This may have been a mistake on the restaurants end or they changed the quantity received in order, but opened order of tufu cabbage & mushroom dumplings and I only received 12 out of the 18 available slots in the packaging (see picture). Called the customer service number and chatted with an AI agent that was not really helpful - would have preferred to be connected to a real person. This platform is the only way to reach Qing Dumplings without having to drive back to store. Hoping to have hear back on what may have went wrong. Thanks. 3 stars - the ones I ate were delicious! Minus 2 stars due to lack of clarity surrounding order. For context: order #00019, May 21st. Customer initials L.F read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Tufu and cabbage dumplings, but appears to be missing six. - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Took an hour to get a table bit so worth it! Once sat we received fast service! And the food was absolutely amazing!!!!

It's a good place to taste variety of dumplings. Good for those who never tried dumplings in their life.

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? read more

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Crazy popular spot. 30 minutes wait in a Sunday night! It's popular and delicious that's why. Great dumplings, pig ears, and kim chi. For the pork and cabbage steamed and fried. Both were excellent. Needed 24 dumplings and 2 appetizers to get full. read more

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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. read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I tried Polish pierogi the day before, and couldn't help but miss Northern Chinese dumplings, so I found this famous Chicago dumpling place. Their dumplings were indeed excellent, but I found a hair in one, so I can only give it 3 stars... Egg, Shrimp & Cucumber Dumplings: I chose steamed dumplings. The skins were incredibly thin, delicate, and refreshing. The filling was similar; the cucumber had only a refreshing and subtle fragrance, without any overcooked smell; the eggy aroma complemented the umami of the shrimp perfectly, and the sesame oil was rich and prominent. And they had plenty of juice inside. Except for being slightly small, everything was very similar to the steamed dumplings I've had in Northeast China. Lamb & Coriander Dumplings: I chose pan-fried dumplings. They were also very juicy, but the crispy bottom wasn't very pronounced. The lamb flavor wasn't very strong, largely masked by the cilantro. Without vinegar, they became quite oily towards the end. read more

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! read more

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It's on every dining recommendation list in Chicago. We were eager to try it out. There was a waiting line and diners were everywhere. We were told to wait for more than 30 minutes for a table. We decided to order a carry out instead. It was so delicious and we went back the next day before it opened. We got a table right away! They were the best soup dumplings! Delicious! read more

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! read more

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Vegan dumplings were flavorful and tasted good without sauce. My friends reallt enjoyed the wagyu dumplings and skewers. Only had to wait 5-10 minutes on a Saturday afternoon for table of 5. read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Vegan dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

we came around 8:40p on a Sunday night and the wait was only about 20 min I was very excited to try this spot because I saw all the raving reviews but I would say only about half of the dishes I would order again we ordered: -- lamb skewers: 10/10 so flavorful and tender, I don't usually like lamb because it can taste gamey but this didn't at all -- cucumber salad: would order again - loved the texture -- crab roe steamed: 10/10 would order again, my bf and I both agreed it was the best dumpling flavor -- wagyu and truffle steamed: I honestly found the truffle overpowering in flavor, wouldn't get again -- lamb and dill steamed: the dill flavor was too strong, wouldn't get again we also ordered the osmanthus tea which had a light floral taste but it didn't standout to me also I will note, if I came back, I would come in the morning or afternoon - I think by the time we sat down, the staff was tired because several soup dumplings weren't wrapped tightly so the soup had spilled out before it got to our table I will say I agree with the comments about the prices here being high - it was $160 before tip because the wagyu truffle dumplings and crab roe dumplings were both market rate ($30-$35 each for 12 dumplings) I'm happy I got to try this spot because the crab roe was the best soup dumplings I've ever had but I think I will be more selective with what I order next time read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - cucumber salad, Pig Ears with Chili Oil, and Grilled Lamb Kebab (6) - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A must-try dumpling spot! Juicy, flavorful, and absolutely worth the hype ! you truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The shaved pig ears were a standout, with a satisfying spicy kick and a unique, delicate texture. The cucumber salad was light yet packed with flavor, the perfect contrast. And the dumplings? Some of the best I've ever had. Top it all off with great service by Andres , and this place is a no-brainer. Highly recommend! read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had seen this place widely recommended on social media so I knew I had to add it to my list when I visited Chicago. Besides the incredibly long wait to be seated (they don't take reservations and we went on a Friday night) and the tightness of their space (the tables were a little crammed together), they definitely live up to the hype food-wise! Their Grilled Lamb Kebab and Wagyu beef and Onion dumplings (fried and steamed) were rich in flavor. Would definitely recommend :) read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Grilled Lamb Kebab (6) Wagyu beef and Onion (fried and steamed) - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came to explore Chinatown and our main goal was to hit a popular food spot and explore the Ping Tom Memorial Park. This spot had so many reviews and we thought "why not?" We came 15 minutes before the store officially opened and was pleasantly surprised to see that the restaurant had already started seating people down. It was crazy to see how one third of the restaurant was already filled which foreshadowed how busy the restaurant became when the official start time came around. The food was so delicious! We tried the lamb skewers on top of all the different dumplings. Everything was so fresh, piping hot, and super juicy. I'm a huge fan of textures and the dumpling skin is to die for. The restaurant was packed but the service remained amazing throughout our time there. 10/10 def recommend if you were in the area. read more

I love coming here for the halal dumplings normally I would dine in, but on Wednesday got a Togo order. Was very much impressed with the box that they gave the dumplings in. And as per normal, the dumplings were great . (Lamb /corriander; steamed) read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Steamed halal lamb and coriander dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Put our name in around 1 on a Saturday and got in about an hour later. Tried three different dumplings. Steamed and pan-fried were both good. Favorite was lamb & dill, mostly because it was something different and it was really good. Next would be the beef & onion, also really good and beefy. Shrimp, pork, & leek tasted pretty similar to any other dumplings I've had before. Overall, dumplings were definitely good, especially the house made wrappers, but still seemed a little bit overpriced. read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Pan-Fried Beef & Onion Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Located right outside of the Chinatown gates and next to the cta redline, QXY Dumplings is some of the best I've ever had. They were full immediately after opening at 11:30am on a Sunday so expect a wait if you're not right on time or early. Their skin is thinner than I usually see, so their filling doesn't have to be super packed to even out the dough ratio. The chili oil and soup are 100% on point. Overate and overstuffed myself. Staff is efficient and fast. Would come back read more

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My first time in Chicago! My friend who eats Halal took me here and everything was SO good. We got the cucumber salad, lamb skewers, lamb+coriander dumplings, pork-shrimp-leek dumplings. I'm normally not a lamb eater because of the gamey taste. I was so pleasantly surprised bc I could not smell nor taste that at all in the lamb dumplings or the skewers, just the nuttiness of lamb. We ordered a second round of lamb skewers and tried the pan fried lamb+coriander too and were bursting at the seams Personally we preferred the steamed dumplings over fried. Highly recommend!! read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Cucumber salad, lamb skewers, lamb+coriander and pork-shrimp-leek steamed dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings is absolutely worth the drive from Naperville. Every single bite was delicious, and it's one of those places where you immediately start planning your next visit before you've even finished your meal. The dumplings were outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything we ordered was excellent, and it's easy to see why this place has such a loyal following. In fact, I even got a parking ticket while I was there... and honestly? I wasn't even mad. The dumplings were that good. Consider it the most expensive side dish I've ever ordered. If you're anywhere near Chicago and love dumplings, make the trip. It's absolutely worth it. read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Pork and cabbage fried dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love QXY! If you go, there will be a wait and if it is cold outside, you will be crammed like a sardine in the waiting area... is it worth it? Yes, yes it is. The dumplings are amazing. The service is great. The past two times we have dined there, we have had the nicest servers! Run, don't walk to Chinatown and go to QXY! read more

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I've moved out of Chicago but QXY remains one of my few must eats spots when I come back! On a recent trip I came with a couple of friends for a late lunch on a Saturday and ended up waiting about 1 hr until 3pm to eat. Trust me though, it's worth it! We got the wood ear mushroom salad to share and then for dumplings, the pork & cabbage, pork & leek, and lamb & coriander dumplings to share - all steamed. The dumplings are so juicy and full of rich, decadent soup! And the dumplings skin is really thin and light, especially if you get them steamed. I haven't had such great juicy dumplings that are not xiao long bao in the states. QXY dumplings is a must stop for me when I come back to Chicago now and it's well worth the wait! I'll definitely need to come back and try some of the more unique fillings as well (the scallop, lotus root & pork sounds amazing). read more

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This is an absolute gem of a place! The staff make you feel welcome as soon as they greet you at the door. The place is so beautiful inside, it's comfortable, and most of all it's clean! For starters, the cucumber salad was really delicious, and the lamb kebabs were seasoned and cooked to perfection. However, the star of the show was of course the dumplings! I don't think you could order incorrectly here. Everything on the menu looks like it would be a 5 star dish. Highly recommend! read more

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QXY Dumplings was really good! We got the fried lamb and coriander dumplings and they were super solid, crispy, flavorful, and really tasty. But honestly the grilled lamb skewers were the star for me. They were insanely good. Like just thinking about the flavor makes my mouth water. They had the perfect bbq flavor, spicy, smoky, and packed with cumin. I liked them even more than the dumplings. Service was friendly and the place had a bright, lively vibe. When you get there, you can add yourself to the waitlist on the iPad in the restaurant. It took us about 30 minutes for a party of 2, so we just walked around Chinatown and got a quick snack while we waited. Next time I'd probably try different dumplings, but I'd definitely get the lamb skewers again. Everyone should get their own serving of the lamb skewers because they're just so good you won't wanna split them. read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Lamb & coriander dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of my must haves when in Chicago - They know what they're doing in here!!! Sheesh. This place is BUSY. I'm talking line out the door, waiting area full, dining room full. However, there's good news. The tables turn extremely fast. So you should never really be waiting over 45-50 minutes if you don't have a large party (over 4). They have a really small check-in area where the host stand is, but they have the awesome Yelp self check-in stand that makes putting your name on the wait-list extremely easy. Now the food: Amazing. Quite simply the best dumplings I have ever had. The dumplings are being handmade in the kitchen, where you can actively see them rolling the dough. Each order of dumplings comes with 12, and you cannot mix and match. Although, you used to be able to. They have steamed or fried - BOTH ARE AMAZING! Since you can only order one flavor per order, it is very common to order more. The truffle and wagyu beef is probably my favorite with the wagyu beef and onion coming in a close second. The lamb skewers and cucumber bites are a great app for the table. This place is also BYOB - huge plus! Beer or wine only. read more

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Picked up takeout on a rainy day on a recent visit to Chinatown! I ordered one set of Pork, Scallop, and Leek Dumplings and was surprised to see them packaged one by one in a plastic tray, in a custom box. At first I thought it was a bit over the top, but as I started to eat them, I realized why they had to be packaged that way. The dumplings are juicy, delicate, and soft, wrapped in a thin wrapper. I've never had a restaurant dumpling quite like it. These are pricey, but quality and delicious. Each dumpling had a small scallop inside, and wasn't lacking in flavor or texture of each promised ingredient. I'm extremely happy with my pick, but look forward to trying other fillings too! read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Take Out - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

no wait on a weekday at noon. you could also see someone hand folding the dumplings in the corner of the restaurant. we got crab roe and pork, lamb and dill, and beef and onion. i liked lamb and dill the least bc the dill was just so strong and pickly, but if you're a big fan of pickles then i think you'd like it. dumplings were good overall, but i dont think it was lifechanging or anything. it did satisfy the dumpling craving tho! read more

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The wait was over an hour, and by the time our food arrived my hanger had evolved into a full blown personality trait. One bite of the steamed mushroom and zucchini dumplings, shrimp and pork dumplings, and spicy cucumbers, and just like that, the grumpy stranger sitting in my chair disappeared. Every dish was packed with flavor and absolutely worth the wait. My wife and I agreed before we even finished eating that this will be a mandatory stop every time we visit Chicago. Patience may be a virtue, but these dumplings are the real reward. read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Qing Xian Yuan in Chicago has maintained its popularity for years for a reason. Their dumplings have thin wrappers and generous fillings, bursting with juicy goodness with every bite. Both the wrappers and fillings seem to be freshly made. They also have barbecue, which is quite delicious. read more

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Incredible food. Absolutely worth the wait. We put our names on the list and only had to wait about 15-20 minutes to get a table--perfect opportunity to go poke around the other nearby stores before lunch read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Dumplings, cucumber salad, jasmine tea - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The restaurant is small yet bright and clean inside. There was a long line out the door but the wait was not bad toward the end of the business hours. One question on the Yelp waitlist asked if we were "okay with squeezing." Guess I'd squeeze for the juiciest dumplings of my life. They were indeed the juiciest and most delicious! The beef skewers were also a flavor bomb. The cucumber salad did not leave much of an impression, but it helped balance out the meal. Can't wait to be back to try their fried dumplings as well. read more

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Super yummy dumplings! There's always a wait so be prepared to take a loop around Chinatown before getting seated. Service was great and the ambiance was lively. We got the wagyu dumplings - would recommend. 3 orders was perfect for 2 people. Would want to try their frozen dumpling options to take home! read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love this spot. They had multiple options to choose from and also provided such a cute to go box. The soup dumplings we ordered were the lamb and coriander and beef/onion; so juicy and flavorful. It was the quality that I longed for on a cold windy day, and this place exceeded my expectations. I will be visiting again when I'm in the area. Ordering online too was quick and easy read more

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Incredibly delicious lamb and coriander soup dumplings. So good we could not resist the chicken and cabbage dumplings too. Great friendly service. Enjoyable atmosphere. So glad we stopped in Chicago's Chinatown en route to the airport. read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Nice table setting for a restaurant we just popped into for lunch. - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I could eat three baskets by myself it is sooo good!! The dumplings are perfectly bite sized and super juicy (be careful of splatter). We got a variety to share and you really can't go wrong with any of the fillings. Quite literally the most delicious soup dumplings I've ever had. They also give you soy sauce, vinegar, and house made chili oil to dress up your dumplings. The service is also very friendly and helpful in making any recommendations. They are also very speedy in getting your food to you and cleaning up any empty baskets. Make sure you get there a bit earlier if you don't want to wait! Seating is fairly limited, and the space fills up fast. read more

I just fell in love with this modern dumpling spot in Chinatown! The vibe is trendy and sleek, but the food is all about traditional, old-school charm. From the table setup to the top-notch service, everything was on point. Ordered by the dozen, you can mix and match fillings and cooking styles - steamed, boiled, or fried. Paired with soy sauce, vinegar, and that umami bomb chili oil, they're absolutely delish. Wide variety of hot tea to choose from.I also had black tea beer from Off Color Brewing Company. I cant wait to go back and try more meat fillings. read more

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Wagyu beef dumplings. That's all I have to say. Get here early and make sure you peak inside before waiting outside. We got here a few minutes before opening time and since there were people waiting outside, we thought they hadn't opened to the public. Only to later realize that the tables inside were already packed and we could go in and put our name down on the waitlist. While waiting we got some delicious drinks next door and waited maybe around 20 minutes for our text saying our table was ready. The service was so speedy we were in and out in a bit under an hour. The dumplings though? Unforgettable. read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

(Kari's Rating 6.75/10) I was between 4 and 3.5 stars and I would go 3.5. The place was busy as heck, which means it's popular. The wait was substantial with a 20 minute wait. The tea was fresh and delicious and served two perfectly. The staff was attentive and quick to serve. For my review, the dumplings were just okay. I'm sorry to say, they weren't anything to write home about. They didn't seem to have a ton flavor like other places in Chinatown and we got the pork ones-Maybe it was just an off day. I would go again and try them, but only if my friends wanted to go. I wouldn't go out of my way for this. read more

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As tasty as ever! QXY lives up to my memories and delivers the tastiest xlb in America, steaming hot and fresh on the table. Still the yummiest pig ears I've had although their eye for attention and the delicate thin cuts have disappeared, with more non-uniformity probably 2/2 their boom in popularity. The wagyu beef truffle and the sea urchin xlb are delicious, with the truffle definitely an order again. Lamb and dill are some of my favorites, while cabbage and pork is a well-done staple but not a necessity. The vinegar mushrooms were okay here, would pick the thin cuts cucumbers over them for sure. Don't miss out on these delicious xlb. I'd stock them frozen in my fridge if I was local! read more

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TLDR: The food is good, but overpriced. Qing Xiang Yuan serves steamed and pan-fried dumplings with a wide variety of filling options. We ordered the shrimp, pork, and leek dumplings, as well as the full-blood Wagyu with truffle--both steamed. The dumplings arrived in bamboo steamers, but several were stuck to the bottom and burst when we tried to pick them up. The beef skewers didn't have the best flavor profile and had too many fatty chunks. While the dumplings themselves were tasty, I can't justify eating here over the many dim sum options available at a much better value. It was interesting to try once, but I wouldn't return for another meal. read more

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