Chong’s Dumpling House

We ordered delivery which arrived after 1 hour. The food was pretty gross! The dumplings were slimy and flavorless. Veggies were overcooked to a mushy consistency, shrimp was like rubber and the chicken was tough! $ 30 in the trash.

Just a hop, skip and a jump away from Lansdales train you can find Chongs Dumpling House serving the usual Chinese fare. I went here on once on a date. I found the music to be too high energy and poppy for dinner. In regards to the food, no complaints. The décor sticks out in my mind as drab with no cohesion. Service was adequate, it seemed to be family operated. Overall, it will hit the spot if your craving Chinese food.

I love dumplings so obviously I had to check this place out.
But unfortunately, this place falls short in many categories.
I should have walked right back out of the restaurant as soon as I walked in and saw that there was no one in the restaurant at 130pm on a Saturday afternoon. The place just looked depressing. It was very dimly lit and the furniture they used is the kind you see high school kids set up in their basement for their hangouts with their friends. But who knows! Maybe that was the appeal of this place! I’ve had amazing food in some dumpy looking places before and besides, I was craving dumplings that day.
One major mistake I made was not reading the reviews to this place more carefully. I was looking for an authentic Chinese place that served soup dumplings and I found a few reviews that mentioned soup dumplings but had I read more carefully, I would have seen that the reviewers wrote that they had soup dumplings but they didn’t come with soup. I mean, what the hell, right? That’s not a soup dumpling then. Why anyone would even use the word soup dumpling when it’s not blows my mind. «Hey guys! Best pizza EVER! (but this pizza doesn’t have cheese or tomato! It’s just a piece of bread!)»
Anyways, I was obviously disappointed to find out I wouldn’t be eating soup dumplings but I went ahead and ordered pan-​fried dumplings, beef pancake and some spicy beef pepper dish since a lot of people seemed to rave about those dishes. Gosh, PA must not have ANY good Chinese joints cause the beef pancake and spicy beef pepper dish were terrible. The beef pancake barely had any beef in it and the sauce and beef were cold. The beef in the spicy beef pepper dish had no flavor and was stale. The dumplings though, I will admit, were pretty good. They were like a hybrid in between dumplings you get at Chinese take-​out places and Japanese gyoza. They were really good BUT the dipping sauce it came with really stunk. That had zero flavor too.
I don’t know. Just an all-​around disappointment. I’m even more sad I wrote this many words for this review on a place I won’t ever be visiting again.

Just picked up an order of the House Pork Buns and Fried Pork Dumplings. The pork dumplings were decent but very greasy. I was looking forward to the House Pork Buns but was terribly disappointed. The bun had no flavor and the pork meatball inside was ok tasting. I only ate one out of the six. The other 5 are in the trash. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back…

This is kind of a throwback place. Very basic décor but clean. We had the pork and leak dumplings which are very tasty. Also had the house special fried rice which reminds me of a favorite place in New York’s Chinatown. The pork buns were nothing special, I would prefer the saucy barbecue pork style to their ground pork filling but the pork with string beans was quite good. (Crispy shredded pork). Really enjoyed the food overall and will definitely be going back.

I went to Chong’s based on previous reviews; I have to agree with previous reviewers, the seating area could definitely use some sprucing up.
I ordered the pork leek dumplings, beef pancakes, and scallion pancakes. The beef pancakes were my favorite; I’m sure it’s a personal taste thing, but I was not impressed by the dumplings or the scallion pancakes.
I did however enjoy the Thai bubble tea, it was different light and refreshing.

For the price the dumplings are decent, but overall the quality really depends on who is in the back. They range from really good to below average. We’ve gotten orders that were great to a giant mess of fused dumplings that tasted weird. Definitely go for take out since the actual shop is a mess.

Love this place, my go to Chinese food place. I’m rating this based off the food and not the décor, I’m eating the food not taking in the scenery.

Amazing food. Took off a star for the run-​down exterior of the restaurant.
The inside is much better. I wouldn’t judge the taste of the food by the appearance of the atmosphere; in Asia some of the best food is served by small street food stands. We have dined in before as well as ordered to pick up. The sweet family who owns the restaurant is Chinese and always chats to us as they bring our food.
You have to know what to order! Here are some dishes you absolutely must order: their fried beef pancake (very original and so so good), their fried Tianjing buns (the lacey thin crispy crust is supposed to be on these, its close to impossible to replicate a lacey crust on homemade varieties), and a spicy dish of beef sauteed with pepper («XiaoJiaoNiu», which is delicious). Honestly at most Chinese restaurants that are more authentic than plain old sticky, sugary orange chicken, highly Americanized dishes like fried rice might not taste as good because these restaurants arent adding completely all of the starch, sugar, and oil that the more Americanized eateries do.
It’s all personal preference, but Id highly recommend stopping by or ordering out for a meal. You should try the three dishes I listed above, then try to compare those to other Chinese restaurants in the area. Spoiler alert: Dumpling House does it the best. This dishes are very unique, not easy to find in other places. Give them a try, your tastebuds will thank you!

I’m giving this two stars because I only tried the food that was recommened and was only there once but I doubt I’ll go back. I got the house pork buns and steamed pork dumplings. Both were average. I wouldn’t get the buns again however because it was all bun and a tiny ball of ‘meat’ in the center. Steamed dumplings were good for a corner Chinese place like everywhere else. I parked in the back and came in through the sketchy back door through the AWEFUL dining space. BUT first i have to say i got there at 1130 and the doors were locked (it says they open at 11 and i was on my lunch break). So i called to see what was up and a women answered and asked me hurridly what i wanted. Then i saw her get out a few cars down from me and go in. At this point idk why i still got food other than i really wanted some dumplings. I highly suggest NOT dining in. If you are going to try it — get take out. I wouldn’t be surprised if they shut down soon either from lack of business or the health inspector.

Eh. We got takeout. I wouldn’t go here again. However, I gave it two stars rather than once since we ate until we were full. One star is reserved for food that I couldn’t eat.
We got the fried dumplings (pork and leek) and vegetable dumplings… The pork ones were pretty tasty. I liked the dipping sauce. However they had this weird crust around it… it looked like if you had put Parmesan on a frying pan and it became lace-​like and crusty. But obviously it wasn’t parm. That crust was kind of chewy and weird… the rest of it was good. The vegetable ones were weird and had chopped up noodles in them that made the filling dry, and it almost had the texture of cous cous. My mom took one bite and couldnt finish her dumpling. I poured sauce into it, and then it was merely OK.
Crab rangoons barely had any filling in them, and they were chewy and hard to eat. The scallion pancakes were also chewy and kind of flavorless. The shrimp toast was ok… my Mom got that and she said she’s had better but it was tasty. However, they were very small. The eggroll was also good, but I’ve had better. Finally, the wonton soup. That was the saving grace of this meal. The broth was light and not too salty, and the noodles were almost melt in your mouth, and not chewy or doughy like some places. It was good, but not good enough to make me go back there.
If I was in the area and craving chinese and didn’t want to drive anywhere (which is unlikely to ever be the scenario I’m in), I would probably go in here for the pork dumplings and some wonton soup. It was cheap and barely tasty enough to justify going here in that situation. Barely.

So I ordered online for delivery over an hour and 15 min ago. I called and was abruptly told it was on its way.
Food eventually came. But I was pretty disappointed. Maybe its because I am used to great chinese takeout in the city. While the prices are good, the portions were small. The food itself was pretty tasteless. I ordered The Chili chicken and lemongrass. Its supposed to be hot and spicy, there was little to no heat, and they really overdid it with the lemon grass, it was overpowering. My son got the sesame chicken, again pretty blah. Nothing special and not very flavorful. The porkfried rice was also really bland. Hubs got the General Tso’s, not much chicken, not spicy and overall ok.
Also ordered friend wontons, which definitely were not the way I am used to. These tasted over fried, where I am used to a nice smooth wonton. The beef pancake was interesting. Reminded me of my grandparents for some reason. Maybe it was licorice I tasted? Something was off.
We will probably try another place, as this joint really wasn’t very good.

I ate at this place a few times. And it all depends on what it is. Their Lo mein is greasy, but pretty good.
Anything else I’ve had has been not so great. The fried rice tasted like it had cinnamon in it! Fried rice is sooooo easy.

We’ve been to Chong’s many times over the years and I think it’s time to write a review.
First, let’s talk about the dumplings. The typical dumplings are fine. They aren’t spectacular, but they are better than the average dumplings you get at local places in the area. The soup dumplings (Shao Lung Bao) are nothing special. The flavor of the soup dumplings are fine, but they are missing the most important part — the soup. Granted, making soup dumplings is not easy, and for a suburban restaurant, it’s fine.
Second, the pan fried pork buns are really good. This is something that is not commonly found in Chinese restaurants outside of specialized restaurants. The pork buns are good, with the «bread» being very good with good mouth feel.
The other food we’ve had including the stir fried Chinese Okra, Hot peppers with beef, and other dishes off the Chinese menu (menu is under the glass on the table) are all pretty good. I would highly recommend #20 which is a braised fish fillet with tofu in a clay pot with veggies. It’s really good. The salt fish fried rice is also good.
Overall, the décor is not very good. It’s old and dated, and like others have said, does not appear to be the cleanest of places. That being said, I’ve eaten in places throughout Asia, including China in 1984 (Before modernization), so I’m not that squeamish.
I would recommend this place, and I have. The food is hot, tasty, and plentiful, and the prices can’t be beat. Service by the owners is acceptable to me. It’s not a place for a large group, but for 4 – 8 people, they can accommodate you. I recommend the Chinese menu, if you get typical American Chinese food, I’m not vouching for any of that.

First time I went here at lunch with coworkers and loved it. The next 2 times I came back, it wasn’t as good as I remembered it. The prices are really reasonable though.
PROS:
*Some items are quite good.
*They do lunch specials and have seasonal items.
*The tea is good.
CONS:
* It has a weird location though with difficult parking.
* The interior is a bit too pink for my tastes.
* Also, on occasion, there were flies.
Overall: The food tastes decent and it is popular with Chinese people, so you know there’s authentic flavors. In my opinion, if you are looking for a chip bite, its nice. Be prepared for oily food though. It’s not too fancy. Think quick Chinese fast food.

Very very happy with a Unilocal-​inspired trip here for a late lunch on President’s Day.
The dumplings were yummy and as authentic as you might get in San Francisco’s Chinatown! Really!
Ambience? No.
Neighborhood?, well, convenient for us.
But if you want the real deal in a no-​frills environment, this is the place for you!
Lesson learned: you can never put too much ginger in your dumplings’ filling!
Highly recommended: beef pancake, pork and leek dumplings, pan-​fried.
Want to try: fish head casserole.
Oh, to top it off, very inexpensive, too!
We will be back!

A better than average Chinese restaurant near the train tracks on the main drag in Lansdale (across from CVS).
I haven’t dined in, but they have online ordering (5 mile radius), which is convenient. However, delivery is a bit on the slow side, so count on at least 1 hr before you are chowing down on their tasty potstickers.

Only found this place because of Unilocal,and I thank all the reviewers out there for the menu suggestions. Yes to the dumplings (especially the Pork/​leek) and yes to the beef pancake (they are delicious).
The Chinese food we ordered was mostly good, we liked the Sesame Chicken, Lo Mein, and Fried Rice. But the Pan Fried Noodle left something to be desired, it just smelled a little off and tasted funny. So we know now to avoid that and stick with the other items on the menu. If you are in the mood for Dumplings, I would recommend giving this place a try. If you are looking for Chinese, Chong’s is decent but nothing more memorable than other quick Chinese restaurants in the area.
Also, the deliver didn’t take as long as they claimed, they showed up 5 minutes early.

Lunch in Lansdale is becoming more of a pleasure and less of a chore. Chong’s Dumpling House makes the beef pancake — One of the greatest lunch items available in this area. Think of it as the Chinese version of a meat pie. It contains wonderfully braised meat, seasoning, scallion, and other deliciousness. It’s cheap but heavy — Don’t order this if you think you’re on some sort of health kick.
A word of warning — It’s kinda big and probably best split amongst two people.
Their dumplings are good. I’ve had the pork, chicken, and shrimp dumplings. All of them met my expectations.

We overwhelmed the place with over 15 orders of dumplings. They had everything ready on time, and it turned out to be very good.
It didn’t look that great for a sit in lunch, but a for a quick dumpling fix take-​out — this is a very good place.