Dough Zone Dumpling House Houston Uptown
Dough Zone Dumpling House Houston Uptown, located on the second floor at 1700 Post Oak Blvd, offers a modern and inviting spot to enjoy authentic Chinese dumplings right in the heart of Houston. The restaurant features a bright, clean interior with a patio space, perfect for both casual meals and festive gatherings. Guests are greeted by a welcoming team, with standout service that often goes above and beyond, making even busy evenings feel comfortable and attentive. The menu shines with a variety of handmade dumplings, including soup dumplings, pan-fried pork buns, and pot stickers, all praised for their authentic flavors and satisfying textures. The pork and crab meat soup dumplings, in particular, are celebrated for their comforting taste and precise seasoning, while the pan-fried buns offer a crisp exterior and juicy filling that keeps diners coming back.
Beyond dumplings, the menu features dishes like egg fried rice, fresh cucumbers, and glass noodles, allowing for a well-rounded meal with both familiar and unique flavors. Many diners highlight the homemade quality of items such as the pot stickers, which showcase careful attention to detail and traditional preparation. During busier times, service can be stretched, but attentive staff members manage to keep the dining experience smooth, helping guests navigate the QR-code menu, suggesting dishes, and checking in regularly. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, and the restaurant manages to maintain quick service even when the floor is full, reflecting both efficiency and hospitality.
Dough Zone’s popularity is particularly noticeable on special occasions like Chinese New Year or Valentine’s Day, when crowds fill the space, yet diners still report feeling well cared for and able to enjoy their meals without feeling rushed. Small touches, such as beautifully presented dishes and thoughtful recommendations from staff, help elevate the experience, creating a sense of authenticity and comfort that stands out in Houston’s dumpling scene. With its combination of a stylish dining space, dedicated service, and flavorful, house-made dumplings, Dough Zone Dumpling House Houston Uptown provides an engaging spot for anyone craving traditional Chinese dumplings done right.
Egg Fried Rice 蛋炒饭
Dough Zone’s signature fried rice is made with fluffy scrambled eggs, green onions, and long-grain rice with a touch of soy sauce.
Banana Crepe W/ Whip Cream (1) Ⓥ 香蕉飞饼
House-made banana crepe crafted with fresh ripe bananas, served warm with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Pumpkin Xiao Long Bao (5) Ⓥ 南瓜小笼包
House-made dessert dumplings filled with velvety pumpkin purée, gently spiced, and wrapped in a pumpkin-hued skin. Served warm with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Steamed Pork Buns (4) 特色鲜肉蒸包
Our signature premium pork filling with rich broth, stuffed into a fluffy steamed bun.
Pan Fried Pork Buns (4) 特色鲜肉煎包
Fluffy buns filled with premium pork and savory broth, steamed then pan fried for a crispy bottom and pillowy top. Topped with scallions and sesame seeds.
Dr. Pepper
Sprite 雪碧
Coke Zero 无糖可乐
Milk Tea (Cold) 奶茶 (冷)
Chilled Assam black tea with milk for a smooth, refreshing drink.
Ube Milk Tea (Cold) 紫薯奶茶 (冷)
Sweet and creamy milk tea with ube, served cold with its signature purple hue.
Sweetened Iced Tea 冰红茶 (甜)
Traditional black tea, cold-brewed to yield a smooth & refreshing taste. Your choice of unsweetened or sweetened, served ice-cold in a 22oz. cup. No refills.
Passion Fruit Green Tea (Cold) 百香果绿茶 (冷)
Crisp green tea infused with bright, tropical passion fruit flavor—served chilled.
Diet Coke 健怡可乐
Coke 可乐
Sour Plum Juice (Cold) 酸梅汁 (冷)
A traditional Chinese drink with a sweet and tangy flavor, served chilled for the ultimate refreshment.
Unsweetened Iced Tea 冰红茶
Traditional black tea, cold-brewed to yield a smooth & refreshing taste. Your choice of unsweetened or sweetened, served ice-cold in a 22oz. cup. No refills.
Thai Milk Tea (Cold) 泰式奶茶 (冷)
Sweet and creamy Thai-style black tea with milk, served ice cold.
Chicken & Vegetable Pan Fried Wontons With Sweet & Spicy Garlic Sauce (6) 甜辣香煎大馄饨
Succulent wontons with a tender chicken and vegetable filling, panfried and finished with a golden crust. Served with a sweet & spicy garlic sauce on the side.
Chicken & Vegetable Boiled Wontons In Chicken Soup (6) 鸡汤菜肉大馄饨
Succulent wontons filled with tender chicken and vegetables, served in a flavorful chicken broth.
Pork Boiled Wontons In Hot & Sour Sauce (6) ????️ 酸辣猪肉小馄饨
Handmade wontons filled with seasoned pork, tossed in our house made hot & sour sauce.
Chicken & Vegetable Pan Fried Wontons With Chili Sauce (6) 红油香煎大馄饨
Succulent wontons with a tender chicken and vegetable filling, panfried and finished with a golden crust. Served with a spicy chili sauce on the side.
Pork Boiled Wontons In Chicken Soup (6) 鸡汤猪肉小馄饨
Handmade wontons filled with seasoned pork, served in a flavorful chicken broth.
Chicken & Vegetable Boiled Wontons In Chili Sauce (6) ????️ 红油菜肉大馄饨
Succulent wontons with a tender chicken and vegetable filling, tossed in our house made spicy chili sauce.
Pork Boiled Wontons In Chili Sauce (6) ????️ 红油猪肉小馄饨
Handmade wontons filled with seasoned pork, tossed in our house made spicy chili sauce.
Chicken & Vegetable Boiled Wontons In Hot & Sour Sauce (6) ????️ 酸辣菜肉大馄饨
Succulent wontons with a tender chicken and vegetable filling, tossed in our house made hot & sour sauce.
Pork & Shrimp Potstickers (6) ???? 猪肉三鲜锅贴
Pan fried potstickers filled with a umami-rich blend of premium pork and juicy shrimp, finished with a crispy, golden crust.
Beef Potstickers (6) 牛肉锅贴
Pan fried potstickers filled with a juicy beef filling and balanced seasoning, finished with a crispy, golden crust.
Beef Steamed Dumplings (6) 牛肉蒸饺
Steamed dumplings with juicy minced beef and balanced seasoning.
Shrimp & Zucchini Steamed Dumplings (6) ???? 青瓜鲜虾蒸饺
Steamed dumplings filled with shrimp and zucchini in a juicy, flavorful blend.
Chicken Potstickers (6) 鸡肉锅贴
Pan fried potstickers filled with an all-natural premium chicken filling, finished with a crispy, golden crust.
Chicken Steamed Dumplings (6) 鸡肉蒸饺
Steamed dumplings with an all-natural premium chicken filling.
Pork & Shrimp Boiled Dumplings (6) ???? 猪肉三鲜水饺
Boiled dumplings filled with our classic premium pork filling and fresh shrimp.
Vegetable Steamed Dumplings (6) Ⓥ 素三鲜蒸饺
Steamed dumplings with a filling of tofu, carrot, Taiwanese cabbage, and glass noodles.
Vegetable Potstickers (6) Ⓥ 素三鲜锅贴
Pan fried vegetable potstickers with a filling of tofu, carrot, Taiwanese cabbage, and glass noodles, finished with a crispy, golden crust.
Chicken Xiao Long Bao (8) 鸡肉小笼包
Soup dumplings filled with all-natural, premium chicken filling, a rich broth, and savory seasoning. Served with freshly ground ginger for your dipping sauce.
Pork & Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao (8) ???? 蟹肉小笼包
Savory soup dumplings filled a flavorful blend of premium pork & crab with a delicious soup inside. Served with freshly ground ginger for your dipping sauce.
Pork Xiao Long Bao (8) 鲜肉小笼包
Savory soup dumplings filled with premium pork filling, a rich broth, and a perfectly balanced seasoning. Served with freshly ground ginger for your dipping sauce.
Romaine Lettuce Salad With Sesame Dressing Ⓥ 麻酱生菜沙拉
Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy sesame-based dressing.
Kale Salad With Sesame Dressing Ⓥ 麻酱羽衣甘蓝沙拉
Blanched baby kale tossed in a creamy sesame-based dressing and topped with chopped peanuts.
Romaine Lettuce Salad With Sweet & Spicy Garlic Dressing Ⓥ ????️ 甜辣生菜沙拉
Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed in a sweet and spicy garlic dressing.
Broccoli With Seafood Sauce 蚝油西兰花
Lightly-blanched broccoli florets served with a side of seafood sauce.
Sweet & Sour Cucumber Ⓥ ????️ 甜辣小黄瓜
Marinated cucumber with a vibrant sweet and sour dressing – served in our signature spiral-cut style.
Kale Salad With Sweet & Spicy Garlic Dressing Ⓥ ????️ 甜辣羽衣甘蓝沙拉
Blanched baby kale tossed in a sweet and spicy garlic dressing.
Spicy Beef Shank ????️ 麻辣牛腱
Tender slices of braised beef shank seasoned with our mala spice blend, served cold with sliced green onion and cilantro.
Pan Fried Beef Pies (2) 牛肉馅饼
Juicy, seasoned beef wrapped in a savory crust and pan fried to perfection, served on a bed of shredded greens.
Chinese Crepe 煎饼果子 (薄脆)
A traditional Tianjin dish made with a premium multigrain batter, layered with eggs and our house sauces, and filled with crispy strips. Topped with sesame and green onion.
Spicy Beef Sandwich (1) ????️ 大嘴牛肉包 (辣)
A freshly steamed bun packed with seasoned beef shank, fresh vegetables, and our spicy crushed pepper house sauce.
Five Spice Beef Shank 五香牛腱
Tender slices of braised beef shank seasoned with a fragrant blend of Five Spice, served cold with sliced cucumber.
Pan Fried Chive Dumplings (3) 韭菜盒子
Minced aromatic chives, egg, and glass noodles stuffed into a dumpling, pan fried for a crisp finish.
Green Onion Pancake (1) Ⓥ 葱油饼
Our famous Green Onion Pancake is made with flaky dough layered with chopped scallions. Pan fried with scallion-infused oil to create a crispy texture.
Spicy Beef Pancake Roll (1) ????️ 麻辣牛肉卷饼
Our Green Onion Pancake rolled into a wrap with seasoned beef shank, shredded lettuce, and our spicy crushed pepper house sauce.
Beef Sandwich (1) 大嘴牛肉包 (不辣)
A freshly steamed bun packed with seasoned beef shank, fresh vegetables, and our savory house sauce.
Beef Pancake Roll (1) 酱香牛肉卷饼 (不辣)
Our Green Onion Pancake rolled into a wrap with seasoned beef shank, shredded lettuce, and our savory house sauce.
Dan Dan Noodles Ⓥ ????️ 担担面
A Szechuan specialty and fan favorite—chewy noodles in a bold and spicy sauce with numbing peppercorns.
Vegetarian Spicy Ma La Noodles Ⓥ ????️ 素麻辣小面
Numbing, spicy and saucy – our Ma La noodles feature our chef’s signature chili oil in a rich vegetarian broth, topped with crisp romaine.
Green Onion Soy Sauce Noodles Ⓥ 葱油拌面
A Shanghainese classic—chewy noodles tossed in our house-made scallion-infused soy sauce and topped with green onion.
Zha Jiang Mian Ⓥ 京味炸酱面
Noodles smothered in Zha Jiang sauce—a rich, savory sauce made from soybean paste—topped with crisp cucumber and carrot.
Beef-Stew Noodle Soup ????️ 秘制牛肉汤面
Tender cuts of braised beef simmered for hours in a rich broth, served over noodles and blanched greens.
Beef-Stew Noodles ????️ 秘制牛肉小面
Tender cuts of braised beef simmered for hours in a rich sauce, served over noodles. A must-try traditional favorite.
Minced Chicken Noodles ????️ 鸡肉肉燥小面
Noodles coated in a savory minced chicken sauce with pickled green beans and green onion.
Yibin Noodles Ⓥ ????️ 宜宾燃面
A bold noodle dish from Yibin City, Szechuan, tossed in a spicy, umami-rich sauce and topped with mustard greens and green onion.
Spicy Ma La Noodles ????️ 麻辣小面
Numbing, spicy and saucy – our Ma La noodles feature our chef’s signature chili oil in a rich broth, topped with crisp romaine.
Cold Noodles With Sesame Dressing Ⓥ 麻酱凉面
Chewy noodles tossed in a creamy sesame-garlic dressing, served cold with sliced cucumber.
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1700 Post Oak Blvd Suite 1-250 Floor 2, Houston, TX 77056, United States
Thursday : 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM , Today :
Friendly staff, beautiful spot on the second floor with patio space. The food was good but not great to me, except the cucumbers. Those were our favorite. I wish the glass noodles were cut before being served. They were stuck together. Soup dumplings were good in taste but I’ve had better. Pot stickers were a second fav of mine. It tasted house made. I’m open to trying more things on the menu.
Antonella Mazzei
We visited Dough Zone on Valentine’s Day, and as expected it was pretty busy. Surprisingly, there were only two servers working the floor, and they seemed to be doing everything from seating guests, cleaning tables, bringing food, and taking care of orders all at the same time. It honestly felt unusual for a restaurant to operate that way, and when we learned the menu and ordering had switched to QR codes, I initially worried the service would feel impersonal and rushed. Thankfully, we were taken care of by Jay, who absolutely made our night. Despite juggling multiple responsibilities and a packed dining room, he remained incredibly hospitable, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. He didn’t just point us to the menu, he genuinely helped me, my wife, and my daughters choose dishes that fit our preferences and dietary needs, offering thoughtful suggestions and checking on us regularly. The food was excellent as well. The pan-fried pork buns were perfectly crisp on the outside and juicy inside, the pork and crab meat soup dumplings were flavorful and comforting, and the egg fried rice was delicious and satisfying. Considering the restaurant seemed to be understaffed for the night, everything came out in a timely manner even with the crowd. It’s rare to leave a busy holiday dinner feeling relaxed and taken care of, and this was one of those times that reminds you how much great service can shape the entire experience. With that being said I still think they need to have more employees on hand just to take some of the workload off the waitstaff and reduce wait time. Only downside was there were plenty of tables open but none of them had been cleaned yet so we had to wait, but it was only for about 5 minutes so our party size could be accommodated.
Daniel Maron
Today is Chinese New year , to celebrate I decided to grab Doughzone in uptown. Having tried numerous Soup dumpling places in the Houston Area, I find these to be the best 小笼包! They have a clean presentation and authentic flavor. I will be going back soon. Good Job
Daniel Backry
Fast and delicious food. Quite easy to order and several options to pick from. Can do better with the noodles and added spice. Soup dumplings were hot and delicious. Clean tables and chairs as well as the restrooms. Small plates and portions so you can order more variety and good for sharing.
Penny Kai
I had an absolutely incredible experience at Dough Zone! From the moment I arrived, everything went smoothly. Parking was convenient in the garage, and the restaurant is located on Level 2 if I am remembering correctly. Once inside, the atmosphere was inviting and comfortable with both indoor and outdoor seating options depending on the vibe you are looking for. The food itself was outstanding, very unique and full of flavor. I highly recommend ordering a variety of dishes to share at the table so you can try a little bit of everything. It is very affordable, especially considering the quality, and the portions are perfect for sampling with friends or business partners. Their tea was also incredible, which really elevated the entire meal. Service was excellent as well, friendly and attentive, and it made the whole experience even better. I went on a Friday afternoon and was surprised it was not packed, given how amazing the food and experience were. Honestly, I expected it to be much busier, but it was great to be able to relax and enjoy everything without any rush. Overall, Dough Zone completely impressed me. I am already planning to come back soon, and I will definitely be bringing some of my business partners with me next time. It is truly a gem worth checking out.
Liz “Liz”
Nice place!! Very clean. First off, I will say that prices are very reasonable, and it’s a great value! I recommend the soup dumplings, sweet and sour cucumbers, and wonton dumplings in chili sauce. The cucumbers are prepped so nicely and afe crunchy, refreshing, and satisfying, and the soup dumpling is yummy. I really liked the wonton dumplings too. The potstickers are decent. The beef stew is also good, but I do NOT recommend the Dan Dan noodle or the Banana Naan. The Dan Dan noodles, I can’t describe but it has an odd flavor that most people might not be accustomed to. I would lean towards the beef stew, that is more flavorful and easier enjoyable. Regarding the banana naan, there were so LITTLE banana inside, and the naan is not even naan. It’s mediocre and is overpriced; I feel like you can probably just make it even better at home. But, just choose the right dishes and it will be delicious! Four stars overall.
norah
Service 10 out of 5. Where do they find these employees from? We came in at 9 and kitchen closed at 9:30pm I think. We were welcomed in. Everyone was smiling. Manager, chef, dish washer, everyone. They taken care of us until we leave. Food is great. Good portion, fresh, well-seasoned, very appealing. Everything taste like what they supposed to be. Price is very reasonable. We ordered 8 items and a boba tea. Total was $72.30 with tax Since the location is on the second floor, you can have a street view through the large, fixed panel windows while you enjoy your food.
FriedChicken
Stopped by for a late lunch. I was seated quickly and with politeness. I ordered from the restaurant weeks dinner menu, a great deal because in my opinion the six courses could serve two people with very little supplement(maybe just a second drink.) Staff were super helpful in showing me how to order and gave great suggestions. Food came out quickly and was very fresh. Each dish was delicious, and the multiple courses gave me the opportunity to try lots of items. I would definitely go back. I would love to see the atmosphere when it is prime dining time.
Mollie Gilthorpe