When considering new places to eat, and in addition new places on YELP, the type of food matters. 1. The dumplings were amazing. 2. The green beans we added to the array were also awesome 3. the egg rolls were, you guessed it awesome We got the pork dumplings and the chicken dumplings. They were well prepared. The dipping sauces were the traditional style and quite good. As is my new tradition i tried to spicy mayo, it was spot on. Overall this is a really nice addition to our rotating go-to restaurant list. read more

I came here for dinner with a large group of 14 people on a Friday night and there was enough space to accommodate all of us (we pushed a couple tables together). We ordered through a kiosk and our food came out pretty quickly. The spring rolls were kind of cold and the fried rice was a bit salty in my opinion. The pork soup dumplings and chashu buns were good. Overall, the restaurant had a nice ambiance and I would return if I was craving soup dumplings and happened to be in the area. read more

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Food and packaging very different from before. Not good. Cheap. Not the same quality.

Do not google what kinds of things can happen when you eat raw pork. Do NOT do it. i ate here for the first time and will not be coming back. i ordered pork dumplings and the first bite texture was off, and chewy. Also, i should have realized it wasn't burning hot like they are suppose to be. Dumplings were raw, i checked chicken ones, i bite it, also raw. i checked one more dumpling, and they were raw as well. i told the server, if they looked normal to her but she said she would ask the kitchen. they said they looked normal, but that they could steam them again. But the 3 raw ones i opened were not replaced and they just steamed the ones i didn't open. I ended took them home, and microwaved them just to be safe. I'm actually now annoyed i payed for 22 bucks for 12 and they cheated me on 3. at 1.833333 per dumpling thats like $5.5 WTF? after cooking them, they were very tasty, but i will not be going back, service was indifferent too. One of the worst experiences i've had at a restaurant in a long time, and i'm booking my yearly physical early just do mention this. read more

Ugly Dumpling Express - dumpling 2 - Chinese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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2.5 stars! Ugh everything was kinda mediocre. We got the combo #1 and the only thing that was good was the spicy wontons. The egg rolls were so basic and had no flavor. The popcorn chicken was missing something. The different colors of the dumplings were weird. The truffle was not good. Don't keep them stacked up because they will overcook. Wasn't a lot of soup in the dumplings. Everything seemed to be frozen. The inside was fine and the seats were comfy. The had cute signs. Service was fine, they just take your order and bring it to the table. read more

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I was impressed by the great service (it was made so fast) and decent pricing - will come back

Do not eat here. The food came out cold, and had no flavor. I got the chicken fried rice and it tasted and looked like it was just plain rice and egg sautéed together. The chicken dumplings were cold, and the spring rolls tasted like water. Waste of money. read more

Only the soup dumpling was ok. The ramen and popcorn chicken were awful. The fried chicken tasted like dry jerky. Do not waste your money here. read more

Total incompetence here. I waited 20 minutes for cold pan fried dumplings. Order taker at the front forgot to put the number 1 combo in the computer but when we ordered it she remembered to ask what drink. We got the drink and not my friends food. Now we wait another 10 minutes for I'm guessing another cold food delivery to our table. The girl at the front is not even cleaning tables as people leave. She picks up the tray and walks away. No spray, no wipe down First time here and also the last. Never again. read more

Tasted like cheap, frozen Chinese heated in a Microwave! Paid for 3 fountain drinks only to find out that it was broken; got 3 cans of Diet Coke. NOT WORTH THE OVER $50 FOR 3 PEOPLE!!!! Don't bother..:go to Panda Express instead. Clarity: Wife got Chicken and Rice; flavorless, rice was mushy. Very plain. I got the Ramen bowl. The noodles were not homemade. Like the Ramen you get in the cheap packets. Broth had no flavor. The pork was tough. read more

Overpriced soggy dumplings that are bland and tasteless. Very disappointed after spending $15 on lunch for this. Also the woman working the front had a blank stare and zero ability to converse and explain the food and options. She just pointed when I asked a question and seemed annoyed to be there. read more

I was ecstatic to learn about this place and stopped in today for the first time. The dumplings were good, but bland. Steamed buns were good and the Shrimp noodles were flavorful. But the shrimp were small and very fishy, which I removed! It seems that you haven't replaced the employee that lacks customer service skills, she waited on me today. For $45 for lunch, not sure If it's worth trying again read more

Loved the food! We were with 4 other people and we all thought the food was fantastic. The service was excellent and the restaurant is spotless! Will be back! read more

We were just looking for a quick snack and shared an order of spicy pork wontons Yumm. So they were so good before we pulled off we placed an online order for spicy wontons but this time chicken pork n shrimp. Both orders were hot and fresh and had just enough chili for the perfect spice. Surprisingly we preferred the wontons with just pork. Umm they are a bit pricey because you only get 8 that are really small. read more

The restaurant was clean and modern. The food was delicious, I can't wait to try everything on the menu. read more

Ugly Dumpling Express - Spicy pork soup dumpling, tempura shrimp, scallion pancake - Chinese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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(Not paid, just a thorough review ) Another new spot in Frederick! Super happy about that. Right next to Kpot. Also extremely busy especially at night. Went there for lunch on 06Nov2024. Ordered quite a bit too! They do have combo options and standard fountain drinks along with boba. We ordered from the kiosk not realizing that was for take out and dine it was ordering at the counter . People who did order to-go were dining in though so that didn't seem to be an issue . Staff were friendly and attentive to clearing tables and keeping the dining area clean. The bathroom was clean as well. For dine in, your dumplings do arrive in a steam basket! So, to the food right? We ordered: pork wonton soup, cucumber salad, chicken soup dumpling, pork soup dumpling combo (it comes with fried rice, a drink, and spring rolls), pork and crab soup dumpling, pork shrimp and spinach soup dumplings. When you order to-go you get a utensil package that has the soup spoon, chopsticks, a fork, and napkins. You also get packets of black vinegar which is extremely convenient :). Since the restaurant is new there are some kinks to work out and that's ok! The wonton soup was a bit too salty but the wontons were good. The soup dumplings were good, they were a bit too steamed so the bottoms broke on some so we couldn't get soup in those . Addition of black vinegar and ginger is a must. The cucumber salad was crunchy but there wasn't much to it. I had the fried rice at home later that night. It was a bit greasy. I did add extra egg at home though. The spring rolls were fine. Giving this 4 stars because of the staff, the layout of the restaurant, and hoping to go back after giving them some time to work things out. I do recommend you giving it a try! read more

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We were super excited to go, and ended up leaving extremely disappointed. After noticing the pork inside our dumplings were raw, we also noticed mold on the bamboo baskets. We ended up tossing everything and just leaving. read more

Ugly Dumpling Express - Chinese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Tried to call ahead for my order... called about 7 x .. no one answered the phone ( I was about 13 mins out) By the time someone answered I am already in the parking lot... There's no one in the restaurant but the employees... so why not answer the phone?!! read more

Not a fan at all. Seemed like heated up previously frozen dumplings. My first visit is also my last. Best of luck. read more

Ugly Dumpling Express - View of the kitchen from the side seating. - Chinese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Been here 3 times. First time good, server was very attentive. Second visit we never got all of the items we ordered. Third visit, restaurant was busy, and service not as good. We had to ask for an item we had ordered. Also had to ask for refills on our drinks. We do enjoy the food, however service needs improvement. The hostess also needs help in improving her hospitality skills. read more

The wings were so juicy!! Absolutely delicious. We loved the Braised Beef Noodle Soup the most. The broth was so rich and tons of meat! The boba was just the right amount of sweet. The place looked really clean and the employees were really nice. read more

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terrible staff. the line cook wrote a heart on my paper when I am a minor. front desk women is always on her phone and was extremely rude and dismissive. Only good thing going for this place is the food. read more

Ugly Dumpling Express - Chinese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

ANOTHER BANGER!!! I love this new drink I tried it's a strawberry one and it's so good, service was fast and easy like always, definitely will go again read more

Delicious food and great ambience. Plus their takeout bags are really high quality. The staff are very friendly. The downside is the time it takes to get food. You would be served well to order ahead to reduce the wait time. read more

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The food was very good. The service was great. The restaurant was nice and very clean! Will definitely be back

We tried this place when they opened. We enjoyed trying all of the dumplings. My family definitely enjoy this place! Nice shop.

Had the soup dumplings they were terrific! The chicken fried rice was yummy, and the ramen was wonderful! Definitely a repeat weekly visit! A must try if you are a dumpling lover like me! read more

The food here is excellent. Everything is made fresh. I'd really love for them to offer some of the additional items from their full service menu like some of the noodle dishes, and especially the fried pork buns! read more

The soy garlic wings are crispy and flavorful. 10 out of 10. Garlic greens seasoned to perfection. 10 out of 10. Shrimp fried rice amazing. 10 out of 10 Spring rolls I didn't care for taste, as they, remind me of the ones you purchase from Costco and throw in the air fryer. 2 out of 10 Chicken dumplings were okay, keep in mind all their dumplings are steamed. So if you like fried dumplings this is not the place. 7 out of 10 Strawberry Green Tea 30 percent sugar. 10 out of 10 read more

It wasn't anything to write home about, but it was decent food. I always give a place to visits before I make a decision.So we will see what happens next time. read more

Ordered the soup dumplings and let me tell you guys absolutely amazing I got the crab ones they were so juicy and held all the flavor. I definitely recommend. Service was up to par and everything was exceptionally clean read more

Food was ok but not great. Very salty and there was a chicken bone in the chicken stir fried noodles.

I love this place! Stumbled across it a couple of days ago and have been there three times since. Now I don't like dumplings much so my review is based on the appetizers and other entrees. I could eat a crockpot full of the garlicky string beans alone. It's sad to see others didn't like this place but so far, I'll be there very often. Wait was kind of long on a Saturday so I suggest calling your order and waiting for the text that your order is actually ready. Enjoy! read more

I'd rate probably a 6.5/10 -- food is tasty, but not really worth the price in my honest opinion. I wouldn't tell someone they HAD to go here, but I do actually like the steamed bbq pork buns and the sauce they have for it. The sauce gives a nice spice to it. The soup dumplings aren't much to write home about, but the regular pork ones were my favorite out of the sampler. The service was good, better than a regular fast food restaurant. Ambiance was actually nice as well. The music was pretty soothing and not overly loud and the walls didn't make everyone's voices bounce around. They stayed true to roots when choosing the decor: I enjoyed the raised bar for singular diners and the stools were actually comfortable as well (which was surprising). read more

Tried this place in Frederick, MD for the first time. - Wonton Soup, generous portion (definitely for two), with eight Wonton. Very little taste or flavor, had a small amount grissel in the Wonton. - the spring rolls, not crispy at all (in case you are expecting them to be crispy). Very soft, and lack any special taste. The ingredients in the stuffing was blah! They are depending on the dipping sauce to provide the entire flavor profile. Sauce we tried was chili oil, which was medium hot. - steamed BBQ pork buns, they were ok. Best eaten quickly. - orange chicken with rice - opted for the fried rice. My dinner guest sampled this dish - vote was ... lacked sauce and flavor with taste was just ok. Staff were very friendly, and nice. Restaurant seemed nice and clean inside. Hope they can figure things out, will look to try again after the holidays. But, there are too many places we enjoy in the area to waste time at mediocreviile. read more

3.5. Such a cute aesthetic spot. Everything was good, just not great. We were disappointed that the cucumber salad was SO watery, like it hadn't been salted & dried before assembly. Fried egg rice = white rice with egg, not fried rice, but still decent. Probably will be back for the soup dumplings at least! read more

Love it plz try it you will love it try the orange orange chicken is my absolute favorite

I crave for dumplings all the times and this place is the great est. Go there. Everything is good.

PEFECT SERVICE, I got this super good smoothie... it was soooo good the food was so yum. I loveeee smoothies

Wow! Every time i come here, this place NEVER dissapoints! if you all want good food and AMAZING drinks, this is the spot for SURE!