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Ugly Dumpling

Ugly Dumpling Ugly Dumpling is a Chinese restaurant located on Willow Lawn Drive, offering authentic flavors inspired by the bustling streets of Shanghai. The menu blends local recipes with contemporary creativity and an imaginative approach to classic dishes. The restaurant’s social posts emphasize sharing good food, convenient dine-in or take-to-go options, and a lively focus on crowd-pleasing items such as dumplings and specialty boba drinks and teas.

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One last assignment before school's out for summer! Can you help us solve this puzzle? πŸ§©πŸ€”
06/01/2026

One last assignment before school's out for summer! Can you help us solve this puzzle? πŸ§©πŸ€”

06/01/2026

Your happiest hour starts here πŸ₯Ÿβœ¨

Our cocktails, bites, and boba are worth staying out for! Happy Hour at Ugly Dumpling brings the flavor every time. Grab your friends, grab a drink, and make your weekday plans a little more exciting. πŸΉπŸ§‹

πŸ“1601 Willow Lawn Dr Ste 840 Richmond, VA 23230
☎️+1 804-251-1031

The stages of eating pork belly 😍➑️🀀
05/30/2026

The stages of eating pork belly 😍➑️🀀

05/28/2026

We wouldn't call this "toxic" though πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

05/26/2026

Because every day should be a reason to celebrate!

They never asked what our hands are full of... πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‹
05/22/2026

They never asked what our hands are full of... πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‹

05/20/2026

It's the only one that matters anyways πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

Just trust us on this one.
05/18/2026

Just trust us on this one.

Good food is better when you have someone to share it with! Let us know who you're splitting a dessert with πŸ“žπŸ° by taggin...
05/16/2026

Good food is better when you have someone to share it with! Let us know who you're splitting a dessert with πŸ“žπŸ° by tagging them in the comments ⬇️

05/14/2026

No time to cook? Or just not in the mood? We got you covered πŸ˜‰ Dine in or order to-go!

Any finger that interacts with this post will have good luck for a week (we're not risking it!)πŸ€žπŸ€πŸ₯Ÿ
05/12/2026

Any finger that interacts with this post will have good luck for a week (we're not risking it!)πŸ€žπŸ€πŸ₯Ÿ

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! Celebrate by treating your mom to Ugly Dumpling! πŸ’πŸ˜

All signs point to yes! πŸ₯ŸπŸ½οΈπŸ˜
05/06/2026

All signs point to yes! πŸ₯ŸπŸ½οΈπŸ˜

05/04/2026

Celebrate your grads at Ugly Dumpling! πŸ₯ŸπŸŽ“πŸŽ‰

04/30/2026

We're celebrating National Boba Day!πŸ§‹ Stop by today and try one of our specialty boba drinks or teas! πŸ‹β˜•οΈ

Tap to meet your perfect boba match ➑️ Celebrate National Boba Day with us April 30th!
04/29/2026

Tap to meet your perfect boba match ➑️ Celebrate National Boba Day with us April 30th!

It's all smiles over here! πŸ˜„ Tag a friend you need to get soup dumplings with! πŸ₯Ÿ
04/28/2026

It's all smiles over here! πŸ˜„ Tag a friend you need to get soup dumplings with! πŸ₯Ÿ

04/27/2026

Celebrate National Boba Day with us! Stop by April 30th for a sweet treat - you've earned it! πŸ§‹πŸ“πŸ₯­

Hot, crispy, and calling your name 🍊πŸ”₯
04/24/2026

Hot, crispy, and calling your name 🍊πŸ”₯

Feeling green? πŸŒ³πŸ’š Try our fresh cucumber salad, spicy vegan wontons, or vegan dumplings! πŸ₯ŸπŸŒŽ
04/22/2026

Feeling green? πŸŒ³πŸ’š Try our fresh cucumber salad, spicy vegan wontons, or vegan dumplings! πŸ₯ŸπŸŒŽ

04/20/2026

And there's nothing wrong with that πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

Food so good you can taste it through the phone πŸ“²πŸ˜
04/18/2026

Food so good you can taste it through the phone πŸ“²πŸ˜

Address

1601 Willow Lawn Drive Ste 840
Richmond, PA
23230

Ugly Dumpling, Willow Lawn Drive (Richmond)

By public transport
- Take the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) bus to the nearest stop along the Willow Lawn area.
- From the closest GRTC stop, walk toward Willow Lawn Drive and follow local street signs to your destination.

By driving
- From downtown Richmond: take I-95 N/I-64 W toward the West End/Willow Lawn area, then follow signs for Willow Lawn Blvd/West Broad St.
- Continue onto or near Willow Lawn Drive and use nearby side streets to reach the entrance.

Parking
- Look for on-street parking along surrounding blocks of Willow Lawn Drive and nearby streets.
- If available, use any nearby lot/garage serving the shopping/dining area around Willow Lawn.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10:30pm
Saturday 11am - 10:30pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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What people say

Ugly Dumpling on Willow Lawn Drive in Richmond brings a refreshing, modern take to classic Chinese flavors. The restaurant’s focus is on authentic taste inspired by the bustling streets of Shanghai, paired with contemporary creativity and a touch of imagination that makes each visit feel a little more special.

The menu experience is built around satisfying comfort and bold flavor, with standout dumplings at the center of the concept. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing something to-go, Ugly Dumpling makes it easy to enjoy great food without sacrificing quality.

Overall, Ugly Dumpling feels like a go-to spot for anyone craving flavorful Chinese cuisine in a welcoming settingβ€”perfect for casual meals, shared plates, and memorable bites that keep you coming back.

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