I ordered the mini soup steamed dumplings with pork and they were pretty tasty. The main issue was that because the dumplings were not in individual portions/the filling escaped nearly all of the dumplings, so it was more of an actual soup vs the hot soup dumplings themselves. :) I still enjoyed them, and the 4th star really goes to their service and attentiveness. If I am in the area and am need of a snack/light meal, Dumpling House is on my list! read more

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

We stopped in before a concert. It's bigger than it looks. The place busy with both take out orders and dine in people. Even though it looked packed we were seated right away. It looked like a hot spot with large and small groups. The menu is extensive with dumplings and variety of Chinese dishes. All the orders that were coming out looked really good. We stuck to appetizers and dumplings. The standouts were shrimp dumplings, scallion pancakes and wonton in chili sauce. The soup dumplings were really good too. Some of the other ones were bit greasy but still good. The owner came by to say hello to make sure we liked everything and was welcoming. I will be back to taste the rest of the menu. read more

My experience on a Sunday afternoon, with a small party, was quite good. We were seated quickly, and the order came out fast. We had pork soup dumplings all around. You could tell they were hand made. The flavor was quite good, and the sauce they had to go with it offered a nice tang. I didn't even ask for hot oil, which I usually do. It was flavorful enough as is. read more

Soup dumplings were a real letdown...especially compared to previous visits. The skin was literally hard and tough. Off day, maybe... But the real problem is the cleanliness of the restaurant. Sitting by the window, I almost put my phone & sunglasses down on the ledge below until I saw how dirty and grimy it was. And the bathroom was equally filthy. Real turn off. (To the owner who often responds to these reviews, I hope you'll see this and step it up) read more

This is my first time at the Dumpling house. Absolutely great food and staff. Most impressed with the pan fried pork and leek dumplings which were out of this world. read more

Amazing food! Chinatown went way downhill and this has been a great replacement. Even better!!

No idea why this place doesn't have at least 4.5 stars! If anyone is craving sichuanese style chinese (looking at all Asians who are used to lots of flavor and enough spice to add a kick!) this place is it. Their dry sichuan fried fish is our go to and so is their black pepper beef. read more

Dumpling House - D7. Sizzling Beef with Black Pepper Sauce - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Given the name and the location, Dumpling House has surprisingly authentic Chinese food. It is by far the best option for Chinese in the vicinity, i.e. between Harvard and Central Squares. Service was fast even though we went on an extremely busy night. With great taste for reasonable prices, Dumpling House is a staple of the neighborhood. read more

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Fast service, have tried pork soup dumplings at two other places since and think there version was the best. One star off for shrimp dumplings, quality of shrimp was not there. read more

A meh place. The XLBs were ok, a bit fatty with subpar flavor. Wouldn't particularly recommend. read more

Dumpling House - Pork XLB - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Perfect place for a home-cooked a Chinese-style meal! Of all the dishes I ordered, I'd say my favorite was the twice cooked pork (not pictured since everyone immediately ate it as it arrived, but again highly recommended!) Their fried rice wasn't bad either but I'd recommend asking for their chili oil to eat with the rice. Their dumplings were pretty good but the skin was slightly too thick so there's a little room for improvement. Ambience wise, the restaurant is quite big so they can definitely fit small hangouts to large family gatherings. The staff were welcoming and friendly too. Overall, great experience. read more

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i've never had an order ready to go like i do here (it's permanently saved in my notes app). definitely recommend coming with a big group so you can try more things! read more

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I searched and looked at reviews for Chinese food restaurants near me and I decided to try this one... Why did I do that? What I got was house fried rice, sesame chicken, and spring rolls. All I ate were the spring rolls. The house fried rice was tasteless and the shrimp had nice black Lines in them. Not deveined at all! The ham also was awful. The sesame chicken was sweeter than a piece of pie or a slice of cake. It was sugary and contained mostly batter with little actual chicken. The sauce was thick as hell like I could pick it up with my fork while the food was hot. Just nasty! One additional thing I have to throw in was that I was told if I pay in cash there is a 7% discount. Why when other places are encouraging the use of a card ( you know because there is a pandemic) would a place tell people to bring cash to save money on the meal? So is the health and safety not priority? First time there and it is my last time there. read more

Dumpling House - Sesame sauce (that was still a hot temperature) thick enough to pick up with a fork - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Order from here frequently and have never been disappointed so far. Food is both delicious and generously portioned so one order of 2 dishes will make several meals. read more

Best Chinese restaurant ever! Going to Dumpling house just like go back home, the waiters and customers all familiar. Dumpling house is our memory, and our old friend! read more

They have a great thing going on with their stinky tofu. Something about that fried tofu and sweet pickled cabbage/minced garlic combo. Get this. Soup dumplings and fu qi fei pian were also pretty good. read more

Dumpling House - stinky tofu - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Mini Soup Dumpling w. Pork & Crabmeat = 4 stars. The crab meat had an interesting pink color and seemed to be dyed. I would've rather no artificial color, but the taste of the dumplings was really great. Delicious and filling. The soup inside wasn't hot, just warm, but I was starving and only wanted to wolf the dumplings down quickly, so I'm not complaining at all. If I dined inside (instead of doing takeout), I would expect the soup to be hot, of course. Sauteed Bean Curd Sheet w. Bamboo Shoot and Black Mushroom = 3 stars. I have a lot of problems with that dish. I had ordered takeout and was disappointed that it didn't come with rice. I probably should've read instructions online more carefully, but most Chinese places I know serve dishes with rice, so I was expecting the same here. The bean curd sheet was a different type from what I had expected and loved -- no fault of the restaurant, but now that I know the kind of bean curd sheet they use, I'd rather order a different dish next time. Bamboo shoot was good, but the black mushrooms... For a dish that screams black mushrooms, it served only 3 mushrooms! How disappointing. There were lots of carrots and some snow peas, but I really wanted (and was expecting) more mushrooms... read more

Ordered take out. The wonton soup was on the salty side. The scallion pancakes were the standout. The pork and leek dumplings were solid. Service was pretty quick considering the place was packed. read more

You know it's a good sign when a restaurant is still busy after 1:30 on a saturday afternoon. Came here today and had the xl bao, stinky tofu , Sichuan fish, pork and bean curd strips, rice cake and pork, crispy duck. everything was phenomenal, except for the duck (meat was a bit dry). Service was very good, prices were reasonable. Gonna come here more often. read more

Good service, and a good experience Frank & Yannick are great guys, and they do a good job. I had my thermostat/water pump replaced, oil change.on my bmw 328xi. I was very pleased with their service. I highly recommend this place. read more

I'm a big fan of these emerging Chinese restaurants that aren't your stereotypical Chinese-American take outs serving General Tso's. Dumpling House has a large blue sign outside that you'd expect from a Japanese restaurant, but it definitely catches the eye. There's plenty of seating inside and it's usually pretty crowded, which is usually a good sign. Since they're called Dumpling House I was excited to try their dumplings, but was excited to find the other options. We came around lunch time, and their lunch menu is a pretty good discount, but we wanted to try some of their larger dishes. Starting off with the soup dumplings (they take about 10 minutes to prepare), the soup dumplings arrived in the conventional steamers. The soup dumplings had a nice thick outer wrapping, but we could tell that the inside was bursting with flavor (some of the dumplings literally had juice burst out). Inside, the filling was juicy and you could taste the sensational broth. Additionally, we ordered standard Sichuan dishes like Numbing Hot Fish Fillet, Sautéed String Beans, and Dry Spiced Chicken. All the dishes brought the numbing heat that I was looking for. Will drop by next time I'm in the Boston area and craving that spice. read more

Dumpling House - Soup Dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The food is really good, service is great. These two dishes are my favorites, I will came back again. Five stars recommendation!! Authentic Chinese cuisine. read more

Dumpling House - E13. Shredded Pork with Dry Bean Curd - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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My favorite restaurant. I work in Cambridge area. This place is the best Chinese restaurant. mini soup Dumplings with pork and steam pork and leeks are my favorite food. I must order them every time when I come. Love love love! The service is fast and friendly. Large space for dine in with my workmate. Totally recommended. read more

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Dumpling house is the best! I love their lunch specials. Also their soup dumplings remind me of my mom's dumplings. Because when you hand make dumplings, the dough is thicker and more uneven, versus perfectly made factory dough. I love that Dumpling House's dumplings are handmade! read more

I had high expectations since this restaurant was centrally located and was packed when we went. There had to have been over 60 patrons and we had to wait for seating for four on a weeknight. From the looks of things, I expected really good food. The wait was a little under half an hour for a table for four. For such a packed restaurant, I felt that they were sufficiently staffed and food came fairly quickly. I had no issue with service. Sadly, the food was only okay. The sliced beef tendon in chili oil was not cut thin enough and you tasted mostly oil, a not so good kind of oily taste though. Their northern style cold noodle was just not tasty and I have tried this at other restaurant. Sometime simpler is better. They used way too much sauce in this dish. The sliced fish Szechuan style was standard but oily. The one dish I would recommend is the fried lamb in cumin. You may find the lamb dish dry but it worked well this way in my opinion. Kind of like a lamb jerky almost. Right amount of spice and cumin. Their soup dumpling was disappointing, thick skin and not enough soup. Overall, food was very mediocre making me not too keen to return and try more dishes. Service was better than most Chinese restaurants so I will give them that. See my pictures. read more

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Most dishes are delicious, lamb is my favorite, and the eggplant is good too. The floor is kinda sticky and slippery. And of course, no place to park anywhere close. read more

Came here an hour before closing. The soup dumpling were delicious and would recommend to anyone that likes or want to try soup dumpling. The Shanghai style udon was really good as well. As for the beef sautéed, general gao and the Taiwanese style noodle they were good but not great felt like I could get those dishes were nothing super special. The prices are kind of high for this place but fast service as well as good portion size as well. Service was okay, nothing special. Cleanliness of the place is a little questionable but overall good Chinese restaurant in the area. read more

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jesus christ, the scallion beef rolls are amazing. also got the udon w shiitakes and pork, delicious. i've ordered delivery here 3x now and i've really enjoyed 90% of it. some things were a miss but for the most part this is a wonderful chinese delivery spot. read more

Food: 4 stars for their handmade beef celery dumplings. Not as good as the ones i got in China for sure, but still pretty authentic and i def love the handmade wrappers and fillings compare to those supermarket frozen dumplings. shandong style pan fried dumplings taste blah. i will give it a 2 stars. I grew up in Shandong and i will have say these dumplings are anything but shandong style. they are just fried pork dumplings.... Sauteed Flat Noodles tasted awful... first, not that much meat in it at all; second, the flavor of the noodle is super off, def don't recommend order this dish at all... Service: 4 stars for the service; attentive server and food came within 10 mins. Its an above average chinese restaurants in the area for sure, but i probably won't come back... read more

Excellent place for noodles and dumplings! Tastes authentic, good portion size for good price, nice setting for both big and small groups. I've been here a couple times and now that I live closer I'll definitely be here more often. Most recently I came with a group of 7 around 7pm on a Thursday night. We had to wait around 10 minutes to be seated. By the time we left there was a crowd waiting outside! Definitely use the waitlist feature if you come. Another time I came with a group of 15-ish people. We made a reservation for that time. There is a wide variety of dumplings, including vegetarian ones. Most can be made either steamed or fried. There are also many noodle and rice dishes. My favorite noodle dish is the Sautéed Udon Shanghai Style. Highly recommend the classics of Mini Soup Dumplings and Scallion Pancake! Despite being busy, the staff are super attentive. They noticed when my boyfriend dropped his chopsticks and gave him a new pair immediately. They also noticed when we ran out of sake and asked if we wanted another bottle. They refilled our tea when it was empty (in case you didn't know, leave the cap open to indicate that it needs refilling; this is universal to all authentic Chinese restaurants). All of this was done without us needing to get the attention of the staff ourselves! We also were able to get their attention easily when needed. Pro tip: you can get a discount if you pay in cash. I look forward to coming back often! read more

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Love, love, love Dumpling House Have been ordering from here since 2016 every time I have a szechuan dried crispy spicy chicken craving (which is often). In all these years, Dumpling House has never failed to deliver. Consistent, priced fairly, and incredible service (both takeout and in-person). Besides their szechuan dried spicy chicken, other winners include: soup dumplings, scrambled eggs & beef with tomato sauce, singapore noodles, house special fried rice, and crystal shrimp dumplings. I've tried some of their other dishes as well, and all were pretty good, but these are my favorites. You just can't go wrong with Dumpling House. read more

Way better than your average Chinese food! Although this restaurant is ALWAYS crowded, they are a pretty good option to grab food to go if you are willing to stop by and pick it up. My absolute favorite every time is their chicken fried rice. There is something about the way they do it that doesn't make it seem overly greased and fattening. You get good chunks of chicken and it always tastes yummy! The sesame chicken and general tsos chicken are both pretty standard. The dumplings are fantastic (but don't get these carry out) My husband loves the crab rangoons here. Best Chinese food I have found in the area but if you are coming to sit down be prepared to wait and for it to be very very crowded, even on week nights. Make a reservation and I would say the servings are better portioned for carry out or large parties. read more

Dumpling House - To go : Chicken fried rice, sesame chicken, Shandong Style Pan Fried Dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Food is great whether you dine in or carry out. The soup dumplings rock. The place is always packed and the menu is extensive. Portion size is fair, and price matches quality. If you're wondering if you should go here, the answer is yes. read more

-I was looking for a quick nite nearby my hotel late night and stumbled upon this delight. I ordered take out and the service was super quick with reasonable prices ($9 for a small Kung pao chicken). It wasn't as salty as I had expected (how did I know? because I didn't wake up with a MSG triggered headache or in the middle of the night for water). The only issue was the chicken itself - a major portion of this dish- was so chewy and plastic tasting sigh I wonder what kind of meat it actually was.... read more

Continues to be the best Chinese restaurant in Cambridge, their twin cantonese lobster special is worth a trip. Many other dry pot dishes and dumplings are of course excellent. read more

I found my new go to place for dumplings. We got the mini soup dumplings with pork, the pork and leek dumplings, mini soup dumplings with pork, and the vegetable buns with mushroom. The mini soup dumplings stole the show. I found myself wishing I had just a whole serving for myself instead of sharing all of the dishes with my partner. Super cute restaurant that appears to be family owned. I am excited to continue showing them my support. read more

Crystal Shrimp Dumplings $9.95. Came here for a group dinner but that's really all I wanted. Was satisfied and if I lived nearby I would totally go for a second round. The menu has a lot of variety overall- there's something for everyone. A bit of a walk from either Harvard Sq or Central Sq. but worth the walk! read more

This restaurant is super legit - they serve some of the most legit tasting Chinese food ever and every dish I've ever ordered here is super delicious and flavorful. The portions are also sized and priced well and despite how great the food is there's never been a wait. The ambiance is fine and the service is pretty no nonsense! Some of my favorite dishes: - XLB - Any of the dumplings - Fish fillet with scallions and garlic - the fish is SUPER tender and the sauce tastes great. I have probably ordered this 5x over Doordash - Eggplant with basil - this dish is sooooo flavorful - Any of the soups read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Value: 4/5 ----- Dumpling House, after it opened its new location in Cambridge, was a staple of mine in college! Especially after Yenching closed, it was the best way to get authentic Chinese food. Cilantro is right across the street, but in my opinion, Dumpling House has them beat in both quality and price. No one can deny how good their soup dumplings are (I've had better, but beggars can't be choosers when it comes to soup dumpling availabilities), but I like a lot of their other dishes too. I recommend the Twice Cooked Pork, the Eggplant, the Egg and Tomato, and the String Beans. Especially for the lunch deal, I think it's a great bargain. Some of their other dishes are a bit hit or miss, but I have to say, I haven't tried too many of them because the staples are that good. Service is just average, but they're usually pretty good about getting your checks to you and everything. Occasionally, there will be a dirty plate, which is not ideal. But there are always huge parties of Chinese families here for graduation parties, post-wedding parties, etc., so I always take that as a good sign! And my tummy is always very happy afterwards. read more

Dumpling House - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This a quite the find. We were walking from MIT to Harvard along Mass Ave. They have a great variety on their lunch menu. My daughter ordered the sesame chicken lunch special and I a stir-fried udon with beef (not lunch special). Both were very good. Great flavor, not too greasy nor over salted. Prices are very reasonable both lunch and regular. Portions are large. Great service. Kind staff and a continuous flow of water! It was a very hot day. read more