Dumpling Dojo - Rutherford

Our server was pleasant and friendly. My daughter humorously kept whispering that she looked like Mirabel from Disney's Encanto. Now, let’s discuss the food. Honestly, it was just an okay experience—worth a one-time visit at best. The dishes looked appealing, but the flavors didn't really stand out. I tried the Szechuan wontons versus the Shanghai wontons. I went with the Shanghai wontons, but they weren’t tasty enough for a repeat order. The wonton skins lacked that smooth, silky texture I was hoping for. Between the pork belly bun and the short rib bun, I highly recommend the pork belly bun. This one stood out—unlike other places, it featured shredded pork belly rather than a single large slice. The sauce was flavorful and delicious. The short rib bun, however, was quite disappointing; the short rib was dry and bland. The short rib French onion bowl with ramen was also underwhelming. While the portion of short rib was decent, it lacked tenderness, and the soup base didn’t taste authentic. As for the kids' meal chicken cutlet bowl, the chicken was thin and tough. My husband and I struggled to chew it, and I felt bad for my five-year-old. She ended up having the lo mein, which was really more like stir-fried udon. Again, not great; it didn’t compare to the delicious stir-fried udon I’ve had elsewhere. Overall, the pork belly bun is the only standout dish I’d consider ordering again.

What can I say? This place is incredible. Everything from the food to the service is fantastic! Today was my birthday, and I received a complimentary tiramisu cup, which was absolutely delicious—thank you for making my day special! I highly recommend the strawberry Nutella wontons, and as always, the ramen is perfect—so comforting and just what I needed on this chilly, rainy day. I also suggest trying the fried pork belly, soup dumplings, and grilled chicken. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes!

What can I say? This place is incredible! Everything, from the food to the service, is top-notch. Today was my birthday, and I received a complimentary tiramisu cup, which was absolutely delicious! Thank you for making my day special. I also highly recommend the strawberry Nutella wontons. And, as always, the ramen is perfect—so comforting and just what I needed on these chilly, rainy days. I also suggest trying the fried pork belly, soup dumplings, and grilled chicken. I’ll definitely keep coming back to explore new dishes!

Absolutely fantastic service, wonderful staff, and delicious food! This was my first visit, and it definitely won't be my last. I had to snap a photo because it was just that good!

Now, let's talk about the food. Honestly, I think it was only worth a one-time visit. The dishes looked appetizing, but the flavors were underwhelming. I tried the Szechuan wonton and the Shanghai wonton, and I opted for the Shanghai wonton. Unfortunately, it didn't impress me enough to order it again. The wonton skin was lacking the smooth, silky texture I expected. I compared the pork belly bun to the short rib bun, and I would definitely recommend the pork belly bun. It was quite different from what I've had elsewhere—a generous portion of shredded pork belly, which was flavorful. Unfortunately, the short rib bun was disappointing; the meat was dry and bland. The short rib French onion bowl with ramen also fell flat. The short rib portion was good, but the meat wasn't tender, and the soup base lacked authenticity. For the kids' meal, the chicken cutlet bowl was thin and tough; my husband and I struggled to chew it, and it was too hard for my five-year-old. I ended up giving her the lo mein, which turned out to be stir-fried udon instead of traditional lo mein, and it wasn't impressive either—not close to the excellent stir-fried udon I've had before. Overall, the only item I would recommend trying is the pork belly bun.