Dumpling Dojo - Rutherford

Really great service, good people and great food! 1st time here and it won't be the last! Had to take a pic before it was so 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.

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!

Our waitress was amazing, though I regret that I can't recall her name. She assisted us with our menu choices, and the food was absolutely fantastic! We even took some leftovers home. The Nutella wontons didn’t even make it out of the car. The prices are surprisingly reasonable given the quality and portion sizes.

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!