Had 10/10 service and food once again! We ordered four rounds of dumplings for $50 and it has fed my gf and I for multiple meals! The soup dumplings are always a must but the thumb dumplings were probably my fave this time. The chicken and corn was good but wish it came with a sauce or something. It felt like it lacked a little something, but we still enjoyed it. The pork, shrimp and chive was also delicious for a second time. We also order a mango fruit tea and YUMM it tasted so fresh. Def a must get again! The place was clean just like last time! read more

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This place is good, although it is a bit pricey. The staff were lovely and welcoming, and the restaurant itself is very spacious. The pan-fried dumplings were surprisingly amazing! They were an explosion of soup with every bite, so be careful when eating them! The soup dumplings were also good, the wrappers were sturdy enough to hold everything together without being too thick, and there was plenty of broth inside. read more

Dumpling World - Pork Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I sometimes work nearby and was finally able to go check this place out. I love dumplings and frequent a number of dumpling restaurants in town so I have a set list of things I order, but given it was just me today I was a little limited... don't need a table full of food for just me!! I typically order pork XLB, chili wontons, cucumber salad and then maybe another steamed dumpling or two. I stuck with that and tried what was offered here. Passionfruit cucumber was... very strange. I was not ready for it. I did not like it, nor did my wife whom I took left overs home to. The pork XLB were some of the best I've had in Houston. I'll be back for those alone. Pork, shrimp, chive spicy sour dumplings were also very good though they should thin the wrapper more. Little gummy on the wrapper by the time it soaks in the sauce. The curry chicken and potato steamed dumplings were my wild card pick and they were good though there were multiple pieces of cartilage in them that was unpleasant to pick out of my mouth. On the whole I'll be back. read more

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I walked in with high expectations due to the generally positive reviews, but was smacked in the face with a strong smell of sewage. Not sure if there's a plumbing issue, but the smell was very potent and made it hard to muster an appetite. I got the chicken and corn pot stickers and the beef and onion steam dumplings, both of which were fine but not remarkable per se. I'm also not sure if the AC was out, but after a few minutes of eating the dumplings it got very warm in the building. I understand that eating warm food will warm you up, but I was breaking a sweat, which made it difficult to want to continue eating. I probably won't be back, but I'm glad I gave it a try. read more

We ordered To-go on a Tuesday evening and everything was excellent! We even got the bunny buns and they were a perfect fluffy desert finish. The restaurant exterior decor is nothing fancy or to write home about but the food is yummy and our order was ready in a very reasonable amount of time for the quantity ordered. We hope to go back when we visit the Houston area again and highly recommend this little gem to others wanting dumplings. :) read more

Dumpling World - Bunny buns :) - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

Or yes if you like pork. Every menu item has pork. I kid you not!! Pork pork pork. More pork. Soon I will reach the 85 characters need for this review. read more

We recently visited Dumpling World for lunch time with the family. Our group of 6 was seated at one of their large round tables/benches which fit our group perfectly. You know I love round tables when dining with a group, especially if we're eating family style! We came at 12:15 on a Sunday and there were only a few tables dining in. However after about 20 minutes, people started coming in droves, including a group of 20, likely the after-church crowd. By the time we finished eating, the restaurant was filled, with only 1 or 2 empty tables. Service was fast and friendly throughout our visit. At first, the servers looked bored as they were standing around with only a few tables to wait on. Fortunately, that changed quickly and they still were attentive to our table. We ordered the Pork Xiaolongbao, Pork & Scallion Pan-Fried Thumb Buns, Pork & Scallion Potstickers, Eggplant & Minced Pork Noodle, Chinese Burrito set with Sautéed Shredded Pork, Orange Chicken, Braised Beef Noodle Soup, and Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup. My favorites were the Pan-Fried Thumb Buns and the Eggplant & Minced Pork Noodle! The thumb buns are basically steamed dumplings that are pan-fried on the bottom to give it extra crisp. The (dry) noodle dish is so flavorful and they manage to make the eggplant pieces extra crispy. The hand-pulled noodles in that one also have a nice chewy texture to them. The Chinese Burrito was definitely a unique one - not quite moo shu pork, but similar concept with the pancake wrapper that you stuff with the meat and veggies. I'd be interested to try the other variations they have of this. The Xialongbao tasted fine, however every one of our 6 dumplings stuck to the paper base, which caused some to break as we were trying to separate them from the paper. One improvement area is the presentation of the dishes. Dishes are served on (hard) plastic plates which feel a bit cheap and slide around the table easily, especially if you're family styling everything. Also, each dish came with what seemed to be a random utensil for serving. Some came with a metal fork, some came with a metal spoon, some came with nothing at all and we had to ask for an extra spoon. Consistency would be helpful here, along with actual serving utensils rather than just a small spoon or fork. Even tongs would be helpful for the dry noodle dishes! Dumpling World is a solid spot for Asian food in the Clear Lake area. Whether you're looking for dumpling and noodle dishes, or just Americanized Chinese food, the menu is fairly comprehensive with lots to choose from. While I do miss Noodles & Dumplings that was previously in this spot, Dumpling World has definitely made their mark. read more

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Food was fresh and hot! Very yummy. Service was attentive, and the whole place had a welcoming vibe. The dimplings were fresh, flavorful, and honestly some of the best I've had. read more

Dumpling World - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love homemade dumplings and homemade noodles, so I had high hopes for this place. In terms of entrées, they don't have very many vegetarian options. I ordered the noodles with peanut sauce and they were fine. I also ordered the vegan pan fried dumplings, which were also OK. I wouldn't say either dish was anything exciting or noteworthy. When I picked up the soy sauce off of the table to make a mixture to dip my dumplings in a bunch of little bugs that almost resembled fleas or gnats without wings came crawling out, and then I noticed them everywhere. I immediately lost my appetite, paid my bill & left. read more

Food, Service all 10/10! Ambiance 9/10 just cause it was rather warm in there and I had to ask them to turn on the air. It was definitely a different restaurant before but who cares. The dumplings were huge and had a ton of soup. And it was flavorful! The little thumb buns were fun to eat and the green beens were good. I did add some chili oil for a kick. But damn I'm definitely coming back and I highly recommend others to come. The quality for the price is great. read more

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Probably the best spot in the Clear Lake area for soup dumplings! They have a solid menu of assorted steamed/fried dumplings and wontons as well as standard Chinese American dishes. We ordered a couple orders of the pork soup dumplings which were savory and pairs well with some chili crisp and vinegar. The Dan Dan noodles with minced pork and sesame paste was also a great side (and on par with other spots like Mala Sichuan). I also tried the Sichuan green beans and chow mein (for the kiddos). Service was also quick and helpful. You probably won't find a better spot in SE Houston outside of traveling to downtown/Bellaire area for similar quality dumplings or dim sum. read more

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This was our first visit and we were beyond impressed! Our server (Yee Lee) was amazing and so helpful! We got 3 types of dumplings and her recommendations were right on point. The green beans were also very good and will be something we get when we come back. The restaurant was very comfortable and very crowded for a Monday night. read more

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Woah! This place is SO good! Started off with mushroom soup dumplings, braised pork potstickers, and sour soup dumplings and after we finished those I proceeded to order 2 more dumplings which were the shrimp and pork soup dumplings and the chicken and corn potstickers. Loved all of them. Fantastic dumplings. Service was nice too they bring an iPad and double check with you to make sure everything was ordered correctly. Cute little place that feels like it's in the middle of nowhere but I feel that adds more charm to it. Overall would come back to try more dumplings. Now, you may be wondering why it's 4 stars instead of 5. It's pricey to eat here. I spent $100 and only ordered 5 rounds of dumplings. As much as I like the potstickers and the soup dumplings you only get 6 for anywhere between $10-12 which I find a bit steep. Regardless would come back when I'm craving a REALLY good dumpling and willing to splurge money. But def not a place I can just come whenever I feel like due to the price tag. read more

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My parents, husband and I were regulars at 888 Bistro, ironically next door. It has been awhile since we'd been back because the quality and service wasn't consistently up to par. So, I found Dumpling World based on other Yelpers and thought we'd give them a try. Don't let the outside appearance deter you from giving them a chance. We were glad we did. The interior was very spacious, clean and bright. The second we walked in we were immediately greeted and seated. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. We ordered the lunch specials, which come with a choice of soup and an appetizer. The lunch prices were good value for your money. The shrimp lunch specials were only a $1.00 more, which is unusual these days. The food came out fairly quick and was very tasty. I'm picky about my hot & sour soup. I like to make it at home when I have time. I'd give it an 8/10 it could've been slightly more sour and spicy. It was the perfect consistency of thickness and not runny just like the way my parents used to make it decades ago at their old restaurant, China Star. IYKYK! Coincidentally, down the street on Sealark! I had some extra chili oil and vinegar they had on the table so I added more flavor. The service and food were great. We'll be bringing my parents next time to try their dumplings! read more

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We were looking for somewhere low-key to go for Valentine's Day and I love any/all dumplings so we went here [I was particularly intriqued by the bunny buns]. We ordered beef and onion boil dumplings, curry chicken & potato pan-fried dumplings, soup dumplings, pork & scallion pan-fried dumplings, shrimp, pork & chive thumb buns, orange chicken, and the bunny buns for dessert. It was waay too much for us, but they heated up well. The beef boiled dumplings were bigger than expected and didn't taste like the pelmeni [Russian] beef dumplings I've had before, but they were good. I thought curry was weird inside a dumpling but it was very tasty. The overall favorite were the shrimp, pork, and chive thumb buns. The soup dumplings had liquid inside with the meat so there made for a unique dining experience, but they were very tasty also. Some of the negatives were the dumplings weren't served with any dipping sauces and I wasn't able to make a good one out of what was on the table, the lighting seemed unnecessarily bright to me, the server may have been a bit overburdened [I think they had a sign they were hiring though], and the bunny buns were not as advertised [though they tasted great]. read more

Dumpling World - What I expected vs. What I got - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was down the street at the dealership and wanted something different for dinner and happened upon this place. Boy, have we been missing out - everything we tried was absolutely on point. we have a family tradition every year for Christmas to have some sort of "asian cuisine" for our family dinner and these guys were definitely open and ready to greet us for the day. Sad we didn't get to share it with our babyboy as he passed in August of 2025, but we will keep the tradition living along with his beautiful memories! read more

I was blown away by this restaurant. Unbelievable variety of dumplings as well as other dishes. And as if their menu weren't big enough, they have a daily specials menu board that always seems to have 7 to 10 offerings. We particularly liked the soup dumplings, the thumb buns, and something they call Chinese burrito. I believe the Chinese burrito item is just a variation of what is commonly known as mushu. You get a generous helping of finely slivered pork with plum sauce, and really well-made rice pancakes. Additionally, it comes with a plate of beautifully slivered green onions, carrots, and cucumbers. Delicious! Don't neglect to order sesame balls, just before you finish your entrées, so that you get them at peak temperature and crispiness. Oh my, I nearly swooned, these were so good. read more

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The service was great, we got a bout 4 different types of dumpling, mostly their star dishes. They were all delicious. But our favorite recently is beef and onion along with pork and chive. Always hot and sour. We cant get enough of the the spicy tangy! Definitely recommend! read more

I find that I'm not a fan of dumplings so, wanting to try something else I tried their eggrolls. Not a fan of their eggrolls that were fried hard and just not good. I won't be back. However, if you are a fan of dumplings, you might like it read more

I had to come here because I'd never had soup dumplings before but keep hearing how good they are! We had a party of 5. Myself and my husband, 11 year old, 5 year old, and 3 year old. My 11 YO is vegetarian and was nervous there wouldn't be enough food he could have but there was plenty. We got veggie spring rolls, steamed bok choy dumplings, steamed spicy tofu dumplings, spicy and sour pork dumplings, pork and mushroom soup dumplings, taro soup dessert dumplings, and bunny custard dumplings. It was a lot of food and there was nothing left by the time we were done. If I could do it again, I think I would get the veggie dumplings potstickers instead because I think the extra texture and a little more flavor would be great. The spicy and sour dumplings were amazing and not spicy at all! I will 100% be getting them again next time (and there WILL be a next time). The bunny custard dumplings were so good I'll be thinking about them all the time! If im Not stopping in for everything any time in in the area, I'll be stopping for a to-go order of the bunny custard dumplings. They are the perfect amount of sweet and are soooo cute! The service was amazing. They were so kind and answered all the questions we had about everything while also being patient and kind to the little kids. The booth we sat in was round and had a vintage vibe to it. It was comfortable, which says a lot coming from me. I usually cut my time short at restaurants if the seats are too u comfortable for my bad back. We will be back! When you visit, make sure you get the spicy and sour dumplings and the bunny custard dumplings. You won't regret it! read more

Dumpling World - Bunny custard dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a party of 9 on a Saturday night. The food was fresh and delicious. They have a good variety of dishes to choose from. The restaurant was very clean. The waitstaff were kind and attentive. I can't wait to come back! read more

On my constant search for a restaurant that serves egg and tomato pasta and found it here. It was a wonderful dish. My husband had pork and eggplant pasta. We had to order the soup dumplings because it was a totally new food that we had never tried. The staff was amazing once they realized that we had never been here or tried this kind of food. They showed us how to eat everything. The restaurant itself is small but pretty cute. There were 4 of us in our party. One downside was each of our entrees came out at separate times but it was a minor inconvenience because we all got to sample each other's dishes. We'll be back. read more

Rox: OMG I've been wanting to come here forever and it did NOT disappoint. Probably the best dumplings I've had. Pork xiao long bao is always my favorite and these were amazing. Big time sleeper hit here is the curry beef & vermicelli steamed dumplings! Can't wait to come back and try everything else. The only thing I would stay away from is the Szechuan noodles...unfortunately I tasted no Szechuan, and no spice at all--just tasted like a glob of peanut butter on noodles. I also do wish the chili oil was spicier. That said, if you get 5 stars from me and you don't have a full bar, you are really knocking it out of the park with your food :) Mike: well Rox clearly took the show here. I will say this place was hands down my favorite dumpling place I've been to. Had our picky 10yo with us who literally ate everything! The pork soup dumplings were the best I've ever had and the curry beef dumplings were different, but probably my favorite. We will be back and it will be soon! read more

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Walking in we were impressed by the looks but not the smell it smells of sewage the entire time . We got 2 different soup dumplings and both of them were filled with slimey oil. We told our waiter about the experience and he was nice offering to take dishes off but then a lady named Karen was called over and told us no one has ever complained with an attitude . read more

Dumpling World - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was all great! Soup dumplings were large. The steamed dumplings flavorful. The wonton soup was good. Sesame noodles were chewy, in a good way. Tried their milk teas too. Service was friendly. We were the 1st customers so it was pretty quiet but I can see this place getting quite crowded. read more

Dumpling World - Vegan Sesame Sauce Noodle (Dry)(Has Peanut) () - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was delicious. It came out pretty fast. The staff is helpful with explaining the menu. Spacious area to talk and eat. read more

Dumpling World - Beef & Onion Spicy And Sour Dumplings, soup Pork & Scallion Dumplings, pork xiao long bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

I LOVE the Pork & Scallion Pan fried Dumplings! I try to come here at least once a week especially since this location is not real close to the area of town I hang out. Lunch for me usually costs below $20 including my tea. Service has always been great. I usually come around lunch time during the week. read more

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**This is a 3.5 star review based on a to-go order.** If you peruse my reviews, you'll see that I was a soup dumpling junkie before they ever arrived in Texas. The soup dumplings here are almost perfect when it comes to broth-to-meat ratio and thickness of the dumpling. Kudos to these guys, especially since mine was a to-go order! Some soup dumpling joints will not sell them to-go, because they are truly an eat-it-now delicacy. It was interesting that the lady taking my phone order warned me that they might not be as good when ordered to go. That's excellent service. So, the ambiance of this place is pretty much the same as the previous dumpling joint that inhabited this real estate. It's clean and bright, and BYOB. Though there are a ton of dumpling options on the menu, it also features its fair share of Americanized Chinese dishes. I came here on a Monday evening because my wife was hacking up a lung, and I thought that some good wonton soup would do her good. While there, I picked up some beef fried rice for the boy, some hot & sour soup and -- soup dumplings. She did not seem overly impressed with the wonton soup. I, on the other hand, was impressed that they packed the dumplings and broth separately. I also like the fact that they left it up to us to add the salt/soy sauce. (I think the lack of salt in the broth was her issue.) Still, the dumplings were just this side of al dente and nicely flavored. The hot and sour soup checks most of the boxes ... except it was almost sweet. Nothing that a little chile oil and soy sauce didn't fix. And, unlike many other Chinese take-out places, these guys packed some fried wontons into the bag. My son told me that the beef fried rice was OK, so I took a bite myself. It's actually wonderful, with firm rice, plenty of egg and melty slices of beef. "They really didn't season it much," he told me. "Well, they really didn't add a boatload of soy sauce," I responded. "So add some yourself." And then the problem was fixed. Finally, the soup dumplings here are well-crafted. The broth, albeit rich, should be a little more salted. It's not so easy to add soy sauce to a pasta pocket containing broth and pork. -- Still, I would certainly eat these again. Bottom line: I like this place, and I plan to explore the menu on future visits. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Started with the passion fruit cucumber and the string beans with pork. Those two flavors together were perfection. The boiled pork dumplings came 10 per order. I could have eaten 20. So good. The staff is great. Will be back soon. You gotta try it. read more

10 stars! Definitely the BEST soup dumplings on this side of I-45. My son and I stopped by after a neighboring dental visit. We've passed by numerous times when it was the other establishment and never visited, but so glad we were influenced by a local FB reel review. The outside of the building could use some TLC, but the inside is spacious and clean. Lots of seating spaces so you aren't overwhelmed with chatter and the staff are very attentive. I love that you can watch the chef prepare each dumpling order fresh from the window. (I noticed the dine-in menu listed a bigger variety of dumplings than the door dash menu and the prices were a bit cheaper) We ordered the egg drop soup, hot and sour soup, spring roll appetizer, the pan fried pork soup dumplings and the regular steamed soup dumplings (unavailable online/dine in only so I recommend coming in person so you don't miss out.) The appetizer soups were a decent size and served quickly with a generous portion of crispy noodles. In the future, I'd skip the juvenile spring roll order and save that space for more dumplings. I can't even begin to describe how good these were. Especially on a chilly day. The fillings were so hot and flavorful! I created a little sauce with the table vinegar and hot chili oil, but it was honestly perfect without it. I highly recommend them for dumplings and can't wait to return. read more

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The service and the food are amazing, everything is so nice and clean inside you can tell they care about their business and their customers, we will be returning! I highly recommend! read more

Found my new favorite dumpling spot! Friendly, fast, and knowledgeable staff. Hot, fresh, and flavorful food. Ordered the classic pork soup dumplings, pork and scallion pot stickers, green beans, fried rice, and bunny egg custard buns. Everything was delicious!!! We spent about $60ish dollars and had enough rice for leftovers. read more

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We returned here while we were back in town at the great wolf lodge. Everything was amazing and we had great service! We ordered the pork soup dumplings, green beans, chicken lo mein, beef with garlic sauce, and the rice cakes for dessert. 2 issues with this experience: it was hot!!! Idk if something was wrong with their AC or what but I sweat the whole time. Not great when you're spending $80 on lunch. The second was the rice cakes took an eternity. They were bland and I wish we would have ordered the sesame red bean balls instead. We might come back another time before we head home....and I'll bring our personal fans and order the sesame balls for desert! read more

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You have to give credit where credit is due. I'm in Houston for a wedding, at a hotel without a car, craving Szechuan. I ordered this on DoorDash, it got here in about 30 minutes. The food was extremely hot, I love the fact they separated out the dumplings from the broth and the eggplant pork from the noodles. It's the little things that matter. The flavors are great, highly recommend this place! read more

Dumpling World - Pork & Scallion Spicy And Sour Dumplings Eggplant & Minced Pork Noodle (Dry) () Egg rolls - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fantastic food! The dumplings were amazing, specifically the soup dumplings, the flavor is incredible. The service was very good, our waitress was super friendly and prompt. The AC wasn't working at the time but honestly I don't care for how great the food was. I'd come back again and again! 9/10 read more

Nut allergy friendly: I didn't even ask, dumplings are good. Time-To-Dumplings: 10-13 minutes We came in at a slightly weird time, around 4PM. The restaurant did fill up towards 5PM. It's a lot nicer inside than it looks outside! For four people, we shared: Three orders of pan fried pork soup dumplings (Sheng Jian Bao) (5/5): Excellently fried, nearly the entire bottom half of the dumping had a perfect brown crispy texture. Soup stayed intact and flavorful. One order of pork and shrimp Xiao Long Bao (4.5/5): Also all arrived intact. I really liked this, but they were slightly inconsistent with the amount of shrimp. The soup had a rich flavor that reminded me of a light chicken pho, pretty light but not a rich umami. One order of steamed dumplings (4/5): Pretty good, maintained some level of flavorful liquid inside somehow. One order of pan fried potstickers (3/5): Thought these were average, standard offerings. Unfortunately, we ran into some issues closing the tab and ordering to go orders. There was some miscommunication on the availability of things to go, and we asked for two substitutes but they told us they could do the original, but the substitutes weren't cancelled so we ended up paying for more to go orders. They do not do XLB to go. Also, if you need to split a tab, it will be difficult unless you have the right waiter. Overall, a really good option if you're in the area. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 read more

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The food was great! Would highly recommend the xiao long bao. The garlic green beans were great too! The server was extremely attentive and personable, the ambiance is great for a quiet and filling meal. This place is good for big parties as well. read more

Dumpling World - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I rarely leave 5-star reviews, but everything we ate here was delicious! pork soup dumplings beef and scallion spicy dumplings pork and scallion potstickers chicken chow mein All handmade. SO GOOD. Also, the interior of the restaurant also has a fresh and modern vibe. I can't wait to come back and eat here again when I'm in the Clear Lake area. read more

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We ordered the spicy tofu dumplings and the bok choy dumplings. Gotta say, the green chive dumplings were DELICIOUS. Wasn't as big of a fan of the spicy tofu dumplings because the texture was like that of a side tofu dish and it seemed out of place in a dumpling. It also wasn't spicy. But the bok choy dumplings--I would come back just for that! Also, the vegan sesame noodles were delicious! Would also get that one again. read more

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Dumpling World has taken over the location of the previous Noodles and Dumplings, but the menu and food preparation are all new. And better. And in spite of having the same furnishings as before, the ambiance has improved. We had a very positive experience. Our server was pleasant and attentive. We ordered pan fried dumplings, hot and sour soup, fried soup-filled baos, tofu noodles, and the hot and sour dumplings. The only disappointment was the hot and sour soup, which was neither -- though improved with a scoop from the hot and sour dumplings. Everything else was great, definitely better than Noodles and Dumplings, though the fried soup-filled baos were not up to One Dragon standards (nowhere else is). Great place, we'll be back. Be careful of the hot soup inside the baos! read more

Dumpling World - Pan fried dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Houston, Texas

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