I don't want to have to leave this review but now I have no choice. We wanted to get the lunch special and had to drive 30 minutes to get to the restaurant. We called ahead of time to ensure it would be ok since we would arrive after 3pm. We arrived and the 2 front people said they wouldnt give us the lunch menu since we were late. This is such bad customer service. We called ahead to check if it would be ok and they wouldn't honor it. The lady had the audacity to take out some paper to do some math to show me I was late... Like, yeah I know I was late, that's why we called ahead... She went on to say that the chef can't cook a lunch special after 3pm. What is that bs? This not the way to be running a restaurant and turning away customers. read more

We tried 1st Dumpling N Noodle and will definitely be returning! We dropped by on a Saturday around 11 and were seated promptly. The restaurant has a pretty casual vibe and there is a lot of seating! When seated, your table will have a barcode that can be scanned and you can order with your phone, which we really liked! Our server was also very nice and helpful. Our food came out within a few minutes and we tried some noodles in scallion oil, the pan fried beef roll and the sheng jian bao. The flavor of everything was fantastic, but the beef roll was hands down our favorite! We will definitely be coming back. read more

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I wanted to try a place a bit closer to home that had string beans and was able to find this place on Yelp with great reviews. I ordered the stir fried strings beans and pan fried beef rolls. They were both delicious and I would definitely come here again to try other dishes. They didn't have a to go menu and need to remind them to give me utensils since they didn't give me any for some reason. The staff were friendly and helpful. There is tons of parking since it's in a plaza. read more

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Definitely a favorite!!! Very friendly staff! Hard working! Served family style!! Pan friend dumplings... piping hot and flavorful, pan fried beef & onion bao, oh so delicious. Mongolian beef was very tender, hot and flavorful also! Chicken fried rice was good, generous amounts of chicken! Not pictured..... green beans, cucumber salad, steamed pork dumplings!!!! Every was delicious!!! This is a must try! It's next to Chili's right off the 10 freeway! read more

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The best broccoli with garlic I ever had! Cooked to perfection! Mongolian beef was good too.

Stopped here for Lunch one day and soo glad we did. Found our new favorite dumpling spot! From the outside it's questionable but just trust that this place has amazing food!!! we ordered the dumplings , house fried rice and a chicken dish and everything with excellent!! we will definitely be returning. read more

Thumblings has competition! This is comparable to them based on prices, quality and food selection. It is not far from the Montclair mall too. This doesn't have a massive line unlike Thumblings or Din Tai Fung. It's conveniently located off the 10 fwy. The food is delicious and served hot. They have a good lunch special on M--F from 11:30-3:00. read more

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I can't believe I would recommend this place to people. We saw some of the menus on yelp indicating lunch ending at 3:30 and some photos indicating 3pm. Called at 2:50 indicating we would arrive 25 minutes later. Come on in she said. We get there and as soon as we asked to be seated for lunch the lady at the front desk shakes her head and firmly says, "No, too late." As we explain what we're told, she seems to already know what happened. She says the other lady shouldn't have told you that. No apologies, nothing, but treating us like we're a nuisance to her day. Asked to speak to the lady who told us misinformation and she also had the same attitude of exasperation. I hardly ever leave bad reviews, but the unapologetic pompous attitude of these ladies prompts me to write this review with the hope that management will train employees to offer much improved customer service. read more

Whenever I return from a trip I usually crave Asian food and this was such a great find after landing at nearby ONT airport. XLB's rival those of DTF without the hefty price. Pork chop fried rice was also on point. Pan fried pork and cabbage dumplings were similar to those at Thumbling. But for me THE BEST PAN FRIED PORK BUNS were discovered here!!! I just came back from HK and tried Michelin rated Cheung Hing Kee pan fried buns and I can honestly say that these here at 1st Dumpling blow those out of the water, hands down! This will now be my go to place whenever flying through ONT. read more

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Pretty mid food but the service was great. It was busy so my order was slow but the staff was friendly and helpful. I, however, would much rather eat in the SGV if Im looking for Chinese moving forward read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! I've been here multiple times and it never disappoints, everything is sooo so delicioso!! My go-to favorites are the spicy wontons, cucumber salad, and scallion pancake! The staff is always friendly, and the food comes out super fast. Definitely give this spot a shot, you won't regret it! read more

I love it here!! 100x better than Din Tai, we spent $160 for 7 people take out and we made sure we ordered a lot of food. It's so worth it here. We always order for pick up and it hits every time. The employees are so sweet, they deserve all the love. I love coming to restaurants like this, it gives very mom and pop. read more

Excellent food. Excellent customer service. Attentive,responsive, friendly,courteous, polite. It's very chill and the seating was nice. Spacious clean facility. Music playing and baseball game on tv. Overall I enjoyed the experience and the food. read more

SUCH GOOD FOOD! good price & flavor. DEFINITELY coming back. Fast service and delicious food. read more

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This was my fiancé's first dumping experience so it was only fitting going here. We ordered the pork & shrimp xiolongbao, shrimp sui mai, & bbq pork bun. The dumplings were filling and tasty definitely paired with their spicy vinegar and chili oil! The service was great we got a table right away and our server was very kind. My favorite were the xiolongbao and shrimp sui mai. The steamed bbq pork buns were alright it was more sauce heavy than meat filled but we still enjoyed it. We were going to order an entree plate like the big backs we are but thank goodness we didn't, because we were so stuffed. Safe to say, We'll be back to round two! read more

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Food is always freshly made. Service is fast and the restaurant is well lit and always clean tables. We eat there regularly.

Took some out-of-town visitors to eat their and it was my first visit as well. Such a pleasant dining experience excellent service and excellent food. I would highly recommend if you're into dumplings. This is a place to go. read more

Incredible food. Fried rice was like what I ate in Singapore. The dumplings were superb. The chocolate desert dumplings were to die for! We had a huge group and they still got the food out quickly. Highly recommended! read more

We visited on a Friday night at about 8pm. They were busy but not full, and there was no one up front to check us in. There was someone walking back and forth but no one attended to us until we asked to be seated. At which point, they quickly ushered us to an available booth. Same thing happened to a party after us. But once we were seated, service was great: our order was taken and served very quickly. Ordered XLB, pan fried dumplings as well as stir fried string beans and hot and sour soup. The dumplings were ok. Not as hot as I like and the skin was a bit thick, though not unreasonably so. The soup and stir/fry were way too salty. Which was a pity, because I could tell the string beans were fried well, with a good amount of char and crisp without the beans being overcooked. It was just too salty. The ambiance was just a regular eatery. Not bad not fabulous. I think there are far better dumpling/Chinese restaurants in the area. Maybe their noodles are better. As someone who grew up eating Chinese food, I was disappointed. read more

Service was terrible food was absolutely disgusting, can't believe this place is still open

Foods are delicious and authentic, excellent and friendly service. We order crispy pork bun, xiao long nap and sesame balls, very tasty. read more

1st Dumpling N Noodle - Crispy pork bun - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

I would say good but nothing earth shattering. I did like the flavor that was bursting through a couple of varieties of dim sum. I thought it was good but nothing I couldn't get anywhere else. read more

Been here a few times and it has always been delicious. I always look forward to coming back (: read more

1st Dumpling N Noodle - Shi Chuan Eggplant, Chicken Stir Fry Udon, Pork & Shrimp & Chives Dumplings w/ Spicy Sauce, Scallion Pancake, P1.Sheng Jian Bao(6) - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

Driving up, I did not expect such a big location. There were plenty of people already seated and eating. Seems like lots of bigger groups. Service was okay, only 2 servers running around so it was a short wait before my order was taken. I ordered the Dan Dan noodles and the red chili oil pork wontons. The wontons were super tasty but the red chili oil was a bit of a miss. The chili oil lacked flavor overall, not salty, toasty, or spicy. The dan Dan noodles had all the right smells in terms of the sesame and peanut flavors, but it was not spicy at all. Although, I will say that I loved the noodle texture and I would love to give their other noodle and dumpling dishes a try. It's a nice spot to go to that's not extremely far of a drive to Rowland heights, for okay food. Not the best and not the worst. I would come back again. read more

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After a few visits I almost don't want to share this special place because I mostly luv that it's not too crowded.. BUT it's so good and I would luv to see it stay alive and thrive! So in the words of the late Derek Shepherd, "it's a beautiful day to save lives." First off it's a completely hidden gem. Not really gonna catch your eye at first glance. In the corner of the mall parking lot with a few sprinkled restaurants in the mix. Once you order, it does take a hot minute to receive your food but well worth the waited minutes. Everything we've tried has been so good! A stand out among the masses in the area. Xiao long bao, beef roll, Dan Dan noodles, char siu bao, chili oil dumplings, leek pan fried bao, pan fried dumpling, vegetarian bun and oh yes the custard bun! So good! Table sauces to adjust for your taste adding that extra kick and zing. The bamboo steamers are opened at your table to unveil these tasty treasures. We try new things with every visit and we keep coming back for more. Nice space for small or large groups. Booths and tables. Well kept, organized and ready to serve. Staff is friendly and welcoming. This establishment is one to bookmark and fall in love with! read more

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The food was exactly what I wanted. It was so good. Service was really good as well server was very attentive. Went on a Sunday it was very busy but food came out quickly. Ambiance was great! read more

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After trying many dumpling places I'd have to say this one is mine and my husband's favorite. We really enjoy all their food. They're dumplings and chili oil are my favorite that I've tried definitely worth trying. If you haven't yet the portions are very big and decent pricing. The staff is always very nice and accommodating. read more

I have been looking for a dumpling place near me that is good and I'm so glad I finally found one! This place is in a hard to find area, but it is worth it! It also was empty when we went, but I just think people don't know about the potential of this place! They have so many different dumplings and dishes for you to choose from. The service is also great as they were very attentive and brought the food out in an appropriate time. Everything that we chose was tasty and great! read more

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Stopped by on Sunday, 04/21/24 for the first time during lunch. Upon entering, we had to wait for a bit as there was only one employee assisting. We ordered the following: - 1 House Special Fried Rice = $13.99 - 1 House Special Chow Mein = $13.99 - 1 Steamed Custard Buns (4) = $8.99 - 1 Steam Shrimp & Pork Siu Mai (8) = $12.99 SUBTOTAL = $49.96 TAX = $4.50 TOTAL = $54.46 Food was okay but it didn't taste as authentic as we hoped it to be. It was still delicious regardless. In terms of the environment and ambience, this place is huge and clean. More and more customers started coming later on during the day. Cons/Opportunities for Improvement: When I received my receipt to pay, I paid and gave my credit card. After that, I was given another receipt that stated $77.32. I was confused as my receipt stated $54.46. Long story short, one of the employees mix and matched customers' credits cards to different receipts, so I paid someone else receipt (the $77.32 one). I also paid my correct bill (the $54.46 one). The Manager stepped in and fixed the issue - but you can tell he was confused and frustrated. He apologized as well. Overall 3/5 due to that experience (my first time encountering this). Moral of the story: please keep your receipt and ALWAYS check that you were correctly billed for the correct receipt and dishes. read more

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The food was fantastic. The fried rice was possibility the best I've had. Chicken and string beans was also great - flavorful, beans crisp but well-cooked. Dumplings were all quite good as well. Service was fast and friendly. Only minor criticism I can offer is that the temperature of the food could be more consistent. All dishes arrived warm, but some could have been a bit warmer, while another was so hot we had to wait a while to eat it. That aside, I'd definitely come back. Ambience is very casual: typical dumpling house vibes. read more

Finally a place around here that sells Xiao Long Bao. It is in the same plaza as the Montclair Mall. There is plenty of parking and the place is quite big. I wanted to write a review after coming here for Togo and dine in. If you eat here it is pretty clean. The staff is nice and they even think of kids with a kids plate and kids water with plastic utensils. Food One of the things that stood out was how fresh they make the food. Upon ordering the Xiao Long Bao, you can go watch them make it. We tried the BBQ pork which was decent with the honey, and had the vegetable bun. I would say the food is quite good, but it is a little more on the pricier side if you were to order this somewhere else. You would save the trip if you live locally. Would like to try some other dishes and see what else they have. Until next time ! read more

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I LOVEEE this place! They have everything from juicy handmade dumplings to perfectly spiced Dan Dan noodles. The waiters and waitresses are so nice and they are quick on their feet. The bathrooms are so clean and never smell bad. I literally recommend this place to all of my friends because it's a little place and I want them to stay. (By the way, I'm not being paid. I just really love this place) read more

What a great find! We were on our way back home from Palm Springs and wanted to grab some lunch and found this dumpling spot. The xiao long bao was excellent, with lots of juice and a nice gingery flavor. The scallion pancakes were perfectly light and crispy. The sesame balls were so good we orders an extra round to bring home. They are a bit smaller but come with 8. I actually think it is better because there is a nice ratio of red bean to crispy outer layer. The pan fried pork buns and the crispy wings were really good too. 1st dumpling gives our usual go-to in Montery Park a run for their money. This is now at the top of my list as quick lunch stop when we are in the area. read more

It's a convenient place to stop on the way to the desert. It's right off the freeway, loads of parking, and far enough from LA to break up the drive. The food is very good, esp. the shin Jin bao. The service is friendly. read more

I am a repeat customer every time I am in town for work. Love the dim sum and their orange chicken is out of this world good! Great, attentive service and excellent food every time. read more

Amazing food here. The service was great too. Server was nice and the ambiance was nice as well. read more

1st Dumpling N Noodle - Steamed Shu Mai, H1.Beef w.Broccoli, F10.Crystal Shrimp Dumplings(4) and BD3.Pork & Shrimp & Chives Dumplings w.Spicy Sauce(8). - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

This place is my new go to place. They still make food to order and it's amazing. The beef roll is the best. The fried rice is quite good. The dim sum is all I have tried otherwise. So good. It's a must try. read more

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My daughter found this place, so we ate here for dinner last night. She ordered online, so we actually did takeout to eat at home. When we picked up the food, it seemed really clean inside and out of the restaurant. The lady who helped us find our pick-up order was really nice and sweet. For dinner, we ordered pork fried rice as our main course. It was super yummy!!! It was one of the best rice dishes I've ever had! We also ordered a 10 count chicken and corn dumplings. They were super tasty as well! Last but not least, we ordered four custard steam buns. These were delicious! Overall, this was a great first visit! We will be back, and we highly recommend you give them a try!!! read more

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Wanted some comfort food on a cold and rainy day and stopped in for a late lunch on President's Day. They were open, and we didn't have to wait. The first thing we noticed, though, as we walked in was the smell, which gave the impression that they were having some drainage/sewage issues. After we got seated, we soon got adjusted and it didn't bother us for the meal. Thoughts on what we ordered: 1. XLB - 4 stars, pretty good! Not super juicy but nice flavor. 2. Beef dried noodles - 4 stars, pretty tasty, felt like home cooking 3. Custard buns - 5 stars+, Would def order again in a heartbeat. Good ratio of outside dough to the inside custard, plump and moist. My favorite dish. 4. BBQ pork buns - 3 stars, nothing amazing just average 5. Pork and cabbage dumplings steamed (4 stars) and fried (5 stars) - I'm a fan of the fried dumplings. 6. Spicy pork and cabbage dumplings boiled - 2 stars, they had some sweetness to them that just made them a bit peculiar and not spicy as expected...(might've been some hoisin sauce?). It did have cilantro and onions that added some fresh flavor to it. They were a bit short staffed, so service wasn't as frequent, but was very friendly. They could probably benefit from an online ordering system or scan a QR code to place an order direct to your table, as opposed to waiting for a server to come and put into their ipad. Overall, would recommend to folks in the area who want some good home cooking. read more

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It's good, just a slight too sweet for my liking. We of course ordered the pork XLB, the only thing that was 5/5. Juicy meaty with thin skin just like DTF. Chicken stir fry in rice noodles were the next best thing 4/5. Now the worst dishes we had were the salt and pepper pork chop and beef rolls, probably never again. The pork had no taste at all and although the beef roll had cucumbers just how I like them, it was too sweet. For a busy lunch day the service was amazing, you can tell they're working extra hard to make sure the food came out fast and everyone was happy. Overall I would definitely come again. Til next time my fellow yelpers read more

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