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    Steam Dumpling

    4.4 (90 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Vegetable fried dumplings
    Beth K.

    We finally have a place for dumplings. I couldn't wait to try this new place in Katy. We started with vegetable spring rolls and they came out super fast and hot. They were so good and fresh. We absolutely loved them. They are very full and packed with vegetables. Highly recommend them. The pork soup dumplings were so good, we couldn't eat them fast enough. The broth of the soup is super tasty. Don't miss this dish! The chicken friend rice was very flavorful and not your typical fried rice. The chicken pieces were huge and fresh. You could taste the egg and butter flavor throughout the rice. It came out super fast and hot. We really liked it. A little too much onion but still very good. We then tried the vegetable fried dumplings. They were very good but I would next time do the steamed. The crispy outside was a little odd but different. It's not the usual fried dumplings you are used to. The inside was very tasty but the fried outer part was different. My only complaint is the prices. I think if they were a little more comparable to other places, you would want to try more of their dishes. It's a small place and not fancy but the prices are more of a fancy resistant. I would definitely recommend trying it but just know it isn't cheap. I would go back but I would try other items. It's definitely worth the try.

    Beef roll pancake, Chinese Burger with roasted pork
    Jenny N.

    TBH, we came here to try the soup dumplings and they weren't bad, but just not as good as other places. I was craving beef roll pancakes but these were aight, and the chinese burger was also aight, i didn't want to finish it. Perhaps we should've ordered more dumplings instead of the pancakes and the burger, but they looked appetizing in the pictures and we've been wanting to find a good place with those beef roll pancakes and wanted to try something new with the burger. Both were a slight disappointment. Service was good and fast though.

    Beautiful pork and cabbage potstickers
    Alice H.

    Unfortunately the soup dumplings (1/5) are no longer good here. They must have changed chefs or something but the last 3 times we've been, the xlb have gotten progressively worse. The most recent experience was the most disappointing as when we received our soup dumplings, they were all busted and flat. Gone are the days of beautifully plump dumplings filled with savory soup. I asked the waitress if something went wrong and she told me it was normal and the soup dumplings always looked like that. I assured her they didn't. We were starving so started eating and I figured if this was the new norm, I wouldn't return anyways, as there's another place nearby with plumper soup dumplings. Finally another waitress came by, took a look, went away and there was some sort of pow-wow with maybe a manager. Then one of waitresses came back, took the dumplings and said they'd give us another one. I appreciated it but we were already starving and having to wait another 15 min wasn't optimal. Second try on soup dumplings was not great either as 1/3 were busted and the rest looked anemic. Anyhow, I take back my claim of best xlb, as I get better results from the frozen grocery store version. Their beef pancake roll is still good though (5/5)

    Shania C.

    The dumplings were a 10/10 so fresh and hot ! The chili oil was so good man !! I enjoyed coming here . I will absolutely be back here .. SOON ! Service was great 10/10. Looks very clean inside ! The prices are $10-20. I wish they had sides because prices are à la carte . However great place !!

    Vegetable Spring Rolls
    Lili S.

    Steam Dumpling serves delicious Chinese food. The scallion pancakes were a great light appetizer. The vegetable chow mein was perfect and the fried rice paired nicely. The most incredible part was my family and I did not feel bloated after we ate! I will definitely be back!

    C7. Stir Fried String Bean
    Suelynn N.

    My family and I came here on Saturday around 530 am. We were seated very quickly. The staff was quick and checked on us every once in a while. All of our dumplings were amazing and had soup in it except for two in the actual soup dumpling one which was weird. The green beans can use some work. They actually accidentally gave us the eggplant dish but I think we should had ordered that instead. My favorite was the beef roll pancake. I would like it with a bit more meat but it was still really good. I'm still thinking about it. The place was very clean. Our table and chairs were stable. Parking is free and out front.

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    Connie H.

    Smashburger then dumplings? Yes, please! Very nice waitress, super cute spot with a little outdoor seating, no cover. First time here so trying a variety of dishes, so we tried the cucumber salad, xiao long bao, the mix of the fam dumplings, wide hand, pulled noodles with chili oil and lest we forget, the sesame balls. Everything came out hot and steaming and absolutely delicious. This will definitely be a place that we come back to again and again.! ha ha

    Shrimp & Pork Steamed Dumplings
    Seneca D.

    We decided to order takeout from Steam Dumpling since the weather was dreary. You can place a pickup or delivery order online. We decided to do pickup, which they said would take 30 minutes but our order was ready in 10 minutes. We ordered the Wontons in Spicy Chili Oil which comes with 10 pieces for $13.99. We also ordered the Steamed Shrimp and Pork Dumplings (10 pieces) for $13.99 and Cheese Wontons (5 pieces) for $5.99. Everything was delicious and chili oil is so spicy that it made me sweat but it was more the seeds/chili flakes in the oil that added the spicy kick. The only drawback for me is they charge you an extra $1 for soy sauce and chili oil and I hate when restaurants charge you more for to go condiments that would be free if I dined in. My husband said the inside of the restaurant was small, like a normal Chinese restaurant but it was okay. Overall, I would order takeout from here again.

    Pork & Cabbage Steamed Dumplings
    Mindy L.

    A friend in katy recommended this place as her "new favorite dumpling spot" so I knew I had to try! We came here on a Thursday evening and there was plenty of seating. However, 6 year olds must dine at a booth and those were all taken so we had to wait a bit before one opened up. Afterwards the lady came, brought us our waters and promptly took our order. 10 minutes later we were digging into our dinner. We got the pork and cabbage steamed dumplings, corn and chicken dumplings, clear beef noodle soup, and spicy wontons and we loved everything. My favorite was probably the clear beef noodle soup as the broth was light, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Their thinly sliced beef pieces were also tender and delicious. Dumplings were delicious as well. I'd say their dumplings taste more "sophisticated" compared to other dumpling places I've tried in Katy. Wontons were good as well, although the skin was just a tad thick. Overall steam dumpling is another great addition to the growing dumpling scene in katy. Highly recommend!

    (Pan Fried) Pork & Cabbage Dumplings
    Josh L.

    Went here with my girlfriend after church and this place definitely hit the spot! I've been to some decent dumpling spots, but they were mostly in Chinatown. Outside of Chinatown, it's very hard to find some good tasting, authentic dumplings. This nice little restaurant settled in a shopping center asking 99 Grand Parkway, Steam Dumplings has something for everyone! We ordered three things: the Xiao Long Baka, the Clear Broth Beef Noodle Soup and the Pan Fried Pork and Cabbage Dumplings! We were pleased with what we got, especially the pan fried dumplings! That had to be our favorite, hands down! Great parking, nice staff and waiters, the interior was simple, organized and well kept! I will be back to eat again! They didn't disappoint!!

    N4. Wide Hand Pulled Noodle(Spicy), A2. Cucumber Salad, H1. Beef Roll Pancake
    Vicki L.

    Ordered the Wide Hand Pulled Noodle, Cucumber Salad and Beef Roll Pancake - all were delicious! Hand pulled noodles or Biang Biang Noodles are my all-time favorite noodle dish and they do them pretty well here. The flavor of the chili oil sauce mixture was well balanced. The cucumber salad was fresh and a nice contrast to the oily carbs I was eating lol. Service was friendly and efficient.

    Potato shrimp appetizer
    Karina M.

    Pleasantly surprised by this dumpling shop in South Katy off Fry Road and 99. The service is very attentive, so I wanted to start out with that. The place isn't too crowded (for now) but still has good traffic for middle of the day. The XLB / Soup Dumplings-- WOW. Everyone says to go to One Dragon, but these are better. You can actually see the soup sloshing around inside the dumpling. They are so juicy, and tasty. Fresh, and you get 10 for $12.99. Definitely enough for 1 person as a meal or 2-3 people to share with other dishes. They welcome family style eating too. I have already been here twice, and enjoyed both my visits. For an appetizer, I had the potato shrimp thing, which looked beautiful, but I thought it needed more seasoning, or a better dipping sauce to give it more flavor. Parking is great, never had a problem.

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    Natasha F.

    Delicious food here! The soup dumplings were fresh, thin, and filled with soup. The flavors were very balanced but flavorful. The chili oil wontons had a sichuan oil that was also very flavorful and added some spice. For the green beans we added beef into the dish and everything was great! We also ordered the spicy beef noodle soup (no pic), noodles seemed to be freshly made, beef was very tender and the soup had the perfect kick to it. Will definitely be back!

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    Loves Dumpling House 梁妈妈手工水饺

    4.6
    (236 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    Nut allergy friendly: No issues here with almost anything I think…read more Parking: Plenty in the strip mall lot. Time to Order: 11-16 minutes for all of our dumplings. I've finally made it to the original spot for the legendary soup dumplings. "Better than din Tai fung", so I've heard. I can finally confirm: these are probably the best soup dumplings in Houston. We arrived around 6:15PM on a Monday after leaving Spa World (yeah, I was off for the day after an exam). No wait, though I've heard it gets quite busy and it was still decent busy while we were there. Service was very prompt and didn't keep us waiting to put an order in, and dumplings came out hot! We got: #85 Tomatoes and Pork Soup Dumplings (5/5): Whatever they put in this broth, it's like liquid crack. MSG? Who knows. The dumplings come with the perfect texture and you can literally lift them up and see the filled soup inside. Not a single one was broken. The soup was fantastic and the dumpling was excellent. It's seriously the best I've had in Houston and maybe in the U.S. #24 Pork & Scallion Thumb Bun (4.5/5): It was a tad salty, but the scallion offset the pork really well and they were perfect small bites. #27 Spicy Pork & Shrimp Wontons (4.5/5): Loved the red sauce, great wonton texture overall. No extra dips needed. I'm definitely going to try their other location and it's totally worth the trek to this one. Awesome job to the team here!

    Stopped by after a meaningful day at Spa World and debated whether we were hungry enough to truly…read moreappreciate the food. Turns out, we were forced to acknowledge how good it was whether we wanted to or not... because yes, it really was that good. Tomatoes & Pork Soup Dumplings - I was exceptionally curious about incorporating tomatoes into soup dumplings, so I had to order these to satisfy my curiosity. Grateful to see they also had a thumbs-up on the menu to reinforce my decision. The dumplings were beautifully folded and didn't tear when picked up. You could actually see how much soup was packed inside--they looked like little jiggly water balloons. The broth was unexpectedly sweet while still being savory, with a very clean flavor. My BF said they were probably some of the best soup dumplings he's ever had, and I'd have to agree--they were pretty top-tier. These came out hot-hot. The wrapper felt a bit drier than other soup dumplings I've had, giving it a mildly chewy aftertaste that I wasn't fond of (I'm very aware of textures), but in terms of flavor, absolutely no complaints. It's important to note that I've never been as big a fan of soup dumplings as my BF is, but I admit this place converted me. Time to see how well it compares to Din Tai Fung. Spicy Pork & Shrimp Wonton in Red Oil: - Wonton - Very juicy with well-rendered pork fat. My favorite part was how delicate the wrapper was. After watching the dumpling episode of Chuuka Ichiban (Cooking Master Boy), I became overly aware of the thickness of dumpling wrappers. I have to admit this place absolutely nailed it--the wrapper was just thick enough to hold the filling, yet delicate enough that it almost melted away as you chewed. - Red Oil - Tangy and aromatic. Despite being an oil-based sauce, it didn't taste overly greasy. The seasoning and herbs gave it a signature spice that felt layered rather than simply spicy for the sake of being spicy. It actually grew on me the more I went back to it between the other dumplings, working as a great palate cleanser and taste bud reset. Pork & Scallion Thumb Bun - I'd never had a thumb bun before, but it's quite dainty, just as the name suggests. The texture was a bit firmer than I would have liked--almost like a stiff potsticker. All of these dumplings had a very pronounced pork flavor. I found this one a bit too salty compared to the others, perhaps because the soup dumplings and wontons were balanced by their broth and red oil. Maybe I just needed to dip it in vinegar (someone educate me). I tried it three ways: plain, accidentally in soy sauce, and finally in vinegar. The vinegar definitely mellowed out the saltiness, but this still wasn't my favorite dish. Service was fast and considerate throughout our meal. They refilled our water attentively and checked on us at a meaningful pace without feeling intrusive. I also noticed they didn't play any music here, but somehow the constant buzz of the staff moving around was comforting. The atmosphere felt peaceful and gave off very authentic Chinese vibes. Overall, we'll be visiting them again soon at their new location closer to us. #worth

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    Yummy Quan- Hu Tieu Nam Vang

    Yummy Quan- Hu Tieu Nam Vang

    4.4
    (69 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    After fasting for 36 hours, Yummy Quan was our first stop -- and at that point, we would've eaten…read morealmost anything... but luckily, we didn't have to settle. This place delivered where it mattered most, especially with the highly reviewed appetizers. Probably one of my favorite drinks here was the Thai Green Tea. It has a really interesting flavor that stands out from regular Thai Tea -- more earthy, but not quite like matcha (we guessed there might be pandan in it). Just a heads up: it's definitely on the sweeter side. My partner and I actually let the ice melt a bit before continuing to drink it, which helped balance things out. I came back a second time and still loved it just as much. The dipping sauce felt like a truly authentic representation of Vietnamese cuisine. It was a lightly diluted fish sauce with spicy red pepper and plenty of garlic -- simple but really flavorful. I also appreciated that the table setup let you customize it to your taste. In my first experience here, we ordered the Bánh Xèo, Bánh Khọt, and Bánh Bột Chiên. I was hands down a huge fan of the ginormous Bánh Xèo -- crispy, flavorful, and just overall my favorite (though I'll admit I'm a little biased toward it already). Meanwhile, my boyfriend completely fell in love with the crunchy Bánh Khọt. That said, I did notice a slight graininess in the Bánh Khọt, which took away a few points for me. The Bánh Bột Chiên was solid and got a pass from us, but it wasn't our top pick -- mostly because we've had better versions elsewhere. Other worthy notes: the herbs were fresh and crisp, and the pickled vegetables were refreshing as well (though my boyfriend thought they could've been a bit more strongly pickled). Eating everything the traditional way -- wrapping it in lettuce with herbs -- made the whole experience even better. Honestly, I would come back just to order two Bánh Xèo. I actually came back a second time before posting this review, this time with my family. We ordered the Bắp Xào, Cơm Chiên Bò Lúc Lắc, and a simple rice dish. This visit was a bit different -- across the board, we all agreed the dishes leaned too salty this time around. I could also tell the staff was overwhelmed, with only two people handling both the front and the kitchen, so it was tough to get their attention at times. That said, the Bánh Xèo still held its ground. My parents were genuinely impressed by the size, and for me, it's still an absolute banger -- something I'd come back for again and again purely for flavor and value. The Bắp Xào really stood out to me in a nostalgic way. I loved the use of traditional Vietnamese corn, and the sautéed dried shrimp brought back memories of flavors from dishes I grew up eating, even if I couldn't quite pinpoint which one. While my mom thought it was too salty, I actually felt like it would pair perfectly with a bowl of plain white rice. I also tried some of my brother's Cơm Chiên Bò Lúc Lắc and found the beef to be tender and flavorful, though not particularly standout compared to other places. I've had very similar versions nearby, but it's still my brother's go-to -- though I suspect that might also be his way of loading up on protein. Overall, even with the inconsistency during the second visit, I still really enjoy Yummy Quan -- especially for the appetizers. It's a place I'd bring family and friends to try, and I'm still curious about more of the menu... but realistically, I could live life on Bánh Xèo alone. At the end, you also get to grab some guava candy, and for anyone who's never had these, don't forget to pick some up -- they're simply delectable!

    Overall, good Vietnamese food. Certain dishes were a miss, but overall good food. Definitely Katy…read morepricing for the dishes though. I love getting banh khot, banh xeo, and banh bot chien for appetizers. Just tried the egg rolls and it was good too. My go to main would be bun dau mam tom. Other mains such as com chien bo luc lac and bun thit Nuong was ok. I did not like the bun rieu, was too sweet... probably because different region so rieu balls were different than I was used too also. Staff is friendly, food does take a little bit to come out so I always order my appetizers first right when sit down.

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    Uncle Chin's Kitchen

    Uncle Chin's Kitchen

    4.8
    (260 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    The food at Uncle Chin's is amazing! Service was very good as well. It's a small place but well…read moreworth it!

    BF hosted a major get-together for friends and chose this gem as the gathering spot. No regrets all…read morearound--everyone thought it was a great place to eat, catch up, and spend the afternoon. Malaysian Grilled Chicken Satay - Super tender with a sweet peanut sauce that really accentuated the flavors. Probably my favorite appetizer so far--had to be extra careful around my BF after this! Definitely my brother's personal favorite; I'm sure he ate 3 of them! Hainanese Chicken & Rice - Very tender and chewy with a mild flavor. The ginger-and-scallion sauce at the bottom was very refreshing, and the aromatic rice was among the most delicious I've had! I saw that the grains looked similar to Vietnamese broken rice because they weren't fully rounded. For some reason, this made the texture so much more appealing to me. Curry Chicken Puff - Love the curry flavor of this and the delicacy of the puff pastry. The shell isn't too thick, and the vegetables are very well infused with the curry, making them strong contributors to the overall flavor. Despite it being a pastry, I didn't feel overwhelmed by the carbs--indicating that the breading-to-stuffing ratio of this sat at the perfect pinnacle. Malaysian Roti Canai - One of my absolute favorite dishes here. I would come to this place just for this--the whole table compared the combo to crack. No joke. The chicken and potatoes are some of the most tender pieces in this dish, and you could slurp the broth like it's its own dish. I watched this go way too fast, and even two orders per table were not enough to satisfy the crowd. Malaysian Roti Canai (w. Egg) - Love the original much more, but this was still very delicious. They made the egg very thin, so it didn't overwhelm the roti. The egg took away from my favorite roti taste, but it was so well seasoned I wasn't even that angry about it. Malaysian Char Kuey Teow (Migoreng) - OOH. This has a unique flavor --much more savory than packaged ramen. The texture of the noodles is very inviting. It's much less salty compared to the pre-packaged Migoreng. The flavor was more umami. Rich, deep, and just the perfect amount to coat the noodles. Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetable (w. Tofu) - This is a very saucy vegetable dish, but I didn't mind it at all. I loved it, though it was the last dish I had and I was definitely stuffed by then. The sauce reminds me of a thinner Migoreng sauce--more viscous than a loose sauce, but not as thick as Migoreng. Very good, but my taste buds were definitely overwhelmed by then. Malaysian Milk Tea - Not as sweet as I expected. I was told the tea leaves were imported from Malaysia, and our table ended up ordering six of them. The lingering bitterness in the aftertaste is something I'm very fond of, and the tea flavor is exceptionally rich. The milk infusion in this is exceptional. Malaysian Lime "Calamansi" & Plum Drink - Tasted like a lime-tamarind drink to my BF, while my brother and I thought it tasted like Vietnamese chanh muối. Overall, Uncle Chin's lived up to the hype, just as I knew it would from the day my BF brought home leftover roti from his very first visit. The buzz of having 16 people definitely distracted me from paying close attention to every dish--I even missed taking a few photos--but one thing remained true: everyone was talking about the food. Every time a new dish came out, the table erupted with commentary about its flavor, uniqueness, and overall impact. Some dishes stole the show more than others (my lovely roti, hello), but every single one earned its place on the menu. Very sad we didn't get to see Uncle Chin sing, but with 16 people to serve during the lunch rush, I'm sure he was pretty overwhelmed.

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    Dumplingholic House

    Dumplingholic House

    4.5
    (74 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for a VERY quaint and super duper delicious dumpling house, this is the place to…read morego! We went to our normal dumpling restaurant and it had a note on the door that it was closed today, so we thought we'd finally give Dumplingholic a try. So happy we did! We started out with the onion cakes and some iced teas. We went on to order the pork xiaolongbao, pork & scallion spicy and sour dumplings soup, and pan fried pork and scallion dumplings. Let me tell you, so flavorful. Nothing plain or boring, broth seasoned, the meat seasoned. I also liked that you can see the dumplings being made. The kid serving us was so kind too. Wish I would have taken some pictures!

    What a wonderful experience. Dumpling, noodle and Bao restaurants have been opening all around Katy…read morefor the last year and a half. This is a welcome entrance and certainly a wonderful competitor that benefits the consumer considerably. Firstly, let's talk about their menu which is rather extensive frankly we had soup and steamed dumplings, two different meals and to top it off shrimp fried rolls. All of them were absolutely wonderful. As I've said, in other dumpling places since this is a non-native food for me I can't speak to how close to authentic it is but regardless of its authenticity, it is well worth the experience. The service is extremely efficient very prompt you want for nothing. The only problem is that it is now a popular enough spot apparently that the demand on the single server which was in the restaurant on this particular occasion is considerable plus that same server buses the tables. In any case, she was absolutely wonderful extremely efficient and very kind. Took her time to explain items on the menu and then to discuss what some of her favorites amongst the many items they offer are. Will take her up on it the next time. The ambience is rather straightforward. Nothing luxurious whatsoever, but it gets the job done and so I'm certainly not going to opine negatively given the food service and the value. It is quite clean, which to me is a fundamental requirement of any restaurant. This restaurant certainly meets that criteria without any difficulty whatsoever. I would highly recommend this experience value quality of food service all wonderful and should not be missed.

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    Pho Guru

    Pho Guru

    4.0
    (43 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    Our goto spot. Attentive customer service and food is always good. I have no complaints for this…read morelocal spot.

    When you are sick and tired and the weather is cold, you know a bowl of pho would be perfect. I…read morepicked Pho Guru because I drove by and saw a pho restaurant in this area, which made me curious to try it. We dined in for lunch. At first it was just us and one other table, but not long after, more people started coming in, probably for lunch as well. The restaurant is pretty large, with both tables and booths, plus a big table for large groups. This is what we ordered: Combo Rolls This comes as a sampler with five different types of spring rolls. Regular spring rolls, nem nuong rolls (fermented grilled pork), grilled chicken, grilled pork, and shrimp only. I really liked this idea because it lets you try everything without having to order each roll separately. My favorite was the nem nuong roll. Bun Bo Hue I do not eat pork blood or pork loaf, so I substituted them with more tendon and beef meatballs. Because of that, I cannot really comment on how the pork tasted. The broth was okay but a little lacking in flavor. After I asked for shrimp paste, it tasted much better. Bo Kho (Beef Stew) This is my husband favorite dish, so he always orders it whenever a place has it. He ordered the one come with bread as dipping. He did not really like this one. It was not bad, but not great either. The flavor was missing, and the broth was more watered down than how he prefers it. Still, it is worth trying if you like beef stew. Overall, our experience was just okay. The service was fine, but the food did not leave a strong impression on us. We did not stay long since my husband had to get back to work. I would come back to try more dishes, especially pho. Since their name is Pho Guru, I feel like the pho might be better. Plus we dined in around Fall time in 2025 so I think the place would have so change with out last experience

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