Licious Noodles & Bao — Restaurant in Rockledge

Dumpling King 3826 Murrell Rd., Rockledge, FL 32955

4 Stars

Like the hula hoop, pet rock and pogs of yore, dumplings are the new rage sweeping the nation. I could utilize an ignotum per ignotius to explain the origin of the dumpling; however, suffice it to say they can be found in every culture on the planet in one shape or another. We are all familiar with comfort food, such as chicken and dumplings, and have been exposed to gyoza or pot stickers.

Katrina is the service pro, and she did a fantastic job despite being the sole service provider in a busy restaurant. I asked Katrina for some Beef-Fried Dumplings, Shanghai-steamed dumplings, and crispy-stinky tofu. Considering she was the only waitstaff visible, my order was up quickly. This told me the kitchen staff was pumping on all cylinders like a well-oiled machine.

First up on the Big Boy's picky palate was a taste of the Beef-Fried Dumplings. The interior was tender, flavorful, and pleasant on the palate, and the exterior was fried to golden, crunchy perfection. This was a great dish.

Moving on to the Shanghai Steamed Dumplings, also known as Soup Dumplings, I found these to be filled with a delectable concoction of flavors like their fried counterparts. They were steamed to perfection and delightful in taste. Scrumptious! So far, they were batting 1000.

This brought me to the final item I ordered and tasted for review (my companions also ordered, and even though I include the pictures, I have no idea what they ate, though I assume it was just as good as mine): the Crispy Stinky Tofu. This is why it's a 4 and not a 5-star review. I've had authentic Crispy Stinky Tofu in NYC and while this is close, it's not what I had in NYC. It was cooked perfectly and incredibly delicious; it just wasn't properly stinky.

The Big Boy says, “Go ahead and jump on the bandwagon. You won't be let down at...

Dumpling lovers unite!

We finally have a spot in our charming Brevard county that offers amazing Chinese street foods galore!

A quaint and minimally decorated spot, nestled into a un observing strip, this gem could easily be missed.

After seeing their menu online, we threw on our clothes and drove as fast as we could have a feast ! And what a feast it was !!!

Our server was very attentive and helpful with making multiple decisions and the bubble teas were fresh and sweet and delicious . (Looking forward to when they have all the flavors available)

We started with a bowl of warm and hardy curry soup with delicate glass noodles and flavorful broth.

We then shared an order of the Chashu pork bowl with marinated egg. It wasn’t as crispy as I’m used to…even a little gelatinous, but boy did it have the most amazing flavor. As a texture person, it didn’t slow me down one bit.

We also got some crispy fried wings that were perfectly cooked and juicy inside, and crunchy fried scallion pancakes (one of our favorite street foods)

Then came the soup dumplings. The best I’ve actually had anywhere. Delicious broth with deep flavor, wrapped in a steamed wonton with tons of seafood meat inside.

The gyoza was crispy and soft all at the same time, bursting with juice and flavor.

With such a large order, we had food to eat for days, but still have so many things left to try and cannot wait until...

We were so excited and hungry when we visited Dumpling while spending the 4th of July at Cocoa Beach. The atmosphere was nice, and we decided to order a variety of dishes — almost everything on the menu — to really enjoy the experience.

Unfortunately, our experience took a disappointing turn.

One of the items we ordered was the 8-piece chicken wings. When the food arrived, the server (a very kind man) brought over what seemed to be extra wings — 14 in total. Just a couple of minutes later, while my friend was eating from the plate, the lady who had greeted us earlier came over without saying a word, grabbed the plate right from in front of her, and snapped, “This is not for you,” then walked away without an apology or explanation. It was shocking, rude, and incredibly embarrassing — especially as my friend’s husband offered to pay for the extra wings immediately, but she ignored him completely.

The food itself was delicious, and we made sure to tip the server generously to make up for the uncomfortable moment — he truly didn’t deserve to be caught in the middle of it.

To the owners: Please consider hiring or training staff who understand how to treat customers with kindness and respect. One unpleasant interaction can ruin an otherwise great meal, and unfortunately, that’s what...