This place is small and cute! The inside was very clean and cozy. We ordered on the kiosk machine, so we didn't really interact with the staff, but our food came out super quick! There were 3 of us, and we ordered a variety of dumplings to try and they were ALLLL amazing! I also got the spicy beef noodles. They had so much flavor and were delicious, but unfortunately a little too spicy for me to fully enjoy the whole meal. Overall, everything was really good and I'd definitely love to come back and try more of the menu! read more

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Highly recommend! Was in town picking up some friends from the airport and stopped by The Dumpling lady for lunch. It is located on the street so you will have to pay for parking. The inside is fairly small so we noticed a lot of people getting take out. Thankfully we were the only ones eating in so we got the family style table in the corner. It is a self order restaurant with 2 machines waiting for you. We ordered so much stuff! I got the scallion pancakes which were so good! I also got the veggie dumplings, chicken dumplings, and the shiitake chicken noodles. Everything was amazing! My friends also enjoyed their orders but be warned the chili peppers next to the orders are no joke. My friend got the spicy beef and those 3 chili's were accurate lol. I love this place and the staff that runs it is so sweet. I will definitely be back when I'm in Charlotte which will be soon! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Bottom - scallion pancakes, vegetable dumplings, chicken dumplings, shiitake chicken noodles. - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This was my first visit to Charlotte and I arrived starving. The Dumpling Lady was a perfect choice for a quick tasty meal. I devoured a lunch special- spicy beef noodles and pork and chive dumplings. Note: you have to get the same dumpling flavor for all 4 pieces. The spicy noodles are made with ground beef, veggies and their signature chili sauce and beef juices. The flavor was excellent and spicy- the restaurant scales say a 3, but I'd say it's a 4. I enjoyed every bite. read more

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Best dumplings in Charlotte! So happy they have a brick and mortar location now outside of the hussle and bustle of Optimist Hall. read more

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

Yes. Just yes. If you're debating getting food from here, just do it. Everything, and I mean everything, is delicious, flavorful and light. The ingredients shine, the spices kick and you want to come back bite after bite. The chili crisp is not for the weak, but man is it so delicious! read more

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

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I ordered takeout and this place was great! They only took like 4 minutes to have my food ready and packaged up. It's a smaller restaurant and I would definitely say it's more of a place I would want to do takeout rather than dine just based on my personal preference. I got the sweet pork belly dumplings and the garlic green beans. Both were so good and a perfect amount of food for 2 meals for me. It also came with a free side of rice which was a nice surprise and the flavor on everything was very good! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Sweet Pork Belly Dumplings and Garlic Green Beans (Sichuan Dish) - 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

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

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The owners of The Dumpling Lady are actually Asian so I was excited to try some authentic food! The server /manager inside was so nice and helpful with all of my questions. It's great to actually get some authentic street food in Charlotte! Loved the scallion pancakes and the leek pork belly. Really enjoyed my meal! Be aware of the spice levels! Excited to be back to try more items on the menu! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Scallion pancakes and pork belly with leek - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food was BOMBBB. I tried the chili chicken noddles and the veggie dumpling and they were Soo good but the noodle are spicyy , the service was peaceful and awesome, the place is very clean and nice to sit down with family to eat and chat , the music was good as well!!! Definitely recommend if you're looking for something new!!! read more

Good price! Good food! What else can I ask for? Service is decent. And the place is kept clean. I'll definitely return and often. read more

I ordered to go while at Hi-Wire across the street. I ordered Shrimp & Chicken dumplings, Pork & Chives dumplings and smashed cucumbers. Everything I ate was so tasty. However, I did not taste any shrimp in the dumplings so I suspect they packed me chicken dumplings. I ordered online and my food was ready on time. If you've never been to The Dumpling Lady it might be hard to miss. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Shrimp & Chicken, Pork & Chives and Smashed Cucumber - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This location offers a lot of the same items the main location offers. What I like is that they don't put the chili oil on top of the dumplings but offer it on the side. Everything was tasty. My favorite items were the Cumin Beef Noodles and the Fried Rice. The Cumin Beef Noodle had some spicy flavor but it wasn't too spicy. The noodles are thick and absorb all the flavor from the cumin sauce. The fried rice is light and airy. It was mild and was a delight to cool the palette. This location is small. There aren't many tables and it's not good for large groups. We only had 4 in our party and it was hard to eat family style with the available seats. Some guest left and we were able to move and make it easier to share the dishes. Customer service was phenomenal and the small group of employees were mighty. The Dumpling Lady Southend 327 W Tremont Ave Charlotte, NC 28203 (Review 31 in 2024 and 831 overall) read more

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

Had delivery to my hotel tonight from the dumpling lady. I have to say it I was very tasty. Although a bit on the oily side. I had the thin sliced pork belly with leeks. Loads of flavor. I bet this dish hot and fresh straight from kitchen would have been amazing. Also had scallion pancake. Really greasy but had great chew. Definitely a solid 4 stars. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Pork Belly & Leeks - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If you're on a long haul drive, let's say from New York down to Alabama and happen to stop in Charlotte and perhaps you stayed at the hotel near the airport, you should definitely order from here. I would say this is homestyle as dumplings get. I got the pan fried style with the Sichuan oil, the fried rice and then the obligatory tea. I did also pick up a mason jar of chili oil because I just needed some spice for the month and a half I was going to be spending in school. This will remind me of some of the dumplings I've had in Chinatown in New York City, even with the delivery, the edges were crispy as you can see in the pictures and the fried rice had chopped green beans in it. That was still fresh and had a good crunch. Portions are just right, I didn't feel uncomfortable after throwing down the dumplings & the rice. It wasn't oily or super greasy. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Dumplings that were still crispy with the edges on it - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Wonderful service from the time I walked in. The shrimp and chicken dumplings w/ a side of rice is my favorite!! Dumplings so soft and pillowy it makes me want to eat the entire bowl but it's so much food!! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Chicken and Shrimp dumplings with extra hot oil sauce - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Amazing authentic korean style food. The staff is personable and the tiny shop front make this place an unassuming hole in the wall that only locals truly visit. Highly recommend! read more

Now that I've been here a few times I'd like to update my review. Still awesome! Key word: Consistent. Every visit the staff are friendly, helpful and patient. The food is crazy good (cumin beef this time). 5 or so visits now and I'm all in on this place! PS The grocery items are definitely a must see. read more

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This place absolutely blew me out of the water and I'm shocked there aren't more reviews. We stumbled on this place while getting ready for trivia at Hi-Line. Service was a bit slow and the food is on the expensive side, but it was SERIOUSLY delicious. Like totally unexpected, I need to order something else to go before I leave kind of delicious. We go the pork rice bowl. Lots of pork and mushrooms in a very savory sauce. Then we got the pork and chive dumplings. They make their noodles fresh every day and you could absolutely tell. The bite was nice and the flavor of the filling was great. I also loved the addition of the lace around the dumplings. The place is fairly small, but there's some seating inside and out. They also have Japanese snacks and a cool mural, which is very fun! read more

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

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Not one to leave reviews but this place slaps! Haven't had a bad thing here and the service and always fast and friendly. Had the spicy beef noodles today and it literally cured my raging hangover :) read more

I love this place. The dumplings and noodles are so good. I really like the chili crisp oil. I also like the self automated ordering screen. It is nice to have a self service option. I like the seating available outside. The space inside also has seating. The food came out quick. read more

10/10 customer service I loved the decoration and vibe of the place. Would recommend to anyone that wants good tasting noodles and dumplings. read more

Day 1 of opening and I was customer #3! If you've been to TDL before, expect the same. Yummy food, nice people! For day 1, they had it mostly down. There was a wait for food but that is expected as they work out their kinks. Have a few new dishes on the menu that I tried. SOOOO excited they are here in southend. What a great addition and so happy they FINALLY opened!!! Cant wait to come here every week for lunch. Overall: 4.7/5 - met my expectations for TDL. Great job team! Cant wait to eat here in the future. Delicious food. Food: 4.8/5 - got the lunch combo. Pork belly and leeks noodles and pork belly and chives noodles. The noodles were a new dish, so good!! A more modern chinese place with bomb food. Flavor profile hits the spot. Expect spicy though! Service: 4.5/5 - they just opened and I was probably their 3rd customer. Nothing to complain about! Nice people. Would be great if in the future once they settle in, to give recommendations to customers on their new dishes and newish menu. Vibes: 4.5/5 - great spot for a quick, casual lunch. Clean on the inside! Other: street parking parallel or parking inside the apartment garage when you first enter read more

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I wouldn't recommend visiting here an hour prior to close. You will be offered a limited menu. I can only assume that they are going all in with COVID service. Even though everyone around them is offering full menus until closing, Dumpling Lady is paying homage to the past by saying no to more money. I'm not sure what the long-term goal here is other than closing an hour earlier in the future. Perhaps the end game is the close the restaurant permanently. They sure have the correct model to make that an inevitability. Good luck... read more

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

First time trying this place and would highly recommend. I did a pick up order and within 15 minutes my order was ready. This location doesn't have much parking around but the food makes up for that. I ordered the fried pork buns, the chili chicken noodle lunch combo with sweet pork belly dumplings and a cane cola. The fried pork buns were light, flavorful and soft with each bite. The sweet pork belly dumplings were by far my favorite, it was sweet tangy and the pork was so juicy. If you like spicy you will love the chili chicken noodles. It was packed with delicious spice and the heat was a medium at best. Highly recommend this place for fresh, handmade dumplings and mouthwatering noodle bowls. read more

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they have a pretty decent lunch special deal on weekdays. we tried the beef cumin noodles and the pork and chive dumplings. this is more of a fast casual / takeout spot but it's also good if you're looking to save a little bit of money. noodles were a great level of spice and a pretty large portion. dumplings were also pretty good - 12 for $11 so not too expensive either! read more

For takeout: From order to leaving with only a few orders in line was no more than 10 minutes. Perfectly fine by me. The dumplings are of good size, and the filling is flavorful and isn't just meat mush. Even after a 20 minute ride, they stayed crisp and warm. There's enough in one order that someone with a good appetite will be satisfied but not stuffed. If you're like me and don't deal well with spice, get the spicy sauce on the side and just use a smidge. It's good, but it's pretty hot. read more

I've been a fan since the food truck days so checking out the new location was a no brainer. I love their vegetarian options and wanted to try the crispy tofu and green bean noodle bowl which was delish as well as the veggie dumplings. It's a busy area so parking is a headache. read more

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

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I'm unbelievably obsessed with the dumpling lady. I have been to both locations, south end and optimist. They are both great but I prefer the south end location. The dumplings are amazing - I feel like they are bigger at the south end location. They also add something to the bottom of the pan for the dumplings and it creates this lacy crunchy bottom that soaks up the amazing chili oil. You can't leave without trying the scallion pancake - it's one of my favorite things I've ever eaten. This location is pretty small, only a few tables to eat in. Highly recommend!! read more

I noticed that my food was bland from this location. I ordered the Nei Jiang Beef and my noodles were overcooked and the broth was bland. I asked for shrimp & chicken potstickers however, I noticed I was given just chicken. I enjoyed them so I didn't complain. I would like the food to be consistent to the original Noda Optimist Hall location. The prices are also more at this location. read more

I really enjoyed trying the dumpling lady! It's a great location with a few parking guest spots in the deck near by. They also have free street parking. It's also in walking distance to many bars. I loved the pork dumplings. The sauce was spicy which I love - might be too much for some people so you may want it on the side! I also tried the noodles which were a little too al dente for my liking...I may give it another go another time since they are a new location. The pork was great though. The service was really quick and the employees were helpful. Overall a great experience and I can't wait to go again! read more

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Great food and good value. Very nice staff and quick pick up time. We always get the Dan Dan noodles, shiitake chicken noodles, and buns, but we look forward to trying more items soon! read more

Casual and convenient dumpling place. Had low expectations, but surprisingly good. Good for sharing. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Veggie Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles, Soup Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So so good!! Everytime I come here it is super fast and delicious. You can tell it is very fresh and home made. They even threw in a free order of pork buns which was so nice! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Pork & Chives Shrimp & Chicken Fried Pork Buns Fried Rice Side - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

As someone who loves noodles and has tried a LOT of noodle spots, this restaurant exceded expectations. The noodles were the perfect consistency and the portions were substantial. Beware that the noodles are on the spicier side. Lastly, the green beans were SO addicting, highly recommend. The staff were so friendly and helpful and checked in on me several times. This is definitely a casual place with indoor and outdoor seating perfect for a lunch bite. read more

The Dumpling Lady - Spicy Beef, Garlic Green Beans (with rice) - Vegan - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Such good food! I would love to meet the actual Dumpling Lady to give her my thanks. The scallion pancakes are my favorite here along with their in-house chili oil. read more

First time here, we did not know what to get; it's so many options! My friend and I were so excited, but it took us a minute to decide. The man at the counter was so helpful and so patient he made us feel very comfortable. He broke down the menu for us with customer favorites and gave us plenty of options! I decided on the lunch combo: the chili chicken noodles (super spicy) I love spicy food but this was extremely spicy lol and the shrimp and chicken dumplings, I also ordered the green beans (delicious)! My friend ordered the Braised Pork Belly Rice Bowl and also the Sweet Short Ribs with rice and we wash it down with lemonades (yummy). We had so much food we shared, of course, I liked everything she ordered opposed to my food lol. The braised pork belly sauce paired perfectly with the rice and green beans. The green beans were definitely delicious. The rice was so fluffy. The restaurant has limited seating inside, but it's also has limited seating outside as well. Nice and clean can't wait to go back! read more

The Dumpling Lady - Lots of food! So yummy can't go wrong! - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The kids and I popped in on a Saturday afternoon. They were empt, I did get what the cashier suggested which was a bowl of pork buns and chicken dumpling. And let me tell you I wasn't my money. everything was sooooo bland and flavorles. The buns and pork was dry it was just awful. And that says a lot from me. I would give super G a 10star compared to them. And I had 4 friends that did the taste test with me. Some couldn't swallow the food smh. never again from us read more

The Dumpling Lady has amazing dumplings and outstanding noodle dishes! I also really enjoy the chicken with dried chilis, the green beans, and the eggplant. You really can't go wrong! read more

I ordered from here via DoorDash! I was surprised when I got the food it was still hot! I got the pork belly dumplings and scallion pancakes!! the dumpling melted in my mouth, i order from here weekly and the quality is always the same!! read more

Love this place! The food is always amazing and everyone is nice. Comes out pretty quickly too! We are super excited they opened in this location read more

The Dumpling Lady - Pork buns and pan fried dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina