Too good! Spicy chicken dumplings where fire!

Service was A+. I loved the saltwater tank they have in the dining room. For an appetizer, I got the Crab Rangoon, and I don’t recommended them. For an entree I got the Great Wall Crispy Shrimp. The broccoli was fresh/crisp and cooked perfect in a brown sauce. Huge shrimp, great value. The shrimp was very sweet and had a glaze on them. I will be back next time but to dine in with a friend and get a few Mai Tais.

Ordered take out. Called to complain. The manager was no help at all. I will never eat here again. This was my first and last time. My crab Rangoons were Burt. The duck and the dumplings tasted old and disgusting. I couldn’t eat anything. Don’t waste your money.

I typically get take out but today I dined in. They do the little things well. They provide a pitcher of water automatically. I got the eggplant (spicy). The spicy isn't really spicy from a chile pepper perspective. I do think it is delicious but if you are looking for extreme heat, it may not have the heat you are looking for. I also got the dumpling flight. I love having a variety of flavors. Oh, I also enjoy the cumin lamb. Tasty!

Nice and hip restaurant that serves northern Chinese cuisine. The dumplings are their specialty. I personally liked the beef carrot kind the best and my wife liked the chicken and shrimp the most. Overall the flavor is mild which is perfect for us. Will definitely come again!

Liked this place a lot! Cheap food with great portions, and the women who run the place are a blast. They're really nice and funny and will tell you ab their lives if you ask. They're also super attentive and an absolute riot

As you can see, I got the sesame chicken, and they brought me white rice instead of the fried I paid for. If you look closely you can see that there's still some left on the plate, meaning they probably just brushed it off and added the goods. Not a deal breaker for me, but the crunchy chicken absolutely was. Pretty sure what I ate was 90% breading. Points off for that, and flavor too. They got my order wrong, but the service was speedy and attentive. Not a lot of customers, but they made sure to keep the place tidy regardless. I probably won't be going again due to the quality of the meal I ate, but it was a nice looking place! This will serve you well for a business lunch or a cheap rendezvous.

Dumplings were a little disappointing. I tried the pork&chive and the sweet pork belly dumplings. Both came slathered in chili oil toppings, leading to a very wet mess. Couldn't really differentiate the fillings with all the oil toppings. The noodles, however, were very good. The dan dan noodles were appropriately spicy/numbing, and the shiitake chicken noodles were silky and salty. I do wish they had at least one option without spice for my kids. The location is great, tons of other options to try at Optimist food hall. Free 90min parking.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Dumpling Lady truly exceeded all expectations! From the moment I took my first bite of the chicken and shrimp handmade dumplings with chili oil, I knew I was in for a treat. Each dumpling was bursting with flavor and filled with a delectable combination of chicken and shrimp that tasted incredibly fresh.What truly set these dumplings apart was the chili oil - it added the perfect amount of spice and depth to every bite. It was evident that the ingredients used were of the highest quality, making each mouthful a delightful experience.The attention to detail and the care put into crafting these dumplings was unmistakable. From the perfectly pleated wrappers to the flavorful filling, every aspect was expertly executed.Whether you're a dumpling enthusiast or simply looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, I cannot recommend The Dumpling Lady enough. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Went there with friends for weekend lunch. Descent menu offerings. The restaurant is on the second floor. Great service. Dim sum tasted good but pricey. The pace of food serving to the table was comforting. Chongqing Spicy chicken was satisfying, as the taste of the peppercorn was pretty obvious (comparing to some places where it’s only hot pepper). Glad they offered the bone-in option; wing meat tasted better than breast. Fish was Pickled Cabbage in Golden Soup was another good choice - we went with the sea bass option - I wish there were more tofu in it. I can see that the restaurant is still working on its interior design and getting ready for the bar. Hope it would be able to serve more guests and more offerings in the near future. They also have the capacity to host large groups. Parking was somehow difficult. The parking lot in the front was free but super busy especially during meal time.

All the food was delicious! We tried the pork soup dumplings and shrimp dumplings both great. The spicy wontons were very good but quite spicy so watch out. Chicken Lo Mein and Singapore Noodles were awesome! The Dan Dan noodles had an interesting flavor but were super spicy couldn’t eat more than a few bites. If you’re a spice person you will love it.

This place is great. They're probably the most consistent with these type of dishes/protein dishes that they offer. I make an hour drive just to come here about 1x a month. I haven't anything from here that wasn't fresh and flavorful. There's probably only a couple of places in Charlotte that sells this type of food such as roast pork, steamed chicken, roast duck, and etc. People can complain and etc, but there's just not many options especially when it comes to trying to find steamed chicken. The service here is great though. And the people here are very nice. The only downsides to this place are the prices. I understand that everything has gone up due to inflation but the prices are pretty high, so expect to pay a pretty penny.

The cuts they use for bbq pork and roast pork leaves much to be desired. The roast pork with crispy skin is not pork belly. So the meat is dry and tougher. The bbq pork does seems to be correct (fatty pork shoulder), but not enough char and ample amounts of red food coloring.

Customer service was excellent. Looks can be deceiving. Orange chicken looked very good but not much orange flavor. Fried rice wasn’t cooked still crunchy didn’t have much flavor either and all the veggies in it were freeze dried or crispy raw. The fried egg in the rice didn’t not look very appetizing, it looked almost burnt. Donut holes were good, so was the sweet dipping sauce.

The atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. Delicious spot for some casual dining. I ordered Mongolian Beef- it was delicious. The staff members are incredibly sweet and it made dining here so much better. Thank you for taking care of this Jersey girl’s desire for a delicious lunch !!

Great food, great service, went back 3 times! When you eat you really feel they care about food!

Bran new restaurant, great service and food. I recommend, Is new and under new management and they are friendly. This place change from a Mexican restaurant to a Chinese restaurant.

Been coming here for 6 years this is by far the best Chinese food in town good customer service great food my favorite is hot wings shrimp fried rice and the egg rolls are legendary got to get one every time you go in me I like the shrimp egg roll. I know there are a lot of people that say there Chinese food place is good but listen I had them all been living in Charlotte 33 years this place is legendary

I’ve never left a food review before, but I’m sorry to say this but this is the NASTIEST Chinese food, I’ve ever had! And I think the food was spoiled I couldn’t even eat it, based on the smell alone! It was absolutely disgusting! I’m not trying to be mean, but ordering this food made me angry!

I've always been a fan of Kung Poa! The new owners are extremely nice. I am excited to keep ordering here and continue to watch (and taste) how their menu will evolve. I am also told there will be some sushi additions in the future, and what is not to love about that? Excited to see what is on the horizon. Keep up the great work Van and team!

I loved the old owners and their food and was surprised they retired. With that being said, I gave them a shot yesterday (Saturday), the Sesame chicken and beef broccoli taste exactly the same as the previous owners! I always stop to order food from here EVERY time I'm in the area and I will drive 30 mins (one-way) for the food! Im big on texture and flavor with my food, and those reasons are why I'm willing to make the long drive! I look forward to trying some other items on the menu.

Godzilla! From Florence South Carolina to Charlotte NC the China Buffet is fantastic... So many great items to choose from with a great taste. Even the octopus was good for a first time trying. Just a short walk through a quiet neighborhood.

Been there twice so far, within weeks from the first time. Their Halibut fish was the best I liked among sea food. They know how to process, maintain, and cook sea foods. Sushi has a great variety and taste great. Buffet is not that expensive given the variety and quality of foods. I will come back again for all I can eat. I can certainly give 5 stars and recommened Sushi and east Asian food eaters to go try it out.