- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Niles
- Chinese Restaurant in Civic Center Drive
- What A Dumpling
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Hours
Monday, 10:30 AM - 7:30 PMTuesday, 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday, 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday, 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday, 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
About What A Dumpling
Welcome to What A Dumpling, your go-to spot for authentic Chinese dumplings in the heart of Niles, Illinois. Nestled at 801 Civic Center Dr, our restaurant offers a warm and inviting environment where you can savor the flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine. Known for its delicious dumplings, made from scratch with love and care, What A Dumpling has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Our menu features a variety of dumplings, including traditional, beef, and kimchi-filled options, all handmade to perfection. Each dumpling is filled with carefully crafted ingredients that bring out the rich flavors of Chinese cooking. Whether you're a fan of savory or spicy dishes, we have something for everyone. The restaurant also offers a selection of soups, noodles, and other side dishes to complement your meal.
What sets What A Dumpling apart is its commitment to quality and authenticity. Our dumplings are made using recipes passed down through generations, ensuring that every bite tastes like it was prepared by grandma herself. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere, with its warm lighting and friendly staff, makes it the perfect spot for a family dinner or a night out with friends.
Our hours are convenient, open seven days a week from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, making it easy to fit a delicious meal into your schedule. Whether you're stopping by for lunch or dinner, What A Dumpling is here to satisfy your cravings.
- Authentic Flavors: Experience the taste of homemade dumplings and broths that bring the flavors of traditional Chinese cooking to life.
- Cozy Atmosphere: Enjoy a warm and inviting environment perfect for dining with family or friends.
- Variety of Options: Choose from a selection of dumplings, soups, and side dishes to suit your taste preferences.
- Quality Ingredients: Our ingredients are carefully selected to ensure the highest quality in every dish we serve.
In addition to our regular menu, What A Dumpling offers promotional deals throughout the week. Whether you're dining in or taking out, you can enjoy special discounts on select items during happy hour or other designated times. Be sure to check our daily specials board for the latest offers!
Our customers love what we offer at What A Dumpling. Here are some highlights from their reviews:
- "The dumplings here are unlike anything I've had before. They're juicy and flavorful, with fillings that are perfectly cooked. It's clear they're made from scratch, not frozen!"
- "The service is always friendly, and the staff goes out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. I highly recommend trying the traditional dumplings—they're a favorite in my family."
- "I was impressed by the variety of dumplings available. The beef and kimchi ones were particularly delicious, and the broth in the soups added a nice touch of flavor."
Customers have also noted that while the pricing is on the higher side, it reflects the quality and care that goes into each dish. Many recommend pairing your dumplings with a side of rice or another dish to make the most of your meal.
If you're in the mood for authentic Chinese dumplings, look no further than What A Dumpling. With our commitment to quality, warmth, and delicious flavors, we promise an unforgettable dining experience. Stop by today and taste the difference!
What A Dumpling Location
801 Civic Center Dr, Niles, IL 60714, USA
Customer Reviews
If you’re checking the reviews to see which spot is best to eat at I recommend you give this place a shot. I’ve tried almost every spot outside of the chicken spot in the front and I have to say that what a dumpling is by far my favorite. Reminds me of my grandmas and mother’s food. Homemade dumplings and the broth tasted great. It’s a complete different texture compared to the frozen ones. The Noona that worked there was great as well and I observed that all the customers that ordered from there were satisfied as well. When you see empty plates and bowls you know that’s a good sign. Support this business! :) I got the traditional one. No 7 I believe.
The employee that took my order was super nice. However, I guess I didn’t look carefully when I ordered. I got the triple dumpling soup that comes with no noodles. The triple dumpling soup comes with 3 traditional, 3 beef, and 3 kimchi. Dumplings were well made and did not taste like the frozen ones from a grocery store. In fact, the dumplings were very juicy and the fillings were perfectly cooked. It was very expensive for what I received. It’s about 3 for me, I would have liked to see at least a bowl of white rice accompany my meal. Since, the older woman was very kind. I’ll give this place a 4. Just remember, to order another dish if you do decide to get a dumpling soup.
Stopped at H-mart today with 2 friends and we all ate here for lunch. Overall it was really good, I had the galbi-tang and my girlfriend had a spicy ramen with dumplings in it. Both were very good, mine came with rice and kimchi which was appreciated. I do wish the sliced egg shown in the example was included, though. I didn't get a lot of beef, either, mostly just bone. But the kimchi was excellent, probably the best I've had. The broth mixed with the rice at the end was delicious. Galbi-tang is great if you're not feeling well and it's full of vitamins. Everyone enjoyed their food. Saw someone get a whole order of dumplings and they looked incredible, too.
I love What A Dumplings! From their steamed traditional and kimchi mandoo to meat jumbo dumplings and dumpling soups! I went there today and they have new menu Beef Short rib soup (Gal bi tang) and Stir fried spicy squid dish. We bought Beef short rib soup to go to try at home. It was delicious as we would eat it in LA Korean Town in Cali. We are going back for the Beef short rib soup and Fried dumplings Man doo) next week!
The best crispy dumplings in town! But equally delicious, the steamed kimchi dumplings. My kids usually get spicy ramen. Food is always fresh and delicious. You can also purchase frozen dumplings, and cook them at home.
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