Dumpling Daughter Brookline

I am sad… there used to be a location in Kendall Sq. I used to get the veggie dumplings and frozen packages all the time. On uber eats there’s this buy 1 get 1 free deal for the buns. I was excited since I haven’t gotten their stuff since 2022-2023 I am not sure what changed. It was like I went to the store and baked them or microwaved them? They were definitely not steamed or had the texture of a steamed bun. It definitely was like untoasted bread. No rise. What happened to the vegetable buns I swear they used to be green and had more than cabbage and carrots? Sad to say it was an expensive and disappointing take-out night. 9/10 would not recommend unless you’re in a bind and you can’t go to a store to buy frozen ones. Would of preferred to received them frozen, I would of been able to actually steam them. 🫣☹️ I gave 5 for atmosphere because at least I was at home. I gave an overall 1 for effort.

We got a variety of dumplings to try, everyone enjoyed the steamed and fried dumplings, especially the petites! The sauces were very tasty. The fried Brussels sprouts are where it's at, though. They were addictive and I abandoned my tofu/rice to demolish those instead. Prices weren't bad compared to anything else in the area and the service was amazing and quick. Excellent Thai Tea as well.

Nothing wrong with the staff, but the food was bad. Got dumplings, buns, and salmon rice. Dumplings tasted like oil with no flavor, buns came completely cold, and the salmon rice tasted like it was days old and microwaved. The cucumbers themselves on top also tasted as if they were multiple days old. Not satisfied with the food at all, wish I could get my money back.

I’ve heard so many good things about this place, so I was a bit disappointed. The food was just okay. The service was super fast, though! I got veggie dumplings pan fried. The filling was good. It had good texture and taste. Sadly there was a lot more oil that I expected. I do expect some oil with pan fried dumplings, but this was a ton.

My go-to for take-out for my family when we are in the area!! We are able to find options that are kid-approved but also decently healthy. Best Chinese cuisine I've had.