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3 years later and this place is still open. I stopped by to get some grub I could munch on for one of my latest trips back to the desert. Now that the hype has long died down, it's pretty empty. The place wasn't busy when I stopped in last. Employees didn't seem to have a sense of urgency. The dining room is kept pretty clean, with the occasional mess at the sauce station. This time around, I got the wonton soup combo with the pan fried dumplings. Yummm!!! The wonton soup was pretty damn good, although it could use a tad more salt in my opinion. Prices have gone up of course, but the combos are still reasonable for what you get. Parking isn't usually an issue here at this shopping plaza, but it can be challenging during peak times. Bafang Dumpling continues to be a solid choice in my rotation!
Dear diary, Came here for a quick dinner and it did not disappoint. The place was more of a cafeteria vibe where you order, pay, grab your food and find a seat. The dumplings were soft and the stuffing was great. The soup was very appetizing. For the price that they are, we were pretty stuffed so it was definitely worth it. There are plenty of parking in the plaza and the seating area is pretty big as well. Definitely give it a shot if you're in the area.
ate here mostly for the nostalgia, and it still hits the spot. i love the signature potstickers and the sauce that comes with them. they're super juicy on the inside with the perfect amount of crispy crust on the outside. the corn chowder was decent, but i wished it had a stronger corn flavor.
We went here when they first opened. So decided to return and try other items. The first time here, I didn't like the noodles with peanut butter (maybe my personal preference is without PB) but dumplings were good. So decided to return this week and ordered the special with 6 fried and 6 steamed dumplings and upgraded soup to wonton soup. My husband and I split it for lunch and we both enjoyed the wonton soup. We decided to return again the same week to get the wonton soup again but also ordered 12 fried signature dumplings and fried pork. All were good. Our fave is the wonton soup, the pork chop tasted like Char Sui pork so we enjoyed it too. I like making my own dipping sauce with black vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil instead of their sauce. Cashier was good and since it's a to go order, the system didn't ask me to give a tip (there was no jar for tips or I would put in a few dollar bills). The restaurant is simple and clean and they have interesting decor. Will be back....
Amazing food! Their combos are an amazing deal, it is fairly priced and the dumplings, potstickers, and noodles all remind me of traditional home cooked style. There are many flavors and options to choose from and size portions are filling. It is self service style where they call your order number and you grab the tray. They also have a self service sauce bar. The interior is very clean and modern. The area is very spacious and not too busy!
Yummy food for great price! Finally got to try this place, it's always packed whenever we pass by it. I can see why. It's so flavorful and probably one of the cheapest meals I've had for such a yummy rice plate. I'm looking forward to trying their other menu items. Highly recommend and will got back again! Note, it's nothing fancy. It's simply really yummy and filling for the price point.
Visited the site during the week and there were few people ordering and almost non eating there. There were two employees preparing the food. Ordered the dumplings with sweet and sour soup. We also ordered the noodles and chicken on rice with potstickers specials. Smelled delicious but potstickers and dumplings tasted too similar. They served us at the table but left a cup for Pepsi drinks. Our seats were dirty, as was the wall next to us. Had to take a pic for proof. Now I know why most don't eat there..
We came in on a Saturday afternoon and it was not overly busy, we were told to order using the tablet. We ordered an order of their signature potstickers, spicy noodles bowl, and their pork chop with pork belly rice. Overall not really impressed with the service, as it over 30 minutes to get our food. Consistently the employees kept disappearing, we saw 3 employees working in the kitchen, where one was always using her food as she was handling the food. Not sure if she washed her hands after each time she used her phone, yuck. Also the food was ok, I was expecting more, but it was served lukewarm as like it sat there for a while. So worth trying, maybe you'll get better service than we did.
I've tried this place a few times and I really like their signature potstickers with pork and cabbage. They have good flavor and I like the crispy finish. The last time I went they had a picture of the pork chop bowl with braised pork belly rice on the window. My friend and I thought it looked good so we both decided to try it. The pork chop was battered and tender. The rice was really flavorful. Definitely, a dish I would have again. Here's my issue with the restaurant..the few times I have eaten here, the tables are dirty. If you sit at a table, you have to clean it yourself. I also have never witnessed an employee actively cleaning. The water and sauce area is also very dirty. Sauce everywhere. I would feel much better about this restaurant if it were cleaner in general.
Bafang Dumpling is a Taiwanese restaurant chain that has made its way to San Diego! I'm so glad they did. There's nothing more comforting than some noodles and dumplings. This fast casual style restaurant is very clean and spacious. There is plenty of space to enjoy your meal and they have a bunch of sauces in the back available whether you're dining in or taking out. They have digital ordering boards or you can order at the counter. I got the sesame noodles and dumplings. They have dumplings and potstickers, but I wanted soft dumplings. I was very impressed by the food. It was really good! You can purchase frozen dumpling bags to go if you'd like to make these at home!
Was excited to finally try Bafang San Diego. Place is clean and bright, menu well labeled, seating is ample. Food, personally felt a little bland. As a Taiwanese American, I was expected a little more. Beef noodle soup for $17.50 the size is pretty large, 4-5 large pieces of beef but under-seasoned. Broth was ok, not enough depth of flavor a the noodles were slightly overcooked. Potstickers were basic, skin was not as crispy and the filling's flavors were in the bland side, but the seasoned soy sauce was a little too salty. The $10 pork chop bento actually had great flavor on the rice and braised pork belly. The pork chop had good flavor but texture was not snappy enough. Wonton soup broth was actually well seasoned and the wonton were very tasty. Not much service, you pick up your own order and find own seating. Need to wipe down your own tables. Overall I might come back for the wonton soup and pork chip rice.
This is the first Ba Fang restaurant I've tried in California 6 months ago. They have since opened a restaurant in Santa Clara, which is closer to me in Silicon Valley. This time we came back to San Diego, we brought our college kid here. He enjoyed it too! We recommend their beef noodle soup (it's big and shareable) and their combo #2. I grew up in Taiwan and just love corn soup. The only con for this restaurant is that it's a bit out of the way from the highways. It's not easy to get to from the universities near by.
Dumplings on the go at reasonable prices? Yes please! Originally, we had planned on going to elsewhere, but since they closed at 2PM, we ended up searching "Asian Food" on Yelp...what popped up first on my search was Bafang Dumpling. I wouldn't exactly compare it to Din Tai Fung, however, if you have a hankering for quick, inexpensive Taiwanese food, this is the spot for you. The girl that rang us up was a bit dismissive and rude, probably a high schooler. But I digress. What mattered most was the food at that point since we were starving. And it did not disappoint. I decided on Combo 4: 6 piece Signature Potstickers and Signature Noodles. The noodles had a spicy kick and were cooked well. The crispness of the potstickers was delightful and my favorite part of the meal. It was quite filling and I only ate about half of the noodle bowl before passing it on to the co-habby to finish up for me. Quite tasty, especially for just under $14 for this meal. The co-habby got a $10 bowl which had Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly over rice. He said it was decent but preferred my combo over his bowl. The menu is simple and solid. We will definitely return there for lunch or dinner the next time we are in Mira Mesa.
A great option to grab a quick bite of dumplings and noodles! We tried 1) bafang signature noodles- the noodles were nice and chewy with a mala and sesame sauce, topped with fresh green onions. It does have a more mild taste profile and you may need to add more soy sauce, but I enjoyed the balance of spicy and creamy! 2) veggie pan fried dumplings- there was a nice crispy exterior and the inside was incredibly moist and juicy! The inside had shiitake mushrooms and cabbage. It paired well either a soy sauce vinegar mixture you can make with their sauce section. You can order at the counter or on their kiosk screen and the food comes out in a timely manner. They offer complimentary sauces that include soy sauce, vinegar, a chili sauce, and a soy garlic sweeter sauce. It's a family friendly environment with plenty of seating and it's very clean inside. Free parking! Prices are very reasonable and the quality is great! read more
New to mira mesa, this spot serves up potstickers and dumplings, soups and boba drinks. I got the combo 1 which comes with 12 pork pot stickers and a soup of your choice (hot and sour soup or corn chowder) i opted for hot and sour soup. The pot stickers were soft and crunchy, soup was piping hot. Everything was delicious theres a condiment section where you can grab soy sauce, garlic sauce, chili sauce, black vinegar and chili oil. This combo was $13-14. The dining area is large and service was basic. Only critique is that they should add low sodium soy sauce as an option for those trying to watch their sodium intake or just prefer less sodium. Also a sweet chili or sauce of some sort would be a good idea. read more
I've been meaning to try this spot out and was so happy it was a few mins away from the YEE so made that extra stop. I have not been in this shopping center in a few years so it's nice to see all the new shops. There's plenty of parking. I ordered to go and although I wanted to try everything, I just got: the signature noodles with the pan fried stickers (combo #4)- noodles are nice and chewy. I didn't taste any spice so not sure if it's supposed to be or not. It was simple, added garlic sauce to it which made it stand out better IMO. 4/5 Kimchi & pork dumplings-there's a chili icon so I also think this was supposed to be spicy but I tasted no spice. It was mediocre IMO. It wasn't the best kimchi for me it's something I wouldn't order again. 1/5 Signature potstickers- nice crispy edges on one side and moist on the other. Interior was good (nothing amazing). 3.8/5 Pickled cucumber-nice and thick little chunks. Good portion. Sweet. I was hoping it would be similar to DTF cucumbers or from kbbqs but it wasn't. Still refreshing. I wouldn't order again but not bad. 3.5/5 Four seasons green tea with boba 50% sweet-I could barely taste any sweetness. But I could taste the tea flavor. Nina was nice chewy consistency. I was so happy to see they had boba drinks here but this was ok. I'll try the other flavors next time for sure. 3/5 Overall, this visit was pleasant. Interior is very open and clean. Workers seem to be hard working. Including the cooks in the back. Price point is fair. I was really hoping to love this place and that it would be similar to Din Tai Fung. Which I supposed menu items are almost with a cheaper cost. They packaged the to go meal very neatly. However, the flavors of what I ordered was just so so to me. It was not anything spectacular. I will definitely come back to try the noodle soup because that looked really good. So I'll give them another chance-just didn't think that to-go would taste as good. read more
2 years ago
Around lunch time (late afternoon) the place was nearly empty, with a few exceptions. The ordering process was really easy. We got three orders of Number 6 and instead of the drink we ordered the hot sour soup side with it. By the entrance doors they have the sauce station which is for the most part-- clean. They have the option of a garlic sauce, soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, and a chili sauce. We had the og dumpling which I think is meat and cabbage. The yellowish dumpling has corn in it. And the other one is filled with kimchi. My fav was the corn one. The kimchi one was NOT for me. But if you like kimchi (as is and a bit sour/fermented strongly) ...you'll like it. Overall, yummy and fulfilling. Will come back to try the veggie one. The prices were decent! read more
Ordered for dine in and waited nearly 35 minutes for our food, turns out they packaged it to go and no names were ever called. -1 Lots of parking and lots of seating. Clean restrooms and great prices. Fried pork chop: 2/5, soggy Dumplings: 3.5/5 Oolong milk tea: 1/5, oolong powder mixed with milk read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
Paid by card. Bafang Dumpling is in the same plaza as Sunmerry and offers a lot of plaza parking. I've been here several times, weekdays and weekends, and it's usually busy but the line goes quickly and there are always places to sit. The staff is nice as well. I've tried the wonton soup, signature noodles, mala noodles, potstickers, pork chop, and old fashioned noodles. I like the wonton soup, mala noodles, and potstickers the best. They provide a good portion of noodles so they are very filling. Overall I would recommend this place and would go back. read more
Counter service spot with modest prices. I got the #1 combo (12 potstickers and corn chowder). The food I tried was just alright. Perfectly serviceable but nothing exceptional. Potstickers are relatively high quality, but not any better than a good set of frozen potstickers from the asian grocery in my opinion. Corn chowder was also just alright. It's got little pieces of ham, mincemeat, and carrots in it. Service is relatively quick and it's an alright place for a quick, affordable meal. read more
1 year ago
I was skeptical because I expected an over-hyped and over hyped dumpling restaurant but I was pleasantly surprised that it's a really casual, really solid, affordable place to get good lunch. I love their Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The beef is delicious! The dumplings and pot stickers are great too and really affordable but it's the soup the keeps me coming back. Be warned, the soup is a really large order, maybe enough for 2 to share. Also, give a little time for your order to come out, about 10 minutes? But it's worth it. read more
Dumplings are ok -- not any better than frozen dumplings from the grocery store. Also couldn't taste a significant difference between the three different fillings. The corn chowder was wholly unappetizing. I love corn but this soup was so overly sweet, and personally the gelatinous texture threw me off. I feel bad if that's how it's supposed to taste, in that case it just isn't for me. I wouldn't order their dumplings or soup again, but am interested in trying the noodles and potstickers. read more
1 year ago
Ordered chicken and corn dumplings, and a combo with potstickers and signature noodles. It was okay, wouldn't go out of my way to go back but wouldn't say no to revisiting. I will say it was pretty affordable as both my husband and I are for 20 bucks. read more
Came here on Sunday around 230pm ish and there were a lot of parking spots and tables available. It's very clean and cute restaurant. The service was quick and food came out fast too. Oolong boba milk tea was ok but it's less than 5 dollars so it's not bad for the price My favorite out of all was bafang noodles. The noodles were chewy and spice was good for me. Wish there was some proteins that came with it. My next favorite was spicy wonton but it's pretty small. But flavor was pretty good Chicken was just ok and so was potstickers. read more
1 year ago
Came here for the first time around noon, the service was amazing. The self order kiosk was so easy to use and the food came out within 10 minutes. The restaurant was clean and bright inside. Plenty of tables to sit at. Food was authentic and amazing, good prices too. Can't wait to come again read more
We are so happy that ba fang opened in our neighborhood! The food here is awesome and so delicious! And it's so fast as well. Usually we will order for takeout, but eating in the store is also a great option. My favorites to order are the Taiwanese beef noodle soup, Kimchi, potstickers, the corn soup, and the signature noodles. read more
Tried this restaurant for the first time, food was good specially veg pizza stickers. Spicy signature noodles were spicy, but I have to add garlic spicy sauce to enhance the flavor. Veg dumpling flavor was ok, but I think it was not too hot like I have tried other places. Location is good, lot of empty parking spots and also they sell frozen dumpling to try at home. It's a self serve, and service is not too bad. Will visit again to try new items from the menu. read more
1 year ago
I was worried the Mala BNS was gonna be too spicy but it wasn't! I thought the noodles were super flavorful which rarely happens anywhere. The broth was also complex and reminded me of my beloved boat noodles. Plenty of beef (fatty tender pieces too), healthy amount of cilantro and pickled veggies, and bok choy. Finally, I decided to also get the potstickers bc my eyes were gleaming with hunger. They're filled with delicious meat and veggies. I found it super yummy to dip it into the broth! I was so full afterwards. Prob didn't need to get the potstickers but it was just too good to skip. read more
I think we need more premium quick service ethnic restaurants like this one! Ambiance is simple, white, and clean. You're for the food, not for a dance club environment. Good tasty Taiwanese dumplings that have a delightful crunch at the bottom, but soft and chewy up top, and filled with a lovely blend of pork, cabbage, onion, and gawd knows what else. Not the best dumplings ever, but delicious! The wonton soup was simple, hot and savory, packed with wontons, and satisfying. All this for $14. What's really nice is that when you order, the cashier machine does NOT ask for a tip! What relief in this day in age of overtipping! Granted, there is no service...your order at the counter or table, pick up your own food when your buzzer goes off, and grab your own table and bus your own sauces and water. So it makes sense why there is no tip. For me, that makes this 4 star eatery into a 5 star eatery. (Side Note: I HATE it when food trucks as for tip...there is no service there, nor is there free water or bathrooms!) read more
8 months ago
The food is always amazing here. It's fast and fresh tasting. This is basically an Asian fast food place but the food is always fresh. Wish American fast food places were as fresh as this! Definitely go when it's raining because it's empty and quiet or go during the week. The service is fast and friendly as well. read more
I've been here 2 or 3 times, I usually get Combo #1 with potstickers and hot and sour soup, or Combo #4 with potstickers and their signature noodle. I really like the potstickers, they're always hot, crispy, and flavorful (though a bit oily). The hot and sour soup is also good, though last time it was on the salty side. I tried their signature noodles for the first time and it was delicious, the noodles had a sesame flavor and the sauce was good. The beef noodle soup also looks good when I see other people order it, I'd definitely like to try that next time. It's usually fairly crowded when I go (last time we went was for dinner on a Friday), but the line moves quickly and there's usually open seating. The prices are also very reasonable, especially for the combos. As somebody else mentioned, the machine does not ask for a tip which is very rare/refreshing these days. I would definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try! read more
2 years ago
This was definitely one of the places that I had bookmarked to dine in. I'm always on the lookout for fast, casual restaurants, and I finally got to try this establishment. Bafang Dumpling's first installment in San Diego is situated in Mira Mesa. This place is the place to go to if you're craving Taiwanese dumplings, potstickers, noodles, and soup. Signature Potstickers and Dumpling - There was more cabbage than meat, and these didn't give as much flavor as I'd hoped. Wonton Soup - A simple dish with a flavorful broth. Chili Pepper Fried Chicken - This was just okay. Tip: If you're with someone, have them grab a table while you order since tables fill up quickly. Since we wanted to grab a table quickly, we didn't wait for someone to wipe down the table. I cleaned it myself with some napkins and hand sanitizer that was at the register. Trashcan is located at the back. I saw a lot of ppl who were headed to the front next to the sauce station, thinking there's a trashcan in that area. Since we were sitting nearby, we had to redirect ppl to the back where the trashcan was. Overall, this was an okay experience for me. read more
Tuesdays: UCSD and SDSU ID holders get 10% off. It is located in the same lot as other really good restaurants and bakery. There will be plenty of parking available. When you walk it, it looks like a mall food court. You can order on a touch screen kiosk to the right or walk straight in and order at the counter. The menu is pretty simple and not too busy. They have plenty of seating for big or small groups. I ordered combo #8 because I wanted the pork chop. The pork chop was well seasoned. The noodle was bland and the noodles were over cooked. There is a sauce station near the exit with the water station, and you can add more of the sauce in the noodles but still felt very mediocre. I also added sesame oil but that didn't make a difference. Not bad but not good. The down fall for this meal this time was that although very thin, the pork was not cooked all the way through for the center pieces. Good thing I was looking while eating. The beef noodle soup was also pretty mediocre. It wasn't bad but wasn't great. They did taste like food court food. Their signature potstickers were also very normal. They were thin and not crispy or super juicy. Once again, they weren't bad but not out of the ordinary. There is an area where you place your empty dishes and trash so make sure to clean after yourself before leaving. This also made it feel like a food court. read more
If you're looking for a quick dumpling fix this is the spot. The service was fast and efficient even on a busy night. The resteraunt it self is pretty big and lots of places for you to sit. Don't come in here thinking like it's going to be like din tai fung, cause it's not! Definitely will come back when I'm craving dumplings read more
Tried this place on a Sunday evening at 6pm. It was fairly busy, all the tables were taken but eventually some people got up. You buy your food and then find a seat- it feels more like a takeout restaurant than a sit-down one. Overall, I was pretty disappointed with the dumplings and food in general. I wasn't a huge fan of their dumplings and potstickers. They had some good flavoring in there, but I didn't love the textures of them. The potstickers didn't have a crunchy bottom and the dumplings were a little slimey/soft. Got the hot and sour soup and was also disappointed by this- it doesn't taste like a traditional Chinese hot and sour soup. Not hot or sour. My favorite dishes were the noodle dishes! If it weren't for the noodles I probably would've rated this place lower. The old fashioned noodles were soo yummy and tasty. The noodles are nice and chewy and flavoring is perfect. The pork chops are also good so if you get anything I would get the noodles and pork chops! I was also impressed by the soy wild mango drink. It tastes like a mango sago drink. read more
4/27/24. The bottom line is that they serve sensational snacks here. 4/10/24. Signature Potstickers ($11): the top of the noodle was crisped, while the bottom was nice and soft. The prominent flavors came from both the white and green onions. This reminded me of the Ling Ling chicken and veggie potstickers from Costco. Thus, this was a 3.5/5 stars for me. Chili Pepper Fried Chicken ($5.99): this was not spicy, and the batter had a medium thickness with an extra crunch. This seemed to be a Taiwanese version of kaarage chicken, 4/5 stars. Pork Chop ($8): the pork chop was juicy and tender with a light batter. The only knock was that this is a small portion. Nonetheless, this was a perfect pork chop, 5/5 stars! The potstickers took about 45 minutes to be served; however, the cashier apologized and provided a complimentary black iced tea. That thoughtful gesture made the wait bearable :) read more
1 year ago
More of a fast casual restaurant, perfect if you're in the area and craving some tasty Chinese food! They have a nice dining area with plenty of tables, but it can get super packed (at least when I went on a Sunday). I ordered the signature noodles, which was yummy on its own but definitely needed something extra on the side (like dumplings, veggies, etc.). I don't think I adjusted much of the sweetness for my mango drink, which turned out to be way too sweet. I'll come back next time and probably go for 50% sweet or less. Prices are relatively reasonable for the area. Order came out very quickly for me, despite a long queue. read more
2 years ago
I'm a big fan of fast, casual restaurants. Bafang is a great choice when you want some dumplings and noodles but don't want to go to a sit down restaurant. Food (4/5): I tried the combo #4 which included 6 postickers and the signature noodles. The potstickers were pork and cabbage and while the bottom was crispy, my personal preference is for a thicker skin on dumplings. The signature noodles had a good chew. I didn't finish all the noodles, as it felt fairly oily and a bit one note after while. Service & Ambiance (5/5): Order on a screen and pick up your food when called. The food took a little longer than I had anticipated but not a big deal. Lots of tables. You pick up your own sauces and bus your table. There's a tray return at the back by the restrooms. read more
Place was not bad. A number 1 is 12 dumplings and a soup or drink. I opted for the soup. The hot and sour soup was a bit spicy. The dumplings were filling. It was very busy during a Thursday lunch rush. If you have a dumpling fix this is your place. read more
This place is a bang for your buck! Super affordable dumpling spot. Most combo meals run about 12-$16 depending on what you get. The dumplings were good and well priced but imo not spectacular which is why it's 4/5- however with the price considered it's still great. The soup was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I'd definitely recommend the side order of spicy wontons, they were really good! The teas were also delicious if you want something refreshing! Service was fast and I like that they always have a self order kiosk if you don't want to wait for cashier. This is more so fast dining, the inside is big but this place seems to be packed nonstop around dinner time so it may be best or grab and go! read more
Visited 6/14/2024 Today I was looking through my going to eat here someday San Diego list and decided to give this place a try. I didn't have much faith that it would be much to brag about but you never know. First impression was a Food Court feel but something was different. It was 2:30pm and there was a mass amount of people crowding in the door. Every table was taken and people were watching for anyone to leave. I just had to find out what this place had to offer. It's a fairly large place with lots of seating and lots of parking. The Menu is not super large but enough to choose from. The prices were on point and the serving sizes were good. So far so good. As usual I ordered more than I could eat so I could sample a variety of the menu. I'm glad I did. I ordered, The #4 Combo meal. Signature Potstickers and Signature Noodles. Only $12.75 And The #6 Combo Meal with Bafang Dumpling Bowl and Corn Chowder. Only $13.50 12 Dumplings 4 of each Type. Also a Side Order of The Spicy Wonton's Only $5.50 Everything was so much better than I expected. First this place isn't known as the best Dumpling in SD. But they sell thousands of dumplings and potstickers every day. There were loads of people enjoying the food in the short time I was there today. That says a lot about this place. All I can say is I enjoyed everything I tried and will for sure come back again for more. I recommend giving it a try for less than it costs to eat at McDonalds https://www.bafangdumpling.com/ read more
Date of most recent visit: February 3, 2024 Gyoza, mandu, potstickers... I love me a good dumpling, and I was excited to try out Bafang Dumpling's first San Diego location! The story behind the chain is a good one; the founder was a struggling mechanic in Taiwan, and in order to make ends meet, his wife would tutor kids in their home after school. She would cook dumplings for the students to munch on before lessons began... and when word got out about her cooking, the couple decided to open up a restaurant. Over 1300 locations in Asia later, Bafang Dumpling is now looking to expand into the US market. At Bafang, their potstickers are cooked on a griddle, giving them a rectangular shape while letting the bottom a crunchy texture. The traditional dumplings are cooked in boiling water, and have a unique shape that looks like yuan-bao (gold). Both are excellent, especially with the garlic sauce on the condiment/water cooler counter. On our most recent visit, my lady and I ordered the Soy Awesome (pudding, red bean, grass jelly, and taro) and Soy Tiger Boba drinks, both of which hit the spot. I've also had their hot and sour soup, and they nailed it (especially on a cold day). So, why the four-star (or in this case, 4.5 star) review? Easy... the wait times. On my first visit, it took me twenty minutes to receive my order of a Combo 1 (12 potstickers and a hot and sour soup - $12.75). On our most recent visit (6 potstickers, 6 dumplings and two drinks = a little over $20), it was 15 minutes, and we ended up dining outside as the place was PACKED. Not to mention the water station hadn't been filled. And yet, I'd still like to go back to try the noodles, the Taiwanese fried pork chop, the wonton soup, and xiao cai (side dishes). Looks like Bafang Dumpling is a winner in Mira Mesa! read more
2 years ago
Excited for this fast, casual dumpling spot in Mira Mesa! Service can be as quick as 15 minutes in and out, or as long as 30 min. My most recent visit was on a Friday night so it was packed, the line was out the door and I waited about 20min in line and 10 minutes waiting for the food. It seems very difficult to get a table so I always take my order to go. Definitely recommend getting some sauces from the sauce bar while waiting! They have black vinegar, chili sauce, garlic sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. it's not the cleanest area since it's always so busy. The food is quite tasty for being a fast casual spot. I thought I would not get full from the dumplings but I was wrong, they can be quite filling. The bafang dumpling bowl filled me up, especially since I ordered with soup. food ordered: - bafang dumpling bowl (combo 6): it is a nice combo to be able to try multiple flavors (chicken & corn - corn is very flavorful, signature - my favorite, had great succulent flavor, and kimchi pork - I liked it but wished the kimchi was more sour. It comes with a drink or soup and I chose hot and sour soup, it was surprisingly delicious and hearty! Plenty of tofu pieces, pork, and veggies. - bafang pork chop: pretty good pork chop, I enjoyed the flavor and breading, and comes with a few pickled veggies. I took this home and ate with the rice. - soy wild mango: a nice, light refreshing drink, a good amount of sweetness and not overly sweet read more
I have a friend who I regularly try new places with and when I saw this was coming I forwarded it to her. She is Taiwanese so I was looking forward to getting her opinion. We arrived and parked relatively easily. The line was short and we perused the menu while we waited. The room was big, bright, open & airy. I ordered the signature pot stickers with the hot and sour soup and a side of the fried chicken. She ordered the signature noodles and the pork chop with the lemon tea. A table opened up as we finished ordering so we went to sit down. The table was covered in sauce but there was no one tending to the dining room. We had to ask to get the table wiped down. After a wait, someone came and cleaned the table. We grabbed various sauces and sat at the table. Our buzzers went off and we collected our orders along with chopsticks and napkins. I really enjoyed the pot stickers, she was less impressed. I thought they were flavorful. The hot and sour soup was hot in temperature and flavor but not too hot. Next, I tried the fried chicken it was lightly crunchy and juicy. The dipping sauce had a lot of flavor and a bit of spice as well. My friend said the signature noodles were bland, I tried them and agreed. The pork chop was similar to the chicken with a different breading. I would give it 3.5 stars if half stars were an option. We liked our meal and agreed if we were in the area we would come here again to try other items, but it likely wouldn't be a destination trip for us as there are places we like better. read more
New dumpling place in Mira Mesa. So you order at the counter, grab a buzzer, and pick up your food when ready. There is ample seating but gets full during peak lunch time hours. Reminds me of a food court. There is a sauce station where you can get your own dipping sauces. I was surprised to see that food were reasonable priced. I mean I got a 6 order of dumplings with a boba drink for a little over $10! That's unheard of these days. I'd definitely come back here for a quick snack or lunch. read more
Total value for money here. Can't on a spontaneous anniversary dinner date because we had a last-minute change of plans. On a Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. and the place was still full! We've seen a line at this place ever since it opened and I can totally see why! Got the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - REALLY DELICIOUS. It was hot and steamy but not piping hot where you can't drink it at all. The perfect hot temperature where you can slurp it down and actually enjoy the soup. Good amount of beef in there as well and the beef was very soft and flavorful on its own too. Appreciate that there was bok choy and definitely appreciate the volume! This was a really big bowl and a good one to split between two as well and try some other options on the menu. Bafang Special Dumplings (pork and cabbage) had quite a nice flavor. I was A little confused and thought it might be the kimchi and pork dumplings but these were different. It didn't have that kimchi tanginess. Also went really well with the garlic sauce. Veggie Potstickers - They had a nice flavor but I would have prefer the dumplings because these were a little too oily. Like I could see the amount of oil in the container and on the potstickers as well. And gave me a little bit of an uneasy feeling. read more
Bafang is a great place to visit for a simple meal! I ordered the Signature Potsticker + Signature Noodle combo (only $12.75). It's a great value deal, though I would love if they had options on the menu to add meat / vegetables on top or on the side since the noodles are pretty simple. The noodles were a little bit salty but my friend said that other times they've come it was okay, so maybe it depends on who's working. Potsticker portions are pretty generous with 6 large potstickers and were tasty. There's a large free parking lot outside and plenty of seating inside, but when it gets busy it may be harder to get seats for a larger group. It's a good spot to come hang out with your family or catch up with a friend! read more
I remember when I first moved to Mira Mesa there was a 4 screen movie theatre here. I spent lots of evenings here. Now there is Bafang Dumplings. Mini won ton soup had cute mini sized won tons. Loved the meat which appeared to be marinated pork. The soup was tasty and likely loaded with msg as I was pretty thirst afterwards. Pork chop was breaded and had the bone removed. Flavor was ok. I think I'll go for 2 won ton soups next time. 2nd visit I ordered the Bafang dumpling combo with won ton soup. Dumpling texture was interesting. One side was pan seared and the other wasn't. It was a little chewy. My favorite dumpling texture is deep fried with the skin crispy all the way around. Loved the flavor of the filling which was part pork and the rest cabbage. Mini won ton soup was delicious and salty just like my first visit. 3rd visit I tried the beef noodle soup. Noodles were smooth and had a mild flavor. Bok choy was fresh and crunchy. Beef was mostly tender except for one piece that was 25% tendon and hard. Daikon was soft and had a mild flavor. I liked the flavor of the broth and there was a good amount of beef in this dish. Bafang Dumplings is pretty good. I'd visit again if I need a break from my go to spots. I prefer the won ton soup at Golden Chopsticks and I prefer the fried dumplings at Khan's Cave. read more
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Any vegan options here?
YES -- big time! The "veggie" dumplings and potstickers are 100% vegan, along with the Bafang signature noodles, the sesame noodles, and the spicy ma-la noodles. LOVE THEM ALL.
Any chicken or fish dishes at Bafang?
There are corn and chicken dumplings and potstickers, as well as spicy fried chicken.
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