Dumpling Panda, Miramar FL

Dumpling Panda: The Soup Dumpling Hunt Finally Pays Off (Sort Of)

As someone still chasing the soup dumpling high I hit in Tokyo, my search in Miami and Broward has been... underwhelming. But then I found Dumpling Panda in Miramar, and things started looking up. Is it Tokyo-level? Not quite. But it’s the closest I’ve come so far—and I’ve kissed a lot of dumpling frogs to get here.

First impression: the staff was super friendly and seated us right away. I did a double take when I saw the self-ordering kiosks and a sign that said “Order Here,” but for dine-in, you actually get full table service. So don’t panic, just sit tight and someone will come to you.

We kicked things off with the Spring Rolls, Pan Fried Pork Dumplings, Steamed Beef Dumplings, and of course, the holy grail: Pork Xiao Long Bao.

Let’s start with the spring rolls. They were... okay. The veggie filling wasn’t finely chopped, and it felt a little skimpy. Honestly, we could’ve skipped them. But the dumplings? Much better. Both pork and beef were juicy, flavorful, and generously filled. And the star of the meal—the Xiao Long Bao—finally gave me a taste of what I’ve been missing. The soup-to-filling ratio was spot on, the pork was savory, and the wrapper was nice and thin, though the top knot was a bit thick. Still, I didn’t hesitate to order a second round.

For dessert, we ordered the Mochi Donuts, and they arrived warm, delicious, and covered in a warm hazlenut drizzle with powdered sugar. Julie loved them... right up until she realized they weren’t shaped like pandas or dumplings. A tragic oversight if you're eight and have expectations. But even without the cutesy factor, they were a win.

And speaking of pandas, this place is covered in them. Pandas in paintings, pandas on shelves, pandas chilling in weird corners. Julie treated it like a scavenger hunt, and honestly, I did too.

Final call: If you’re in South Florida and looking for solid soup dumplings, Dumpling Panda is officially worth the stop. It may not transport you across the globe, but it’s a delicious layover on the way.

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