Had a great experience doing a self care meal at Sister Liu's Kitchen. The restaurant exudes love. The server was really kind, the food was phenomenal and the atmosphere had great energy that made you feel taken care of effortlessly. I had the pork burger, and it was amazing. It wasn't like any thing I have had before but it was really delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

Very solid meh. It's ready fast, is warm and soft and comforting, but tastes like nothing. I don't get the hype.

Nice friendly staff and great food...And the Bamboo Grove outside is a nice sight if dining outside on a nice day....Definitely plan on making a return trip...Might try the Dumplings next rime...reasonably priced. read more

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We tried Sister Liu's Kitchen yesterday for the first time after seeing it every time we went to Namu and wondering if it was good. It was SO good! I love how small and quaint it is, as well as the feel of it. It is a very casual take-out spot although they have some tables and chairs in front of it. We weren't very hungry so we ordered two kinds of dumplings. They were excellent, with perfect dough to filling ratio and full of flavor. We are intrigued by the burgers and some of the other dishes we saw on the menu and can't wait to go back. read more

This made Yelp's top Chinese places list. You wouldn't think much looking at it, in a somewhat dilapidated parking lot that feels like you took a wrong turn as it's hidden away from a larger shopping center. The arrangement is unconventional, with an ordering kiosk in front of the kitchen and a handful of outdoor tables and an indoor seating area in a separate space. The spartan digs say that whatever success this place has, it must be because of the food. They have a vegan menu with some good-looking options, including multiple dumpling selections, noodles, and some kind of veggie burger. My tofu and mushroom dumplings were savory and delicious, and the noodles were a bigger bowl than I was expecting and had a delightful shredded vegetable and peanut mix for substance. I passed over fancier options, but I didn't regret coming here. read more

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Got the food truck at Duke, just tried the dumplings and my friends rice noodles. The line was super long so I thought the food would def be fire (it was). The dumplings were really really good and tasted authentic, but I wish they were a bit fresher. When I ordered he just grabbed a box from a heater or smth and they weren't super warm. Next time I definitely want to try the egg drop / wonton soup. EDIT: 2nd time I tried their spicy chicken mushroom noodles, and they were super super good. Could've benefitted from more mix-ins and meat since I ended up just having noodles left about halfway through but the actual taste was 10/10. read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Chicken mushroom noodles - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place is strictly takeout so be prepared to order online or through the outdoor kiosk. I went on a Saturday afternoon and there was no line or wait. Once I placed my order, the wait was about 10 minutes and my order was brought out to me. The dumplings were fresh and soft and the filling was tasty but enhanced with the accompanying sauce. I will definitely try some of the other items on the menu. read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Shrimp Pork Chive Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Stopped here on a day trip into the triangle and it did not disappoint! The service was quick and in a quiet area which seemed to have a lot of food places which we will have to check out sometime. Two outdoor tables for seating if you plan on eating there! The Chinese burger was our favorite thing we got and can see why it has received an award! Tasty and juicy and did not fall apart like I thought it might. Perfect crisp on the outside but still soft through the first bite. Definitely a must have! read more

Dumplings are good - sometimes a little less al dente vs how I like them, so got to eat them fresh! The ordering can be a little confusing with the Kiosk and names/numbers/etc so take a picture when you order and talk to them if you're not sure. The vegan dumplings are not my favorite but it's great that they have options! read more

This place is unbelievably good. My wife and I stop here ev when we travel to see family. One on the way there and one on the way back. Both times we can't get enough of how flavorful and satisfying the food tastes. The noodle dishes have such good flavors that catch and hold onto the bouncy homemade noodles. The dumplings have a simple texture and softness to them that hold up until you bite in and they explode with the filling. We haven't found a bad dumpling combination yet. You do order outside on a kiosk so plan to eat at a picnic table or your car. Sometimes they have a small room open where you can eat. read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Rice noodles with beef and mushroom sauce. - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food is usually worth the wait but you have to check your order down to the ingredients--the wait is never as short as they say online, and they often mess up orders, so I always check ours before I leave. But we keep going back because their dumplings and sandwiches are so incredibly good. Update 11 Jul 2025- They messed up order again for what the 5th, 6th time and we can't even get it fixed without going back since no one speaks English well enough to fix it. How infuriating. My husband picked up order instead of me so he didn't check it close enough and they gave us vegetarian noodles instead of the ones with the pork. When we went back, spoke with owner and not the guy who answered the phone. She was very apologetic and acknowledged the order was incorrect and did make it right. She also mentioned she knows she has to do something to eliminate this issue but is still figuring it out. All I can say is food is excellent but carefully check the order down to the sauces you get. Rating due to these repeated issues went from 4 to 1 and then 3 stars. We will still go because food is excellent, but we will be even more diligent checking orders in the future. read more

Best around. There Zongzi was amazing. I wish they had indoor seating but take out will do for now! read more

Went to get noodles, but the order kiosk wasn't working and none of the staff acknowledged our presence. Odd way to run a business.

I've always driven past this place on trips, but finally trying it was the best choice of my life! The minimalist design to the place made it feel so welcoming. With the table being adorned with beautiful graffiti and heartfelt messages, with the markers on the tables encouraging you to contribute! A unique addition that kinda warmed my heart. The service was quick, with a terminal order system that was easy to use and comprehensive (and had great sound design) and shortly after the order was placed the food came right out. Speaking of that food, it was AMAZING! I ordered the Who Knows Combo Dumplings, which was just a random assortment of dumplings. It was a randomized 10 piece tasting platter of all of their options, I don't think I can get that anywhere else! I also had one of their Pork Buns, which was light and flavorful, with a nice and tender pork filling. Finally, I had their Grapefruit Grape Tea. And it was quite surprising to say the least, I never expected it to have a jelly solid like Boba! I picked it on a whim and definitely didn't regret it, it was nice and refreshing with a perfect sweet flavor. If you're ever in the area, this place is 100% worth the visit! So stop by, get some easts, and maybe contribute to the graffiti table! read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Who Knows Combo Dumplings P2 Pork Chive - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Sister Liu's Kitchen is a homestyle northeastern Chinese Food restaurant with food made by hand with family recipes that opened up shop in Durham, according to its website. Its burger, that landed it in the spotlight, is a $8.45 pork burger, according to Nexstar. The restaurant also offers a beef and vegan burger -- but is known for its cooked dumplings. Sister Liu's Kitchen has 13 dumpling combinations and sells them frozen by the pound so customers can make them at home. There are no descriptions for the burgers on its menu, other than "Chinese Burger 馍". The pork is glazed between two butter-toasted buns with a green garnish. It's some mystery good enough for seventh-best in the world. You should try this burger because it is excellent. read more

The food was fresh and cooked to order. Take out is preferred but they do have 2 outdoor tables and 2 indoor tables. You order your food on a tablet outside the door. We enjoyed our food. - the older lady didn't want to let us use the restroom. But the young girl explained to her it's a requirement of the law to let customers use a restroom. Odd experience but the food was good. I Reccomended the spicy wonton soup, the spring rolls and the fluffy buns. The buns are a great size, fluffy and fresh made to order. read more

This place was fantastic. There is not a lot of seating but it was perfect for a quick bit while on the road and you can order to go. They make these delicious burgers that are nothing like a traditional hamburger but the filling and the bun is wonderful. Will definitely be back! read more

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Cute little takeout spot directly next to Namu. I wouldn't recommend planning to actually eat here (ie "dine in") unless you're just grabbing a quick bite by yourself like I did, since there's just two little tables out front, but it's totally fine for takeout. Keep in mind that parking can be pretty limited so it might be better to come outside of peak times. I came around 11:30am on a Friday and was fine. My dumplings were reasonably priced and pretty tasty, def hit the spot as a quick meal. They weren't mind shattering or anything but they definitely tasted fresh and like they were good quality. I'd love to try their buns in the future since they were sold out when I came (at least, that's what the screen said). read more

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My friends and I ordered take out from Sister Liu's on a weekday afternoon. I ordered the pork burger since it seemed to be one of the more popular items on the menu. The bun was crunchy and there was a good amount of pork inside. I didn't order the spicy version since my spice tolerance isn't very high, but I wished I had gotten the spicy pork burger since the pork I had wasn't very flavorful. I tried one of my friend's dumplings and it was so good - the skin was super thick and chewy! Overall, I had a good experience with Sister Liu's and will definitely be back for the dumplings! read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Pork Burger - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The dumplings were delicious. Next time, I'll call ahead. Easy to find, just around the corner from Barnes And Noble bookstore, off of Rt 15/501 read more

This place has been on my list every time I have been to the research triangle. And this past time I went to Durham with my partner, I finally got to try it! Delicious homemade dumplings at such a great price! They have a big dumpling selection to choose from: pork, beef, veggie, tofu, shrimp, rainbow, etc. You can get them either fresh or frozen! They also have a variety of other Chinese dishes such as cold noodles and Chinese burgers. We decided to get the traditional pork and cabbage dumplings ($11) and they were sooo good! One of the best homemade dumplings I have ever had! The wrapper was chewy and soft + the filling was so flavorful. But what made it better was all the sauces. Definitely get the spicy sauce if you like a bit of kick. My partner also got the Chinese pork burger and loved it. He said it was extremely flavorful. For ordering, you can order online, place a phone order, or order there on a tablet. I recommend ordering online beforehand. We ordered there and it took around ~30 minutes to get out food. read more

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Food is decent. Taste is definitely there as authentic as it can be Portion size is think they can improve considering they're charging more a than a dollar for a piece Go with their pork cabbage dumplings. read more

Had this for supper at Havoc Brewing. Friendly and speedy service. The food was good and nicely spicy. read more

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You NEED to try to spicy beef burger!! Beef was tender, so flavorful, and really spicy. The bun was soft, but still had a good amount of chew at the same time. I also got the pork chive dumplings which were also good, but not the star of the show. The dumplings had a lot less filling and more dough than I would've liked, but it was still tasty. I will definitely come back for more of the Chinese burgers! read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Pork chive dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Got their beef burger, spicy pork burger, and the wontons. Food was pretty good, but my beef burger was pretty dry. I wish there was some sort of sauce that helped with it. Overall, it tasted good. The wontons were veryyyyyy vinegary (a little too much) that couldn't enjoy the soup as much as I would like. The service was good and I got my food pretty quick (10-15 min). I would come back again to try their other dumplings and food items! Just a heads up for anyone who hasn't been here. There's only outside seating only. So if it is a rainy day, prepare for takeout. read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Beef Burger Spicy Pork Burger - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Sister Liu's Kitchen definitely delivered on their promise to authentic Chinese cuisine. The spicy pork bun especially stood out to me and was incredibly good. A lot of places market their food as "authentic" or "traditional", but most miss the mark. I can definitely say that the food here reminded me of food that I've had since I was a child, and really brought back memories. If you're looking to try something, give the spicy pork burger a try! I really enjoyed the soft and tender pork on the inside, while biting into a delicate and crispy outer bun. It harmonizes so well and the spicy just adds another dimension to it. read more

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Last year, Sister Liu's supplied my daughter's school with the ingredients to make chicken dumplings for an after-school event celebrating Chinese New Year. Impressed with their flavor, I made a mental note to stop by their restaurant to sample their menu if I was ever in the Durham area. I was finally able to drop in this past July. The parking lot was a little iffy, with potholes, uneven paving and odd parking angles, since the shop was on the other side of what looked to be an abandoned office building (it's not abandoned, just neglected). I noticed that you barely have any interaction with their staff, as you use an outdoor computer to place your food order. That was fine by us. There were only 2 picnic benches with umbrellas situated outside of the storefront, but there was a sign that indicated there was more indoor seating a couple doors away. We chose to sit outside even though it was raining lightly. The umbrellas did their job. I ordered 3 bags of frozen dumplings to take home (one with shrimp filing and two with pork and chive filling), as well as some dumplings and one of their Chinese pork burgers to enjoy on-site. Everything came out within 10mins and handed over to us by a server wearing a mask. My daughter enjoyed her dumplings (especially the dipping sauce that accompanied it), and my burger was filling and tasty. Later that evening I steamed and pan fried some of the frozen dumplings for my family. They all agreed they were very satisfying. If I'm in the area again, I'll make a point to stop here to restock on my frozen supply. read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Pork Burger - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I've heard this place a while back but it's far from home. So today after a quickly hiking trip , good place to pick up some food quick. You can order online is faster. I had to say without GOS, I would probably not finding it. It is neatly tucked in a small area - had to turn a few times. Lamb burger - the flavors are bursting. It's pricy but well worth it. Spicy with cumin flavor is a perfect symphony with lamb always. My favor dumpling is pickled cabbage with pork belly. It's a specialty from north east China. It's my first time trying it and I totally get why ppl love it. Get it with spicy sauce and feel the full array of flavors bursting in your mouth. Other ones particularly the cilantro ones were great as well. And I don't even like cilantro. Oh it's just too far ,otherwise it's just a weekly spot for us. Can't wait to come again. Ok - can't be all positive or you will think I am biased. I was surprised to find out on the check they take 10% for tip automatically. It's not a big deal but just a surprise. And they are a bit pricy in my view. But then again business is great so you know it's a good spot. Finally it's a take out only place. But with cooked dumplings it really does taste better just out of the water. We ate in the car - would preferred to sit down. But drive back home is 40 min. They do have 3 picnic tables to the right of their restaurant though. read more

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Great food and great service. Dumplings are spot on! Found a new favorite sparkling soda as well. Love finding these hidden jewels. Definitely will be back. read more

Wowwwww. If you are looking for dumplings in the triangle this is the ONLY place to go. The shrimp dumplings and the vegetable dumplings are outta this world! It is pick up only - and ordering directly from the restaurant will save you a couple of bucks instead of from Uber eats or door dash. There is a place to sit outside if you want to enjoy them there but they stay hot until you get home. The sauces with the dumplings are terrific - I recommend the spicy sauce. Tasty!! read more

The service was fast and friendly. I wasn't a fan. I gave a three star to be far though. This was my first time trying sour soup and a pork burger. I only tasted vinaigrette in the soup. I was thinking it would be other flavors and a hint of vinaigrette but maybe that's what it's suppose to taste like. The pork burger had a lot of fat and not a lot of flavor. The bun was soaked in grease. Maybe this is normal. Everyone else there was ordering wontons. I believes that's the #1 thing people get. There was a guy from CA there and he said he's a wonton person and theres are top notch. It's worth a try. I will go back and try the cabbage buns and maybe the fried chicken & shrimp wontons. I got the combo for a little over $15. read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Burger Combo - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

When searching for places to eat in the Triangle area, we found Kenty's review of this place and were sold. Covid-19: the restaurant is not open inside. You order and pay online. You text them when you get there. They bring out your food, put it in a box, and text you which box they put it in. We got the Spicy Pork Burger 辣猪馍, Spicy Beef Burger 辣牛馍, P2 Cooked Pork Chives Dumplings 煮猪肉韭菜, Warm Rice Noodle with Meat 猪肉米粉, P5 Cooked Pork Belly Pickled Cabbage Dumplings 五花肉酸菜饺子. The dumplings were good, but my preference was for the burgers and the noodles. I think the noodles were my favorite. I loved the peanut sauce. The burgers were basically a Chinese style Arepa. The pork one was my favorite, but I also liked the beef one. They had a little spice, but weren't super spicy. Overall, we loved the food and would definitely recommend checking them out for some more authentic chinese food! read more

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Very good spot for dumplings and noodles. This visit was back in the end of summer/fall of 2020 and at that time, the restaurant was not open to patrons and you would need to wait on your food outside. Not an issue for me as I know they are being precautionary (not sure if they are still doing this now). The dumplings and noodles were super tender and flavorful. The dumplings were full of meat and came with a good respective sauce. The noodles I couldn't get enough of, just wished it had more spice to it. Also got the pork bun which was nice and crisp and steam bun was alright. I had heard many great things before and was glad it met my expectations. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Hit the food truck at the international food festival. Got chicken dumplings and fell in love. Very authentic! I may have to make the drive to Durham!!! read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Sister Liu's was not only delicious, but super convenient for a quick lunch! I placed my order online for two pork burgers and ten pork chive dumplings, and headed over the restaurant. When I arrived there was a phone number to text your name, and my food was brought out immediately. I was surprised how efficient the whole process was. The food itself was fantastic! The pork in my burger was spicy and oh so flavorful, not to mention fall apart tender. The bun had a satisfying crisp to the outside, but was still soft inside and soaked up the excess spicy oil. The meat to bread ratio was perfect up front, but as you get to the end it was more bread heavy, but nonetheless a delicious and unique burger that you don't often find. My grandmother, who has zero spice tolerance, thoroughly enjoyed her non-spicy pork burger as well. The pork and chive dumplings were also done well. The wrapper was not too thick and the spicy vinegar sauce was great for dipping. I can't wait to get back to Sister Liu's to try the wide variety of dumplings they have as well as the other burgers and traditional Chinese dishes! read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - P2 Pork Chive Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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All the food here is really fantastic but these dumplings are absolutely incredible. Anytime I'm nearby I stop by to buy a few bags of frozen dumplings to cook and eat at home at my leisure. The people are so sweet and they take the food seriously! read more

The food is extremely delicious!! Best steam buns and dumplings in Durham. The service is all through a POS system on the outside of the building. It shows a picture of each item and a description of it also. read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - Pork Pickled Cabbage Steam Buns 2 pieces - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Stopped by this place on my way from Raleigh to Winston-Salem. If you are looking for a place to bring a date, this is not it. It's mostly a takeout place. Restaurant is located in a dark strip mall adjacent to a mall. If you want to eat there, it's either standing outside the door or sitting at one of the two picnic tables outside. You order using a tablet outside, and the door opens when your food is ready. Setting that aside, the food was authentic and great. I had the pork and cabbage raviolis and a spicy pork burger. Both were great! Would definitely stop by there again if in the area. read more

Sister Liu's Kitchen - P1 Pork Cabbage - Chinese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Small small small corner storefront that packs a HUGE punch. The owner and staff are absolutely friendly. Just picked up takeout and this was unbelievable! The pork burger is scrumptious, with the buns toasted/fried. My husband got the spicy lamb burger and it was divine. The lamb was a little tough, but still very great, with delicious flavors too. We accidentally ordered our dumplings as frozen...the owner immediately cooked some up for us instead. The wontons are This is a place you do not want to miss! read more

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First off, the food here is definitely authentically SPICY. Make sure you have your Tums and water ready. My partner said her scalp was going numb it was so spicy. But it was a flavorful spicy. Not just hosed in chili oil. A good choice for food if you're looking to stimulate your taste buds. The spicy wontons were my favorite. The skin is thin and the filling was delicious. The sauce was really spicy. You could save it to dunk noodles in if you wanted. The burger was interesting. I couldn't figure out what all the spices inside were, but it was definitely hot. The burger you probably want to eat first. Otherwise the bun could start tasting oily once it gets cold. The noodles...the menu said "rice noodle" but I am pretty sure they're spaghetti noodles. Not any rice noodle I'm familiar with. But the flavor was good once you mixed everything together. The vegetables were fresh and crunchy and offset the beef, which was seasoned very hot and a little salty. To be clear, there is no indoor dining that I could detect. The restaurant itself appears to really just be the kitchen. There is seating outside though if you want to sit there and eat. There isn't a lot of parking either. There is also an ordering kiosk right outside the entrance, which was helpful because you could order and pay very easily and just wait for your food while you took selfies with the food truck. read more

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