This place is great! Clean, fast, fresh! The fast casual concept is fun and the flavors are so good! Spicy when you want it- don't sleep on the steamed buns! The staff made great recommendations and I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

The most impersonal service- order at the counter, long wait for food when the restaurant was empty. After the food was finally delivered to the table, there was no follow up with servers. My ramen broth was flavorful but lukewarm- bao bun was over steamed to the point of mush. Also, very overpriced for such poor quality food and service- never again! read more

Try the sesame balls! OHMYGOSH! Dining outside on the sidewalk is atmospheric, and on good-weather nights, it adds something to the experience, as inside when it's crowded it can get quite loud. Service was good; everyone is always helpful, and there are often questions about the dishes and options. read more

There was something for everyone - even the pickiest of eaters were happy. Everything was so flavorful! We also came too early and got there before they opened, but they were considerate and so accommodating, despite the poor planning on our part. Would most definitely very highly 1000/10 highly recommend!! Mala Noodles a must! read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - There was something for everyone - even the pickiest of eaters were happy. Everything was so flavorful!! Mala Noodles a must! - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

What in the middle America is this place? Everything is flavorless chewy dough floating is salty oil with a handful of green onions. Zero flavor. The sauce didn't cling to the noodles. The dumplings were rubbery. We are traveling across the country and our group was so excited after hearing it well recommended by a local. Even the garbage can member of our group couldn't finish his meal. Calling it the equivalent of the Pizza Hut of Italian food feels apt. The place was clean and the food was hot but that's about the most generous thing I can say. read more

I really don't know what happened to this place. It used to be my go to when in Little Rock. I tell everyone about it. Today I went and ordered peanut noodles with pork belly. The peanut noodles had a puddle of peanut water at the bottom, no flavor and completely disappointing. Pork belly was soggy and seemed to be soaked in water. Dumplings weren't fully steamed. I couldn't even eat it. read more

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Excellent service experience over the phone placing the order and them when picking it up. The food is incredible and is real meat filling vs fillers. Big wide open space in the restaurant that looked clean. read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - Pan fried chicken potstickers - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Food and boba is usually good so my 3 stars are based on past experience to be fair. This visit was worth ONE. Service has gone way down. The guy was not helpful at the order station; I asked how much the steamed dumpling are since the new menu didnt show it on the dumplings page, his reponse, "i duno i eat here for free." Okay... i wanted the potstickers because theyre always good, he said heads up theres a 30 min wait on the potstickers... no problem i like the steamed as well and as i was in a rush, i ordered the steamed dumplings to go instead... and still waited 30 mins for those. They were hardly apologetic about the "miscommunication" as they called it. I wont be in any hurry to come back again. read more

Food is delicious! I really enjoyed the bao buns with pork belly and combination of a peanut topping. read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Saw that Three Fold had several strong reviews and decided to place a to go order on our way through Little Rock. I appreciated that the website had an easy to navigate menu with photos and loved that they had a pick two to more easily try multiple items. We purchased the pick two of pork dumplings (5 in an order) and the scallion noodles (a sizeable portion!). The pork dumplings were tender and delicious - the handmade preparation makes a difference. I recommend going with a spicier dipping sauce - we regretted our mild choice. The scallion noodles were perfect - tender and flavorful. The chicken was roasted in big chunks that easily pulled apart and there is the best caramelized onion flavor throughout the dish with the scallions. My husband and I shared our choose two for a light lunch (about $20) and it was great. read more

The service and ambiance were amazing, but the food was subpar considering the price. read more

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I visited Three Fold in Little Rock for a Friday lunch meeting after it came highly recommended by my partner's family. The restaurant immediately gave a great first impression--clean, well-organized, and welcoming. I appreciated the open kitchen concept where you can see the team working and the chef managing orders with care and attention. This is a walk-up counter-service restaurant, and once you place your order, the food is brought to your table. Seating is open and plentiful--even during lunch hour, we had no trouble finding a comfortable spot. I ordered the Half & Half Bowl (half dumplings, half noodle soup) with pork as my protein, medium spice level, and all the available toppings. When the dish arrived, I noticed there was very little broth--barely a quarter inch at the bottom of the bowl. That was a bit disappointing for a noodle soup. The dumplings were well-steamed with good texture and temperature, though I found them lacking in internal flavor. The noodles, unfortunately, were overcooked and mushy, which made the soup less enjoyable overall. On the positive side, the pork was delicious--tender, flavorful, and clearly the highlight of the dish. As someone who loves a good noodle and dumpling combo, I was hoping for a bit more balance and depth in flavor. That said, my partner absolutely loved her meal, and it's clear this place has a strong following. I'm chalking my experience up as a possible off day and would be open to giving them another try. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Little Rock. I usually get the dumpling plate with chicken but occasionally get the half and half which is half order of noodles and half order of dumplings with your choice of protein. Their veggie dumplings are also really good. The service is quick as you order at the counter. Both locations are nice and have a modern, clean look. They also offer catering which I have had multiple times and the quality of food is not sacrificed. Their fried sesame balls are always a favorite as well. read more

The food was OK. The broth was a bit flavorless. They're vegan. Options are basically none, you have to find your way around the menu. The staff is very unfriendly. It reminds me of a restaurant that has regulars, and everyone else is treated like an interloper. It's a restaurant in an office building. It was clean, but the staff not so friendly. read more

WHYYYYYYY?! WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS? NOBODY ASKED FOR THIS! Three Fold was my favorite most tried and true restaurant in Little Rock. I loved the half and half and it's GONE. Why would you get rid of the one thing that everyone loved for a generic menu that could be gotten at any bao bun place in the United States. I'm distraught. read more

The only thing wrong with my visit today is that I didn't have a friend to share with so I could have tried more stuff. I got the dumplings and they were fabulous. Light, airy, fresh and full of yummy flavor. Arriving just before the dinner hour started, the dining area was quiet. It was also clean, including the soda fountain area. My dumpling order didn't take very long until it was ready and I cleared the bowl. Next time, I'll split noodles and dumplings. Delicious! [Review 21118 overall - 324 in Arkansas - 81 of 2024.] read more

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Exceptional in its simplicity. No frills, no clutter; a paired down menu that focuses on what is done well and nothing else. The complex textures are what food from here offers that don't show up other places. Tastes good, too. The inside is nearly stark. It's white, it's open, it's slightly barren. For what you're going for it's fitting. This isn't about an experience (sights, sounds, smells, and flavor), it's simply about flavor here. Not to say the staff isn't hospitable or the setting isn't enjoyable (the woman who rang up our order was helpful when given my patented 'narrow it down to two/three and which ever the staff says first is selected by me' approach) or that the seating is torture (it's ok)- the focus is on the ingredients and the product. Had a late lunch on an early April afternoon on the patio. It was relatively quiet: a pleasant disconnect while out of town if only for an hour on the way to Hot Springs. I had the potstickers (pork, obviously) and the sesame balls (hint, this was the star of the show), the Scientist had the half and half (dumplings- chicken, noodles with lightly pulled chicken) and carrot slaw. The sesame balls- light, doughy, delightful; but the magic is in the transient nature of the texture through the bite and chew. There's some pull, then a feel of slight crunch from the seeds, it turns ever so (a good thing) gritty towards the end. These are just fun to eat mindfully, thinking about what it is you're doing, and how the eventual sesame paste (maybe some mung bean with tamarind amalgam) shows up like like a sophomore for a post-survey level humanities class. The potstickers: wrapper is thin, well-fried, crispy and chewy at the same time. Again, texture. Nothing earth-shattering from the taste perspective with regard to the filling. Good, loose pork mixture. Topped with scallions and a fun crunchy lattice likely leftover from the batter while frying. The dumplings were full and doughy. The mixture inside was covered up by the noodle of the dumpling. The noodles were thin, light, fun to grab at with chopsticks. The chicken was perfectly cooked, though not much more than chicken in the taste arena. The sauces offered were depthy, though not especially deep with various levels of heat. I got the hot- it was a step under what I was looking for (though a poison level was offered, and this was probably more my speed), but the soy with the chili did have me tipping up the dipping sauce cup at the end of the meal. Recommended. More of a 3.5 star rating, but I was out of town and anything that's novel (somehow I get more generous on out of town food than that close to home) gets the bump up rather than the rounding off. Remember: this is about the food, not the service or the aesthetic! read more

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Honestly super disappointed! Spent $80 had a hair in my dumpling they offered to remake but I just asked to have it removed. Pretty much everything was flavorless besides the fried chicken appetizer which was decent. Not worth the money though, Will not return. read more

Incredibly sorry to have to write this. Something drastically wrong has happened at this restaurant. So my husband and I went last night. Everything is different. The base is off on the noodles, number one. The noodles are now I'm convinced grocery store bought dried spaghetti, number two. There are now three distinct flavors and you cannot adjust the heat, three. No more side of carrots slaw. They don't serve it. Five. If you order the pork bowl, it is no longer tender, shredded pork. It is cubed pork belly. That floats around your bowl like a sad game of hide and seek. Six.... I sadly could go on. Somebody had a bright idea to change this once really excellent restaurant. What a loss. I really loved those noodles. read more

Three Fold Noodles brings all your dough favorites together. Stop here if you want noodles, dumplings, and/or buns. You can do half and half or commit fully. You order first, pay, and then sit patiently with your table number. The food comes to you. While waiting, grab your utensils, water, and napkins around the other side of the wall. It's tucked away. I tried the dumplings and a bun. Dumplings have a nice texture and the dough was a good level of thickness. Thick enough to go keep the filling in but thin enough so it's not taking over. The filling generous too. The bun was butter toasted and thick! I'm use to the small and soft buns. Three folds buns are thick, crispy on the outside, and pillowy on the inside. It's big and makes a great sandwich. I loved the toppings and the flavorful pieces of tofu. It was a knock out order for me. Next time, I'll top of off with some pickled carrots for brightness. Good job team! read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - Vegetarian Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

The food was good, but the service was not. Whenever I'm someplace new I turn to yelp to see the hidden gems or the places I'd otherwise miss. I read the experiences of others and look at the pictures to decide will this be a new and enjoyable culinary experience. The food was delicious. It's exactly what you would expect, a new take on old classics, and it didn't disappoint. The "bun sandwich" was the real MVP while the half and half bowl was good. The space is a gentrified, wide open space with everything painted white and utilitarian. Looks and not comfort are what they're going for. I guess it keeps you from loitering after your meal, because the seats are none too comfortable. Let's talk service. The woman at the counter acted bothered that we were there. She seemed disinterested as we ordered. My wife had to ask her about our choices and if she had and suggestions. Her response of our choice of spice level was as if we were. Holders, being spoken to by an adult. While I don't begrudge our choice, and I'll never likely be in Little Rock again, I wouldn't frequent this place again. read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Pretty pricey for what it is and food is inconsistent depending on who the cook is. Presentation is nice though as well as service

These dumplings were so good!!! The workers were friendly, the vibes were good. You've got to try them! read more

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Tried this place for the first time and it was ok. The noodles were very good, but no options for fried dumplings on their "$20 Set". Ordered the pot stickers to circumvent this and they were just ok. Filling the was missing something. When the noodles came, I asked for some extra soy sauce or maybe some hot sauce and was told the soy was already in the noodles. Was offered some chili oil. It added some heat, but flavor was missing. Same with the sauce for the pot stickers. Nothing on the table to adjust/enhance the dish to my taste. The noodles were house made and had great texture. Pork belly was bland and missing a pop that you normally can find in a noodle place. Like I said, just ok. Might try it again and bring my own sauce. lol read more

Simply put, this restaurant has been a local favorite for myself and many others in the community. It's one of those unique places that I've always recommended to friends, family, and colleagues visiting the area. Unfortunately the new menu has not translated well. Although making changes and adaptations to stay innovative and relevant is never a bad thing for a business, perhaps the owners/chef, should take some cues from some of the more recent reviews and consider bringing back a few of their original/staple menu items that made them so popular and successful in the first place. read more

I landed at LIT around 1130A and had a 2hr drive ahead of me. I swung by Three Fold on my way out of town to get lunch to go. I asked the guy at the register what I should get. He suggested a Half + half bowl. It's half noodles and half dumplings. I chose pork as my protein and I went with the second most spicy option. It only took 5-10 minutes to make. I thought that was pretty quick. The dumplings were excellent. I prefer the noodle to be a little thinner but they were still very good. The came with some kind of chili soy sauce. It had a little kick but nothing too bad. The half with the noodles were topped with pickled veggies with the shredded pork on the side. I'm pretty sure the spicy level I chose related to the sauce on the noodles. I'll probably try the most spicy next time. Again, really good flavor. I'll be back in Little Rock in the near future so I'm going to have to add Three Fold into the rotation. read more

I used to go here almost every week until they changed the menu almost completely. At first it was actually really good (still mad about the taro chips disappearing along with the old bao bun) and then they got rid of the pork belly a week ago, which was my new favorite thing. If anything happens to the potstickers, I'm done. That being said, I've never had a bad experience with the food here. read more

Oh Kay I don't give a 5 star but wen I give u a 4 u are there, me and my wife ate here for lunch my first time eating dumplings like tht and they was fye I got chicken and beef with my sauce hot, good food and good service we will be back I promise u tht.... read more

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Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling is located in Downtown Little Rock with (metered) street parking available. I found this place on Yelp and figured I would order noodles and dumpling for a late lunch for my birthday since I like to carry on the tradition of eating noodles, as it is a sign of longevity. After looking over the menu board, I ended up purchasing: Chicken Salad, $12.49 prior to tax- For any of the dishes, you are able to choose your protein of chicken (which is what I picked), tofu and pork. I had requested for the dressing on the side, which was a scallion oil based dressing that was really good. This salad comes with picked vegetables, picked cabbage, a brown tea egg and large lettuce leaves. I thought this salad was very good and loved the flavor of the vegetable slaw and picked vegetables. But I would have preferred for the lettuce used to be chopped into bit size pieces. Instead they were very large leaves (makes me think that either the employee was too lazy to chop the pieces themselves or they were short staffed a failed to have time to do so). Half & Half, $13.89 prior to tax- This entree comes with two half size portions of signature noodles & dumpling bowl. For the protein, I picked pork for both. I thought this would be a good dish to pick since you get to have 2 different choices. But the portion size of this entree is on the small side. This came in a count of 6 pork dumpling and a very small portion of noodles. I didn't think the noodles were that good and felt they were rather average. The noodles itself had an off taste. The pork dumpling were standard. Wouldn't recommend ordering this dish again and felt this was sub par. Taro Chips, $3.49 prior to tax- Something I don't see on a menu every day, decided to order this side dish. The taro chips were great however, they were not salted evenly. Some of the chips had way too much salt and some didn't have any. There was a lot of salt leftover at the bottom of the bag. ------------------------------- (Total= $34.06, after tax) Service was friendly. I appreciated that I was offered a cup to get water while I waited for my to go order. Wait time was actually very quick, maybe less than 10 minutes? Not sure if my food was fully made to order in such a short time. The food filled both my husband and I (and our little girl dog got some too) that I thought was average. I don't see myself coming back or really recommending this place to others. read more

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I guess I hadn't figured out in advance that this was a fast casual kind of place, so I had to reset my expectations. This one is quite cavernous inside, so there's not a huge danger of being stuck without food. The options are various iterations of noodles and dumplings, and most of them offer a choice of tofu as a protein. I was quite pleased for the option to get a bowl of half noodles and half dumplings. I was also frankly kind of surprised at how good of a portion it was. That was a solid half-dozen dumplings plus noodles and several fried tofu pieces. A bit of pickled cabbage rounded out the flavor quite nicely. Their spice levels are apparently decided by what hot sauce you get on the side. I have to say, the top level, "poison" did not really impress me. I could easily eat that stuff straight up. Their hot tea looked like a legit Chinese brand. I'd say the food was good but not perfect. However, as fast casual goes, it was better than most. read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - Oolong tea - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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I came here for lunch with high expectations because of the other reviews. I had a hard time deciding between the half and half and a soup. I went with the half and half with pork as my protein. The noodles were good, but the dumplings were de lish. Next time I'll get only dumplings. I also had to try the sesame balls, and they were a sweet ending to my carb-fest. I'm not local, so I don't know if or when I'll be back, but I hope to try some of the other dishes here. Service was good, you order at the counter and they bring the food when it's ready. read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - Half & Half with pork. - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

We have been very excited to try the new menu at Three Fold and went there for a lunch date. We had been under the impression that they were keeping the old menu items and were just adding a few new things. Sadly, we were wrong, and the new menu is way overpriced and a sad remnant of the original food. I got the Mala noodles,and the broth/sauce that they used to have is no more, and the noodles were sitting in a spicy oil that was lacking a lot of flavor. My boyfriend got the scallion noodles and they were slightly better in flavor, but we were both very off-put by the cold chicken served on the side. It was quite reminiscent of sliced chicken you might get in a deli? We also missed the pickled vegetables and noticed that the portion sizes were MUCH smaller. Overall, we were very disappointed with our meal and sadly, we won't be returning unless they switch back to the original dishes. For the two of us including tip it cost $55 and we just no longer think that it's worth the money read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - The Noodles + Dumplings Set - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Food was average, but we come from the NY area, so probably good for the area here in the Mid West. The Pott Stickers, though, were very good. Thick lining, with very crispy side But the reason for the 2 star review was that we ordered Pott Stickers. They said it'd be a 15 minute wait, which is fine. However they forgot about us, and we had to remind them at the 30minute mark that they forgot our food... read more

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We were recommended this restaurant by a few friends and it did not disappoint! We stopped in while passing through Little Rock and really enjoyed our experience. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant is really nice and is in the heart of downtown. I got the half noodles and half dumplings medium heat with a side of the hot sauce for extra heat. I very rarely can finish a full meal, but it was so good I left the bowl completely empty! My bf got the pot stickers and it was so filling, he couldn't even finish it all! If you're in the area, drop in and get your noodle fix! read more

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We've been fans since the beginning and excited to try the updated menu and now am grieving. The pan fried dumplings are always delicious, but expensive. The new angel hair like noodles remind me of a cheap fast food Italian place and does not hold the flavor of the broth as well as the previous noodles. The mala noodles just taste like spice and pepper, with the peanut noodle just tasting of watery peanut. The to-go packing has changed and does not appear to be recyclable or reusable. Why change a good thing, three fold? Overall disappointed in current offerings. read more

This is a really nice concept restaurant with a limited but tasty menu which is served at four levels of spice, mild, medium, spicy and "poison". We dropped in right after they opened, which turned out to be a good choice as it filled quickly with a lunch crowd with accompanying longer lines. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The condiment and utensil counter is somewhat inconveniently located around the corner from the ordering area. For menu choices, I had their dumpling soup which I ordered at a spicy level. I opted for the pork dumplings which I thought were really tasty. It had plenty of flavorful broth which contained shredded pickled carrots and what I believe was turnip. Maybe the shredded size of the veggies was too fine as they seemed to get tangled together in a clump at the bottom of the bowl. We ordered a tasty Three Fold salad which shared the same shredded pickled veggies as well as some cabbage and a hard boiled egg plus cilantro and romaine lettuce. The green sauce which came as a side, I assume was supposed to be a spicy addition as I had ordered it medium. But it had little zing at all. But we both liked the salad quite a bit. My wife had the noodle bowl with tofu which I tried, and it seemed like a light satay sauce was at the base of its flavor. As for beverages my wife had a soda drink while I had a can of Pinot Grigio wine, which was a fun treat for lunch. 12 oz of wine is plenty and a great value for $5. Overall we both thought this was a great little restaurant and hope they franchise soon so we can see them out west where we live. Unfortunately the wine option won't be available in our community due to nutty liquor laws. But if I'm in Little Rock. I'll be sure to pop over for another round of the tasty food at Three Fold. read more

Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling - Dumpling soup. - Chinese Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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This place is no frills, simple menu. So if you like dumplings & noodles, come on! The dumplings are not like gyoza or potstickers.. they have a pork filling and thick wrapper but filling & tasty! We tried one dumpling soup & one half & half combo in poison heat level Not hot... Just the flavor of chili oil so don't be afraid! The soup was so delicious & prefer that one over the 2 because it let you have all the flavor at once. Parking is street parking & you order at the counter and they'll bring it to you. They also clean up after you're done eating. They have 2 big rooms for seating so bring some friends & the food comes out quick so good option for a lunch hour if you're back in office read more

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Stopped in during a road trip and liked what we had, albeit pricey. The dumpling soup and noodle bowl were tasty, but the noodle bowl was better in my opinion. The Thai tea was pretty typical. Pretty place with good service though read more

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Convinced whoever decided to change the menu and increase the prices for bland, food with skimpy portions is insane. They really turned what was once a great restaurant to one that I don't even see being profitable in the long run. This used to be my #1 restaurant to recommend in Little Rock but now I advise people against going. I used to have to control myself from eating my entire meal in one sitting but now it's too nasty to even finish!!! read more

Menu change. All of our favorites have been removed from the menu or modified. The modifications resulted in thicker dumplings, awful noodles, cold chicken, less broth, fewer choices on sauces and sides. We are so upset by the menu changes, this was our favorite restaurant. read more