Honest thing is the name of this place in Niles but it's still actually great. It has dumplings and looks kind of sketchy. What A Dumpling is located in the Super H Mart in the food court so you go to the counter and then find a table. Of course it gets crowded. The food is kind of expensive but you get a lot and it's also fresh. Coming here the first time we had no idea it was actually inside this but we still found it after looking awhile. It's in a location of this popular international grocery store. The food court is pretty close to the entrance so it wasn't that hard to get to. A hard thing was finding a table because it was busy. You order at the counter and then take it to a table. Also the inside of the place smells fishy. That's how all of these are it seems. It's about $17 for the Vegan Dumplings. These are filled with chives, napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and zucchini. Get these fried or steamed. There's other options with meats in these. Got to say it was pretty great for being in a food court. It's located in the store in Civic Center Plaza. They're even open for the weekends. read more

What A Dumpling - Vegan Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

We got the triple dumpling soup. It was so hot and hearty. They're pretty generous with the number of dumplings too. Friendly and efficient service. This is located in the food court of the Super H-Mart. read more

What A Dumpling - Triple dumpling soup - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Great spot for handmade Korean dumplings. The skin is thin with a slight chew. They're all pretty juicy too. This is probably my favorite restaurant in the Hmart food court. They sell galbitang along with all the dumpling-related foods, so I'm curious if it's good. I'll have to try it one day. The dumplings and the soups are priced pretty high when compared to other Korean dumpling spots, but I think the prices are fair for the labor and quality. read more

What A Dumpling - Pork, beef, kimchi - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Can't ever leave this food court without the traditional fried dumpling. Had the special beef rib soup and the broth is so flavorful. Owner is soooo kind and we are very grateful for her and her cooking! read more

The broth here is real. You can tell it's house made, not from a package. The Galbitang is tender and the dumplings are solid and fresh. Best spot in the food court for a real meal. read more

Good dumpling bought a bag 48.00 in their freezer. I had the dumpling and Ramen soup it had tofu. The dumplings were delicious. The broth was good. It tasted like that spicy Ramen broth in the Ramen noodles. I think it might've even been that spicy Ramen broth that you buy in the store. It had some soft tofu in it was 1299 and if you get a carry out container, it's a dollar , we're in tough times everything is inflated read more

What A Dumpling - Good dumpling $$$ 48.00 bag of dumpling 1 - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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My daughter and I love What a Dumpling. The lovely woman who works there is what makes it so special for my daughter and I. She is always so kind remembers my daughter's order. They also have vegan dumplings which even my picky vegan husband has given a thumbs up to. read more

Just an ok experience. I thought we were going to a restaurant until I pulled up into the parking lot. Food station is located in he H-Mart shopping center. Food was hot but bland. And because it is in the shopping center, there are other food stations there, so you have to basically look for a place to eat. There are tables there, but they serve all of the food stations. Price-wise, I thought it was expensive for what we got. Definitely would not go out of my way to eat here. read more

What A Dumpling - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

The owner probably thinks I'm silly because I always order the #11 spicy dumpling ramen with nothing but shin broth, noodles, and dumplings. She's very sweet and accommodates my bizarre request every time. It's the only restaurant in the food court my children will eat because they love spicy ramen but don't want any of the toppings! So my kids eat the ramen, and they let me have their dumplings. The serving portion is very generous, so both my children get full from one bowl. I also really like the fried dumplings! read more

What A Dumpling - spicy dumpling ramen - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

The employee that took my order was super nice. However, I guess I didn't look carefully when I ordered. I got the triple dumpling soup that comes with no noodles. The triple dumpling soup comes with 3 traditional, 3 beef, and 3 kimchi. Dumplings were well made and did not taste like the frozen ones from a grocery store. In fact, the dumplings were very juicy and the fillings were perfectly cooked. It was very expensive for what I received. It's about 3 for me, I would have liked to see at least a bowl of white rice accompany my meal. Since, the older woman was very kind. I'll give this place a 4. Just remember, to order another dish if you do decide to get a dumpling soup. read more

What A Dumpling - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

We stumbled across What A Dumpling on accident inside the Civic Center. This ia mega Korean store! It's absolutely awesome. Along the perimeter, there are shops and many restaurants. The very nice lady greeted us, took our order, and gave us our food in about 5min. We got the traditional pork dumplings and a order of the beef. The pork was a little better, but both were very tasty!!! They tasted fresh, weren't greasy, and popped with flavor The prices were reasonable. About 30 bucks for 2 orders and soda. If you are looking for some great dumplings gs, check What a Dumpling out!!! read more

Good dumplings. Hidden away in Super H mart. They had a nice food court. Would definitely recommend.

As a person who absolutely loves a good dumping, these were fabulous. You could taste they were freshly made and the texture was perfect. The lady helping us was super friendly too. Definitely recommend!!!! read more

A stand inside HMart that specializes in all kinds of Korean dumplings? Sign me up, coach! There are pictures/descriptions of all the dishes so have no fear ordering here. (Anyways I don't think you can go wrong with whatever you get.) read more

The beef dumplings I ordered were great + the hospitality was superb! The family that run the shop were very kind, and friendly! I plan on returning in the near future! read more

I'll be honest, 3/5 is a valid rating for most people. This place isn't cheap, and the portions are small. BUT I personally think the dumplings are worth it. I don't order dumplings from restaurants because they're generally reheated packaged ones from the grocery store with an upcharge. The ones from What A Dumpling are truly homemade though: the skin is thin yet chewy and the filling isn't salty or artificial-tasting. I'm a bit biased, so I'm willing to pay a couple extra dollars for dumplings that taste like home :) read more

What A Dumpling - Kimchi Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Dumplings and sauce are so good! I got the spicy dumpling ramen. Ramen was meh, but the dumplings were omg so good. Located inside H Mart, when entering the store it's the right back corner near H Mart's sushi section. The buzzer they give you works at the other end of the store. read more

Please please please Don't tell anyone that there is a food court inside Super H mart! Food court is good overall if you know what you are looking for. I'm a "white" American, born and raised in the Chicago area and one thing I learned a long time ago is in ethnic restaurants if that ethnicity is well represented in the customers then the food must be good. That definitely applies here. You can get a variety of different types of food and sit and enjoy the ambience, okay, yes you are sitting in a grocery store but that's the point! My 11 year old granddaughter, who is 1/2 Mexican and 1/2 European, loves to go there and try different foods. read more

The food is just ok in my opinion, which is a shame bc it looks so good online. Not great service, small portions, and it's not exactly their fault but there's nowhere to eat this food when people are hoarding tables, and they're not really serving walking around the store finger food. I will definitely try a different place if I head back to hmart in Niles read more

I've been going to HMart for a couple of years now and this is the first time I've tried eating there with my Aunt. So we went to the very last part of the food court and its DUMPLINGS. I love love love all linds of dumplings. We ate the DUMPLING NOODLE SOUP and the DUMPLING RAMEN. My aunt liked the dumpling noodle. It has 6 or so pcs of dumpling in it. She said it was quite tasty. I had the Mild Dumpling Ramen. It was suppose to come with3 dumplings but the owner gave me 4 pcs. (Thank you!!!) The soup and the ramen. Sorry to say was like the instant ramen that we usually buy, meaning taste wise its not that special. However, we liked the dumplings a lot and so we bought some frozen once to cook at home. We bought the Kimchi Dumplings. It was different. Good different. Beef Dumpling which i like very much. You just need a good sauce. Korean Dumpling which is a mix of pork and veggies. And i liked this too. read more

What A Dumpling - Mild Korean Dumpling Ramen - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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Big dumplings! If you've been to Mistuwa before you'll love this location. It's an Asian grocery store with several places to eat inside. The service was spot on and the food was fulfilling. The dumplings were meaty and of decent price. If you're in the area or leaving the spa I would go here for a quick snack or a late night date plan. read more

Super friendly, sometimes they ask us to use go containers when they're close to closing time, which is no big deal. A little pricey for what you get but soups and dumplings taste great! read more

best dumplings in the area!! so addicting and delicious. they are freshly made and don't have that powdery, floury taste some other dumpling places have. highly recommend! read more

Not much on atmosphere but absolutely love their dumplings! Worth a visit. Take out probably best. We even bought some frozen ones they were so good. read more

A very kind polish or Russian staff member kept me company while I ate a bunch of dumplings from here. It was a very kind and caring and enjoyable experience learning about her culture while enjoying the delicious meal. read more

Service is really good and the owners are very kind. Food is tasty but I give it 4 stars because it's on the expensive side for food court dumplings. read more

What A Dumpling - September 2019 - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

This stall in the Super H-Mart in Niles was a great place to grab a nice lunch. The offerings were of a great variety, the dumplings were steamed when we ordered them...so no old crusty dumplings to be seen. The inclusion of the dipping sauces was great addition, will be back for lunch again. read more

For a specialty dumping place I didn't find it so special. But still ok place and all types of dumpling soups and dishes that are a lil' bit above average. Not too salty or porky read more

Without exaggeration, this is the best dumpling/ dumpling soup I have had in the Chicagoland area. The fried dumplings are delicious, with strong flavors that burst through the crunchy dumpling skin. My favorite is the dumpling soup. The soup itself is my favorite, as its deep flavor in combination with the soft, flavorful dumplings makes for a truly savory meal. I took home some of their frozen dumpling as well and it was also very delicious with no much variation in quality! The service and quality of food is always A+. If you're anywhere near the Chicagoland area, What A Dumpling is an absolute must for any foodie like me! P.S. Kids LOVED the fried dumplings :) read more

The service here was great. The fried dumplings are very delicious but the jumbo dumplings are my favorite, and are in my opinion the best throughout Chicago. The jumbo dumpling has a soft texture on the outside and the inside has a very fresh and homemade taste to it. Definitely would recommended to any foodies out there looking to have a delicious meal. read more

Spicy dumplings were pretty bland. It's definitely not worth going out of your way. You can probably buy prepackaged ones that are better. There was even freezer burn on my cooked dumplings. read more

My favorite place to get dumplings! Best korean dumplings in the Chicagoland area! The staff is very friendly, the service is great, and the food is amazing! They also have frozen dumplings for you to purchase which are perfect for when you are in a rush and need to make a quick snack at home! read more

Great buns and dumplings. Excellent service and freshly made. Will definitely come here again!

The mandu here is great, especially the wong mandu. Would recommend for everyone!

The rice cake and dumpling soup is awesome!!! Their dumpling is higher quality than any other dumpling places for sure.

Simply put these dumplings are the best in Chicago area. The owner sits in the back and hand-rolls each and every dumpling! And they taste great. I eat their dumpling soup at the food court at the Super H Mart and I bring home frozen ones. For appetizers I drop the frozen dumplings in boiling water and boil them 8-9 mitues or until they rise up to float. The owner suggests you could put a bit of vegetable oil and vinegar in the boiling water. read more

Very tasty dumpling soup!! We were very satisfied and happy with our lunch. We'd love to come back and try other items on the menu!! Yummy! read more

Great dumplings! You should know this restaurant is actually inside the H mart grocery store. I usually get some kind of soup with dumplings and it is always hot and tasty. read more

Despite the fact that this is just a fast food korean spot in the foodcourt at Hmart, this is some of the best Mandu Guk I've ever had! They always make this dumpling soup soooo good and so tasty! Not that any Mandu Guk is ever mindblowing but this is really authentic if you want good korean dumpling soup to warm you up! I CRAVE this specific place for this specific dish. I leave the comforts of my downtown pad just to come all the way to this food court to have korean yummies. (and get my asian grocery shopping done while i'm at it). The dumplings are VERY GOOD! Well flavored and tasty. Steaming egg floats lightly in a tasty broth that just warms the belly through and through! read more

Dumplings, buns, mandoo's. Yum, I love'em all. This is another food stall that is located within the food court of H Mart. Chicago has lacked mandoo (dumpling) houses for quite sometime. I'm talking about restaurants where they serve a decent made "in house" dumpling. They offer a wide variety of them and don't dally with other offerings, it's just types of dumplings. Prices are a little expensive but the quality is pretty good. read more