Germantown just picked up a new go-to for dumplings and hibachi, as Unii Dumpling & Buffet opened its doors this week. The locally owned Chinese restaurant pairs a daily dumpling buffet with made-to-order hibachi plates, combining two hot bars, a mini dumpling bar and hibachi entrees, plus boba tea and other a la carte Chinese favorites. The new spot moves into the Mequon Road storefront that previously housed China Kitchen, as reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Owner Tina Lin opened Unii Dumpling & Buffet in March and is pitching the concept to both weekday lunch crowds and weekend diners, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The paper notes that the restaurant is locally owned and leans on a mix of buffet-style service and hibachi plates.
Menu and buffet setup
Per the restaurant's website, Unii Dumpling & Buffet runs a daily buffet that includes two hot bars and a mini dumpling bar, alongside hibachi entrees such as veggie, chicken, New York steak, shrimp and scallop. The online menu highlights sesame balls, Korean cheese dogs, pepper steak with onion and beef, baby shrimp with cashews and General Tso's chicken, and the restaurant lists boba tea beverages next to its dumplings.
Hours and service
The restaurant's posted hours are 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, with Saturday hours listed as noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 8 p.m., according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Buffet service is scheduled 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 3 p.m. on weekends, according to the restaurant's online listing.
Local appetite for dumplings
Unii's debut comes as local interest in dumpling-focused events and new Asian dining options has been growing, with recent coverage of city dumpling festivals and pop-ups pointing to steady demand. The Milwaukee Business Journal and other local outlets have chronicled the rise of dumpling events and boba marketplaces, suggesting a Germantown location could find a regular following among families and weekend visitors.
