UGLY DUMPLING.
PRETTY TASTY.
Hand-folded chaos delivered to the streets of Lewiston. No napkins provided for the weak.
LOCAL HEROES
Voted "Best Late Night" by Lewiston's hungriest. We don't do fancy, we do flavor.
Maine Eats 2024
"The most aggressive flavor profile in the Northeast."
OUR
SPECIALTIES
Our menu changes with the weather and our mood. But these three are the pillars of the Ugly empire.
View Full chalkboardPork & Chive
$12The OG. Berkshire pork shoulder, fermented garlic chives, and our signature ginger-bone reduction. Hand-pleated to perfection.
Spicy Veggie
$11Shiitake mushrooms, roasted cabbage, and a heat level that demands a cold drink. Infused with 12-hour chili oil.
Shrimp Har Gow
$14Crystal clear skin, whole tiger shrimp, and bamboo shoots. Delicate technique meets street-side grit.
THE DAILY CATCH
Ask about our secret "Ugly Special" available only to those who follow us on TikTok.
GRITTY BUT
GOURMET
We started The Ugly Dumpling because we were tired of "refined" dining. We wanted the steam, the noise, and the absolute chaos of the Asian night markets brought to the heart of Maine.
Authentic Chaos
We don't over-process. Our dumplings look raw because they are real. Every fold is unique, every bite is a statement of culinary independence.
Lewiston Bound
We're committed to our community. We source 80% of our ingredients from within a 50-mile radius of Canal Street. This is local fuel.
FIND
THE HEAT
The Spot
Canal Street Alleyways
Lewiston, ME 04240
The Hours
- TUE-THU: 4PM - 10PM
- FRI-SAT: 4PM - 2AM
- SUN: 12PM - 6PM
CATERING & CHAOS
Need 500 dumplings for a wedding or a riot? Send us your manifesto and let's start the fire.