Ugly Dumpling Menu with Prices

Every item handmade fresh daily — hand-stretched wrappers, 18-hour broths, wok-fired with real technique. Full menu available at all locations including Edison NJ, Hamden CT, Linden NJ, and Richmond VA.

🥟 XLB from $11.50 🫕 Dim Sum from $8.05 🍜 Wok & Noodles from $9.20 🧋 Boba from $5.50 ⏰ Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3–6PM

Ugly Dumpling Menu — Full Guide with Prices (2025)

The Ugly Dumpling menu is organized into four sections: Soup Dumplings (XLB), Dim Sum & Buns, Wok, Rice & Noodles, and Drinks & Boba. Every item is made fresh daily at all 8 locations — including Hamden CT, Edison NJ, Richmond VA, Fairfax VA, Linden NJ, Holmdel NJ, Parsippany NJ, and Newark DE.

XLB soup dumplings start at $11.50 for 6 pieces (Classic Pork) up to $16.10 (Pork & Truffle). Dim Sum from $8.05. Wok dishes from $9.20 to $17.25. Boba from $5.50 to $6.50. Average spend is $20–$30 per person.

Happy Hour: Mon–Fri 3–6PM dine-in. Pork XLB drops to $8.00, Dumplings to $6.50, Boba to $4.50. Full Happy Hour menu →

Signature Section

🥟 Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

Our legendary XLB — thin hand-stretched skin filled with seasoned pork and 18-hour reduced broth. Seven flavors, all made from scratch every morning.

Classic Pork XLB
Berkshire pork shoulder, fresh ginger, rice wine, and white pepper wrapped in a 1mm hand-stretched skin. The benchmark. Served with ginger strips and house black vinegar.
Bestseller
$11.50 6 pieces
Chicken Soup Dumpling
Free-range ground chicken, fresh scallion, and toasted sesame in a clear aromatic chicken broth reduction. Lighter than pork, equally satisfying.
$11.50 6 pieces
Szechuan Pork XLB
Our pork XLB with Szechuan doubanjiang, dried peppercorns, and chili oil folded in. Numbing heat, bold broth, unforgettable finish.
🌶 Spicy
$11.50 6 pieces
Pork, Shrimp & Spinach XLB
Gulf shrimp and baby spinach folded into our pork base. Sweet brininess from the shrimp, earthy freshness from the spinach.
$12.65 6 pieces
Pork & Crab XLB
Blue crab meat folded into our house pork filling. The crab adds briny sweetness and a silky texture that elevates the classic into something special.
Premium
$13.80 6 pieces
Ugly Dumpling Sampler
A curated mix of our most popular XLB flavors in one bamboo basket. The perfect introduction for first-timers or indecisive groups.
Best for First Visit
$13.80 5–6 pieces
Pork & Truffle XLB
Italian black truffle oil finishes the pork and broth filling before wrapping. Earthy, luxurious, and deeply aromatic from the first pierce of the skin.
⭐ House Signature
$16.10 6 pieces
Handcrafted

🫕 Dim Sum & Buns

From golden pan-fried pork buns to crystal shrimp dumplings — every piece folded and filled by hand, cooked to order.

Pork Dumplings
Coarsely ground pork shoulder, napa cabbage, ginger, garlic, sesame oil. Available steamed or pan-fried.
$9.20 6 pieces
Chicken Dumplings
Free-range chicken breast, shiitake mushroom, scallion, and toasted sesame. A lighter, fragrant alternative to pork.
$9.20 6 pieces
Vegan Dumplings
Wood ear mushroom, glass noodles, firm tofu, garlic chives — seasoned with soy and sesame. Fully plant-based and genuinely delicious.
🌿 Vegan
$9.20 6 pieces
Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)
Translucent starch wrapper revealing whole shrimp inside. Bamboo shoot, white pepper, sesame oil. A Cantonese dim sum classic done right.
$11.50 6 pieces
Pork & Shrimp Shumai
Open-topped steamed dumplings packed with pork, shrimp, water chestnut and shiitake. Topped with tobiko (flying fish roe).
Fan Favourite
$11.50 6 pieces
Pan Fried Pork Buns
Pillowy pork-filled buns pressed until a deep golden crust forms on the bottom. Topped with sesame seeds and chili oil. Crispy meets soft in every bite.
🔥 Must Try
$8.05 4 pieces
Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao)
Cloud-soft steamed buns filled with caramelised char siu pork — sweet, sticky, deeply savory. A Cantonese classic.
$8.05 3 pieces
Fired at 1,200°F

🍜 Wok, Rice & Noodles

Our wok dishes are cooked at extreme heat to achieve real wok hei — the smoky, charred quality that separates great Chinese cooking from the rest.

Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Six-hour braised beef shank in a master stock built from soy, rice wine, star anise and Szechuan peppercorn. Served over fresh wheat noodles with bok choy.
Chef's Pride
$17.25
Pork Chop Fried Rice
A full wok-blistered marinated pork chop served over house egg fried rice. Crackly-edged, deeply savory, immensely filling.
🔥 Most Ordered
$17.25
Shredded Beef & Shishito Peppers
Hand-shredded flank steak wok-tossed with blistered shishito peppers in a savory-sweet oyster sauce reduction. Served with rice or noodles.
$16.10
Kung Pao Chicken / Beef / Shrimp
The Szechuan classic — diced protein with dried chilies, roasted peanuts, and a sweet-sour-spicy Kung Pao sauce with Szechuan numbing heat.
🌶 Medium-Hot
from $16.10
Noodles with Sesame Sauce
Fresh wheat noodles tossed in our house tahini-sesame sauce with rice vinegar, chili oil, garlic and sugar. Topped with cucumber and sesame seeds.
🌿 Vegan
$10.35
Egg Fried Rice
Day-old jasmine rice, three eggs cracked directly into the wok, scallion, soy, white pepper. The benchmark dish of any Chinese kitchen — done properly.
🌿 Vegetarian
$9.20
House-Made Daily

🧋 Drinks & Boba

Premium loose-leaf teas brewed fresh, house-cooked tapioca pearls, real fruit, and specialty cocktails at select locations.

Signature Milk Tea
Earl Grey black tea steeped 5 minutes, blended with our house milk mix (whole milk + condensed milk). The benchmark boba. Hot or iced.
$5.50–$6.50
Brown Sugar Boba
Taiwanese black sugar tiger-striped inside the cup. House-cooked pearls soaked in the same syrup. The most-photographed drink we serve. Always stir before drinking.
Most Popular
$6.00–$6.50
Matcha Milk Tea
Ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha whisked with hot water, blended with cold milk. Real grassy bitterness — not a candy drink. Hot or iced.
$6.00–$6.50
Taro Milk Tea
Real taro root powder — naturally sweet, vanilla-nut, lavender-purple. Caffeine-free. Great for kids and evening visits.
$6.00–$6.50
Mango Yakult Smoothie
Fresh mango blended with Yakult probiotic drink. Creamy, tangy-sweet, uniquely delicious. Our fastest-growing drink.
Trending
$6.00–$6.50
Lychee Martini (Select Locations · 21+)
Vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee syrup, dry vermouth. Shaken cold, served up. Happy Hour: $8.
$12.00
First Time Here?

How to Order at Ugly Dumpling

Ugly Dumpling's menu is designed for sharing and exploring. Here's how to build the perfect table — whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth.

Step 1 — Start with XLB

Order XLB first. They take the longest to steam (8–10 minutes) and should be eaten immediately when they arrive — the broth inside is at its best within the first 2 minutes of steaming. Order 1–2 varieties per person to start.

Step 2 — Add Dim Sum

Pan Fried Pork Buns, Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, or Shumai complement the XLB well. These are good for the table to share while XLB steams. Limit to 1–2 dim sum orders for a 2-person table.

Step 3 — One Wok Dish per 2 People

For groups, a wok dish as a shared main works well. Pork Chop Fried Rice or Braised Beef Noodle Soup are the highest-volume orders. Egg Fried Rice is the lightest and best as a base for Kung Pao Chicken.

Step 4 — Drinks Throughout

Boba and milk teas are served immediately and drink well throughout the meal. Taro Milk Tea and Brown Sugar Boba are the most-ordered. If your location serves cocktails, the Lychee Martini pairs well with XLB.

Recommended Combinations by Group Size

👤 Solo — ~$22–28
  • 1× Classic Pork XLB (6pc) — $11.50
  • 1× Noodles with Sesame Sauce — $10.35
  • 1× Brown Sugar Boba — $6.50
👥 2 People — ~$55–70
  • 1× Classic Pork XLB — $11.50
  • 1× Pork & Truffle XLB — $16.10
  • 1× Pan Fried Pork Buns — $8.05
  • 1× Pork Chop Fried Rice (share) — $17.25
  • 2× Boba — $13.00
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 4 People — ~$90–120
  • 2× XLB varieties — ~$25–30
  • 1× XLB Sampler — $13.80
  • 1× Crystal Shrimp Dumplings — $11.50
  • 1× Pan Fried Pork Buns — $8.05
  • 1× Braised Beef Noodle Soup — $17.25
  • 1× Kung Pao Chicken — $16.10
  • 4× Boba — $26.00
🕐 Come Mon–Fri 3–6PM
Happy Hour — up to 30% off all of the above
Dietary Information

Ugly Dumpling Allergens & Dietary Guide

All items are made in a kitchen that handles gluten, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, eggs, and dairy. Cross-contamination cannot be ruled out. Please inform your server of any allergies before ordering.

🌿 Vegan Options
  • Vegan Dumplings — $9.20
  • Noodles with Sesame Sauce — $10.35
  • Noodles with Spicy Sauce — $10.35
  • Cucumber Salad
  • Edamame
  • Egg Fried Rice (vegetarian)
⚠️ Common Allergens
  • XLB — Gluten, Soy, Pork
  • Har Gow — Gluten, Shellfish
  • Shumai — Gluten, Shellfish, Soy
  • Pork Buns — Gluten, Soy
  • Boba — Dairy, Soy
  • Kung Pao — Peanuts, Soy
🥩 Protein Options
  • Pork — XLB, Dumplings, Buns
  • Chicken — XLB, Dumplings, Stir Fry
  • Shrimp — Har Gow, Shumai, XLB
  • Crab — Pork & Crab XLB
  • Beef — Noodle Soup, Shredded Beef
  • Vegan — Dumplings, Noodles
Quick Answers

Ugly Dumpling Menu — Frequently Asked Questions

What is on the Ugly Dumpling menu?
The Ugly Dumpling menu includes soup dumplings (XLB / Xiao Long Bao) in 7 flavours starting at $11.50 for 6 pieces, dim sum including pan-fried pork buns ($8.05), crystal shrimp dumplings ($11.50), and shumai ($11.50), wok dishes including braised beef noodle soup ($17.25) and pork chop fried rice ($17.25), and boba drinks starting at $5.50.
What are Ugly Dumpling's prices?
Ugly Dumpling prices range from $5.50 (boba drinks) to $17.25 (wok dishes). XLB soup dumplings are $11.50–$16.10 for 6 pieces. Dumplings and dim sum are $8.05–$11.50 per order. Happy Hour pricing (Mon–Fri 3–6PM) reduces many items: XLB from $11.50 to $8.00, pan-fried pork buns from $8.05 to $5.50.
Does Ugly Dumpling have a location in Hamden, CT?
Yes — Ugly Dumpling has a location in Hamden, CT at 2100 Dixwell Ave. The full menu including XLB soup dumplings, dim sum, wok dishes, and boba is available at the Hamden location. Hours are daily 11AM–10PM.
What is the best thing to order at Ugly Dumpling?
The most popular items are: Classic Pork XLB ($11.50) — the benchmark dish; Pan Fried Pork Buns ($8.05) — crispy bottom, soft top; Pork Chop Fried Rice ($17.25) — the most-ordered wok dish; Brown Sugar Boba ($6.50) — the most-photographed drink. First-time visitors should try the XLB Sampler ($13.80) to experience multiple flavours.
Does Ugly Dumpling have vegan options?
Yes — vegan items include Vegan Dumplings ($9.20, wood ear mushroom, glass noodles, tofu), Noodles with Sesame Sauce ($10.35), Cucumber Salad, and Edamame. Several boba drinks can be made dairy-free; ask your server.
What is Happy Hour at Ugly Dumpling?
Ugly Dumpling Happy Hour runs Monday–Friday 3PM–6PM, dine-in only at all 8 locations. Key discounts: Pork XLB $11.50 → $8.00, Chicken XLB $11.50 → $8.00, Pork Dumplings $9.20 → $6.50, Pan Fried Pork Buns $8.05 → $5.50, Brown Sugar Boba $6.50 → $4.50. See the full Happy Hour menu for all discounts.
How do you eat XLB soup dumplings?
Lift the XLB by the pleat using chopsticks — gently. Place on the ceramic spoon. Bite a small hole in the side. Let the broth flow into the spoon. Drink the broth first, then eat the dumpling with a little ginger and black vinegar. Never bite directly into an XLB — the internal broth is around 180°F and will spill and burn.
What is the most expensive item on the Ugly Dumpling menu?
The highest-priced items are the Braised Beef Noodle Soup and Pork Chop Fried Rice at $17.25 each. Among XLB, the Pork & Truffle XLB (house signature) is the most premium at $16.10 for 6 pieces. The XLB Sampler ($13.80) is a mid-range option for trying multiple flavors.
Is there a gluten-free option at Ugly Dumpling?
Gluten-free options are limited as most dumplings and XLB use wheat-based wrappers. Safer options include Edamame, Cucumber Salad, and some rice dishes. Please inform your server of gluten intolerance — cross-contamination in a dumpling kitchen cannot be guaranteed.
Can I order Ugly Dumpling for delivery?
Yes — all 8 Ugly Dumpling locations offer delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub. Note: XLB soup dumplings are best eaten immediately from the steam. On delivery, there may be some broth loss — consider ordering pan-fried items (pork buns, potstickers, wok dishes) which travel better for delivery.
What is the Ugly Dumpling XLB Sampler?
The XLB Sampler ($13.80, 6pc) is a curated mix of our most popular XLB flavors — typically Classic Pork, Szechuan Pork, and Pork & Crab. The exact combination varies by location and daily availability. It's the best way to experience multiple XLB styles in one order and is ideal for first-time visitors.
Does Ugly Dumpling have a kids' menu?
There is no dedicated kids' menu, but several items are family-friendly: Pork Dumplings (steamed, $9.20), Egg Fried Rice ($9.20), Steamed BBQ Pork Buns ($8.05), and Edamame ($5.75). Avoid Szechuan XLB and Spicy Noodles for younger diners — both carry significant heat.
What is the difference between XLB and regular dumplings?
XLB (Xiao Long Bao / soup dumplings) contain hot soup broth sealed inside — achieved by mixing a broth aspic gelatin with the filling, which melts when steamed. Regular dumplings (Pork, Chicken, Vegan at $9.20) contain filling only with no broth. XLB are steamed only; regular dumplings can be steamed or pan-fried. XLB cost slightly more ($11.50–$16.10) due to the extra preparation.
What allergens are in Ugly Dumpling food?
XLB and most dumplings contain wheat (wrapper), soy, and sesame. Pork & Crab XLB contains shellfish (crab). Crystal Shrimp Har Gow contains shellfish (shrimp). Pork & Shrimp Shumai contains shellfish. Kung Pao Chicken contains peanuts. Vegan Dumplings contain wheat and soy. Our kitchen is not allergen-free — always notify your server of severe allergies.
Can I see the Ugly Dumpling menu with prices online?
Yes — this is the complete Ugly Dumpling menu with prices for 2025. All items and prices are listed above. Core menu pricing is consistent across all 8 locations (Edison NJ, Hamden CT, Richmond VA, Fairfax VA, Linden NJ, Holmdel NJ, Parsippany NJ, Newark DE). Seasonal specials and location exclusives may vary — call your nearest location to confirm.
What is the Ugly Dumpling Pork & Truffle XLB?
The Pork & Truffle XLB ($16.10, 6pc) is our most premium and most-photographed dish — Berkshire pork filling and broth aspic both infused with Italian black truffle oil. It delivers a rich, earthy, aromatic broth inside the wrapper unlike any other XLB on the menu. Available at all 8 locations. Not included in Happy Hour discounts.

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