The food was exceptional! I really came here looking to try their Spicy Cucumber Salad and the Stir Fried Green Beans. I also ordered the Scallion Pancake because my server recommended it. I also ordered a bowl of rice to soak up all the sauces and ingredients from the green beans and added some crispy chili oil available at the table. So delicious! The service was attentive, fast and friendly. And the food that I ordered was the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, sour, salty and umami flavors. The restaurant itself was very clean and nicely decorated with the lights slightly dimmed to create a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy a good meal solo (like I did) or with others. Overall, the food I ordered was simple, yet so full of flavor! I'll definitely be back to try some other items on their menu. read more

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Zen Dumplings gave us a enjoyable first experience with fresh, handmade dumplings we could watch being prepared right in front of us. We really liked the soup dumplings, and both the orange chicken and hot and sour soup were flavorful and comforting. The restaurant itself is clean, modern, and has a calm vibe with the theme. Our server was on the slower side but the food came out quick. (REEL on my TikTok & IG page: @eddynguyenrealtor) read more

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Visited Zen Dumpling on the second day after their grand opening and the food was amazinnggggggggg. The fried rice and boba were the star of the show today. The waitress was extremely knowledgeable and seemed happy to be there. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and the vibe is very relaxed and calm. I did try the vegetable dumplings and they were delicious. They give you little bowls to mix vinegar and soy sauce for the perfect flavoring. The food came out promptly and was piping hot. I like the ordering method and the fact that you can use their app to look at pictures of everything they make. This is a nice addition to the Orange Park area. Some things I did notice is that the parking out front is a little tight but there are several lots nearby. I also thought it was crazy for them to only have one bathroom stall for each sex - it just seems like that would be a thing if they are ever at full capacity. read more

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We came in with a group of 8 celebrating a birthday. They were super accommodating and friendly. We put in our orders and the food just started coming out. I can't even list everything we ordered. I know I tried the following: Stir fry green beans Chicken karaage, Braised beef bun, Beef pan fried dumplings , Soup dumpling sampler, and the Mongolian beef. Everything was fantastic. The Mongolian beef, stir fry beans, and braised beef buns were by far my favorite. The beans were a perfect blend of salty and a touch of spicy. The Mongolian beef was a flavor explosion and may just be my favorite thing I ate. The Braised beef bun was mild and amazing and felt like biting into a cloud. There wasn't a single thing eaten that was not a home run. read more

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First time here, first time trying dumplings. Atmosphere is bright, cheerful, relaxing Great background music. Service was very good. Our server, Tara was kind, and very attentive yet let us take our time exploring the menu and answered all our questions. Wished they had descriptions of what certain foods were instead of just pictures. We ended up googling a couple other things like Bao to see what they were. Food was very good. I had a spring roll, steamed vegetable dumplings and shrimp stir fry. The noodles in the stir-fry were thicker than pictured which was a little disappointing but it was flavorful. The dumplings were very tasty and cooked perfectly. The food came out quickly and hot. Only complaint there were no free refills on the green iced tea which was $4.95 (20 ounce). Overall it was very good and reasonably priced for portion sizes. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful and clean. The staff were super sweet and professional. I ordered a brown sugar boba minus the boba. It's a consistency thing for me. It was pretty good and not too sweet. Beef pan fried dumplings, steamed signature bao buns and a scallion cake. The beef dumplings didn't taste or look like beef. They tasted and looked like pork. They had a soup consistency inside that I didn't expect. The bao buns also had a soup consistency inside. Neither had the usual amount of meat and stuffing that I'm used to. Unfortunately, the flavor didn't do it for me. I thought everything tasted mild from what I am used too. Lastly, the scallion cake was very thin. It lacked in flavor as well. They don't serve any type of dipping sauce with it so we dipped it in our soy sauce. I may try again as they've only been opened for a week. I'm curious about their noodles and other offerings and I loved the atmosphere and how kind the waiters were. read more

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I was excited this spot was opening up nearer to my home. Decided to give it a try for lunch. The interior is beautiful. They have done a great job making it look welcoming. I started with Thai Tea. it was good. Needed some sweetening (in my opinion) as it was a tad bitter, but enjoyed it nonetheless. I started with Edamame and Pork & Shrimp Dumplings. Teh edamame was served hot with some salt (could have used more but none on table). The dumplings were served on a plate, no garnish, and no type of dipping sauce? I'm used to having some type of dipping sauce either offered or served with them. No one came by the table for me to ask for salt or sauce, so that was a bit disappointing as well. All in all, it was okay - rather $$ for a lunch for 1 ($25) that was so-so. read more

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I love this place I have been here 5 times in two weeks! Great food and great service.

Soft openings always carry a little extra magic and after waiting for Zen Dumpling to land in Orange Park, getting to finally walk through those doors felt like a win for the whole local food scene. We started with drinks: Brown Sugar Milk Tea with boba and Thai Milk Tea. Both smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. The kind of milk tea you can sip alongside a full spread without it overpowering anything. Then the food started rolling out fresh as it was ready, and honestly... every plate hit. The braised pork belly bun was easily one of my favorites of the night. It was tender, deeply flavorful pork tucked into a soft pillowy bun. Comfort food energy at its highest level. The pan fried Shanghai dumplings came out crispy on the bottom with juicy filling inside. That perfect contrast dumpling lovers chase. The signature pan fried bao brought that same golden sear and fluffy bite. And the shrimp and pork dumplings rounded everything out with classic, clean flavor done right. They're still in soft opening mode, but service was warm, food came out hot, and the experience already feels dialed in. This is exactly the kind of spot that deserves the community showing up early and often. Orange Park finally has a dumpling spot worth craving. And yeah... I'll absolutely be back. If you love dumplings, bao, milk tea, or just seeing new local spots thrive, go give them some love. read more

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First, my friends, run. Run, do not walk, and get here AS SOON AS YOU CAN! You MUST eat this food. Deeee-LISH-us. Newly opened and located on Wells Rd in Orange Park, this SIT DOWN restaurant has opened up the world of Dim Sum small plates to locals in a way that surprises. Savory, omg, so savory! We started with the Tapas: seasoned green beans tossed in the most amazing sauce and spices blend that was just heaven; it's Crack, my friend, you always want more. Mm, so good. We also had the sweet and sour ribs which literally tried to fall off the bone into our mouths. So tender, so well balanced, so rich. For dumplings, we selected beef soup dumplings (savory, god-given blessings), the beef pan fried dumplings, and the steamed bao. We chased our meal with hot sake, not officially on the menu but available (slightly pricier than competitors, be advised). The restaurant invites you to sit down and stay, why order out when you can enjoy offset and recessed ambient golden white lighting, green plants, orchids, and decor made of wicker steaming trays? They even have a "fishbowl" viewing window where you can plaster your face and hungry eyes on the wonderful staff making these edible treasures. It's so cool to watch! Highly recommended flavors and textures for the discerning dumpling enthusiasts! read more

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This was my first experience with Soup Dumplings and it was a very fine experience. The ambience is very open and casual with Asian influences. The stainless steel water goblets were cool! We were instructed by our server, Mark, on how to best eat soup dumplings. They arrived piping hot in their steamer baskets and they were so scrumptious that we ordered seconds. On the other hand, the Scallion pancake was forgettable. We arrived shortly after opening on a weeknight and were seated immediately but before we left, there were many people waiting to be seated, so it does seem to be a popular place. I also noticed what appeared to be a "clean room" where several older Asian ladies dressed in clean white lab coats were apparently assembling the dumplings. Very cool and hygienic! read more

Decided to try the new spot. Upon walking in it was very clean and everybody was very attentive. They even have a room where you can watch (thru window) employees hand making each dumpling! Shy was our server and she was EXCELLENT, very knowledgeable, patient, and willing to help us with decisions. Thank you for explaining what boba and lychee jelly are. The food was brought out by other servers who clearly stated what they were bringing to the table and whom were very kind. We started out with the Kirin Ichiban beer and a mango green tea. Delicious. Started with the spicy cucumber salad. It was cold fresh and had a nice kick. We then got the Soup Dumplings with chicken in them. OMG. They were hot, fresh and filled with the most delicious broth. Then tried the Beef Fried Dumplings. The crunch on the bottom of the dumplings was perfect. Ended with some stir fried noodles with chicken. They were just as delicious as the rest of the meal. Come check them out!!! read more

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Still in the soft opening mood, but when you live in Clay County Food Desert, you have jump on the opportunity. New restaurant with clean decor and very attentive service and reasonable prices. This is a very good example of Soup Dumplings and other Dim Sum related dishes that are present with a sense of respect for the dish and its appearance was that of very up market Chinese restaurants. Star of the show had to be the Karage Chicken and the Soup Noodle sampler. Followed by the Dandan Noodles. The Beef Pancake I found to be too sweet and the pancake a bit chewy. Hopefully they will be successful and we will have to go across the Buckman to eat in these type of quality restaurants. I will return after 90 days to see if it is consistent in service and quality. read more

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Came here for a dinner with a friend, food was pretty good.. it was quite pricey $$ but the quality was good. The inside was very clean, and seemed very well kept. Unfortunately for the service aspect of things, Rylee (the server) was very unwelcoming and had horrible hospitality. She showed attitude towards me, was not greeting at all and truly made me feel unwelcome in the establishment, but was very friendly to her other tables. This is very unfortunate because I would love to come back, but not to place where I feel like this by servers. Will not be returning back for this reason. read more

I was so excited when this location opened on the Westside. It was love at first sight the very first time I tried their dumplings at their Southside location. Im happy to say that their food is amazing. I love the decor here and they have kept the tradition of being able to see the dumplings made. Our customer service was top tier! read more

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Wonderful dining experience!!! The food is spectacular and service is superb. I ordered the sampler and I'm glad I did. These included pork, crabmeat and pork, chicken, beef, truffle pork, shrimp and pork. The dumpling ingredients are so fresh and tasty. You can really appreciate how they stand out from other restaurants with dumplings.. this is definitely their forte! I especially loved the dumplings with spice, mixing equal parts of the table chili oil and soy sauce as dipping sauce. My other family members raved about their orders as well. Their portions were large; the pictures on the online menu made it seemed like they were smaller. The Mongolian beef was so tender and full of flavor. The braised pork belly flavor just hit that spot for me. The shrimp on the stir fried noodles were large and plenty. We were super impressed. Awesome all around!!! read more

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You walk into zen dumpling and it is so cute! Immediately you're created by friendly staff. The steamers hanging are so cute. You can see the kitchen staff cooking through a window. You sit down and they give you a paper menu and you can pick what you want or you can scan a QR code to see the menu. We got the soup dumplings with beef, pork belly bao, fried gyoza, and sweet chili ribs. Absolutely everything was delicious! The dumplings and bao are so soft like little pillows. The flavors were amazing and the meat was so juicy. Can't wait to go back and try more food. read more

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Food was underwhelming. Some things had an off freezer burnt taste to them. We ordered 4 different dumplings that we normally get at our other dumpling spots and they just weren't good. Service was decent, but they weren't very attentive or thorough even though there were only a few people there. Nice place though, love the decorations! read more

Let's start with the pros: 1. Some sustainability; I'm pretty sure the chopsticks are "reuseable," and the water cups are stainless steel instead of plastic. I'm not used to seeing these at Asian restaurants, let alone any restaurant. 2. Food was pretty delicious; I really enjoyed their noodles. The bok choy wasn't "bitter" which is something I frequently experience 3. Comfortable seating + super clean instead 4. The $3 Jasmine Tea is the WHOLE kettle. Thank God! 5. Boba teas weren't overly sugary and sweet. The prices were also not bad... I could see myself coming here for lunch with a friend and splitting something and a tea. But this place still needs some improvements... 1. Limited vegetarian options, and slightly "eh." The vegetables dumplings were a major let down. 2. Service could be friendlier. We came in almost 3 hours before closing and were polite, but our server seemed almost annoyed with us. I'd come back here again, however! read more

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Went here for the first time and absolutely loved everything. The service, food and how clean the restaurant was. Our server was Mark and he was very persistent on checking how we were doing. Would definitely come here again read more

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Braised pork belly Fried rice love everything we get here. This is like my 4th. Lunch here. Can't go wrong! read more

Phenomenal, ever since I tried this place for the first time, it has become my favorite restaurant around. 11/10 I would inject these dumplings into my veins read more

OMG!!!! We just had the Most Awesome Mother's Day Lunch Ever!!!! Brand New Favorite Spot in O. P. We went in 3 Generations Deep on this Special Day. First, Our Server "AMY" Rocked, Shout Out Giirrrll.. We weren't sure what to order, so we asked her and she was Spot On!!!! We ordered The Shrimp Soup Dumplings, Sampler Dumplings, Chili Wontons and her personal favorite Mongolian Beef. FYI: Soup Dumplings are not a soup. The Soup is inside of the Dumplings and they were EXQUISITE!!! The Chili Wontons were Succulent and the Mongolian Beef was Chef's Kiss Delicious!!! You close your eyes and savor Every Bite of Every Dish. The Ambience was very Contemporary and Alive. And to Top It All Off, They gave us each A Fresh Mother's Day Rose that they'd wrapped that morning in Celebration of Mothers. What an Experience!!!!!! read more

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Food was delicious and the service was awesome I would highly recommend them. I had the dumplings sampler which I recommend if it's your first time. The atmosphere was real chill and nice ambiance. read more

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First thing, hats off to their interior designer. The place is gorgeous. I love it. Zen Dumpling (5th location) is a place where they craft their dumplings fresh. If you don't believe it, you can see it because they have a window where you can watch them preparing what they need to roll out the dumplings and to fill them. The day I attended, we had a great server, so friendly, very funny, and he had a lot of ideas for us to try. The food came out quick. It was fresh and also delicious, Of course, we started with edamame, and then I had the stir fried noodles with chicken, and my daughter had the chicken and mushroom dumplings. They also bring you out some fresh ginger, which you can put in the vinegar, which I loved. My daughter didn't care for it as she's not a ginger lover, but I am, so I grabbed all of it, brought it in my to go box. Nothing else, I'll use it for my breath :). LOL. They are a bit pricier due to the fact that they do make everything fresh ,but sometimes you have to pay more to get the quality you're looking for. The location is easy to get to so no reason not to stop by and support. read more

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We ate here on day 3 of the soft opening. The lighting and bamboo decor was soft, modern and pleasant. There was a lot of staff present, everyone was friendly and informative about being a soft opening and still working through stuff. The QR code menu provided pictures of every item but no description so I would suggest looking at the online menu. You place order on a sheet like sushi. EVERY SINGLE THING WE ATE WAS DELICIOUS!! The noodles were fire, literally and figuratively. The scallion pancake helped tame my poor taste buds but I went back for more anyway. I would have preferred the cucumbers in smaller bites but they were still delicious. Honestly thought we would have something left to take home but we ate everything. Only thing I'd say I didn't care for was the service was more of dropping food off rather than follow up for as much staff that was there is was pretty hands off once the food was delivered. read more

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Zen Dumpling recently opened a location next to the Orange Park mall. I appreciated that all of the dumplings are made in house, and the kitchen had a window where you can see the chefs rolling the dough. I thought that was a unique touch. Aside from that the food was flavorful and our server Mark was very attentive. The ambiance of the restaurant was inviting and warm, I also suggest trying the tea. They have lots of different options, I went with the hot jasmine tea and it was refreshing. Overall if you are in the mood for dumplings then this is the place for you. They also offer other options such as noodles and stir fry dishes. read more

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Can't say enough good things about this place! Just discovered this gym in a foodie desert in OP! Cool looking interior, great service! Bao bites, pork steamed dumplings are bombdiggity! Enjoyed the kick in spicy cucumbers and stir fry green beans! Highly recommended! read more

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First time at Zen and we tried the variety of dumplings offered. So delicious. Will most definitely go back!

Server - Mike, hands down an amazing server, took his time explaining menu items for me that I didn't know about. He checked on us regularly and did a fantastic job. Food- I cannot describe how good the food is. Everything was made fresh and absolutely delicious. I will 1000% be back! read more

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Service was great and speedy. Food was good. I will definitely try them again. I ordered and pickup from the site. The location is good. The place was nice and clean. read more

Omg so good! I got takeout so I can't really say anything about ambience except that they promptly had my order ready and were very polite? Place looked nice? But omg, everything was so tasty! read more

As we walked in, the interior decoration was so polite, soft, and beautiful. The QR code on the table provided accurate pictures of what was served, making it so much easier to order what we want. When the food came out, everything was super hot and delicious! Presentation was amazing! Everyone working is super friendly! Host, servers, and all staff members were quick to help with anything we needed! read more

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Judy was an excellent server, very punctual experienced and a joy. The food was excellent, and we will definitely be back l. We loved the dumplings, the ribs, edamame, and the Mongolian beef. The atmosphere was so nice love the aesthetics of this place. Don't walk RUN!!!!! So yummy!!!! read more

We went to Zen Dumplings for the first time and everything was great. I had the something that I never had before the Soup Dumplings and it was really good. Our waitress Grace was great, we had lots of questions about the different dishes and she was so polite, friendly and professional. She really helped to describe the different dishes. We definitely will be back again. read more

Great food, friendly staff. Very clean restaurant. Very good menu full of many options and taste for every one. Looking forward to trying more things on the menu. read more

My boyfriend and I passed through Jacksonville a few weeks ago and stopped here for a little lunch and it was the BEST decision we could've made. We had been craving dumplings for months and this place did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded expectations. Not only was the food delicious (get the beef soup dumplings!!), but the service was beyond amazing. Our server walked us through the menu and gave us suggestions including the spicy cucumber salad, which was so incredibly refreshing! I wish I could remember our servers name because she deserves her flowers, but everyone was so nice I truly believe any server there would be amazing. If you are thinking of going here but aren't sure, GO! Don't miss out! read more

Outstanding service and food. Mike our server was attentive and very helpful with our selection. We got the chicken and mushroom steamed dumplings as well as the beef pan fried. They were both very delicious and filling. The strawberry and mango green teas were outstanding. Overall good ambiance. Great spot read more

WOW ! First time ever in here ( currently still in here haha ) but it was AMAZING !! From the welcoming invite in to MIKE ! He was Fabulous!!! Give him a raise ! I'm a Yapper , and he is definitely a social butterfly like me ! #MakeHimMVP ! read more

Love that they put a zen dumpling in orange park. We went at 8pm on a Saturday and waited maybes 5 minutes for a table. The inside is so clean and the decor is cute. Love the high quality chop sticks. The food was amazing. The pork bao buns were the star of the show! We got so much food. The truffle pork soup dumplings were so flavorful. And everything was hot and fresh. Will definitely be going back in the near future. read more