Dumpling Den

My friends and I came here after 6 hours of hiking that was supposed to take 4 hours but that's a story for another time. Dumpling den is situated in Fort Lee which is an area known for its exemplary food options. We got the pork soup dumplings and the crab and pork soup dumplings. I personally preferred the pork soup dumplings more at this spot. The filling was fresh and the soup was thick and rich. I thought the crab and pork dumpling are decent as well. The garlic eggplant was spot on. The sesame pancakes could use a bit more scallion. The braised fish serving was a decent portion size and tasted scrumptious. The chicken with broccoli was great since it wasn't overcooked. The broccoli was still green and the meat was still juicy. The braised pork belly mini bao are very tender and fresh. I would recommend this spot for the braised pork belly mini baos, garlic eggplant, the pork soup dumplings!

Finally some good Chinese food in Fort Lee Must try! We only tried few items but let me tell you it’s so worth it.. we ordered the following items: * Scallion pancakes- they are so fluffy and tender * Beef/Pork mini bao - heaven 🥰 the dough is so soft. * Assorted dumplings- still has some juice in it, yummy The chef was singing in the back, makes you think food will be really good. The waiter/owner was so kind. Sooo looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of their menu.

I dined in here a couple of times prior to COVID and was not impressed. The food is decent but not comparable to similar offerings in the neighborhood (one of which is only a few blocks down). We recently decided to try it again for takeout and they seamed have improved. The rice cakes dish is not overly salty like it use to be. have good flavor but the chicken was a little dry. the dandy noodles had a nice kick and the noodles where nice and springy. Will be back to try more again soon...

Just recently went here for the first time and the food was delicious! We ordered a variety of items from the dumpling sampler to the crispy duck and it all came out very quickly, I really don’t have one complaint. The server was extremely kind, energetic, and helpful. This is one of the few restaurants that allows you to completely feel like home. Also during the night, they shine this bright hologram of their logo on the sidewalk and I thought it was such a nice touch! 1000% recommend to anyone who just wants a great meal and a good time!

Second review (2022): This an ordinary Shanghainese place IMO, with okay food, wonderful interior, and very friendly service. We returned to DD first time since we tried after it had opened. It feels they have changed the look of the store and the menu little bit. Food wise, I didn’t find any of their dishes beyond okay. The scallion pancake is deep fried, so its hard. The dumplings are dry and don’t come with any dipping sauce. The Yangzhou fried rice was also on dry side. The garlic sauce eggplant came with chunky pieces, it would have nicer if they were smaller softer, that would have mixed well with the sauce. Everyone at the store were really friendly and nice to us. The service is top notch. But sadly I didn’t enjoy the food as much. First review (2019): Very excited have a dumpling place in the area. Loved their pork and crab dumpling. The beef Bao was really good as well. Other items were ok. Liked the style of picking all my items from the menu and order it at the counter. The service was excellent. Staff welcomed us and explained all different items. Would totally go back for the dumplings.