JIA - the taste of home in Dortmund

The food was ridiculously good. A real feast. There were five of us and we had everything. It was fantastic. Plus, a fantastic craft beer selection. Love it.

Omg, so delicious! Especially the dumplings. The meat juice (careful, it's extremely hot) 🥵 is so incredibly delicious. Discovered it by chance—will definitely visit again next time 🤤🥟 The whole thing cost €42.

The food is so good that I go there again and again, take many friends there, and my friends have been there again and again. There's a large beer selection and very tasty non-alcoholic drinks. You should definitely reserve a table, because the restaurant is usually full to capacity.

Today we were guests at JIA Dortmund – and what can I say? A real experience! 🙌👌 The owner is from Mongolia, her husband is from Berlin, and together they have created an Asian restaurant that not only fills you up, but also makes you happy. ❤️❤️ A sign of hospitality right from the start: cucumbers in vinegar and garlic, homemade and served free of charge. Crisp, fresh, perfect to awaken the palate. 😋 Then came the official starter: dumplings – one with spicy beef, one with aromatic vegetables. Juicy filled, hand-formed, simply delicious – we had the fried version, a dream!!!! 😋😋 The highlight: homemade noodles, freshly pulled in the kitchen, served with a special, savory sauce and tender chicken. You can taste every single minute of craftsmanship and passion – bite, flavor, aroma: everything on point. 🙌 And right in the middle of it all: Alex, the owner – an incredibly personable host who puts his heart and soul into his work and makes every meal a personal experience. 🔥 In short: We don't just cook here – we create here! Let's go! 💯❤️

One of the best places in Dortmund! Super-delicious dumplings and fresh, hand-pulled noodles – plus plenty of craft beer. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Everything is fresh, top quality, and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.

Actually, you shouldn't rate this place so highly, otherwise even more people will come there :-D Seriously, a VERY good and special little restaurant! Super delicious and somehow "different"! Nice

First time there, the noodles with peanut sauce and chicken were amazing. Then I shared a portion of dumplings, which was also amazing. I was also pleased with the drinks management. Customers can go to the fridge and help themselves to something, which is ideal if you always order a Coke but notice that there's also a Schwipp Schwapp in there. They explained to us how to consume the food and what we can do to experience the taste and authenticity. It actually deserves a 5.0 rating, not a 4.9 out of 860 reviews.

Super delicious food, and even though it was on the holy path, it was really quiet. A great place for anyone who likes delicious food!

It's such a shame they no longer serve hand-pulled noodles. It was an absolute culinary, visual, and atmospheric treat, and a unique selling point for the Ruhr region (at least for the part I know!). But the dumplings are also incredibly good, and they make up for it!

By far the best place in terms of taste and quality. I drive from Bremen to Dortmund every year to eat here.

Great combination of northern Chinese food ( noodles), with an eclectic choice of beers, one can select oneself from the fridge.

The food is great and the owner is such a nice man too. They surprised us with a free dish on my girlfriend's birthday and it was really a nice gesture.

Regular! Simply delicious and very friendly!

Very tasty food and a good selection of vegan dishes.

Without much ado... The name, the menu, and the finished products speak for themselves! 10 out of 10 and I'd go back anytime. An absolute insider tip.

Something truly special. I've never had a comparable taste experience before. Simply a completely different way of preparing food and with different flavors. The service is excellent. I was very impressed. The location takes a bit of getting used to, but it's easily accessible. People, give it a try. You don't find it that often.

It was probably a homemade dumpling, and it tasted okay — but not as fantastic as I had read in the reviews. Maybe my expectations were too high. It's definitely better than most places that serve frozen dumplings, though. The server wasn’t very helpful; he walked away before I could even finish my sentence. The menu looks varied, with dumplings made from beef, pork, or lamb, but honestly, they all tasted pretty similar. Sorry, but I expected more than this 😭 drinks are expensive.

The best shop in all of Dortmund! I absolutely recommend it. 👍🏼❤️

Just a few weeks ago, I would have given it 5 stars, or even more if possible. The hand-pulled noodles and dumplings were an absolute culinary highlight. Recently, there's new kitchen staff, and the food has deteriorated considerably. Hard pieces in the jiaozi (perhaps raw carrot pieces?) and the hand-pulled noodles are no longer available. Instead, there are homemade tagliatelle noodles from a pasta machine that any Italian could make just as well. In the past, we've always left the shop happy and satisfied. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed recently.

We used to come here regularly—every two weeks—mainly for the super delicious hand-pulled noodles. Unfortunately, they're no longer available, and the current noodles simply don't taste as good as the old ones. We politely informed the owner, but unfortunately, his response was rather evasive and not particularly friendly. Fortunately, the dumplings are still as good as ever. But overall, we'll probably come much less often in the future. It's a shame, because we really enjoyed this place for a long time.

I went there for the first time on Wednesday. My girlfriend goes there regularly and said it's worth it. I can only confirm that. You should make a reservation in advance. The food is really delicious; I had the noodles with peanut sauce and chicken. The chef personally came over and gave me the tip to mix everything well. The service is very good and attentive. Of course, they had the cucumbers and dumplings. Everything was fresh and very tasty. The drink selection is also very good. I'll definitely be back 🙂

Super delicious and very friendly staff.

The food is excellent. The homemade dumplings are delicious. The drink selection is excellent. It's hard to get a seat without a reservation. It's definitely worth a visit.

We ordered a few items from the menu, and every single one was a highlight! The staff were very friendly and kept everything under control despite the busy store. The prices were also absolutely fair – I highly recommend them!

Burned my mouth, it was so delicious, service was great

Enjoyed a wonderful meal with friends. The dumplings and duck with pancakes were fantastic! The service was super friendly and entertaining! The seating is a bit cramped, but that's part of the charm of the place. We'd love to come back!

We went to Jia on a recommendation. The food is prepared with love, and the food was incredibly delicious. The service was very friendly. We'll definitely be back. Thank you for the delicious afternoon. :-)

Absolutely authentic and delicious experience! The noodles were perfect, but the spicy flavor could have been spicier :)

POSTSCRIPT: Having bad reviews deleted doesn't paint a good picture of the restaurant. (I had to provide proof.) Price-performance ratio rather poor. - Taste only okay. - The portions of the pasta dishes were much too small for the prices. (Yes, you can reorder pasta, but without sauce it just doesn't taste good. It's better to offer appropriate portions right away.) - Service only okay. - Parking is difficult. The ambiance definitely doesn't look like a restaurant, more like a snack bar or bar. By the way, they didn't even ask us if we enjoyed the food. The way the owner treats customers is completely unacceptable.

Thank you for the delicious (and almost not spicy 😉) food

The food is really good! We have been here a few times already and we will most certainly return.

We love the food at this restaurant! It is so tastyyyyy. You can tell it is made with love and care. After the first time we visited, I think we went back two times right away and will be there soon again. The service is really good because the place is ran by his owner, wife and daughter. So they care. 😊

JIA – The Taste of Home lives up to its name. Every bite tastes like a loving hug – authentic, fresh, and prepared with incredible love. The flavors are perfectly balanced, the quality is top-notch, and the service is warm. I've rarely eaten such delicious food – a true highlight! If you're looking for authentic, homemade food that warms the body and soul, this is the place to be. 100% recommended – I'll definitely be back!

Where do I begin? Good service, great location. But the best part is the food!! Where can I see how the noodles are made from scratch? Exactly, here at JIA! The concept is absolutely perfect. The noodles are delicious. The dumplings are also excellent. Please keep it up.

Rarely eaten so well! Everything was freshly prepared, even the pasta in front of us. An absolute taste explosion!

Highly recommended and everyone is very friendly. A nice break (especially at the bar)

Very unusual food with interesting drinks. I think the owner also serves and everyone is very nice and attentive. Definitely recommended going down again for some delicious food!

The dumplings are really first class and my absolute favorite dish, I have never found such a delicious vegan alternative anywhere! We are always happy to accept the short journey just for this reason. But the ambience, the great employees and the live production of the noodles are a highlight in themselves! A heartfelt recommendation!

Very good dumplings, amazing Service!

Tolles Geschmackserlebnis, super freundliche Bedienung, grosse Bierauswahl. Sehr empfehlenswert. Kommen sehr gerne wieder.

You should try it if you like authentic Asian cuisine. Certainly not my last visit, also for takeaway!

Would like to give 6 stars for service and food. Extremely tasty and extremely friendly service. Been there twice now, would love to come back any time.

Price performance ratio is not right. The food could be more refined. The homemade noodles were delicious.

We were there as a group of 7 and mostly ordered dumplings. The vegetarian dumplings were also very tasty and the peanut noodles are also highly recommended. The shop is rather small. So it's worth reserving a table. You get drinks from a refrigerator. The selection is good. We will come back.

We were there for the first time and we can absolutely recommend it! The food was at the table quickly and the service was very friendly! Gladly again!!!

Asian cuisine at its best! Absolute recommendation for anyone from the Dortmund area who likes Asian cuisine.

What a great shop! The noodles were a poem, the Jiaozi were super delicious and the beer was great too. That was really fun!!!

The food is incredibly tasty and the service is super nice. Absolutely clear recommendation! We ordered all over the menu and everything was absolutely delicious 😍

After a year and a half, we finally visited the Jia in Dortmund again yesterday – and what can we say? We were completely thrilled! The quality of the dumplings has impressed us in the past, but this time our expectations were exceeded. This small but excellently organized restaurant manages to combine traditional Asian cuisine with the latest technology and a unique warmth. What makes Jia special is not only the fantastic food, but also the hospitality of the manager and his wife. They welcome every guest with such a warm and authentic warmth that you immediately feel at home. There's nothing fake here - you can just tell that this restaurant is run with passion and love. The way the entire team works is also impressive. Everyone has their job, every move is perfect, and everything is structured and organized. But despite the professionalism, it doesn't seem hectic - on the contrary: you can see that the employees enjoy their work. This enthusiasm is transferred directly to the guests and, above all, to the food. An absolute highlight at Jia is the in-house noodle production. Here the pasta is actually made entirely by hand - without machines! The chef knows his craft like no other: with impressive precision and technique, he shapes the noodles by hand, pulling and turning them until they reach their perfect consistency. This is true culinary art that you rarely find anymore! And then the dumplings – without a doubt the best in Dortmund and probably in the entire district! Perfectly shaped, wafer-thin dough, juicy filled and with an incredible depth of flavor. Whether steamed, fried or in soup – every single dumpling is a delight. Here you can taste the high quality of the ingredients and the centuries-old Asian tradition combined with modern perfection. In addition to the great food, Jia also offers an impressive selection of exotic beers. The concept is very simple: you can easily take your beer out of the fridge yourself and you will be billed at the end. A relaxed, trusting atmosphere that makes the experience even more pleasant. Jia is no ordinary restaurant - it's a place where you can taste the attention to detail in every dish. From the warm hospitality to the handmade noodles to the incomparable dumplings - everything is just right here. I wish the managing director, his wife and the entire team continued success and hope that they will continue to offer this wonderful culinary experience for many years to come. The Jia is an absolute insider tip that everyone has to experience once. We have found our new regular restaurant – and will recommend it to everyone!

Extremely tasty, great service and great selection of craft beer 🙌🏻

Very cozy atmosphere, great service and fantastic food! Lots of veggie/vegan options

Oh, I love it! Whether at a table, at the bar, or outside—without a reservation, you have to be lucky, but we've always been! Great, fresh food, and the dumplings are a must and super delicious, like everything here. Whenever we're in Dortmund, this is always the right choice on a whim.

Very nice service. Fresh food, noodles are prepared in front of us. Sat at the bar, was very pleasant. Dumplings very tasty, chilli oil at the table is perfectly spicy and not too spicy. Vegan noodles (Zhajiang noodles) also good. Would come again. The price isn't that low, but you can afford it every now and then :-)

Since I ate here for the first time, I can't get your pasta out of my head.😍😋 I can only recommend it!

We were in the small restaurant for the first time. There are a few tables and seats at the counter - as already described here, we were not introduced to the concept. We had to get the menu on our cell phone using a QR code, which wasn't nice for us as everything was quite small and confusing. After we ordered, the food was prepared, which you can see at the counter. The dumplings were frozen and the noodles were freshly pulled. Unfortunately, the noodles had different diameters (handmade), which meant that some were soft and some were "hard" on the plate. Apart from that, we liked the dishes we ordered.

Das Essen ist super authentisch und qualitativ hervorragend. Die Nudeln werden im Restaurant in der offenen Küche selbstgemacht. Klare Empfehlung.

Sensational cuisine. The service was a 10 out of 10! A shop that you will definitely visit more often.

Very nice little restaurant, very nice service and super delicious food. Reservation recommended. The dumplings in particular were delicious;

By chance I found the top rated restaurants on Google, went straight there and asked to go to the bar. You were pointed out the QR code and left sitting there without any communication. Confused by the small menu, helplessly asked if you could get rice or noodles with the duck, it was pointed out that they didn't have anything like "fried rice" in a demeaning gesture. Went out again straight away. I can't say anything about the food.

I ended up in the JIA purely by chance, shortly before 5 p.m. I and others were standing outside the door. I didn't have a reservation, but it's better to get one there. But lucky. The nice person offered me a seat at the counter and I was allowed to order. I had one of the best noodle soups I've ever eaten. The noodles are freshly prepared in front of you, the dough is rolled and kneaded and shaped into many different shapes that you can choose yourself. Unfortunately, I was so warm because I had just been under the tanning bed and so I had to pull my cap further over my face with each delicious spoonful. This made me very uncomfortable with the staff because I couldn't express my full enthusiasm. In any case, I thought it was a shame on my part. I can highly recommend this delicious restaurant. Thank you for the great dish, next time I'll take more time.

We were JIA for the first time. We were greeted very friendly and the concept and processes were explained to us. The employees were helpful and attentive. The food was very tasty. We were particularly impressed by the dumplings and noodles. The sauce for the duck was great. The duck itself could have been a little crispier for our taste, but was well seasoned. Overall, we were impressed by the food, the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff and will definitely come back.

Ich war mit Freunden in diesem Lokal und wurden zunächst nett empfangen. Das Ambiente ist angenehm und man fühlte sich gut aufgehoben. Das Hauptproblem liegt aber an den Portionen der Gerichte und die Gyoza waren mehr als unterdurchschnittlich. Wir waren bei den Preisen sehr verwundert, dass wir bei den Hauptgerichten von 15€ gefühlt das Volumen einer Vorspeise bekommen haben. Es ist schade, dass man darüber den Gewinn vergrößern will, obwohl Udon Nudeln jetzt nicht die Welt kosten. Die Gerichte waren lecker, aber ich bezahle keine 15€ mehr für abzählbare Nudeln.

The food was simply fantastic and the service was lovely! We would love to come back and thank you for the almost friendly interaction with each other <3

Alex and his team are exceptionally nice hosts! You feel like you're with friends, even if it's your first time there. In addition to the standard drinks, there is a unique craft beer selection and also delicious spritzers and iced tea. The dishes are all prepared with a lot of love and a lot of taste. No matter whether bao, dumplins, noodles or duck, everything is delicious without exception! We come back regularly!

Top Asian Dortmund. Everything was freshly prepared in front of us, we sat at the bar directly in front of the experienced chef. Simply a pleasure.

A wonderful restaurant. Authentic and delicious cuisine cooked with passion. And a fantastic beer selection. The service is extremely competent when it comes to food and drinks. The atmosphere is warm and hospitable. You won't find authentic dumplings and Asian noodles anywhere near this good within many, many kilometers. Combined with the outstanding beer, this is probably even unique. Love!

Waren zum ersten und leider zum letzten Mal dort. Dumplings/Baozi hatten nicht so viel Füllung wir in anderen Restaurants. Die Nudelsuppe bzw. die Nudeln schmeckten u.E. wie Teigschnüre in Maggi-Suppe, haben auch da schon deutlich bessere gegessen. Alles in allem leider nicht zufriedenstellend. Ansonsten: Location ist vom Stadtkern gut erreichbar, Einrichtung auch in Ordnung.

Nice, small shop. Friendly and open-minded owners/staff. If you like dumplings, homemade fresh pasta and craft beer, this is the place for you. There are tables and seats at the counter.

Essen sehr lecker, Personal super freundlich, getränke und gemütliche Atmosphäre runden den Aufenthalt ab. Reservieren zu empfehlen

Absolutely fantastic place, quick, amazing food, homemade food, everything including noodles and dumplings are made from scratch. We had two appetisers and two noodles, very honest prices

Delicious food and drinks are served with a smile. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in Dortmund. I personally loved the crispy duck with pancakes.

Authentic Chinese cuisine with a great craft beer menu

Narrow menu, but freshly prepared and extremely tasty! Very good cuisine, both for starters and main courses. Highly recommended

Great ambience, nice staff and very good food, would come again and again

Courteous staff, familiar atmosphere and super delicious food, not the first time here and definitely not the last!!! Highly recommended and absolutely justified that JIA the taste of home is one of the top addresses in Dortmund.

Were at the JIA for the first time and were asked immediately upon entry whether we could help. After we chose the spot, we were briefed on the JIA rules. Drinks are available in various refrigerators where you can help yourself, the menu is available via QR code. Above the open kitchen you can see various dishes on two screens and you get an overview of what they look like. All dishes are made fresh and can be seen by the guest; for the duck, the waiting time of 20 minutes was also pointed out directly. All in all a great concept with top quality drinks and food, we'll be happy to come back.

Mega, mega, mega! We were here with my old man (four of us) who was skeptical at first because he always associates a Chinese restaurant with a buffet. But the personal atmosphere, watching noodles being made and the incredible quality of the noodles changed my father's mind! The various dumplings were really great, the soup with chili oil takes your shoes off (in a good way). The beers are very well selected, really good and go excellently with the pasta. My wife had the duck, very very tasty! My peanut noodles with chicken were amazing, completely different taste worlds. All in all, an absolute asset to the gastronomy scene in Dortmund. This Chinese restaurant stands out pleasantly from the other "ordinary" buffet restaurants in Dortmund. It now explains why it is so difficult to get a table here. You definitely have to book a table here in advance!

We were able to spontaneously reserve a table and ended up going home happy. Such delicious, fresh food and excellent service. We'll definitely be back. Thank you for the lovely evening with you.

Just wow 🤩. Never eaten better.

We come here regularly It's just fantastic The best dumplings and the best noodle soup 😍we love it here

Great vegan options! We'd love to come back

The food is extremely good :) Excellent service! If you have the opportunity to eat here, you shouldn't miss it! Very authentic and great atmosphere :) we love coming back again and again! Thank you for the wonderful time that we get to spend with you again and again :)

Dumplings and craft beer! People lemme tell you, I am in culinary heaven!

Very nice service, delicious food, also quite inexpensive! We will come back!

Went there for a birthday to have vegan options. Been going frequently ever since. Friendly staff, really tasty food including great vegan meals of which many are freshly made at the bar where you can watch the process. Definitely a favorite!

The JIA in the Kaiserstraße district is a small Chinese restaurant that specializes in dumplings. We tried different dumplings, fried and steamed. The dumplings tasted good, but not a revelation. We expected more here. The service is very nice. The seating, mainly high chairs, is not that comfortable.

The tastiest food in Dortmund. Dumplings in chili soup are my absolute favorite. Come regularly.

Super tasty and very friendly staff

The food there is top. I can especially recommend the noodles to everyone. I have to say that I had a little trouble eating these because of my poor chopstick skills, but then you can order a fork. The service is also very nice. Top shop.

A really special shop for Asian cuisine. There is no sushi here, just handmade noodle and soup dishes. The dumplings were also highly recommended. These dishes are also available in vegetarian versions and, if you want, with vegetarian mince, for example. The staff is very friendly and happy to give advice if you wish. Also worth highlighting is the large selection of craft beers. It's self service for the drinks. In summary, a shop that I can highly recommend. We'd love to come back.

Small, manageable restaurant, which is a plus and is by no means meant as a negative thing. Very inviting and nice atmosphere, the service is very friendly and the food is also very tasty. We would rather go to a smaller, fine restaurant to eat well than to mass-produce food. We enjoyed the glass noodles with enoki the most, followed by the dumplings with pork and cabbage.

Very clear restaurant, which at first (in terms of size) is somewhat reminiscent of a fast food restaurant. Luckily the first impression (fast food) is completely wrong! Here, guests experience outstanding Asian cuisine and extremely friendly, unobtrusive service. I was completely blown away by the unexpectedly large selection of craft beers and the unusually good advice. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!!! Our absolutely positive impression has been confirmed again!!! There is incredibly tasty food and a very charming atmosphere here 😋🥰

A fantastic and good restaurant for years. I love being here, the service is great and the quality and hospitality are incredibly good.

Best (vegan) food, very good selection of craft beer, super friendly staff and great service. We'd love to come back

Very tasty, freshly made and, as far as I can tell, authentic food. The people who work there are very nice. They don't actually need a review, just look at how crowded it is and how long in advance it's booked. Terrific! In any case, I have a new favorite restaurant in Dortmund.

Chinese traditional noodles, dim sum, kraft beer, everything was super delicious, thanks for the great service!

JIA is a real enrichment for Dortmund's restaurant landscape - the hosts are super friendly and relaxed. The hand-pulled ribbon noodles are a real highlight on the menu and are complemented by all kinds of steamed and fried dumplings and baozis. We now come regularly with the whole family!

I arrived at this highly-rated restaurant around 6:30 PM today, eager to try their soup noodles. When I got there, all the tables were occupied, and only the bar seats were available. I told the owner, "I am alone," and she pointed to a spot next to a man at the bar and said, "You can sit with this handsome guy." This made me feel a bit awkward. The man noticed my awkwardness and kindly made some more space for me. I sat down at the empty spot. During my meal, several customers finished and left, freeing up some tables. I asked the owner if I could move to one of these empty table, but she curtly replied, "No! The table are already reserved." I noticed that all the tables had "Reserved" tags on them, so it seems that single diners can only sit at the bar. The bar seating design is very uncomfortable for eating, and one of the customers next to me even stood while eating and left quickly. Since the seating was very cramped, I moved slightly after the customer next to me left and found that the counter was very dirty. No one came to clean it before serving my food. Seeing how busy the place was, I didn't say anything. I ordered the beef soup noodles, which were indeed delicious, but there was very little broth. After a few sips, the noodles absorbed most of it. I asked the owner for some additional broth, but she only added some soy sauce broth, which was disappointing. When it came time to pay, I waited for a long time at the bar while the servers, who kept saying they were too busy, passed by me. There were only two servers in the restaurant, which was not enough to handle the crowd. Finally, the owner noticed I had been waiting for a long time and came over to take my payment. Overall, the food at this restaurant is quite good, but the service and environment need improvement. I hope the owners will pay more attention to the customer experience, particularly in terms of service quality and cleanliness.

Fun shop, food was great. Authentic overall package

Amazing dumplings, and baos! Super affordable and great service! Super impressed and had a lovely time! they can offer a mixed platter of dumplings or baos, so just ask for it to try a bit of everything! Really juicy ones!