Shanghainese Restaurants near Irvine, CA

“Wow. Wow. Wow. This is our new favorite Chinese place BY FAR. The food was so exquisitely prepared & so quickly, and the kind-hearted people at the cashier spot were so thoughtful, we will go here over and over!

We got take-out but the happy faces of the rest of the customers and their delicious looking dishes was clear evidence that this place is fantastic! There was a line when we went to pick up our food, but they seated people quite quickly.

Superb, tasty, fresh & flavorful! Cannot wait to go again!“

“I just had the Kung pao noodle soup. It was so unexpectedly delicious. I love things a little sweet. It has the perfect amount of sweetness, spiciest, vegetables and a fabulous broth. The staff are so friendly, they even offered to add broth so I could take home the remaining of my noodles. I love this place. I’m going to bring, my son here for sure. He loves Asian noodles!“

“We came here because DTF had a 3 hour wait and we really didn't want to wait around. We were pleasantly surprised by the flavor and quality at Paradise Dynasty. Definitely recommend this if you don't want to wait for DTF. Personally, I think it's comparable. The cucumber appetizer was very flavorful and refreshing. The classic pork xlb was on point. Thin wrapper but sturdy enough to be picked up by chopsticks. The tuffle xlb full of truffle flavors. It's a must get if you love truffle in general. The garlic xlb was my second favorite as a garlic lover. The crab xlb was OK, I love seafood but I think it's the soft texture that threw it off a bit. I feel like it needed some texture, maybe from shrimp, to hold it up. We enjoyed the salted egg yolk lava xlb but we agreed it belongs in a bun to truly shine. The rice cake dish was probably our least favorite, a bit underwhelming in flavors.“

“Great food and service. Will visit every time I come to So Cal“

“Mama Lu Dumpling House is an absolute gem for dumpling lovers! The handmade dumplings are always fresh and bursting with flavor, especially the juicy pork and chive and xiao long bao that arrive perfectly steamed and full of delicious broth. The scallion pancakes are crispy and not too greasy, while the noodle dishes bring authentic, comforting flavors that make you feel like you're in the heart of Shanghai. The ambiance is no-frills, but it only adds to the charm, and the staff is attentive and efficient even during busy hours. If you’re craving authentic Chinese dumplings and noodles, Mama Lu is a must-visit!“