Omg!!!! These dumplings were the best?"! They were made fresh to order. The service was quick and friendly. This location is in Optimist Hall. There isn't much to the ambiance. The chili sauce that accompanies the dumplings is spicy but it's really good! We will definitely be back to try the variety of food they offer. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Chicken and Shrimp & Chicken Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Had dinner there with my son and I'd say the food was great. Served fresh, hot, and fast. My son shared he's been there several times and has never been disappointed. Food is consistently delicious. Service was friendly and helpful. The person taking our order was very interested to know if we were pleased with our orders. Again, we were The restaurant has seating but it appears the place is more geared towards to-go orders. That said, the place is has a local eatery vibe and you can easily enjoy your meal there. Neutral ambiance and good music read more

We visited dumpling lady for a quick lunch on a Sunday. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, sichuan cucumber, and the pork belly noodle special. Starting with the dumplings, these things should not be called soup dumplings. The broth quantity was very disappointing. I have better experience with the mila frozen dumplings I steam at home. That being said, I liked the little foil cups they were served in, especially when they didn't have large soup spoons. The noodles were really well cooked, and I loved the pork belly, but the portion was underwhelming. The cucumber was definitely the highlight for me though. It had a great flavor profile, and I loved the spice level. 10/10 would recommend for the cucumbers. As much as I appreciated the goal here, I likely wouldn't go back. There are a lot of spots in optimist hall, and I'm inclined to believe I'd be happier with something else. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Pork belly noodles - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Was so glad to see The Dumpling Lady offered non-pork dumplings! I got the shrimp and chicken dumplings which I loved so much! The chili sauce the top it with is also a great addition! read more

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Love them! Get them every time I'm at optimist hall! The spicy sauce is soo good and soo spicy. Always quick service with high quality food. Love the hall and has indoor and outdoor seating read more

The Dumpling Lady - Dumplings variety - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Surprisingly this place is not bad for being a stall in a food hall. Food was tasty especially the pork belly dumplings. The Szechuan noodle soup was nice because it was cold outside but it definitely packs a punch from all the spice. Service was fast! I was able to eat both of those dishes. A bit pricy for what you get though. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

After so many great reviews, I finally had to try this place. Located at Optimist Hall. Theybare on the corner across from Harriets. The person taking my order was nice and made suggestions. I arrived right before the lunch rush on a Friday. It did not take long for my food to be prepared. Inlike that they give you a pager to alert you when your food is ready. Bottom line, I was not impressed. The only impression was to not visit again. Food cost way too much money to taste mid. There was zero flavor, add spice in the chicken noodle bowl that I ordered. I ordered a separate order of the pork belly dumplings. The dumplings were the perfect consistency, but the filling taste like a mush of nothing. read more

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I tried the chicken dumplings here. They were amazing and the chili oil went perfectly with them. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Chicken Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So consistent! Doesn't matter how many times I come they hit the same flavors. Tried the sweet pork belly dumplings for the first time today and they were so good. Optimist hall was pretty busy per usual in a Saturday but I was able to get my food pretty quickly. The smellllsss, I wish the picture could give you a whiff of how good this smells read more

The Dumpling Lady - Sweet Pork Belly Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Ohhhh how I love her Sweet Pork Belly dumplings. They have the most delectable and delicate thin wrappers with copious amount of meat that is moist and packed with flavor. Each bite is an explosion of chilling oil, onion, and five spice which plays well with the sweet pork belly. Its cute and cooked so its not greasy or crispy but succulently moist. I also order the classic Dan Dan which isn't too spicey but has a nice kick. I came during dinner and received these huge portions. I typically get the lunch portion which is more than enough to satiate my hunger. I forgot how l massive the regular portions are. I had some left for lunch the next day. Its great to share too. read more

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All that and DIM SUM!!! honestly, this place is a local staple - a legacy if you will. "Have you tried dumping lady? Omg you neeeeed to. You aren't a local until you get it. It's so good." - everyone in Charlotte to the 150+ people moving here every day read more

This was a fun restaurant. I will say I was expecting a little more from all the amazing reviews. The scallion pancake was yummy but a little oily. The broth and dumplings were good but just a little plain. The smashed cucumber was addicting but pretty hot and had a ton of oil. Also just a note it's heavy on the Szechuan pepper so my tongue went numb after a while. read more

The Dumpling Lady is one of me and my parents favorite spots! Then Optimist Hall location is my favorite - because it is quick and you have many options of either sitting or taking your food to go. The Dan Dan noodles have always been my go to. I used to love the soup dumplings, but a few months ago they changed the recipe. Now I get the chengdu dumplings which are close to the ones I used to get before! (The chili sauce is to die for!) always get extra! read more

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Went here to get dumplings, ended up circling back to get ramen as well. The chicken and shrimp dumplings were delicious, they came with a sauce and the sauce was so flavorful. The Ramen, the Ramen was bomb. We got two different kinds, both were high on the spice level AND MAN OH MAN were they spicy! But they were soooo good, the flavors exploded in your mouth! They had our noses running forsure though, all that spice. Would definitely recommend, can't wait to be in town again to go back! read more

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Super delicious chicken pan fried dumplings. I'm so used to getting dumplings that are on the sweeter side but these were definitely more savory. They came with a delicious chili oil sauce to dip them into. They can get busy but the employees are super nice. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Amazing Dan Dan noodles. I just read my review from 6 years ago- time flies- and I wasn't happy then but am now. I had stayed away. But I loved my noodles and sampled the fried chicken dumplings and steamed pork & chive ones- both delicious. Now I will seek out The Dumpling Lady! Can't wait to have more noodles and will try other dishes. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Pork & chive dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Dumpling Lady always hits! Definitely one of my favorite takeout spots in Charlotte. Highly recommend the Pork and Chive dumplings. Warning: The Spicy Beef Noodle is extremely spicy. But still so delicious. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Spicy Beef Noodles - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Ordered for pickup and also went in another day to grab lunch, a bit of a wait but probably just 5 mins. I absolutely love the spicy beef noodles, it's fantastic and full of flavor. The shrimp and chicken dumplings are also great. Those are my go to orders and they never disappoint. It's in the markets so they don't really have personal sitting spaces designated to them but it's not bad. read more

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Extremely tasty dumplings! I was super impressed with the overall quality, size, taste and most importantly (for me personally)) the texture of the dumplings. Spectacular experience! Loved the spicy chill sauce for dipping and it's a small extra charge for an extra by the way but it was recommended that most don't need it. The spicy cucumbers were very spicy indeed,; make sure you get a cold drink! I love it hot, so I was very pleased. Prices were very reasonable and service was pretty prompt for a busy Saturday.. I loved how they give you a buzzer so you can walk around and order food from other places or just take a stroll and check everything out in Optimist Hall while you are waiting for your order to be filled. I would definitely come back and try something else next time. Thank you! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Shrimp & Pork Dumplings and very spicy cucumbers - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I love going to Optimist Hall so since I had a friend in town we decided to go! I opted for The Dumpling Lady and got the Chengdu Dumplings which were flavorful and filling! I ate half at the hall and the other half at home!l and even left over it was still fantastic. Service was quick and easy and I was sat down eating within minutes! Always friendly, clean and fresh so of course I'll return! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Chengdu Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Really solid dumpling options. They're plump, perfectly formed, and the portion is great. The spiciness of the sauce is just right and creates a lovely textural complement to the filling of the dumpling. Came out pretty quickly, which was a plus, as well. Would definitely consider grabbing takeout from here for dinner in the future. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Visiting an old favorite city in Charlotte. This spot, Optimist Hall holds grub spots of all cultures. Soon as I saw this joint, choice was made. Did not disappoint! Definitely going back before I leave. The dumplings were spot on sublime. The spicy beef noodles were so fresh and kicking with goody spice. I wish it was acceptable to bathe in their homemade chili oil. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Pork dumplings with homemade chili oil. Hot damn! - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Crazy good everything! Service was fabulous. Food was top notch with just enough seating if choosing to dine in. Place is clean and orderly. We both had the pork and chive dumplings with Dan Dan Noodles. Are you kidding me?! Perfectly cooked, super great flavor-bombs. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Dan Dan noodles and Pork and Chive dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The dumpling lady is always a hit left stopping here. Their sauces are so original and absolutely phenomenal dumplings.

I got hooked on Dan Dan Noodles on a trip to (of all places) Toronto and then soup dumplings in Taipei. I was craving both today but I can't eat two full portions so I settled for dumplings today. A variety of options on the menu today and I decided that it would be the pork & chives dumplings today. After ordering, I was given a beeper and it beeped at me about 8 minutes later. Enough time to wander into the nearby Pet Wants for treats to bring home. A bowl of hot and spicy dumplings awaits. Nicely presented, stuffed and flavorful and definitely spicy dumplings. A perfect meal and the craving is now satisfied. Next time, I'll aim to hit the South End location at weekday lunch time. The half and half noodles and dumplings option would be perfect! [Review 1806 of 2024 - 3723 in North Carolina - 22828 overall] read more

The Dumpling Lady - Menu board at Dumpling Lady, Optimist Hall, Charlotte - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This food is good however, the Sriracha/chili flavoring was a bit over abundant. I ordered the pork belly dumpling and couldn't taste the meat at all. The service was good, she was knowledgeable about the product and the food came out pretty fast. There was a line to order, and some small seating near by. I am good on this place and will just keep it as a one time experience. Thanks read more

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For what it was and the taste, save your money and go to a dumpling house like Sun Kitchen. The dan dan noodles were just okay and wonton's in chili oil were bad, no flavor other than hot, mushy dough and no filling. Hard pass, not worth a second try. Also, the staff were really unfriendly. Placed a mobile order, they never texted so when I walked up to ask about the food being ready she just shoved a bag at me. I mentioned that the texting part of their order process wasn't working and she just turned away. I REALLY loved the helpful and friendly demeanor.... To those about to nosh, look elsewhere! read more

The Dumpling Lady is a gem. A small, unassuming spot that delivers some of the best Chinese you'll find in Charlotte. I imagine if I worked nearby, this would be the spot I'd come to most often for lunch (and there are a lot of food options in Optimist Hall and the surrounding area). I've tried various dumplings here and all were tasty. But I really love the Dan Dan noodles. I can't find any better in the city. It's so good. The noodles, the sauce, the mixture. Everything. And it's hella filling at a reasonable price. I haven't tried their other locations but if they are any consistent, I strongly recommend trying them whenever you're near one. read more

Dan Dan Noodles (4/5): I liked that it wasn't too soupy, but it was maybe just a tad dry. Pretty spicy with that szechuan pepper heat that numbs your tongue. The noodles were well cooked, and I liked the minced meat (but chunks would've been better). Chengdu Style Dumplings (3/5): Nothing special. It was hard to taste the filling with the amount of soy sauce and chili oil dumped in. The wrapper was pretty good but I would've preferred it to be a bit more firm. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

The Dumpling Lady - Dan Dan Noodles and Chengdu Style Dumplings (Lunch Special) - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The dan dan noodles was delicious and had the right amount of spice level. However, it could be a little bit less sweet. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I love coming to optimist hall when the weather is nice, inside there's so much seating and so many places to try! Came out to meet a few friends, and I wanted something good but not too heavy. When you walk up, they have a little area blocked out in the front for the line, they have everything on the menu and when placing the order they give you the little device that buzzes when your food is ready. I would suggest placing your order here then using the time you're waiting to stop by the bar or any other place you want to hit. Depending on the busyness, it can be about a 5-10 minute wait. Came and got the shrimp and chicken dumplings, they were so good I had to get them twice in one week!! Just a heads up, the chili sauce is SPICY!!! But I was loving every single bite! Next time I come I'll definitely get the lunch special so I can get the ramen too! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Shrimp and chicken dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Was visiting my cousin and she took us to Optimist Hall where I had the opportunity to order and enjoy the chicken and shrimp dumplings as well as the chicken pot stickers. I had the sauce on the side so I had some variety. Next time I'm going to have them just pour it all in. It still tasted just as good once I poured it in myself. I'm mad we don't have this in Florida where I live. They would get all my money! It was so damn good. The ladies were very patient with me and my indecisiveness of what I wanted to eat. The location is great. It's kind of like a mess hall with lots of other food spots and seating. Looking forward to visiting again so I can order some more and to bring some back home. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Cashier was friendly. Nice place inside of a food hall. Ordered the Ramen special -- soy braised pork belly with bok choy & quail egg. This was pretty good. Spice level was about a 4/10. The pork belly was tender and had good flavor! Vegetables were nicely cooked. I'd try again! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Pork belly noodles - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So so so freaking delicious. A little on the spicy side in which I loved built I'm sure my body will complain about later. Quick service and several options to choose from. I went with the Dan Dan noodles as well as the shrimp and chicken dumplings. Both were beyond amazing. I cannot wait to come back to try something else. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Dan Dan noodles and shrimp & chicken dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Worker was very kind and answered all of my questions. I got the most popular option with extra chili oil and it was amazing. The texture of the dumplings were perfect and they were very flavorful. I wanted to eat the entire serving but got other items and wanted to try all the things. Ate for leftovers and it was just as good. read more

This was my first time trying The dumpling lady. I hadn't heard about it from anyone. I was just walking around inside the optimist food hall and noticed the food menu. I'm a sucker for All types of dumplings. I asked the lady what she recommended on The dumpling side and she mentioned the Chengdu was her favorite. It had a nice flavor and a little bit of spice without being overpowering which was nice I also tried the Dan Dan noodles and also had a good mix of textures and flavor. I've had other versions of Dan Dan that had a much stronger peanut flavor. I wouldn't say that I know enough about Dan. Dan, to say if one is right or wrong overall I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. I would definitely want to try the soup dumplings the next time but I didn't get a chance this time around. read more

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Conveniently located inside the Optimist Hall, my daughter and I decided to try out a few places, and the dumpling lady was one of them. She did not disappoint; the young lady that took our order was patient with us as we did not know what we wanted yet and helped us decide on a few different things. Let me say everything came out very good. Delicious. We'll go back again for sure. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Awesome food!!! Dan Dan noodles are outstanding! I'm going back to try the bao buns with my kids!

Great dumplings and the sauce is a perfect addition!! Plus the added bonus of frozen dumplings to go so late night snacking made easy.

I'd grab their food but avoid their incompetent service provided by the untrained cashiers. Call to pick up but double check the bag. This is the third time I've gotten my order picked up with things missing. Gone back to ask for them, only to have a smart tone back at me. Someone was hired there without any true hospitality whatsoever and I hate that my experience has been this way. It wasn't peak time. If your cashiers are patient enough to get their nails done(as per her beautiful claws), and finish their conversations with each other before helping anyone--they can be patient enough to look over a simple order and not talk back to a customer that's picking up something that was missing. 4/5 - the food is always delicious. I'd loose 4 stars for service and give a solid 1 if it wouldn't pull the entire rating down. read more