Serious Sanji

Second visitServer helpful & politeFood very fresh& tasty with sauce for each dish. Will definitely be coming back

Walked in during the start of a snowstorm to bring home food for the family for our first visit. All the staff were friendly and helpful, even offering a recommendation for which sanji to get when I was not sure what kind I wanted. Tried a little of most of the staples and even after a 15-20 minute car ride home in the snow--not a thing was below expectations. Certainly delicious, and all well made, nothing seemed like it started as frozen. And while I can't say it's the best dumplings I've ever had, the combination of solid delivery on flavor, freshly made to order food, and wide selection made the whole thing really really good. Overall, stellar place!

I'm loving it! We stopped in a few weeks ago and, at 2pm on a Saturday, this place was bustling! I expecting to be able to walk right in but it was more like 20 minute wait. Today we were seated immediately. So, hit and miss with the customer traffic, but the food is worth a wait. It's also larger inside than it looks. There's quite a few tables and booths for seating.I'm a huge soup dumpling fan so having a location closer to home that offers this delicious entree is such a treat. The crab and pork dumplings are great. I highly recommended them as a hearty dish. The Shanghai version is lighter but still delicious. I prefer them, but have enjoyed both.The pork buns were ok, but didn't have a lot of flavor, even a little salt would have made a difference. I preferred the duck buns, as they have a more well rounded flavor. The buns themselves were soft and a little chewy. Just how I like! The custard buns were also pretty good. Not too sweet.The vegetable spring rolls are on par with any I've had before. They paired well with the sweet chili sauce. I was not a huge fan of the pork Sanji. For me, the flavor was definitely there, but I personally don't like the mouthfeel of thicker dumpling wrappers. If that doesn't bother you I would recommend trying all of them!I'm not sure why, but they didn't have Chinese soup spoons today. That is a real shame because they work so much better for enjoying soup dumplings. I hope they will keep using them the future.Oh, they also have boba teas. I'm feeling spoiled with all my boba options now!

A little gimmicky but still enjoyed it. We came for a busy lunch hour. Our server was pleasant but they did seem a little short handed for the crowd. I loved the pineapple tea with lychee. I got half sugar but it was still plenty sweet. The soup dumplings were good but could have had a little more soup in them. It took a second to get a spoon to eat them with. The robot was adorable lol but as mentioned a little gimmicky.Glad to have a place like this in the area - I'd return!

Service 5/5 Ambiance 3/5Food 4/5Loved the server, friendly and checked in often. I wish the robot was being used during slower times because we didn't really get to see it in action much. The booths were not evenly spaced, so it was VERY tight for us to sit and felt very congested. The soup dumplings had a lot of flavor, but the dumpling stuck often causing the soup to leak out. The cucumbers didn't have any onions as pictured and could have been more crisp. The scallion pancakes were very standard. The noodles needed a little more flavor and the chili oil provided was bland. HOWEVER... those chicken wings and the beef sanji were 10/10 and I'd go back just for that alone. It's still a new restaurant and everyone was doing a great job. I just prefer a LOT of flavor so now I know what items to pass on next time.

I was hoping for some authentic dumplings/dim sum and was very excited by Serious Sanji's menu. It's overall a decent spot for a variety of dishes but some missed the mark for me. Best part of our meal was the soup dumplings -- would recommend these! Also enjoyed the sesame balls which are mini sized here and easier to eat than the regular full sized ones. I was not a fan of the pan fried pork dumplings (sanji) and felt the texture of the dough just wasn't right. Also tried the splash oil noodles and was very disappointed, was hoping for some spice but it was a strange sweet flavor. Neither of these dishes felt authentic to me. However, I would come back for the soup dumplings and to try other items on their menu. I love the ambiance of the place and that you can see kitchen staff workers making all the dumplings. Staff were very friendly and service was quick. They were busy on the Saturday morning that we went, but sat us down quicker than initially estimated. We were told it would be 1 hour 15 min wait, but we got seated in about half an hour.

Today, I had the pleasure of dining at Serious Sanji in Wauwatosa, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish! Only their second day open!To start, I ordered the Cucumber Salad. It was incredibly refreshing, with the perfect balance of tangy vinegar and just the right amount of spice. The cucumbers were crisp and fresh, making it an ideal light appetizer.Next, I had the Scallion Pancakes, and wow! They were crispy on the outside while soft and chewy on the inside. The scallions added a wonderful flavor that paired perfectly with the savory dipping sauce that accompanied them.The highlight of the meal, though, was the Pork Soup Dumplings. These dumplings were perfection. The wrapper was thin but sturdy enough to hold the flavorful broth inside, and the pork filling was tender and juicy. Each bite was a burst of rich, comforting flavors. The server told me this is their specialty and they are housemade. Oh, and the food is brought by a robot! So fun. The service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance of the restaurant was casual yet inviting. Serious Sanji is now a go-to spot for me, and I can't wait to return to try more of their delicious offerings.If you're in the area and craving some top-notch dumplings, this place is a must-visit!

Based just on the one entree that I ordered I wasn't at all impressed with the mild chicken noodle soup. It wasn't piping hot like at the other restaurants that I've patronized. It was an okay remodel from the previous hot dog restaurant. Personally I was disappointed with the menu choices for entrees but they looked great on the drink choices I'd like to come back and see how the dim sum is with a group of people. Service was okay for a small restaurant Did notice that several couples had moved from the booths to a table Came in 11:00 AM and by 11:30 AM it was almost fullPersonally I wouldn't go out of my way to patronize this establishment

This place is great! I tried the chicken soup dumplings, wonton in chili oil, beef dumplings pan fried, pork sanji, BBQ pork steam buns, cucumber salad, wonton noodle soup, coconut lava balls and the boba tea.....every single dish tasted fresh and so flavorful. The drinks were great too and not overly sweet. My family of five loved the full experience! The lady who might be the owner is so kind and sweet. It was worth the two hour drive to come here, and I plan on doing it again soon!

Some of the best dumplings I have ever had! Very good barbecue pork bao as well! Highly recommend!