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    Dumpling District

    4.3 (64 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Pork Soup Dumplings 6
    Mark N.

    Came in on a Saturday night and it was pretty quiet and spacious. We were greeted immediately and we were able to sit down immediately once entering in the restaurant. The food was so delicious and the portions were quite large. Every bite was flavorful, thankfully I was able to try out my wife's food as well, which was also really good. I will definitely be coming back for more.

    Great for medium sized groups with a private room
    Deborah B.

    Couldn't decide what for dinner tonight so we stopped by district dumplings to check it out. I've only been here for a few months, but it's nice to know that dumplings and dim sum is so close.. We ordered the rainbow soup dumplings and was totally impressed. This is a wonderful start to try each different dumpling and discover which one is your favorite . Mine is probably the mala which is spicy pork. We also ordered the pork fried dumplings, which were meaty and delicious . Service was impress, helpful without being overbearing. We will definitely add this to one of our favorite places in this shopping center.

    Pork Wontons in Chili Oil Peanut Sauce 8
    Karen Y.

    Was on the hunt for something new and stumbled across this place. Hands down, one of the best soup dumpling places in the DMV and very well worth the drive into Germantown for a visit. Recommend getting the assorted soup dumplings (pork, crab & pork and the truffle are so freaking good) to figure out what full order you want. Also really loved the pork wonton with chili and peanut oil and pan fried pork dumplings which aren't actually fried bao (like how it is at other places) they also serve some rice and noodles dishes and even reg take out American classics like general tso which I hope to try on my next visit. The drinks are also super good (Korean pear sparkler is non alcoholic and refreshing). Plenty of parking and service was solid. Highly recommend if you have a xiao long bao craving and want something different (and imo better than the MoCo classics of bobs and shanghai).

    Pork Wontons in Chili Oil Peanut Sauce 8
    Valery L.

    Worth trying this place out! My mom and I went to grab dinner and we got: - Rainbow Soup Dumplings - Pork Pan Fried Buns (6) - Pork + Shrimp Shumai (4) - Wontons in Peanut Butter Spicy Sauce with Pork & Vegetable (8) Everything tasted delicious and I love being able to try out all 6 flavors of the soup dumplings at once. Our favorite was the crab meat & pork and black truffle (pork). We got handed a menu where we can mark how many we want of different items for the servers to take. And the food all came out pretty quickly. The only thing I hope they can expand on is their vegetables section. They only had 2 options to choose from. We went on a Sunday evening so it wasn't too busy but I also think it's probably cause it's a fairly new place (it replaced Bonchon). Not too loud which is always a plus :) Plenty of parking which is always a win in my eyes haha

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    Deej Jo A.

    Everything we ordered were tasty. Rainbow soup dumplings (like a dumpling sampler) make their menu somehow unique and there's an instruction on how to eat them. The stir-fry noodles aren't oily like chow mein or similar types of noodles. It's more on the softer boiled in broth like thing, huge cuts of mushroom but tasty! My daughter wasn't a fan though because it was a kind of soupy. Shumai was meaty and filling. Cucumber salad is good but I've tasted better ones. These times, it's considered to be an affordable place to eat. Good with groups. Servers were nice. Ample parking available. Bathroom isn't in its best shape but acceptable. Located near an Asian store and boba place so that's a bonus.

    Pan fried pork cu
    Amy S.

    My sister and I finally made it to this restaurant. It is their first dine-in restaurant. I have not been to their other locations. Restaurant is bright and roomy. Plenty of party. The service was wonderful. The menu is a smaller side - but working g on a dine-in version instead. We are a complete scallion pancake snob. Although this is closer to the authentic one, it could use more scallions. We dif like the crispy, flicky layers, yey soft center. The cucumber and garlic was light and refreshing. The salty rice roll- the ratio of filligs to rice could be higher but it was tasty. Chicken soup dumplings were excellent however, they were not saved with gingers. We has ask for them and they brought very minimal amount. That was a disappoint. The pan fried pork buns were excellent. Overall, it was a good experience.

    Kelly S.

    The favorites - pork pan fried dumplings, spicy pork soup dumplings, wontons with peanut sauce, scallion pancake, and pork belly with rice Friendly and fast service Plenty of parking Floors and bathroom could have been cleaner

    Braised Beef Noodle Soupsoup
    Micah C.

    So excited that I finally got to try this place out! Went here for dinner on a Saturday night and it was pretty empty so we were seated right away. Our server was kind and explained the menu to us. I ordered the beef noodle soup bowl and soup dumplings to share. The beef noodle soup was good but could use a little more salt in my opinion. I liked the beef though; it was very tender. The soup dumplings were amazing! Plump and delicious. I like how the soup broth inside didn't burn my tongue haha. I'd come back for those and one of the rice dishes next time. It's so nice to have this place in the Germantown area so I don't have to go all the way to Rockville for soup dumplings!

    Pork pan fried dumplings
    Lydia C.

    New dumpling restaurant that seems to have taken over where Bonchon chicken used to be. We ordered the rainbow dumplings and pan fried pork dumplings. The rainbow dumplings were great for photos but some of the flavors were a bit strange, I wasn't a big fan of the mala spicy one and the shrimp and zucchini. The best soup dumplings were the original pork dumplings and crab & pork dumplings, which were juicy with generous portions of meat. But the real star of the meal was the pan fried pork dumplings - they had a perfectly crispy bottom and juicy meaty interior. The ambiance is okay, typical of a fast casual restaurant. The service was very friendly and attentive and parking was free and plentiful right by the restaurant. Pricing was a bit expensive, the rainbow dumplings were $14 for 6 dumplings, but it wasn't too crazy.

    Dumplings
    Izzy F.

    Tried Dumpling District for the first time and it was a really nice experience. I ordered the the fried rice which was great and rainbow dumplings--they were fun, unique, and colorful, but I do wish they had a bit more flavor. The service, though, was excellent! The staff was super helpful especially since it was my first visit.

    Cucumbers with garlic sauce
    Margy C.

    Can you get full on dumplings? Yes, if you order almost the entire menu. We started with the rainbow soup dumplings filled with delicious broth. I liked the Japanese ladles instead of the soup spoons because it could catch all the broth once you take your first bite into the soft dumpling skin. We got other items besides the fried pork buns and pot stickers. The scallion pancakes were too flaky. It just fell apart the second I picked it up. Cucumbers with garlic sauce was very refreshing. It is a cold dish and the cucumbers were fresh and had a crunch. I ended up eating some of it with the noodles with scallion sauce. The two dishes complimented each other quite well. We also tried one of the rice dishes. The sweet and source pork ribs over rice made it a complete meal. Note: Some dishes were not available last night due to the fact that it was a grand opening. They are the braised beef noodle soup and braised pork ribs over rice. Service was fantastic!

    Noodles hit the spot
    Benjamin T.

    Nearly missed the restaurant during opening weekend, due to the old Bonchon sign. I'm glad I got my bearings! Came here to celebrate my young daughter birthday. She wanted rice coins and dumplings and loves to try new places. We were able to reserve a large table for the extended family. This came in handy as the restaurant filled in quickly. The hype is real as patrons were happy all around. The staff worked hard to make everyone feel accommodated throughout the night. The food was Great and better than the other locations we tried. Everything was delicious!

    Caroline S.

    i think food is decent, pretty. My fav among all is the pan fried bun. Buns and potistckers will squirter at you as well. Somehow, I feel that all the food could be a lot hotter.

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    Dumplings were so delicious and the service was great. I would definitely recommend you try this place.

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    10 months ago

    Delicious dumplings and a great place to stop for a quick lunch! We ordered the assortment and loved every one of them!

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    8 months ago

    Food such a peaceful atmosphère enjoying these colorful juicy dumpings. The soup is inside each dumpings

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    Waited til 1115 but store was locked and employees were waiting outside. Finally, we left and went to another restaurant.

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    Food was great and the service was fast. We had the pork soup dumplings and pork belly over rice.

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    Soup dumplings are too large. I also expect to need a mouth made of asbestos to eat a soup dumpling, these are served lukewarm.

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    Far East Restaurant

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    This place is a favorite of my family and extended fam!…read more I had many lunch dates with my hubs ! I love their Kung Pao and General Tsos.. hubs love their Chicken Lo Mein and Egg Foo Young. Their wonton soup is hit or miss, not as good but there are countless of good things on the menu! Dim sum is always good. Service is usually good....Especially if your a regular. Weekends at night tend to be very busy so plan accordingly.

    This was, by far, the worst experience I have ever had at a local restaurant…read more My neighbors and I decided to celebrate a birthday at this neighborhood Chinese restaurant. We ordered the Human Delight and specifically requested that it be prepared without any spicy sauce, as two of us cannot tolerate spicy food. When the food arrived, each of us served ourselves and immediately realized the dish was spicy. We called the waiter, who acknowledged that he had entered the order correctly as non-spicy. He took all of our plates, along with the entire entrée, back to the kitchen. When the replacement arrived, we immediately noticed it was served on a much smaller platter and contained no shrimp or scallops, even though those are standard ingredients in Human Delight. We asked the waiter why the dish was smaller and missing key ingredients. Instead of addressing our concern, he appeared annoyed and asked, "What do you want me to do?" We simply asked for the dish we had originally ordered and paid for: Human Delight with shrimp, scallops, beef, chicken, and pork, prepared without the spicy sauce. The waiter then called the manager. The manager identified himself as the cook and stated that he would not add more shrimp or scallops. We explained that we had not eaten the original dish because it was prepared incorrectly and that the entire entrée had been taken back to the kitchen along with our plates. Instead of apologizing and correcting the mistake, he said he needed to inspect the returned plates. After doing so, he claimed he had found only "half a shrimp" on one plate--something that was simply untrue. Eventually, he brought out a third version of the dish. Although it was still noticeably smaller than the original portion, he said he had added "three shrimp and three scallops" this time although he could not account for the rest after checking our plates. We are three women in our 60s and 70s, and we were shocked by how we were treated. Rather than apologizing for serving the wrong order, the staff questioned our honesty and acted as though we were trying to get something we had not asked for. The way this situation was handled was unprofessional, disrespectful, and unacceptable. We left feeling insulted rather than valued as customers. We will not be returning, and we cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good customer service or food.

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    Peter Chang Gaithersburg - SHRIMP FRIED RICE

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    4.0(215 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Stopped by to enjoy their AYCE brunch (available daily until 3pm) and it didn't disappoint. So many…read moreoptions for $28pp (90 minute time limit) - traditional dim sum, Chinese tapas, soup, noodles, rice, dessert, and more. For dim sum, let them know how many pieces you want. Favorites: firecracker salmon crispy roll, crystal shrimp dumpling, vegan chili hand pulled noodles, and spicy dry fried bamboo fish If you visit on a weekend, I recommend arriving when they open as they got fairly busy as the afternoon went on.

    Ive been coming here several times a year now and working my way through everything on the menu…read more The service is amazing. every time no issues. The food comes out extremely fast almost predicting what we'll order and bringing it out 5 minutes later. I came here for dinner last night with some friends and heres my thoughts: Osmanthus honey pork ribs - never going to be disappointed with this Spicy dry fried egg plant - meat eaters and vegetarians will love it. order every time Limencello Shrimp - really good, I had one and its not for me but the shrimp eater at the table enjoyed it profoundly Spring River Fatty Beef - nope. I won't order again. I couldn't find anything to like about it. The texture was gooey, the flavor was a no. I'm calling a redo because of this one. Maybe mix with a lot of rice people like it? Tofu skin salad (cold) - my daughter really likes it. i can have a few bites but its not my favorite. Sichuan popcorn chicken - perfection. it's popcorn chicken. Scallion Bubble pancake - order every time. its huge comes with a vegan dipping sauce. easily enough for 3-4 people.

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    Peter Chang Gaithersburg - Busy busy. Main dining room and I think they have two private rooms.

    Busy busy. Main dining room and I think they have two private rooms.

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    Bob's Shanghai 66

    Bob's Shanghai 66

    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    7.7 mi
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    Bob's Shanghai has been on a bunch of best dim sum lists but it's a pretty far drive for us…read more Luckily we were in the area so we placed an order for pickup online. We ordered an Egg and Cruller Wrap, Scallion Pancake, Pork & Rice Shumai, Chicken XLB, Pan Fried Pork Buns, and Cucumbers. Order was ready on time but know that since its was a Sunday so it took around 45 minutes due to how busy it was. We really liked the Pork & Rice Shumai and the Pan Fried Pork buns were our favorites. Both filled really well. The Chicken XLB (like most carryout dumplings) kind of exploded mostly so we didn't get the best experience there but the flavor was good. The egg cruller wrap was solid but doesn't travel well. The scallion pancake was a little thicker/breadier than I'm used to. Cucumbers were solid. This place definitely needs to be experienced dine in, especially based on how busy their dining room was that day. If you're in a rush though, their takeout is solid.

    TLDR: Great handmade soup dumplings and well-executed home-style dishes, though a few items lacked…read moreseasoning or portions. A solid spot for sharing with a group, and I'd happily return to explore more of the menu. I really wanted to love this place. The soup dumplings are among the better ones in the area. While the wrappers aren't as thin or chewy as the very best, you can tell they're handmade, and I'll always appreciate that. I'd recommend sticking with the pork soup dumplings since they were rich, savory, and full of umami. The crab version unfortunately didn't have any noticeable crab flavor and tasted almost identical to the pork. The duck came in a generous portion and is a great choice for anyone who enjoys sweeter flavors. The watercress was fresh and plentiful, but it could have used much more garlic. We ended up adding the wonton chili oil and dipping it for extra flavor. The cucumber was delicious, but the portion was way too small. The bean curd was cooked well, though there wasn't enough pork for a dish that was supposed to feature it. The fish was another highlight with light spice, a crispy exterior, and perfectly cooked, tender meat. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try more dishes. I enjoy the home-style cooking, and it's the kind of restaurant that's especially fun to visit with a larger group so you can sample a variety of dishes.

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    Bob's Shanghai 66 - Waiting for the service not too long.

    Waiting for the service not too long.

    Bob's Shanghai 66 - Minced pork?

    Minced pork?

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