Handmade Chinese dumplings are the star at this new University City restaurant

Bao buns, steamed noodles and Chinese dumplings made by hand are on the menu at a new restaurant now open in University City.

Juicy Dumpling marked its grand opening on Sept. 2 at The Boardwalk at University Place on J M Keynes Drive, owner FaHong Zhang told CharlotteFive by email.

The Asian fusion concept centers authentic Chinese comfort food, made fresh daily.

The space, last home to Crafty Crab Seafood, has a large viewing window, offering customers a peek into the kitchen as employees roll out the dough and wrap each dumpling. And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.

“Flour is mixed, rested and rolled on site, and fillings are chopped and seasoned the same day they are served,” the restaurant’s website says. “We choose pork shoulder for its balance of fat, shrimp for its snap, and vegetables from suppliers we can call by name.”

Juicy Dumpling has plenty of options to pick from beyond traditional dumplings. Offerings include edamame, spring rolls, scallion pancakes and other small plates.

On Yelp, recent diners raved about the pork soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), stir-fry green beans and brisket beef noodles (also available spicy, if you like a bit of heat). Other menu highlights include:

Juicy Dumpling is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Juicy Dumpling joins a long list of authentic Chinese and dumpling spots in the Queen City. Other top-rated restaurants include:

Location: 8933 J M Keynes Dr STE1, Charlotte, NC 28262

Cuisine: Chinese dumplings, noodles and more

Instagram: @juicydumpling8933