Eastcoast Dumpling House in Dartmouth

Good food and service, can be hit or miss

This place is awesome. The dumplings are great, the other food is great, the prices are reasonable. My advice is to just sit down and scarf dumplings until you cant scarf anymore.

Great food/service 10/10 Vegetarian options: Great veggie dumplings Food : 5/5 |

The dumplings and other food here as very good. The orders were a bit slot to arrive but not terrible.

Amazing food. Got the ribs and it was really amazing, the dry rub was really good. Great dumplings and food in general! Bao bun, wonton soup(great soupbase) and cucumber salad was great as well.

We are absolutely hooked on East Coast Dumpling House, we just ordered from them for the second night in a row! Highlights for us are the Whole Shrimp Dumplings, the pan-fried dumplings in general, and the addictive chili oil!

Great food. I ve ordered there multiple times. The lamb dumplings are always my go to and they never disappoint.

The dumplings were delicious.. cant wait to try the other options on the menu..

I m not typically a review person but I had to write this one. I ve ordered from East Coast Dumpling House once before and it was when I had the flu and just really needed some soup, I ordered their miso ramen and it was amazing. Tonight I ordered their signature ramen, a spring roll and steamed bun to share with my partner and this time, not being sick, I could actually taste properly and was blown away. My only complaint was that I didn t order more lol. The pork was so good and everything was truely amazing.

Looking at all the wonderful reviews and wanting to support local, I decided to give this place a try. However, my husband and I were utterly disappointed. I usually dont like giving bad reviews. Instead, I will just not return to the restaurant. However, this experience was pretty terrible so I thought the details should be known. 1. Ramen - the egg (cut into halves) was cold in the middle. It wasnt pleasant but I thought it was no big deal so I just poured soup over it to warm it up. 2. The bamboo steamer basket reeked of cigarette smoke. I am pretty sure the cook was smoking in the kitchen while cooking. 3. The dumpling skin was dry and rubbery. The effect you get when you pop frozen food into the microwave. 4. Jasmine tea - First there was no price on the menu but I gathered it wouldnt be free. We were served lukewarm tea. I asked for it to be replaced but it came back the same. When I was going to pay, the server told me that the kettle wasnt working. Then I saw my bill and I was charged $4.51 (pretty expensive!) for a pot of tea that came without hot water. I politely asked if the charge could be remove because I would have changed my order if I knew the kettle wasnt working. She said she didnt have the authority to do it. 5. Lastly, when I was there, there was only another couple before us. Even then, service was extremely slow. Maybe we were just unlucky. However, it definitely ruined our evening, especially when we were expecting something totally different.

The environment of this restaurant is very good, very clean and tidy. The dumplings are delicious and the fried dumplings are very crispy. The ramen is exquisite, fresh vegetables, and the soup is also great The service is very attentive and the meal is very enjoyable. The method retains the original taste of the ingredients, which is fresh and refreshing. And there are many choices of dishes, and the price is not high, suitable for taking the family together.

Get dumplings steamed not pan-fried

Feel very lucky to have this place so close to home. Garlic cucumber salad, panfried lamb dumpling and shrimp wonton soup. Amazing

Ordered delivery to try for the first time after a long day of work. I didn t feel like cooking and ramen with a side of dumplings sounded perfect. Delivered was just the dumplings, the bag was sealed and had room for both i.e. the restaurant didn t double check the order contents before sending it out. It s these details that leave a bad taste in your mouth will likely try again down the road, but in no rush.

I ordered delivery today. The bbq pork bao and pork and vegetable bao were delicious. They both had lots of filling and were nice and fluffy. The pork dumplings also had lots of filling and the black vinegar dipping sauce was very tangy and tasty. My favourite was the chasu bao. The pork was very well seasoned (salty, smoky and sweet) and the bean sprouts added a wonderful crunch. Ill definitely be ordering again.

Service was fast, but flavours are not there. Good size dumplings portions. Ordered the cucumber garlic salad - bland, the pan-fried prok, shrimp and chives dumplings - good size, but not pan fried well and all I could taste was chives, the soup dumplings- were okay but not a lot of flavour.

My wife and I took our kiddo here for lunch and the food was so good!!! The chashu bao bun in particular was really yummy, but we also loved the pork dumplings and beef dumplings (both pan fried).

Best dumps in town!!!!

I always wanted to try dumplings, and this place was the most authentic place I could find that was handy to me, they did not disappoint!! I had fried beef, and steamed pork dumplings. The were fantastic! I am so full now! The place seemed very clean and the service was excellent, I will definitely be going back! Everyone needs to try this place!

I went for the first time today and got pork dumplings to go. Omg, they were the best dumplings I think Ive ever had, so delicious, and Im so glad I took the drive to go out to cole harbour and try this spot!

AMAZING FOOD!!! Top quality for the price. WOW. This is my second time ordering and the dishes are amazing. Dumplings and stir fried noodles are magnificent

My first experience here, I am certain we will return!! The dumplings are fantastic, no matter the type. We chose a pan fried method to get the crispier/soft texture. I like that you can customize your dipping sauce with soya sauce, vinegar and their chili oil. I had a ramen soup with pork belly, it was sooo delicious!! My friend had a shrimp udon noodle bowl, she very much enjoyed it! Not shown was the delicious bao bun my friend inhaled before I could get a photo lol We had lots of dumplings to take home for supper the next night with a salad... I will try some different appetizers next time. They all looked good. Our server was fantastic...

The broth literally tasted like liptons chicken noodle soup, it was supposed to be the chasu miso. Waste of money

Food was delicious, server was polite and attentive.

Hidden gem, this place is amazing. Very good food and service- gourmet dining for cheap!

A great place with great food and friendly service

Quiet little restaurant off the beaten path. Ramen was flavorable but the chai siu was fattier than expected. The steam dumplings were delicious and even my kids who are typically adversed to dumplings gobbled up several without being asked!

Wow amazing place I recommend Kid-friendliness: Well its just good to appreciate others for their works good job guys Food : 5/5 |

Had a bad earache and needed some ramen! Googled noodles and found this place. Amazing quality ramen noodles that were cooked very well - straight noodles that absorbed so much flavour while still being elastic and el dante firm. Had the biggest pork belly slices Ive ever had. Broth was flavourful, perfect if you cant have much hot spice. Very polite host gave me chilli sauce to add heat - made my bowl perfect for my liking. I got the juicy pork dumplings, and they truly lived up to its name. I was given components to make a dipping sauce, which went perfectly with the dumplings. Cheapest and best dumplings east of Montreal! I received a lucky souvenir! Its definitely my new favourite spot after this visit. A genuine 5-star review.

Fast service and delicious dumplings!!

I have only gotten takeout so far but even that was way beyond my expectations. I am addicted to the pork and cabbage pan fried dumplings and the juicy pork dumplings. Reminds me of the ones I had in Toronto that I ve been dreaming of. Finally there is a place close to home I can get my fix. The staff are super friendly and make it such a cute little place to grab a bite. Highly recommend coming here! Sorry for the lack of photos, I keep eating them all before I remember to take a few photos.

Absolutely delicious! I could eat an unlimited quantity of their dumplings!!

Ordered chashu ramen > Pros: overall taste is delicious; they used chewy egg noodles; the 2 pork belly slices/chashu were uber tender, flavorful, and about 1/4 inch thick; soup base is good; has 2 halves of hard boiled egg and some greens (sorry, no pic, hunger made me eat it fast!); price is around $17. Cons: it was not served hot, only lukewarm We also ordered pork and shrimp dumpling > Pros: it s 16 pcs per order and each is about the size of a quarter Cons: we weren t able to eat it or even taste it as we saw a strand of black hair (about 3 inches) in between 2 of the dumplings. We called the lady staff/cashier and raised the issue and showed her the hair. She offered if we d like to re-order it or choose another item from the menu so we chose the chicken rice bowl instead. As what other reviews said, the dumplings were served in clumps; it looked like it was taken from the fridge and placed directly to the wooden steamer to cook, without separating each piece prior to cooking them. Also, it was soggy. Chicken rice bowl, to go > Pros: not bad for a quick lunch, instead of fast food; tastes is ok, good for the hungry; freshly made as it was piping hot when I checked it. Rhe chicken meat pieces were tender. Cons: a bit salty for my taste but I guess that s where the rice comes in Overall Pros: Pricing is good Great customer service re: the issue above Great location Small and simple resto The ramen is commendable Quick service Cons: Not wheelchair accessible If the resto is full, it s going to get cramped. It has 7 small tables and about 4 chairs to each table Limited menu items Verdict: will come back for the ramen!

Seating for 24. Casual atmosphere. Friendly service. Tried for the first time around 4pm on a Saturday in Aug 2023. A table next to me with a loud family, made my meal less enjoyable than Id hoped for, but thats not the business fault obviously. I saw a poster with a blue drink so asked what it was because it looked delicious. The Hawaiian punch with orange, lemon & sparkling water. Not sure what gives it the pretty blue color, but it was tasty and so refreshing. I opted for an order of the steamed pork & shrimp dumplings. (They come with 16 per order). Very good! I ate some with soy sauce, some with chili oil, some with malt vinegar, all being very good. Quite filling too. Ill definitely be back here to try other things. 2nd visit: Nov2023 4pm: was the only customer so it was very peaceful. Tried the vegetable pan-fried dumplings. When they came out, I was confused for a second because it looked like one giant item, some kind of pancake or strange baked thing. It was just the way the 16 dumplings were cooked in the pan all in a bunch, that a crispy bottom forms to attach them all. But they break apart easily. Very hot like last time and tasty to dip in the vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, or a combo of them. Filling as a meal itself.

Just tried the beef egg rolls. Amazing. Way better than the generic egg rolls most places sell. Food

Fantastic food. Easily the nicest bowl of ramen that Ive had from a halifax area eatery. Nice rich broth with copious noodles. Not sure in the noodles were made in house or not but they certainly could have been. Excellent flavour and texture. Definently better ramen than a business that will go nameless but purports to specialize in ramen. The dumplings are, unsurprisingly, excellent. It would be nice if they offered more dipping sauces. I hope more people give this place a try so that it doesnt dissapear.

Ramen is amazing here, the best I have ever had in whole NS. Dumplings are very tasty and everything tastes very fresh.

Food was pretty great and the service was friendly. My only critic is that the soup was a bit fatty for me (but thats just my opinion). Its definitely worth a try.

Great dumplings, weird sauce

Everything about this meal was disappointing! $40 spent on tiny dumplings not prepared how they were ordered. Will never recommend this place to anyone I like ever!

Great dumplings, I definitely recommend the pork and beef steamed!

Yummy food and great service!

The dumplings were outstanding!!! You definitely need to check this place out. The atmosphere could use a little nudge..... dim the lights a bit for the evening...... add some color to the room and put some artwork on the walls..... perhaps even get a liquor license..... Having said that......The food is amazing! We will absolutely be back!

Attempted to go here for supper tonight (opening day). Went in for a take out menu, but they didnt have any. I was told to take a photo of the menu so I did. Went to go back at 7.30 to order and the place was closed.. not good for day one.

Food was good there.

This place is awesome! They opened today and the food is amazing. Will absolutely be back!

Food was really good, friendly staff and food came quickly. They had the best dumplings Ive ever had, and the ramen was good but not great. Dont skip the dumplings!

The dumplings are good, though the broth for the noodle soup is bland. The main problem is that they havent figured out their takeout process properly yet... they seem to prioritize sit-down customers so people coming for takeout wait a long time. They told me 20-25 minutes so I left and came back but then ended up waiting around an additional 15-20... and then it turned out they got my order slightly wrong to boot. Ill eat their food again but either go for a sit-down meal or call my takeout order in WELL ahead of time.

Delicious dumplings and great service!!

I have lived in China for many years and I have had many dumplings and this is the best I have ever had

Soup was very bland.I should of chosen only dumplings which were good

Amazing new staple for our house. A must try

Nice and quiet Place. Dumplings taste good. Very nice services. If you wanna get special food It will be a good chioce.

Tasty dumplings and great prices I ll definitely try more appetizers next time. Their staffs are friendly and nice as always

my favorite steam pork & mushroom dumplings

Very delicious dumplings and good service. We also sampled the new dishes. I will be back!!

Maybe it was on off night (Saturday March 30), first clue should have been that the restaurant was full but only 1 table had food. We waited about 50 minutes between ordering & the arrival of 2 plates of 16 dumplings (we had only ordered one but we were super hungry by this point so we ate them). About 10 minutes later our spring rolls & vegetable fried rice arrived (neither were great, I wouldnt order them again). During the time we were there random orders kept appearing out of the kitchen & being taken away, it seemed like there was a lot of confusion. Our bill: about $50/ 2 people Pros: dumplings are delicious Cons: slow for eat in orders, expensive, you may not get what you ordered

Good price. Unfortunately we had poor service with our takeout order which initially got lost and ended up taking a hour. Would try eating in at the restaurant the next time.

I love the pan-fried dumplings here and the seaweed salad. Such a tasty little spot. Ill definitely be back.

Delicious and friendly. Glad to see this place open up in Cole Harbour

Slow service, mediocre flavor.

A treasure that deserves a try! One of the best meals Ive had out in a long time. A great alternative to pizza. Highly recommended. Red bean spring rolls are amazing

Fantastic dumplings and sweet bean paste spring rolls

Best dumplings In the city

Lovely food! Thumbs up!!!

The dumplings were delicious and reasonably priced for the quantity of food.

Just finished up some takeaway. Delicious and was ready so quickly. Looks like they have yummy lunch specials that Im definitely going to check out.

Wait was long and food disappointing. Dumplings were not what was expected and soup had a different taste. Will not be back.

I waited for 15 minutes before being given a menu and waited 10 more before I left as I wasnt acknowledged again. Ive heard good things and am hoping this was a one of. It had a strange atmosphere and a lot of people were not being served for such a small restaurant.

Delicious! Its a small restaurant where seating area is concerned. Very clean and brightly coloured. We ordered vegetarian spring rolls to share, the vegetarian steamed dumplings based on the servers suggestion. She was informative and helpful. My dining companion ordered a chicken soup and we tried brown rice tea. While we were there a family group of around 8 people came and they were served with the same quick efficiency that we enjoyed. Judging by the amount of takeaway orders that were picked up in the time that we were there, its a popular food choice. Were definitely going back.

DELICIOUS DUMPLINGS!

Quaint small restaurant. Limited menu but all food is freshly prepared and excellent quality. Genuine traditional cuisine. Very tasty.

Asked for pan fried pork dumplings and they tasted wierd and looked worse. All 16 dumplings were attached like an omelette. Ate 5 and left the rest.

I popped in and ordered the pan fried pork dumplings and the bbq pork buns. They were great and well priced, Ill definitely be back!

If you in the mood for dumplings good place to go

Nice, quiet, small space. Food was really great. Staff was extremely friendly.

Good food, good prices. Not overly unique but still worth the visit and experience!

Very authentic, Tasty dumplings. Good prices especially their lunch specials, which are available 7 days a week. I highly recommend this place if youre looking to indulge in dumplings

First time trying dumplings..it was so yummy...cozy little place..clean dinning area...fair size selection of menu items...its a must try from me.

Delicious steamed dumplings! Will be back!

Really really good food

Great food and very fast preparation

Great service and delicious dumplings. Had the pan fried pork dumplings and spicey beef ramen, both were excellent.

Excellent environment and friendly service. I had red bean, chicken springrolls, and pork dumplings. They are very good and tasty.

Oh my, the dumpling are fantastic!!!! We are so impressed.

yummy

Tasty and reasonably priced.

I go here about once a week, the staff are nice people and the food is absolute quality.

Delicious and excellent prices!

Dumpling were good as they should be as they are their specialty. We also ordered fried rice with egg and vegetables. This dish was totally tasteless as it came with only a trace of egg and frozen cubed mixed vegetables. Probably worst dish we have ever had in an Asian restaurant.

First time there. Food was delicious. Such a friendly, pleasant person who served us. We will be back soon, and back often. Highly recommend the garlic cucumber salad as a side.