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    Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

    4.4 (2.2k reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Barbeque
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bryan W.

    We got wagyu and truffle soup dumplings and some pan fried dumplings and they were so delicious. We devoured them so quickly the wagyu barely had time to marinate in our mouths. The little flavor twist that often accompanies truffles paved the way for the next bite, flowering our mouths with the taste of luxury. Would definitely recommend QXY dumplings

    Mabel L.

    I'm a little bit shocked by how well this place is received. The dumplings were okay, but the prices are very expensive for dumplings. For what you get its not worth it. I was also the only Asian person in the restaurant, which definitely made me wonder about the clientele they are catering to. Maybe that's not necessarily a bad thing, but it did make me question whether this was really the place to go for authentic dumplings. One thing that really surprised me was the way the dumplings were served. Usually, when you order dumplings, the setting should include a plate, a bowl, a spoon, and chopsticks. This place only gave us a plate and chopsticks. A spoon is especially helpful with dumplings because when you bite into one, all that delicious juice can run out. You can catch it in the spoon and drink the soup. It's such a basic thing, and I was surprised it wasn't provided. Overall, the dumplings were okay, service was wonderful but for the price, they were not amazing. They were just basic dumplings.

    Pork and cabbage
    Yvonne D.

    Spent an evening in china town and decided on this place for dinner! I wanted dumplings and this spot delivered. Service was welcoming and friendly. I tried the cucumber salad, lamb & coriander dumplings, and the pork and cabbage dumplings. Everything was delicious but the highlight was definitely the lamb ones. So flavorful, juicy and tender.

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    Richard S.

    Let me tell you folks - there is no other place you should go for dumplings in Chicago. I've had plenty d dumplings in so many towns. Nobody beats this place for an exquisite dumpling experience. You can see my other comments if you need to. Or, you can just go here and have dumplings experience of your life.

    Lamb & coriander
    Tray

    The space is casual with a modern feel. Tables are touching together, but there are a few more solo ones too. 8/10. You can tell the dumplings are handmade. The wrappers weren't too thin, had a great meat-to-wrapper ratio, and the lamb & coriander filling was delicious. Dip them in soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil for the perfect bite. 7.5/10. One of the best dumplings I've had. The Grilled Lamb Kebab (6/10) had good flavor, but the meat was a little firm and came out only warm instead of hot. Definitely come for the dumplings.

    Cucumber Salad
    Helen C.

    Unfortunately, was just a little less impressed this time around with my visit. Waited a bit over an hour after joining the waitlist and honestly had a great time wandering around Chinatown. Be prepared to sit shoulder to shoulder with folks or even share a table if you have a small party. The good: service was just as prompt as I remembered and the dumplings were still super juiced up once you bit into them. The bad: the dumplings skin were way thicker this second time around and when the goal is to bite into a juicy dumpling, I was really disappointed to find that the pan fried ones we got were 1. burnt and 2. had been torn when they were plated.

    Tea and wagyu truffle dumplings
    Amanda H.

    The food is 5 stars! The wagyu and truffle dumplings were my absolute favorite dumplings that I've ever had anywhere. They were rich and delicious. The wrapper of both sets of dumplings was thin and tender. I had a special of crab roe and kurobuta pork dumpling. This was good, it was delicate and tasteful but didn't give me as much flavor as I hoped for. I also had the appetizer braised beef in brown sauce. The sauce was amazing and the beef was very tender. The homemade chili sauce was good with nice flavor layers. Here's why I knocked it down a star. I'm pretty sure we were over charged. We paid 130$ for 2 dumplings (one was 30$ one was ?, braised beef that was around $15 and tea which was $14. I cannot imagine the dumplings without a price was 60$. Unfortunately I realized this too late and did not get a receipt. There was also an incident involving one of the workers and someone who was allowed in to use the restroom. The worker didn't know the person was allowed in and chased out of the restaurant while filming. There was a lot of yelling which ruined the atmosphere. I also had a hard time checking in online for a table and had to end up going inside.

    Lamb & Coriander Soup Dumplings Steamed. Ordered 12; so good forgot to take the picture until there were only 2 left.
    Jarrett C.

    Best dumplings we've ever had. Will spoil steamed dumplings everywhere else you go. Nothing will measure up. Lamb & Coriander Soup Dumplings!!!

    Cucumber Salad w/ Special Sauce $10.99
    Mai N.

    When I saw the very high ratings for QXY ... I was very excited & had to try them out for myself. I hate to report, it was all hype in the end for me. WAIT TIME: about 15 minutes... not bad FOOD: overpriced, for the food quality. SERVICE: Not great. I asked for a spoon since the dumplings were juicy. Waited over 10 minutes while my dumplings were getting cold. Saw the same waiter chatting with his coworker. Ended up asking another person for a spoon. He returned with the spoon, but approached the table tapping the round part of the spoon to his palms like he was playing an instrument. I guess it didn't occur to him that's where my mouth would be if I ended up using the spoon (which I didn't) Maybe it was an off day for them? Overall my experience was meh & I'm not in a hurry to return with so many other options in the area.

    Exterior of the plaza where the restaurant is located (taken from the train platform)
    David F.

    As someone who was previously only a "casual" consumer of dumplings, I truly had no idea what I was missing. My eyes are officially opened. We stopped here on a whim when coming to Chicago for the DJO concert (the band with frontman Joe Keery, best known as Steve Harrington from the hit Netflix series Stranfer Things). When we saw the line forming, we knew we were in for a treat! From the energetic ambiance to the server from China who instructed us how he prefers to make his own sauce out of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil (it was FANTASTIC). Our group tried four varieties of dumplings: wagyu beef with onion steamed, pork and cabbage steamed, beef and coriander fried, and pork and pickled cabbage fried. They were all fantastic, but the crispy edges on the fried dumplings were just divine. In the words of DJO, "...and when I'm back in Chicago, I eat QXY." Or something like that, right?

    Brenden B.

    My daughter found this place, picked it for our Chinatown afternoon, and I will spend the rest of my life thanking her for it. Her favorite food is dumplings and she wanted to find the best in Chinatown for her first visit. She did not miss. She absolutely did not miss. We ordered the Kurobuta Pork and Cabbage steamed and the Chicken and Cabbage fried. Both handmade fresh to order, both absolutely mind blowing. The pork dumplings were the unanimous favorite at our table. Rich, deeply flavored, with a creamy salty umami broth tucked inside each one that hits you the moment you bite through. The wrapper had the perfect chew, substantial but delicate, exactly what a great dumpling wrapper should be. The chicken and cabbage fried dumplings were equally impressive. Plump, flavorful, crisped beautifully without a trace of greasiness. We devoured every single one and considered ordering more. We should have ordered more. The space is small, bright, and clean with a mix of community tables and smaller tables if sharing space with strangers is not your thing. The plateware showed genuine attention to detail and the whole environment felt like a sincere window into the culture rather than a performance of it. Service was warm, friendly, and top notch. Pricing is beyond reasonable for the quality of what lands on your table. This is what a dumpling is supposed to be. My daughter found a gem on her first trip to Chinatown and now we have a forever spot.

    Shirley W.

    First time in Chicago and had to go to Chinatown for dumplings! My girlfriend and I put ourselves on the waitlist around 1:30PM on a Sat, ended up being a 75 min wait. We ordered the cucumber salad, lamb & coriander dumplings steamed, and the wagyu & coriander dumplings fried. Everything was delicious! The skin was thin and filling was flavorful. I was a bit confused why they don't give you spoons since there's so much juice inside the dumpling. Once you bite into it, all the juice spills out. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. Staff was friendly and efficient. Would recommend if you're in the mood for some dumplings!

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    Kenny Z.

    Came to QXY because people had been raving about it - despite being on the waitlist for about an hour on the weekend, we eventually did not regret the afternoon wait If theres one thing this place does right, its dumplings! Theyre cooked well, soft tender and juicy when steamed, nice and crispy when pan fried. I appreciated the different types of fillings available and you could tell they were freshly made. Would recommend to fill your dumplings craving if youre willing to wait a bit!

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    So good, everything that they have is really good! Would recommend the pork and cabbage

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    Absolutely worth the wait! Fantastic dumplings and love the cucumber salad! Fun, approachable and great service.

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    Can they accommodate a larger group of 6-8?

    Yes, we went there as a group of 8 and they were able to accommodate us. Keep in mind there will be a wait for the table.

    Can you make reservations for 6 people?

    Sorry we do not take any reservations

    Do you offer xiao long bao/soup dumplings?

    We offer soup dumplings but not xiao long bao style

    Is it easy to find a parking lot?

    Paid parking lot across the street.

    Fish only (no meat) options?

    They do have some limited pescaterian and vegetarian options

    Do you sell any dumpling sauces?

    Nope

    Is this BYOB?

    Yes

    What are the halal option on your menu?

    Pretty sure only the lamb is

    Which vegetarian dumplings would you recommend?

    This is not a vegetarian restaurant

    Does QXY have gluten-free options for dumplings?

    nope

    Are they open on Christmas?

    Yes

    Do they deliver?

    I don't believe so.

    How many dumplings does it generally take to fill up one person?

    I've been a few times, between 1-1.5x orders per person!

    Is it BYOB? Can we bring a bottle wine for our table?

    Yes, they just don't want excessive drinking. But a bottle of wine for your table is fine!

    Will this restaurant deliver? New to the city. Thank you in advance.

    Sorry, we don’t deliver.

    How many dumplings usually come with an order?

    They come in orders of 12 or 18.

    Have you considered delivery? (Caviar, Grubhub, Seamless, Uber Eats, etc.) Work downtown and often unable to drive/train down for dinner. Would really, really like to order from here

    Sorry, the third party delivery service won’t be our option at this moment. We want to present the best food to our customers, and the third party delivery companies won’t guarantee the quality of our food when it is delivered to our customers.… 

    Is this place open? I went there at noon and it was closed

    We are closed for the renovation from October 1st to October 10th. And we will reopened at 11:30am on 11th.

    Do they accept reservations?

    Yes, online reservations only from qxydumplings.com. If you can not find any availabilities at your ideal time, that means we have fully booked at that moment but we still take walkin at the same time

    Any vegan dumplings? I saw the mushroom and squash one listed, but not sure if they use egg or milk in the dough, or if there is meat, stock or fish oil used on those? Basically, looking for any vegan options here, but especially vegan dumplings. :)

    Hello!! The dumplings would contain very tiny amount of egg because it's used to seal the dumpling wrapping. For dumplings that are boiled, vegetarian and meat dumplings are probably boiled in the same pot.

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