Laoban Dumpling – Chinese
Laoban Dumpling captures the vibrant spirit of a modern noodle shop, where the comforting aroma of ginger and scallions invites diners to discover the art of the perfect, broth-filled bite. Each delicate dumpling skin yields to a rich, savory explosion of soup, while pillowy bao buns cradle everything from smoky charred pork to zesty sesame chicken in a cloud of soft, steamed dough. It is a culinary experience that balances the bold, numbing heat of Sichuan mala with fresh, garden-forward fillings, offering a sophisticated yet accessible journey through the heart of Chinese comfort food.
2000, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20006 +12027808746 https://laobandumplings.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, low-cholesterol
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Dumplings
Restaurant-quality dumplings made with all-natural ingredients.
- Microwaveable Pork Soup Dumplings: Berkshire pork, chives, rich fragrant broth, soy, wheat, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Microwaveable Beef Soup Dumplings: Angus beef, cilantro, Thai basil, rich pho broth, wheat, soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Microwaveable Chicken Soup Dumplings: Free-range chicken, ginger, aromatic broth, soy, wheat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Beef Mala Dumplings: Angus beef, Sichuan pepper, chili, wheat, soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Livin' on the Vedge Dumplings: Bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, Chinese chili crisp, napa cabbage, soy, wheat, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Ginger Chicken Dumplings: Free-range chicken, cabbage, scallions, honey, ginger, garlic, Chinkiang vinegar, soy, wheat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork and Chive Dumplings: Berkshire pork, fresh chives, garlic, soy, wheat, eggs, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Bao Buns
Soft, fluffy buns with savory fillings.
- Chinese Style BBQ Pork Bao Buns: Berkshire pork, spices, wheat, soy, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sesame Chicken Bao Buns: Free-range chicken, sesame glaze, green cabbage, shiitake mushroom, hoisin sauce, wheat, soy, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Beef Bao Buns: Grass-fed beef, chili, cumin, wheat, soy, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Appetizers
Crispy and savory snacks to start your meal.
- Taiwanese Style Popcorn Chicken: Chicken breast, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, garlic, five spice, white pepper, soy garlic dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Taiwanese Style Popcorn Chicken with Bachan's Sauce: Crispy chicken bites with Bachan's Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crab Rangoon: Cream cheese, imitation crab, scallion, celery salt, oyster sauce, wonton wrapper Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Scallion Pancakes: Wheat flour, shallot oil, scallions, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol