Dumpling Bowl

Rating is based mainly on the bubble tea. Ordered the watermelon and redbean latte. Unfortunately it tasted diluted and powder-​y. Being a huge bubble tea fan, Was a let down. However the host was nice and welcomed us nicely. Will try this place again next time for their food. But for now, I’m a quite disappointed with the bubble tea.

Ordered a beef soup noodle, along with 3 orders of dumplings (15 pc). Note that the dumplings, seemingly homemade, are prepared from frozen. Although the noodles came out very quickly, my dad said that they were lukewarm and too salty. The portion also looked too small to warrant the price ($ 9.99). The dumplings were actually okay (juicy), but the dipping sauces didn’t actually taste that great with the dumplings; it seemed very discordant (peanut sauce was too watery, sweet chili was strange, spicy mayo was also strange, teriyaki was the best but still weird).
The service was pretty terrible. The waiter (young, glasses, male) seemed confused and was frankly, a terrible waiter. When we asked for water, he gave us (party of 4) only 2 glasses until we asked for more cups. He also didn’t seem to know about the dipping sauces until we asked. To top it off, the table was sticky, and we saw someone else use the same cloth to wipe both the chairs and the tables. Gross.

Ordered
Pork and shrimp x 2 (30 total) (fried /​steamed)
Mushroom pork (15) (fried)
Chive and pork (15) (steam)
Crunchy chicken
Spring rolls (meh)
Wish I had a place like this in Atlanta! The dumplings were fantastic and flavorful. I loved the ones that were lightly fried on one side over the completely steamed ones. Even the bubble tea my friends had was excellent. Other then limited seating space, service was fast and price was fair.

Went there today around dinner time, was not super busy when we got in but picked up a bit during our visit. We were there for ~40 — 45 minutes and the service was so crazy slow that several other customers came in, sat down, waited 10 minutes to even be acknowledged and then just left without ordering. We gave our orders within 5 minutes of sitting, but the food took over half an hour for two orders of dumplings and two bubble teas. I was told they were out of tapioca pearls, only to hear them offered to subsequent customers. My boyfriend’s shrimp and pork dumplings were good according to him, but my vegetarian dumplings were bland and as was the accompanying peanut sauce (tasted like just peanut butter). The bathroom was out of toilet paper and paper towel. All of this for the low low cost of $ 38! Won’t be going back.

Reasonable service.
Unfortunately the cook this day did not fully cook dumplings. So a doughy taste was prevalent. Also to be clear. May be handmade. But are frozen. Would not have been an issue if properly cooked.
I did notice the ingredients seemed well prepared. Carefully blended and cut fillings.
I would try again.
10.99 for 15. Premium ingredient price.

I have to start off by saying… the service is terrible, but wonderful at the same time. The staff seem to always be confused and have brought the wrong thing over to me many times, BUT they are the kindest people ever. Everyone who works there is always cheerful, polite, and really seem like they go out of their way to help you. They are so genuine and kind, mix ups and mishaps don’t even bother me. They still get 5 stars.
Okay, on to the food. I wish I could eat their dumplings every single day of my life. They have the perfect amount of stuffing, and the dumpling wrap is thick and chewy. Both the boiled and pan fried options are great. I find the fried option a bit more filling and salty. The springs rolls are also nice and crispy, and you can get a small or large plate of them so you can easily share with a larger group. The offer wonton soup, and a couple other dishes as well, which I also enjoy. If it’s your first time, though I recommend the dumplings. Definitely the best tasting thing on the menu. I like that they have bubble tea, and hot tea in the winter and iced tea in the summer.
A small and quiet enough place that you can go with a couple friends, or by yourself to read/​study (they have wifi).
A place worth visiting again and again.

The dumplings were fantastic, as was the service! It seems like they make everything fresh which definitely contributed towards how tasty everything was! I look forward to coming back here again.

I’ve been to Dumpling Bowl a couple of times, and some might say dumplings are generally uneventful, but the ones here are delicious and handmade, which I have so much respect for. Chef Betty can be found in the kitchen, making the dumplings from her secret family recipe. This restaurant and Bubblicity Tea Shop are one and the same, so you can order your dumplings and bubble tea at the same time, and even better, you can do it until about 10 – 11 at night. Genius.
After getting a couple of steamed dumplings the first time, we decided we preferred the fried ones just because of the texture and seared flavor. The steamed ones are great, of course, but I find them slightly chewier, as the wrapping is a bit thicker than some people might be used to, and frying them seems to help that mouthful-​of-​dumpling situation. I’ve tried a few different kinds, and quite honestly I can’t remember exactly which ones since many of them are very similar, but they were all great. The ingredients are few and simple, if you order multiple kinds, you won’t be able to tell the difference between them just by looking at them. Your server will let you know what’s what, but you’ll be able to tell the difference when you try them. They are a bit chewy, as I mentioned, but I think that’s what I like about them — a hearty dumpling with some substance, well-​made and steamed/​fried just right. You can even order frozen dumplings to go, which you have to do! If you want to make them the way you had them at the restaurant, they are kind enough to provide instructions on their website. The prices seem a bit expensive at first but they’re worth it, especially when there are at least two of you ordering different things and sharing. I’ve also tried all of the dipping sauces that come with the fried dumplings, though I don’t think you’ll need anything extra from what’s already on the table.
Along with the soy sauce and small pot of hot chili flakes in oil, there is also a small glass bottle of vinegar on every table for dipping, but it isn’t your average white vinegar. It’s darker and sweeter, though not salty as though it was mixed with soy sauce. It’s really tasty and I had to know what it was, so I snapped a photo of the bottle in the kitchen area and it said «Chinkiang Vinegar». Apparently there are different ingredients and recipes depending on the brand, but after trying this one, I had to buy the same one. I immediately walked over to Kowloon Market to get a bottle. The ingredients are water, glutinous rice, wheat bran, salt, and sugar for anyone who’s curious.
I am definitely coming back here. There are other soups and appetizers here as well, if dumplings aren’t your thing, or if you like to switch it up. One thing they’re missing — soup dumplings! If they added these and expanded the menu just a little bit, I would absolutely give it five stars.

Love love love the dumplings! One of only a few places i will actually order them from. You can taste the freshness! The peanut sauce is to die for and the bubble tea is great!

The food was really yummy and totally worth the prices. The staff was really kind too… Definitely going back if I get the chance to!

Service was fairly quick, and I appreciate that they let me mix two sets of dumplings (pork/​shrimp/​chives and pork/​cabbage), although I did get charged the higher price. I feel like this place’s strong point is the bubble tea, despite the name, as the dumplings were okay. Would not recommend given that you would be in Chinatown and lots of other options, but if you’re craving dumplings then go for it.

If you’re a college student ever craving bubble tea and fresh, delicious dumplings this is the place for you. The restaurant is very small, the cooks prepare the dumplings right out in the open. The overall atmosphere is very warm and welcoming.
I ordered a green apple bubble tea with tapioca pearls. It was very sweet (maybe a little too sweet), very flavorful with chewy tapioca pearl goodness.
The dumplings ordered (fried curry beef and onion & pork and chives) were the best dumplings I’ve ever eaten in my life. So salty, so juicy, so perfect!
The sauces ordered (sweet chili and thai peanut) were good, however, I personally found it strange to be eating a peanut buttery flavored sauce on a salty dumpling. It was not quite what I was expecting.
Overall, I was very pleased with the fast service, fair price, and fresh quality of the food.
I will definitely be going back.

I love this place. The dumplings are just like I remember them living in Beijing.
All that I’ve had are great. I recommend the pork and cabbage boiled. If you like a little caramelization, get them fried for an extra buck and a half. I usually eat about 26 in a sitting, effectively stuffing myself.
On the table are the traditional condiments: vinegar and soy sauce. They look the same, so look for labels or give them a good sniff to know what’s what.
They are also the old Bubblicity, and they still have bubble tea. If you’ve never tried it, pop and have one. I recommend the Taro green tea with pearls.
This place was recently renovated. It looks great and the food is great.

tasty!!! The dumplings were big and juicy. Small plate (10 pieces) 5.99 Large (15 pieces） 7.99 you can also add 1.5 to fry your dumplings

Good wonton soup and dumplings. Portions are good. Broth a bit on the salty side but flavourful with hints of duck. Presentation is wanting and they were out of peanut sauce. (Really? Not that hard to make!) Restaurant seems popular and has an open concept kitchen. A new restaurant that still needs a bit of work. Some people might be put off by wobbly tables, wet chop sticks, and flypaper on the window. I’d venture back though for the good reasonably priced soup. ($ 6.95)

There’s a brand new dumpling place on Somerset! Just ate here and I’m a fan. Great prices and tasty dumplings.