My niece and I agreed that these soup dumplings are the best we've had since tasting them in NYC! The soup dumplings are fantastic, the cucumber salad was crisp and perfectly seasoned. The menu is short, but all you really need to know is they have the best soup dumplings in St Louis. Chicken, pork or beef. We tried pork & chicken and loved them both. Ordering is done at a kiosk and then they bring your food to your table. We loved it and can't wait to go back. read more

Soup Dumplings STL - Dim Sum Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Soup dumplings... as advertised. Small restaurant located on Olive east of I-170. Few seats available so plan to eat and run. Most seat 4 people so not good for groups. Also at peak times (lunch) parking may be a struggle. The dumplings were good. You get 8 per order ($10-$13 depending on filling). The table has vinegar, soy sauce and chili sauce available. A couple of other items available but it's mainly the dumplings. While good I'm being told the price has gone up recently. Honestly, I left still wanting something else to eat. read more

Soup Dumplings STL - Crab & Pork (8) - Dim Sum Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Came thinking there would be more food other than dumplings also has it on the menu too. But only dumplings were available. Able to order on the kiosk and this cute old lady came out w soup. So refreshing. Got the beef, pork, and crab and pork dumplings. The crab and pork was my favorite! Overall all the dumplings were good! read more

Soup Dumplings STL - Dim Sum Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I was excited to visit after hearing good things. My experience was not a great one at all. I walked up to the counter and the person at the counter totally ignored me as he continued to do whatever he was doing on his phone. I asked if I needed to place my order at the counter or if my order would be taken at the table since I had never been there and he told me to order at the counter. I had to continue to wait as he kept doing whatever he was doing on his phone. I almost left at that moment because I didn't feel like he wanted me to be in his establishment. I ordered beef, chicken, and pork dumplings. I loved the directions on the wall that showed the correct way to eat a soup dumpling since this was my first time. I did not like the dumplings at all. They tasted very wild and dirty to me. They were pretty but did not taste good at all. I will not be back ever. read more

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Finally made it here with my friends since everyone else kept going without me and raving about it. We ordered two of each: beef, pork, and chicken, plus two cucumber salads. Everything is easy to share for 6 people. Portion was great. Seating is limited with maybe 25 spots, so it depends on how busy they are. The beef dumplings were my favorite, so flavorful, and the clear soup is really yummy too. Definitely coming back with friends or alone. Great spot and a solid find. read more

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This place is a simple but beautiful place for soup dumplings. Right in the heart of University City where a very large Chinese population lives, this restaurant is a gem. The vibes are like your cute Asian grandmother's home cooking on a Sunday. You walk up and order from the menu and it is small and simple because they know where their specialty lies. We ordered the beef soup dumplings, and then the crab/pork soup dumplings with a side of cucumber salad and rice. It was all fantastic especially on the crisp fall night that we ate these delicious soup dumplings. Would 10 out of 10 recommend this to anyone wishing to have your heart warmed by delicious soup in dumpling form read more

Hands-down, one of my favorite soup dumplings in St. Louis. I've been going here for years. Steamed dumplings in any of your flavor combination you like. A small cup of broth to complement the dumplings. While the ambience of this place is simple, I do love the fact that they have how to eat a soup dumpling on the wall. This place can get busy, but I've never been afraid to have others sit with me if they need a spot to eat. This practice is very common and other countries anyhow. The service is wonderful. They now have a system where you can order your food that will be brought to your table. The older woman who brings your food is so sweet. read more

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A good spot if you're looking for a quick bite. The pork xiaolongbao had good flavor and lots of soup inside. Food comes out relatively fast and you order at the front. There's limited seating as the location is small. read more

Soup Dumplings STL - pork - Dim Sum Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I haven't tried many soup dumplings but this is definitely my favorite place for them! I like the simple menu yet variety of soup dumpling fillings and sides. My favorite are the beef ones but I still have to try all the fillings. I love how they have the steps to eat a soup dumpling on the wall, which allowed me to advance from a beginner level! I've tried the seaweed salad too which is refreshing. Very good location, ambiance, easy parking, and nice staff. Always a pleasure coming here! read more

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Solo lunch! Easy electronic ordering system at the back of the shop. Ordered pork and crab dumplings with cucumber salad. So savory and warm on a cold day. If new to eating soup dumplings. Lift dumpling. But small hole on side. Drink liquid. Eat dumpling. Add spicy chili from table. But little goes a long way. Space is small and family focused. Service is quick and pleasant. read more

Soup Dumplings STL - Crab & Pork (8) and cucumber salad - Dim Sum Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

As much as I want to love this place, I find it just okay. It's probably because I've been spoiled living in NYC for five years and experiencing some of the best Xiaolongbao in the area. I find the dumplings at Soup Dumpling STL to be a bit gamey. While I do enjoy pork dumplings, the overwhelming smell here is difficult for me to handle. I still gave it 4 stars because it is the first soup dumpling restaurant in STL. I appreciate it when restaurants introduce new items to the city. I also do like that the wrapper is thinner than other soup dumpling spots that opened afterwards, even though some of them break easily. I'm also open to flavors outside of pork. They weren't amazing, but decent! read more

Love this place for a quick lunch or dinner! You order what you want up front and they bring it to your table. The restaurant is clean and vibrant. There's only a few tables and it can get pretty busy but people come and go pretty quickly. The soup dumplings are reallly good and always hit the spot. Soup is also complimentary. read more

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I've been coming to this place ever since I saw it on a foodies page on Instagram, and this restaurant is one of my ALL TIME favorites and no one can change my mind! I love watching them make the dumplings right behind the counter and everyone working there who we've encountered is always so sweet, so hard working that it never takes away from their lovely attitude, and they always make it feel like home. The Pork, Beef, Chicken, Crab and Pork soup dumplings are AMAZING and we have to eat all of them every time we visit, even if it hurts..hehe. Everything in this restaurant tastes like a family recipe and I don't want it any other way. (Try the chicken leg and rice if you're not a dumplings person! Amazing!) read more

This was my first time ever having soup dumplings and let me tell you, it was so so yummy!! I didn't know what to order so I got 3 different kinds of soup dumplings...and all of them were warm and lovely! Having never had anything like this before, I was a little skeptical of sipping broth from a dumpling before eating it, but it was so good! My mouth is watering just writing this review and thinking about it! Loved this experience and am excited to bring someone back with me to try more! read more

This was a very happy reencounter with what used to be "Private Kitchen". The evolution to dumplings was super smart and it works great. Dumplings are delicious and come in different meats and fish. Service moves fast. Food is affordable. I highly recommend this special restaurant. read more

Honestly, there's nothing negative to say about Soup Dumplings STL! I wish there were more tables, alas, there's not. I had the beef dumplings and the pork dumplings. Wow. Wow. Wow. Craving more right now and I'm still full from dinner. The chili oil is deliciously spicy! You can't go wrong if you love soup dumplings! Small place - 8 tables I think. But it was quiet, food comes out quickly, so you don't have to wait very long for a table. read more

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amazing dumplings and adorably priced. Quick and efficient. Highly recommend. Best I've had in St. Louis area after I fell in love with them in San Francisco! read more

The best soup dumplings, no matter what filling you get! This time we tried the pork and beef ones. Always so tasty! Chili oil highly recommended. They come out decently fast and even though it's a small space, we've never struggled to find a seat because people move in and out. read more

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Small but mighty. This is a very small restaurant with very limited seating so if you're looking to eat inside, you might have to wait for a table. Me and my friend came here for dinner and it was so good. I went home thinking about it all night and I can't wait to return back. I got the pork soup dumplings and they were so flavorful And it's crazy how something so small can be packed with so much great flavor. You can tell they really know what they're doing, and I bet you this is one of the top soup dumpling places in St. Louis. read more

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This food is fire! The soup dumplings are SO flavorful. The broth was delicious. The food came out relatively fast, given the crowd in the restaurant. I would 100% come back for dumplings. The braised pork was also delicious. However, it just simply tasted like pork belly with rice. There wasn't quite an Asian marinade flavor I was expecting. Nonetheless, the pork belly was tender and juicy. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Soup Dumplings STL - Chicken (6) - Dim Sum Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This is not only one of St Louis's top 100 restaurants, it's one of my sister's favorites too! We were visiting from out of state for the holidays. What a great change from the traditional meals. You order from a limited menu at the counter. Limited is not a bad thing, it means they do one thing really well as in dumplings! I appreciated the simple to follow directions with graphics showing how best to enjoy these. In door dining space is limited, service is quick and food is delivered very hot to your table. We will return to Soup Dumpling the next time we are in U City. read more

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Grazie mille to a friend of mine who introduced me to this soup dumpling stl! It's my fav spot now in stl for lunch and dinner alike. It's mom and pop shop. You will get to see them make these yummy goodies in front of you and you know it's so authentic! The owner couples are very friendly and work hard. They used to own private kitchen and had converted to soup dumplings. Too bad I've never gotten a chance to try private kitchen. Wish they will just invite to their home for home cook meals (wishful thinking :)) If you are from out of town, def give this place a try! If you are from stl, go and support them whenever you can. I can eat one set for $9 and be full and it's super cheap imo! PS chili is spicy if you are up for it! PS2 I've been there so many times the owner recognizes me and she's always smiling. read more

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Arrived a little after 5 on a Thursday evening. No line. A few tables open for dine in and food came out and quick! Love the starter soup. A little before 6, the ordering line started forming and all the tables were taken! Definitely worth a visit, although the dumplings do taste better in house! read more

Soup Dumplings STL - Shrimp & Cheese (8) - Dim Sum Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Simple menu but the soup dumplings here are anything but simple!! So delicious and I love that they come in a steamer - I loved the pork soup dumplings. read more

INCREDIBLE soup dumplings! As a Taiwanese-American who's tried xiao long bao from all over, I can confidently say this place is the real deal. The fresh dough is perfection, the soup inside is rich and flavorful, and every bite feels authentic and well-crafted. Their chicken kebabs are also fantastic - juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. I really like that they offer chicken xiao long bao so people who can't eat pork can actually try it. It was very juicy and delicious. They even give soup to every person who comes no matter how much you order. The spicy sauce deserves a shout-out for actually being spicy and has quite a kick! I have so much respect for how this place stays true to its roots. Unlike so many Chinese restaurants that over-Americanize their food, this spot hasn't lost its authenticity. They even provide instructions on how to eat xiao long bao, which is perfect for first-timers. Next time I really want to try the braised pork because it looked delicious. Service is efficient and exactly what you'd expect for a bustling spot like this, and the prices are very reasonable. Ambiance was chill and there were quite a few roomy tables for larger groups. If you're looking for genuine Chinese flavors with no compromise, this place is an absolute gem. Highly recommend!! read more

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Delicious dumplings and great service! The prices are very reasonable, you get a lot for your money

If I could go up to 10 stars I would. Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) are a favorite comfort food of mine. I visited Soup Dumplings STL over the weekend after many recommendations to try it and have been dreaming of the Pork dumplings ever since. The menu is limited, specializing in a few different types of dumplings and a few rice dishes, and the location has limited seating, but the food is phenomenal, authentic, and is well worth the wait! We tried the pork soup dumplings and the beef soup dumplings as well as the cucumber salad and I cannot wait to go back. This morning at Pilates when asked to think about my intention for the class I seriously said to myself "this one is for STL soup dumplings" because I am so excited to return. Please visit this place you will not be disappointed. Seriously a top 5 restaurant in STL! read more

This is my second time here. There was less of a wait the second time around. Compared to the other soup dumplings place, I like this place better. There is even a soup that they give you first prior to eating the dumplings. We had pork, beef and shrimp and cheese dumplings. I forgot to take a picture of the shrimp and cheese dumplings. We also had cucumber salad. Overall, I like the beef dumplings the most. read more

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I love it! Soup dumplings are amazing and I'm glad that STL is so diverse. These are authentic because you can see the people that are working, making the dumplings right behind the register. Seating is limited, all the more reason to come in whenever you can. When I came in there were a good amount of tables open after 12 o'clock. Literally 30 minutes after, it was a full house as the lunch crowd came in. The dumplings were amazing and I can't wait to try the other kinds they have. I got the Crab and Pork dumplings and next time I want to try just crab. You get free clear soup before the dumplings come out. The table has chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. The whole combination was yummy! Some people thing the price is kind of expensive for 8 dumplings but I'm fine with paying and supporting a local business. read more

Soup Dumplings STL - Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This place is clean. There are 6-7 tables inside. It was little busy on a thursday around 6pm. Beef dumplings had good fatty beef in it. We were hungry, ordered 6 dumplings and after done eating, we felt like enough food in our bellies. Attention: Don't burn your mouth! There is a chart on the wall shows how to eat soup dumplings, the soup inside is very hot. Dumplings came with chicken broth, was a little bland. Ginger strings didn't help with the taste. Big bowl of cucumber salad was delicious! One of my favorite! Btw, if you take them to-go, you may not get full flavor. I recommend eating there because of the bamboo steamer they use. They cook the dumplings in it. If soup gets cooler while taking home and microwaving them, I think it would ruin the whole authenticity. read more

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We arrived around 7 pm and were surprised that the place was still packed. We waited 10 minutes since all the tables were taken. We ordered beef, chicken, and crab & pork. My favorite was beef. The portion was good - three orders are enough for two people. All were delicious. The soup was amazing too. I will come back for more! read more

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I have been wanting to try Soup Dumplings STL for quite some time and finally made it over this week! Apparently they moved and their new place is very cute. It only has maybe 8 tables, so I'm sure it can get crowded, but we were able to get a table with no problem at lunch. I ordered the crab and pork dumplings, beef dumplings, and cucumber salad. I have to say that I wasn't impressed with the crab and pork dumplings. They were ok, but not as great as I was hoping. I preferred the beef dumplings. You can watch as they hand make them and the wrapping is tender and thin. My friend got the shrimp and cheese dumplings and they were also good. The cucumber salad was refreshing. Overall, it was a good meal, but soup dumplings probably aren't my number one choice for lunch. However, if soup dumplings are your thing, give this place a try! read more

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Soup Dumplings STL made my day today.! It was an amazing visit. I honestly don't think my words can do it Justice. The food was just exquisite.. My friends and I had the pork soup dumplings, shrimp and cheese soup dumplings, the braised pork and rice dish, and the initial soup broth that was served. I also had the freshly squeezed orange juice, which was ah-maze-ing! Everything was So. So. Good. All the dumplings were absolutely delicious. The dough was tender, and each dumpling had a lot of filling along with the savory, wonderful broth. The braised pork with rice was divine. I know I sat there with eyes closed, humming while I ate. The pork belly was tender and so flavorful. I didn't want to share it with my friends! LOL So I just have to go back again and get my own order! The service was delightful - the lovely lady behind the counter took our order brought out our dishes, and checked on us while eating. I loved that I could see the staff making the dumplings right behind the counter where you ordered. I was fascinated to watch them roll the homemade dough, fill and form the dumplings, and see them cooking your food. It made me feel like I was in their home, watching them in their own kitchen -- and the food tasted like it was made from a long loved family recipe. There is lots of parking, which is good, because there was a steady stream of people coming in. There was ample seating while we were there. Although I imagine they sometimes get busy and seating might get limited with their cozy dining area. I'm so glad this wonderful eatery is close to my office! I will definitely be back and bringing friends. Yum!! read more

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Definitely going to keep this one in my back pocket for a cold day, but it was phenomenal comfort food no matter the weather. This brightly lit small restaurant encouraged newcomers with the large instructions on the wall for eating the dumplings. There are not a whole bunch of tables, but we managed to snag a spot next to the sweetest couple and had a very pleasant conversation before and after we ate. They shared some of their tips on how to enjoy the dumplings as well, such as the heat of the chili sauce and the use of the vinegar. Between the two of us eating, we ordered chicken soup dumplings, crab and pork soup dumplings and a chicken kabob. The kabob was slightly sweet and extremely tender. The soup dumplings were both amazing, with our batch of the chicken dumplings having a bit more broth in them than the crab and pork. All were tasty and hit the spot for a cool autumn evening. read more

The dumplings here are divine. It is a popular spot so be prepared to wait but the food is worth it. The service was nice and friendly. The space is pretty cozy and very clean. read more

YUP. I'm a dumpling fanatic. Ordered the pork dumplings (total with tax was $9.90). Comes with 6 dumplings and soup on the side! I think the soup had egg strips and was miso-based. I'm unsure, but it was great. Comes with the 3 usual sauces on the side -- soy sauce, chili oil, and vinegar of sorts. Also tried the beef and the chicken, which are great! You can't mix and match dumplings; it's just 6 per order. I think the colors on the sides of the bamboo steamers indicate which meat you got. And, I like the limited menu. My indecisiveness didn't come into play! Now, here's the downside. The amount of space. If you're going to come here to eat, you better get here early. DO NOT GO at 1 PM on a Saturday! The line in the pictures below clearly shows why. Just go right before the usual lunch rush or dinner rush. If you go 30 minutes before they close, they won't let you order! You kind of have to fight for a table, so as soon as you get in there, start scouting for a spot. If only 2 people are sitting at a 6 person table, just ask them if you can squeeze in there. They'll say yes! Everyone is nice in here and understands that space is limited. The service is slow, which MAKES SENSE because these are handmade dumplings. You can see the chefs making them right behind the counter! And, because there are only about a total of 4 people working there and they have to spread out between cleaning the tables, serving the food, and making the food, you'll be waiting a bit. But you can tell they're working hard to get the orders out. It's worth it. It gives a sort of hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop vibe. Just prep yourself to get there early and wait for a bit. Many people went next door to get boba and took it inside this restaurant to eat with their dumplings! Great idea. I'd come back! read more

Soup Dumplings STL - the line that formed at about 1 PM! - Dim Sum Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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If you enjoy dumplings then this is the place to go. Dumplings were tasty and fresh! Great place for a casual dinner or lunch! My party got 4 different types and each as delectable as the next! The place is pretty small so keep in mind if coming with a large party. You seat yourself so it can be difficult to get a table during rush hour. The service was insanely fast considering it was only one person serving and taking orders so kudos to the staff. There is a parking lot, and parking was not much of a problem. read more

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First time visiting Soup Dumplings STL. I came in around 5:30pm and there was 5-6 people in front of me. There's only a few tables so if you come in big group or the place is crowded, there might be hard to find a table. It's very bright and cozy inside the restaurant. I wanted to try the wonton soup but they were out. I ordered the Pork and the Beef soup dumplings. Each comes in 6. I also ordered the braised pork and rice. The soup dumplings were very very delicious. Make sure you use a bit of vinegar so it will be less salty. The braised pork was very disappointing given the price of it. There was only 5 piece of pork and the rice wasn't the best. Next time I'll probably stick to the soup dumplings and wonton soup. read more

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so delicious and cheap too! the waiters are all nice and although they don't speak English they understand gestures for what you need the food comes out pretty quickly too not a long wait. it's a nice little place and relaxed environment. read more

Great XLBs!!! So flavorful. There's parking lots around the area, but it can get crowded. There are about 7 tables so get there early or be prepared to wait. Go up to the counter and order, soda machine on the left. They bring your order to your table. They start you with chicken broth. Strong chicken flavor with a small amount of egg and seaweed. The dumplings come steaming hot! All were delicious so pick your favorite protein. For my taste, it was chicken, then pork, then beef. The cucumbers were tasty and refreshing. I will return for the other options plus more XLBs!!! Recommend! read more

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