Dumpling Haus - Madison

You order at the counter, grab your utensils, and your dishes are brought out to you as they are ready. Afterward, you’re responsible for clearing your own table. We tried the haus sticker dumplings, curry beef bao, and shrimp dumplings. The haus dumplings had a great texture and were fried to perfection, giving them a homemade feel. However, the green onion in the filling was overpowering. I was not a fan of the shrimp dumplings; something about their flavor was off, and I wouldn’t order them again. On the other hand, the steamed buns had a slightly chewy and sweet texture, and I really enjoyed the curry beef filling—I would definitely order those again. In terms of pricing, it felt a bit on the high side for what you receive. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the experience of seeing the open kitchen and watching the food being prepared. I would return if I had a craving for dumplings or steamed buns.

Dumpling Haus is one of our favorite spots for Asian cuisine in Madison. Conveniently situated in Hilldale Mall, it’s the perfect place to grab a bite after a shopping trip. We appreciate the bright atmosphere created by the glass walls that line both sides of the restaurant. The menu, beautifully handwritten in a chalkboard style, greets you at the entrance. The seating includes a noodle bar as well as tables for four, all set in a minimalist decor.

The dumplings are fantastic, made with fresh ingredients and offering a delightful variety of flavors. We were never let down by our meals and plan to return when we visit Madison again in early summer. EDIT: We returned and enjoyed it just as much as before. The mall itself seems to be struggling in its indoor area (though the outdoor shops are thriving), but Dumpling Haus continues to be a favorite of ours.

Liked their previous place much better..... The owners of this restaurant used to own and operate the Chinese restaurant, Yen Ching on Midvale Blvd. That was one of the best two Chinese restaurants in town. The other was hong kong wok in Hilldale mall. Sadly both are now out of business.<br/ <br/ The new restaurant is good but I think too pricey for what you get. Try them out the food is good just don't be surprised at the cost when you get there.

Sesame Noodles w/a Kick. Dumpling Haus .Hilldale is another restaurant that was recommended to me that I had yet to try even though I am often in the Hilldale area, but I am not huge on dumplings had read on other reviews that you may not get your worth with the dumpling portion served here. I was pleasantly surprised to see a large variety of noodle dishes on the menu. I stopped on a Tues late afternoon and because I am more of a late diner, I got my order to go. Being vegetarian I went with the Sesame Noodle Kick which is Szechuan style noodles with Spicy Sesame Sauce, Green Onions, Cilantro Peanuts. I was a bit disappointed that the woman who took my order, who I believe is one of the owners, was playing with her I-Pad and through the entire exchange with me never took her one hand off of it, pretty much ignoring her paying customer, but she did have the ability to multi-task as she did give me proper change. My order only took a few minutes, but instead of just placing the fairly hot styrofoam container in a bag for me, I was asked if I wanted a bag, which seemed like a no brainier since it was so hot. The dish itself was outstanding, although the one ingredient that seemed to be lacking was the amount of peanuts, fairly non-existent. The only other negative was the dish came with one of those small dressing cup containers of the Spicy Sauce, but they only filled the container about 1/3 full, so it probably wasn't' even a teaspoon of sauce, and the sauce was really good, so it would have added even more flavor. The amount of noodles was just the right amount to fill me up, so I would say the 8 charge is worth it on this dish. There are a few other vegetarian noodle dishes on the menu, so looking forward to trying the Peanut Glazed Noodle bowl next visit.