Our Stories Together
Dumpling The Noodle is more than a place to eat, it is where flavors, memories, and people come together. Here you will find the story of our founder, the inspiration behind our signature dishes, special moments like weddings hosted in our space, and heartfelt stories from our customers.
We would love to hear from you too. If Dumpling The Noodle has been part of your story — whether it is a family gathering, a first date, or a simple meal that left an impression — share it with us. Your story may be featured here to inspire others and celebrate the community we are building together.
From Beijing to Seattle: The Story Behind Dumpling The Noodle
“The Electrical Engineer with a Chef’s Certificate”
My original plan was to be an Electrical Engineer. In 2011, I was admitted to the University of Washington. With a half-year gap before leaving China, my parents worried I would not know how to cook or take care of myself abroad. Their solution was to send me to culinary school.
Tested by a True Vegan: Grace and Our Journey to Plant-Based Flavors How It All Began
Every restaurant has a story, and ours would not be complete without Grace. Grace was our very first server, full of energy, kindness, and laughter. But there was one thing that stood out during her shifts. When lunchtime came, she often sat quietly with her own meal while the rest of us shared dumplings and noodles from our kitchen. Grace is a true vegan, and at that time we did not have anything she could enjoy from our menu. Seeing her eat alone while dumplings and noodles were passed around the table did not feel right. Food, after all, is about bringing people together.
Chili The Lamen: A Beijing Taxi Driver’s Secret Brought to Seattle
In Beijing, some of the best food never comes from a fancy restaurant. It comes from tiny mom-and-pop shops hidden in narrow streets, the kind of places where every local taxi driver knows to stop for a quick meal. Taxi drivers are the ultimate food critics in big cities. They spend their days crisscrossing every neighborhood and they always know where the best and most authentic flavors are waiting.
Why Seattle’s Best PEKING DUCK Comes From a Beijinger
Peking Duck has been enjoyed in Beijing for over 600 years, tracing its history back to the Ming dynasty. At that time, it was a delicacy prepared for emperors and their royal guests. Over the centuries, the dish spread beyond the palace walls, becoming the pride of Beijing cuisine. Known for its glossy, crisp skin and tender meat, Peking Duck is now celebrated around the world as one of China’s most iconic dishes.
