Mason’s Dumpling Shop - Boulder

Went in last week for the first time and wasn't sure what to order. I was greeted by your friendly server Cleo. I've never been to this restaurant before and I didn't know quite what to order so I asked what would be good recommendations from Cleo. He recommended the pork belly over rice and the pork soup dumplings. I found that both dishes were quite flavorful. I also wanted to try dessert and my server suggested sweet buns, I tried them and they were absolutely cute and delicious! I will definitely be back!

I'm giving 4 stars because this is pretty much the only place you can get decent dumplings in Boulder. It's really only a 3 compared to dumplings you can get in Denver. I've had the Mason's in Aurora and for some reason, was also better than this location. The soup dumplings are on the dry side and the soup isn't very aromatic or flavorful. The pan fried dumplings are also just okay. Skip the shu mai's unless you're really craving them. The chili oil doesn't have much spice. I mixed 4 heaping spoons into my soy sauce for a little kick. Ordering is easy. Scan a QR code at the table or order at the counter. Food takes a while, at least 20 minutes so expect to wait. If you have a dumpling fix and are in Boulder, this place is alright.

Mason's Dumpling Shop makes some tasty dumplings and unfortunately is one of the few dumpling places in Boulder. The steamed soup dumplings were tasty but the dough seemed a bit thicker than I am used to or have eaten in S.F. The pork dumplings were absolutely delicious. The person I went to lunch with said her beef noodle soup was amazing and the bite I had was indeed pretty great. I am excited to take my next trip there and try some other dishes!

They serve mainly Taiwanese food, I wouldn't say it's authentic but still taste good and the service was excellent. The cashier was friendly and helpful when we asked a few questions.It's very casual dining, with a few tables that are spacious and not too crowded in between. Overall, it was very clean inside. They are quite busy, when I was there. I saw a lot of take out orders in addition to the customers already eating. The prices are pretty decent and the portions are generous.There were also interesting new menu items on the blackboards near the register. I'd probably would have ordered them had I seen photos like their regular menu items. I already came back within the same week. I'd come back again!

The ambiance is casual - you order at the counter, but they bring the food and clean your table, and the servers are charming. Each table comes with soy sauce, black vinegar and chili oil for making your own dipping sauce. I recommend getting an appetizer because the dumplings regularly take 15 minutes to come out. We love the bao bbq pork buns. The seaweed salad is not like Japanese seaweed salad. It is more like chewy shoestrings, but I loved its weirdness and... it's kind of addictive. My 7 year old, however, did not enjoy the spicychili-vinegar sauce on the seaweed. She loved the edamame, which is cooked to steamed crunchy perfection and not salted. The pan fried pork dumplings always come out hot and flavorful. The soup dumplings are full of broth. It's hard not to leave stuffed. I need to go back to try everything else on the menu and I'm already looking forward to it!

The best dumpling spot (and maybe Chinese restaurant too) in Boulder. Even though we got take out, the soup dumplings still had broth in them. Everything we ordered was accounted for and all their dishes were packed with flavor. The woodear mushrooms were some of the best I've had! The service was fast and easyb

My daughter saw the sign as I was driving and we immediately pulled aside and parked. This is a hidden gem IMO. Had steamed soup dumplings, pan fried dumplings and a pork bun. This impromptu stop was 100% worth it. Everything was on point. We will be back!

Disappointed soup dumplings. Services: Visiting Boulder with kids wanting to have dumplings, I came in this store twice. One time just before 2pm on Sunday to find that the restaurant was closing at 2pm and would only sell appetizers take out or anything that does not require cooking time. So I left and went again the next day a little earlier around 1:40pm (due to my work schedule). This time luckily I could order the dumplings but unfortunately not allowed to eat in store as they are closing at 2pm. So I ordered take out. Food: The soup dumplings were broken (see photo) with dry/thick skin. My daughter only ate two pieces and quit. If you have tried Din-Tai Fung before, come here with low expectation.

Slow (at least they tell you up front), fresh ingredients delivered with flavors devoid of any memorable impact, vibrancy, or nuance. I did get a mountain of cold mushroom salad. Not bad at all, just another example of choosing an uninspired path with good ingredients. The table top sesame sauce leaves one feeling like they've contracted COVID or had a mild stroke. You see the food go into your mouth but cannot actually taste it. If you enjoy the thoughtfully bland food all over Boulder you will love it. Another place where quality ingredients go to die a bland, unimaginative death. I don't regret the meal...it's just that my napkin will be equally memorable 3 days from now. Good ingredients don't give you permission to phone it in. Try harder people!

Hidden gem in Boulder! Love their soup dumplings and wood ear mushroom salad with rice. Reasonable prices, too.