Some of the best casual dining Chinese food I have ever had! The soupy pan fried pork buns are a must get. Everything looks and smells great. Look forward to working my way through the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea Amezola
FOOD WAS AMAZING and as a Deaf person, I liked that we just order from the phone using their QR scan. Less miscommunication! A bit pricey but worth it. The portion is big as well
Janelle Hopkins
The food was delicious! The pan fried soup dumplings were juicy with crispy bottoms!
Dan Dai
Ordered house beef noodle, small portion, way too sweet and came with a few tiny pieces of beef floating on top for $16. Don't believe the online menu photos. Dishes are on the expensive side for what you get. Took a long time for 4 ordinary dishes for dinner. The pan fried pork buns are definitely soupy inside and the bottom crunchy, but otherwise not that authentic (I am quite the expert on this). Other dishes are OK but generally not great value. Didn't experience the service much with QR code ordering, feels like average. Would probably not visit again.
B. Li
Solid spot for 生煎包, it's got the proper browned crust that maintains it's crispy texture while you wait for the soup to cool down. Always ideal to pop it open from the top, drop a bit of vinegar and chili inside, and it slowly in a few minutesSoup wise, they seem to lean toward northern tastes, so for typical dishes like 擔擔麵, expect an equal tartness to the spiciness. The spicy beef was pretty standard though, can't go wrong with the classics.
Barnaby Lewis
Great food! Fast service and friendly staff. Not very busy Monday lunch which was perfect. Ordering is seamless via phone
Victoria P.
My mom and I like to come here when we go get our hair done at a nearby salon. Most of what we tried was pretty good.I really liked the soup pan fried pork dumplings due to the contrasting textures of just the bottom being fried. I also enjoyed the snow flake pan fried dumplings. I've also tried the chow mein and chow fun. Between the two, I prefer the chow fun, mostly because I prefer flat noodles. Both were tasty.The one thing I didn't enjoy was the scallion pancakes. The first time I ordered them, they were fine. The second time I ordered them, they were kinda dry despite it being greasy. It didn't taste fresh. The frozen ones at Trader Joe’s were better.I really like that you can order from your phone using their QR code. I tend to go overboard when ordering everything up front, so this method helps me keep pace so l know to stop once I get full.My mom and I have been lucky going before or after the lunch rush because we got seated right away during the times we dined here. But I've seen the lines, so be prepared if you're there for lunch.
Jeanne Trang
i feel like ive seen a lot ads for this spot - in which the food looks bomb! my friends and i did family style and we ended up ordering:Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns [x6] ($12.50)Xiao Long Bao (Pork) [x6] ($11.99)Spicy Beef Noodle Soup ($15.99) - with thick noodlesPork Dan Dan Noddles [Spicy And Numbing] ($14.99) - with thick noodlesid say that these dishes are staple items to try when yall stop by and id say that thick noodles really add to the flavors and just the overall texture of the meal! and the flavors are just soooo fire. when i tried the two noodle dishes i didn't really taste the spiciness but my friend who has a lower tolerance for spice did taste it more - so it might be good to reach out to the staff to see if spiciness can be adjusted!its also a spot in which it's pretty easy to manage as you order by scanning the QR code and pay through the website too. however, the staff members are readily available and super attentive. 10/10 would recommend for yall to check out this spot if yall are in the area!ambiance is pretty casual and sorry the spicy beef noodle and pork dan dan noodles are not pictured as i was too hungry AHAHAH
Tiffany Phu
I've had this place bookmarked for a while and now that I live in the area, I gave them a try and wow this place will be in my regular rotation!I had the meal to go and it was still fresh and warm. The pan fried soup dumpling was unlike others I have tried. Great texture crispy outside and soft inside with perfect amount of meat and soup inside. I also got the spicy beef soup and dunked some of the dumplings in the soup and it was delicious.Inside looked nice and trendy, I'll definitely try dine in next time. Check this out!
Cathy Tang
Ordered the pan fried dumpling, pine nuts with corn stir fry, and husband got fried beef noodle. Pan fried dumpling took the longest but in general everything is served within 20min. The dumpling is fried fresh, but in general the cuisines are on the saltier side for me. Got food poisoning so I assume the pork filling might not be the most fresh.
Group of 9 people and ordered just about half the menu lol. Most of the dishes were comforting with some being better than others. Pretty typical oily stir-fried Chinese dishes but still really good. The XLBs (lol) were tasty but nothing too special. Enough flavor to enjoy but not enough to come back just for dumplings. Overall, a solid place to satisfy your cravings.Food: 6/10Service: 7/10Vibes: 5/10Value: 6/10
James Fong
Food was good overall but the highlight was the soup pan fried pork buns. A must try and very delicious. If we only had one thing to get, that would be it. The restaurant had lots of seating and the staff was very friendly and nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jasper Louie
I drive across the Dumbarton just to get these dumplings for dinner. And if you've ever driven across the Dumbarton in the evening, you would understand what a commitment that is.Not the nicest interior decor, or music, but love their other food as well, like the chili wontons.The star of the show is their namesake dumplings though. They keep good vinegar and soy sauce and chili paste at the table. My recommendation is to bite off the top of the dumpling wrapper, pour a few drops of all the sauces in, then take another bite where you get the crunchy pan fried bottom bit, the juicy broth mixed with sauces, and tender meat, all in one bite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sky High
This has become one of our recent go-tos when craving dumplings. When you order takeout they always have slits cut into the lids of their containers, so the heat can escape. This helps if you're ordering anything that needs to stay crispy. Of all the times we've eaten in, we've never had more than a 5 minute wait and mostly, we're seated right away.The favorites:- chili ravioli - this is a pork and chive dumpling in a chili oil, the spice is nice!- scallion pancake - small in portion size, but crispy and excellent flavor- beef wrap - so good it reminds me of my grandma's- XLB - my partner's favorite- snowflake pan fried dumplings - the crispy edges are perfectionJust ok:- pan-fried buns - good, but not great- corn bread - just no- any greens - what's with the baby portions?- $$ pricingSits in an Asian stripmall with ample parking and a great boba shop just a few doors down. You order through an app, so don't expect much wait service. If we're dining in I'm constantly flagging down a server for drink refills.
Derrick Pang
The food is ok here. The Gan ban green beans and the spicy wontons were probably the star of the meal. The other items like xlb, sjb and beef wrap were all fine. Nothing to write home about. I'd rather go to I Shanghai Delight nearby. Food is much better there. But in a pinch this place doesn't have a line and is acceptable.
Some of the best casual dining Chinese food I have ever had! The soupy pan fried pork buns are a must get. Everything looks and smells great. Look forward to working my way through the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
FOOD WAS AMAZING and as a Deaf person, I liked that we just order from the phone using their QR scan. Less miscommunication! A bit pricey but worth it. The portion is big as well
The food was delicious! The pan fried soup dumplings were juicy with crispy bottoms!
Ordered house beef noodle, small portion, way too sweet and came with a few tiny pieces of beef floating on top for $16. Don't believe the online menu photos. Dishes are on the expensive side for what you get. Took a long time for 4 ordinary dishes for dinner. The pan fried pork buns are definitely soupy inside and the bottom crunchy, but otherwise not that authentic (I am quite the expert on this). Other dishes are OK but generally not great value. Didn't experience the service much with QR code ordering, feels like average. Would probably not visit again.
Solid spot for 生煎包, it's got the proper browned crust that maintains it's crispy texture while you wait for the soup to cool down. Always ideal to pop it open from the top, drop a bit of vinegar and chili inside, and it slowly in a few minutesSoup wise, they seem to lean toward northern tastes, so for typical dishes like 擔擔麵, expect an equal tartness to the spiciness. The spicy beef was pretty standard though, can't go wrong with the classics.
Great food! Fast service and friendly staff. Not very busy Monday lunch which was perfect. Ordering is seamless via phone
My mom and I like to come here when we go get our hair done at a nearby salon. Most of what we tried was pretty good.I really liked the soup pan fried pork dumplings due to the contrasting textures of just the bottom being fried. I also enjoyed the snow flake pan fried dumplings. I've also tried the chow mein and chow fun. Between the two, I prefer the chow fun, mostly because I prefer flat noodles. Both were tasty.The one thing I didn't enjoy was the scallion pancakes. The first time I ordered them, they were fine. The second time I ordered them, they were kinda dry despite it being greasy. It didn't taste fresh. The frozen ones at Trader Joe’s were better.I really like that you can order from your phone using their QR code. I tend to go overboard when ordering everything up front, so this method helps me keep pace so l know to stop once I get full.My mom and I have been lucky going before or after the lunch rush because we got seated right away during the times we dined here. But I've seen the lines, so be prepared if you're there for lunch.
i feel like ive seen a lot ads for this spot - in which the food looks bomb! my friends and i did family style and we ended up ordering:Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns [x6] ($12.50)Xiao Long Bao (Pork) [x6] ($11.99)Spicy Beef Noodle Soup ($15.99) - with thick noodlesPork Dan Dan Noddles [Spicy And Numbing] ($14.99) - with thick noodlesid say that these dishes are staple items to try when yall stop by and id say that thick noodles really add to the flavors and just the overall texture of the meal! and the flavors are just soooo fire. when i tried the two noodle dishes i didn't really taste the spiciness but my friend who has a lower tolerance for spice did taste it more - so it might be good to reach out to the staff to see if spiciness can be adjusted!its also a spot in which it's pretty easy to manage as you order by scanning the QR code and pay through the website too. however, the staff members are readily available and super attentive. 10/10 would recommend for yall to check out this spot if yall are in the area!ambiance is pretty casual and sorry the spicy beef noodle and pork dan dan noodles are not pictured as i was too hungry AHAHAH
I've had this place bookmarked for a while and now that I live in the area, I gave them a try and wow this place will be in my regular rotation!I had the meal to go and it was still fresh and warm. The pan fried soup dumpling was unlike others I have tried. Great texture crispy outside and soft inside with perfect amount of meat and soup inside. I also got the spicy beef soup and dunked some of the dumplings in the soup and it was delicious.Inside looked nice and trendy, I'll definitely try dine in next time. Check this out!
Ordered the pan fried dumpling, pine nuts with corn stir fry, and husband got fried beef noodle. Pan fried dumpling took the longest but in general everything is served within 20min. The dumpling is fried fresh, but in general the cuisines are on the saltier side for me. Got food poisoning so I assume the pork filling might not be the most fresh.
Restaurantji Recommends
Group of 9 people and ordered just about half the menu lol. Most of the dishes were comforting with some being better than others. Pretty typical oily stir-fried Chinese dishes but still really good. The XLBs (lol) were tasty but nothing too special. Enough flavor to enjoy but not enough to come back just for dumplings. Overall, a solid place to satisfy your cravings.Food: 6/10Service: 7/10Vibes: 5/10Value: 6/10
Food was good overall but the highlight was the soup pan fried pork buns. A must try and very delicious. If we only had one thing to get, that would be it. The restaurant had lots of seating and the staff was very friendly and nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I drive across the Dumbarton just to get these dumplings for dinner. And if you've ever driven across the Dumbarton in the evening, you would understand what a commitment that is.Not the nicest interior decor, or music, but love their other food as well, like the chili wontons.The star of the show is their namesake dumplings though. They keep good vinegar and soy sauce and chili paste at the table. My recommendation is to bite off the top of the dumpling wrapper, pour a few drops of all the sauces in, then take another bite where you get the crunchy pan fried bottom bit, the juicy broth mixed with sauces, and tender meat, all in one bite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
This has become one of our recent go-tos when craving dumplings. When you order takeout they always have slits cut into the lids of their containers, so the heat can escape. This helps if you're ordering anything that needs to stay crispy. Of all the times we've eaten in, we've never had more than a 5 minute wait and mostly, we're seated right away.The favorites:- chili ravioli - this is a pork and chive dumpling in a chili oil, the spice is nice!- scallion pancake - small in portion size, but crispy and excellent flavor- beef wrap - so good it reminds me of my grandma's- XLB - my partner's favorite- snowflake pan fried dumplings - the crispy edges are perfectionJust ok:- pan-fried buns - good, but not great- corn bread - just no- any greens - what's with the baby portions?- $$ pricingSits in an Asian stripmall with ample parking and a great boba shop just a few doors down. You order through an app, so don't expect much wait service. If we're dining in I'm constantly flagging down a server for drink refills.
The food is ok here. The Gan ban green beans and the spicy wontons were probably the star of the meal. The other items like xlb, sjb and beef wrap were all fine. Nothing to write home about. I'd rather go to I Shanghai Delight nearby. Food is much better there. But in a pinch this place doesn't have a line and is acceptable.