The Dumpling Lady
Sichuan restaurant · Belmont ·
Sichuan noodles & soup dumplings, vegetarian options, casual
Sichuan noodles & soup dumplings, vegetarian options, casual
"I stroll into the Alley at Latta Arcade for warm Sichuan bites from The Dumpling Lady, which provides a spicy, comforting option amid the game-day hustle." - Kayleigh Ruller
"Fast-casual Dumpling Lady, which started as a food truck in 2016, now has three locations in Optimist Hall, South End, and Uptown. The dizzying dan dan noodles and pork and chive dumplings represent this spot’s desire to stay loyal to traditional, non-Americanized Szechuan cuisine. The wontons and dumplings are like silk, until the heat kicks in, and suddenly, it’s silken molten lava, and eaters are back in their bodies. Expect the items to be draped in sesame, scallion, or chili oil — it may be messy, but it will be worth it. Pro tip: The South End location is open late on weekends for those late-night cravings. Another pro tip: Follow the Dumpling Lady’s Instagram for homemade recipe videos." - Kayleigh Ruller
"At Optimist Hall, The Dumpling Lady serves some of the most delicious dumplings outside of China and is a favorite vendor I would seek out." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Walk through Optimist Hall, the two-year-old food hall in a historic former mill, and you’ll get a capsule tour of today’s Charlotte: Businesses like the Dumpling Lady and Papi Queso that started as food trucks have opened permanent spots." - Kathleen Purvis
"A small concept that grew out of a food truck and established a permanent stall in the city’s major food hall, exemplifying the local entrepreneurs transitioning from mobile to brick-and-mortar operations." - Kathleen Purvis