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Rush In Dumplings

Restaurant Meal takeaway Dumpling restaurant Eastern european restaurant

One of the Top rated Meal takeaways in Olympia


Address

205 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98502, United States

Website

rushindumplings.com

Contact

+1 360-943-1434

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (692 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: dumplings (36) good (13) time (8) service (8) delicious (8) beef (7) flavor (7) potato (7) bowl (7) order (6)
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  • 1/5 Tony C. 2 years ago on Google
    My original 5 star review is below, but I've updated it since I've learned a bit about the owner. She makes her employees work a 12 hour day with no one to spell them for 10 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch. Then, when 1 of them requests time off for a family matter, she fires them with no notice whatsoever. The owner is ridiculous. She's a horrible boss. I will never go here again. She doesn't know how to treat people. ------------------This place is awesome. The food was great and the service was excellent. I took my boss here for lunch today. He's never had Russian food before. He didn't know what to order and just asked the staff to make him something good. We all followed suit. She served all of us the 12 piece loaded beef dumplings. Wow, this place rocks. She served us our meals with a smile and we all felt like we were being treated with love. The server was also the cook and the buss boy. It's a 1 person show in there and she handled it like a champ. She spoke Russian too and way better than me. She sounds like it's her native language. We will definitely be going back.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely lovely... I'm glad they made it through covid! Fantastic Russian pierogis and soup! Loved the cozy decor and friendly staff.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jamie J. 2 years ago on Google
    The food showed up hot and looked gorgeous, but everything was inexplicably bland. For such an array of spices, meats, and cheeses, I'm not sure why I didn't get much flavor. Disappointing
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle T. 7 months ago on Google
    What a fantastic, homey restaurant! The staff makes you feel welcome, the menu has so many options and customizations, and everything is prepared fresh per order! I absolutely loved the atmosphere here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John R. 5 months ago on Google
    The cook was slaying dumplings like a samurai warrior! Also doing cash and running food! I had the beef n pork dumplings classic style. Tasty and pretty good value for your money. If I was here longer, I’d try all the different kinds.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Noel P. 1 year ago on Google
    Not a fan of slamming entrepreneurs, because I am one at heart also, but there is a time to be honest about your service and product. I am almost certain that this food is "grocery store" bought quality, the taste was not phenomenal. You are going to pay approximately $1 per tiny dumpling. I could go to COST-CO and purchase a family sized bag for $12 which would feed a family of 4 for two days. You can't just smother it in cream cheese and curry and sell it at a 500% markup. I get it, establishments have to keep the lights on, but if the customer has no "perceived value" in the product or service, then it is doomed to fail. Please give customers value for the price, the tiny portions to extend your profit is not fooling anybody. In addition, if you are not passionate about your work, it may be a good Idea to consider a soft "exit" from the market. There is no shame in it. There was not much warmth in the service that we were hoping for to improve the customer experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Eboni B. 1 year ago on Google
    I would consider myself a dumpling connoisseur. I like dumplings from all cuisines, and all cultures, with all sorts of toppings. What I do not like are frozen, bland, greasy dumplings. Sadly, these (loaded dumplings) were exactly what I do not like. What you see pictured is what was tossed out. My concern is the nugget of *meat* on the inside. That was absolutely disgusting. I was left highly disappointed and hungry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriel Forrey (. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here for the happy hour and was not disappointed. We had a beer and dozen dumplings. The beer was Alaskan Amber, so they don’t skimp on the promo. The dumplings we had were the Buffalo and Classic. They were both delicious with tons of flavor. The dumpling dough is thicker than other dumplings, but that wasn’t an issue. The sauces/broths were amazing, but we wish there was more bread served to soak it up! Overall, this is a great stop in downtown Oly that deserves your business. The gentleman who took our order was super nice and very attentive. He was the cook, cashier, and I’m sure everything else. Kudos to him!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annemarie B. 9 months ago on Google
    We went for the first time today and were very pleased with the dumplings. The borscht was delicious and reminded me of my grandmother's. The desert was yummy!

  • 5/5 L A. 2 years ago on Google
    It was my first time trying dumplings, and WOW! These were so delicious! I had the Alaskan dumplings, and it was a light and hearty meal. You should try it! The service was fantastic, too. I will be back.

  • 5/5 Cassandra B. 4 months ago on Google
    Stopped in for a quick bite while in Olympia. Lots to choose from on the menu, so we all tried something different (Buffalo, loaded, and classic). Everything was delicious, and we can't wait to come back to try some other things on their menu. They also have frozen dumplings, which we'll be sure to pick up as well.

  • 5/5 Rebecca H. 4 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious! My favorite were the beef dumplings, followed closely by the potato and cheese. We tried both soup options and both were very good. Dessert was also delicious, not too sweet which we liked. Workers were very kind.

  • 3/5 Jamilah F. 2 years ago on Google
    I tried the Greek style dumplings ( no meat Or feta*) I had the potato and mushroom style. I couldn't really taste any mushroom. I would agree with another review way too much butter. I could see a pool of it in the bottom of the bowl. This was my first time however not sure if I would try again

  • 5/5 Jake A. 4 months ago on Google
    One of the most delightful eating experiences I've had in Olympia. I have been several times, but on my most recent visit (which inspired my review) I got the chicken dumplings and a bowl of borscht, as well as some frozen dumplings to go. Olympia averages around a 15-45 minute wait for food. Rush-in in my experience tends to the shorter side, around 20 minutes. This is very dependent on the amount of customers as most of the prep seems to be the often single employee rushing around the kitchen to dish everything up. What I find outstanding about this wait, however, is that food arrives at your table at the perfect temperature to begin eating. As someone who loves a big first bite of their meal, this is a huge plus for my experience and makes any wait quickly forgotten. The choice of background music is also great. Onto the food: This was my first time eating Borscht and I fell absolutely in love with it. It was so much creamier and filling than I had expected, and they gave me a nice big bowl of it. The beef was so soft I almost believed it was a vegetable (though the rich flavor could only be beef). As for my dumplings, I adore their meat dumplings. The sour cream and caramelized onions combine to create a perfect bite each time, and the onions in particular taste so good that I'd often eat a spoonful of them alone. The reason I was inspired to write this review, however, is that I did something on this visit that I've never done at a restaurant before: I bought a frozen take home item. Their $12 pound of frozen dumplings, particularly the chicken ones, have been on my radar ever since my first visit, but I was nervous that I would be unable to recreate the flavor without caramelizing my own onions and buying sour cream. All these fears have been proven unfounded in a spectacular way. I love making ramen, especially when I can boil dumplings in the broth along with the noodles. When the dumplings I bought for this week's bowls proven incompatible with my broth, I risked a quarter of my Rush-in dumplings in the next bowl. What I have created is now my #1 recipe for a bowl of ramen. The Rush-in dumplings hold up perfectly in a bowl of soup and provide a perfect burst of flavor that complements my chicken/Chinese five spice broth perfectly. This has been a wonderful first experience with buying a premade item from a restaurant and I highly recommend everyone try this.

  • 5/5 Tom C. 1 year ago on Google
    I would move to this city just for the food here. The most mouth watering, soft, full of flavor dumplings I have ever had in my life. The restaurant is a charming (some might say 'quirky' place: I felt like I could be back in the Czech Republic here. I am so glad I ordered the bowl of 18 rather than 12, they are that good. Can't wait to visit Olympia again and make a beeline to this restaurant!!

  • 5/5 Alexandra M. 10 months ago on Google
    This place was great. Super fast service, a straight forward simple menu and good food. We tried a few of their options, but unfortunately didn't have room for dessert. This will definitely be a regular stop when we come up to visit the farmers market.

  • 5/5 Apollo 7. 10 months ago on Google
    Went here for a date night. Cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. And for the food, well, I've not been to Russia. So I can't speak to the authenticity. But I have a new favorite eat. I tried the classic with beef. The wife got the sweet and spicy with potato mushroom filling. Both were amazing. We also tried the borscht and slaw. The borscht was light and flavorful. The slaw was full of different ingredients. Will definitely go again.

  • 4/5 Brian Y. 9 months ago on Google
    Really Good Food!! The classic dumplings with beef are amazing!! 12 isn't enough to fill up on, but 18 doesnt fill you up too much. 12 of the potato and cheese loaded are definitely enough to fill up on and are really tasty. We were served decently quickly. The place is a cool little spot with nice decore. It's a little cramped if you have a large group and it only 1 tiny bathroom. It is pretty hard to get a close parking spot in the evening.

  • 5/5 Willow 9 months ago on Google
    First time having Perogies and I was not disappointes. Definitely try the potato mushroom filling! The girl working was super knowledgeable on the menu and had some good recommendations.

  • 5/5 Valerie P. 1 year ago on Google
    This a cozy restaurant with seating in the loft area. The dumplings and walnut cookies were delicious. My friend who resided in Russia for a few years stated the dumplings tasted just like she remembered. Well worth going. We will go back.

  • 5/5 Bryan E. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent dumplings and service. Looking forward to my next visit

  • 5/5 Brian S. 1 year ago on Google
    Superb dumplings; highly recommend the sweet & spicy pork and chicken. Pierogies were fresh, tasty and quite crisp (really like the dipping sauce). Wonderful place to eat on a cool and rainy evening. Definitely recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Princess L. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm not sure if these are considered Russian or Alaskan dumplings but they were really good, and I'm picky when it comes to food. We tried the potato dumplings and beet salad. The soupy liquid was a bit vinegary and sour but we thought maybe that's how it's supposed to be? I would have liked to try more but the price was good for just one meal per person. We also had the warm apple turnover which was mouth watering. Would have been great with ice cream. I liked the seating up stairs. I has a to go order of fully loaded chicken dumplings which my friend liked. I also tried the Russian cake which was also scrumptious.

  • 5/5 Pothga P. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place! The woman who took our order was AMAZING! So thoughtful and helpful. We went there one night while in level 3 evacuation (fire season). They really made us feel comfortable and the perogies were stellar! Dessert was equally as good. Thank you for being so friendly

  • 5/5 Hannah W. 1 year ago on Google
    We are in Olympia visiting and wanted to try something unique and this fit the bill! The potato and cheese classic dumplings were amazing as well as the Borscht! So much flavor!

  • 4/5 Jeanne W. 1 year ago on Google
    Random afternoon decided to try something different. Little place, almost missed it. The food was new for me but very enjoyable. Dining area is above kitchen so your enveloped in the amazing warm smells of food being prepared while you wait to dine in.

  • 5/5 Douglas H. 1 year ago on Google
    Yes! This is our go to dumpling haven. They have the best dumplings and other delicious foods. Either come in and enjoy the hospitality or order ahead and take some home No matter, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Ericka Hampton At Strawberry B. 1 year ago on Google
    So so good!!! What a cute little surprise this place is with some really flavorful food! Perfect place to grab a lunch that's not overly filling and a burst of deliciousness!! The dumplings are so good and there's such a variety of flavors!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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