Dumpling Hour, a new Asian fusion restaurant, recently opened its doors in Baton Rouge.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Dumpling Hour, a new Asian fusion restaurant, recently opened its doors in Baton Rouge.
The restaurant at 7474 Corporate Blvd. opened on Sept. 2, in the space that used to be Serop’s Cafe. Manager Corinna Wang said this is the first Dumpling Hour to open in Baton Rouge and the third to open in South Louisiana.
Their original location opened in 2024 at 3535 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette, and the second restaurant opened last year at 1911 Chemin Metairie Parkway in Youngsville.
Those locations are award-winning, earning Acadiana’s Choice for Best Asian Restaurant (gold) and Acadiana’s Choice for Best Chinese Restaurant (silver) over the last two years.
The menu includes various dumplings, noodles, fried rice, vegetables, and more.
Dumpling Hour-Baton Rouge has various dumplings, fried rice, noodles, and more. (Photo courtesy of Rina Buteaux)
Dumpling Hour-Baton Rouge offers Pork Xiao Long Bao. (Photo courtesy of Rina Buteaux)
Golden Hot and Sour Beef Rice Noodle Soup is available at Dumpling Hour-Baton Rouge. (Photo courtesy of Rina Buteaux)
Dumpling Hour-Baton Rouge has Boba drinks and smoothies. Photo courtesy of Rina Buteaux)
Coconut Curry Chicken Fried Dumplings are available at Dumpling Hour-Baton Rouge on Corporate Boulevard. (Photo courtesy of Rina Buteaux)
Dumpling Hour-Baton Rouge offers Orange Chicken at their Corporate Boulevard location. (Photo courtesy of Rina Buteaux)
Dumpling Hour-Baton Rouge offers Kung Pao Shrimp. (Photo courtesy of Rina Buteaux)
Seating is available inside Dumpling Hour-Baton Rouge. (Photo courtesy of Rina Buteaux)
“A blend of modern, chic date-night vibes and a comfortable, inviting family-dining atmosphere, featuring beautiful Chinese-inspired décor throughout,” Wang described the restaurant.
Wang highlighted these popular items on the menu:
Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings)
Coconut Curry Chicken Fried Dumplings
Various Szechuan dishes like General Tso’s Chicken
Vegetarian options like Wok Tossed String Beans
Specialty drinks such as Brown Boba Milk Tea
Customers can enjoy dine-in or takeout. Pickup orders can be made online. DoorDash delivery service will be added soon, Wang said.
Dumpling Hour-Baton Rouge is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Saturday.
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