I had a really enjoyable meal at Dumpling House in Cambridge. The dumplings were fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. I especially liked how everything tasted homemade and comforting, with a nice balance of texture and seasoning. The menu offers a wide variety of options, so it's easy to try different dishes beyond just dumplings. Everything came out quickly, and the portions were quite satisfying. The atmosphere is casual and lively, which makes it a great spot for a quick meal or a relaxed dinner with friends. Overall, a solid choice in Cambridge if you're craving authentic Chinese dumplings. I would definitely come back again. read more

Dumpling House - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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A dinner with my Korean friends revealed my current favorite Chinese restaurant in Boston! Soup Steamed Dumplings Pork 小籠包: The dumplings were large, incredibly juicy, and the meat filling was tender and smooth. The seasoning was only slightly sweet, perfectly complementing the freshness of the meat. These were the best Xiaolongbao I've had in the US, although the skin was a bit soggy and unappetizing. Pork & Leeks Dumpling: My friend ordered these, opting for pan-fried dumplings. They were piping hot, incredibly fragrant, and the meat filling was tender. The chive flavor was mild, which is perfect since I don't like chives lol. A touch of vinegar was definitely needed to cut through the richness! Sliced Fish Szechuan Style: Calling them "sliced fish" is a bit of a stretch; "fish fillets" would be more accurate. They were probably made with basa fish, and the fish was incredibly tender, almost melting in your mouth. The broth was fragrant, and the numbing and spicy flavor was authentic, earning high praise from my friend from Sichuan. Lamb with Ginger & Scallions Onion: A perfectly good Beijing dish, but it was prepared with the feel of a Cantonese stir-fry, which suited my Cantonese palate perfectly. The lamb was incredibly tender, with no gamey taste, and stir-fried until the oil was visible but the sauce wasn't thickened. The sweetness of the onions and carrots added to the complex flavor. Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin: Just average, like a typical Shanghai style home-cooked meal. Nothing special to say. General Gao's Tofu 左宗豆腐: My first time trying the famous "General Tso" (I don't know why they call it General Gao) series of American Chinese cuisine. It felt similar to the technique used in Shanghainese "Kung Pao宮保." A slightly sweet and sour flavor with the aroma and mild spiciness of dried chili peppers, the ingredients were deep-fried and coated in a thick sauce. The tofu was overcooked, the edges were hard, and the sauce became a bit watery towards the end. This dish was just okay. read more

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Service 4/5: definitely on the slower side however she was still nice and got us whatever we needed. Food 5/5: ordered an order of the soup, dumplings, the chili dumplings, cucumber salad. Everything we ordered was delicious. The soup dumplings were so flavorful and well seasoned. The chili dumplings were packed full of flavor with the right amount of hit from the spice. Cucumber salad was very refreshing. It will definitely be back to order other things. read more

Everything came out super hot! Soup dumplings - if those are mini? Tasted good. The scallion pancakes were a bit heavy. I thought they were supposed to be more thin and crispy and they had hardly any onion flavor. But super crunchy for sure. Pork potstickers were fine. We had them fried. And I tried to get a vegetable in with the spinach and egg, but that was only meh. Service was fast on a Thursday night. Decent ambience. read more

Very good dumplings! The portion sizes are large, so going with a group makes sense...you can order a variety and share. For example, when you go to dim sum, you get 3-4 har gao (crystal wrapper shrimp dumplings) per order. An order at Dumplings House is 10 dumplings. My party was only 3 people, and we ordered 7 items, and had a lot of leftovers. Thank goodness these all reheat well. There is a good selection of dumplings, plus many traditional Chinese specialties, plus the classics like Singapore noodles and a variety of fried rice options. The best 3 items we tried were the red bean steamed buns, the soup dumplings, and the crystal shrimp dumplings. Service was great. Prices are reasonable. Ambiance is comfortable, a few different smaller rooms make it feel cozy. Will go back next time I must have dumplings. read more

Dumpling House - A42. Crystal Shrimp Dumplings A42.水晶虾饺 R Delicious - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Today was our first time trying Dumpling House, in Cambridge! We arrived at the perfect time, right before the dinner rush. It was pretty busy for a Monday and the restaurant filled up quick. We knew we definitely wanted to try their pork + crab soup dumplings and their Szechuan style sliced fish, but we were struggling with figuring out what else we wanted to try. We ended up going w/ our server's suggestion for our 3rd dish: spicy salt & pepper pork! All the dishes we ordered were solid, to our surprise. Not the best Chinese food around but not a bad choice at all, by any means. Our favorite dish was the C1:Szechuan style sliced fish! It had the best flavor & great to eat w/ some rice. In terms of spice level, I'd give it a 6/10. Won't make you start sweating but you'll definitely feel a slight kick. We really enjoyed the spicy salt + pepper pork, as well. I liked the way it was fried & had a nice crunch! Wish it was a little saltier and more flavorful though. As for the soup dumplings, they were a little different from others that we've tried around. The dumpling skin is quite thick & filling had onions. I would give these a 5/10... kind of disappointing since we expected the soup dumplings were gonna be the star of our meal, given the fact that the restaurant has "dumpling" in their name. We decided to order some hot tea after we finished eating & it was a perfect way to end our meal ;) They have A LOT of dishes on their menu but I think some dishes are definitely better than others & you have to choose carefully because depending on what you order, it can really alter your opinion on how good their food is. Overall, I give our dinner experience at Dumpling House a 4/5. The staff were nice, efficient, & attentive! Parking: street meter parking read more

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Fantastic news! I finally found a great restaurant. Simply the best meal I have had in a long time. Lots of "hot & spicy" dishes that I was afraid to try, but my favorite dish of chicken and broccoli was amazing. Came out piping hot. Absolutely a must try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Dumpling House - Beef and broccoli served piping hot from the kitchen. Well worth the short wait from an extremely attentive staff - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Love their dumplings! Always good! I recommend joining the waitlist online. They get very busy! read more

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We ordered from Dumpling House, and were thrilled with our food. I'm notoriously disappointed by cucumber salads and generally feel I can make better at home. But with Dumpling House! We also got the pepper beef and cold peanut noodles, and everything was delicious. We're a family that is picky about our food, but Dumpling House exceeded our expectations! read more

Came here for a quick lunch on a weekday and we especially enjoyed the soup dumplings and Chinese broccoli. The dumpling skin was not too thick, the soup was flavorful and the meat was a good texture / not a dense meat wad. Chinese broccoli had nice garlicky flavor to offset the bitterness. We lucked out finding parking and getting seated quickly. Service was fine but sparse. The menu is huge and I'll be back to try more things - three cup chicken next time. read more

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This is a review of their lunch. I ordered their kung pao chicken, which is usually crazy hot. Theirs was very tasty, with fresh ingredients, but toned down and not hot. Nevertheless it was excellent. The service was A+. read more

This is one of my cousin's favorite places to dine in the area so we had to go for dinner. Dumpling House is a popular spot in Cambridge and they don't take reservations, so expect a wait during peak hours. We waited about 20 minutes for a table for six, which wasn't bad. There's a small indoor lobby with benches, so you can stay warm while waiting. The restaurant is busy and lively, with lots of large groups, making it a great choice for group dinners. We ordered a variety of dishes and really enjoyed our meal: A17 - Beef Pancake: One of my favorites of the night. The scallion pancake was super crispy, just how I like it, and wrapped around flavorful beef. A29 - Pan-Fried Dumplings: Tasty, with a nice crisp, but not the standout of the meal. A30 - Soup Dumplings: Juicy, hot, and flavorful. The soup broth inside was especially delicious. G18 - Mapo Tofu: A bit too watery for my taste. Isn't made with peanuts (for those with allergies) G2 - Sautéed Watercress: Fresh and lightly seasoned, a good veggie side, because you have to order one. F11 - Mango Chicken: We picked this as an alternative to orange chicken. Also I've never heard of mango chicken so this intrigued me. The chicken is not battered, but sliced and coated with a glossy sauce. It was very flavorful, and much lighter and fresher than typical Chinese chicken dishes. B17 - House Special Fried Rice: Great. It wasn't too oily and came with shrimp, pork, and lots of cabbage! C1 - Sliced Fish Szechuan Style (Large): Recommended by our server for a fish dish. Bold and spicy flavors and more than enough for our group. The portions were large, and the food overall was delicious. They also offer takeout, which was also busy. Parking is limited, with only five spots out front. read more

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Staff not friendly,the handmade dumpling is not as good as i expected,wrapper is too thick to taste the filling already.and i realized the crystal shrimp dumpling as same as the crystal shrimp dumplings I bought from Costco. read more

Waiter is a complete bitch about tips. She wasn't happy with the tip amount I gave, despite only taking our order and not even delivering the food. I refused to give more for a tip, and despite her keeping insisting, she eventually gave in. Also the food is way too expensive, would not recommend. read more

Service could have been improved, but was a busy Saturday late lunchtime. Once order was placed .. kitchen was fast ... too fast as main entree arrived before appetizer. Ordered the pan fried dumplings which had pork, shrimp . These were excellent and honestly some of best dumplings I have eaten. Pan seared, but tender noodle exterior. Large and 7 in the appetizer dish, the meat ingredients was great, well seasoned with flavors. These were not ever frozen or sitting for days ... fresh. The dipping sauce was not a run of mill soy, teriyaki sauce... it was well seasoned and really added to the dumplings taste... I would order these again in heartbeat. The pan fried noodles with beef dish again fresh ingredients, tender Vegatables of broccoli, carrots , beans. The beef was tender and the sauce with a the beef and noodles had a light but addictive taste that had you wanting more... I was trying to figure out what was in the sauce . The dumplings were memorable and will return again for the dumplings or scallion pancake and try a duck dish.... They serve beer, wine, cocktails as well . read more

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The appetizers the spicy beef tendon in chili sauce delicious and scallions pancakes were delicious and the jumbo shrimp. MY favorite was the pork and cabbage buns. I ENJOYED the variety and the service was great read more

Decent soup dumplings for a reasonable price! The soup dumplings were filled with soup and burst in your mouth, so delicious. The jellyfish salad was also very yummy, much better than I expected. Cold and refreshing! The texture of the jellyfish was so interesting to eat. read more

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This is one of my favorite Chinese places since coming here. You can't make a reservation for this place but there was only a 20 mins wait on a Saturday night. For appetizers, we got the vegetable buns with mushrooms. It was very light and fluffy. It had a great filling pairing perfectly with the soy and chili oil. For dinner, i got the Taiwan noodles with chicken. It was very juicy and flavorful. Every bite had a burst of flavor. The ambiance was great and fun! The service was okay. We did get the wrong order and took a bit to fix. They also did put the dish at the table and went away without saying what the dish was. I understand that they were busy but other than that it was amazing. Would love to come back again read more

Dumpling House - A35. Vegetable Buns with Mushrooms - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Had a great, fun meal here with a large group. Excellent dumplings (of course!). The fried buns less of a hit. Excellent noodle and rice dishes too. Service was friendly if a little slow (it was very busy). read more

Awful service. Joined the waitlist and was told it would be 30-45 minute wait. We waited over 90 minutes. We were first in the waitlist for over 25 minutes, and watched several other parties that arrived after go in before us. We notified them that we were there when we were first on the waitlist, and then asked a few times after when we would be seated. We were finally told that it was because we had only checked in when we were at the top of the waitlist, and only then did they start counting us in the queue. Not sure why they have a Yelp waitlist if you need to check in to start counting in the waitlist. During dinner, we watched several other guests ask the host the same question, saying they've been waiting for half an hour at the top of the waitlist. She again told them that people only join the queue when they check in in-person, and the Yelp waitlist doesn't count because people can "join at any time from anywhere." Wish they had a sign or something to inform us. Also, the food was not good. The pickled greens and fish soup (酸菜鱼) was the worst I've ever had, and I've had a lot that soup. The fish was not tender, sliced too thick, and the soup didn't have any of the typical flavor it should have. read more

Love dumpling house! We always get the mapo tofu and it never disappoints. Often get takeout and the quality is just as good but they have a good lunch special if you go in house that includes entree, rice, & soup (though the soup is vegetarian not vegan unfortunately). Service was great when we went for lunch. Wish they had vegan dumplings, the vegetarian dumplings have eggs, but they do have mushroom buns which was good but a little plain, could use a sauce. Not sure exactly the difference between the sautéed flat noodles and the sautéed rice noodles but both are good! Have also tried the vegetarian three treasures (potato, eggplant, bell pepper), sautéed pea pod shoots, basil eggplant, and sautéed mixed vegetables with garlic which are all delicious. But the mapo tofu is our favorite. read more

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Highly recommend trying this place out! The food is delicious with great prices. I really enjoyed everything I ate and recommend ordering multiple dishes to share. The jumbo shrimp and shrimp dumplings are must-try! The service is fast, though this place does get very busy quickly. Super homey restaurant with authentic food! read more

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This was just OK for me. It wasn't quite dim sum place as I was thinking. The dumplings here are just OK. Some of them are a little bit more doughy than I would like. The main dishes were decent. The price was a little bit high. The service was quick. It's a very casual and somewhat noisy restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue.. read more

I love dumpling house. I haven't had a dish I didn't enjoy yet. We've been working our way through the menu and I love the mini juicy dumplings, general gao's chicken, and steamed flounder. The wait for takeout is usually 10-15 min unless rush hour. The lunch menu is an awesome deal and is served until 3pm! read more

味道很好吃，特别喜欢、环境好。喜欢吃他们家的水煮鱼，辣椒炒牛肉丝，九层塔茄子，干煸鸡，小笼包。 taste is REALLY good. I like mini soup dumpling read more

The staff and service was great. We were seated immediately for a weekday lunch and the staff was very attentive and helpful. We ordered pork and crab soup dumplings, pan fried pork and chive buns, and seaweed soup. We had high hopes going into Dumpling House but were sadly kind of let down. The soup dumplings and pan fried pork and chive buns were really just okay. Honestly my favorite dish was the seaweed soup! Perhaps we ordered wrong because there are many dishes on the menu, so I would ultimately return to try new things. It was nice to see the restaurant pretty busy during the middle of the weekday :) read more

Generous portions, lots of seating! There are so many dumpling options on the menu! Everything we ordered was really solid and came out quickly. They also do takeout really well! read more

Dumpling House - A30. Mini Soup Dumplings with Pork R - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Pretty good for the price! I got delivery from here, and it honestly lasted me for 5 meals total. I really loved the green beans, they had a surprisingly smoky flavor. The salt n pepper fish was good. I love the spicy crunchy pepper mix on top. The fish itself was fine, could've had more flavor on its own. I also personally liked the fried rice, but I could see other people thinking it was too sticky/soft. But I weirdly really like that. I'd definitely order from here again read more

Dumpling House - B16. Fried Rice K - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Horrible food,Overpriced and over cooked. Very dry and lack of sabor. Not recommended. My Chinese restaurant around the corner has better taste and presentation. Very DISAPPOINTED by Red,OVERRATED indeed. Change the chef and Hire someone really CHINESE not Americanized. read more

You can certainly have a good meal here (or ordering takeout), but you have to order right. Look through the other reviews and you can get a sense of what's a hit and what's a miss. Ironically, dumplings are somewhat weaker than the dishes themselves, which can be pretty good. But when the name is "Dumplings House," so-so dumplings will bring down the rating. read more

We didn't get to dine in as there was a wait but ordered food to go. Took about 30 minutes which was not bad. They were able to seat people quicker than getting our food- so maybe we could've dined in instead. The food is okay. The pan fried noodles was a little bland, chili oil wontons tasted a little funny... couldn't pinpoint what it was, but the fried fish was good! read more

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Dumpling House is a lovely little restaurant just on the edge of Central Square. Its location is super close to the red line and they have 5+ parking spots in front in case you drove. The staff is super friendly and service is very quick for those in a rush. We had the xiao long bao (soup dumplings) to start, which were delicious! I would recommend ordering these first, especially if you want them as an appetizer, as they do take some time to make. We each got a lunch special, which runs til 3pm on weekdays. It's a great deal, with a bowl of warm soup and rice on the side of a well cooked dish. The dishes here aren't too salty, which is great for people who like authentic asian food. I definitely will be stopping in again if I'm in the area to try more of their menu! read more

Dumpling House - Xiao Long Bao starter with two lunch specials - the twice cooked pork and the little pepper beef - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Aaaah the food here is as good as it gets.. it has clearly become my favorite go to restaurant for Chinese food in Boston area. My current favs are: Salt and pepper tofu Sting beans low mein Crab Rangoon Scallion pancakes spicy fried seafood in wok sizzling beef with black pepper Sautéed String Beans Sliced Fish Szechuan Style Vegetarian buns with mushrooms The food is consistently good and service always superb. The restaurant is always clean too. read more

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I've been here twice - the food is decent, fairly standard for Chinese food in Cambridge. The server was nice and helpful. The slices of meat are thin and cylindrical, which isn't quite my preference, but this appears to be a trend on the east coast. read more

Dumpling House - 2. Beef with Onion K - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Okay in food but bad in service! They do not consider your reservation on Yelp! We had waited there for over an hour and saw most people behind us had been called in. Then we checked with the front desk and they told us our turn would be soon. We kept waiting for another 16 mins. Finally they told us that they only considered us being there for 16 mins because we just notified them and still kept us waiting in line! Why do they use Yelp to do reservation? read more

Good and authentic Chinese food in this area. Took a good while to find parking around there though. Circled the area many, many times before I found a spot. We came for lunch and were seated quickly. The food comes out fast. Everything was delicious and the lunch specials are a great price. I ordered the sweet & sour pork which came with a hot & sour soup. The pork was tender and the flavor was good. Not like the candy tasting sweet & sour sauce you get from Chinese take outs. Soup dumplings came out hot and were very tasty. read more

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We ordered the twice cooked pork (5/5) and the wok friend beef (3/5) The portions are HUGE, especially the twice cooked pork. Wok friend beef has slightly less meat and more veggies. Both dishes are super spicy / oily, so warnings for those items. Service is fast. About a 15 minute wait at peak hour on Saturday (lots of seating) Good value and tastes great, would definitely dine in again! read more

Dumpling House - 13. Twice Cooked Pork K - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

By far the best noodles I have ever had plus the beef in my sautéed flat noodles was very tasty and had a great texture. The service was immaculate. The place was very cultural looking and I like how they gave mint candies on the way out. read more

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Came on a Sunday night after a big dinner rush and there were still a lot of people! Luckily, they have so much space you never have to make a reservation. Food is served quickly and is pretty decent for Boston. We got the cumin lamb special, which was very spicy for a non-spicy eater, chicken with basil, and string beans to share. All were pretty good. read more

Dumpling House - D11. House Special Lamb with Cumin F9. Crispy Chicken with Basil - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Flew in for Boston Marathon. Found this place on yelp and great reviews. Busy Thursday night. Did Yelp reservation. Worked perfect. Menu is huge. Our goal was some steamed buns and go from there. Great friendly service. Nice place. Large tables n booths and smaller two tops. It's busy at 9pm still. The selections came dl hot and fresh. Had to take a few minutes to start to eat. Jasmine tea perfect. No alcohol. The buns were perfect. Steamed, meat so tasty and nothing overly chewy as buns can be. The scallion pancake is amazing. The meat, the pancake the texture is awesome. They have a fresh fish tank that holds crabs n lobsters. Don't miss this place when you are in Cambridge. Just 10 min from Harvard. read more

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