Dough Zone Dumpling House traces back to 2014 in Bellevue, and has since grown into a multi-state chain across Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas. The Harbor Steps location brings that menu into Downtown Seattle, close to the waterfront and Pike Place Market.
The menu centers on Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings filled with pork, chicken, or crab and pork, alongside Q-Bao — a pan-fried take on Shanghai's sheng jian bao with a crisp bottom and soupy filling. Dan dan noodles built on a Szechuan peppercorn sauce and potstickers filled with pork and shrimp, chicken, beef, or vegetables round out a spread designed for sharing across the table.
Regulars point to the convenient downtown setting and value pricing, though the dining room can get loud and service can slow down when it's busy.
The menu centers on Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings filled with pork, chicken, or crab and pork, alongside Q-Bao — a pan-fried take on Shanghai's sheng jian bao with a crisp bottom and soupy filling. Dan dan noodles built on a Szechuan peppercorn sauce and potstickers filled with pork and shrimp, chicken, beef, or vegetables round out a spread designed for sharing across the table.
Regulars point to the convenient downtown setting and value pricing, though the dining room can get loud and service can slow down when it's busy.