Austin N.
Yelp
After a long day of work and attending a nearby seminar, I stumbled upon Hengry Dumpling House for a post-event meal. The staff greeted me promptly upon entering, and I was seated with the menu.
While I hoped for photos of the food, the straightforward menu listed dumpling quantities, aiding in guesstimating portion sizes. After placing my order on the paper menu, I gazed around the interior while waiting for my food to arrive. The place offers bar seating, tables, and a countertop table with stools. The glass of water, plates, and cutlery was simplistic and pleasant.
Special kudos to the host handling the front of the establishment. When other customers came in to pick up an order, she would offer them a seat and water while they finished packing up their to-go order. She definitely brightened the place up with her demeanor and friendly customer service!
I received my order of the crab soup dumplings first. The soup itself was delicious, but the amount of soup felt lacking and I desired a more pronounced seafood/crab flavor. The dumpling skin was slightly thicker in comparison to other dumpling restaurants.
Next, my order of curry pork dumplings was served. The curry had a decent amount of spice and heat, with pieces of potatoes in the curry sauce. The sliced cucumbers added a refreshing contrast to cut through some of the spices. The pork dumplings itself were decent. The dumplings were well cooked but the pork filling flavor got overshadowed by the curry flavor.
Then, the spicy popcorn chicken came out next. This one was my favorite because it was flavorful and addicting. The chicken thigh meat pieces were still moist yet the coating was crisp. The peppers and seasonings provided a tingling sensation and a lip-smacking experience.
Finally, my last order of the wonton in chili oil came out. Their chili oil sauce was very forward in garlic and maybe notes of Chinese black vinegar? While this might be a hit or miss to other people's palate, I enjoyed it.
Overall, a solid addition to this part of town. I would come back here again with some friends or family if I am ever near the vicinity.