When visiting Chicago, we made a point to stop by Chinatown, and of course I had to see how their dumplings were in the area. Ordering was super easy thanks to their self-service kiosks, which definitely sped things up. I went with the steamed beef dumplings, steamed shrimp dumplings, and the cream cheese rangoons. For the amount of food we got, which came out to only $24(!!!), was an absolute steal. They also have a sauce station where you can help yourself, which was convenient and a nice touch. Our food came out quickly, everything was hot, fresh and packed with flavor. I'd happily come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

To begin with, I would easily give this place 5 stars, but the seating was a bit too close for my liking. It felt a little cramped at times, which took away slightly from the overall experience. Moreover, the customer service was really good. The staff was attentive and made sure everything was running smoothly, which I definitely appreciated. Furthermore, I liked that you order through a tablet/iPad it made the process quick and convenient without having to wait around. In addition, the dumplings here were so good. They were flavorful, fresh, and definitely a highlight of the meal. On top of that, for the price, they give you a great portion, which makes it even more worth it. Overall, this is so far my favorite restaurant in Chinatown, and I would definitely come back again. read more

Great place for quality Chinese food! We didn't know where to go in Chinatown but the reviews looked very promising so we decided to eat here. And it did not disappoint. It's truly a self service style restaurant. You order on a kiosk, receive the food at the counter and you put the plates back. I tried the Shrimp noodle soup and it was delicious. The soup was not too salty and didn't have much flavor (which is right) and it came with so many shrimp. The bok Choy was a bit bitter to taste. The egg was so good too. Their Bao's are a must, as well. I tried a beef bao was packed with flavor and umami. And juicy. I also found everything reasonably priced. Maybe it's because it's self service. But at the same time- The downside of it was the tables were not clean. there didn't seem to be anyone checking on the dining area or wiping tables. Having said that, I loved the experience and I will definitely go back next time I'm in China town. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

In my numerous trips to Chinatown, this was the first time I have seen this particular shop. I was in need of quick service with someplace to sit on a lunch break from Jury Duty. You order at a kiosk, which is fine by me so everything is accurate and I can read food descriptions (I have a shellfish allergy so this is helpful to me in Chinatown). The fried beef bao came out slightly crispy, but still pillowy with a good amount of filling. The flavors were great! The spring rolls were hot, crunchy, and filled with delicious vegetables. The pork and cabbage dumplings were steamed to perfection--they kept their shape, but were soft, and oh so flavorful. The prices were fair for quick service items I probably would not attempt at home. The bathroom was spotless, the seating area immaculate, and it was quiet, but not like I was in a dumpling library. All the items you would need from napkins to chopsticks to plates were readily available for you to grab. The presentation was so cute, the plate looked like a basket, but so much easier to clean, haha. I enjoyed this surprise discovery and look forward to eating here again! read more

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This is a really great spot for dumplings and noodles. Everything tasted super fresh and was cooked to order. If you come during peak hours, it does get a little packed inside, so just something to keep in mind. We tried a bunch of dumplings, and honestly, they were all delicious. They also have really good noodle soups, which are pretty filling on their own, so be careful not to order too much. The vibe is very classically reminiscent of Asia, nothing fancy but comfortable and homey. I'd definitely recommend this as a solid dumplings and noodles spot. read more

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Fresh, flavorful beef Bao. That's the tagline here. I haven't had great luck with bao in the Midwest, and I think it comes down to finding a spot that doesn't sparingly fill their dumplings or reuse old ingredients. This place had great dumplings. The fillings tasted great, and there was a little bit of a wait which is reassuring to know that I wasn't getting pre-made dumplings. The dumplings were hot, fresh and nicely stuffed with beef. The restaurant itself is pretty unassuming in the best way. I would definitely come back for more dumplings when I'm in Chinatown. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stopped into Legend Dumpling + Bao on a Saturday afternoon. It was fairly quiet when I arrived, but the place started filling up once I sat down. Ordering is done through a kiosk, which was actually really helpful since it shows photos of everything on the menu. I decided on the pork bao buns, and they came out in about five minutes. They were hot, soft, and really flavorful. Two was the perfect amount for a quick bite and kept me going while I explored the neighborhood. I really enjoyed my time with LD+B, and look forward to visiting again. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Pork Cabbage Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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THE best Crab Rangoon, hands down. Perfectly golden thin and crispy wrapping, filled generously. Paired alongside some soup dumplings, excellent. I also highly recommend the lamb dumplings! Tender and flavorful. This no frills dumpling spot will always be my go-to. Perfect for a casual sit down or reliable takeout. read more

The service is super quick as they have two self order kiosks. I got an order of the steamed and fried beef baos, as well as an order of the xiao long baos. It was a really juicy beef bao and the xiao long baos had the perfect amount of soup inside. read more

This is my go to spot for dumplings in Chinatown. You order on the kiosk and the staff calls out your number when the food is ready. They have premade dumpling sauce that is perfect for dipping. You can add chili oil if you prefer spicy. The dumplings are freshly steamed or fried. I like the fried dumplings. They have a crispy exterior and a juicy filling. It's a simple restaurant, but if you want dumplings would recommend this spot. Inside there's a few tables. It gets busy, so it's difficult to find seating at times. I'll be back to try other things on the menu! read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Shrimp and Pork with Leek Dumpling - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was very impressed by the quality of these dumplings! We got pan-fried and they had a nice crisp. The dumplings were juicy and had a good filling ratio. You order through a screen and then the dumplings came out fairly quickly, There's a table with all types of sauces that you can fill on your own, which I always appreciate. The interior was very cozy and casual! Overall, I was very impressed with the quality and thought the price was unbeatable. Definitely one of the best dumpling spots around Chinatown. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Pan fried dumplings - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For those of y'all who want a quick answer: YES. Go here. Eat. Indulge. Enjoy. It's tasty and worth the trek out to Chinatown. For the rest of y'all who enjoy a gentle perusal of words and banter, here's the full review! My foodie-partner-in-crime is a BIIIG dumpling fan and chose Legend Dumpling and Bao as our spot of the day. We arrived during non-peak hours, so the seating in the dining space was a-plenty and we were able to peruse the menu (via the order kiosks) at our leisure. I really appreciated the ordering kiosks, as I'm a visual kind-of-person and enjoyed seeing pictures of the assortment of appetizers, bao, and dumplings. We ordered the spiced beef appetizer, pork soup dumplings, and steamed beef bao. While waiting for our order, we grabbed a small bowl of the "pumping sauce" and the chili oil that were at the condiment & cutlery/tableware station. I'm a sauce-sipper (meaning I like to sip sauce on its own to experience its stand-alone flavor) and my eyes opened WIDE when I tasted that pumping sauce. It was OUTRAGEOUSLY DELICIOUS!!! Even more tasty when pairing it with the dumplings and bao. The soup dumplings were by far my favorite!! They were perfectly steamed, the pork was well-flavored, and the combination of the soup with the pumping sauce and chili oil made for a knock-your-socks-off-tasy experience! The beef appetizer was light and refreshing - with the cilantro being an absolute delight. And while the beef bao were tasty, I would opt for more soup dumplings in the future. Overall, what a spot!! I highly recommend visiting this eatery to all locals and travelers alike! read more

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I love dumplings, so we had to stop here! The prices were amazing and the food was so good! The staff was so sweet and I think I will be dreaming of eating here again in my dreams! read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I really loved this place, right on the outside of China Towns Market. This is One of the only places we visited 2 days in a row during our visit to Chicago. The Fried Beef Dumplings are to die for. Thier Dumpling sauce is Top Tier making the sis all the better. Your also have the option for chili oil and sarracha. The service was Great as well Auntie really back there making magic. The inside is cute aswell with art along the wall and plant you wearing read more

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This place was actually so tastey! It was a little hot inside but the food made up for it. They were fast, delicious and good sized. I would love to come back here! read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Legend Dumpling and Bao is quite dirty with napkins and paper waste all over the ground throughout the dining floor, but I don't blame the one poor cook to be have no time to clean the dining tables as there are no waitstaff. Just one cook to hold down the whole restaurant is a bit rough. The pork soup dumplings is the star of the meal. I really enjoyed the bite sized juicy pork fillings in each dumpling. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Fish Rice Noodle - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place was not good. Self order and then grab a seat. Their XLB was more of a meat bao than a XLB. Skin resembled a bao and looked like a bao. Was super disappointed. The noodles were okay but definitely needed more seasoning. The steamed dumplings were decent. read more

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Super quick service despite it being packed that day! The noodles were done in minutes, and the xiao long bao followed quickly. An assuming place in Chinatown with self serve kiosks and a sauce station. You can pick your own seating! Got the legend house special rice noodle with tomato broth. Could've used more toppings and protein, but overall really liked the dish. The beef was flavorful. Also tried the xiao long bao, which did not have too much soup inside. The "pumping" sauce and the chili oil were absolutely delicious!! Note to self: try the potstickers next time!! read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Legend House Special Egg Noodle - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nice break during a hot day while discovering Chinatown. (Visiting from Cali) I absolutely love dim sum & dumplings! Ordering was easy with kiosk; prices are very fair. Fairly busy time but the wait was worth it. Ordered dumplings and tried all the housemade dipping sauces! read more

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FIVE STARS! I am so glad we found Legend Dumpling and Bao. I have always wanted to try bao, but I could never find a plant based option. Legend gave me that opportunity. It was phenomenal. The bao was soft, the filling was flavorful, and I could drink a gallon of the dumpling sauce. The price was insane! We got 2 vegetable bao, 2 chicken bao, and 8 crab rangoons for only $15. The crab rangoons were a bit small, but the flavor was spot on- unbeatable. My only qualm is the restaurant is very small with limited seating. You essentially have to waylay other diners to get a table. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Vegan Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stopped in at Legend Dumpling and Bao for a quick snack. It is reminiscent of a Taiwanese fast food court. You order at a tablet and take a seat to wait on your order to be completed. There is an option to order at the cashier as well, but it wasn't an obvious option. I wasn't terribly hungry so I only ordered their egg rolls and fried pork and leek dumplings. The order was ready within 10 minutes. Everything is pretty much self service: pickup at the counter, self-service condiment bar, etc. Minimal service is provided. The egg rolls were pretty good. I hate that I had to use the takeout packets for sweet and sour sauce. The pork and leek dumplings were very flavorful and fried to the right amount, but the skin was a bit on the doughy side. The dumplings were also small in size, but they do give you 12 in one order. Overall, Legend Dumplings and Bao serves a limited menu of homemade dumplings, baos, and Taiwanese noodle dishes and soups at a reasonable price. Their noodles appear to be a more popular item to order and something I may want to try at another time and future visit. read more

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One of our favorite meals on our trip came from this small mom and pop restaurant in Chinatown! The dumplings were amazingly good. I also had spring rolls and crab Rangoon which was delightful. The wings were great and crispy. The bao bun wasn't a favorite. I'd go back! read more

The xiao long bao had almost no soup. They were so packed together in the container that if they did have any soup at all it spilled when you took the bao out. The beef soup broth lacked flavor. I've had better dumplings. Was nice to cross off the list but wouldn't return. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Shrimp and Pork with Leek Dumpling, Pork with Cabbage Dumpling, & Xiao Long Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Where do I start! The food is amazing, the Soup is by far the best thing. Everything is amazing. Service is wonderful very fast and efficient. The prices are extremely affordable all this food for under 50$! Where else can you find that pricing in Chicago Such a wonderful ambiance! would recommend to anybody 10/10. The soup dumplings are just as amazing as well and we've tried all the type of dumplings all are equally amazing! read more

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The restaurant was very crowded the whole time we were there. There're 12 tables that fill 4 each and you're sitting pretty close to other people, so it feels kind of cramped. You order on a tablet and pick up at the window. The chicken & cabbage and beef dumplings were good, the crab rangoon was alright but a bit sweet, and the beef soup had a weird taste which I wasn't fond of. read more

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Omggg! Fluffiest Bao dumplings I've ever had!! Service was friendly and fast, packed with people but fast service. Super soft and warm ever after I got home it was still awesome!!! 1000/10 must try if you haven't already! I didn't get pics this time but next time I definitely will post! read more

They specialize in dumplings. Fun! Enjoy the variety. Yummy! Parking is on the street $2.50 per hour on the mobile app. They also make noodle soups. Menu pics as of 1/30/2025. read more

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We had kind of a late lunch with crab Rangoon, fried dumplings and could long bao. I was not full but everything was good. The bill came to $25 with 2 people. Not bad if I was full because it was really meant for lunch. This is a self serve place so at least gratuity is optional. When we went there it was about 3/4 full of people and it was like 1:30 pm. So that says a lot about the food. They do have a variety of noodle, soup, and dumplings. I highly recommended this place. read more

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Came here for lunch. You order by the counter or at one of the kiosk and then wait for your food to be called. The restaurant is a little dingy. Food was good. The dumplings were juicy. I love the pickle radish. They were perfectly pickled. The noodle had a nice bite to them. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Excellent Bao. We loved this pork Bao and also the pork dumplings. But we don't like their noodle dish. The soup is not very tasty.

What a delightful experience. The place was packed with locals. And the food was amazing. We tried many different things. And we were very happy with the food. Food and prices excellent. We will be back soon. read more

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Easy to order as it's mostly self service. Ordered through a kiosk near entrance. So as soon as you order take a seat and wait for your order to be ready and called out. Food was delicious and quick. Very homey. read more

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Completely enjoyed my lunch! It was delicious! The prices are affordable, dumplings are a must! read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Beef Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was running errands in the area and stopped by today for an early lunch. I should have read the reviews before ordering but ended up getting the "xiao long bao" and pork spare rib and seaweed soup. The ordering process was really simple at the kiosk, and my order was ready literally 15 seconds after I submitted my payment. The soup was really flavorful, but the xiao long bao was nothing like the traditional soup dumplings I was expecting. They were fluffy buns with a really salty/oily meat filling that I just didn't really enjoy. I think I'll probably come back and try some of the other menu items like the dumplings and regular baos, but I feel like the xiao long bao were very deceiving. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Xiao Long Bao and Pork Spare Ribs with Seaweed Soup - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I recently came across this dumpling place and it was really good. They have soups, dumplings, buns and noodles. We got one of their beef brisket rice noodle and it was amazing. The broth was creamy and not too salty. We also got some xiao long bao but it's not soup dumplings it ended up being small buns with pork filling. Overall a nice lowkey place with good food! read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The dumplings I got were reasonably priced with sauces available for self serve. You can order yourself on a kiosk. The only issue I had that some of my steamed dumplings were still frozen/cold. But if you want a quick bite to eat I would recommend. The pork bai was very good. read more

Today, we hit up Chinatown in Chicago. Upon entering, there were just a few tables open. You order through a kiosk. The worke e s are very polite and friendly. They have many different dumpling flavors, fried or steamed. They have pork, shrimp, chicken, and vegetarian dumplings. We loved all of them... we pretty much tried each food type. We did prefer the steamed over fried dumplings. The dumpling and chili sauces They offer were both delicious. Neither was spicy. The dumplings were very juicy, and the onion or leaks really complimented the meats. The average dumplings were about $3-5 for 8 or 2, depending on the type. Very reasonable prices. The food is absolutely delicious here! I highly recommend trying them out! read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Nice and clean dumpling house! - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The soup is so good and just like my mom's old recipe. I like the lamb dumplings. The wrap is thin not that thick one. And mouthful size! Wonderful and very delicious! read more

A hidden gem in old Chinatown. It's mostly self service so the staff can focus on the *food*, which is what real foodies go to restaurants for anyways, no? Otherwise they would be called servicees, right? The food is mostly noodles and various bao/dumplings. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is so good! The beef bao is my favorite! Service is fast! Great prices! Once I arrive in china town this will always be my first stop read more

Legend Dumpling And Bao - Pork Egg Roll Vegan Bao - Poke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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