Ugly Dumpling Express

4.1 ( 111 reviews )
$10–20
6691 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150, United States
+1 703-202-1007

Ugly Dumpling Express in Springfield, VA, is quickly gaining a reputation for delicious Chinese dumplings, particularly their soup dumplings. Patrons rave about the pork and crab soup dumplings, praised by Garret Girmus for their freshness and authentic flavors, especially at just eight dollars for six. Customers also highlight the friendly staff who enhance the dining experience with their helpfulness.

Mocha Lee enjoyed the diverse dumpling platter, although she noted the lack of labels for each type. Her excitement for the orange chicken also reflects a balanced flavor profile that pairs well with chili oil, making it a must-try. Olivia Griffin added that during a fast-casual visit, she found both the garlic green beans and pork soup dumplings to be excellent choices for a quick yet satisfying meal.

With a diverse menu and a focus on fresh ingredients, Ugly Dumpling Express is not just a destination for dumpling lovers but a delightful spot for anyone seeking hearty Chinese fare. The consistent positive feedback about dish quality and service suggests that this restaurant will be a repeated stop for many local diners.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has counter service
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Ugly Dumpling Express

Garret Girmus
Jun 25,2025
I went here tonight and got the pork and crab soup dumplings, which are supposedly made with real crab. You get six of them for eight dollars. The lady at the counter was friendly and informative, responding to my questions. We then got the dumplings, which were delivered quickly and tasted pretty fresh. They go so fast though.... I’ll be back if in the area and in the mood for Chinese dumplings.
Mocha Lee
Jun 17,2025
I have been wanting to try soup dumplings so I came across this spot. The dumplings were delicious! I Also tried their orange chicken with white rice which was delicious as well. Garlicky and not too sweet. Adding the chili oil really took it over the edge for me. Only complaint is, with the dumping platter, you get 5 different dumplings but no indication which is which. I didn’t feel like bothering the cashier so I kinda tried to guess on my own. The only 2 that I was for sure certain on was the black one which I believe is the pork and truffle because of its earthy flavor and I love mushrooms. And the pink one which I think is the pork and shrimp one because that’s the only one with a seafood type flavor, other than that, everything else tasted the same. I will definitely be back very soon to have more soup dumplings and try more of their menu!
Olivia Griffin
Jun 11,2025
Great experience here. It is fast casual so don’t expect a sit down restaurant experience. The food was pretty decent for the price- recommend the garlic green beans and the pork soup dumplings. The staff was fantastic- super friendly and helpful. One staff member suggested the Thai chili sauce with the popcorn chicken and they were great together. Excellent, quick lunch. Would dine there again
Iriana Cruz
Jun 10,2025
The soup dumplings are very good. Loved the crunchy porkchop and the green beans with garlic!
Ben Kedo
Jun 8,2025
Great food. Try their soup dumpling or non soup dumplings. Can’t lose. Their orange chicken has a satisfying crunch.
Tom Snow
Apr 30,2025
The food was absolutely delicious. Started out with the fried chicken appitizer. Great flavor and juicy, and I ordered the fried pork chop appetizer. I would definitely order them again. We also ordered the chicken and pork dumplings. We added an order of chicken soup dumpling and the Sampler soup dumpling. Food was hot and fresh with great flavors. The service was great. Folks were very friendly and stopped by to see if everything was good. Usual atmosphere. Nothing fancy but comfortable. This is actually a 4.5 rating, but I can not half stars.
John Machado
Apr 27,2025
Great place for some good tasting Chinese food (and not just dumplings)! The service is great as they bring your food to your table. Pretty decently priced and good size portions. Not a large menu like in your "standard" Chinese food place, but enough variety to suit different taste. Also, they have pretty good Boba drinks.
hmos
Mar 16,2025
I absolutely LOVED eating here! I just paid my first visit to this restaurant and instantly fell in love with the food and the atmosphere. There were kiosks to place our order which made it super easy, the food came out quickly, AND the service was great! I really loved the overall vibe of the restaurant and can’t stress enough how absolutely delicious the food was. We even got 4 free dessert bao buns for spending over 40, and they really were the cherry on top for our experience. Definitely coming back here!

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