12 Dumplings and Hot Pot

12 Dumplings and Hot Pot in Providence is a standout for those seeking authentic, handmade comfort food in a casual, student-friendly setting near Brown University. The restaurant effectively splits it's identity between a quick-service dumpling shop on the first floor and the second-floor dining area offers both All-You-Can-Eat options, a variety of dumplings options and appetizers, making it accessible for different budgets.

Placed an order over the phone because I like to keep things old school. Was greeted by a lovely man who I gave my order to. Told me it would be done in 15 minutes. I arrived promptly at the restaurant 16 minutes later. And of course, it was done, you’re working with some serious professionals here. Told the staff it was my first time eating here. The art of conversation isn’t dead while I’m still breathing. They were pretty excited for me. Hopped back into the car. Got home. Snapped this photo but not before grabbing an icy cold Dr. Pepper from the fridge. It was great. Just what I needed on a rainy autumnal day like today. Do yourself a favor and give them a call and order.

We got there half an hour after opening time, the place was empty, it was very cold inside, the ordering tablets weren’t charged which meant we had to go up to the counter to make our orders, and they took 15-20 minutes finalizing my orders. We got four orders of dumplings to try them out, we also got two bowls of rice and it took a while for the first dumplings to come out, and all four orders other than one were cold. Then we ate almost all of the dumplings and at the end they bring the rice when we were already almost full. The pork dumplings are good but they need to work on something to keep the food warm when they aren’t at the table yet

Great spot! We got the course set meal and it was perfect for us! I can’t wait to come back. Great hot pot. I really enjoyed how the set meals were set up. It was everything I would have gotten at an all you can eat hot pot but for so much cheaper. Downstairs is a to go spot for dumplings and upstairs has the fun hot pot tables. Nice xiao long bao. Soup dumplings. So glad they kept it open even though it’s slightly different.

The food was fresh, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The night we were there we were the only people seated for hotpot, as the night went on the place filled up. You could tell the 2 servers were getting overwhelmed. The hotpot was good, we had 2 broth and between 4 people shared 2 combo meals and added extra shrimp. We got 3 dumplings, shrimp, chicken (cooked fried,) and beef. All were very good! The scallion pancakes were crunchy and can't with good sauce. There is a fruit/sauce bar.