Dumpling House — Restaurant in Lagos

Good spot to soothe a craving for something a little Asian, but still fairly catered towards white Western people who love that supermarket sweet chilli sauce.

The service was incredibly prompt and friendly. The people working are very nice humans from Nepal. It's just the food... I guess I am spoiled by previously living elsewhere where you can find all sorts of Nepalese, Burmese, Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, Indian, etc. restaurants of decent quality. (Obviously, it's never like going to the actual country, but a manageable facsimile.)

The momos were made well, for the most part. Some were falling apart. We got the mixed platter and it just was lacking that burst of wow I normally associate with various Asian cuisines. Basically, the sauces were a let down. Especially the use of the supermarket sweet chili sauce. But literally every Asian (and pseudo-Asian) place in Portugal seems obsessed with it. Probably because the tourists, expats, and other white people love it. I would have preferred more Nepalese spices and flavours. A little heat? I'm not sure. It just ended up being a plate of okay dumplings but nothing I would write home about. And the chili sauce wasn't hot at all.

The noodles... meh. Again, I just think so many places here end up toning down their menus to fit with the more bland Algarve/British palate. Nothing outstanding. Just spaghetti noodles with some sauce.

And it's fine if you're not like me and aren't familiar with the sheer beauty and diversity of Asian spices, heat, and flavours. But for those expecting more true authenticity or craving true Nepalese, this is not the place.

It is great for a snack of momos and something different in Lagos. And sometimes, that's all we need. I'm glad it exists and have no issue returning for momos. I just know better what to expect now.

I would say it's quite pricey for the quality and amount of food you get, but... it's Lagos. Everywhere here...

The vegetarian combo plate is too expensive—25 € for 12 dumplings filled only with cabbage is really overpriced. The combo includes 4 fried, 4 sweet chili, and 4 cooked dumplings. If you buy 8 fried, 8 sweet chili, and 8 cooked separately, it costs around 30 €, so I don’t really get how they came up with the 25 € price for just 12 pieces.

Also, the vegetarian cooked and fried dumplings taste like nothing, probably because they’re only filled with cabbage. The sweet chili ones were quite good, though—the filling was also just cabbage, but the sauce made the difference.

What I also don’t understand is how the vegetarian dumplings can cost the same as the ones filled with chicken. Both types contain cabbage, but one also has chicken, and I’d assume chicken is way more expensive than cabbage. So either the price calculation is really off, or the vegetarian dumplings are just massively overpriced.

I’m not a chef or anything, but in my opinion, the vegetarian dumplings are way too expensive and the combo plate is way way...

Dumpling House was a great find! After two years we just moved back to the Algarve and the staff welcomed us with a big smile and open arms making us feel at home. The freshly prepared momos were just delicious! We wanted a dynamic lunch with an exotic flavor, so we ordered the "fried marinated spicy pork momo" and the "steamed sweet chili chicken momo". I particularly loved the latter. The lightly steamed outer texture and creamy aromatic filling combined with the crunchy vegetables dipped in the sweet & sour sauce were absolutely a crowning glory! I also enjoyed the presentation. The choice of black glazed dishes made the colorful ingredients stand out even more by adding an extra touch to this tasty composition. If you are looking for good quality and freshness this is the right place! We definitely will repeat this...