Solid dumpling stop inside Union Market with quick bites and standout soup dumplings, but portions are small and execution can be inconsistent at peak times.
Laoban Dumplings delivers reliable quality within its casual food hall format, with strong food quality highlighted by excellent pork soup dumplings and ginger chicken dumplings. However, inconsistent execution during busy periods—soupless XLB, texture issues, occasional service lapses—prevents grade A territory. The appealing Union Market setting and quick service make it a solid neighborhood stop, though snack-sized portions and cramped seating limit it from higher distinction.
One caveat: Soupless or broken soup dumplings reported during busy periods