i've been a huge hong's fan for years, and after moving away i crave the veggie dumplings all the time! they aren't basic dumplings and the veggies are always fresh. their chili oil is amazing too. this time, i ordered 4 veggie dumplings and a giant red bean bun. we came during the dinner rush, around 6 pm. despite having ordered so little, the food took about an hour to be ready as they were backed up. i don't hold it against them, but it was definitely frustrating. i would order ahead if you are able. of course, the dumplings were top notch and so was the bun. my sister said the red bean bun was the best she's had since her friend made them fresh for her. i hold a special spot in my heart for hongs and i will always consider their dumplings the best in the state. read more

Hong's Chinese Dumplings - veggie dumplings, red bean bun - Food Stands Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I found this place based on the reviews. It was very overpriced and not worth it. The flavor was basic and the fried rice vegetables were clearly from a cheap frozen pack. This was possibly one of the worst chinese food experiences Ive ever had especially all the hype on yelp I would have imagined something halfway decent read more

This was an interesting eat, and I don't mean eclectic. The dumplings interesting, heck yea! Not your total l typical dumpling, not your typical filling. The fried rice was a little lackluster. The owner absolutely was passionate about this business, but it felt like it might be coming down off its glory. The chef seemed to be there, but not passionate, ya know? I think they've seen better days, worth checking out because there's something special about this place, but I'm not sure it'll be a repeat for me. read more

Hong's Chinese Dumplings - Chicken cheese combo - Food Stands Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The veggie and pork dumplings were so good. We had bao buns too. Once we return we will be back. The chef was so friendly and helpful with our choices. It was a small place but very wel read more

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Highly recommend the Chicken and Cheese dumplings. Bao Buns were also great. Dumplings were life changing, fried rice was meh. Service was okay but the restaurant is run by an old couple, so they deserve some credit. It might take some time to get your order but it's well worth the wait. Would go again 100%. read more

And here's where fell out of ketosis. Total carb fest but I went into the restaurant knowingly so it's no one's fault but mine. Oh, but it was such delicious, delicious fault. I picked this spot because it's a DDD restaurant. My second in Burlington after the Bluebird Barbecue for dinner last night. This isn't expensive food here. I ordered four of the dumplings, one of each. And because Ginger P. said so, a scallion pancake as well. It didn't take long and my friend and I sat in the restaurant and basically ate off our laps. That's okay. It's part of the experience! Pork, good. Veggie, good. Chicken and cheese, good. Crab and cheese, EXCELLENT. Pancake, good. They have a cooler with some sodas and juices. I needed a bottle of water with it. Overall, it was great. Lovely, creative and unexpected to find awesome dumplings in Vermont. Thanks, Guy Fieri! [Review 18512 overall - 111 in Vermont - 2034 of 2022.] read more

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Best dumpling in Vermont! I wish Hongs was open for regular hours as I often miss the days it's open. I love the food!!

Friendly service. Quaint little hole in the wall. Would definitely eat here again. Had the pork fried rice combo with four pork dumplings. More than I could eat in one sitting. read more

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The best dumplings I've ever had! Hong is so kind and her food is incredible. I went twice in one day.

Scallion pancakes were the favorite here. The dumplings were good, but be prepared for very doughy, oily dumplings... this is a heavy meal. Pretty small place. Plan to take out or not have more than a couple in your party to eat at the window. read more

I'll just start this review by say no matter what else you want to order, make sure you get the scallion pancake. I didn't order it but had a taste of one from my friend and even as good as everything else was, I spent my whole meal just wishing I had a stack of the scallion pancakes in front of me. They are crispy and salty and savory and oh so delicious. I also has their pork dumpling. Fair warning, their dumplings are huge! (Compared to a traditional dim sum dumpling). The wrapper is chewy and crispy and the filling was so tasty. I also had the cold sesame noodles in peanut since. These were my least favorite dish, I felt it could have used a little more salt, but it was still a solid dish that I'd be happy to eat any day. They have a small indoor seating area but some nice outdoor benches outside. Also, their unique sweet cranberry dipping sauce is delicious! I forgot to take pictures of the food but got a picture of the newly painted mural outside near the seating area read more

Hong's Chinese Dumplings - View of the mural from the outdoor seating area. - Food Stands Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

TLDR; I'd like to know I'm being charged a fair price before I order and they couldn't give me a clear answer. Customer service felt bad, and left me feeling bad. The dumplings weren't rolled or sealed right. Pork filling was good but everything else about the dumplings weren't. ------------------------ I asked on the phone how much do 18 dumplings cost because it isn't clear how they charge. It's important to me because a difference of 2-3$ is significant. Charging me for 8+10 dumplings costs different from if they charged me 6+6+6 dumplings. But both are 18 dumplings. 17$ + 14$ = $31 Which is 10 dumplings plus 8 dumplings. $31 x 11% = $3.41 (Not sure why food sales tax is 11%) $31 + $3.41 = $34.41 = total I was charged 6 dumplings three times, I suppose since I got three different dumplings. The menu clearly states it's ANY # dumplings, so why do they make the decision if I am charged for a set of 6 three times vs if I'm charged a set of 10 plus a set of 8 for a total of 18? Another issue I have with this is that the online menu says 6 dumplings is $10 when on the phone and in the receipt I was charged $11 per 6 dumplings. This is a $3 difference. $11 x 3 = $33 $33 x 11% = $3.63 $33 + 3.63 = $36.63 = total VS $10 x 3 =$30 30 + $3.30 (sales tax) = $33.30 = total If I'm getting 18 dumplings the price shouldn't be different between how I get charged. Most customers would want to feel that if they bought more dumplings they would be charged less for buying a lot. Also, when I talked to 3 different people on the phone trying to get a straight answer, I didn't really feel as if they cared about my question. -------------------------------- On the topic of dumplings, I was pretty disappointed for nearly 1.8$ per dumplings. Sure, they're big, but the wrappers weren't rolled evenly, and they weren't folded closed properly. One half of my dumpling wrapper was about a cm thick! The fillings (I got veggie, and the cream cheese) are ok, except the pork, which was very good. *---------------* I kept in mind as I thought about this that she's training people right now, but this wasn't what I hoped for as a customer. It left me feeling sour about the experience. read more

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My wife and I ate there. We met the owner who was making her signature veggie dumplings. She was so nice to us and we loved the dumplings. So fresh and so tasty. We visit Vermont a few times a year and we will be back to visit this establishment for sure read more

Stopped by for a small snack, left with an hidden gem! These dumplings were crispy on the exterior and chewy texture when you bite into them. We had pork, veggies and cream cheese which honestly pairs really well with the texture of the dumplings! They taste very homemade and it feel like distant auntie is making for us. She's super sweet and her service is exceptional. Definitely a must stop if you are in Vermont area! read more

Great dumplings and scallion pancake. The filling was great and have a lot of fillings, the taste was very balanced. Personally love the Veggie dumplings and Pancake. Would totally recommend for people to try for some dumplings in the area. Very sweet and nice owner. It was a great experience! read more

Food is ok, quite pricey for what it's worth. $2.5 for a dumpling?? Way more expensive than Boston. The fried rice is $13, taste is ok. Service is quick. read more

Yes, these are the best dumplings outside San Francisco. Perhaps because they are made in front of you while you stand in awe as a small platoon of busy people chop veggies, meat and everything else to make your dumplings. You see them plopping the dumplings in the oil. You see them taking them out. The aroma of scallions and pork and soy sauce permeates the air. The waiting lobby has a festive atmosphere where happy people chat and wait for their food and compare notes. Yummy. Simply yummy. read more

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What can I say that hasn't already been said? Best dumplings in Burlington. Best I've ever had. read more

Hong's Chinese Dumplings - Peanut Noodle combo - Food Stands Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Sadly we came when they weren't open but called up and Hong was incredibly nice. Apologized profusely for not being able to accommodate us but asked us to return when they were open. She spoke like an auntie who wasn't expecting a surprise visit but still wanted to make sure you knew to call ahead next time and a great meal will be ready for your next visit. That's just what I'll do. Thank you Auntie. Next time. read more

Great dumplings, the one disappointing thing was that they didn'tallow eating inside due to covid. Normally that may not be such an issue but it was pouring the hammers of hell when we bought our dumplings so standing outside the shop in the rain eating them was unpleasant. I guess I understand restrictions somewhat but other restaurants are open normally with no masks required so I don't really get why it was not allowed. Because we couldn't really eat much we only ordered the pork dumplings, which are pillowy and delicious. read more

I caught the sign in the window for dumplings and immediately looked for a place to park. Turns out this is a restaurant that started off as a food cart, and thanks to the locals who invested (and now have their names on the wall), the little Chinese lady who ran the cart moved up to brick and mortar. I ordered 6 dumplings, because I expected them to be fairly small. What I got was easily double the portion I was expecting. That's not a bad thing, because i couldn't get enough. The dough is a little thicker than you might expect, but that's because it was just rolled out by hand. You could opt for a combo and get 4 dumplings and a side of fried rice or noodles. There's a handful of stools and a small counter in the window, otherwise you take it to go. Highly recommended. read more

Hong's Chinese Dumplings - Simple place, simple menu, simply good! - Food Stands Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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These dumplings are so so so addictive and I need someone to inject their chili oil into my veins. I ordered some immediately to ship after I left. Also get the cold peanut noodles on a hot day. No regrets at all. What a cute little place with lights out food. I loved it! read more

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Had a major craving for real Chinese dumplings while in Vermont. Went to college town and stumbled into this shop that originally had a stall on (well known) Church St back in 2007. I was not disappointed. Regulars would park on the corner and call in their orders. Today she had a shrimp dumpling special for only $2 each. Ordered two of everything and walked away paying less than $15. Hong noticed I had waited a bit and gave me a free dumpling. Great service and good location. I highly recommend this place. Note: I had noticed through my travels that you will find good affordable food near college towns across the U.S. read more

Hong's Chinese Dumplings - Dumplings, dumplings, dumplings! - Food Stands Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Hong's has a beautiful story and it's very inspiring that the owner went from a food cart to a restaurant. After hearing the story from our Uber driver and reading yelp reviews we decided to stop for dinner. Things do sell out so try to eat here earlier if possible. The noodles were sold out before 7. As I am a huge dumpling fan, I decided to try the combination of all dumplings and ordered 8. While I was hungry, the dumplings were HUGE and greasy as another person reported. I wasn't able to eat all 8 and ended up throwing out the veggie dumplings (they were my least favorite). The most memorable was actually the crab and cream cheese and I would order it again. In summary, Hongs is worth a visit. Just note that the dumplings are different than most - and not the same quality as good dumplings found in many large cities. read more

My friend from New York follows Hong's instagram and wants to go here when she comes to town, so I checked it out. I ordered pork and leek dumplings and the scallion onion pancakes. Both of these dishes held up well as takeout. The dumplings were large with thick dumpling skin. They are definitely on the heartier side; they are pan-fried. My family really enjoyed the large pancake when I brought it home. There was some friendly fighting for who got to finish it. I would eat here again. read more

Had to stop here as I trust DDD reviews with my life. I thought everything was above average in general, but the star here are the pork dumplings. If I came back, I'd just get those. Their cranberry dipping sauce is delicious too! read more

I remember eating Ms. Hong's Dumplings on Church Street with her cart. She has the best Dumplings in the City. After eating these i would defiantly drive 2 hours just to have them. I wish she had more options though. The City of Burlington residents loved her so much they helped pitch in for her to get her own store. Now that says alot doesn't it? I also wish she would sell frozen Dumplings and even sell them in bulk. She could get rich selling them. read more

Best dumplings in this area! Ive been to almost every chinese restaurant in this area and this place blows every other restaurant out of the park! And I know its good chinese good because I am from New York and we love our chinese food. read more

Very good dumplings. A but on the pricey side but they are twice the size of regular Chinese dumplings. Defiantly worth a try if you're in the area. read more

Best dumplings I've ever eaten. Wish I lived in Vermont to eat them every week! She started with a dumpling cart and her restaurant is even better. read more

Hong's Chinese Dumplings - Best dumplings around! - Food Stands Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

FRIGGIN YUM. I was wanting some s n a c k s and stopped in for a bite. I got the pork dumpling and veggie dumpling, doused them in the dumpling sauce and went to heaven. This is owned by good people and the food was delicious. Will definitely return. read more

Absolutely amazing spot. Huge dumplings, so delicious. Bao is incredible. Hong is the sweetest. Everyone go here and give this business your money in exchange for sweet, sweet dumplings of goodness read more

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delicious food, excellent service, and friendly staff. Definitely coming back and will be bringing hungry friends!

Delicious dumplings. Especially the chicken and cheese and the pork ones. I get them almost every week!

4.25 stars. This place is pretty awesome. It's basically a former food truck that did so well in Burlington that it became a full fledged restaurant. The dumplings at Hong's are thick wrapped. While I generally like thin wrappers, these are exceptional for those who like this style of dumpling. the dumpling itself has a half moon shape and the stuffing is generous. I tried both the pork & chicken (stellar) and the crab & cheese (good). The pork & chicken goes great with some soy, vinegar, and chili oil; I'd pair the crab & cheese with their cranberry sauce. I should warn that these dumpling are quite plump. Four is a reasonable snack and eight is a pretty large meal. I really thought the lady that owns this place was very friendly. It seems she has built a great niche market here in Burlington. I'd be surprised if better dumplings exist in this city. It's definitely worth a try if you live here and also worth a stop if you want a good snack while visiting town. read more

In college, I would walk down to church street on nice days to get a few dumplings with some friends from the infamous "dumpling lady" She is so kind, and so excited to feed you her cooking... it's honestly just refreshing. Years later, returning to Burlington and seeing she opened a shop made me so happy. She has a list of all the people who donated to help her open and it's really wholesome. The dumplings are more "greasy spoon" type dumplings than "traditional" I suppose, but they are so tasty and filled with flavor. I really like the cream cheese and crab ones, even though I don't typically like crab. Her sauces are really good too! =D I drove 4 hours to visit Burlington and hongs dumplings was the first thing in my mind read more

Don't let the interior of this place fool you. It reminds me of a few dumpling spots in nyc Chinatown. These are some of THE BEST dumplings I've ever had. I forgot to take pictures because I was so excited. These are filled and cooked to order. I watched the owner spoon some filling into each wrapper, seal and fry them. I got one of each--pork, chicken, veggie, and crab/cream cheese. My favorite by far was the pork but they were all excellent. And very filling! Yes they are doughy but the flavor of the filling complements the chewiness very nicely. I'm going to miss this place, I hope I have the opportunity to return soon. read more

One of Burlington's few food gems, this is the most authentic and closest thing you're going to get to Chinese food in Vermont. No these are not your Costco potstickers. They are handmade dumplings packed with rich, flavorful stuffings - chicken, crab/cheese, pork and more. The chicken is one of my favorites as it's nicely marinated and goes great with rice. The dumplings are big and filling but beware, you'll wanna keep eating if you're stuffed. Hong, the owner is almost always there at the restaurant and is incredibly sweet. read more

For the past couple months, I have resorted to buying frozen Ling Ling potstickers from Costco to satiate my dumpling cravings. You can imagine my relief when I heard there was a cart that was selling dumplings on Church street. I finally got around to trying Hong's dumplings this weekend while walking by on my way to lunch. I love street food and have had my fair share, but this cart was a bit different from any other that I've tried. I was pleasantly surprised by the relatively short line, but the lone woman staffing this cart makes everything by hand so the orders do take a while to cook up. At less than a dollar per dumpling, it was worth the 10 minute wait. Go for the six dumplings for $5 to score one of each combination plus an extra of your choosing. You could also mix and match any filling if you already have favorites. I was pretty excited to try all the offerings so I took one of each plus an extra Vermont maple. The other choices are vegetarian, chicken & cheese, chicken & pork, and crab & cream cheese. The traditional chicken & pork was very good and was probably my second favorite one. The crab & cheese was an interesting combination of flavors for a dumpling, but I don't think I can eat more than a couple. My favorite turned out to be the Vermont maple, which had maple sausage, egg, and cheese. It is comparable to a sweet breakfast burrito or a McGriddle for you fast food lovers. I never thought dumplings could be a fusion food, but it definitely worked for me. I love handmade dumpling skin, made freshly on-site and pan-fried to perfection. The woman said she's been doing this for 15 years now and it shows that she knows what she is doing. I wouldn't say that these are the best dumplings I've ever had, but it's definitely the most original idea of fusing local Vermont cuisine with traditional Chinese dumplings. FIve stars for reasonably priced, quick, and creative street food! read more

Hong's Chinese Dumplings - Food Stands Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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They post the incorrect hours of operation. It is hard to take a business seriously that can't inform customers of the times they are open. Showed up and it was closed when the posted hours said it should be open. read more