individually or family style. We grabbed some noddles, 2 types, fried rice and a dumpling of sorts that appeared to be super popular. Noddles and rice were warm & flavorful. Dumpling was ok. Worth the visit read more

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I loved the cute shopping area this restaurant is located around. We were craving Asian food and were happy to stumble upon this spot. When we walked in around 3 p.m., there was no wait and a male server seated us right away. There's a QR code on the table for ordering. The issue was that no one explained that we had to order it through the phone. We thought it was just to look at the menu. We ended up sitting there for about 15 minutes before I finally asked whether we should order through him or our phones, and he told us it was phone only. That was pretty frustrating, as it would've been nice to know upfront instead of feeling ignored. As for the food, it was honestly very good. We started with the fresh cucumber salad, which was super refreshing and a great way to begin the meal. The pork xiao long bao were simple but really well done. The beef noodle soup was rich and flavorful, though I do wish it came with more noodles. We also ordered the zha jiang noodles, which were really, really good and packed with flavor, and the wonton noodle soup, which was simple but comforting and delicious. Food wise, I'd easily give this place four stars. Unfortunately, the customer service brought the experience down. After the food was dropped off, there was no check in at all. Since we ordered through our phones, we assumed we could also pay that way, but the app told us to pay with the cashier so we had to flag the server down again. Overall, I'd still recommend coming here to try the food, just don't expect attentive or quick service. That's why I'm giving this place three stars overall. read more

Dumpling 85 - Pork xiao long bao which - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

I'M GIVING THIS 2 STARS BECAUSE THE PRICES $$ IF THEY WERE A LIL CHEAPER I WOULD GIVE 3 obviously i can't criticize too much because there's not much to compare in tahoe -- but it really wasn't that bad if i were hungry and wanted a quick bite. as an asian foodie, i would say it didn't really blow me away. that being said my favorite dish were the spicy wonton dumplings... but it wasn't spicy at all thus i had to add hella chili oil to lather her up! the xlb were okay but not great! everything else is meh. read more

Dumpling 85 - xlb - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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The food here is well-seasoned and honestly one of the better Asian spots in this area. However, the organization of the restaurant is pretty chaotic. There's no real waitlist, so guests have to approach the servers themselves and announce that they've arrived, along with what order they think they've been waiting in. Some people just walk in and grab the next available table, which creates frustration for everyone else. The staff doesn't seem concerned that there's no management or host at the front to control the flow of guests. All food is ordered through a QR code, but you're not allowed to self-pay or check out, which makes their system feel even more confusing. Overall, don't expect great service -- the setup is just strange. The food is good though, and the average dish runs about $17-$19. read more

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This past weekend had the chance to come out to SLT and give Dumpling 85 a visit. We had seen many video reviews hyping the spot up so we were really excited for try it. Unfortunately it wasn't really much to our liking and here's why. Right when we walk in, all the staff seem to be pretty busy so the seating arrangements were kind of confusing. A worker popped up and just pointed us to a table after waiting for a couple minutes. The menu is all online so you do have to scan a barcode and pull up the menu. The service was also kind of meh, as no one really came in to check on us until we asked for more water... The restaurant is pretty small and it will probably get busy faster with the temperatures dropping soon. The food we ordered was just alright; the chow mein noodles we ordered barely had any chicken and they honestly felt kind of room temp. We didn't want to make a fuss about it because it did take a while for them to even come out so we just didn't end up finishing them. The dumplings were good but nothing crazy like they had been talked about online. To each their own but quite frankly I didn't get sold by the hype. read more

Dumpling 85 - Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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My experience here was average. We ordered hot tea, shrimp fried rice, and wonton soup. The best part of the meal were the wontons in the soup; the filling was seasoned well and the wontons were cooked perfectly. The restaurant was very busy and has more of a "fast food" vibe. The staff does seat you, however, all ordering is done via scanning a QR code and placing your own order. To close your tab you pay with the staff, as the "ordering app" does not allow for payment. I will visit again. read more

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We were craving dumplings due to the cold weather. One of the few places that popped up on Yelp was Dumpling 85. I am from San Francisco so I thought the food was average. It didn't taste super amazing but for Tahoe, I'll give it four stars! Service was great! read more

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Came here for a dinner while staying in SLT. I will say the vibe here is kinda awful. There is no music playing and it was awkwardly silent even with like 6 or 7 other parties eating at the same time. The actual food is good, we got the XLB, string beans, and the chicken chow main. Standouts were the XLB and chow mein, both were so flavorful and on par with what you'd get in SF. The string beans were not great, I found them not cooked enough and lacking in any sort of seasoning. There were a handful that were too crunch to eat. I will also say the chow mein was definitely on the greasy side, so avoid that if you're wanting a more light meal. Overall a solid option if you're really wanting dim sum in SLT. I do home the owners lighten up the vibe with some music. Also the lack of dipping bowls for soy sauce and soup spoons for the XLB was rough, and we were already done eating by the time we could ask a waiter for them. read more

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The flavors were a bit bland, the noodle soup was good flavor but the thick noodles were bland. The dumplings were ok tasting but lacked flavor. It's like the flavors didn't marinate in the meat, dumpling wrapper and noodles. The service is good. The dishes lack flavor. Possibly because it's in a touristy area, it lacks authenticity of sichuan flavors. read more

New dumpling place in South Lake Tahoe near stateline. We were hesitant on stopping in only because you have to question how authentic the Chinese food in Lake Tahoe, especially dumplings, when Tahoe isn't known to have solid Chinese food places. Well, I'm glad we stopped in! We ordered two XLB dishes as we had that craving. Service was fast. I'll say it's pretty darn close to what we are used to having down in the Bay Area! The taste was really good and it was served piping hot. A couple things: need the soy sauce/vinegar mix already mixed. Not all tables had the separate bottles to make the dipping sauce. Also need soup spoons to eat these - not just forks/chopsticks! What a great find - we will be back to try other dishes! read more

Dumpling 85 - XLB - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

How nice to find authentic dumplings, Chinese restaurant in a place like Lake Tahoe. Walked in in a Saturday night fairly busy service was smooth and quick. Prices I thought were fair for a touristy area. Everything that I had was a five out of five. Get the scallion pancake, pan, fried dumpling, XLB, dumpling, and the green beans. There wasn't one thing that I thought was not delicious. read more

this is just a heads up to my plant based brothers and sisters out there: I dropped in for a noodle dish but confirm that they are not even vegetarian. They all have oyster sauce in them according to the folks in the back of House. So just a little something to look out for. read more

Dumpling 85 in South Lake Tahoe is a tasty little find! It was located across the street from where we were staying at the Marriott's Timber Lodge which made it super convenient. It is also across from The Baked Bear...so, if you want dessert after, it's a super close walk. We ordered the Shrimp pork chive dumplings, Xiao long bao, and the pan fried pork buns. The dumpling fillings were fresh and flavorful, with just the right balance of seasoning. The real standout was the pan fried pork buns -- perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy and savory on the inside. You can even watch the staff making dumplings fresh. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive, making the meal even better. We wanted to come here a second time during our trip, but unfortunately ran out of time. We'll definitely be coming back here on our next Tahoe trip! read more

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Seeing this spot pop up on Yelp, I got immediately excited. I love dumplings and so do my kids so after an adventure field day in the area, we had to place an order here and have some comforting food delivered to the front door. We ordered the steamed pork buns, the pan, fried pork buns, The, spicy wontons, and steamed dumplings as well. Everything arrived, hot and ready to eat, and then somehow also manage to keep things from sticking together too. Unfortunately, the dumplings were just average for me. They were delicately steamed with a tender skin, but the fillings all tasted almost identical, the spicy chili sauce was quite bland and they did not come with any type of dumpling sauce either. The pan fried buns were mostly dough with a small little filling in the middle that was juicy as you expect, but not an excellent version in my opinion. I really am happy to see this type of food in the Southlake Tahoe area and Hope people visit but for me probably one and done . read more

We were looking for dinner and wanted something Family style and wanted some Dumplings for the cold weather. It was a little confusing ordering from the Q " R code because we did not want to double order but it was ok to order from the Waitress. We had ordered a few Shum Mai Pork dumplings, and Chive Shrimp and Pork Steamed Dumplings. Chow mein and Fried Rice to start with. We also ordered Won ton soup and another round of Chive and Shrimp Dumplings, and Shum mais pork. It was a small cozy place and it hit the spot and was conveniently located in the Village. read more

Dumpling 85 - Pork shummai dumplings - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Came here for dinner late as it was one of the only places open and it was pretty good- really slow night for them so service was good and the food was pretty good. Nothing super fantastic but nothing awful- good Asian food for Tahoe and it worked for dinner. read more

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Amazing fresh dumplings! All the food was super hot and yummy. Customer service definitely lacking but I feel like that's to be expected at places you order your self and such. Definitely can't wait to go back and eat again. Recommend! read more

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We just settled in our room and got a little hungry. Took a walk outside and saw dumplings and noodles. I couldn't wait to taste the dumplings. I came last year and this was not around so I think it's a brand new spot. Upon walking in, it was a small cozy spot. The server said we can sit anywhere. We ordered through the online menu and received our beef noodle soup in about five minutes. To my surprise, the broth was warm and not hot as I would like it. My mom thought that the broth was great I thought otherwise the beef brisket was nice and tender. It was enough to feed me and my mother. We also ordered shrimp and vegetable dumpling, which took a little bit longer. There were not as tasty as I thought I felt like I was eating something from the freezer that you can buy from the store for 12 of these dumplings. It was about $15. The beef brisket noodles was about $19 a bowl we also got hot tea that was a dollar each cup and we also ordered some white rice to go since we had some dumplings left over the white rice was about five dollars a little container. They did not have much of a selection when it came to the noodles or the dumplings. This is a place that I wanted to try and I did try but will not be giving it another try again due to the selections read more

Dumpling 85 - The sauce is on the table - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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There aren't many kitchens open past 9 pm--so we were glad to get some late night food here after a long day of Tahoe fun. We were able to get a table quickly. Service was friendly but not over attentive. You order via QR code which is great. Dumplings were being made fresh (I saw the woman working as we sat and enjoyed our meal). Dumplings were hot and fresh, ramen was flavorful. It all hit the spot. Ambiance is low-key, but definitely recommend this spot. read more

Dumpling 85 - Tasty ramen really hit the spot - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Food 3.5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 We didn't try much at this location but would like to come back a different day. Had a lot of recommendations about this place. It wasn't bad but it wasn't anything crazy good either. Not a lot of ginger/scallions on our plates as well. read more

Dumpling 85 - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

I've been to China and to both Beijing and Shanghai, and these were the best dumplings I've had since. There's no assigned seating, you just come in and sit where you want and order from the digital menu with your phone and your food is prepared and brought out quickly to order. Everything was made fresh from scratch and a had delicious flavor, the green onion pancakes and ginger noodles were amazing, but the dumplings were extraordinary, perfectly cooked, and savory. Definitely worth a try and the location is pretty convenient right on downtown Stateline walkway and open late for the night life. read more

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Food was actually fairly good. Just pissed they took forever to bring out one of our orders which took about 30 mins after our first entree came out. I thought that was odd for the restaurant being small so I feel like it's not justified. Our server also kept passing our table without checking for our food to come out, I think that was the first red flag... As for the ambience, it's okay. I found it to be a bit overstimulating and I also hate how they sat us at a table that was RIGHT next to another family's table in the dead pit center of the place. It was loud in there and I couldn't really get to talk without hearing the conversation over to my right. They really need to adjust their seating. Another good thing I'll note is that they did waive the dish they brought out late as compensation for the inconvenience but I don't know if I'll come back after this experience :/ read more

Dumpling 85 - Shrimp dumplings - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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It's difficult to give an unbiased review on a dumpling house when I've been a resident of Los Angeles for over 10 yrs. And as Los Angelenos know, San Gabriel Valley is the place for THE BEST dimsum/Chinese. But I always like to give places the benefit of the doubt and sometimes it can be a pleasant surprise. One positive: I did think their fried rice was decent. We got both chicken and shrimp fried rice and to me, what makes a great fried rice,is that smoky flavor you get from the heat of the wok. The rice did have that flavor. As for the dumplings, we only ordered the shrimp pork chive. Taste is subjective, but I wasn't a fan of the flavor. The filling was kind of sweet which I didn't care for and I was missing that shrimpy porky flavor I'm used to at a traditional dimsum house. I guess for those who don't know great dimsum, wouldn't know the difference. But for those that do, I don't recommend it. BTW, it's extremely pricey, but I get it. When you're located in a tourist trap, it's expected. read more

If you are looking for authentic Chinese food, this place is not it the food was missing flavor. The only reason why I came here was because it's one of the few Chinese food restaurants that were nearby me. I already didn't have high expectation since it's in a tourist area, but I still went because of the reviews. Service was okay , we had to approach the waiters to sit us down. It was easy to find and you do have to park a couple blocks away unless you are staying in a nearby hotel. read more

We came up to south tahoe for a weekend trip, we were SO excited to try this dumpling spot. My partner has been talking ab it all week, unfortunately when we came there was no "available outside seating" :( If it's 59 degrees in Tahoe, I want my lil booty outside- We then tried to do a to go order, but was let w standing in the door, no option to sit and find what we want or any expansion on the menu My partner is here local but I'm from Texas, idk what I'm ordering but hospitality and good service standards would've been really nice to be met with :) I hope for a better experience in the future! read more

The place was great! Service was really good. Food was delicious. The dumplings were tasty. Beef noodles were okay. It's a very clean and cozy restaurant. I'd recommend it to everyone. read more

Had a really tasty and filling meal for 6 people. The beef soup was probably the highlight. Flavorful broth and the meat was really soft and tender. The chicken dumplings had sweetness to them, which I wasn't expecting, but it actually worked. The pork buns weren't the BBQ kind I thought they'd be, but they were still really good--nice and fluffy with a tasty filling. The tea was only $1 and also good. Service was great--friendly, food came out super quick, and ordering was easy. 5 stars. I'd come back for sure, especially for that beef soup and dumplings! read more

Dumpling 85 - Spicy beef - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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This place was amazing. There was a little bit of a line during Sunday night dinner hour as the tables were packed inside, but the bar seats were available and we snagged those. The whole place was buzzing. We were able to watch dumplings being made, which was a fun experience. Ordering was completed through a QR code online. Ordered Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pan Fried Pork Bun, Chicken Chow Mein, Beef Brisket Soup Noodles and Stir Fried Green Beans. Everything was delicious! The Pan Fried Pork Buns were my personal favorite. Fast and great customer service by everyone. Highly recommend and plan on coming back. read more

Dumpling 85 - Pan Fried Pork Buns - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Girlfriend & I ordered food here for our 2 year anniversary, starting with the hot & sour soup, it was very red and looked & tasted like a bunch of Tabasco sauce or some sort of hot sauce was poured, this was the worst hot & sour soup we have tried. The Xiao long bao was decent, still would not order again. Felt like it was very doughy, and not much soup in them. The only thing we enjoyed was the spicy edamame which is a very simple and easy recipe. The surrounding area is very nice, I would recommend trying elsewhere. Would not come again unless they do some changes. read more

Dumpling 85 - Spicy garlic edamame - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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We were a party of 9, hungry and just wanted something near our hotel. We came across this restaurant and we got seated right away. A smaller than usual but our waitress was on top! She was the only one on the floor handling all tables and it was pretty busy. A wait here and there but it wasn't long waits and she had the time to check how we're doing! I wish I got her name. You scan the barcode that is on the table, order online and your food comes out right away. We half our group as there were two different barcodes we could scan and you just figure it out between your parties if needed. Everything was tasteful and I didn't even have time to take a picture because we were so hungry. Shrimp fried rice was really good and so was everything else! read more

Dumpling 85 - Fried bao bun - Chinese Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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