Dumpling Library in Belfast

we came here to celebrate my sisters birthday and they were really nice, we had to wait a long time but they were clear about that and entertained us with the menu. we saw how they hurried as much as possible to let us in and even one waitress sang happy birthday to my sister, making all of us really happy. we would love to come back here, the food was amazing and really creative as well

Great food made to order. Not long of a wait, dumplings were fantastic. The dumpling draft beer was really nice as well. Everything was worth the money. Cool ambiance and busy but not super wild or loud. Enjoyable to sit down and take in the environment.

To be honest, the small plates aren't worth the money in my opinion. Taste good but nothing impressive. The main plates are yum and the vibe is lovely. Really good cocktails too

Staff so friendly and welcoming!

A Mixed Bag at Dumpling Library Dumpling Library certainly made a strong first impression. The ambiance was inviting, with a beautifully decorated interior that perfectly complemented the theme. The staff was friendly and attentive, providing excellent service from the moment we arrived. The presentation of the dishes was impeccable, and the cutlery provided was appropriate for each course. While the service and atmosphere were top-notch, the quality of the food was a mixed bag. The steamed dumplings, in particular, felt like they were store-bought, lacking the homemade quality we had hoped for. Additionally, the egg fried rice was also disappointing, lacking flavor and texture. While the pricing was reasonable, the subpar quality of the dumplings and egg fried rice was a disappointment. Overall, Dumpling Library offers a delightful dining experience, with attentive staff and a beautiful setting. However, if you're seeking authentic, high-quality dumplings and egg fried rice, you may want to explore other options.

I was slightly worried when I read reviews about service being slow as we had a concert just over an hour after our booking but I have to say I was delighted to be proven wrong. Service was amazing from the moment we stepped through the doors with orders taken quickly and food and drink arriving not long after. The food itself was outstanding and we have already recommended it to friends and family and can't wait to go back. Great value for money too. Cocktails were also delicious.

Dumpling Library is an upmarket Asian fusion restaurant in St. Anne's Square. The interior is very well designed with a large number of waiting staff and dedicated bar staff to ensure the food/drink is served super efficiently. There is a section for vegans to conveniently choose from, any of the options are well delivered. The food standard here is very high with speed, presentation and flavour all being taken into account. We had a selection or the Vegan options with the Aubergine and yellow bean sauce being the stand out dish. As well as the unbelievably delicious vegan cheesecake which may have been one of the best I have ever had, let alone in an Asian restaurant! I will warn people that because of all the above mentioned benefits it will come at a slightly higher cost but I personally feel it is good value based on the high standard set. Overall if you enjoy Asian food and are looking for a more fancy dining experience you will not be disappointed! 😁

We had a nice meal here before a concert at the SSE Arena (15-min walk). The atmosphere and location were above par; service was very, very friendly. The food was good but sometimes lacking the flavour or punch I was expecting. Overall a worthwhile experience!

Great place, out of all the small dishes we tried the dumplings were the best, great cocktails, kids loved it too

Food was pretty average. Service was really friendly

Good concept, food presented well but the flavour was just average. The deep fried spinach wontons had barely any filling, like 1/4tsp max, and the dipping sauce was extremely sweet. The fried tofu salad was nice especially the sesame dressing, noodles were okay but had clumps where they were soft and stuck together. The bao bun was also soaked in oil on one side so my friend didn’t finish it. Overall it wasn’t really worth the money, I wouldn’t go back

Delicious food, great options to combine dishes. It is a bit pricey but that matches the quality.

This was my second visit in the last two years and, just like the first time, both the food quality and service were outstanding. We showed up on a Saturday night with no reservation and, despite the place being really busy, we were given a table provided we left within an hour. We ordered about 6 or 7 different items from the menu, each of which were delicious. The staff were welcoming, and the food was served quickly. I'll definitely be returning the next time I'm in Belfast.

This restaurant is wonderful. We had amazing drinks, wonderful ambiance, and stellar food. We ate everything! The dumplings we fantastic - really everything was fantastic. Highly recommend.

A mixed experience.. some flavourful dishes yet some flavourless dishes left us feeling confused and disappointed. The steamed dumplings and aubergine yellow bean were delicious, however, the pumpkin tempura and salted chilli tofu lacked taste and seasoning. Ever dish looked amazing but some failed on taste. The atmosphere is lovely but the service was not that attentive. Overall we left feeling a little disappointed.

Goodness me. What is cooked fresh here? Dropped 100 notes on a lot of deep fried pastry and some very poor bao with measly (pre cooked) fillings. Avoid. Is going for style over substance. Do better.

I'd most definitely recommend Dumpling Library. We were very impressed by the food and will definitely be back. The staff were friendly and helpful, giving recommendations from their menu. I think this might be my new favourite restaurant in Belfast.

The dumplings were very good. There is a lunch deal which is pretty affordable. The staff was very nice.

I have been on a two week trip through our the Irish island and haven’t bothered yet to leave a review, but for this place I will. IGNORE the bad reviews and go. This is a 5 star place. Half of my family has a gluten allergy and was able to choose off of a gluten free menu and loved our dishes. The staff was absolutely top notch- so kind and helpful. The food was delicious and even though they describe it as Asian tapas, I thought the portions were generous. Definitely take the time to eat here especially if you are gluten free and haven’t been able to enjoy these foods.

Amazing food, great service and lovely spot. Is a recommendation of quality restaurant whenever family come over from out of country. Very very expensive though. Makes it a limited treat which is a shame.

Food was amazing, place was charming, waiters were accomodating 10/10

The best dumplings I've ever eaten! Great, friendly service!

The atmosphere was only good because i was with two really cool people

Would not recommend, we were 15 minutes late (our fault) due to traffic and tried to ring honestly 50 of times to let them know and there was no answer. We ordered the pork soup dumplings as one of the mains and they tasted quite bad and I noticed they were literally raw on the inside, I ate one not realising and didn’t touch them again. Everything seemed to be frozen and then flash cooked and served, it was not quality food at all and I’m not hard to impress. We were also overcharged and said so to the waiter and he reiterated it was correct so we just paid (£40 each) and left lol don’t go here.

Took my girlfriend out for dinner here. The staff were extremely kind and professional. From the moment we arrived to the second we were leaving we were treated like VIP’s despite being the general paying public. The waiting service were very punctual, positive and polite. The portion sizes were small, but very tasty and well cooked, and despite us not getting much, the part we had was enough to fill both myself and my girlfriend (we both only had a side and a main). The area as well is very welcoming. Ann’s Square is a clean and polished part of cathedral quarter. Anyone in the area looking for a place to eat, I would highly recommend dumpling library. It’s just around the corner of the Ramada hotel, and is well worth the visit for some top food and lovely staff.

Wonderful ambience and staff. Mouthwatering wasabi taco which I could never have imagined to taste like that. amazing soup dumplings. In the rainbow dumpling platter, each item tasted so differently that I had to say wow after each one. Pork and beef ones were my favourite whereas my friend loved the veg one. However the portion was a bit smaller. Sake platter was again too good that it's a must try drink there. finally, I had the best banoffe pie ever here! I wished the price was a bit lower. I felt it's 2£ higher each item than average. But tastes brilliantly.

Lovely dishes, lively atmosphere and great service. Will happily visit again :-)

Booked one of the pods for a birthday dinner. Great atmosphere and delicious food with a separate gluten free menu available!

Good food, lovely ambience and exceptional service! It's a solid 10/10!

The experience overall was quite nice. The service was very friendly and courteous- But also super slow. It was really confusing trying to leave, as we had to ask for the bill twice. We enjoyed all of the food we tried. Some of it, I had looked at on their socials prior, and did think it might be plated or presented differently, but I can understand it's not always the same. The atmosphere in this place is nice- Well decorated and well laid out. It was pretty loud, music wise, and that might change what kind of event I planned here. For me it was just dinner with friends, and I might have liked somewhere we could better hear one another. Overall, a very fun and visually appealing place for some delicious food.

Solid restaurant for a large selection of Asian cuisine (mostly Chinese). Good variety and value with the set menus. Service is very polite but a bit slow. Lovely setting. Clean.

Dumpling library is just such a gorgeous place. My go to for everything. Whether I want to eat a full meal or just a soup. The prices and quantities are just perfect, and very tasty food. I get here for anything, special occasion or not. Seating is the best part. I don't like sitting on wooden chairs. They have these comfy mattresses seating which I love. And dumplings? Excellent. I usually try to stick to the basic ones, not the fancy coloured ones, they didn't work for me. Soups are excellent. Overall a great place, nothing to complain. Service? Inclusive, courteous, attentive. Again, great! Thumbs up guys

Delicious dumplings and asian-fusion menu. We had the 6 course tasting menu which was good value at £35 per head. They have an extensive cocktail menu with some unusual ingredients such as Lychees and Dragonfruit Gin. Big restaurant so rather noisy with large groups.

I've been thinking about it for a long time and I finally made it. Fantastic place, delicious and I definitely recommend it to everyone. an unforgettable experience !!!

Food not quite at the quality level one expects with premium cost.

Tapas style Japanese with smaller plates. The vegetable spring rolls and the cauliflower were really good. The Garden Mocktail (passionfruit, apple and pineapple) was gorgeous. The spinach wontons though were not our taste.

It wasn't my best experience with dumplings or Asian food, but it wasn't bad either. The service was good, and the interior design and atmosphere were excellent. However, the loud music was annoying. We went as a group, and it was difficult to have a conversation at that noise level.

Wonderful food and fantastic cocktails. The music could be quieter, it becomes annoying. 30 euros per person.

Wow! What an amazing find. We were staying at the Ramada next site and were just looking for something to eat and stumbled upon this absolute gem. Amazing food, Great service, unique outside dining "pods" that were very cozy.

Really enjoyed the food here. It has an extensive menu, we chose the special offer which was 3 dishes plus a side dish plus a cocktail or glass of wine for £33.95. Everything was delicious, would definitely recommend.

Went with a large group, dishes were served unequally, members of the party had nearly finished their dishes while others only had one dish served. Food is ok, there’s better places in Belfast however

Would really recommend the pear cocktail. The Mix and Match deal was extremely filling, I definitely could have gone for a nap after this, it was a struggle to finish off my sweet potato chips .

Yummy food and great vibe! Great service also.

Beautiful. Great food and service

No slimline tonic, no sugar free lemonade, no Guinness 0.0. The food was OK.... cooked really well but was just OK. Curry and pepper squid rings... came out with no Curry or pepper so they were just squid rings, again cooked well but not what we wanted. Quite underwhelmed and probably won't be back...sorry.

Food was spectacular and amazing wine and cocktails. I would highly recommend 👌

Great food and great service. The vegetarian dumplings were superb!

I came on a Friday for lunch the waiter who had a lovely personality and was smiling sat me at a table which had a lovely view I then picked out what I wanted to eat, another waiter came to take my order, he was also was smiling and was very happy, I ordered my food and waited and a short time later my food came out which was steak dumplings they came out in a traditional steamer and a dipping sauce, the dumplings were filled with sauce and steak bits, best food I have ever had in my life, if you don’t know if you should go, just go and experience the best time of your life. Lots of variety, everything was delicious. Can’t wait to come back!

Just another generic Asian restaurant in Belfast, I feel it's way over-hyped for the food that I had, Macau on the Ormeau is much better and more authentic IMO

This place is geared towards an instagram/tiktok crowd. The food looks the part but it really lacked flavour in pretty much everything we ordered. We started off with 4 dishes with the intention of ordering more but when we tasted everything, we bailed. There are so many better places in Belfast for quality food - zen is a similar menu but much better in flavour. Wouldn’t return I’m afraid. Ps. What’s with the weird photographer?

Good quality. Portions are not big, but filling. The price seemed more convenient on the paper, but still ok.

Came here as a last minute decision and didn't regret it. The menu is huge but everything we ordered was superb and I would definitely return.

Absolutely amazing. I’m obsessed with all things dumplings, and these are easily the best I’ve ever had (I’ve tried them in Australia and USA). Lovely place to sit in and eat, staff were super friendly and the food was well worth the price. Would definitely go back. The sweet and sour pork strips, along with the pork dumplings (pictured), were AMAZING.

Decided to attend the dumpling library to get the six course tasting menu. We were really excited to try dumpling library after hearing good reviews from friends and family. It’s safe to say we were let down. The service was top tier from some staff, however some staff clearly did not want to be there. We had to ask on three separate occasions for chop sticks, which we did not receive until our third course. The food was lacking substance and flavour. Even salt and pepper would have been appreciated. Bland bland bland. The beef was as chewy as an old boot. They served what tasted like shredded wheat with a slither of chicken hidden amongst it. To top it all off, we reviewed the menu on the way home to realise they completely missed our first course out. Avoid, go to your local take away.

Visited here during my stay in Belfast and absolutely loved it!! The food was incredible, we all ordered a variety of dishes and we loved all of them! We got the deal which came with a few sides and a cocktail, it was plenty of food and the cocktail was delicious. The staff were really friendly and great ambience in there! There is so much choice on the menu and great vegetarian options too - I thoroughly recommend this place!

Having been at this restaurant on our previous trip to Belfast and really enjoyed it, we had to revisit. We weren't disappointed. Busy Sunday lunchtime but service was still friendly and efficient. We had a selection of small plates, all of which were tasty. Particular praise must go to the Bao Buns and the pork ribs - both were excellent.

Delicious food and great, friendly service. Amazing value for money

Beautiful food, especially their dumplings

It is a lovely spot, modern and always busy . Staff members constantly checking is everything OK or if we need more drinks etc. Food is tasty too, good choice of cocktails . Definitely must visit place in Belfast.

Food was deep fried and rubbery. It resembled food that had been plated up earlier and reheated. We were hoping for a fresh variety of flavours. Sadly we were not happy. We left and went and got a bowl of soup to warm us up . Not for us sorry

This place has dropped its standards massively, since I last visited in 2022. The spinach wontons summed it up: barely a trace of any filling in them at all. The crab salad consisted of mostly batter with only a tiny shred of crab meat. It’s as though the owners want to maximise profit at the expense of quality. It was sad because I was really looking forward to visiting again. I definitely won’t be going back. There are plenty of alternative places to eat in Belfast which are really good.

They told us we could have the table for an hour. Which was no problem. But then they take your order but they forget about you and leave you sitting and you don't get your food till 55mins later. Won't be back.

Amazing food and wonderful service!! Big shout out to our server Suyi, absolutely amazing, could not recommend this place enough :)

Had a great meal here the other night. Attentive (but not intrusive) service, great food, nice cocktails. Particularly nice that the waiter alerted us to their deal where we could order an extra dish and side between two of us for less.

An absolute must if you are in Belfast. Excellent food. We were spoilt for choic as the menu is quite extensive. All food is cooked fresh and is delicious. Service is excellent. We could do with a Dumpling Library in Hertfordshire.

Sublime! Some of the best food that I have ever eaten! Excellent service just perfect!

The service is good but a tiny bit slow for drinks - although they were super busy. Really like the food and the variety on the menu - there are so many options, it's difficult to decide! Our favourites were the takoyaki, seabass and aubergine. We shared the char siu bao which was delicious too. I personally didn't think the steamed dumplings were amazing but no big deal, there are so many options.

Great atmosphere, cocktails were nice, food was average (definitely not authentic asian if that’s what you’re after).

Very attentive and nice staff. Food was overall very good. Some REALLY nice things and some that were pretty nice. Lovely decor, music was a bit too loud. Cocktails were very generous and yummy.

Ordered the seafood tapas dish, was shocked when I started eating it and found most of the dish was tofu! Not even listed on the menu. Spoke with the team member who served us and was told that they cannot write everything on the menu…… Soyabean (tofu) is one of the 14 allergens!! I was horrified by the response I received .

Great food and friendly service. Nice venue too.

A really dire experience from customer service…. Overcharged us for the two drinks (which should have been included in the offer). These were taken off the bill without any apology. When they came back with the revised bill they asked us to leave immediately and asked if we could ‘leave now, as quickly as possible, we have another table’, even though we were only 1hr into a 2hr reservation and we hadn’t finished our drinks. Yikes. All the food was deeply fried. It wasn’t inedible, but I wouldn’t recommend it with the really awful service.

Service was incredibly confusing, waitresses consistently bringing the dishes to the wrong side of the table. We were excited to catch up and share some plates, but it turns out the experience was pretty stressful and people got the wrong things even if they double-checked with the waitress if it’s the right item. Some people got an explanation for what the rainbow dumplings are, some didn’t, drinks were quietly put in front of the wrong person and so on. Just overall very inconsistent and not what we expected for the evening. Food was nice, but not nice enough to make it worth going again. The restaurant is extremely loud, if you struggle with super loud environments or want to catch up it’s not the place for it.

Photos don’t do it justice, amazing food and really excited to come back

Amazing food! Went as a couple. Ordered the 3 dish + side + glass of wine ‘deal’. More than enough food and all delicious. Lovely atmosphere and service excellent. Highly recommend.

Fantastic spot for a tasty meal, we got 5 small dumpling portions and one portion of duck fried rice between us. Great service and 5 star food.

Went for the £16.95 business set menu lunch not including the £3 or £4 supplement so technically it's not £16.95 as advertised. Overall the food was nice, service was exceptional and would definitely go back and try other extensive dishes. As it was just two of us it also boldly states no service charge on the bill so that's a bonus.

Food was amazing! Ordered the wanton soup noodles, xiao long bao, and rainbow dumplings (fried). All dishes were so yummy and flavoursome. Staff are very helpful and attentive. Would definitely come back!

Great food and atmosphere, very friendly staff. The service was very fast. Highly recommended!

Amazing restaurant! The service is incredibly fast and good, the Staff is very friendly and welcoming. The food is simply delightful and the drink tasty and creative. A must go!

Called in here this evening with my family. Service was terrible. Ordered food. A bowel of chicken came out on its own 10/15 mins later rice came out etc as I had to ask could our meal come out together if not looking at other tables food come out in drops and drabs. Was charged for a bottle of water at £4.55 did not request this. When bill came the waiter argued that we had to pay for the water. Had to call waiting staff over 2 / 3 times to to clean the table and get the bill etc. Waiting staff was suprise when I asked for service charge to be removed Overall poor service. I don't mind paying for a good meal but completely over charged for what I have had better food out of a Chinese carryout. Bill attached

Called in here this evening with my family. Service was terrible. Ordered food. A bowel of chicken came out on its own 10/15 mins later rice came out etc as I had to ask could our meal come out together if not looking at other tables food come out in drops and drabs. Was charged for a bottle of water at £4.55 did not request this. When bill came the waiter argued that we had to pay for the water. Had to call waiting staff over 2 / 3 times to to clean the table and get the bill etc. Waiting staff was suprise when I asked for service charge to be removed Overall poor service. I don't mind paying for a good meal but completely over charged for what I have had better food out of a Chinese carryout. Bill attached

Very good food. Service is amazing. Cocktails are really good as well. Highly recommend the Alice in wonderland. Dumplings and baos you can’t go wrong with whatever you order.

Fantastic food as always and one of these days I wont be driving and will be able to go through the cocktail menu one by one 😁

Great food and a wide selection of dishes. I had the char Siu pork baos, the Korean seafood tapas, and the pork and prawn Xiao Long Bao. As well as the orange chocolate torte for desert. Everything was excellent and so delicious. The staff were super nice and the restaurant is beautiful, and was well decorated for Christmas. The music was a tad loud at times though.

Excellent Excellent Excellent Amazing Food & Venue 👍 Staff were amazing too

The food was amazing and not too expensive. There are so many options, and because we ordered a few plates to share, I got to try a lot of the food. Excellent service, the staff were very nice and accommodating and the food was served very quickly. Would recommend and definitely be visiting again.

The food was amazing and not too expensive. There are so many options, and because we ordered a few plates to share, I got to try a lot of the food. Excellent service, the staff were very nice and accommodating and the food was served very quickly. Would recommend and definitely be visiting again.

Our first time here tonight, just wish I had tried here sooner! Exceptional service, food and cocktails to die for! We will be back! Asap! The rainbow assortment of dumplings were outstanding, the green vegetable (spinach?) dumpling was our favourite. 11/10 all around, you should be so proud of your beautiful restaurant, One of Belfast's newest best.

Greasy, overpriced, overhyped. If you actually enjoy good food this is not the place for you.

Recommended whether if it’s you’re a residence or tourist in Belfast. Food worth every penny and staff are excellent

We did the mix n match for 33 pounds. We'll worth it for 3 dishes, a side and a cocktail. Food was amazing, they've got the Pan Asian fusion concept down exceptionally well. Recommend the takoyaki and the crisp duck pancake. Servers were also extremely polite and professional. Definitely ask for the pod tables outside if available, its a good experience and feels like private dining.

Had dinner last night, and were lucky to be given a pod, everything staff , food & service was 100%

A lot of my younger life I was Living in Hollywood, California and working in Beverly Hills as a Registered Nurse. I have gone out to eat regularly in Little Tokyo, Korea-Town and China-Town and was so happy now living in Northern Ireland to find the Dumpling Library! To be able to have all three-tasty choices under one roof I Tipp my hat!!!! Regards, John Ehrhart RN, MICN NICU-PICU Flight Nurse

Super experience,great service fantastic food and not too over the top for price considering it is Belfast, can't wait to go back .

Nick made our evening, we were served by Nick and he was the best waiter we’ve all ever had. Attention to detail was 2nd to none and he was brilliant. Food was fabulous too, would defo recommend and ask for Nick!

Gorgeous food and lovely atmosphere. Cocktails were delicious 😋

Shirantha completely made our night! An absolute credit to the team at the Dumpling Library, consistently smiling and always happy to help! Thanks for a great night!

Booked a table for 5 for a few work friends. Seated in one of the pod things at the front so no worry about being too loud. Good gluten free menu. Servers could have explained portion sizes a bit better as we didn't have a clue. Food was good and something different. Only weird or annoying bit was that food just arrived randomly at different times. 1 got starters and main at the same time. I got 1 starter then nothing til most had finished. Definitely would go again.

I have eaten here twice now. The first visit was fantastic; good food, great service and good, if a little too loud, atmosphere. Originally I would've given this place 4 stars. However, on my second visit I had an undercooked pork dumpling served to me. The manager was very dismissive of this issue. Even though I had pointed out that it was pink and that pork, like chicken, should be fully cooked. I was rather shocked and disappointed by this reaction to something that is potentially a health risk to me. I doubt I'll be eating here again, unfortunately.