Dumpling Shack Reviews Summary

Opening Hours

Pros:

• "They were serving fast when open and very popular."
• "I got my food within a few mins after placing an order."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately they had to open later than advertised (11.30 rather than 11)."
• "Visited today to try the soup dumplings after following on insta for years. Not a good experience, first hate you have to order off a tablet that’s right in front of server not a good customer experience especially for a market."

Dumpling Quality

Pros:

• "I loved my prawn dumplings they were stunning."
• "Those soup dumplings are amazing!! Still thinking about them a few days later. Super meaty and flavourful with great soup."
• "Hands down some of the best dumplings I have had in London to date."

Cons:

• "I can confidently say that these are the worst dumplings and food I've ever eaten in my life. The stuffing is non-authentic and the taste is disgusting."
• "The fried soup dumplings 🥟 are the best dumplings I’ve ever had!! But the sesame noodles were really dry, and the cucumbers 🥒 were super soggy."
• "Visited today to try the soup dumplings after following on insta for years. Not a good experience, first hate you have to order off a tablet that’s right in front of server not a good customer experience especially for a market."

Menu Variety

Pros:

• "Some veggie options, but a small menu so I advise you check it out online in advance before you arrive."
• "Got vegetarian dumplings and spicy grilled mushrooms - healthy and delicious!"

Cons:

• "The only NEGATIVE experience was although they had Meal Deal A (dan dan noodles + 2 soup dumplings for £10) on the menu it wasn’t available to order from their device."
• "The place was quite busy and there was a queue."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Best money I have spent in Spitalfields market."
• "I ordered the 6 dumplings and they are extremely good. I believe it was 9.5 pounds or something like that."
• "Overall the meal deal was good value for money."

Cons:

• "Don't go! I can't believe such horrible food is being sold to people. It's a complete waste of money!!!!!!"
• "LOVE the pan fried pork dumplings! 5 stars for the taste but -1 star for the price."
• "Yum yum yum got the lunch deal, Dan Dan noodles and 2 soup dumplings...omg both so good, somebody even asked me where I got the dumplings just from staring at my face ha ha, will def go back, 10 pounds well spent."

Service

Pros:

• "Both me and my friend were happy with our food."
• "Absolutely amazing. My favorite pan fried dumpling place! Taste like home… although the soup is a bit sweeter in Shanghai:)"
• "Got vegetarian dumplings and spicy grilled mushrooms - healthy and delicious! Portions aren’t the biggest, but hey, that’s London so don’t expect miracles. Very nice service."

Cons:

• "Visited today to try the soup dumplings after following on insta for years. Not a good experience, first hate you have to order off a tablet that’s right in front of server not a good customer experience especially for a market."
• "Oh man, these dumplings are so good. I ran across London to eat them and didn't have a single regret. Staff were super friendly and the food comes quick and hot."
• "We got the pork dumplings and prawn dumplings. Can't comment on the food since the dumplings were extremely hot and scalded my tongue and the roof of my mouth."