Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House
$$ • Chinese, Dim Sum, Noodles Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House
Customers' Favorites
Orange Chicken 橘子鸡
Chicken Dumplings 8 pcs
Chicken Fried Noodles
Fried Noodles 炒面
Juicy Pork Dumplings
Hot and Sour Soup S
Sweet and Sour Soup
Steamed Dumplings
Scallion Pancake
Spring Rolls
Recent Reviews
156 ratings
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The dumplings here are unbelievable. The entire menu is amazing, but the dim sum is not to be believed. So delicious. The staff is so great. It’s the perfect dinner right before show at the Pantages.
Great authentic and tasty Chinese food
Forgot to make reservations around the Pantages but in our lack of planning we luckily found Northern Cafe for dinner before the show. The food was cooked fresh and quick. It was delicious, with excellent service and was reasonably priced for awesome hot dumplings and an expertly spiced savory beef soup. We will be coming back again.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
At Northern Cafe, customers can expect satisfying and flavorful dishes in generous portions. The beef noodle soup is a highlight, with a rich beef broth and plenty of noodles, although some find it slightly salty. The pork dumplings are a must-try, tasting fresh and similar to Xiao long bao, with juicy and meaty fillings. The sour cabbage with beef noodles and chilli oil pork wontons are also popular, offering well-rounded flavors without being too spicy or acidic. Other favorites include the pot stickers with a unique dipping sauce featuring garlic bits and sour plum juice, as well as the fried rice and soup dumplings.
With big servings, it's recommended to manage your order, especially when sharing with a group. The menu boasts bold and unbelievable flavors that are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. The hot and sour soup has been praised as perfection, and the orange chicken is noted for being soft and tender. Service is fast, friendly, and attentive, though the music can be a bit loud. A great alternative for those craving Din Tai Fung-style meals at a fraction of the cost, Northern Cafe delivers American-sized portions with authentic Chinese flavor intensity. Visitors have reported a lovely dining experience and expressed interest in returning to try more menu items.