Ugly Dumpling's Jollyville location is part of a chain that started on the East Coast, with locations in Hamden, Connecticut; Newark, Delaware; and Edison and Linden, New Jersey, before expanding into Texas.
The menu centers on xiao long bao — soup dumplings filled with pork and broth — alongside BBQ pork buns, orange chicken, and pork wontons in chili oil. Regulars at the Austin location single out the green beans as a side worth ordering alongside the dumplings.
Local reaction has focused on the service and consistency of the food, with repeat customers describing a welcoming atmosphere and fresh flavors coming out of the kitchen. The Infatuation has covered Ugly Dumpling as part of its Austin dining coverage.
The menu centers on xiao long bao — soup dumplings filled with pork and broth — alongside BBQ pork buns, orange chicken, and pork wontons in chili oil. Regulars at the Austin location single out the green beans as a side worth ordering alongside the dumplings.
Local reaction has focused on the service and consistency of the food, with repeat customers describing a welcoming atmosphere and fresh flavors coming out of the kitchen. The Infatuation has covered Ugly Dumpling as part of its Austin dining coverage.