Linden, NJ · Flagship · 661 W Edgar Rd

Ugly Dumpling Linden, NJ.

The original Ugly Dumpling flagship in Linden, NJ serves all 7 handmade soup dumplings (xiaolongbao), a full ramen menu, dim sum, wok dishes and bubble tea under one roof — with bar seating and tasting menu experiences unavailable anywhere else.

Address: 661 W Edgar Rd, Linden NJ 07036 Phone: (551) 294-3181 Hours: Daily 11:10 AM – 9:50 PM Service: Dine-in · Bar Seating · Takeout · Delivery
Handmade pork soup dumplings at Ugly Dumpling Linden NJ

Linden's Go-To Soup Dumpling Restaurant

Ugly Dumpling Linden at 661 W Edgar Rd is where the brand's flagship vision lives. Every one of the 75+ menu items is available here, from the signature pork xiaolongbao that started it all to the pork & truffle soup dumplings at $15 and the four-ramen lineup at $16 each. Linden diners get the full picture.

The bar counter overlooking the kitchen is Linden's most sought-after seating: watch the dumpling team fold each xiaolongbao by hand, see the ramen broths poured to order, and track every dish from prep to plate. It's the most immersive Ugly Dumpling experience in New Jersey.

Linden is also the only location hosting multi-course tasting menu evenings and private events. If you're planning a special dinner in Linden or a group booking in Union County, call (551) 294-3181 to arrange it. Walk-ins are always welcome during normal hours.

Pork and truffle soup dumplings — Ugly Dumpling Linden NJ menu

Linden Location Details

Address & Contact

661 W Edgar Rd
Linden, NJ 07036
Phone: (551) 294-3181
Email: linden@uglydumpling.us

Hours & Parking

Open: Daily 11:10 AM – 9:50 PM
On-site parking available
NJ Transit accessible
Walk-ins always welcome

Service Options

Dine-in & Bar Seating
Takeout · Delivery
Reservations Accepted
Private Events & Tasting Menus

What to Order at the Linden Location

The Linden flagship carries the full menu. These are the most-ordered dishes by Linden regulars.

Why Linden Is the Flagship

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All 7 Soup Dumpling Flavors

Pork, chicken, pork & crab, pork & truffle, pork-shrimp-spinach, Szechuan pork, and the 5-flavor Sampler. No other NJ location carries the full xiaolongbao lineup.

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Bar Seating & Tasting Menus

Watch the kitchen from bar counter seats. Linden hosts multi-course tasting evenings and private events — experiences exclusive to the flagship location.

Longest Hours in NJ

Open daily 11:10 AM to 9:50 PM — the widest operating window of any Ugly Dumpling in New Jersey. Lunch, dinner, and late evening all covered.

Map & Directions — Linden, NJ

661 W Edgar Rd, Linden NJ 07036

On-site parking · NJ Transit accessible · (551) 294-3181

Located in Union County, easily reachable from Elizabeth, Rahway, and Woodbridge.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ugly Dumpling Linden NJ

What is the address of Ugly Dumpling Linden NJ?
Ugly Dumpling Linden is at 661 W Edgar Rd, Linden NJ 07036. Open daily 11:10 AM to 9:50 PM. Phone: (551) 294-3181.
What soup dumplings does Ugly Dumpling Linden serve?
All 7 varieties: Pork ($12), Chicken ($12), Pork-Shrimp-Spinach ($12), Szechuan Pork ($12), Pork & Crab ($13), Pork & Truffle ($15), and the 5-flavor Ugly Dumpling Sampler ($15). Linden is the only NJ location with all seven flavors.
Does Ugly Dumpling Linden have bar seating?
Yes. Bar counter seating overlooks the open kitchen — the best seats to watch dumplings being folded by hand. The full dining room handles groups and private events.
Is parking available at Ugly Dumpling Linden?
Yes, on-site parking is available at 661 W Edgar Rd. NJ Transit is also accessible for commuters from Elizabeth, Rahway and surrounding Union County towns.
What ramen does Ugly Dumpling Linden serve?
Four ramen bowls at $16 each: UGLY Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Miso Ramen, and Chicken Ramen. Tasting menu evenings may feature special ramen preparations not on the regular menu.

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