Order: The Lunch Special (Spicy Beef Noodles and Chengdu Dumplings (Pork and Scallion)) Summary: Incredibly noodles and dumplings but they aren’t joking when they say things are spicy.
Review: I adore good dumplings but honestly they can be pretty hard to find. My friends and I stopped here to check them out and I’m glad we did. It’s been a long time since I had noodles and dumplings this good. The noodles were firm enough to still have chewiness without being hard and the flavor of both the beef noodles and pork dumplings were to die for. I will issue a warning that when they say spicy, they mean it. My friend, who doesn’t like spicy food, just got the Shrimp and Chicken dumplings and couldn’t eat them. I love spicy food so I really enjoyed it but the spicy beef noodles were hot enough it burned (in a good way, if you like spicy food you know what I mean).
I’d highly recommend The Dumpling Lady if you like noodles or dumplings. This will absolutely stay on my list of favorite restaurants when I’m in Charlotte.
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Shrimp and Chicken Dumplings, Pork and Scallion Dumplings, Scallion Pancake
Ellen Fortenbery
We ordered from DoorDash and the food was so so so salty it wasn't even edible. We ended up throwing away both of our dishes we ordered. We are very disappointed.
Food: 1
Bon G
Great date night or day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Haynes
Very tasty and a generous serving. I like the open food court area - but no one seemed to be cleaning the tables between customers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kenny Sexton
Heckin good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morgan Miller
Hands down best veggie dumplings I have EVER had! An absolute must every time I go to Optimist Hall ?
Parking: Free for the first 90 minutes, $5 for up to 3 hours. $18 for the whole day/overnight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Vegan
Stephanie
This was my 1st time trying anything from this establishment, and boy, was it good. I ordered the pan-fried chicken dumplings, and the chili sauce that came with it was so good and spicy. I will be ordering the next time I visit. ???? #FirstTime #DeliciousFood #ChiliDumplings #
Recommended dishes: Fried, Shrimp and Chicken Dumplings
Bruce K.
I got hooked on Dan Dan Noodles on a trip to (of all places) Toronto and then soup dumplings in Taipei. I was craving both today but I can't eat two full portions so I settled for dumplings today.
A variety of options on the menu today and I decided that it would be the pork & chives dumplings today. After ordering, I was given a beeper and it beeped at me about 8 minutes later. Enough time to wander into the nearby Pet Wants for treats to bring home.
A bowl of hot and spicy dumplings awaits. Nicely presented, stuffed and flavorful and definitely spicy dumplings. A perfect meal and the craving is now satisfied.
Next time, I'll aim to hit the South End location at weekday lunch time. The half and half noodles and dumplings option would be perfect!
Vegetarian options: They have noodles and dumplings that are vegetarian.
Dietary restrictions: Ask about allergens.
Parking: Optimist Hall is free for first 90 minutes, $5 for three hours and then $18.
Kid-friendliness: Kids love dumplings!
Wheelchair accessibility: Step free access and wheelchair accessible tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soup Dumplings, Pork and Scallion Dumplings
The special noodle was amazing- pork belly, shiitake, quail egg. Very flavorful and texture was perfect. Pretty fast too! scallion pancake was a surprisingly yummy addition to our meal, do not pass on it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kenna Powell
Best lunch spot!!! Super friendly staff and their food always hits, great portion sizes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork and Scallion Dumplings
Deon Oliver
I’ve been going here since they opened. They use to be so much better than they currently are. There’s barely any sauce on the dumplings now and they don’t have as much flavor as they once had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chengdu Style, Shrimp and Chicken Dumplings
Order: The Lunch Special (Spicy Beef Noodles and Chengdu Dumplings (Pork and Scallion))
Summary: Incredibly noodles and dumplings but they aren’t joking when they say things are spicy.
Review: I adore good dumplings but honestly they can be pretty hard to find. My friends and I stopped here to check them out and I’m glad we did. It’s been a long time since I had noodles and dumplings this good. The noodles were firm enough to still have chewiness without being hard and the flavor of both the beef noodles and pork dumplings were to die for. I will issue a warning that when they say spicy, they mean it. My friend, who doesn’t like spicy food, just got the Shrimp and Chicken dumplings and couldn’t eat them. I love spicy food so I really enjoyed it but the spicy beef noodles were hot enough it burned (in a good way, if you like spicy food you know what I mean).
I’d highly recommend The Dumpling Lady if you like noodles or dumplings. This will absolutely stay on my list of favorite restaurants when I’m in Charlotte.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chengdu Style, Spicy Beef Noodles
Tasty and umami dumplings and scallion pancakes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Shrimp and Chicken Dumplings, Pork and Scallion Dumplings, Scallion Pancake
We ordered from DoorDash and the food was so so so salty it wasn't even edible. We ended up throwing away both of our dishes we ordered. We are very disappointed.
Food: 1
Great date night or day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty and a generous serving. I like the open food court area - but no one seemed to be cleaning the tables between customers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Heckin good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down best veggie dumplings I have EVER had! An absolute must every time I go to Optimist Hall ?
Parking: Free for the first 90 minutes, $5 for up to 3 hours. $18 for the whole day/overnight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Vegan
This was my 1st time trying anything from this establishment, and boy, was it good. I ordered the pan-fried chicken dumplings, and the chili sauce that came with it was so good and spicy. I will be ordering the next time I visit. ???? #FirstTime #DeliciousFood #ChiliDumplings #
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Vegan Dumplings, Wonton Soup
The fried rice was delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried, Shrimp and Chicken Dumplings
I got hooked on Dan Dan Noodles on a trip to (of all places) Toronto and then soup dumplings in Taipei. I was craving both today but I can't eat two full portions so I settled for dumplings today.
A variety of options on the menu today and I decided that it would be the pork & chives dumplings today. After ordering, I was given a beeper and it beeped at me about 8 minutes later. Enough time to wander into the nearby Pet Wants for treats to bring home.
A bowl of hot and spicy dumplings awaits. Nicely presented, stuffed and flavorful and definitely spicy dumplings. A perfect meal and the craving is now satisfied.
Next time, I'll aim to hit the South End location at weekday lunch time. The half and half noodles and dumplings option would be perfect!
Vegetarian options: They have noodles and dumplings that are vegetarian.
Dietary restrictions: Ask about allergens.
Parking: Optimist Hall is free for first 90 minutes, $5 for three hours and then $18.
Kid-friendliness: Kids love dumplings!
Wheelchair accessibility: Step free access and wheelchair accessible tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soup Dumplings, Pork and Scallion Dumplings
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athletic!! so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The special noodle was amazing- pork belly, shiitake, quail egg. Very flavorful and texture was perfect. Pretty fast too! scallion pancake was a surprisingly yummy addition to our meal, do not pass on it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best lunch spot!!! Super friendly staff and their food always hits, great portion sizes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork and Scallion Dumplings
I’ve been going here since they opened. They use to be so much better than they currently are. There’s barely any sauce on the dumplings now and they don’t have as much flavor as they once had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chengdu Style, Shrimp and Chicken Dumplings
Delicious Crispy pork
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Pork Belly Dumplings, Lunch Combo
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