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Zen Dumpling runs a bilingual Chinese-English menu built around Shanghainese dumpling styles, with soup dumplings (XLB) as the clear centerpiece. The lineup splits into tapas, soup, three dumpling-cooking styles, bao, and wok dishes.
Pricing is consistent across the listed Florida locations in the supplied data, though the restaurant itself notes prices can vary by location and change over time. For the official menu and current hours, see Zen Dumpling’s official site.
Tapas 小碟
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Spicy Cucumber Salad 冷拌小黄瓜 | $7.95 |
| Edamame w. Salt 毛豆 | $6.00 |
| Suan La Potato Salad 凉拌土豆丝 | $9.95 |
| Spring Roll (Veg) 上海春卷 | $4.95 |
| Sweet & Sour Baby Rib 糖醋排骨 | $12.95 |
| Stir Fried Green Beans 四季豆 | $10.95 |
| Beef Pancake Roll 牛肉卷饼 | $11.95 |
| Scallion Pancake 葱油饼 | $8.95 |
| Zen Chow Beef 酱牛肉 | $12.95 |
| Zen Chili Wontons (8pc) 红油抄手 | $8.95 |
| Sweet Rice ShuMai 糯米烧卖 | $9.95 |
| Chicken Karaage 日式炸鸡 | $9.95 |
Cheapest way in: the veggie spring roll at $4.95. Priciest tapa: a tie between the baby ribs and Zen Chow Beef at $12.95 each.
Soup 汤
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pork & Shrimp Wonton Soup 猪肉鲜虾汤 | $9.95 |
| Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤 | $7.95 |
Pan Fried Dumplings 锅贴
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beef Pan Fried Dumplings (6) 牛肉锅贴 | $11.95 |
| Shanghai Dumplings (6) 上海锅贴 | $11.95 |
Steam Dumplings 蒸饺
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cabbage & Pork Dumplings (6) 白菜猪肉饺 | $10.50 |
| Chicken & Mushroom Dumplings (6) 香菇鸡肉饺 | $10.50 |
| Shrimp & Pork Dumplings (6) 三鲜饺 | $11.50 |
| Vegetable Dumplings (6) 素馅饺 | $10.50 |
The Vegetable Dumplings are the one meat-free option in this category, priced the same as the cabbage-and-pork or chicken-and-mushroom versions.
XLB (Soup Dumpling) 小笼汤包
This is the category the restaurant’s own naming treats as the centerpiece — six fillings plus a sampler and a premium truffle version.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Soup Dumpling w. Pork 鲜肉小笼汤包 | $12.95 |
| Soup Dumpling w. Crabmeat & Pork 蟹粉小笼汤包 | $13.95 |
| Soup Dumpling w. Chicken 鸡肉小笼汤包 | $12.95 |
| Soup Dumpling w. Beef 牛肉小笼汤包 | $13.95 |
| Truffle Pork Soup Dumpling 黑松露小笼汤包 | $15.95 |
| Soup Dumpling w. Shrimp & Pork 猪肉鲜虾小笼汤包 | $13.95 |
| Signature XLB Sampler (6, mixed flavors) 六彩小笼汤包 | $15.95 |
Best for trying everything: the Signature XLB Sampler costs the same as the Truffle Pork option alone, but gives you six different flavors in one order instead of committing to just one.
How to Eat XLB
Soup dumplings are hot liquid wrapped in dough, so there’s a right way to avoid burning your mouth or losing the broth.
- Lift it carefully. Use chopsticks or a spoon to move it straight from the steamer basket without tearing the wrapper.
- Dip before biting. Touch it to the sauce first, the same way you would with any other dumpling.
- Take a small first bite. Nibble a tiny opening and let the steam escape for a few seconds before going further.
- Finish it off. Once the broth has cooled slightly, eat the rest in one or two more bites while it’s still warm.
Bao 招牌小笼包
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Signature Bao, Pan Fried (5) 招牌生煎包 | $10.95 |
| Signature Bao, Steamed (5) 招牌小笼包 | $10.95 |
From the Wok 炒锅
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dan Dan Noodle 担担面 | $11.95 |
| Zha Jiang Noodle 炸酱面 | $11.95 |
| Braised Beef Noodle Soup 红烧牛肉面 | $15.95 |
| Fried Chicken Noodle Soup 炸鸡排汤面 | $13.95 |
| Stir Fried Noodle 炒面 | $13.95 |
| Fried Rice 炒饭 | $13.95 |
| Broccoli & Onion 芥兰鸡或牛肉 | $14.95 |
| General Tso’s Chicken 左宗棠鸡 | $14.95 |
| Mongolian Beef 蒙古牛肉 | $15.95 |
- Stir Fried Noodle: choose vegetable, pork, chicken, or shrimp.
- Fried Rice: choose vegetable, ham, chicken, or shrimp.
- Broccoli & Onion: choose beef or chicken.
Braised Beef Noodle Soup and Mongolian Beef tie as the most expensive wok dishes at $15.95 — the same price as the Truffle Pork XLB.
How to Order at Zen Dumpling
Every dumpling style here comes 6 to an order, which shapes how you should order for a group rather than per person.
- Plan on 2 people per 6-piece order if dumplings are the main event, not a starter. A table of four sharing two dumpling orders plus a wok dish tends to run short.
- Mix dumpling styles instead of doubling one. A pan-fried order and a steamed order side by side shows the texture difference better than two of the same.
- Use the Signature XLB Sampler to decide what to reorder. At $15.95, it costs the same as the Truffle Pork alone, so it’s the cheaper way to figure out which filling you actually want a full order of next time.
- Pair one wok dish per two people. Dan Dan Noodle or Fried Rice at $11.95–$13.95 rounds out a dumpling-heavy order without doubling the bill.
Delivery-app availability, online ordering, and catering weren’t part of the supplied menu data — call your nearest location directly, or check the official site above, to confirm how to order ahead at a specific Zen Dumpling.
Zen Dumpling Locations
Five Florida locations are listed in the supplied data, all in the Jacksonville–Orlando–Tampa corridor.
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baymeadows | 9802 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 | (904) 903-7775 |
| Waterford Lakes (Orlando) | 423 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828 | (407) 237-9037 |
| Brandon | 2420 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511 | (813) 315-8434 |
| Altamonte Springs | 420 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 | (321) 295-7436 |
| Orange Park | 1939 Wells Road, Suite #1, Jacksonville, FL 32073 | (904) 375-1685 |
Coming soon: Downtown Orlando, Sarasota, Lake Nona, Port Saint Lucie, Fort Myers, and Melbourne.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zen Dumpling’s signature dish?
The menu names two items “Signature”: the Signature XLB Sampler ($15.95), six soup dumplings across different fillings in one order, and the Signature Bao ($10.95), pan-fried or steamed.
What is the most popular dumpling?
Popularity isn’t published data, but the pork XLB ($12.95) is the standard soup dumpling order at most restaurants in this style, and it’s priced as the baseline here, with other proteins running higher.
What makes Zen Dumpling unique?
The Truffle Pork Soup Dumpling ($15.95) and the Signature XLB Sampler, which lets you try six different fillings in one order instead of committing to a single flavor, both stand out from a typical dumpling house menu.
Where can I find the best soup dumplings near Tampa, Florida?
The closest Zen Dumpling to Tampa is the Brandon location, part of the greater Tampa Bay area, at 2420 W Brandon Blvd. It carries the full XLB lineup.
How much are XLB soup dumplings at Zen Dumpling?
$12.95–$13.95 for pork, chicken, beef, crabmeat-and-pork, or shrimp-and-pork, and $15.95 for the Truffle Pork version or the six-flavor Signature Sampler. Each order is 6 pieces.
Does Zen Dumpling have vegetarian options?
Yes — the Spring Roll (Veg) at $4.95 and the Vegetable Dumplings (6) at $10.50 are both meat-free.
Is there a Zen Dumpling in Orlando?
Yes, at Waterford Lakes, 423 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828. A Downtown Orlando location is also listed as coming soon.
How do you eat a Zen Dumpling XLB without spilling the soup?
Lift it gently, dip it in the sauce, then take a small first bite to let the hot broth cool slightly before finishing it. Biting in fully on the first try is the fastest way to end up wearing the soup.