Trendy Dumpling

I brought my family here for a dinner celebration, and it was a hit! Everyone loved their dishes, and we had a great time sharing and trying each other’s food. The atmosphere is such a vibe. We even got lucky and caught one of the chefs making hand-pulled noodles right in front of us. I am excited to come back and try even more dishes!

Great food! The interior was well decorated and very nice. The service was fast, and the food was hot and delicious. The dumplings were absolutely delicious, and the 2 entrees we ordered had a huge portion and great flavor. They were hand pulling noodles which we did not realize until after we ordered, but want to come back and try them!

Hand pulled noodles are the best, you can tell these are made from scratch. I enjoyed my meal, it was some sort of bean pods and ground beef with a heavy gelatinous broth (I know it doesn't sound appealing but it was tasty). Only taking it down a star because the meal was quite greasy which could be good sometimes but it made it so rich it was hard to finish in one sitting. They also didn't give any chopsticks and only a flimsy fork for takeout so it was hard to pick up the heavy noodles! Overall though the flavor and spice was on point, I would return again.

Came to Trendy Dumpling for a different environment. The ambience was very calm, it was a weekday just after lunch so it wasn't busy and we had quick service. We tried the cucumber salad, shrimp dumplings cheese puffs. Also ordered the regular dinner meal of Pork and Mushrooms. The cheese puffs had powered sugar which surprised me but it was sooo good. All in all the food was delicious. I'd definitely recommend trying when your in the area.

Plenty of parking outside the restaurant. Came on a Friday evening around 5pm and was seated right away. The food was delicious. Service was friendly and prompt. The Basil Chicken dish and the Sichuan Biang Noodles are a must try dishes! The noodles are hand pulled and well seasoned. The Basil Chicken dish goes very well with rice. Portions are very generous as well.

Great restaurant. Crispy bao, soup dumplings, hand pulled noodles, braised beef soup, pan fried dumplings, and fried rice were all amazing.

I loooooove trendy dumpling!! I go every time I'm in town (which is often). The service is amazing, the food is to die for, and you can watch them make dumplings from some of the tables! Love it!

Trendy Dumpling is undoubtedly my favorite Sichuan restaurant in Houston! Everytime I went there I was very happy coming out—delicious food, great service and neat environment. I go so often that I can almost recite their menu. My favorite dishes include 夫妻肺片、豆花鱼、粉丝炒莲白, but you won’t go wrong with any of their dishes. The staff working there are so nice, smiling all the time, you can tell they are happy working there. Even though sometimes it’s busy and crowded they still deliver the food and service very efficiently. Their food is so addictive that I cannot help going at least once a week. I am sure it won’t disappoint you in any means!

Great food and service.... Very nice atmosphere. Staff is friendly and prompt. Will definitely be back!

I had a nice dinner this evening at Trendy Dumpling with my husband, sister, and brother-in-law. Here's a breakdown of our meal: * Fried Spring Rolls: Unfortunately, these were the least impressive dish of the evening. They were overly greasy, and the filling was too mushy for my taste. * Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings: These were fantastic! Perfectly fried on all sides, giving them a satisfying crunch, and the chicken filling was incredibly flavorful. * Mushroom Chicken: My favorite dish of the night! The sauce was savory with a hint of spice, and the mushrooms and chicken were cut into similar shapes, creating a harmonious texture. Sliced red peppers added just the right kick. Truly excellent! * Biang Biang Noodles: These noodles were another highlight--richly flavorful with a mild spice level, slightly spicier than the mushroom chicken but still well-balanced. * Salt & Pepper Shrimp: This dish was a standout. The shrimp were perfectly crispy yet tender, never overcooked, and paired beautifully with onions and peppers for a vibrant flavor combination. * Sticky Rice: Absolutely perfect--just the right level of stickiness! * Strawberry Milk Tea: A nostalgic treat, reminiscent of Nesquik strawberry milk from childhood. The only dish we wouldn't order again is the spring rolls, but everything else was superb. The service was excellent--attentive without being intrusive--and the restaurant itself is clean and spacious. We'll definitely be back to enjoy more of their fantastic dishes.

This is my favorite go to spot. We usually get the salt and paper shrimp and the pork dumplings to share. The service is okay. I wouldn't say they go out of their way. Ambiance is just okay as well. I can say depending on where you sit you get views of the kitchen and can see them making noodles or your meal. My goal is to try new items off the list but our go to's are alway my favorite dinners.

So so so good! We came at around 5:30pm and were able to get seated right away. Their menu is very extensive, which was cool. To our surprise, the food came out super quickly just shortly after ordering! The dumplings really lived up to its expectations. We tried the hot and spicy dumplings, the pan fried chicken dumpling, and the pork soup bao. If I had to rank the order of my favs, it would be in that exact given order. The hot and spicy dumplings were actually spicy this time (amazinnnn) because they had some chopped peppers. The wontons were big too. I'm used to smaller sizes. The pan fried dumplings were chewy and crispy on the edges. The sweet sauce was perfect - we were double dipping like crazy cuz it was delicious lol. The soup bao was good too, but it felt like it was lacking in flavor, so I had to submerge it in the sauce. We tried the beef noodle soup with biang noodles and the dan dan noodles, both of which were yummy in their own ways. The beef noodle soup was warm and hearty. The broth wasn't too heavy, and the flat noodles were LONGGG. Beef was tender, and the flavor overall was great. The Dan Dan noodles had a slight tanginess to it, and it wasn't overpowering like the ones I've tried before. Noodles were cooked perfectly, and the portion was HUGE. It was pretty much never ending. I loved both noodle dishes! Our interactions with the servers were minimal, but they did consistently clear out our plates and provided us with what we needed. The inside is spacious and the lighting is quite dim. Parking is ample, so I had no trouble finding a spot! I'll definitely be back for some more dumplings. The ultimate star of the show was the hot and spicy dumpling.

Really good food...delicious drinks...nice atmosphere and service...I had an order of fried chicken dumplings...they were amazing...I also enjoyed an order of chicken lo mein...very tasty...the portion of the meal was enough for two...my wife had an order of pork boa...and she said they were very good as well...but what I really enjoyed was the hot ginger honey lemon tea...I never had tea that was this delicious...it was simply heaven...the one thing I have to say was unpleasant was the parking...the parking lot is too small for all of the surrounding businesses...but the food makes it worth it

I have been to trendy multiple times & have enjoyed each visit. However, the duck was small and fatty, not as much meat as we expected. The chili oil dumplings was very doughy, TINY small piece of meat filling. On the aspect of service, I never had an issue with the servers there, everyone is friendly and quick. For the food, it's good but it's starting to get less and less with the prices still being high

The place looks really nice but casual when you walk in. My absolute favorite dish going there is the hot and spicy wontons! I'm not the biggest fan of spicy foods, but this is a must for me to get. The chicken pan fried dumplings were close behind, especially when dipped in the sauce. The soup dumplings were good, I just wished it had a little more flavor, but I dunked it in the sauce and it was tasty. The beef noodle soup was good with a little kick to it and the noodles were cooked perfectly, and I also enjoyed their dan dan noodles. I ordered some pan fried bao, and they were okay, I just wish it had a little more flavor to the meat. Everything came out super quick and so hot. For the price, I feel like you get a good amount of food, especially when you share with others.

Great lunch special for under $11. Would recommend General Tsos Chicken and would come back!

When the whole group says the food is good and delicious, you gotta believe it. My friends and I really enjoy this place because not only are the portions pretty generous, each dish and dumpling is also made well and tastes great. We all thought the Pork Soup Dumpling was the perfect shareable for the table along with the Hot & Spicy Dumpling. Our various noodle dishes were all filling and flavorful with enough to go around to share. While the dishes already look appetizing, they taste better than they look which is a high compliment. The whole restaurant is tidy and pretty spacious making it welcome and great for groups. Service was attentive and food came out within a reasonable time. I definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a place to eat near River Oaks or Rice Village.

Stuff is always friendly. Sometimes there is a wait line, so be prepared to wait, depending on the time of day. Food is always really good here. I have not had any bad experiences. I would recommend. I always enjoy the combination, lo mein and the chicken pan fried dumplings .

Trendy dumpling has been such a hit ever since it opened. The restaurant is usually always packed and I recommend it to friends if they're in the area. Prices are fair and service is quick and good. My personal favorites are the crispy bottom baos (always order more of these), peking duck, beef noodle soup, and spicy wontons. These dishes are so flavorful! Parking can get kind of packed on the weekends!

When i'm craving dumplings and freshly made noodles, this is my spot!!! Went yesterday and have been going for about 2 years or so, same amazing food and service. The menu has a lot to offer so anyone will find something they like, i get the general tso chicken, hot and spicy dumplings (omg y'all), and the shrimp lo mein. It can get a bit full at night but food comes out at a reasonable time. cute atmosphere too with pretty design on the walls nd u can see them making the food in the back.

Nice spot for dumpings and noodles. Dishes aren't crazy spicy with Szechuan peppers. Noodles have bite and dumplings are full of filing. Service is ok but food makes up for it without breaking the bank

I came back a couple of times since the last time and wanted to update my review. Eggplants and green bean love 5/5 Still my favorite dish. It is so savory and flavorful. Veggies soaks up the sauce and is so soft. Chili dumplings 3/5 Dumpling wrap is just too thick for my liking but I can say the sauce is very addictive. Singapore noodles 4/5 It's good. Light curry flavor. I like the portion. Very easy to share. Buns 5/5 Pretty soft and insides were gushing with hot goodness. Beef 3/5 It's decent but I've has spicier from elsewhere.

Food was great!! Very good flavor, soup dumplings could have been a bit warmer when brought out- but flavors were all very well balanced! The restaurant is a bit loud, but lively! Beef in the noodle soup as very tender, chicken was very crispy! Usually love the tendon by it was a bit tougher. The biang biang noodle is deliciously chewy and delicious!!!! Beware it packs a punch!

New place for me to visit , pleasantly surprised by the location. Place looks hip, fun and family friendly. Decor was very original and pretty. The food is the tastiest I've had out here in a long time and the service was great definitely returning to try more Todays faves Blooming Flower tea Hot and Spicy dumplings Dan Dan noodles

Pretty good spot for some Chinese food and I hope to come back and try other dishes! Here is a list of what my friends and I got: Sichuan Style Biang Noodles: I really enjoyed these noodles! They are handpulled and I loved how bouncy and thick they were. The dish has a ton of green beans with ground pork seasoned with numb spice. The portion is pretty big and I would totally order this again! Xiao Long Bao (Soup Bao): There's a lot of soup inside these dumplings and the dough is great. This is just me personally but the pork flavor was really strong which isn't my thing. But my friends really enjoyed it and the sauce was good too. Crystal Shrimp Dumpling: Pretty standard but nothing to complain about. Similar to the Xia Long Bao, I liked the sauce ShuMai: I enjoyed these very much! The pork and shrimp were relly flavorful and I was hooked! Hot and Spicy Dumpling: the wrapping/dough was pretty thick which made it feel like it overpowered the filling inside but not too bad overall Pork Bao: The bao itself was warm and fluffy. I wish there was more pork filling inside but it was good overall Beef Pancake: Aside from the Biang Noodles and the ShuMai, this was probably one of my favorites. The outside was both flakey & doughy, and the beef filling was delicious. I would totally order this again Crispy Bottom Bao: my review for this is pretty similar to the pork bao but I did enjoy the fried bottom which added a crispy texture. Overall, I loved the food here and it is perfect for family style. The interior was nice and the service was fast too. Can't wait to try other dishes in the future!

I seen a couple food reviews of this place and it looked so good I couldn't wait to try! But it ended up falling short of my expectations. We ordered the Bang Bang noodles, combination fried rice, the pork soup bao, shumai and the walnut shrimp. The bang bang noodles were way too spicy and the noodles felt over cooked. The combination fried rice was pretty decent but nothing that blew us away. The pork soup boa kind of lacked in flavor. The shumai was disappointing and had corn in it which is not normal. And the walnut shrimp was over bartered and covered in sweetened condensed milk and tasted more like a dessert. Over all just not up to par in terms of authentic and flavors. The service was good and the restaurant had beautiful decor.

Found this place on Yelp. My kids was craving Pho and this place pulled up. When we arrived we found out they don't actually sell pho but the waiter suggested something very similar. Literally everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The service was fast and we will certainly be back. Great job! Service Quality and Atmosphere was all IMPECCABLE

Obsessed is an understatement. We come here all the time strictly for the soup dumpling and hand pulled noodles. The flavor and quality of each is out of this world. We love the food and service.

The food was outstanding! The strawberry milk tea is my favorite! The fried rice here is perfect.

Been here a few times now, and it's a solid spot serving authentic Chinese flavors. Honestly the most appealing thing about this place is the location. It's conveniently along the 59 north feeder road, in the shopping center lining the road. Despite having dumpling in its name, I've found the dumplings to be mediocre compared to its nearby competitors. My water boiled fish was on the bland side. The cold cucumber appetizer was all right. I enjoyed the crispness. My friend really enjoyed the bbq pork buns. Overall nice spot. I wouldn't put it as my top spot, but I would happily return.

I've been going to this place for years! The food and service are always top notch and i have no words to describe the food except for delicious, scrumptious, delectable, and to die for.

The food was soooo good. I can wait to come back. Absolutely delicious and lots of food for the price.

Food was soooooooo delicious and I have been craving it since. Service was speedy and efficient. I loved watching them hand pull the noodles through the window into the kitchen. All the food came out piping hot and fresh. The overall vibe of the place is nice yet also casual. Go hungry and try a little bit of everything. The hot spicy dumpling and biang biang noodles were standouts. The cream cheese wontons went so fast I didn't get the chance to snap a pic! I cannot wait to go back.

Amazing xiao long bao/steamed soup dumplings, Biang Biang Noodles and more. Looking for a new restaurant for Sunday night family dinner, not realizing that this one was already bookmarked. Thanks to Justin for his great review. So lucky to be able to get a table for four without a reservation. Even luckier to be able to move to a larger table when another family member decided to join us last minute. Everything that we ordered was so delicious. Started with the xiao long bao. Steamed chicken soup dumplings. So happy that there was a chicken option. So delicious. Definitely get these. The hot and sour soup was hot, hot. So good. The entrees are so generous. Perfect for sharing. Loved the Biang Biang Noodles. So much fun to watch the noodles being hand pulled via the open kitchen glass windows. Mixed with chili oil, enoki mushrooms and bok choy, this is definitely a signature specialty. (Tried to make these noodles via a virtual Yelp cooking class. There is an art to successfully making these tasty treats.) The eggplant love green bean was an amazing vegetarian dish. So nice to not have to choose between green beans vs eggplant. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful. The green beans had the perfect amount of crunchiness. The spicy dry chicken cube satisfied even the pickiest of eaters. Full of chili. It packed a punch as did the spicy beef and broccoli which was ordered off the menu. The orange chicken was filled with huge chunks of fried chicken, large pieces of orange and orange peels which tasted like honey. Some of the best orange chicken that we've ordered. So fresh and tasty. So many options for noodles, dumplings, soups, vegetarians and more. Service was great. Servings were generous and so delicious. Will definitely be back.

TLDR: a solid place - beautiful ambiance. Decent food. I have mixed feelings when writing this review. I didn't particularly like or dislike this place. This was my first time eating "traditional Sichuan dishes" (as per their website) and I guess it's not for me! Be warned: the Sichuan pepper numbs your tongue and throat which kinda freaked me out! Thus, I despised the Dan Dan noodles which had Sichuan pepper in it, NOT NECESSARILY because they were poorly made but because of the freaky numbing sensation. If that's your thing, then by all means, this is probably your place. The other dishes were pleasant - although not spectacular - including the dumplings (6 per serving) and Sichuan-Style Biang Noodle. My waiter spoke broken English but that's not a knock against the Trendy Dumpling - he was very friendly and speedy. What I liked the most was the ambiance. The decor was exceedingly cute and the seating area was fairly comfortable. I personally probably won't come back since I learned I abhor the Sichuan pepper, but I didn't dislike the Trendy Dumpling overall.

Too much string beans in our noodles to taste any of the beef that was in it. I had higher hopes from the other online reviews.

Trendy modern Chinese restaurant, a great place to eat lunch and share family style with old friends. We ordered the pan fried dumplings, chicken soup dumplings, pork dumplings, biang biang noodles, combination fried rice, mapo tofu, and fried chicken cube. Soup dumplings are nice and plump, come with a tangy vinegar sauce and cute colorful tongs. I like their big serving size, satisfies the craving and I appreciate the thin wrapper and good meat ratio. Chili wontons, fried rice were solid. I lovedddd the fried chicken cube, very flavorful and spicy!! And the biang biang noodles were good too, it came with a lot of asparagus and green onions. Our group ended up ordering two more servings of dumplings lol. I'd recommend trying once!

This restaurant is cute inside, the restaurant itself isn't huge but they did a great job not setting up the tables too close together. There are little wall barriers throughout the restaurant. I loved the Crispy Bottom Bao!

Soup dumplings, weren't soupy. The beef soup was good but broth was salty. Pork belly app was gamey. Garlic cucumbers didn't have enough garlic or much flavor. Enjoyed the garlic green beans. Enjoyed the dry fish, not as oily as other restaurants, nice crunch. Oddly, although I had gripes about most of the dishes, I still liked the food and would go back. P.s Please put chili oil on the tables, should not be a request and brought out in small plastic cup

Always one of our favorite "go to" dumpling restaurants. If you love fresh made to order meals this is your kind of place. Their noodles are hand pulled and their dumplings are unique and flavorful. The soup dumplings are some of the best in the area.

Came here with a large party and we tried so many food items :) We ordered: -pork xlb - def order! -string beans - not my favorite, but it was good -dan dan noodles - just okay, but everyone loved it -spicy chicken cube - probably my FAVORITE of the night -basil chicken - wouldn't order again -spicy wonton - good flavor, but the wrappers were too thick -pan fried baos - first time having this and would recommend it -beef fried rice - normally don't like fried rice, but this had a good wok flavor Portion sizes were generous and we were stuffed by the end of our meal! We had some leftovers as well We had so many plates that we struggled to fit them on our table. We def would've benefited from a lazy susan haha. It was most of our first times' dining here and everyone enjoyed it! I generally don't eat much Chinese food, but I'm definitely adding this to my rotation!

I tried an experiment with Trendy Dumpling due to an intense craving that came over me after watching a local food influencer's instagram food reel. The dish featured in the reel was of a thin pan asian noodle, but for some reason I immediately started craving NYC's Xi'an Famous Food's Lamb Cumin Hand-Ripped noodle ( a dish that features especially thiccc, chewy, hand made flat noodles that load you up with dopamine). I can't tell you how many times I searched "hand pulled noodles" and "cumin lamb" only to find nothing even resembling my beloved NYC dish. I got creative with my search and started looking at every Sichuan restaurant I could think of. I know it shares a border with Shaanxi and I honestly was not sure if I had even seen a Shaanxi focused place in Houston, so I was doing the most. I saw Trendy Dumpling shortly after I started my search, but could not imagine that a place called "trendy" dumpling was putting out hand pulled noodles let alone cumin lamb. The idea of "trendy" for a restaurant seemed suspicious. But, after exhausting every other avenue I went down, I gave Trendy Dumpling's menu a chance. After a bit of digging, I noticed they had something others did not: chili oil hand pulled noodles called "Biang Biang noodles". Then, completing the equation, there was a Cumin Lamb dish nestled beautifully in the meat section. After closely examining the menu and photos, I decided the noodles looked legit and I decided to combine the Biang Biang noodles with the Cumin Lamb dish to get my fix. I admit, it was slightly painful paying double to try and recreate one dish, but I was here for it. I ordered to-go (which for noodles like that you ought to have them fresh), but I knew what to expect (clumped/extra chewy bits) and knew it would still be worth it. Biang Biang Noodles: This dish is special. Unexpectedly, it featured several juicy, large, perfectly cooked bock choy. The dish also came with gorgeous white beech mushrooms. Both had soaked up the sauce in a way that still let the individual ingredients shine, but with an added savory sensation (which truly elevated the experience). The noodles were fresh/handmade and if you are pasta/noodle snob like me, I think you would agree they are absolutely lovely. Since trying this dish, I have discussed it with many locals and even had people reach out to me to share their opinion. The consensus is "please add more chili oil/sauce". ***So, I am requesting the business owner indulge us in the change request... because, this dish ought to be widely celebrated and I think with a few small changes, it could be!*** Biang Biang + Lamb Cumin: "Well, that went better than I expected". I now have a solution for my XFF craving! For any "blandness" in the noodles, the punchy flavor of the Lamb Cumin dish makes up for it. The portion of Lamb and veg is satisfying and the quality overall was better than I expected. It just goes to show, don't judge a book by it's... er... name!

This has become one of my absolute favorite restaurants for lunchtime with my girlfriend. Conveniently located however, the parking is a little tough but they're serving up some amazing food with some great customer service. Food, I've had the Mongolian beef here, and it simply amazing. Very fresh and full of flavor. I've also had the general Tsos chicken, which is equally as good. Today we shared the cheese puffs and they almost tasted like beignets. I guess you can call them crab puffs. Either way they're really good. We've also tried the dumplings in a few other dishes, which are all have been top-notch. Like I said, the parking is a little tough with the customer. Service is great. All of the waiters and waitresses of very tentative and make sure your food comes out ASAP. I think this will be one of our go to spots whenever we want Chinese food. Great great job trendy dumpling.

ORDERED - soup bao, pork - bejing duck - truffle soup bao - hot and spicy dumpling - mongolian lamb - lychee refreshing Let's get right into it. The star of the show was the MONGOLIAN LAMB. So much flavor, we licked the plate clean. The TRUFFLE SOUP BAO was quite big so I highly recommend drinking the soup first, and then eating the bao. The BEJING DUCK was so delicious. The fatty parts were tasty, the lean parts were juicy and tender. Wraps were provided instead of the buns, which was a different thing to me -- totally loved it, though. Overall, all my friends and I enjoyed this place and the food. A lot of the other reviews recommended trying out the noodle dishes so we will be doing so next visit.

Reasonably competent hit or miss place for the neighborhood, not worth a destination trip. If I'm north of the freeway, there are better places. I had a bad experience ordering on ChowNow where the service waited 52 minutes to tell me I wasn't going to get an order, but it's worked ok on DoorDash and UbeEats. The one time I ate in, they were kind to my toddler. I like the chili oil dumplings and the cumin lamb. The Dan Dan noodles are B+. The egg rolls are more like spring rolls and don't travel well. The Mongolian lamb with ramen noodles was disappointing. When they lower prices for the delivery service it's a good deal, and it's not too expensive otherwise.

Food was amazing!!!!! Also very large portions, everything we ordered we could share. Everyone was so nice and attentive!

Nice atmosphere. The biangbiang noodles and chicken dry pot (without peppercorn) are so delicious ! Will come back again to try their dumplings and Bao!

Was craving soup dumplings again and came back for that. So the same wonderful server got my order again and his name is Lucas. Wonderful food and people here. Cream cheese puffs feel more like a dessert to me than an appetizer since they sprinkle powdered sugar on it. I like sugar so it's fine, but it may put some people off and some may want the usual dipping sauce that other places tend to have. Have y'all had chocolate dumplings ever? It's so good and tastes like one of those Lindt chocolate balls that melt in your mouth...oh so yummy! I'm not sure if it was dark chocolate or strawberry chocolate of some sort but it's totally interesting in dumpling form. You gotta try it if y'all come here.

The food here is really good. I did have a reaction to something in the food and our server was quick to take it and took it off our bill. The boba drinks were tasty. Overall had a good experience minus the one plate. Loved the decor and seating was spacious.

Amazing lunch try the spicy bang noodle it's the bomb We enjoyed ourselves also open for a great lunch menu

I had gotten seated very quickly as a solo diner. Their menu was very straight forward and had lots of good options. I personally had the Mapo Tofu and Dan Dan Noodles. The mapo tofu was VERY good and I would have had that as my only dish if I had known about their large portion sizes. The Dan Dan noodles left me desiring a little more taste besides crunchy peanuts. I wished it was spicier and had more cucumbers in it

Quick and pleasant service, a small wine, beer, and sake offering, and pretty good food. The soup Dumplings are a favorite of ours but the szechuan noodles are a close second. We also tried the spicy pork Dumplings. A great spot for a quick meal or a chill and relaxed dinner with friends.

Their food is amazing i specially love love their chicken soup bao as well as the chicken pan fried dumpling.

Clean, friendly, delicious, authentic food. Every dish was on point. Highly recommended

The Hubby & I had high hopes for this place based on the reviews. We were disappointed. The service was negligent and at the time there were only 2 other customers; we got there at opening. We made our drink order & received it in just a few minutes, but waiting for refills was too long, and it was just water & tea! We started with the eggrolls, and they were good (and the best part of our meal), and the spicy dumplings, which I absolutely did not like. I've had the spicy dumplings before but I've never had them as THICK as these. We asked for extra napkins bc the oil in the dumplings was quite a bit, and could be a bit messy. After about 10 minutes the server literally brought us TWO paper napkins, and the Hubby & I just stared at one another like. "Really?" Our server seemed like he didn't want to answer any of our questions, regarding menu items (it was our first time there), and I guess it irritated him me asking if they had or could make Garlic Chicken, and before I could continue, he told me "No we don't make garlic chicken, we can't make that". Mind you I saw "Garlic Chicken Sauce Ramen Noodles" on the menu. I just wanted rice instead of the noodles, but oh well. I ordered General Tso's chicken & the Hubby order the fish soup. I've worked restaurant/retail mgmt for over 20 yrs, and if I'm being 100% honest, I'll bet money the General Tso's chicken was reheated from the day before. It was stale, and very gummy. Tasted one piece and couldn't eat it. My Hubby's fish soup had ABSOLUTELY NO FISH FLAVOR AT ALL! He didn't eat it. He said he'd take it home and try to doctor it up, but it was just thrown away. We live a little more than an hour away from this place, and we wish them the best but we won't return.

The food was decent but unfortunately lacked some flavor but we added sriracha and soy sauce to spice it up a bit. My favorite item we ordered was the chicken dumplings (pan fried). They come with a ton, so a half order is a good option. We ordered the full and it came with about 10. I really liked the sauce it comes with. Unfortunately the service could have been better. We felt ignored 90% of the time, but it wasn't a big deal at all as we weren't in a rush.

You all know soup dumplings are one of my Asian favorites. I was so happy to stop in Houston for a late lunch and have both pork and chicken soup bao. They are so fresh and delicious that I prefer to just make a meal out of those dumplings. However, my husband can't pass up a good General Tso's chicken. It was also tasty, with a spicy rich sauce and lots of garlic (not many peppers, though). It was a great stop as we drove through Houston.