Basically disappointing. The sauces were overly thick and the flavors were underwhelming. We ordered ginger scallion fish, three vegetables, beef w long peppers, and noodles w pork. Nothing memorable. Delivery was quick. read more

Soup dumplings for the win! I prefer ordering take-out, but if you can get a large group there, it's fun going family style.

I love soup dumplings and whenever I'm in a new city I try to find a place that serves them. Trust me they are hard to find. Needless to say, I've had my fair share of them. This place is good! I wouldn't say that they're the best I've ever had but they're acceptable. My first batch was nice and hot with all the juicy flavor in the dumpling. The second tray majority of the dumplings were punctured and the soup had spilled out :(. The taste of the dumpling filling was okay. I can say that I had a descent experience here. Just not the best. read more

Dumpling House - Descent soup dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is a house favorite. We enjoy the soup dumplings and each get our own entree dish to share. My favorites are shredded beef with string beans, three treasure vegetables (peppers, potatoes, and eggplant), beef short ribs with black pepper sauce, and mapo tofu. Satisfies my chinese food craving every time. read more

I visited this place on a Sunday. It was rather busy, serving a diverse clientele but (seemingly) majority Chinese. There were many families so there are the occasional kids running around, making some noise. I had steamed dumplings (beef and celery, chicken and cabbage) and enjoyed it. Hot tea is complementary and is especially welcome on a cooler day like today. There were no red flags regarding cleanliness. Although the wait staff is clearly moving fast to serve food efficiently, there were numerous awkward moments in my experience. Overall, not too bad an experience. I can see myself returning here. read more

Dumpling House - Beef and celery dumplings, chicken and cabbage dumplings (both steamed) and tea - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This actually is a pretty decent place if you can get over the two things...(1) the overall uncleanliness of the whole restaurant, dishes, utensils, cups, floors, etc. and (2) cramped space. On (1), I have no confidence they actually use clean water and soup for dishwashing. I'm afraid to take a peak inside the kitchen....so that probably is not a good thing. On (2), be prepared to sit right next or across from strangers... Once you get past those downsides, and know what to order from experience, you'll have quite a wonderful time here. If you're into xiao long bao, I recommend pork as is in most cases. With crab XLBs, you literally get a mouthful of "full" crab taste...not only (or less of, rather) the actual crab meat but the internal organs...!! See for yourself!!! Clams with black been sauce is very tasty thanks to a liberal dose of MSG! read more

It was a nut house in here on a Sunday night, and the hostess was very pushy and rude, and kept trying to get people to agree to sit at a large round table instead of at individual tables to save time. I got the steamed beef celery dumplings and I believe there were about 8 pieces per order. Each. Bite. Had. Cartilage. In. It. It was pretty disgusting, and the soupy, watered-down soy sauce (?) that came with it had an odd acidic flavor. My fellow diners got the soup dumplings and said the same thing about the quality of the meat inside of the dumpling. This place was pretty gross, and I wouldn't recommend coming here. read more

Disgusting object in hot and sour soup! Ordered three dishes, rice and hot and sour soup tonight, and something weird in my soup. It looks like chewed shrimp with shell! It scares me so much given we are in a pandemic! I'm not a Chinese food expert, but I don't think this is something should be in hot and sour soup. read more

Dumpling House - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Tried 3 different dishes from entree tonight. All were subpar and pricey for comparable chinese food. Way too much chili pepper and grease (oil) used in all three dishes. I was misled by all positive reviews on google, yet if you check reviews on yelp they seem more fairly balanced about this place. If you like very hot peppery food, this may be the place for you but the large amount of oil and chili made us taste no food and vegetable flavor. We will never go back to this place. read more

Greasy taste, Good portion! The owner lady is super nice!!! Totally brought the northern flavor of China into Cambridge!! Totally fall I love with this restaurant! read more

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A solid spot to get your crave for dumpling satisfied! Tried the Shandong style pan fried dumplings and the classic pork & leeks dumplings, which didn't disappoint. The pan fried dumplings came in huge pieces, so that was a bonus in my book. Both well-seasoned (not too greasy), I think my palate was satiated for the day :-) They also serve other dishes to complement this dumpling vaganza. My favorites were the spicy fish soup, Mapo tofu, and beef with black pepper. Happy to come back just for the dumplings or when I want a decent Taiwanese food in the area. read more

Ordered hot and sour soup and crystal shrimp dumplings. Shrimp dumplings just so/so--very few pieces of actual shrimp, packed in a forcemeat that tastes fishy, not shrimpy. Hot and sour soup was very thick and cornstarchy, like a slightly spicy eggdrop soup, with tofu pieces and thin bamboo shoot strips. Comically bad was the service. I was wrestling with a shopping cart at the entrance, and the host came over to ask "Just one?" without making any moves to hold the door open or assist me in any way. (he did when I asked). Waitstaff brought water twice, spilled it on the table without wiping it up, left me with no utensils to eat my dumplings (until I asked). On my way out with the same unwieldy shopping cart, same host once more did not move to open the door for me (until I asked). So they're all fine when you ask for what you need (which is good), but have no intuitive idea of basic customer service. read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch with a friend and had no problem getting a table. The restaurant was a little hectic and bustling with activity, but that's typical for an establishment like this. We only got the mini soup dumplings with pork (xiao long bao) and the beef stew noodle soup w/ spinach (hong shao niu rou mian), both of which I grew up eating. The soup dumplings came out steaming hot and were fat, bursting with soup and flavor. My friend and I devoured them in a few minutes. I would say they're one of the better ones you can find in Boston as they really hit the spot! The beef noodle soup was average. It wasn't spicy at all and there could've been more veggies, but the broth was still hearty in flavor and satisfied my cravings The service was also average, but the food arrived quickly as well as the check. Good comfort food overall. Will definitely come back in the future to get the dumplings and try other dishes. read more

Worst meal ever Scallion pancakes burnt black house rice soggy and flavorless May have been good at one time but worst Asian meal ever read more

Dumpling House - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I got the lamb with cumin and sesame seeds. a spicy dish. They put so many chili peppers in there that I could hardly eat the lamb and appreciate the seeds and cumin. It was just one mess of peppers. This is my dish after I finished. I've been eating spicy lamb dishes at Chinese restaurants for 30 years. I've never seen a mess like this. read more

Dumpling House - Chili peppers that downed my lamb dish. - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Went on a week night with good size group-11 people. The food was delicious-cooked perfectly. The appetizers came out quickly and hot. Vegetables were fresh and server could not have been more pleasant. Even the parking was not the nightmare we anticipated! Will definitely be returning!! read more

Being vegetarian, not much I can say but I did like the spinach dumplings. I usually got them fried as I'm not the most health conscious and like things fried when option there. Also atmosphere is good and service is nice. read more

The soup dumplings were perfect, with a burst of soup when you bite into them. The fried tofu was so golden and fluffy that the lady sitting next to us exclaimed, "What is THAT?" It was light crispy perfection. Tomato and egg soup was a pleasant surprise and reminded me of my mom's breakfasts from a long time ago. read more

good stuff: -service was very fast and waitstaff was very kind and friendly (i went at 11:30am on a thursday) -atmosphere is relaxed and contemporary while keeping some chinese themes -food was served quickly and was quite delicious can be improved: -the soup was a little too salty, but that's to be expected from a large restaurant that probably makes large quantities of soup at a time -scallion pancake was a little thick and the edges were tough on my grandma's teeth overall: next time i'm in this area, i know i can rely on this place :) read more

I come here a lot. It's great for a big group of people or when nobody can decide what they want to eat. The menu is big so there's something for everyone. My favorite dishes are the mini soup dumplings with pork, house special lamb with cumin, braised eggplant with basil, and sautéed peapod shoots with garlic. The peapod shoots tend to be expensive but if you haven't had them before you should get them because they will become your new favorite vegetable. Their food tends to lean more oily but I don't think I've ever had a bad meal here. If you come here hungry and can be seated right away the food comes super fast. There's always a line on Friday and Saturdays nights so plan accordingly. You also get a discount if you can pay cash. I think it might be 5% or something like that. Also, I really think the soup dumplings are the same as the ones at Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown. I've seen the boss lady at both places so if you want soup dumplings without the wait come here. read more

Not quite up to gourmet dumpling house in chinatown but a closer (to Somerville/Cambridge), well done alternative by the family. Excellent soup dumplings - large and filled with plentiful broth. Pork and chive filling. Szechuan style "anything" is fiery and palatable. Pork or fish are best choices. Sweet, hot, rich, smooth. The broth in the bowls are famous with good reason. Stick to the basics - soup dumplings and Szechuan stews and this outpost won't disappoint. Quick, friendly service. read more

Just amazing. Some dishes were a bit spicy but they adjust dishes easily. Best Chinese food in Boston/Cambridge, without question.

I have to say, I'm pretty shocked by all the lukewarm reviews I'm reading, because Dumpling House is one of my go-to spots. Their dumplings are what I think of when I think of comfort food. I have been ordering takeout here at least once a month, as well as bringing friends to have meals at the restaurant itself. I love trying out different things from their menu, though I always have my favorites that I go back to (mango chicken is a great love of mine). This is also the restaurant that managed to make me find tofu edible (texture has always freaked me out before finding these magical chefs). If you don't know where to start with their menu, I strongly recommend pork and leek dumplings. There are so many gems on this menu, though, so go wild and try a bunch of dishes; you'll definitely find a dish that will have you returning to this neighborhood gem. read more

Food is fantastic! Reminded me the college years and my hometown! I didn't believe that the 凉皮is made fresh! read more

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Solid food. Shitty service. We scheduled a reservation for 6:30, yet we waited til 7:00 to get our yanks. A table - mind you - that was meant for four when we had a party of 6. This establishment raises a fundamental question of our era: what's the fucking point of making a reservation? read more

Always great service and great food. They are extremely friendly and fair price. Highly recommend to whoever wants to try Chinese food! Try it out! read more

Dumpling House - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

You know it's gonna be tasty when the staff slaps you around and tosses hot tea on the table. Delicious general tso's and soup dumplings.

Soup dumplings are a delight not to be missed. The food here is a big step up from many other Chinese restaurants. The place is always packed, many Asian students attest to the authentic of menu items. The atmosphere is bustling and lively, very casual, seating a bit tight with so many tables and diners. Not for a quiet, relaxed dinner, but fun and delicious. read more

Excellent service and delicious food! Ordered a selection of appetizers for lunch with friends. We were very impressed and would definitely eat here again. read more

Was looking for a late night snack after a day of walking in the rainy cold weather and this hit the spot! The endless options were a bit overwhelming but Im pretty sure you can't go wrong here, I want to try one of each! read more

Clearly delicious and highly recommended. The shandong dumplings are awesome. The small pork dumplings (I like pork & leek) are amazing. The soup dumplings are interesting and tasty too. Entree-wise I like the three cup chicken. They do throw bone-in pieces of chicken into a chopper for it so watch out for the bone pieces and shards. Eat carefully and enjoy!!! Service is efficient and attentive - even at the busy lunch hour. read more

This place is busy, likely owing to proximity to MIT. The vegetable fried rice was low grade (and equally low quality) with the most prevalent vegetable being lettuce believe it or not. As the picture will clearly indicate they believe that for $12 it's best to wok some white rice with carrot strands and lettuce with some random green plant matter that was so puny it was impossible to clearly identify. I cannot imagine anything is good as the dishes have none of the visual elements that suggest ingredients are fresh. Should rename Dumpster House. read more

Solid and consistent Asian fare with good prices. Overall: 4.5/5 Value: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Decor: 4/5 With a party of 3, we typically get the sautéed vegetables with mushroom, pork and leak dumplings or pork dumplings (xiao long bao), and mapo tofu. It's not the best I've ever had but it's solid compared to other Asian options in the vicinity and probably Boston broadly so I always come back. Dumplings are super juicy and tender! The vegetables are good and a solid portion, as is the mapo tofu. I like to order take out from here through Postmates as well even though they charge exorbitant delivery fees. Glad they added the yelp queue feature because the worst part is that they're so busy the wait can be super long and the area doesn't necessarily have a bunch of stuff to do at night. The service is fast and the line is long usually, so go at off times or get take out! Setting is cleaner and nicer than some other Chinese restaurants, so it suitable for big parties and occasions as well. This is my top Chinese restaurant in town I'd say! read more

The food here is incredible. Some of the best in the city. However, we came here last Sunday. We were told there was a 15-20 minute wait. We waited over an hour and 20 minutes. Just standing outside the entire time. It's one thing to be a little off with the wait time. But over an hour is ridiculous. They clearly knew it was going to be a long wait and just didn't want to turn away customers. They told everyone 20 minutes and about 15 other parties were not happy as well. read more

Honestly surprised to see the bad reviews. My boyfriend and I adore Dumpling House. When we were in Atlanta it was impossible to find good soup dumplings - there really wasn't any place that did it right. I can truly say Dumpling House does this right and this is coming from someone who has been to the original Din Tai Fung. Food: The soup dumplings here are excellent, and can ordered just pork or pork and crab. While it may not be as "delicate" as places you can find in Taiwan but the taste and most importantly - the soup - is definitely all there. The pan fried pork and cabbage buns and the Shan Dong Style pan fried dumplings are also delicious. I've also tried their 3 Cups Chicken which was a little too sweet for me but my boyfriend loved it. The twice cooked pork was also good but a little too oily and not enough pork. The fish dishes are really amazing though and I recently enjoyed the Fish filet with pickled mustard greens. Space: I actually used to come here growing up when it used to be a Buddhist temple with traditional Chinese vegetarian cafe. The interior hasn't really been changed and it still is a casual spot. This place can get really busy for dinner, I would definitely expect a wait during weekends. Last time we went there were maybe 5 couples in front of us but luckily it went quickly. Some of the two-tops are really close to each other, not something we care about but I know other people do Service: Service is fast and to the point. Recently a table next to us tried to explain being vegan to a confused waitress. Asian people in general don't really understand Vegan or vegetarian (my family for example thinks fish is vegan) so if don't eat meat or have dietary restrictions I would look at the menu an pick a few things out ahead of time. Parking: Mass Ave as expected has difficult parking. Mostly it's metered street parking. We've been lucky to find a spot relatively quickly each time. read more

Consistently delicious food. Good service. Conscientious and caring staff. Our party has people with specific dietary needs. The staff was very accommodating. If we (unknowingly) tried to order something that did not fit our needs, the waiters told us. They also checked on us several times to make sure that everything was going okay. We had eggplant, fish, tofu, and bok choy. I am Chinese, and have eaten these dishes at many authentic restaurants. In the US, these dishes are usually prepared the same way (gets boring). Not here. The dishes were uniquely prepared. Absolutely delicious! read more

I used to go here ALL the time, since they've opened a few years ago. We go for the wings and dumplings. This week, my team at work wanted to order some food to celebrate an event. I called in the day before to place a fairly large order, around $322. First thing to note, this place does not give you a single penny discount...if you want catering, you have to order off their regular menu. Ok, fine. I even went there the weekend before to try out some entrees I've never had....the special Fried Rice was not good. I still ordered that for our party. Anyways, they took my order and credit card over the phone for a pick up the next day. I get a call back asking how many settings...I thought that was nice. I don't need it but if you offer it, then sure. Later on, I get yet another call from a guy who is insisting that they charge me 15% tip. This caught me off guard as the lady who took my order (and whom I spoke to twice) did not mention anything about this. I am picking up the order so why should I tip you a mandatory 15%?!? You should be giving ME 15% off for choosing your restaurant for our party (even after trying your fried rice and being disappointed). Eventually the guy just brushes me off by saying its okay, thats fine and hung up on me. What kind of attitude is that! We used to love dining at your place and getting take out for work but forget it now. Not going back again. They've become so cocky and pushy...nothing like the humble behavior when they first opened up. Your business is probably booming but one by one, your attitude will chase away loyal customers. We took our business to our other fave Chinese spot, Zoe's Gourmet Chinese Cuisine (296-298 Beacon St., Somerville MA)...they were super friendly, willing to talk and consult on our orders, made suggestions, even offered a 5% discount on cash payment....upfront about delivery fee $2 and I gladly gave a nice tip to the driver. We've collected tons of Dumpling House menus over the years...we'll be burning that ASAP. read more

You'd think with the name Dumpling House they'd do great Dumplings. Unfortunately not. They are doughy and unappetizing. The sauces were good but didn't make up for the disappointing dumplings. The soup ones had any hardly soup. I've had better heated up in my microwave at home from Trader Joe's. Why bother, just go somewhere else. read more

I went to dumpling house with a party of 4. I was surprised how quickly and friendly the staff are. We waited for about 5 mins before being seated. The waiter, I believe his name was Peter, offered us drinks right away. Peter didn't rush us to order and came several times making sure we are ok. The food: Garlic watercress - 4/5 a bit oily, but tasty. We introduced watercress to our Caucasian friends and they liked it as well. Chives and pork fried dumpling - this is my favorite, 5/5 The popular xiao long bao - 4/5 tasty, but not my favorite Beef chow fun (干炒牛河) - 3/5 although tasty, but somewhat salty. Overall, I really enjoy dining at this place. Friendly staff and good food. read more

This place was good. I always wanted to try these specific pork buns and I finally did and they were delightful. To make it short, the food is lovely, the atmosphere is relaxing and it's very low-key. If you're craving some chinese food, don't delay in coming here!. read more

Dumpling House - Noodles Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts