Dough Zone Dumpling House Kirkland

The Dan Dan noodles are the undeniable highlight. The springy texture and exceptional quality of the noodles themselves are consistently perfect, perfectly clinging to the sauce. The soups dumplings are good. The filling and the broth can be better. The thin wrap is fantastic .Combined with the fantastic service and the fact that you cannot beat the price for this level of food, this place is a must-visit.

🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 Dough Zone in Kirkland never disappoints! The dumplings were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Service was quick and efficient, even when it was busy. The atmosphere is clean and modern, making it a great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. Definitely coming back to try more dishes!

Food was still delicious, but if you seat at the corner of the restaurant, the server can't see you.

Good food at a very decent price. The dumplings and noodles are well-made, and the location is convenient. It’s a great spot for a casual meal. Customer service would've been better overall.

Customer Service: Customer service was not the best. The female waiter kept on talking to her co-workers and stayed in the kitchen without checking on us. We had to wait for 20 minutes just to ask for more napkins. Food: Some of the dishes we ordered like Dan Dan noodle and crepe were way too salty.

I had mostly dismissed this place as a chain restaurant. Which it is, but very well done! It’s in a good location, food is affordable and the service is prompt. I’m not an expert at the cuisine, but loved what we ordered. The kale salad was simple and delicious. The crab meat xiaolongbaos were the bomb.

Went to Dough Zone in Kirkland on Christmas night and it was extremely busy with takeout orders and delivery drivers everywhere. Despite the chaos, Sherry was basically running the entire place on her own, serving tables, handling takeout orders, and keeping everything moving. She did an incredible job making sure we were taken care of, kept our water filled, and made sure every item we ordered came out correctly. Her attitude and professionalism completely elevated the experience. Huge shoutout to Sherry for turning a hectic night into a great one. We’ll definitely be back!

Always enjoy it when I'm able to go to Dough Zone. Everything tends to be good and tastes fresh. I really enjoyed the spicy beef pancake roll and the sweet spicy garlic sauce that comes with the wontons. Dough Zone is a great spot because just about everyone can find something they will like on the menu.

Love all the food, it looks delicious and tastes delicious, the environment is good and the service is good, QFC is not far downstairs, which is convenient

I'd say the food comes out in Smaller portions than expected, but still fairly good. Only thing I wish is they had more options! The menu is much smaller than usual dim sum places. Service felt rushed and mediocre. Location is great but the interior is small and crammed.

Beef Noodle soup was a bit disappointing. There wasn't enough beef in the soup, noodles were cold, and scallions were just thrown in like an afterthought. Service was fast, they put in the order right away; however the kitchen ran out of Crab and Pork Xiao Long Bao. Had to go with just the pork Xiao Long Bao not pictured. Ambiance was okay for fast casual. They need to play music in there to set the vibe a bit better. Felt really empty.

We were seated and served very quickly even though they were closing soon! Sadly they were out of the soup dumplings but the noodles, steamed chicken dumplings, and pan fried dumplings were good! I would love some more spicy options or spicy sauces but overall solid.

I've always been told that the dough zone is the cheaper version of din tai fung. After trying it out, I think that is a fair analogy. The Xiao long bao were nice and juicy. The pan-fried dumplings had a nice crisp. The noodles nice and chewy. All being average quality food that tasted just fine if you don't have a bougie palate. The server was friendly, and the seating was quickly. We went in the middle of the day, and there was a decent amount of people eating there at the time, but it wasn't crowded. Parking in the garage is very convenient, and the walk-up is short.

We came around 5:30pm on a Friday so we easily got a 4-people table for two of us (later we saw more people waiting in line.) The food was delicious and satisfying as usual as you could expect from any other Dough Zone locations. My friend didn't eat pork or beef but pretty much all categories had chicken option so it was good. Clean and new environment. Friendly staff. I always buy the Dough Zone gift cards from Costco before I go so I get extra savings! There is the parking garage that you can have them to validate the parking.

Dropped in during the afternoon, and the server was able to quickly seat me at a table. This was my first time trying the Dan Dan noodles, and I felt they were a little spicy for me, but overall, I enjoyed them along with the Wontons.

Similar as other Dough Zone Dumpling House stores, however, some dishes (if not all) seemed like pre-cooked or package from refrigerator, instead of cooked by chefs in the restaurant.

Food is good, service and ambience below the standard of the other places. Might be a worth for a quick lunch

I came here for a quick lunch. The parking garage was located in the plaza beneath the restaurant, and they were able to validate my ticket. The Pork XLB and Sweet and Sour Cucumber were my favorites. The service was attentive, and the prices were reasonable for its quality. Overall, it's a great spot for a quick lunch.

I've been going to dough zone forever, I'm that annoying person who was going on about how they were never going to FINALLY open in Kirkland... we'll I've been here a bunch and I can tell you... I'm so glad they're here!! I always get the same things cuz you know I just can't help it!! Chicken pot stickers - YES Shrimp and Zuchinni - kinda liked the old version (it's more minced that prices now) but still love it Dan Dan Noodles - EVERY TIME Spicy Beef Pancake - I can't help myself, it's spicy in a lovely oniony pancake roll Chicken Soup Dumpling - double order of this and be careful not to sputter on the soup, always tasty When it comes to the ambiance beggars can't be choosers I guess. The windows are lovely but the layout is all wrong and crammed, I will say not having a place to wait for your table gets the doorway situation pretty bad. They turn off any sort of wait list (people love to eat here) and yeah it's cold and wet most days so ‍ I dunno if there's anything they can do about it now.

Solid spot for xiaolongbao! Coming from Vancouver, it's hard not to hold super high standards for Chinese food, but Dough Zone wasn't too shabby at all. I had been warned beforehand that the dumpling skins were a little too thick, but I didn't find that to be the case. The crab and pork xiaolongbao had a respectably thin wrapper and was very juicy. The cucumber dish was also quite nice, but I found the Dan Dan noodles to be a touch too salty. The chili oil wontons were great, though the oil was a bit on the sweet side. I wish they had more Chinese vegetable dishes instead of things like kale and romaine lettuce. The feel is a bit like a fast casual restaurant, and the service is pretty standard for that kind of place. Staff aren't going to go out of their way to be friendly, but they definitely get the job done efficiently and cordially. This place would certainly do if you're craving fairly affordable xiaolongbao in a pinch!

One of the best xiaolongbaos I have ever had. Friendly staff willing to answer any questions. Very accommodating and nice atmosphere. Try the pork ears can't get enough. Going to visit again when I'm in Washington.

This google plaza waa pristine but dough zone was so hard for me to find. Its in the top corner and its quite inconvenient for takeout if u arent a regular. I had to park and take quite a hike because it was a parking garage with no markings. Im sure its great if u live there ane werent trying to get takeout in the cold rain.

Dough Zone has been popping up in what seems like every major city on the Eastside, but I have no complaints about the expansion. Dumplings are little pockets of happiness and we could all use more of that in our lives! This location had a few tables on the patio and the two of us happened to get a seat in the shade which was perfect. Their menu is one of the nicest I have seen, with clear pictures and descriptive captions of each dish. It's like a photo book! Ordering is super easy as we just jotted down the quantity of each item that we wanted on their paper menu and handed it to our server. After just a few minutes, our food started arriving and completely covered our table. + DAN DAN NOODLES ($6.25): Springy noodles coated in a spicy sauce bursting with spicy and savory umami flavors. The serving is on the smaller end, but good for splitting between two people. It had a good tingly heat, but left a strange aftertaste in the back of my throat. 7/10 + PORK & CRAB XLB (6 for $7.95): I didn't detect much crab but definitely tasted it in the soup as I sipped it from the dumpling. These were delicious and I loved the texture of the soft meat filling in the thin wrapper. For the same price as the regular pork XLB, you might as well choose the crab! 9/10 + SHRIMP & PORK DUMPLINGS (6 for $8.95): A Dough Zone classic that I order every time since they're always consistent and tasty. The pork filling houses a whole shrimp which has a nice snap when you bite into it. So good! 9/10 + KALE SALAD in SESAME DRESSING ($5.95): Great portion for the price. The kale was very tender and lightly coated with the nutty dressing tossed with some shredded carrots and topped with peanuts for a bit of crunch. It tasted quite wholesome and was a nourishing veggie side. 7/10 + FRIED WONTON w/ SWEET SPICY GARLIC SAUCE (6 for $5.95): I didn't care for these. The pork and veggie filling wasn't very flavorful and the sauce was not garlicky... it tasted more like a sweet chili. They had a nice golden fry on the bottom though. 4/10 + SPICY BEEF ROLL ($7.95 each): Meh. Despite this being one of their specials, I found it just okay. The beef was sliced very thinly, on the dry side and wasn't spicy at all (maybe they gave us the non-spicy version). The meat was wrapped with some lettuce inside of a green onion pancake, but it really could have used some kind of sauce. I suggest skipping this roll and ordering the green onion pancake by itself. 5/10 All of this food for $43 before tax and tip is a good deal, especially with the location being in a new modern business center. The service was efficient, friendly and quick, so we had a nice lunch here overall. The menu has really grown since the last time I visited a Dough Zone location a few years ago. I loved being able to try some newer items and refresh my taste buds on a couple of my favorites.

Delicious, consistent, and predictable. It's a favorite spot and I enjoy eating there whenever possible.

Probably the worst location in the chain and each return visit the quality goes down. I am a loyalty member so I love the chain but not the food at this location. Skip the beef stew noodles. Over cooking noodles, bland booth and generic beef chucks. Q-Baos at other locations have better flavor. And the broccoli is just over cooked. Only reason to still visit is the Xiao long Bao which are better than Dim Tai Fung. The Kirkland location is the only reason to come to this location. Service is okay but basic of basic. Don't expect a water refill until you are ready for the check.

Very good soup dumplings! You can park in the parking garage and walk up to the restaurant. Everything was good. Just a warming: the spicy beef shank is a beef jerky type appetizer and served cold. It made my husband's tongue go numb and kind of ruined the rest of his meal as he couldn't taste anything after. Still I would recommend this place. Will come here again for the soup dumplings and pretty outdoor scene.

The xlb were good. The beef pancake roll was very dry, almost unedible. This restaurant is located in a rather crowded spot near QFC shopping center. Parking is kind of a hassle.

New Dough Zone location much like all the others. Loved the service here though, went above and beyond. Extremely friendly workers and chatty - though it was partly because of our large group. Food here was much more fresh and hot than other spots so definitely had to wait a bit before digging in. Other spots aren't "unfresh" or anything, but you can tell the difference here especially as food is delivered as soon as it's ready. Party of 9 visited and enjoyed everything. As the staff dropped our food off, they happily chatted with us, asked about what we did occupation wise, wanting to join our friend group, wanting to join our table, etc. Loved that energy and their willingness to chat. As we left they jokily said "see you tomorrow" so I definitely wanted to come back, but it was a little out of the way, Ordered the broccoli for the first time ever at Dough Zone as a joke but pleasantly surprised. Nothing spectacular but helped cleanse the palate and make us feel healthier. Steamed well and served with a tasty sauce. I make note of this every time, but the House Specials are where you want to be looking. Sure there's dumplings that you're aware of beforehand including the XLB, but the House Specials are fire. Beef Pancake Roll and Pan Fried Beef Cake are some of the top items at all Dough Zone locations. Filling, tasty, and everything you could wish for. Best bang for your buck while also being more unique items you don't see everywhere. Besides that, the Q Bao is always a hit. Q Bao and Pan Fried Beef Cake are similar but also different at the same time. Q Bao is softer (white bun) with a crisp bottom whereas the Pan Fried Beef Cake is crispy all around. Order everything. Or one item from each section. I don't know what to tell you besides be ready, be hungry, and have fun digging in. Also Dough Zone gets a higher placement over DTF in my books all things considered (value, price, whatnot).

My first time here. My daughter has been here before and recommended it. This place has good food for the price. We have been to Din Tai Fung several times and the Dough Zone is a good compromise for very similar quality but at a much better price. We shared a variety of plates such as noodles, fried wontons, and several types of dumplings. All were very tasty and our waiter was very patient and helpful with our decisions. Great place to try for some good dumpling type dishes. They have several locations in the Puget Sound area and seem to be expanding into Cali as well.

A small and modern dough zone location, conveniently off the main strip headed into downtown Kirkland. There is a parking garage right when you pull into this business complex, which you will have to use to park (street parking is super sparse here). Check in on Yelp to join the virtual waitlist. It's not breaking news that you will have to wait for delicious dumplings, especially with this location being small. You can however enjoy local shops or grab a beer at the brewery next door while you wait. Menu is extensive, though I do wish they had a few more vegetable options. Everything was great, especially the potstickers, soup dumplings, and wonton soup. Broths seemed a little over salted but in all the meal was great and we left warm and full. Also, we fed our family of 5 past our stuffing point and even enjoyed a few beers and the bill was only $100 which seemed more than reasonable for how much we ate.

Had a fine experience, but the Dough Zone in downtown Bellevue is much better. Comparing the two, the food is relatively similar, but the service and ambience is much better at Bellevue location. Only 2 individual bathrooms at this location which were often full and had sink faucets like the airplane where you have to continuously press the water button and leave with your hands dirtier than before washing. Also, our server never refilled our waters or asked how our meal was. Not a bad experience, but coming from the other location, I noticed a big difference. One plus is compared to the Bellevue location, this location validates parking.

Soup dumplings: great, best item here. We got 3 orders for 6 people (6 in each order). Pan fried dumplings: shrimp is good. Beef is too tough. Regular steamed pork dumplings: it's good, but nothing special. Beef noodle soup: pretty good, not the best I've had. Very tender beef. Green onion soy noodle: it's tasty, but ok. Just noodles. Beef shank appetizer: very tasty Cucumber: ok as a source of veggies Green onion pancake: oily, like fried dough/pastry.

Cucumbers with vinegar & chili oil is a tasty way to start. Xiaolongbao hot, quick, delicious Friendly helpful staff. Validated parking below. I recommend you try it.

This Dough Zone is consistent with the others in the area, meaning the food is excellent and reasonably priced. Ordering on their website is very easy and is usually ready quickly. At this location I usually order the food to-go, which is always packaged better than most restaurants. They also include all the condiments right near the shelf with the food so it's easy to grab whatever you need with your order. Their prices are also much more reasonable than other dumpling places in the area while maintaining their quality of ingredients and great tasting food.

Another great outpost of the Dough Zone empire. There seems to be a DTF/DZ competition in Seattle which benefits everyone. This location is in Kirkland in one of the upscale Google/Loft/Restaurant buildings not too far from the 405. Parking is underground and validated with purchase. I joined the Yelp wait list and was seated quickly. The dining room is open and airy which helped on a sunny Sunday. I ordered my classics - chicken wontons in chili sauce and pork & crab XLB. They came out quickly which helped my rumbling stomach. Neither really needed any sauces, but I did like their soy sauce at the table. Both dumplings were great. The pork & crab XLB are a real star with a delicate flavor and good soup base making for a great experience. I have grown to love the wontons in chili sauce. The chicken is rather mild, but still good. I had some Sprite in the can and finished it at the table. Another good stop for Dough Zone in the Seattle area. This one is the furthest north along 405 - at least until they find a place in Lynnwood. Fingers crossed.

Boiled Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles,Fried Wontons, Vegetable Steamed Dumplings, green onion pancake, cucumber salad, shrimp and pork dumplings, chicken dumplings- all of theses are 10/10 would recommend. Literally every bite was delicious . Came here with a group of four and shared lunch . No complaints! Staff very friendly and helpful. Love this location also - parking is a breeze !

The food here is soooooo good! We tried Dough Zone a couple of weeks ago and fell in love the flavors were deliiish! We tried DanDan noodles, beef noodle soup, and different dumplings. Literally everything tasted great. I don't usually get this enthusiastic about writing reviews I'm so happy it's close to home. Can't wait to try other dishes soon. Highly recommended!!

The dan dan noodles, chicken soup dumplings and chicken wonton with spicy sauce are my favorite. I have this almost weekly.

Well, quality wise this does not meet the other popular food chain. But given the price point and variety this does give a fair fight I would say. We come here mostly because it is quite cheap and close to our house. There are multiple options for chicken, I just wish they included fried rice and some noodles option. We have tried all their chicken dumpling and I am a big fan of chicken potstickers and Dan Dan noodles. They are super quick in their service and the ambiance is decent :)

Stellar with flavor profiles that jump at you as your senses come alive with a million sensations interwoven in a silky texture of soup laden delights. Heaven! Shear and utter heavenly bliss amongst an oriental sojourn that leaves you breathless and longing for more of the same stimulation.

I was recommended to try dough zone and I'm so glad I did! Where I'm at in Texas it's not easy to find xioalongbao let alone great tasting ones. I love where this is located to, easy to get to. The staff were very nice in taking our to go order. We had just flown in from Austin so was nice to find this conveniently near us. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, Dan Dan noodles and pork buns. Everything was hot and fresh! The soup dumplings were so juicy and delicious. I wasn't used to the peppercorn in the Dan Dan noodles so it threw me off for a sec but they were so tasty! I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu.

Stale salty food. It's like the dishes are are premade, chilled and heated up in a microwave.

No vegetarian Dan Dan anymore. Our family is vegetarian and all four of us love Dan Dan Noodles. In fact that's the only thing we order at Dough Zone, in addition to Sweet and sour cucumber. We tried the Spicy Ma la noodles which were a bit salty and just ok. DoughZone bring back vegetarian Dan Dan immediately else you might loose a regular customer. We dine or order at-least once a month and buy GC from Costco too.

Dude, DoughZone never misses. The dumplings? They were like these awesome little pockets of pure flavor, man. It was like each one took me on a direct flight to flavor town with no layovers, you know? The restaurant was clean and relaxing with a decent view to keep me occupied. So if you want good dumplings for a good price you better be going here

So another restaurant that is similar to this spot would be Din Tai Fung (DTF). I start off with that to let you know how I'm rating this spot. DTF would be a 5 in taste and Dough Zone (DZ) would be a 3 for me. DTF would be a 3 in price and DZ a 4. The staff at DZ we're very friendly. The restaurant itself was very clean. There really no booth style seating. It's all metal chairs, but that didn't take away from the experience. It has hug windows so it was bright and felt bigger than it was. It was nice. I personally wouldn't go back. But if you like DTF and looking for a more reasonably priced spot, this may be the one to try out.

Went there last night with a few friends... located in the urban Kirkland area and in a great location. Took a while to get seating but once we got seated we were able to order reasonably quick and the food was served with us pretty quick. The dumplings were pretty good but not exceptional. The Dan Dan noodle plate and spicy noodle entree size was pretty small, not e en enough for one person if u are hungry. Taste was good but the breading was quite a bit compared to the amount of protein inside. So overall I would give this place a B+ but prices are pretty cheap.

The Kirkland Dough Zone is decent, convenient, inexpensive, with quick service. There is validated underground parking beneath the restaurant, the seating is very fast, the turn around from ordering to service has a super speedy turnaround time. The lunchtime crowd is not too busy and the wait staff are friendly. The food as a whole is average like fast food Chinese for Westerners. The green onion pancakes definitely needs salt. The stewed, beef noodle soup is definitely a watered down version of the Taiwanese style broth..don't expect hand pulled noodles or bone broth instead you get prepackaged like saimin with chicken broth and boiled beef. The dumplings though are tasty and definitely do enjoy the pan fried chive dumplings. Everything was fine with nothing too out of the box and good but not super great.

This was for Kirkland. Quality and service has gone down hill. Walter brought our dishes to the table across from us. They didn't order it and I said it was ours and he didn't believe me. He did it 3 different times. Q bao used to be juicy but it must have been waiting around because the inside was not juicy but mushy. XLB wrappers were thick and hard and meat not tasty. Romaine salad had less leaves ( come on... lettuce is cheap) and over dressed. We left a lot uneaten and when he offered to box it and I said the quality was not very good he just said, " yeah.... Oh well"‍

Tucked in the heart of Kirkland Urban, Dough Zone stands as a prime Shanghainese dim sum gem offering remarkable value. The restaurant seamlessly marries tradition with a modern touch, both in ambiance and culinary artistry. For me, the star of the show was the beef pancake rolls - tender beef encased in light, crispy pancakes, a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Their pork xiao long baos, delicate packets of savory pork in a rich broth, were a delight, while the pork and shrimp potstickers hit the perfect balance of seared wrapping with succulent filling. The combination of convenient location, efficient service, and authentic, flavorful dishes makes Dough Zone a culinary destination. For a taste of Shanghai's culinary essence without breaking the bank, it's simply unbeatable.

When I'm craving Dim Sum, I will definitely stop by this place! Much cheaper than other dim sum locations, and much more laid back. I ordered way too much for just myself but it was amazing! The sweet and spicy cucumber app was so good, as was the vegetable dumpling. I really enjoyed the pork bao as well. I'm sad they were sold out of the red bean bun, but the mango pancake was exceptional.

Tried the Dough Zone for delivery and it was a great experience. The food was ready early and delivery was quick. I don't think I've ever received a delivered meal more nicely packed than this one. Each food item was in its own labelled container, and all of them were packed together in a Dough Zone shopping bag (with string handles). Totally removed the guesswork around which dumpling was what. The food was really nice. The Dan Dan noodles with the Szechwan pepper were really delicious--spicy but not burning hot. The noodles were individually-sized portions, so order accordingly The dumplings were delicious, as you'd expect, but still worth calling out. But the unexpected star of the show for us was the Spicy Beef Sandwich. Again, like the Dan Dan noodles, spicy as in flavorful not my-mouth-is-on-fire hot. Crispy pancake with delicious Spicy Beef. Next time we'll order one-each of these. Pro-tip: The only thing I'd call out as a caution, is that overall, steamed buns don't travel really well. Sure, you can heat them up, but the texture will probably change a bit. Non-steamed-bun food items will probably travel better if you're ordering out. Noodles, pot-stickers, regular dumplings, spicy beef (nom nom), were all great. Will definitely be back to sample more.

There are other Dough Zones and I imagine there as good as this one. I've never been disappointed. Good food at reasonable prices. I always get the spicy pancake roll as it always satisfies! It has just the right amount of spice and the flavors are divine you'll certainly know if you take the time.

They got rid of their vegetarian noodles. Why?!!!!! It makes no sense this was the one place that had vegan/veggie options. Kirkland food sucks for vegetarians!

Great place to get some dumpling. I went here without knowing what to expect but I had a great experience. I ordered my food to go and only had to wait for about 10 minutes. The food was nice and good and the dumplings were well worth the wait!

This Dough Zone location is a great addition to Kirkland Urban. They are fast and efficient with the food and it is just as tasty as the other locations! Glad they're here

Located in a great location with great garage parking that is validated. It's on the second floor and then you go to the northside. It took us a little while to find it, but it was worth it. The food was great and it was a great value.

Listen. I always love me a good dumpling. As any Seattleite would know, our first thought for dumplings is Din Tai but if you want a decent runner up without breaking the bank, Dough Zones got ya. The must haves there (which you can't get at Din Tai) is the: Dan Dan Noodles, the veggies in sesame dressing, the beef cake and the Q-Bun! Now you can't go to a dumpling place and not get Pork Xiao Long Bao, and some traditional boiled or steamed dumplings. Now I will say, I do wish they had a better chili sauce to go with those wontons. As far as service, the staff is always so kind. We come both with kids and without and the manager is always working to make the best seating arrangement. Love sitting outside if it's an option just because it gives it a little extra ambience. The inside is pretty clean cut and honestly, Bellevues interior kicks it's butt (but not worth enough to sit in the line in Bellevue).