We stopped in for their house special dumplings and wonton soup (it's their #2 combo). Restaurant is clean with parking. Staff is ao friendly. The dumplings are large & packed with flavors. They have a sauce bar where u can make your own dipping sauce. The wonton soup came out HOT! Plenty of wonton in a perfect both with cilantro. This is a great restaurant. Staff is friendly, food is delicious and prices are fair. Support small businesses! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Hot wonton soup- definitely recommend! - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is a popular dumpling chain in Taiwan that has been opening locations in So Cal and I'm so happy that there's one in Irvine now. It's in the busy 99 Ranch plaza so parking can be challenging. But they have online ordering so if you time it right, you might find parking just in time to pick up your food. The restaurant is clean and bright with tables for dining in, although a lot of people do take out. My go-to is the Combo #8 ($16.50) with Chili Pepper Fried Chicken and Old Fashioned Noodles. The chicken is crispy and reminds me of Taiwanese popcorn chicken. It pairs well with the chili sauce which is what gives it a spicy kick. The noodles have a subtle sesame soy flavor, but are good for eating with the saltier food. The combos come with a drink but they don't have teas here yet sadly. Another favorite are the Signature Pork Dumplings ($12/ 12pcs). They're juicy and filling. The Signature Potstickers ($12/ 12pcs) are also not bad. But they're thin and if you take them to-go they don't stay crispy. Between the two, the dumplings are better. I like to buy a bag of their frozen ones to have at home. This is a great place for Taiwanese comfort food and is a good value if you're looking for cheaper eats. read more

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Most of the stuff tasted like their Taiwan locations, except for maybe the beef noodle soup... though it was still good. My favorite in Taiwan was kimchi potstickers and their corn soup (yes, corn soup), I'm glad that they kept them the same quality. Wish they had a bigger store front though. read more

Fast food dumpling place. Small dining area. The big, comfortable tables are for invalids only, while the rest are awkwardly arranged around the toilet entrance. It's just strange to eat directly in front of a restroom--very odd seating concept. This is definitely a fast-food joint. The cashier is friendly but has zero clue about the menu. Don't even bother asking -- they'll just tell you they "don't know, they just work here." Also forgetful -- you'll get asked to repeat your order at least twice. The food box showed up dirty. Off to a strong start. The Taiwan beef noodle broth was way too sweet, the noodles undercooked, and the beef and daikon came in giant blocks like they didn't have time to chop them. The daikon chunks were literally the size of my fist. The dumplings and potstickers were a disaster -- mostly raw cabbage with a bit of minced pork tendon thrown in for decoration. Every bite was fibrous, bland, and oddly firm. Same filling in both dumplings and potstickers -- just different shapes, same disappointment. Half the potstickers' skins were broken, and the sauce dispenser barely worked. You press like crazy, and almost nothing comes out. Ten minutes later -- fast food in, fast food out. No wonder the toilet's dirty. Those raw cabbage dumplings probably bombed it. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dirty dine in box - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious food! Food comes ou very fast and restaurant is nice and clean. Especially love the pork chop bowl and the Taiwanese beef noodle soup! read more

Was quite excited to try this place as it had so many things from my childhood. The beef noodle soup was fabulous. The potstickers were good and the dumplings were great with their garlic sauce + hot sauce. The pork + rice lunch bowl was very reminiscent of when I was a kid. The mini wontons and dry beef noodles were the kids' favorite. It is a quick service restaurant-- but the young man who took my order was so helpful and patient. Beware the line can get long and the inside crowded with people during the lunch rush-- causing the ambiance to be a bit hustle and bustle. I ended up ordering to-go because of the busyness. Will definitely be back and definitely worth a stop. read more

This place grew on me still only 3 stars but I find my self going more often. Food is decent, employees are meh and cleanliness is a fail. Beverage fountain has so much mold and flies. Sauce pump area is a mess. read more

My new favorite Chinese resto! Love the food pork chop, dumplings and noodle soup. I would like to try all of it next time! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

My family loves this spot for dumplings and beef noodle soup. The combo meals are a great value and the food is always good.

got the potstickers and pretty tasty overall. good quick eat and meets your expectations pretty well. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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A solid dumpling chain from Taiwan. You can dine in or take out, or even buy their frozen dumplings. The menu is straight forward enough and there are several combo options. We came on a Saturday for lunch at the beginning of October, and the place was busy. But the line moved quickly and the cashier was very patient with everyone. We got 2 combos- combo 8 (pork chops, dry noodles and a drink, $15.50) and combo 7 (dry noodles and mini wonton soup, $12.75). We e also got some potstickers and a box of mixed appetizers. Be sure to get the sauces from the dispensers, the garlic soy sauce is the bomb! Bafang is great for a quick simple meal or take out. Price is fair and on point. Service is quick. The building is new so it's clean. Parking can be a bit challenging depending on the time of day/week. I'm definitely adding this place to my take out rotations. read more

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Great place to grab a quick meal. Their combo deals are a great price. I ordered the fried cutlet with noodles and got a drink. The fried cutlet is perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of crunch. It pairs perfectly with the noodles to make a perfect meal. read more

I am so surprised how good this is. The packaging is just perfect, no leaking nor sipping of the oil etc. The smell of the food is very similar to what you get in Taiwan. First trying the vegi dumplings (bit more expensive than meat ones), and it not bad at all. Potstickers are looks and tastes the same. Wonton soup is so good. Service is American standard, very perceptional, and did not ask for tip when you use your credit card. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Small orders of: vegetable dumplings, Bafang potstickers and wonton soup. - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here to check out what's everyone raving about and yes, this place was great! I tried the boiled dumplings and since I was still hungry I grabbed what's available on the fridge counter. It's a delicacy trio: tofu, seaweed, and mushrooms. Service was more like you clean-up after yourself type of thing. No servers, only 1 cashier at the counter. Bathroom however could use some attention. When I was there, one of the bathrooms smelled so bad. Overall, it was a good experience and I don't mind coming back. read more

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This is a more casual spot that I'd want to revisit because I feel like their menu items could be better than what I tried the time I went. The signature noodles were a great price but kind of just noodles with some sesame sauce. The dumplings and wontons were good though! For the great prices and quick service here, I'd say it's good for a casual meal read more

Bafang Dumpling - signature noodles, wonton soup, potstickers - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Been wanting to try this new spot for dumplings. We went after a late night meeting and the place had a few customers dining in and no wait to order. We were greeted nicely by a staff member and she answered our questions politely. We ordered Combo 2 which came with Signature Dumplings (12pcs) and Wonton soup. We opted to take it home as it was almost closing time. We got home and took out our order but they were missing utensils/napkins and sauce. -1 star for that. I think that should be part of the good service, complete utensils/condiments for take out meals. The dumplings were flavorful, balance of cabbage and pork with a crispy side. We had to use some of our ponzu sauce we had at home for our sauce since they forgot to give us some. Wonton soup had a really delicious smooth, clean broth with a good amount of flavorful pork wontons. We loved it! Would love to try out the other menu items when we come back. read more

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Every time I eat Bafang I am very pleased. Both the steamed dumplings and the pan fried ones are delicious. The veggie ones are filled enough and are filling and savory. The chili noodles also have a wonderful QQ texture, taste like hand pulled noodles and leave you satisfied. Food comes out fast and it's a simple ordering process, like fast food but Taiwanese. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Really enjoyed this casual spot for dumplings! You can choose from a variety of sets or get frozen dumplings to take home. I got the set with potstickers and hot and sour soup -- both of which were good. The potstickers were light and crispy, so even though the portion looks large, it's light enough that you can finish the whole meal. Lots of seating, a sauce bar you can help yourself to, and decent parking. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Potsticker meal set with hot and sour soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was all right but the pricing is very competitive, especially considering where the restaurant is and that usually Asian food price is inflated in Irvine. Takeout was efficient and although it's not the best Taiwanese food I've ever had, it's a really good option for a quick takeout and enjoy at home. The service was prompt. read more

If you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, this is it. The meat topping was tender and well-marinated, and the rice was cooked to perfection. Breaking the egg yolk and mixing it with the rice and meat creates the perfect bite. The portions are generous for the price. Definitely coming back to try other toppings. read more

Bafang Dumpling offers fast, convenient and authentic Taiwanese classics (noodle, dumplings and rice bowl). They tasted delicious in a clean, airy fast food environment. The staff were friendly and food came out after they're made to order. Come early or later as parking here can be very challenging. Highly recommended! read more

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Overall a solid spot. I heard it's supposed to be like McDonalds in Taiwan in that it's fast-Taiwanese food on the more affordable side. After trying a variety of things, I'd say my consistent go-to are the wonton soup and pan fried pot stickers. The corn chowder was interesting and I'd say beef noodle soup wasn't bad. But in-general I think I wasn't as thrilled about it and their signature dry noodle as I'd hope to be. I think even the pan fried pot stickers could be a bit more friend and crisp for my likings. Parking can be tough and service/ordering is pretty quick. read more

Bafang recently opened up in Irvine and it's definitely a very convenient spot to grab a quick bite. It was pretty busy when I went on a Monday just before 1p. The food took about 15 minutes to be ready after ordering but I also ordered a lot of food for takeout - other groups got their food much faster. Parking in front was completely full but there's always parking available in the plaza if you're willing to walk. For the food itself, we tried Combo 4 (noodles plus potstickers), a 12pc signature dumplings, a 12pc chicken corn dumplings, a 12pc signature potsticker and a spicy wontons order. Overall the food was solid - I preferred the dumplings to the potstickers, wontons and noodles. Between the chicken corn and signature dumplings, I thought the corn added a nice slight sweetness to the dumpling but still preferred the signature. read more

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Had to visit this newly opened Bafang in Irvine in the corner of Walnut and Jeffrey (99 Ranch plaza). Been to a few others and this one is similar in terms of food offerings and ambience. I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup, as well as the signature dumpling with a side of hot and sour soup. The skins on the dumplings were light and crunchy, with moderate amount of pork packed inside. The spicy beef noodle soup definitely warms the belly on a cold night, with chunks of beef and plenty of noodles. Service was quick and friendly. Took about 5 or so minutes to wait for my to-go order. There's a designated (somewhat small) lot but plenty of parking around the area. read more

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Bafang Dumpling is a well-known Taiwanese chain, and it does not disappoint. Located in crowded plaza, hard to find parking. Ambience (8/10): Self Serve, clean, limited seating inside. Like many have mentioned, they have a self-serve sauce bar, which is convenient. Food Signature Potstickers (8/10): The potstickers are crunchy and has good flavor. It is definitely decent but does not stand out. Beef Noodle (8/10): If you love tawainese noodle but can not handle the spice, Bafang is a good place to try out. They offer two options, one is regular beef noodle (non spicy) and the other one is mala beef noodle. I personally like the non spicy one better as the mala beef noodle, as it is a bit different than the flavor profile that I am used to. Generous portions, good amount of beef chunks. Price (9/10): Decent price for the portion This place is decent and I can see myself coming back here for a quick Tawainese fix. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Mala beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is pretty new to the plaza and so I finally gave it try while I was waiting for my car to charge. I got the #4 combo, the signature potstickers and noodles. First off for just over $13 with tax I thought it was a great value. I really liked the potstickers. It had a nice fried crunch on one side. The noodles were decent but lacking a bit in flavor. This was where their self service sauces come in. I highly recommend mixing some their garlic soy sauce and spicy sauce into the noodles, it really changes everything especially if you like spicy food. I will definitely comeback again for the same meal. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Nice, clean shop, service was good, food came out within 10 minutes. It gets a bit packed in here during lunch when we went, but we still found one table, half of the people had ordered take-out so it made it less busy inside. I have had a lot of this style of potstickers in Asia, especially Taiwan, so I had expected similar, but I found the Bafang potstickers a bit less dense, less meat than I'm used to. The flavor was fine, just not as full and distinct as other places. The sets, which comes with noodles and dumplings, are actually decent value considering what you get. While some people may complain it's expensive, have you looked around Irvine? Some other Asian places charge 25%-50% more than Bafang for less food so I don't consider their prices to be overpriced at all. We ordered the signature potstickers and signature noodles, as well as the hot and sour soup and veggie potstickers. I actually enjoyed the noodles more than the dumplings. Everything was good, not the best I've ever had, but it was delicious and filling. If you're coming during the peak times, it's unlikely you will find a parking space in the dedicated lot, but a lot more spaces in the general lot, especially on the side where 99 Ranch Market is. We're looking to coming back sometime soon. read more

Came a week after it opened to pick up dinner. They have a very straightforward menu, and they obviously specialize in dumplings. I ordered: - Chicken and corn potstickers: not enough meat. Dinky pieces for the price. - Spicy beef noodle soup: again, not enough meat. Broth was OK, I prefer Yummy Noodle or Noodle St's broth. Not the best dumplings and noodle soup I've had, especially at that price point. I would suggest even going to A&J in the plaza across the street if you truly want dumplings or noodle soup. Unfortunately they are part of the plaza with Menya and HeyTea, so yes the parking is terrible. You need to have a ton of patience if you want to park and eat. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Chicken and corn potstickers and spicy beef noodle soup. - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Learned to double check my order before leaving! Ordered #8 combo and the pork chop is missing. So disappointed. Did not realized until I got home and it is not worth my time to go back. Well, the food is not bad; but sure will think twice about going if I am in a hurry. read more

Paid our visit to Bafang for their grand opening week. Service was organized even with the large crowd we got our food relatively quickly. You order at the counter and seat yourself at the open seating. The food was just OK for the price. Beef in the noodle soup was tender but the soup lacked flavor overall. Hot and sour soup was definitely a miss, would not recommend. Fried dumplings were somewhere between crispy and soggy. The new restaurant has its own section for parking - though I'm sure other patrons of the plaza will park there since it's been extremely busy. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Beef noodle soup and fried dumpling combo. Hot and sour soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I was hoping to let this place, but I didn't really like it didn't feel as fresh as I expected. I was hoping for a hole in the wall savory noodle place maybe a little too sweet and not fresh enough the meat smell strange. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Bafang is so 大方 (Da Fang) not only when it comes to the quality of the food, but also quantity in the combo deals! Love how they have a variety of options for the potstickers, noodles, soups, and side dishes! Bonus points if you get the Mandarin Pun there ;) I was here during soft opening and while I am sure there may be a few things here and there to improve, operations seem to be fully running there, and I believe even the Bafang owners were getting hands-on in the front end of the store to help clean, serve, and connect with the customers! Who doesn't love a boss that cares? Food came out fairly quickly and everything was tasty. Pork chop was perfectly crispy with good flavors, noodles nice and chewy with just a slight kick in flavors, potstickers with tasty skin and crispy edges, and a corn chowder that was light yet comforting. It isn't a huge spot but seems like most people do buy to-go or have fast service (and this quick turnover) so hopefully wait won't be too crazy. Overall, friendly service in a bustling atmosphere will guarantee to satisfy your taste buds! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

nice spot, very casual and bustling sort of vibe, which is nice. im a huge sucker for hot & sour. the beef dry noodles i got were alright, but a bit pricey ($16.5 for the combo). and the beef wasnt my absolute favorite, but the noodles were nice and the sauce(?) was light, sweet, and savory. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Beef Dry Noodle - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Bafang Dumpling just opened in a brand-new building that, funny enough, looked like it was going to be a Starbucks before it opened. It's situated right next to 99 ranch, HeyTea, and a newly opened Wingstop. Parking here is a bit tricky--be prepared to park closer to the Chase Bank. When we arrived, the place was bustling, but despite the crowd, the food came out *blazing* fast! We ordered the Bafang Pork Chop, Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, a half-dozen dumplings, and a side of spicy dumplings. We got it to-go and their containers were super high quality. The pork chop was quite good, served with some refreshing cucumber and a generous portion of radish. The beef noodle soup was fantastic--the broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles cooked just right, and the beef was tender and delicious. The spicy dumplings, though they didn't look overly packed with chili, had just the right kick. And the dumplings overall? Crispy, juicy, and simply delicious! We didn't notice any rice on the menu, which was a bit surprising, but maybe we missed it. Bafang Dumpling has several locations around Southern California, and after this great experience, we'll definitely be back. Excellent service and food--highly recommend! read more

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Ni hao, everybody! You know we love our Asian food, so we had to go to bafang dumpling in Irvine to get our fix this week. It's a fast casual taiwanese dumpling spot, and it's perfect for a quick meal if you've got somewhere to be! Come with us to check it out! Now, their menu is not that big, so it'll be pretty easy to choose what you want. We both went with combos, and they came with a lot of food. Don't forget to stop by the sauce station so you can grab whatever sauce you want. They've got soy sauce, vinegar , and of course chili oil. I got the combo that came with a soup or drink. I chose the corn chowder. It was a creamy, savory, and sweet soup that would be perfect for a cold night. This soup is boiling hot, and it's sure to warm you up as you indulge in your dumplings. Well, I say dumplings, but I mean pot stickers. We'll get to those in a bit. I got the wonton soup combo. It comes with little wontons filled with meat and veg inside. The light broth compliments the Savory wontons so well. If you want that extra protein, get the wonton soup. Okay the main event is clearly these pot stickers. These ridiculous rectangles are seared to a crisp and packed with filling. You won't be disappointed by this. Remember, some of the best food isn't complicated, it's some of the most simple stuff you've ever had. For a fast casual dumpling restaurant, this is incredible value and wonderful eating. It's truly busting~ If you're looking for that special something, look no further than bafang dumpling. read more

We went on a Wednesday night at around 8:15pm and there was still a pretty decent crowd in the restaurant. We didn't have to wait longer than 5 minutes to order, but there was a line after we were finished ordering and almost all of the tables were already full. You order at the counter and then are given a buzzer that gets taken to the pickup counter when the food is ready. It's self seating and there are limited tables available. There are some tables for smaller parties and also one long table that has about 10 seats. We sat at the long community table with a couple of other parties that were dining in. The food was decent for the price. The beef noodle soup was on the more mild side for flavor, but they gave a good amount of meat and the noodles had a perfect chewy texture. The pork chop ended up being on the oily side and that was the majority of what you taste while eating it. The old fashioned noodle had good flavor and I really enjoyed the quality of the noodles. The Bafang signature potstickers were crisp on the bottom and the vegetables inside added another layer of crunch to each bite. The food is priced very well for US standards and they give fairly large portions for the noodle dishes. read more

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I made the mistake of coming to Bafang Dumpling during lunchtime of their soft open. I had placed an order online and arrived to find they messed up something with my order so it would take a few more minutes. At least they offered a free drink. While we were waiting, my daughter noticed that my bag was gone from the counter. Sure enough, somebody else had been given my order. So then we had to wait while my order was remade. After 15 minutes. I finally got my order and nobody apologized for the wait. Now to the food. I normally prefer potstickers to boiled dumplings, so I was surprised to find that my favorite were the kimchi pork dumplings. They were nice and fat and flavorful. By comparison, their signature pork potstickers were kind of bland, with a lot of vegetable in the filling. They really needed to be dunked into the vinegar to give it flavor. The old fashioned noodles were ok, nothing special, and the spicy mala noodles were not as spicy as I expected. The worst was the fried pork chop. It was cut into four pieces. I took a bite of one and found that it was mostly fat. I tried searching for meat in that piece but it was a fruitless search. I know it was soft open, so employees haven't had time to be trained how to manage messed up orders. Due to some glitch in their online ordering system, my order came through as dumplings and potstickers, no filling and no skin. No wonder the kitchen messed up my order (although I'm kind of curious what they made)! It would have been nice for them to apologize for the extra wait as they remade the food that they gave to someone else, at the very least. An even better move would have been to toss something in for free for the inconvenience. I don't know if I will bother to come back. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came on a Sunday night. This plaza's parking is pretty terrible during peak hours, so plan ahead. When given the option, definitely order ahead! I believe they disable it certain times so they can keep up with orders. Menu is pretty simple, but that is what makes it easy to order from. Service was great. Everything is new and clean. Limited seating, but there are people constantly coming and going. We ordered take-out. There is lots of utensils and sauces on the side to pick up. I would definitely recommend eating at the restaurant or even in your car (if you can't find a seat) to ensure maximum eating experience. What we ordered: - Combo 1 (Potstickers and corn chowder): Like I mentioned, we did take-out so when we got home the potstickers were unfortunately a bit softer and not as crispy as we wanted. But the flavors were definitely there and it paired well with the garlic soy sauce. Corn chowder was a comforting soup and flavored. - Combo 8 (Old fashioned noodle and pork chop): I quite liked the noodles. Something so simple, but so great about it. The noodles were chewy and the sauce that was on it very good. Again, since it was take out the noodles kind of clumped together, so eat it fresh! I did not care much for the pork chop as it was a bit too sweet for my liking. - Spicy Wonton: This was also good, not as spicy as I originally thought. I would def come back to try the other dumpling, soup, and chicken dishes! read more

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This made me sooooo happy that they brought Bafang to Irvine! I used to rave to my mom about how much I loved the original Bafang down the street from my grandma's place in Taipei. I wish they had the some more variety of dumplings but I'll take the small wins. To be honest, I'd recommend buying the frozen dumplings and cooking them at home because they taste exactly the same as getting it in the restaurant...and boiling dumplings is suuuuper easy. I went hard and bought 100 dumplings for $46 hehe. With that said, we also got signature potstickers and signature noodles which is basically like dan dan mein. Noodles had great flavor and cooked nicely with a good chew. Potstickers were also tasty. We paid $26 after tax for 6 potstickers, 6 signature dumplings, 6 kimchi dumplings, and signature noodles which was good for 2 people for dinner. Satisfied with the price! At the restaurant, you order at the counter and pray for an open table to snag. Try to not come during rush hour or you'll end up awkwardly standing around eyeing people down in the hopes that they hurry up and finish their food so you can take their table because there's not a ton of seating. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Bafang Dumpling is now open in Irvine! This location is in a pretty busy plaza with a decent amount of parking spots. This spot can get packed with only about 6-8 tables inside so keep that in mind if you are planning to dine in. They have a good selection on their menu of different dumplings, potstickers, soups, and noodles. Wifey and I opted to get the Corn & Chicken Dumplings, Bafang Signature Dumplings, Signature Noodles, and the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup. Everything we had was hearty, comforting, and delicious! Overall, this spot is definitely serving up some quality food! All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. If you like the dumplings, they even sell frozen bags of them too! read more

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