The food is so good here - dumplings are 10/10, beef and broccoli is strong - everything comes hot and tastes super fresh.

Highlights/Recommendations: Pan-fried Pork and Chives Dumplings Stir-fried green beans Other foods: Dan-dan noodles Beef Noodle Soup Dry chili chicken Scallion pancake Soup Dumplings I've been meaning to go to this restaurant for awhile but unfortunately had always been a bit too far of a drive. I finally found an excuse to be in the Westmont area and was quite happy that I stopped by. The restaurant itself is very small for dine-in but since we came during off-hours, our group of 4 didn't have trouble finding seating. Living up to the restaurant's name, the pan-fried pork and chive dumplings were one of the highlights of the meal. It had a good flavor profile and was pan fried properly to give the skin the desired crispy texture. The (double?) stir-fried green beans were also a surprising hit and was one of the first dishes to be cleared out by our group (eating family style). Both the dan-dan noodles and beef noodle soup were solid and something I would order again. Scallion pancake and soup dumplings were also fine though not particularly notable for me. Only the dry chili chicken was somewhat disappointing. Dry chili chicken is something I almost always order at restaurants if offered, but the dry chili chicken here didn't quite have the texture or flavor profile that I typically expect (and love). It was less crispy than I expected and I didn't crave additional bites after the first as I typically would. Despite that, food was overall still very enjoyable and I would absolutely visit again! read more

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We came during the off hours on a weekday so we easily got a table. The restaurant is quite small, so I could imagine how crowded it would get during peak hours. We were met with friendly and impeccable service! We came hungry and sampled many of the dishes. Overall, I really enjoyed the meal! I particularly liked the chive and pork dumplings and stir fried green beans. The dumpling skins had the perfect amount of chew. The noodle soups (dan dan and beef noodle soup) were tasty as well. I liked the texture of the noodles, and the meat was tender. A really satisfying meal! read more

Katy's Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Overall, I enjoyed the food I ordered. I found the chicken and crab to be very tasty. Normally, I don't like crab so I was surprised by that. The atmosphere was also nice, there were not many people when we stopped by. The only problem we had was the person I was with did not receive their order and it was just taken off the receipt. We placed our orders at the same time, the staff even asked for clarification on theirs. Mine came out and I let them try some of mine while we waited for theirs. Staff came back over and asked if I needed any boxes I let them know "No, I'm just waiting until their order is brought out too." They walked away after that. We waited a few minutes before just entirely splitting my order. Luckily, the bowl they had ordered was not on the receipt so we only ended up paying for mine and the appetizer. They were a little upset we waited so long for their food that didn't come but I still enjoyed mine. read more

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So you walk in this place and see a few different tables, the place looks like it's made for takeout only. However, the service is anything but take out. Servers help you determine what you want and are friendly and patient. We ordered the Beef dumplings and they tasted great! Dip them in some soy and vinegar and you got a great meal. We also ordered the veggie chow mein and orange chicken: the portions are enough to share and all tastes amazing! It's really a hidden gem. This place serves a variety of fried or boiled dumplings and other entrees t share. I'm glad we found it because we are coming back!! read more

Katy's Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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Probably the best xiao long bao that we have tried in Chicago! Would definitely go back :)

This is almost a hole in the wall please serving delicious home cook style foods. The restaurant is small, so seating is limited. We got there around 11:45 on a Sunday, and were able to get a table for 4. However, if we were even a little late, we might have to wait. Also, people kept coming in to pick up their orders, so it's a great sign! We ordered soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, house noodles, string beans and potstickers to share. They all were delicious. Honestly, we had a hard to narrow it down, so we will be back! read more

I was here years ago and realized I never reviewed it. Since I'm back in the area to visit friends, we decided on a lunch stop today. This time I went with the beef noodle soup, my friend had the wonton noodle soup, then we split the shrimp & chive dumplings and BBQ buns. The beef noodle soup was nice. Good level of spiciness for me. Very tender pieces of meat and the noodles have a great texture. I tried the wonton soup and would love to get that at some point. Shrimp and chive dumplings have a great filling and I'm a big fan of the dumpling skin texture. BBQ pork buns are fluffy with a crisp bottom. It can get crowded in a small space, but the turnover is quick and service is really great. Things come out as they're ready, so it's hot and fresh. read more

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Wonderful and traditional Chinese food made from scratch. I really enjoyed the cabbage lamb soup and soup dumplings. Taste the difference with real noodles. Very nice service and comfortable atmosphere. read more

Still a great place, apparently has changed owners and cooks since the last time I visited over 10 years ago now, because I was less able to eat spicy food and we moved out of the area. I have been very slowly increasing my tolerance of spice to get back where it was! The beef tendon noodle soup still tasted fantastic, but the noodle texture was very different than what I remember. It wasn't bad! but I have to go back and try it again to get used to the newer version by this chef. Apparently the original chef and owner who made the noodles did retire, and a couple of chefs have rotated in; It seems they still handmade a bit of the noodles in some of the dishes, but the texture was different than what I remember and it made me miss the old days. The amount of space is the same as before, which I love, but they've clearly painted, decorated, got new furniture and rearranged the room a little. Very glad to visit the restaurant again. read more

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Katy's is a tiny spot but packs a big punch with their incredible and complex flavors. All their Northern Chinese-style dumplings & potstickers are made in house from scratch, and their Dan Dan Noodles are my favorite on the menu, with beautiful hand-pulled noodles and the most flavorful broth! And never skip their dumplings. Ever! read more

Katy's Dumplings - Soup Dumplings (8 pcs) - Chinese Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Doordash screwed up our order and the guy from the restaurant literally brought the food to our door. Amazing guy and great service! Never order from DoorDash!!! Shady drivers and service! read more

Been coming here for years and some of the best dumplings and noodles in Chicagoland. Quick no nonsense service in a clean dining room and kitchen that is visible from the seating area. They also sell all of their dumplings frozen to take home. Very reasonable prices. read more

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My daughter & I saw this place on TikTok and had to try it out. The dumplings were delicious.

Part 2 of 5 Memorial Day weekend APIHM series. I had to pick up a couple of soup and cheng du dumplings because Katy's is the best in the area. The dumplings are made fresh on-site and are authentic. The pork and vegetables are well-seasoned and the wrappers had the perfect texture. I must make plans to dine in one of these days. I bought my owner containers for the carryout. They were happily obliged. read more

Katy's Dumplings - Soup Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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Was around for an event and decided to check our this chinese restaurant, which was ranked #1 on yelp for Chinese food. It did not disappoint. Beef noodle soup was one of the best I've had. Soup was spicy but not overly so. Not too salty. Looks like hand made noodle. Thick. Beef was fatty and gelatinous. Yum. Portion was food but 75% noodle 25% beef. Fries pancake - we got this b/c it was unique to their restaurant. Indeed, I've never heard of a concept before!. Instead of noodles, it was shredded pancake (chinese, not American) with an assortment of meat. A little bit dry and chewy, but once you got used it it was pretty good!. needed hot sauce, which theirs was great. We arrived 10 minutes before the kitchen closed 830pm. Service was FAST. Order to Food on table was less than 10 minutes. Service was pretty good for a chinese restaurant. Above average for sure. Ambiance was loud, busy in a packed small chinese restaurant. Authentic Chinese, but has taste profile for masses. Awesome, fast service. You can't beat that. read more

Katy's Dumplings - Beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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Nothing makes me happier than hand pulled noodles. We got beef tendon noodle soup, dan dan noodle soup, and cheng du dumplings. Service is really quick and its a small pop shop kind of vibe. read more

This restaurant is always packed when I come. It's such a small restaurant which you should make reservations before coming. The soup dumpling is a must to order. The crab rangoon was also delicious as well. The service here is on point and the food comes out quickly. I would just order the dumplings steamed and not pan fried because they only pan fry one side. This is my go to dumpling spot whenever I don't want to drive all the way to Chinatown. read more

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Didn't enjoy. Not a great atmosphere. Not great food. Average service. Overall an average place. It's fine.

This was a 10/10 experience and absolutely lived up to the hype! We came on a Saturday night and all 7-8 tables were full. We gave a phone number and waited in the car for about 15 minutes before they were ready, so not bad at all. Gives you plenty of time to study the menu! Once we were seated we got helped right away with drink and food orders. We split soup dumplings, fried pork dumplings, and scallion pancakes. These were probably the best dumplings I've ever had! Everything was amazing and came out hot and quick. It's definitely small in there but it's a really cozy, homey kind of vibe. I definitely want to return to try the homemade noodles and eat as many dumplings as possible! read more

I will say, this is a go to take out spot only, there's extremely limited seating so make sure to plan for a to go experience. My personal recommendations are the BBQ Pork Bao Buns, veggie egg rolls, and Chengdu dumplings. I did try the dan dan noodles, which the noodles (which are made in house) were PHENOMENAL but the broth was a bit lacking in my opinion. I'm hoping to go back and try some more of their other dumplings soon. If youre craving dumplings, I would send you to Katy's every time. read more

Been wanting to try this place for a while, it was my birthday today so I thought why not? Ordered the chicken stir fry pancake, soup dumplings, and pork and chive potstickers. The flavor was AMAZING! you can tell this food is homemade and made out of love. This place is authentic and I will be back! read more

Everything was very tasty and great for a cold winter day. I got the beef noodle soup. read more

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Overall - we enjoyed our experience and food here. I don't recommend trying for a table there - it's quite small...unless you're on an off hour or don't mind a wait. We were lucky enough to go early for dinner and get a table. Menu-wise, I was a tad confused and there wasn't much description on the menu - which made it hard to order b/c I was asking a lot of questions. Even today - I couldn't tell you really what we ordered a few weeks ago. We started with some spicy dumplings and they were quite good. I "think" my husband had the dan dan noodles soup and I got one of the pancakes. Couldn't tell you which one - even by looking at the menu today. I took half of mine home and it reheated nicely. Overall - good food, but just wish there was more description on the menu and what was in each dish. read more

Excellent soup dumpling, stir fried green beans and Mongolian beef. The scallion pancakes dish was bland, needed more salt and scallion flavor. Restaurant is small, minimalist in decor that enhances efficiency of service--there are 5 tables, each may seat 2-4 and a table for 2, but wait time was short. Staff are friendly, attentive and food arrived quickly. From the snippets of conversations, many of the customers are regular customers already. Takeout activity is robust. read more

I love me some authentic XLB! For reference, my favorite soup dumpling place is din tai fung in Cali and have been in search for a spot here in Illinois that doesn't have to take me all the way to Chinatown. And I think I found it. Though a little bit a ways from my home, I would not mind trekking in the cold Chicago winter for this gem! First off, the food. We ordered beef noodle soup, green beans, and XLB. All were winners. The beef in the noodle soup is tender and outstandingly paired with perfectly cooked noodles and not too spicy broth. The XLB was delicious. Don't think, just order them! For a small place, the service was great! My daughter spilled water all over our table and no one was bothered and they were very kind to us. They even gave my daughter a red envelope for Chinese new year! The only thing is, it is tight quarters inside and I don't recommend this for large groups, but that only adds to its charm. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Amazinggg!!! Againn!!!! We returned here for the 4th time on Thursday night and were surprised to see it so busy....obviously the food speaks for itself!!!! We got the dry chili chicken again - was perfectly light and crispy...so flavorful!! We also tried grandmas fried rice with chicken - it was soooo good, comforting and full of flavor!!! Always love the cozy ambience here!! It has now been added to our list of frequent dinner spots!! read more

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The BEST dumplings I have ever had . Service was excellent and the food was better. We will be back, we live 50 minutes away and I guarantee it's worth the drive read more

Food is always consistently good Service is good, family style Only downside is that it's a small place, eat n go, ppl waiting for your table read more

Katy's Dumplings - Scallion pancake Mochi stir fry Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

My stomach and heart were so happy after leaving this place. My friend took me here this past weekend and I'm so happy he did - the food was delicious! We got the bbq pork buns, dumplings, and crab Rangoon. All came out super hot so you know it's cooked fresh. Crab Rangoon was delicious; a lot of places just taste like cream cheese but you definitely got crab essence in these. Dumplings we're delectable, there's the crunchy/spicy chili on the table so you can pour some on top of the dumplings. BBQ pork buns were also packed with flavor. Service was good, ladies kept checking in during our meal. Place is super small (like 6 four-top tables) so I can see it getting packed at night with a long wait time. All in all I will be bringing my friends and family here one day because I'm dreaming about the dumplings and would love to try some of their other menu items. read more

Katy's Dumplings - Pan Fried BBQ Pork Buns (4pcs) - Chinese Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Katy's is so delicious. Our favorite dish is the fried noodles, and their fried rice ranks as 2nd on the list of things to eat. I know they are known for their dumplings but it just doesn't hit the spot for us, we've definitely had better. This is our go to comfort meal that never disappoints ! read more

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Katy's dumplings never fails to deliver a good meal . And Katy if this is the server is a complete stick , never fails to make me laugh. Good service great food a must see . Ask her to tell you a joke , her Chinese humor will crack you up read more

Katy's Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

This is the best Asian food in the suburbs. The people are very nice and the food is 5*. I only take out. The restaurant is very small but takeout is amazing!! I also love all of the employees, they are super nice! read more

Such friendly staff! Very small space - there were maybe 6 tables. We got there right at opening time and were the only ones there for awhile. It picked up and was packed during the lunch rush. Overall good experience. We ordered soup dumplings, shrimp and chive dumplings, spicy beef noodle soup, and Mongolian beef. Really enjoyed the soup dumplings. The shrimp and chive dumplings was too heavy on the chives for my liking and I would have enjoyed a thinner dumpling dough. I was told they are known for their spicy beef noodle soup. The beef was incredibly tender and the broth was flavorful. I would have liked it spicier, but I have a good tolerance for spice. The Mongolian beef was cooked well, also very flavorful, very heavy on the onions. read more

Phenomenal fresh made food! Great quality with house made dumplings and noodles! Big portions and great service!

Stumbled upon Katy's via Google while in the area with my husband. We live in the city so we weren't familiar with food options in town but we're beyond pleasantly surprised with the food and price at Katy's! I had read how small the place is so I called ahead to see if we could grab a table and luckily we only had to wait a few minutes after arriving. There are probably less than 10 tables, and yes it's cramped but worth a tasty, hot meal. Our server was very nice and offered suggestions and some hot tea! Our order: -Beef noodle soup- wow the noodles and broth flavor! The bowl is big so we shared. I could eat this every week, especially when it's cold and gross out. -Pork and chive dumplings- pretty tasty and not overly fried. Served with the vinegar, soy sauce and chili oil on the table -Grandma's spicy fried rice- I didn't try this but my husband said it wasn't very spicy, he likes things extra hot like burn your tongue level (maybe just me)...but he said it was still good. -Mongolian beef- a recommendation from our waitress as we couldn't decide what to get. It was pretty good and flavorful. Plenty of meat and side of rice. If we find ourselves in the area again we'll definitely come back and try more things! read more

Good selection, mostly takeout but there is a small seating area. Prices are reasonable and fun to come with a group and share different offerings. Food is made to order and they will accomodate special requests. read more

If I could give more stars I would. The only thing I would change is a bigger dining area and closer to my house. I was blown away by the soup. I got half beef with half beef tendon as recommended by another Yelper. I would come every single day if I lived closer though lol. The depth of flavor and also the texture of the noodles were phenomenal. Worth every penny. Cannot wait to try more. Please open a location closer to Plainfield. read more

Katy's Dumplings - Half beef half beef tendon noodles soup. The absolute best! - Chinese Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Had the dan dan noodles soup and shrimp dumplings. They used fresh noodles in the soup. Good amount of bol choy and pork. Flavor was goodl but not great. The dumplings were another matter. These were more like pirogies. Very thick flour shell not like the rice paper dumplings I prefer. May be fine in soup but as a dish found them very doughy. The ratio of chives to shrimp was not favorable and the chives were overpowering, could not really taste shrimp or have much texture. Need work. Service was fine. The ambiance is that of a takeout joint with about six crowded tables inside. Not a place I'd encourage eating in unless for quick lunch. read more

This is a very "bare bones" but so cute and authentic restaurant. I placed a to go order online, the food coming out of the kitchen while I was waiting looked amazing! And smelled wonderful. My food - after a 15 min drive home was still very good. The chive pancake was awesome. The broth dumplings were delicious but most of the broth had leaked out. The egg rolls very light and fresh. We also got beef dumplings- they were pretty cold by the time we ate them so I will not critique them (have to have them hot first.) The pot stickers had a nice little fry on them and were also good. I will definitely give them another try - but eat in next time - I feel it will be so much better. Here's a tip for take out. REQUEST CHOP STICKS. Luckily we have our own Definitely worth checking it out. read more