4.5 stars... 6 SIGNATURE PORK POTSTICKERS with WARM SESAME NOODLES: -- very tasty potstickers -- made a garlic sesame oil for dipping -- the creamy sesame noodles tasty and I did not know what to expect RATING = A Food comes out fast. read more

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

Bafang Dumpling has become one of my favorite restaurants in Irvine. They have a wide selection of delicious noodles, dumplings, and soups. My favorite dishes are the sesame noodles, signature noodles, and kimchi dumplings. The sesame noodles are full of slavery and just the right thickness. Their signature noodles are similar but are a little bit spicy. I also enjoy the kimchi dumplings. They are very juicy and not too spicy. The ambiance inside is nice. The restaurant is a little bit small so there is limited seating. Be sure sure to arrive early if you want to get a table. I would like this place even more if they brewed their own iced black tea instead of using the one out of the soda fountain read more

This is a fantastic quick-service restaurant that feels like the fast food version of dumplings, noodles, and soup--but with elevated quality and flavor. I visited with my parents and we tried several dishes: Combo 1 (12 signature dumplings with corn soup), Combo 7 (signature noodles with wonton soup), a side of pork chop, and spicy wontons. Every single dish was absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor! The restaurant itself is spotless, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were incredibly kind and knowledgeable, patiently answering our questions about the menu. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I would highly recommend this spot to anyone craving authentic and flavorful comfort food. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Porkchop and wonton soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Wowowow everything at Bafang is a HIT - you can't go wrong! I love that they offer combo sets so you can get a little taste of everything. I like to get the pork & signature noodle combo. The pork is flavorful and juicy and the noodles are freshly made and spicy! The old fashioned noodles are a bit more tangy with a sesame flavor. The chili wontons and the fried dumplings are also great flavorful options that are sure to satisfy. Seating can sometimes be limited around dinner time but everybody is so eager to slurp up their food, a table will be available in no time. read more

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This place was extremely popular during opening, but now the hype has died down and it's fortunately easier to order. It's fast casual style, which threw me off since it initially looked like a sit down restaurant. The parking is very bad, so prepare to try and navigate the lot if you come during peak times. The dumpling and wontons were solid choices here, as well as the dry noodle with shaved beef and veggies. The pricing was also considerably more affordable when compared to similar Chinese restaurants. I believe 4-5 items can still be under $50, which means you can choose many options without feeling too guilty. The food is not necessarily super flavorful, but it hits the spot for this style of cuisine. The associates are friendly enough, the sauce bar is easy to access, and everything is very new and feels fresh. Would certainly return if I'm craving a quick bite, but would not necessarily wait if it was going to take over 20 minutes. read more

We love comfort food! I was really excited to see another Taiwanese restaurant open in the area. It's located in a busy plaza so parking can be limited but not impossible. We usually order signature noodles, chicken and corn soup, and some dumplings. I like the open seating and how the condiments are out for us to make our own sauce. Definitely in our restaurant rotation for eating out! Oh, and toddler approved read more

Four stars for the steamed dumplings. Tasted homemade and fresh. Two stars for the wonton soup. Extremely salty! read more

Stopped by to try this place at around 11 am on a Sunday after a 3 hour hike. I was hungry and craving this style of food. I asked the cashier what's his recommended menu item to get for a first time and he suggested the #2 meal which had 12 potstickers and a wonton soup cup. The potstickers had a nice crisp to them but were extremely oily. After eating half the plate, I noticed a bed of oil at the bottom. I also found the flavor to be nothing special and had to use their sauces which helped enhance the flavor. 6/10 The wonton soup wasn't bad, but was also oily. The broth tasted pretty good, kinda reminded me of pho broth which I love. Flavor of the wontons were barely present. 7/10 Overall, the meal was filling, but I probably wouldn't come back. If I do, I'd try one of their noodle dishes. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Combo #2 - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Got a take out order that took about 20 mins. Ordered the signature potstickers, signature dumplings, signature noodles and sesame noodles. The dumplings were the best, juicy and great filling. The potstickers were good, but not very crispy because we got take out. The noodles left a little to be desired, they both felt like they were lacking a little, but still edible. The sesame noodles do not travel well and end up clumpy. Overall a good meal but not something I would go out of my way for. Decently priced read more

Ordered the beef noodle soup, signature noodle, chicken and corn dumplings, and potstickers. The beef noodle soup was terrible. Noodles were almost like raw dough and beef was not tender at all. Everything else was mediocre. Pretty disappointed with how the food turned out to be. Not sure how this place is still so popular... definitely not authentic and as a Taiwanese myself, this is just sad. Service was alright, you kind of just self serve after ordering anyways. Plenty of seating so that's good. TLDR: terrible. read more

Service was quick, easy to order combos. The food was ok. It's like a fast food type of place in my opinion. The corn chowder could use more corn. The potstickers were good and you get quite a few. Would go back to try the dumplings. read more

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Probably the BEST Bao , Seafood and pork dishes I've had in years! Speedy service, clean restaurant, must try!

Waiting for more than 20 minutes for a combo. Don't understand the service at all. Seems the restaurant open at 10am but actually start at 11:30 read more

Fast food / cafeteria style place. You order and pay for your food at the counter and you get a number to pickup your food afterwards.After you are done, you dump the trash and return the tray. Wontons in the wonton soup are silky smooth, very nice. Nice large chunks of beef in beef noodle soup. Inconsistent hardness though. Today's beef are not braised or cooked long enough so they are too chewy. That's why I am giving it 3 instead of 4 stars. read more

Glad to stumble across Bafang at the Brea Mall and now Irvine got one. Hopefully another location opens even further south OC to be even closer. This location is clean and convenient to freeway but the plaza itself lacks parking for the amount of people that go to all the different eateries there. Yummy, easy to-go type comfort food. Simple menu, not too pricey and hits the spot. I'm a fan. read more

Stopped by for an early dinner and found this spot to be a relaxed, no-fuss experience. You order at the counter, grab a seat, and wait for the pager to buzz when your food's ready. Seating's a bit tight, so probably not the best pick for large groups. But the food? Absolutely delicious and priced well. And surprisingly, the star of the meal? The side of cucumbers--refreshing, flavorful, and completely unforgettable! read more

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My Taiwanese husband said this is, so far, the best Taiwanese in Irvine. I loved the corn chowder, chicken & corn dumplings, and the signature fried dumpling. Husband said the wonton soup was probably the best Taiwanese stall style he's had so far in the US. The price is reasonable, cheaper than most places. They sell frozen dumplings to cook at home. Hope they stick around and maintain the quality! read more

Trying out their new location and it's as good as it usually is! The potstickers and dumplings are must-try's and they have cold side dishes in this location too. Their beef noodle is really yummy. The broth goes very well with anything else I ordered. My favorite place to get dumplings! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was good and so was service. I wouldn't say that the food was out of this world but it was solid. I'll be honest that the pork combo was a little underwhelming so also ordered some dumplings on the side. Not too much seating inside. Kind of cramped where the condiments and drinks were. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I see improvements in the porkchop rice!! So glad I can put this back to my weekly dinner rotation. The beef noodle soup here is one of the best in OC. read more

Ordered just under $70 worth of food from here to sample the different options. I ordered Spicy Wontons, Crispy Wontons, Mini Wonton Soup, Corn Chowder, Chicken & Corn Dumplings, Signature Potstickers and Bafang Signature Noodles. Grubhub delivered it fast enough it was still warm with the Wonton soup being hot. Spicy Wontons: 8 meaty wontons per order for $8.34, They come in a fairly spicy sauce that is also sweet. The heat builds on you. The heat made them addicting. My lips were throbbing from the spice for a good half hour afterwards! Crispy Wontons: Came with a dipping sauce and 10 small deep fried wontons n top of romaine lettuce. Get rid of the lettuce, it made the crispy wontons soft where it was touching them. These had no flavor. They were full of meat but no flavor at all, need spices or herbs or soy in them. Even dipping them in your run of the mill sweet and spicy pink sauce just made them taste like the sauce. I did enjoy the price of $8.35 per order. Mini Wonton Soup: I would say this is a little over 12 oz of soup with maybe 8 wontons in it. Its hard to say because the wontons were a MASSIVE fail. I tasted the broth first and was hooked. VERY GOOD flavor. But the wontons ruined it all. They had water inside them. They looked like jellyfish and when you tried to lift one out of the soup it ripped apart cause they were so overcooked/waterlogged. The cilantro broth was so delicious that I dont mind paying $7.80 for it alone! Too bad Grubhub didnt have an option to omit the wontons or I would order this every time. Corn Chowder: The small size is about an 8 oz portion of creamy soup with chunks of corn and carrots in it for $5.40. Easily the best part of the order. This soup was phenomenal. I will order this every single time. The whiteness from the cream had me doubting it til that first spoonful hit my tongue. Ive never had egg flower soup like this before, it was insanely good. Chicken & Corn Dumplings: These were steamed dumplings. Didnt taste any chicken in them but you definitely get the corn. They were 6 for $8.10. There were two dipping sauces in the to go bag, one was a brown sauce with a soy and sweet tang to it. The red sauce was sweet and super spicy. Dipping into both sauces added some flavor but the dumplings themselves were super bland. Needs herbs, spices and/or sauce inside it. Signature Potstickers: Order came with 6 for $7.80. They steamed them and then fried them on one side. I liked them but like others reported, there is inconsistency as some had almost no meat in them and some had almost no cabbage. The cabbage was borderline raw in some as well. Dipping into the sauces helped add flavor, but the potstickers by themselves were also bland. Seems to be a recurring theme here with their wontons and dumplings. They need to add flavor inside of them. Bafang Signature Noodles: Unfortunately by the time I got around to eating these, they had sat for 15 minutes and were just a pile of noodles stuck to each other. I was disappointed to see the container was barely half full for $9.55. Noodles are cheap, fill that up! Or dont use a domed lid that makes the container bigger. +They were covered in a slightly spicy brown sauce and had green onions piled in the center on top. They were good, I had to sprinkle some water on them to get them to unstick. You should offer meat options for a few dollars more. Chicken, Beef, Pork, Shrimp, etc. In all, the prices were good, lower than other places with similar food. Some of the items were a little bland, but that can be fixed hopefully (the missing star on the rating). Other items were very good and combined with the lower pricing I will be back and be recommending this place to friends. This is the second Taiwanese place I have had food from and both have been good experiences. read more

If you're looking for a quick and delicious bite look no further than Bafang Dumplings. My family loves to swing by for a quick weekend lunch. We like the pan fried dumpling (paired best with the garlic soy sauce + chili oil) and the signature noodle! You order up at the front and find a sweet and wait for the buzzer to buzz. All the items a the menu are delicious and can't go wrong with any, but in my opinion the highlights are the sauces they you can dip the dumplings in! read more

Quick counter surface dumpling house that also offers noodles and soup. The hot and sour soup is pretty tasty and my husband really liked the beef noodles. The dumplings are good, but the meat isn't very compact and kinda falls apart. I wish they had more protein in them, but for the price you can't complain. I say this because my daughter only eats the meat of the dumplings and not the skin. So when opening these steamed dumplings there wasn't much to pull out for her. It's a quick takeout spot to get your dumpling fix. read more

We ordered kimchi potstickers with corn chowder, signature potstickers with wonton soup, chili pepper fried chicken and spicy wonton. Loved the kimchi potstickers. It has a lot of flavors and was juicy. The spicy wonton was also good. The chili pepper chicken was tasty. The corn chowder was a little bland. It didn't have the punch of corn flavors. The signature was also good. Would totally ordered for takeout again. Can't say not to reasonably priced delicious food. read more

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Pretty good but also not amazing. We enjoyed the food. I wouldn't choose to come back here for a meal, but wouldn't be opposed to it if my friends wanted to go. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I brought my family here more than a few time now, and had never been disappointed. We had their signature dumplings, it hits the spot as usual. They have a few options on dumplings to choose from.. pork, chicken, spicy kimchi or veggie filling. Doesn't matter what you choose, it's delicious and came out pipping hot every time. We love their big beef stew noodle bowl too. The beef was soft and tender, the broth was so flavorful, you won't need to add anything to it. Bafang Dumpling has it all, good service , great prices, and delicious food. read more

Happy Bafang has reached Irvine. The food is good. I really not surprisingly enjoyed the dumplings. Both the boiled and pan fried dumplings were delicious. The noodles were good as well. The only dish that I was ambivalent about was the pork chop. It had a sweeter taste to it which I didn't like. My wife however who is from Taiwan really liked it and said that's how they serve it there. Seating is very limited and you literally have to table hover to get a seat. So if you go at a busy time prepare to fight for a table space! read more

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New dumpling spot in Irvine?! I have to try. A few of us made it to their grand opening about a week ago, and there was certainly a lot of hype! The atmosphere here gives off a "take your order to-go" vibe. You order and pay at the front register, there's not that many tables, and the sitting is overall rather cramped. As for the food itself, we tried the dumpling trio combo, the spicy wontons, and the fried chicken. Everything was good, but nothing really stood out that would motivate us to come back. Dumplings were good (kimchi ones were nice!) but there are just better dumpling options in Irvine. Fried chicken is tasty, but I personally prefer the popcorn format you can get in boba shops. Maybe this fills a niche as a quick to-go option for dumpling cravings. But other than that, Bafang simply doesn't have any standout item that will make you miss it. read more

Went for the grand opening. With a purchase of $35+, you can get a free cooler bag that is super cute and sturdy. Bafang is located in the 99 Ranch mall, so parking can be a bit difficult given that you're competing with the HeyTea crowd. The line to order was a bit long (probably because it was grand opening), but the line moved relatively quickly. We did have to wait a while for the food, and finding seating was pretty difficult as there aren't a lot of tables. There is a sauce bar area (highly recommend the garlic soy sauce mixed with vinegar) with to-go sauce containers. The to-go order was packaged very nicely, and the potstickers were perfectly crispy. I do wish that the noodles were a tiny bit more saucy, but all in all, I'll definitely be back. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Combo 4: signature potstickers (6) and signature noodle - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

my go-to spot for dumplings and wontons that taste just like home! the price point is great for the food that you get (i recommend any one of the combos) and the food is so comfortably filling. when i'm having a bad day i always find myself craving their dumplings + hot & sour soup and it never fails to cheer me up. however, if you're coming in on a weekend and/or dinner time you will most likely have to wait for seating! read more

Bafang Dumpling - signature potstickers - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love their special noodles. Beef noodle soup is good. Service is good. Place is clean. It's a bit pricey then again... it is Irvine. It's A-OK. My family enjoys the noodles here. I don't care much for their dumplings and pork chop. They are totally fine. I'll eat them. I rather have the noodles. Parking is ok. Parking near is hard but the big plaza parking typically has a spit even during a rush. There's also Hey Tea across the street. read more

Delicious beef noodle soup and dumplings. I would go back for the 3rd time if I happen to be in the area.

Not much to say other than, come eat here if you haven't already. Quick and easy ordering. Pretty fast to come out and find a spot. I only wish the parking situation was better but that's not their fault. Highly recommend their bafang pot stickers and the spicy fried chicken cutlet. It's not spicy don't worry. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Lucky day - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you're unsure on what to get, get the beef noodle soup! It's a large portion too, can share between 2 people or for a very hungry person! 10/10! I also recommend getting the pot stickers :) read more

Surprisingly good! Been once in another location and it was really bad so I was very hesitant to try here. It was by chance only because of free company lunch I got to try the food. Like I said, it was surprisingly good! Wish they had more rice dishes. read more

Fast-food dumplings and potstickers. Limited choices, but what is available is done well. Counter service with some indoor seating and a bathroom, but best for take-out. A sauce station is available near the counter. If you don't already have a mixture in mind, recommend trying 2:1 ratio soy sauce to vinegar plus a little oil as a starting place. read more

Bought corn chowder and hot and sour soup. The soups are really good, but they did not fill it up...they used to fill it up. Sad. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious Taiwanese food with authentic flavors and a great variety of dishes. The location is very convenient, making it an easy choice for a satisfying meal. Highly recommended! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is the perfect spot to grab a light lunch before stopping by Heytea located in the same plaza ;) It's very casual: you order at the counter, sit at a table, and pick up your food when they notify you it's ready! I loveee how crispy their potstickers are, and while my favorite is their signature, I can see why some people think it's a little on the bland side, haha. My husband loves the kimchi and pork, which definitely has more flavor, but I personally find the kimchi flavor too overwhelming, lol. Their spicy wonton is decent, but the sauce isn't as delicious and addicting as DTF, haha. Their bafang pork chop was actually a little disappointing, it came out soggy/not crispy, and the flavor definitely leaned toward the sweeter side. I got a strong hint of cinnamon (?) and I just would've preferred a more savory and crispy pork chop. Their wonton soup was surprisingly delicious and maybe even my favorite thing here! The soup was SO freaking hot though I burned my tongue, but it was worth it honestly LOL. The soup feels light, but not bland, and it had a generous amount of wontons. It's the perfect dish to have on a cold day! Service is fine, the workers aren't that friendly, but whatever, lol. I wish the interior was bigger and had more tables, but thankfully most people eat their food and leave, and don't linger around, haha. So even when it's really busy and all the tables are taken, usually tables open up relatively quickly. I love stopping by here for a quick snack or light lunch and can't wait to come back! read more