The food was simple and delicious. The biang biang noodles were perfectly al dente, the chili oil was mildly spicy with chewy mushrooms, crunchy bok choy and bright cilantro. The soup bao was sticky and chewy with hot flavorful broth inside and strong pork flavor. There was nice jazz music playing and a comfortable environment. The waiter didn’t speak much which is fine. Service was fast.
Timotheus SimonAtlas
I thank god every lunch period that this place is close to my work. Such good food full of flavor and spice. Whenever I feel the cold creeping down my throat, I always go here and order their famous Beef Noodle Soup w/ Biang Biang noodles. After a few lunches, my sick is killed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Savannah Hadley
way better than anticipated!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dr Adam Weglein
amazing food.. so fresh! best dumplings and noodles in houston..
Shivika Singal
I think we had higher expectations after reading the reviews but our experience turned out to be okay. I would say four is a generous rating for the restaurant potentially it was also the fact that it was right around the Valentine’s Day so it was packed and really busy, which certainly impacts the service and the attention. Anyway from a Food perspective highly recommend the being being noodles which is a vegetarian dish and essentially long folded noodles boiled with bok choy and mushroom and served with some chilli oil. I would say that is probably the signature dish here. We also got the dry pepper chicken which was pretty decent and a special fried rice along with this. I wanted to try the bow cause it was so famous and people had commented. I ended up getting the vegetarian bow which they were kind enough to do a crispy bottom on since they usually do that only for the Meat bao buns but the bowels left me underwhelmed. The filling in the veggie Bao was just greens like spinach and grassy greens. It didn’t really have a taste of flavour at all or I should say a pleasant flavour at all. I ended up filling them with the pepper chicken and eating them that way but I wouldn’t recommend getting the veggie bao buns.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
My Experience
❤️🥟🍜 Already planning next visit! We had the following…
• Soup Bao were rich and comforting - how do they get soup in a dumpling ?? 🤯 • Hot & Spicy Dumplings had the perfect kick & triple delicious • Crispy Bottom Bao (Pork) were golden with an amazing crunch • Hand Pulled Biang Biang Noodles were fresh, flavorful, and the Chef’s noodle pulling display was so fun to watch, dinner & a show!!
About $20 per person for all four dishes felt very reasonable. Family-friendly, great service, spectacular food, and we can’t wait to go back!
Parking tip: if there’s no spot in front, park in the back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
alyssa barajas
I love this place ! we got three appetizers and two entrees and desserts for 65.49 And the food quality is amazing definitely recommend the pork soup dumplings and the chocolate sauce dumplings their the best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arthur Weglein
Incredible and utterly delicious , General Tso Tofu- fresh and healthy vegetables, tofu, meat and noodles and dumplings- absolutely top tier authentic and delicious Chinese food - wonderful friendly helpful service and unpretentious and relaxed ambience— highly recommend without any reservations!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Fried Rice 本楼炒饭, General TSO's Chicken
Jonathan Heo
Very delicious. I like the Hot and Spicy dumplings the best - smooth down the gullet and excellent seasonings. I would recommend anyone and everyone to give this place a shot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny L
Trendy Dumpling took me on a wonderful journey through authentic Chinese flavors with every bite and drink! On a chilly 40-degree day, their ginger honey tea paired perfectly with mouthwatering soup bao, hearty beef noodle soup, and indulgent chocolate bao.
As you step inside, you’ll notice the bustling open kitchen where skilled chefs craft fresh noodles right before your eyes. The prompt wait staff enhances the experience with their efficient service, making you feel welcomed.
The restaurant's decor is a beautiful blend of classic and modern styles, reminiscent of old Shanghai, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving delicious soup bao and noodles, Trendy Dumpling is the perfect spot for authentic Chinese food—no trip to Chinatown necessary!
We visited Trendy Dumpling on Thanksgiving evening when many places were closed, so it was a lucky find. The decor is stylish, and it was fun to watch the chefs at work through the glass window. Since we had a big lunch earlier, we only ordered a few dishes this time — we’ll come back next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcus Tierrablanca
Fantastic food, relaxing music, and fast and excellent service! Fan favorites are the spicy dumpling, pork Bao, and biang biang noodle. Would recommend trying all three :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tedjo Liman
Five months ago, this place was excellent. However, this past week (November 2025) was a different experience.
When preparing a table, a server sprayed the table to wipe it down while holding plates and silverware in the other hand. This could spread airborne contaminants and pathogens.
One of our food orders was missed. They did not check the table, relying on the default 20% tip for large parties.
Trendy Dumpling: please reflect on your past standards; otherwise, customers may choose better places, and you could risk closing your business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Brass Cuisine
I can’t say enough about this place. Always a 10/10 when my family and I visit! Our favorites are the Beef Ramen
The food was simple and delicious. The biang biang noodles were perfectly al dente, the chili oil was mildly spicy with chewy mushrooms, crunchy bok choy and bright cilantro. The soup bao was sticky and chewy with hot flavorful broth inside and strong pork flavor. There was nice jazz music playing and a comfortable environment. The waiter didn’t speak much which is fine. Service was fast.
I thank god every lunch period that this place is close to my work. Such good food full of flavor and spice. Whenever I feel the cold creeping down my throat, I always go here and order their famous Beef Noodle Soup w/ Biang Biang noodles. After a few lunches, my sick is killed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
way better than anticipated!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amazing food.. so fresh! best dumplings and noodles in houston..
I think we had higher expectations after reading the reviews but our experience turned out to be okay. I would say four is a generous rating for the restaurant potentially it was also the fact that it was right around the Valentine’s Day so it was packed and really busy, which certainly impacts the service and the attention. Anyway from a Food perspective highly recommend the being being noodles which is a vegetarian dish and essentially long folded noodles boiled with bok choy and mushroom and served with some chilli oil. I would say that is probably the signature dish here. We also got the dry pepper chicken which was pretty decent and a special fried rice along with this. I wanted to try the bow cause it was so famous and people had commented. I ended up getting the vegetarian bow which they were kind enough to do a crispy bottom on since they usually do that only for the Meat bao buns but the bowels left me underwhelmed. The filling in the veggie Bao was just greens like spinach and grassy greens. It didn’t really have a taste of flavour at all or I should say a pleasant flavour at all. I ended up filling them with the pepper chicken and eating them that way but I wouldn’t recommend getting the veggie bao buns.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
❤️🥟🍜 Already planning next visit! We had the following…
• Soup Bao were rich and comforting - how do they get soup in a dumpling ?? 🤯
• Hot & Spicy Dumplings had the perfect kick & triple delicious
• Crispy Bottom Bao (Pork) were golden with an amazing crunch
• Hand Pulled Biang Biang Noodles were fresh, flavorful, and the Chef’s noodle pulling display was so fun to watch, dinner & a show!!
About $20 per person for all four dishes felt very reasonable. Family-friendly, great service, spectacular food, and we can’t wait to go back!
Parking tip: if there’s no spot in front, park in the back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I love this place ! we got three appetizers and two entrees and desserts for 65.49 And the food quality is amazing definitely recommend the pork soup dumplings and the chocolate sauce dumplings their the best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible and utterly delicious , General Tso Tofu- fresh and healthy vegetables, tofu, meat and noodles and dumplings- absolutely top tier authentic and delicious Chinese food - wonderful friendly helpful service and unpretentious and relaxed ambience— highly recommend without any reservations!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Fried Rice 本楼炒饭, General TSO's Chicken
Very delicious. I like the Hot and Spicy dumplings the best - smooth down the gullet and excellent seasonings. I would recommend anyone and everyone to give this place a shot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trendy Dumpling took me on a wonderful journey through authentic Chinese flavors with every bite and drink! On a chilly 40-degree day, their ginger honey tea paired perfectly with mouthwatering soup bao, hearty beef noodle soup, and indulgent chocolate bao.
As you step inside, you’ll notice the bustling open kitchen where skilled chefs craft fresh noodles right before your eyes. The prompt wait staff enhances the experience with their efficient service, making you feel welcomed.
The restaurant's decor is a beautiful blend of classic and modern styles, reminiscent of old Shanghai, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving delicious soup bao and noodles, Trendy Dumpling is the perfect spot for authentic Chinese food—no trip to Chinatown necessary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food, excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited Trendy Dumpling on Thanksgiving evening when many places were closed, so it was a lucky find.
The decor is stylish, and it was fun to watch the chefs at work through the glass window.
Since we had a big lunch earlier, we only ordered a few dishes this time — we’ll come back next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food, relaxing music, and fast and excellent service! Fan favorites are the spicy dumpling, pork Bao, and biang biang noodle. Would recommend trying all three :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Five months ago, this place was excellent. However, this past week (November 2025) was a different experience.
When preparing a table, a server sprayed the table to wipe it down while holding plates and silverware in the other hand. This could spread airborne contaminants and pathogens.
One of our food orders was missed. They did not check the table, relying on the default 20% tip for large parties.
Trendy Dumpling: please reflect on your past standards; otherwise, customers may choose better places, and you could risk closing your business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
I can’t say enough about this place. Always a 10/10 when my family and I visit! Our favorites are the Beef Ramen
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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