Yummy Xiaolongbao! The skin is thin, slightly chewy and filled with soup. Come try and you won't be disappointed. read more

1st Dumpling N Noodle - X1. Pork Xiao Long Bao - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

The food was really good and so affordable. Everyone was nice and food came out quickly.

To get right to the point, this place as the best thin skin xiao lung bao outside of DTF...no joke. A definite 5 stars and I can finally say that I've found a place besides DTF that I hold in the same regard...okay, not quite DTF but it's pretty close. Better than places like Jiou Chu, Thumbling, even Seven Grams in OC. Their dumplings are a really good size, good filling, very juicy, and thin skin. So if you like thick skin like Ma Ma Lu's you'll be disappointed. Now, onto the other things: 4 star items: Their beef chow fun is pretty legit. they put quite a bit of beef into it. 3 to 3.5 star items: spicy wonton. It's pretty good, not close to DTF but their wontons are big. Green onion pancake is a little on the limp side for me, but not bad. 2 star item: Their BBQ pork bun...nothing like the ones from the dim sum places. The breading is too thick and dense and there's not enough BBQ pork. 1 star item: salted chicken...way too much breading and hardly any flavor. So, would I go back? Definitely for their XLB and maybe I'll try a few other things. read more

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The best chili oil I ever had. Max, the owner, is so friendly. Love him to death. Food is consistently great. No hesitation just come here. read more

What a hidden gem in Montclair! Located right on the perimeters of the Montclair plaza is an amazing Asian spot that could easily be mistaken for Din Tai Fung. The food looked and tasted just like it! The dumplings were perfectly juicy and flavorful, the noodles were cooked to perfection, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. The service was top-notch, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for the quality of food we received. I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for delicious Asian cuisine. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes! read more

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Whoa, this is a Din Tai Fung alternative that's worth some attention! Montclair, CA might not be the obvious choice for good soup dumplings, but I can confidently say that the XLB here are identical to the ones you might find at legit places in the San Gabriel Valley. Something I've never seen before is spicy vinegar as a condiment at your table. This adds just the right amount of kick while not being too overpowering like chili oil might be. We really enjoyed dipping our soup dumplings in the spicy vinegar! We also ordered the beef rolls, which were delicious. The beef noodle soup was also a winner here. Lastly, we ordered their shrimp and pork soup dumplings, which I guess is their version of DTF's crab and pork dumplings (seafood is seafood, I guess). They stick an entire piece of shrimp in each dumpling, and at only $1 more than the regular pork soup dumplings, I'd say it's a pretty solid option. Because it's further away from the SGV, wait times are minimal. We waited around ten minutes for a table on a Saturday, which is nothing compared to waiting 3-4 hours for a table at Din Tai Fung. You could literally hop in a car from Arcadia, drive to Montclair, eat at this restaurant, and pay for your meal before a table opens up at DTF on a crowded weekend! read more

We got our food pretty quick, good service, friendly staff. Very large restaurant with a lot of seating. It was kind of quiet when we went on a weekday during lunch time but I expect the weekends and dinner to be pretty busy. We got the steamed dumplings or XLB, chashu and a noodle dish which I cannot recall what it was. The dumplings, you do have to be careful as there is hot soup on the inside but it was savory and tasty. I didn't really care for the chashu tbh, wish it was more crispy on the edges and wasn't as sweet. Personally, I like thumbling a little more but I think this place is still pretty good if you're near and want some dumplings and good Chinese food more towards Montclair and Ontario. I do want to come back and give it another try as I think the food could be better at a busier time and maybe more fresh. read more

Great food! Reasonable price! Great customer service! Clean and spacious! Highly recommended! read more

You won't regret coming here! The food, service and quality are all great. We ordered several dishes but the best were the spicy noodles, the orange chicken, the garlic green beans and kung pao chicken. Area is spacious, super clean and if you sit in the west side of the restaurant you can see the cooks as they prepare the food. Great local place for lunch or dinner and prices are very reasonable. read more

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Orange chicken. Green beans. XLB. Affordable. Kid/family friendly. The best part is we don't have to drive out to SGV for Chinese food! Highly recommend if you're in the area looking for some good orange chicken. You can watch them wrap and make your wontons, dumplings, XLBs! And don't forget the homemade chili. Not super hot/spicy, has a nice kick and crunch to it! read more

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Anyone who says this place isn't comparable to DTF or Thumbling does not know what they're talking about! It's giving you only eat Americanized Asian food and don't know what authentic tastes like. The food here is very good. The amount of food offerings their menu has alone is way more than enough to say this place is better than DTF or Thumbling. It's as if DTF, Thumbling, Panda Inn, Sam Woo, and Dim Sum 888 had a child. You know how amazing and rare it is to be able to find a restaurant in this area that actually serves good Asian food? Now I don't have to drive all the way out to the SGV to get a craving satisfied. You get Shumai, Soup Dumplings, Green Onion Pancake, Beef Chow Fun, Cucumber Salad, Wonton Soup, Fried Dumplings (Potstickers), Egg Drop Soup, Spicy Wontons, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Red Bean Buns, and so. much. more. The quality and taste of the food was very good. There was not a single dish we did not enjoy. We can't wait to go back to try more foods. If you care about service in your Yelp reviews, the service here was really good too. All the staff were very nice and our server was extremely attentive and patient with us as we tried to not order everything on the menu. The place is pretty plainly decorated but it's cute and quaint. You're not really here for the decor anyways, you're here to eat -- and eat good! The place is also pretty clean and some of the staff seem to take even extra sanitary precautions, which I admire and appreciate. I also love the booths a lot. The cushions are nice and firm, and the best part is the height of the tables themselves! They're not low, so you can save your back and neck because you don't have to bend over your food as you eat. read more

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Amazing! Everything was amazing. Drinks were tasty, staff was accommodating and the vibes were chill. We got there when they opened so we basically had the spot to ourselves. read more

The scenery was somewhat cute, vibely and lowkey. The service was good, fast and nice, but the I expected the food to be better. Tasted fine, I ordered a spicy noodle which wasn't even spicy. I came for a spicy and delightful meal and what I got did not deliver. read more

Good cucumber appetizer in Chile ..kung Pao chicken actually has spice...fried rice delish green beans delish, dumplings in chile......yuuuuuuum!!!! Me and my mom will be back! read more

Read as 4.5 stars!!! 12/27/23 My siblings visited me at our new abode and didn't have food prepared so we headed out in our fair city of Montclair...ended up here by pure chance. We were headed to Sanamluang but on our way there we saw the sign "dumplings" and my brother quickly turned in to take a stab at this place. It's only a few minutes from the house-awesome! It was around 3 pm on a Wednesday & only a few groups of tables of customers were there dining in. We were immediately seated & since they were famished , they ordered with their eyes & stomachs. We got 2 orders of the pork Xiao Long Baos (XLBs), 2 beef noodle soups (one mild, one regular spice) and a lunch special (pork & cabbage dumplings). Our orders arrived within about 20 minutes. I wanted to catch the staff in making the dumplings (see video). It's always fun seeing how your food is made from their effortless crafting:)). The beef noodle soups arrived first then the XLBs. Definitely worth the wait! Everyone was slurping away happily. One of the staff was passing by & saw us taking a selfie as he offered to take our photo-that was unexpected but appreciated. Soon the place started to pick up. More tables were taken up. All in all it was a really good dining experience & would come back with Hubby another time. I really loved their XLBs. I appreciate that there's a dumpling house near our place. We were informed that they've only been open for about 4 months, I hope they'll be here to stay. read more

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Wanted to try a different Chinese spot than where we go regularly and found this on Yelp. We enjoyed the XLB, they were made well...soupy and the wrap was not too thick. The pan-fried dumplings were good too. We found the fried rice and noodles to be a bit salty. Our favorite was the simple stir-fried broccoli. It was delicious, just the way my mom used to make it. Overall, good service and decent. If we're in the area, we'll go back and try some other items. read more

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OK, so my wife found this place and this place is a local gem. It's kind of hidden in the Montclair mall shopping area, but once you order and get your food you realize they can't hide anything but their location. Their food was amazing we ordered spicy dumplings Steamed buns, cucumbers, house fried rice with pork, and the string beans oh my God. Their food was not only super fast, it was delicious, and we got a table in five minutes or less. They didn't mess around from the time we got in there, they greeted us properly, they got us a table right away, got us some drinks right away, Recommended some items off the menu, and before we knew it food was arriving. We recently went to a large chain dumpling house and waited 2 1/2 hours for a table, and every dumpling there taste the same, You will not find that here. Food was on point, the interior decor was playing but that's OK with me because obviously they put more emphasis in what they serve you to eat which is the whole reason you went there anyway We will be back, their prices are fair, but again great job food was great look forward to our next time read more

1st Dumpling N Noodle - The viewing window where they are making dumpling - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

It was my first time coming here and the vibe was lovely, food looked amazing. However by the end of the night my friend and I got sick. I dealt with stomach cramps, nausea, and shivers. My friend had similar symptoms of cramps, nausea, and constant burping. Who knows what went wrong. We order the chicken & corn + pork and corn wonton, some dumplings, and an appetizer. I hope your experience is better. Just be weary of what you eat I never had a bad feeling eating food like this. read more

The soup dumplings are the best I've ever had--juicy, flavorful, and perfectly made. Definitely worth a visit!

This place is so delicious! Lots of soup in the soup dumplings and the filling was well seasoned. The chili oil here also has a fantastic crunch with it, too! The Shenjian baos were also not greasy with a nice crispy bottom. Will definitely come back if in the area. read more

Fave Chinese restaurant in the area! I've dined in person and order for delivery often. It's a small business and they're super friendly. The food is delicious! Love the flavors - it's quality ingredients and not greasy like other places. We love the orange chicken, beef roll, honey walnut shrimp and black pepper udon. read more

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First time trying this restaurant and it did not disappoint! From the wontons and chowmein to the steamed xiao long Bao and vegetable spring roles everything was amazing! read more

Dumplings yummy deliciousness smoothie also yummy taste good bombasticness service good fast and nice overall me likey

Drove by and I definitely wanted to check it out. I'm seeing more and more of these noodles and dumplings places pop up but most of them have mediocre food. Not this place. I got their beef noodle soup and it was legit. The stewed beef was super tender and flavorful. The spicy wontons and beef roll were just as delicious. I ended up ordering 4 more dishes to take home so I could try them. Will definitely be coming back read more

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Meat dumplings soup is clear and fresh, chicken, string beans and soy sauce are just good, and orange chicken is authentic. The signature Fried Rice and meat dumplings are among the best I have ever tasted. Fast and friendly service, spacious and comfortable seats. My friends and I will be back soon! read more

We came on a Sunday afternoon around 12pm. I had found this restaurant randomly because we were of course hungry and craved some dumplings and other dishes available. The wait wasn't entirely long but rather less than 10 minutes per say. We were assigned to a table that was enough for 3 right after. It was getting crowded after 12 not sure if this was a common situation. However our order arrived quickly and we got to enjoy our meals to the fullest! The ambiance was pretty good was able to make conversations without any problem. Now, as for what we ordered... -Xio Lio Bou /Pork shrimp flavor. It 100% fulfilled my cravings and the 10 pieces were a rather good amount and the size were not too small. I can say that it will fill you up guaranteed. -Beef and broccoli's: the beef was very tender and the sauce was not over powering but just the right amount. -House special fried rice: Every bits of meat and vegi were tender along with the rice of course. This was my first time here and probably won't be my last. I'm interested in trying their other dish's when I get the chance. So overall I would recommend this restaurant to not just other families but also friends. Get ready to get full by the time your done too because that sure happened to me. read more

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First and foremost, I know that some people will compare it to DinTaiFung, and that's understandable, but I honestly believe it's better. The wait times are usually little to none. I think out of the last three visits, the longest was 15 minutes during dinner time? The service is fantastic and they are pretty vigilant about your drinks being low or just asking in general. The food? Genuinely amazing. We had about seven different plates on our most recent visit and we didn't even have the chance to finish everything. The portions are large and prices are reasonable. I believe that all plates considered, our bill was still under $100. We felt satisfied, but without any of the bloat. Ambiance? Nothing fancy, but please don't think that you're going into some janky takeout place. It's clean and although there could be upgrades here and there, nothing to believe that you're entering a bad establishment. 5/5. Absolutely would recommend for anyone interested in some great Chinese food without feeling like you just ate 10 pounds of cooking oil after. read more

What a great first time visit! So glad they are here and we don't have to drive far anymore for dumplings, noodles, etc! Food and service both great! We will be back! read more

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Came today for the first time and loved it! The food was amazing. The only thing I didn't like was the beef soup. My husband did I just didnt like the type of noodles they used kind of reminded me like spaghetti noodles. The service is average. I didn't get any napkins or any refills on water until I asked. There was an older man walking around who was very cheerful. My sister said he was her server before and was great. The restaurant is very spacious and clean. We ordered Pork and shrimp wongtongs 9/10 Spinach steamed buns 9/10 Xiao long bao 10/10 very comparable to din tai fung if not better Beef soup 7/10 (I did not like but husband did) These beef rolls 10/10 read more

1st Dumpling N Noodle - Beef soup, beef wraps, spinach steamed buns - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

No wait time to get seated when we got there. We ordered the cheese wonton appetizer, two Thai teas (love them) Dr Pepper, pork xiao boa, beef noodles, coconut lava ball dessert the bill was about $60 which I thought was great for everything we ordered. Really loved the pork xiao boa. read more

Food here is delicious. Ordered char siu, pork/cabbage dumplings, soup dumplings, and they were very tasty. Would come back again.

Was in the mood for Dim Sum but ended up settling for this place with great reviews. Food - We ordered a few dishes from appetizers, dumplings, and noodles. The food here is delicious, with great portions, flavor, and freshly cooked food. Prices - Great prices on all items. Venue - Place is large, clean, and only thing is a little dated on some areas. Service - Very nice staff and service was great. Overall, the service was great, and the food was delicious. Would recommend it and come back for sure. read more

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Great food and it's quiet. Service is good and not obtrusive. Loved the soup dumplings and egg drop soup.

Delicious food, great service, good ambiance. Make sure you get what's most authentic (egg rolls disappointing). We got the pork XLB and loved it. Good prices too read more

11/04/23 Upon arriving to the restaurant, we had to Check In to their Yelp Check In. We waited about 10 minutes or so. It looks like they were short staff this particular night. However, the food we ordered came in a timely manner and they were really good. read more

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It can get a bit crowded, so it's best not to try to go 6:30 to 9:00 on Fridays or Saturdays. The dumplings are first rate. I've never tried the regular Chinese menu. The service is good. The restaurant is clean. read more

Pretty decent dim sum spot! Highlights were the chicken chow mein, spicy wontons in chili oil, honey walnut shrimp, shrimp dumplings (har gow), and the pork soup dumplings. I would pass on the corn shiu mai, cucumbers, and the garlic string beans. They were just alright, definitely edible but I've personally had better. If I'm ever in the area and craving dim sum I'll definitely be back! Service was great. read more

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We visited here looking for the previous restaurant that was here before but decided to check it out due to the highly rated reviews. Food here is fresh and made in house even including a little window to watch the workers fold the dumplings! The service was super friendly and makes us pretty sure this is family owned which is amazing and more deserving of community support! We got three types of dumplings & custard bao which all were soft and flavor filled. The only little thing we agreed on was that the chili oil / sauces were a little watery and lacking spicyness so we might take out and use our own lol. Overall we'd be back and would definitely recommend! read more

1st Dumpling N Noodle - Chili wonton - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

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Best dumplings very flavorful. The service was excellent. You can watch them cook the dumplings which is cool. The place was very clean.

the food is always delicious here SO SO GOOD. today we tried the cucumber salad, it was the best one i've ever had. smashed cucumber & cilantro tossed in a delicious sauce. after finishing the cucumbers, my husband used the remaining sauce to dip the fried chicken wings in. he said "he's obsessed with it now. it so delicious" read more

1st Dumpling N Noodle - cucumber salad - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California