Chef Loong Dim Sum & Soup Dumplings 笼师傅
Chinese restaurant · Charleston ·

Chef Loong Dim Sum & Soup Dumplings 笼师傅

Chinese restaurant · Charleston ·

Soup dumplings, Sichuan chili wontons, Dan Dan noodles, beef

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1662 Savannah Hwy Suite 105, Charleston, SC 29407 Get directions

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1662 Savannah Hwy Suite 105, Charleston, SC 29407 Get directions

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9 Hottest New Restaurants in Charleston, February 2025

"Charleston is going crazy for soup dumplings, and newcomer Chef Loong Dim Sum delivers. The restaurant offers four flavors (pork soup, chicken soup, pork tomato soup, and truffle pork soup). The rest of the menu is quite extensive as well, with selections ranging from Sichuan mala chicken, crab rangoon, dan dan noodles, mapo tofu, and more." - Erin Perkins

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"A newcomer delivering soup dumplings in four flavors: pork soup, chicken soup, pork tomato soup, and truffle pork soup. The rest of the menu is extensive, with selections ranging from Sichuan mala chicken, crab rangoon, dan dan noodles, mapo tofu, and more." - Erin Perkins

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Chef Loong Dim Sum & Soup Dumplings 笼师傅

Tuung T.

Google
Charleston hidden gem! I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly this place filled up — clearly a local favorite, and now I understand why! The dim sum here is fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic. The soup dumplings were absolutely amazing — rich broth, perfect texture, and full of flavor in every bite. Service was friendly and fast even though the restaurant was busy. Great atmosphere, great food, and a must-visit spot in Charleston if you love dim sum. I’ll definitely be back!

Colin

Google
I heard this place had some authentic Chinese food (not the regular fast-food-style Chinese food). I brought my wife here for a dinner date, and we started off with the Crab Rangoon - Amazing! The dough was so crispy, and they had this wonderful sweet-chili sauce to dip it in. Then we got the Mongolian Beef plate the Braised Beef Noodle Bowl, and a few of the dumplings. Everything was great, but I have to say the Dumplings really blew me away. Never in my life have I had dumplings that were so flavorful - perfectly cooked, wonderful texture, and very filling. Can't wait to come back again! Our server was also very friendly and helpful, and made us feel very welcome 😁

Allen Y.

Google
Overall it's a great addition to the Charleston area, but coming from a Chinese family my standards are pretty high. A few of the dishes were ok and some dishes were great. Service was good, no issues at all and we loved how they changed the space up. Shu Mai - great Beef dish - great Singapore noodles -great

Dr. 2.

Google
Amazing scallion pancakes! The shumai were plump and full of pork & shrimp. Soup dumplings were juicy and meaty. The sesame chicken was minimally breaded (a plus) and served in a thick, sticky sauce that was more reminiscent of sweet & sour than traditional sesame (a minus).

Briana M.

Google
Truly incredible experience here. The staff was so kind and attentive, the food was out of this world. By far the best Asian food in this area and best chicken wing I’ve ever had. - house chicken wings - crab Rangoon - general tsao’s chicken - curry fried rice - pork soup dumplings

Eduardo

Google
Great food! Soup dumplings are amazing and fresh. Made daily and they actually close a few hours each day to make more because they go so quickly and I appreciate that because you bring a fresh product to your customers. Be patient for a table it’s crowded for a reason but service was spot on. Food came quickly and very well prepared. I hope the owners and chef get to read this so I can say great job and don’t change a thing !!

M. Michelle L.

Google
Visiting Charleston and looking for a light meal. Perhaps an order of soup dumpling or dimsum (if they do have it since it was Friday night). Line was long and locals that were picking up their orders said the food was delicious. I continued to wait, the line moved fast, and soon enough, I was seated. Menu was small. Dimsum section contains two dimsum dishes, hargow and shumai. What!?!?!? Wontons and soup dumplings are NOT dimsum dishes. Disappointed… I continued browsing the menu. There were some variations of soup dumpling, other dishes from various part of China, some fusion food, and American Chinese food. Given the title of the restaurant and the amount of variations on this dish, I decide to go with OG pork soup dumplings. Dish came, looked plump and hot. I picked up the top of the dumpling with my chopstick to bring to my soup spoon and immediately dissatisfied by how thick the pleat is. Bit into it and had some raw flour in-between the pleats. Really!?!? No other dishes were ordered. Not only are the title of the restaurant and the menu misleading, the dishes are subpar. Service felt rushed. If you have loved this place, perhaps you have found your dishes. But for me, I will not and cannot recommend!

Ike F.

Google
Went a second time - upgrading my review. Probably the best dim sum option in Chuck. This place rocks! Super fast service always delicious and consistent. The Pork Naan is a must - it’s like a pork Bao but substitute the bao bun for naan bread. Great Dim Sum spot! Very unassuming spot tucked back in west ashley-dont let that fool you. Everything was very tasty! I could only eat the soup dumplings. Delicious! The Singapore Noodles are fantastic as well. Service ultra fast. This is like those places a customer/co-worker takes you for a corporate office lunch break - local/fast/good/relatively cheap. Worth a try for fast/casual asian.
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Carlos M.

Yelp
I'll be honest, I've never had dim sum but what I tasted here was very good. I recommend the pan seared pork dumpling, the wontons, Xian braised pork belly naan, and for entree the general tso chicken. The mochi ice cream was very good as well!

Ron H.

Yelp
Delicious, fresh Asian food. The dumplings were perfect consistency of softness. We ordered online for take out. Very efficient
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Cherry Mae B.

Yelp
We were able to reserve a seat same day which was awesome! I called at lunch time to reserve a seat for 4 people for dinner and they were able to accommodate us on a Saturday and it worked out well. They were busy but we were happy to be able to eat here since I have always wanted to try this place. Highly recommend this dimsum place in Charleston area! The soup dumpling was delicious the food came out fast and we had no issues with our orders. I will definitely be back!
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RM P.

Yelp
Really wanted to LOVE this place...the food was really good. They offer a lot of unique dishes that you can't get anywhere else. I probably won't go back. The atmosphere was horrible. Bad decor..terrible lighting. It was like eating at a Home Depot. Beer and wine served in plastic glassware. Maybe a good take out place...disappointed
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Stephan C.

Yelp
Date night. I heard this was a fun spot for great Dim Sum. The rumor was true. We started with some warmed sake and a glass of wine. No hard liquor here. We tried so many different plates it's hard to mention them all or to say which was a favorite. I loved it all. Their duck was a little too dry but nothing to complain about. Loved this spot. Easy off the Savannah Hwy. Their staff were all so wonderful and our waitress was so very helpful. It was a great night.
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Michael M.

Yelp
We had a great dining experience at Chef Loong. They have a nice 2 page menu that includes starters, soup, dim sum, entrees, and noodles and rice. We had the crab rangoon, scallion pancakes, and pan seared pork dumplings. While the crab rangoon and scallion pancakes were pretty average, the dumplings were excellent. Our entrees were sesame chicken, Mongolian beef and we shared fried rice. I loved the Mongolian beef, with it's crispy beef and caramelized onions, but added some extra spice. The sesame chicken had small chicken bites lightly breaded, and a very sweet sauce. None of the entrees come with rice, you can order a side of white rice. Service was good, and the delivery of food was highlighted by the robot. Overall we really enjoyed the food and plan to revisit to try more menu items.
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Lauren S.

Yelp
Unique addition to Charleston's food scene. Offering a variety of Chinese dumplings, appetizers, and entrees. They each are handmade with care and it shows not only in photos but in flavor. My favorite dishes were the soup dumplings and the Chef's beef entree. The Staff was friendly and they have the cutest delivery robot. Once the place gets busy the robot assists staff in carrying dishes to tables. It is such a fun sight to see! Can't wait to try more dumplings next time
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Candace J.

Yelp
I cannot say enough about Chef Loongs. I was planning my next visit before we left the first time. I went back a week later with friends and have been aching to go back since then. I've had the hot and sour soup and egg drop soup. We have also tried the Pork Soup Dumplings, Sichuan Chili Wontons, HK Shumai, Pan Seared Pork Dumplings, and Three Cups Chicken. Everything was delicious but the Sichuan Chili wontons are phenomenal. Each time I've been, service was great and very prompt and best of all I feel the prices are very reasonable.
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Angel M.

Yelp
The place is super cute but the light kept flashing. If you have seizures beware. The food ranged from not great to kinda gross. The people were very nice!
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Amy S.

Yelp
Food: 4.5. The dumplings were really good. Everything was cooked perfectly and came out in a reasonable timeframe. Service: our server was great! Explained everything well and was friendly. I also enjoyed his assistant, Bella the robot. Ambiance: very nice. I didn't have high hopes since this was located in a strip mall but it's surprisingly nice! If you are craving dim sum, this is the place! Note: if you want shaved ginger, you'll need to ask as it's not served with the dim sum by default.
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Amanda M.

Yelp
This place had a long line almost out the door when we arrived but luckily we had a reservation so we were seated within 5-10 mins. This is a small restaurant so I do recommend you make a reservation before going. The food was absolutely delicious and I can't believe we have authentic dim sum in Charleston now! I am obsessed with soup dumplings so we ordered the regular pork and the truffle pork dumplings. Both were amazing but I def loved the truffle dumplings more that were rich with truffle taste! The scallion pancakes were some of the best I've ever had! So crispy and flavorful! The sesame chicken was so sweet, saucy and crispy! It reminded me of Korean fried chicken so I loved it! They also had a robot delivering food to tables which is always a cool experience! Could not recommend it here enough!
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Liz B.

Yelp
We got the pork soup dumplings, shumai, and scallion pancakes. Everything was very good, especially the pork soup dumplings. They have a cute little robot that can bring out food to you too! It was surprisingly busy for a weeknight but the service was timely and polite. Doesn't look like much from the outside but I would recommend it if you like dim sum.
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John B.

Yelp
I liked the Chinese restaurant that preceded this one, but the new one is on a higher level. I received efficient service, and the menu was ample for my dietary needs. Dumplings based on mustard greens were delightful, and options for dipping included a standard set of soy sauce, vinegar, and a delightful chili crisp. Reaching a spoon into the dark liquid and hitting a mushy pile of chili underneath is texturally a bit like stepping into a South Carolina swamp, but the flavor was all Chinese. My entree, a Buddha Delight dish, sounded like the sort of thing I used to order thirty years ago when that was the only vegetarian option at a lot of places. On first sight, I wasn't sure about it, as it was a white sauce kind of dish that didn't suggest a ton of flavor, but the ginger/garlic sauce, and the intriguing soft/crispy contrast of tofu texture delivered. Rice was an optional extra, which I don't terribly mind as some people will want to avoid the carbs. I was a little peeved that I ordered an iced tea and got a sweetened one; the option was available for sweet or unsweet but I did not catch that and they did not ask. However, when I consider the mouthwatering meal I got, I'm not that upset.
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John G.

Yelp
First off I want to say we had a great time here! The food was excellent - especially any of the dumplings and wontons - as was the service (not counting the robot waiter, which was cool initially but basically due to the seating arrangement just bumped into my back while delivering food). We weren't sure what to expect when we first came in but we're pleasantly surprised as our early reservation (5:30) meant we beat the rush - and there was a rush as we left, around 7pm. So it would be best for you to make a reservation through Yelp if you plan on going later than 6:30. Arriving early meant we got our food quickly, and we ordered a LOT. Highly recommend ordering everything and eating it family style as the portions are all small enough where you can share them among a group and get a little bit of everything. If you're like us and unfamiliar with how to properly eat dumplings (I'm willing to admit I don't know everything) there's actually a guide on each table on the bets way to properly eat dumplings since they're basically little pockets of meat and scalding-hot broth. Definitely should check it out before you begin so you don't both burn your mouth and waste the broth. Long story short: check it out, get ALL the dumplings and any fried chicken you can handle. Spice levels were good and not overly intense.
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Linda W.

Yelp
The food is delicious, fresh and a good selection of bao, dumplings, noodles, and traditional Chinese vegetables with proteins like duck, beef, pork, chicken and shrimp. Service is attentive, and aided by robots bringing your food on some occasions. They now have a liquor license to serve beer and wine, including sake'.
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Jason A.

Yelp
I've been hearing about this place and finally was able to give it a try. It's tucked into a busy strip mall and could easily be overlooked. It's a smaller place but makes the space work well. I had the Sichuan Chili Wonton as an appetizer and the Laziji-Chili Chicken for an entree. The Wonton was spectacular, and I would highly recommend. The Laziji.... If you don't like spice, stay far away from this one or ask for light spice. It has great flavor but comes with a large and I mean large amount is Sichuan Peppers. I didn't dislike it but I'm going to go with the Chef Loong Beef which I sampled and it was amazing. Another cool feature is the restaurant has a robot that will deliver your food which is a good conversation piece! I will definitely be returning!
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Gustavo S.

Yelp
I had heard the rumors of a new Dim Sum dumpling spot in West Ashley, Chef Loong - OMG! They delivered, we snuck in right as their lunch was ending and were SO grateful they let us order. They close for lunch at 2, fyi. My freind had been before so she ordered and I rolled with her choices which were all amazing. We tried chicken and pork dumplings, oh the juice that comes out we loved the texture of the Onion Pancake and the Duck Dumplings were awesome. This is a MUST try restaurant, rumor has it they have a line everyday for the dinner service so my suggestion is to hit them for lunch or get to dinner on the earlier side (around 4-5). The service and staff were also so nice, good luck and enjoy!
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Melissa G.

Yelp
We came to chef loong on a Thursday evening having previously made reservations. There was a line at the entrance for walk-ins, but we were able to check in at the counter and we only had a short wait before our table was ready. Definitely recommend making reservations because even on a weekday this place is packed. I was impressed by the menu and food options, being very authentic and diverse. We tried the rice paper vegetable dumplings, the chicken drumsticks, a plate of Singaporean noodles, and star of the night for me, the eggplant in garlic sauce. All the food was delicious and well portioned , the service was excellent and friendly And the ambience was fun, including a happy food service robot that visited our table once. I can't wait to go back and try more of the delicious food
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Steve M.

Yelp
Just off Savannah Highway, inside a small shopping plaza, Chef Loong is a very comfortable restaurant with both Table and Booth seating. With lots of Staff, there is plenty of support to take care of the entire restaurant and then some. We ordered 4 dishes, and surprisingly each was listed as a signature dish. But after enjoying each dish so thoroughly, we understood why they were listed as signature. We started with a Cucumber Salad, with coarsely chopped fresh cucumbers, in a garlic, vinegar, and sesame Oil sauce. This is a very refreshing dish, which I recommend eating between other dishes as a cleansing of the palate. Next was Sichuan Chili Wonton, which were pork filled with steamed Wontons, think dumplings with a slighter thicker wrapper. The wonton was served in a Sichuan and chili oil sauce. The sauce also had hints peanuts or peanut butter. The wife said they were by far the best Dumpling/Wonton she has ever eaten. I would have to agree. The 3rd dish (and my favorite) was the Dan Dan Noodles. This dish was made with Wheat noodles in a very spicy Sichuan peppercorn, chili oil, and sesame paste sauce with tiny crunchy peanuts. Wow, such a spicy powerful and delicious dish. Sorry, no photos, but you can trust me, it was a good-looking dish. We ended the meal with Peaking Duck and steamed Buns. Consisting of Crispy Duck, thinly sliced scallions and cucumbers, served with puffy Steamed buns and a hoisin bean sauce paste. While I might have wanted a bit more duck, it was plenty for the 4 steamed buns, and about right considering the low price for this type of dish. This was a good dish to finish the meal.
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Ted K.

Yelp
If you're looking for authentic and delicious dim sum then look no further, because you won't find anything better in Charleston. The food is authentic and the dishes are packed with flavor. Best things we tried were the shrimp dumplings and the sweet and sour eggplant dish, both were absolutely fantastic and I'll be ordering them again next time I go. The chicken wings were also very good with a unique seasoning, worth a try but they didn't stand out to me as much as the other two dishes. Service was good once we sat down, we had a reservation and it was still a little hectic in the beginning, though they were swamped so can't really fault them. Overall I loved everything about this restaurant and will definitely be coming back very soon!
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Marc J.

Yelp
No better service, in a beautiful environment with a relatively low noise level, and exceptional food. Did I say exceptional? Well I mean it. Go, enjoy, and leave happy!
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Justine P.

Yelp
Everything was delicious ! We were sat right away and service was great. Cucumber salad was absolutely amazing along with the udon noodles and soup dumplings .
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Justin J.

Yelp
Came here tonight to check it out, and I hate to admit it but I had low expectations. Prices were barely higher than takeout Chinese food, it was in West Ashley and it was in a strip mall. I was very very VERY mistaken. I have been to Chinatowns in NYC, Montreal, and San Francisco. I have had Chinese food from some of the best places in NYC, and the famed Han Dynasty in Philly used to be my Friday meal nearly weekly. I know my Chinese food pretty well and this meal ranked in the top 5 best Chinese meals I have ever had in my life. Had pork soup dumplings and the Xian braised pork naan to start; amazing. The pork soup dumplings are can't miss, the pork naan was innovative and super tender. Then ordered the Chef Loong's beef, Sichuan chili wontons, and Peking duck buns for the main. MIND BENDING. The beef was tender and sweet and oniony. The duck was crazy crisp but tender inside. The wontons were on point and not TOO spicy. Had an iced plum drink and jasmine tea to wash it down. Service was great, atmosphere was casual and laid back. I cannot believe I almost passed on this place. J.Ja
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Anne O.

Yelp
Finally made it to the newest hot spot in WA! We ordered several things to round out the experience of new and often offered dishes. Pork soup dumplings were EVERYTHING they've been raved about..nice touch is the placard on the table giving you directions for eating for optimal taste. It had to be our second fave of the the meal. Our first fave were the delicious Sichuan Chili Wontons. Spicy, chewy, and full of flavor. Chopsticks were difficult with this dish, as they are huge. I pride myself on my skills, but I did ask for a fork! Our entrees were amazing. We ordered the DanDan Noodles and the Twice-Cooked Pork...we ordered so much, both of much of this came home and we are now enjoying for breakfast. Dan Dan was tender noodles in a warmly spiced oil, with a bit of PB flavor. Well rounded home style dish. The twice cooked porked belly melted in your mouth and I love leeks, which is what the meal was sautéed with. The reason for only 4 stars vs 5 was a few items we ordered were pedestrian and we wouldn't get again, the Scallion Pancake and the Crab Rangoon were just not very good. Also disappointing was paying for hot tea ($5), Jasmine, but in no way had the scent you expect with Chinese Jasmine tea. Service? We were seated by, delivered to, and paid with 3 or 4 different staff members. We had to flag them down as they stood at the water station chatting with one another... The menu is large and we look forward to going and trying several more of the dishes offered!
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Nina C.

Yelp
Super excited about this place opening in West Ashley! I waited until they were open for a couple months before going since I knew it would be busy. Thankfully I was able to snag an afternoon reservation because there was a small wait when we arrived. This place is in a small plaza with limited parking close by but more across the street and further out. They didn't really have a host stand, and you had to tell whoever was working that you had a reservation because they didn't ask. There wasn't much of a "waiting area" so it was a bit cramped along the entrance. Once we got sat it took several minutes before someone came and greeted us and got us drinks. I do think they work as a pooled house because no, one person was waiting on us so they had good teamwork. We ordered; Shrimp Shumai - these were bigger than what I'm used to so you only got 3. They were flavorful and had great texture and filling. Pork Soup Dumplings - savory broth and the pork filling was a bit smaller but still tasty. Chili wontons - not spicy at all, so I added more chili oil to it, enjoyed the sauce it was in. Crispy Duck with bao buns - it was advertised as "Peking" and I wouldn't necessarily say it was like traditional Peking duck. The way it was cut was very thin, although crispy but not like a classic Peking duck and how it's normally served. I did enjoy it because it was cooked well and they give you 4 bao buns which was plenty. We didn't have to order from the robot nor did our order come from a robot but we still had good service and a pleasant experience. Clean bathrooms and nicely decorated. Overall a solid place for Charleston. They don't have a big menu or a ton of dim sum options but for what they had it was good. I think if they continue to be consistent, they will thrive and be able to expand here because it's hard to find good, authentic Chinese food and dumplings in the south.
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Tico K.

Yelp
Very nice experience. The food was excellent, we took our waiters suggestions and they did not disappoint. We did bring our own wine as the alcohol list is rather small and paid the $16 corkage fee. Our group of 6 all gave rave reviews and we will Defiantly go again !!
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Hen N.

Yelp
This place just opened up and it is incredibly busy. I came with a bunch of friends because there really isn't any other dim sum restaurants in Charleston so I had to see what it offered. To be honest, the menu is not very large for a dimsum place. They should have just stuck with being called a soup dumpling restaurant instead of putting dimsum in the restaurant name because people who are acquainted with dimsum would probably be disappointed. The food itself wasn't bad, although the har gow was on the lower end of quality for me. However, I could not rate this place higher due to itself being called a dimsum restaurant and not actually having the variety a normal dimsum restaurant offers. Although, this is charleston and dimsum doesn't exist, the food was good but I felt like the advertising is a bit off. The service wasn't too good but it was most likely because it was packed and the servers were probably slammed all day. There is a cute little robot that helps with the serving but it wasn't for all the dishes, I'm assuming because they couldn't keep up with all the orders. I hope that they can increase the menu to a standard dimsum restaurant and if they're going to use a robot hopefully they will make the restaurant more automated so that you can order online or from a tablet and have the robot bring you your orders whenever it is ready. At the moment everything seems a bit rushed and the final form of the restaurant hasn't been completed yet. They could also remove the words dimsum from the restaurant and it would appetizer for me since other Chinese restaurants in the area also serve limited dimsum but do not advertise themselves as a dimsum restaurant.

Jensen Q.

Yelp
It was my first time going here and I'll definitely be back. The staff were courteous and attentive. You know it's a good restaurant when the line is out the door so I definitely would recommend putting in a reservation but the wait wasn't too bad for us. The food was delicious. We got the pork soup dumplings and loved the fried rice. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other items on the menu. The inside is nicely done but I recommend building a wall by the line so it's not awkward with waiting guests standing by tables. Lol. Otherwise a great experience and I'd definitely recommend. Support local!
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Emily V.

Yelp
So yummy, glad we finally made it here! Easy parking in the center lot. Nicely decorated inside and comfortable seating - both chairs and booths available. The staff are attentive and friendly without being too much. Everything we got was great - favorites were the pan seared pork dumplings and three cups chicken.
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Jenny K.

Yelp
Quick, attentive service! Clean and casual. I liked the Shumai and Sichuan wonton best. My husband loved the five spice chicken appetizer
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Kandace S.

Yelp
So glad we saw all of the reviews about this place because it was worth all of the hype! Get there when they open because within 5 minutes of opening the place was packed & had a wait. We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door and the service was excellent throughout our time here. We had the pork soup dumplings, chicken soup dumplings, cucumber salad, fried rice (minus the shrimp due to an allergy), and three cup chicken with a side of white rice. The food was very tasty and packed full of flavor. We will definitely be back.
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Craig P.

Yelp
SOUP DUMPLINGS FINALLY IN CHARLESTON! I've only ever been able to get them when I've gone on vacation to NYC. So good, and incredible. Another great new WA restaurant.
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Harold N.

Yelp
Tried a Saturday lunch. Not as busy as Sundays but food is still amazing. My HK Styke Shumai looked rough but still tasted wonderfully delicious!! No robots today. Staff here got their work down pat. They are very efficient and quick.
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Reagan A.

Yelp
Generally I'm not a huge Chinese food fan but my boyfriend wanted to check this place out and oh boy I'm glad we did! We lucked out with our timing. We arrived and were third in line but by the time we got sat, the line was out the door and stayed that way until we left. It's a super cute place inside. Definitely date night worthy and if you're lucky, a cute little robot will deliver your food to the table! All the food was great but the Dim Sum was by far the best part. I had the chicken soup and will definitely be back for more!

Keisha P.

Yelp
Just ok, soup dumplings were a bit dried out like they were sitting for a while. I can't really recommend this place. Female staff were very nice. Very clean and cozy atmosphere. Drove 40 minutes to try the food, probably won't be back.

Betty R.

Yelp
Food is amazing. Love the robot server and the human servers are wonderful as well. We had several different dishes and enjoyed all of them. We will be returning. Would recommend making a reservation otherwise the wait can be long.
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Laura E.

Yelp
My husband and I made a reservation for a Saturday night at 8pm. We arrived a few minutes before 8 to a fairly crowded restaurant, glad we'd heeded warnings to reserve a table. An employee rather rudely asked if we had a reservation, and seemed disappointed to hear that we did. We were sat promptly, and despite a number of waitstaff working, it took more than five minutes to have someone come to the table and take our drink order. The restaurant was noisy, but generally quieted down as people began to leave. We were sat behind a table of six people who were very loud, bordering on obnoxious. We ended up ordering chicken soup dumplings, the HK style LoMai Gai, the Shanghai Stir-Fried Udon noodles, and the Chef Loong Beef. Our server asked if we wanted everything as it was ready, to which we agreed. The food was good, but the portions were very small for the prices. We especially enjoyed the udon, but for $17 there were barely enough for two people to split them. Our Chef Loong beef never arrived, and when we notified the server she went to check on it and said the ticket hadn't printed to the kitchen. She then asked if we still wanted it! Uh, yes - we've split five tiny dumplings, a small bowl of noodles, and a larger piece of dim sum and we're still starving! The beef eventually arrived, and while it was delicious, we felt unable to enjoy it since the server came back and asked us if we needed anything else or if we wanted the check. It was 8:45! Our reservation was for 8 pm, and the restaurant closes at 9 pm. My husband and I paid the check, very unhappy to be rushed out the door less than an hour after we'd sat down. And on top of all that, we both left still hungry! We'd heard so many good things about this restaurant and had expectations that were apparently just too high, so I don't think we will be back.

Sonya G.

Yelp
Small restaurant with great clean tasting food. One of the better places in the area. Staff is also friendly. Reservations are needed.
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Karl L.

Yelp
Let's just say this, on my America roadtrip this is the only place I had stopped at twice because of how great everything was. I forgot his name but one of the waiters "he" left a great impression the first time I went to the restaurant, putting me at easy and recommended some amazing dishes. Charming, welcoming, positive attitude and atmosphere, additionally very funny dude. The customer service was very genuine and quick from all the staff. When you walk in you can tell the staff has great commemoratory with each other and the customers. I haven't tried all the local hot spots but if you want some high quality Chinese food this is the hot spot. There is typically a standing line at the door every time I have been there because of how good everything is here. Trust me for the price, authenticity of taste and service it was worth the every minute. Also you may want to call ahead to make reservations just in case they are busy. They clam to have the best Dim Sums in town and I would totally agree. Everything was extremely delicious and packed such a BOLD flavors in taste but not overwhelming, if you are familiar with Asian cuisines. I'm positive this would have more reviews but they are a bit of a hike from the downtown. I'd definitely recommend taking an uber/lyft here as their parking lot fills quickly with the many additional shops around the area. Best Dim Sums in Charelston!
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Frank P.

Yelp
I love soup dumplings and they didn't disappoint! The place was so popular and busy that there was a line going out the door. Place looks charming with the decor and custom chopstick packs, and a robot that serves your food. I recommend getting a soup or appetizer if you're getting dumplings, or another order of dumplings because they come in orders of five. The staff was friendly and timely despite being so busy with turnovers and the long line. I hope they aren't too understaffed! All in all, it's a unique experience worth checking out.
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Lauren M.

Yelp
Absolutely love this place!!! My boyfriend and I had seen it and it was on our list of places to try. It is now one of our new favorite places. The servers were very attentive and were always making sure we had everything we needed, they also helped us decide between a couple of dishes. We got soup dumplings of course, because how can you not?! Crab Rangoon because I can't not order crab Rangoon if it's on the menu. Everything was so so delicious. It was very crowded but we didn't wait at all. I highly recommend this place to anyone in the Charleston area.

David W.

Yelp
Did not make it out there - somewhat far from town. Be sure to check hours as they are not open every night.

Tom G.

Yelp
Service was good. It's a little expensive and I did not think the food was that great. We did enjoy your udon noodles.
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Katelynn G.

Yelp
100/10!!! Everything was excellent and this place fills a niche that Charleston was totally missing before! From the soup dumplings to beef Mongolian entree to Dan Dan noodles, we've never been disappointed! Service and ambiance are great too!
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Autumn C.

Yelp
I came here to make a reel for Asian/Pacific Islander heritage month and I don't think I could have enjoyed myself any more. YOU HAVE TO COME HERE! I had an amazing experience from the moment I sat down with high tech robots that deliver your food, kind servers, cute ambience, and delicious food. I mean, the food really impressed me! And the price wasn't bad at all. I have to say my favorite thing I got were the pork dumplings or the Dan Dan noodles. You can also order bao buns (on the menu they are called white lotus buns) and stuff whatever you want in them! I will without a doubt be coming here regularly whenever I am craving Chinese. What a great business!
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Paul Z.

Yelp
We went there for the first time on Saturday my wife and I are from the New York metropolitan area and appreciate non-American Chinese food, especially when you could sit down in a restaurant it's in a small strip mall, but the restaurant was nice. It was bigger than it looked like when we walked in. Service was very friendly and helpful. We ordered their pork soup dumplings, which you never see in a restaurant and they were good. Also, I got the pan fried pork dumplings, and the scallion pancake both were good. We tried the jumbo mustard shrimp. The shrimp or large and tasty. The mustard sauce is not familiar to our taste buds, but it was still good. The food came quickly. We were out of the restaurant and 50 minutes and prices were reasonable for what we got.

sarah k.

Yelp
This is a hidden gem. The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly. The best dim sum I have had. Make a reservation as there was a line of walk-ins because it is that good. With Belle the robot, the ambiance is on point, she is the cutest! Get the Chef Loong beef, you won't be sorry.
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Amy D.

Yelp
I'll be living here now! Go ahead and forward my mail! What a stellar addition to West Ashley. Service was attentive and food was fantastic! Can't wait to try everything!
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Ami A.

Yelp
This new dim sum restaurant is delicious! My friend and I shared four dishes and everything was tasty and fresh.