Dumpling District

4.6
27 reviews

About

Asian RestaurantChinese RestaurantDim Sum Restaurant
Welcome to Dumpling District, our local destination for authentic homemade dumplings, dim sum, traditional Shanghainese cuisine, and Szechuan specialties. Specializing in a variety of dumplings, including soup, steamed, and fried dumplings, as well as shumai. Our menu also features beloved rice and noodle dishes that promise to delight. Crafted with care and served with passion, each dish invites you to savor the traditional flavors in a modern setting

Location

Dumpling District
4500 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, Philadelphia, PA
19131, United States

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  • BB
    Blake
    Oct 14, 2025
    3.0
    The food was pretty average if you want something quicks its good to eat. I like the fried rice and cucumber salad was great. I got the Mala apicy dumplings, they were NOT SPICY like at all. My mom ate them and has a low tolerance for spice. She got the rainbow dumplings, as another person said they taste all alike. I got the strawberry lemon green tea which was very refreshing. The cashier had a stale face and seemed like she was just ready to go.
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    Francis Shue
    Sep 17, 2025
    3.0
    Came to Dumpling District mostly for the Labubu promo (kind of embarrassed to admit that), but turns out it doesn’t apply on weekends. You need to spend at least $30 to enter their raffle, but the meal deals don’t count on weekends, so that was a bit of a letdown. We ordered the rainbow xiaolongbao—super cute and very photogenic. Each dumpling is a different color, with flavors like truffle, crab roe, and spicy chicken. Unfortunately, about half of them had already leaked their soup by the time we got our order, which really took away from the whole xiaolongbao experience. We tried to taste the different flavors, but couldn’t tell them apart—aside from the colors, they all kind of blended together. Maybe too subtle for us. For the side, you choose between soup or fried rice. I picked the fried rice, but it didn’t taste like fried rice at all—more oily than anything, and lacking in flavor. The drink is just a canned soda, not fountain. The space is clean and still feels new. It’s shared with a Kung Fu Tea (same owners), which makes the ordering process a little confusing. I think you can upgrade your drink to a boba tea, but there weren’t any clear signs, and we weren’t totally sure how to do it. One thing that felt a bit off—food pickup is all the way in the back, near the bathroom. Would’ve been nice if pickup was in the front, closer to where we were sitting. Just a small thing, but it makes a difference, especially when the place isn’t crowded. Bathroom requires a code—just ask up front. Service was quick overall, but with all the little hiccups, the experience didn’t leave a strong impression. Food looks great, but taste and setup could use a bit of tightening up. Might come back to try other dishes or grab a boba, but not in a huge rush.
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    aliyah crenshaw
    Aug 26, 2025
    5.0
    This is a place I go with my uncle on a daily I love there rice with the dumplings and a nice Oreo wow boba the atmosphere is beautiful and I wouldn’t think of a different place to go on a nice summer day or a nice comfy day to eat in
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    Ezekiel Crenshaw
    Aug 24, 2025
    5.0
    This is a weekly go to for me. The service is great and the food is fresh. I started coming here for the rice, which is better than take out fried rice from other places. The scallion pancakes are very good as well as the pan fried bun. Top it off with a passion fruit slush. Highly recommend dining here for anyone looking for a better quality.
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    DiscordiaVR
    Aug 17, 2025
    4.0
    Really like this spot, plus they deliver! Unfortunately they took my favorite off the menu, porky belly over rice. It was an instant favorite of mine with a side of pork buns! I hope they add this back to the menu soon!