Follow up Update: I honestly didn't expect the store manager to personally reach out to me, proactively issue a refund, and offer me a gift card. When I originally shared my experience, I simply hoped the restaurant would pay more attention and make sure something like this wouldn't happen again. Just because I ate the food and was fine doesn't mean everyone else would be as fortunate. I wanted to bring attention to the issue so the restaurant could take extra precautions and, at the same time, protect its customers. Originally, I planned to give the gift card to a friend whose husband recently passed away. Unexpectedly, the store manager gave me an additional gift card specifically so I could give one to my friend. That meant I received two gift cards in total. To me, this is a beautiful cycle of kindness. One thoughtful gesture leading to another. On behalf of my friend, thank you so much for your kindness. I believe a good company is not defined by never making a mistake, but by how it responds afterward. A good business takes responsibility, listens to its customers, and approaches problems with a sincere attitude and a willingness to make things right. Instead of avoiding the issue or shifting responsibility. I truly believe Bafang Dumpling can continue to grow and establish a strong presence throughout the United States. I also hope more people will discover and support the brand. And here's the funny part: before I even went to pick up the gift cards, I had already placed another order for my lunch AND dinner! I guess actions speak louder than words. That's my way of proving how much I really do love Bafang Dumpling! Thank you again for taking my feedback seriously and handling everything with such a positive and responsible attitude. read more

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We arrived 30 minutes before they were closing. Faux pas? Yes, but everything else around was closed. We ordered our food and shoveled everything down before closing time and got out of there. We get it, closing time is closing time. My issue is with the state of things. The employees were already in shut down mode, and were busy chatting when we walked in, when the dining area was so dirty. The condiments were low, there were no forks, trash everywhere, etc. Sticky tables, floors, condiment area. Restrooms in disarray. They almost gave our food to the wrong people as well. Inattentive and irresponsible workers. If HQ cared, they'd bring in a manager and get some of these young workers to shape up. They bring absolute shame to the business. There is no reason to be standing around chatting when a few of them could have been cleaning. Food wise, the potstickers and noodles were good. DO NOT GET the dumplings! They were just lumpy boiled flavorless dumplings. No amount of sauce can help them. Place is spacious. Needs better employees. I'd get their potstickers again. read more

Very disappointing customer service. We arrived about 20 minutes before closing and were told that we could only order our food to go. We were fine with that and purchased our food. Since there were still several people inside, we started eating there. At exactly 10:03 PM, the employees told us we had to leave because they were closed. I completely understand that businesses have closing hours, but the way the situation was handled felt very rude and unwelcoming, especially considering that we had arrived and placed our order before closing. I also work in a restaurant, so I understand wanting to finish a shift and go home, but I would never make paying customers feel like they were being kicked out just minutes after closing. Unfortunately, this experience was enough for me not to return. I also would not recommend this location based on the customer service we received. read more

Practical option and yummy. Relatively healthy. The interior is clean and spacious. No muss no fuss quick eats. read more

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Love coming here for work lunches. It gets really crowded around lunch time so I definitely recommend pre-ordering online. Their signature noodles and beef dry noodles are amazing but I find the potstickers a bit too oily and heavy. Get their noodles! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This place is soooo good! I didn't expect it to be this tasty and the service is quick. I was meeting a good friend for lunch and she suggested dumplings. I walked in and messaged her it was busy. She reassured me that the line goes quickly. She was not wrong. Also, she told me how there is no tipping, very similar to places that are out of country with no tipping. That was interesting. I got the braised pork chops and signature dumplings. My friend got the signature noodles and signature potstickers. She let me try her noodles and it was full of flavor. Next time I want to try the fried chicken and the beef noodle soup. read more

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Great spot for a quick bite or something warm! The dumplings and potstickers and juicy with a sauce bar on the side for garlic sauce, soy sauce, chili, vinegar options. The beef noodle soup is packed with tons of cilantro, tender beef and springy noodles. The service was fairly quick to get the food with a good amount of seats available indoor and outdoor. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Bafang Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Came back again specifically for the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. The broth is flavorful and the beef is perfectly tender. My only dislike is that the noodles were a bit soggy this time. During weekday lunch hours, expect a short line, but it moves quickly! read more

Located in Santa Clara Square, parking is plentiful but availability is limited. The line moves pretty quickly. 4. Signature noodle and potstickers (4/5): so delicious. The noodles were super chewy and the sauce was good too. Good spice level that made it very enjoyable without suffering too much. Weird that our order was split into 2 pickups but overall a pretty organized system. You get a pager and it goes off when your order is ready. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Bafang Dumpling has some delicious food at a good price. read more

Bafang Dumpling - 4. Signature noodle and potstickers - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I love the Mala noodles! I did a take out order. These are Szechwan pepper noodles - they cause a numbing effect on the tongue. Since it was a to go order, I don't have any comments about the ambiance. I will need to go back with a group of friends, so I can try more dishes! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Spicy Mala Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Bafang is a massive Taiwanese QSR chain, and the experience feels more like fast food than a dumpling shop. The pork-and-cabbage potstickers had thin wrappers and an attractive crispy lattice, but the filling was bland and tasted mass-produced. I called in my order 20 minutes ahead, yet they were already lukewarm when I arrived. Frankly, I've had better frozen dumplings from Ajinomoto. The hot-and-sour soup contained plenty of tofu, mushrooms, pork, and bamboo shoots, but lacked vinegar, white pepper, and chile heat. The Sichuan wontons and signature noodles were much better and traveled well. Also, beware of the parking. The lot is chaotic, with drivers fighting over spaces, double-parking, and blocking aisles with their hazards on. Between the disappointing signature dumplings and the aggravation of getting into the plaza, I wouldn't return. read more

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I highly recommend this spot! The food is comforting and satisfying. I ordered the signature noodles, pork chop over rice, and beef noodle soup. The signature noodles were chewy and had a nice spicy kick. My favorite was the pork chop over rice. The pork chop was marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, and there were also pieces of pork belly that were tender and fatty. The dish came with sliced cucumbers and pickled mustard greens, which complemented the pork really well. This was the most balanced of all the dishes I ordered. Lastly, the beef noodle soup had a light broth that wasn't particularly deep in flavor, but it was overall quite oily. The meat portion was generous, and the noodles had a nice chewy texture. The interaction with staff is minimal. You order with staff at the counter but you pick up the food yourself and bus your own table. The restaurant is very spacious and there was plenty of seating. read more

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Stopped by Bafang Dumpling and really enjoyed it! The restaurant is clean, bright, and welcoming, and the potstickers were absolutely delicious with a crisp on the outside and a good filling. For all my dietary restriction buddies, the ingredients for the signature potstickers contain pork, cabbage, and green onions/chives. I actually had to dissect one to figure it out since it wasn't obvious at first and the ingredients are not listed on the menu. Service was great and the ordering/pickup is very well organized with a pager system. I also tried the pork chop, which was tender, flavorful, and made for a really satisfying meal. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

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Love that Bafang Dumpling is a fast casual spot so we can satisfy dumpling cravings quickly. Their online ordering system is also super easy and quick so you can place your order ahead of time and then grab and go, or dine in at one of the many tables. There's also a condiment bar where you can dispense your own sauces as needed, and all utensils and bowls are self-serve. You can't go wrong with any of their dumplings or noodles. We got a couple of combos and a rice box, and the dumplings, potstickers, and noodles definitely hit. The wontons and rice box were underwhelming, but we needed a safe food for our toddlers (rice is life when you're a small human). Overall, pretty good experience. Ample seating and space inside, easy ordering, and tasty food. read more

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The first Bafang in California opened near the run down Puente Hills Mall. I've been there a couple of times. I knew that they were like a fast food restaurant serving up some fast and cheap food. It surprised me that we decided to try them while on a recent business trip because I've never been impressed. I was impressed with this location. They are located in a nicer shopping center in Santa Clara with a Whole Foods and lots of nice restaurants. Surprisingly I visited twice on a recent business trip because I wasn't too hungry and didn't want to spend too much. Parking is almost impossible for this restaurant. Bafang was less then 5 minutes of driving from my hotel, but took over 20 minutes of looking for a parking spot. The dumplings and potstickers have a pork and cabbage filling. All the Taiwan natives in Southern California say it reminds them of Taiwan. I'm not a native. I think they are okay and won't go out of my way for it. Their combos are nicely priced for a cheapskate like me. With the hotel feeding my wife and I half a dinner, we didn't have to order much. I liked their noodles more than their dumplings. I don't like their cabbage filling. When you want cheap, you get cabbage. They are in a good location where you can't park in the evenings. The food is cheap and okay. I might visit again when on another business trip in the area. read more

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I came here with a couple of friends and we decided to order a bunch of things to try: - pork chop w/ pork belly rice bowl - bafang signature noodle - signature dumplings - signature potstickers - corn chowder We liked the potstickers the most but they weren't crispy but food came out pretty fast! read more

Bafang Dumpling - 6 Signature Potstickers Corn Chowder Bafang Signature Noodle Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice 6 Signature Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I made a DoorDash order and I was excited to try them out. I've never been to Bafang, based on what I heard about the congested parking situation and the crowded patrons, so I'm really glad that I can give them a try without the burden. The experience with the food was just ok. I ordered a mini wonton soup and a pack of 6 signature dumplings. The wonton soup tasted ok, the soup got the umami flavors as you get from MSG, but I had no MSG reactions afterwards; unfortunately, all the wonton were broken. The wrappings were thin, but they all broke, leaving the meatball fillings floating around. The steamed dumplings also tasted ok. Although the wrapping looked thick, it didn't have that chewy gluten texture that I dislike. I found the fillings tasted fine, but there's this sense of air and space b/w the wrapper and the fillings. My friend echoed my feelings and said she always felt like not eating enough substances when eating their dumplings for hot pot. I also tried one potsticker, not bad, but potstickers are just not great for take-out, as they easily lose the crispiness, and the oil could overwhelm the dumplings. I'm not happy with their take-out packaging, as all the potstickers were left in various boxes without markings. We were so confused by which was which, and my friend had to sniff inside each box to find her kimchi potsticker. lol I also tried a piece of beef from the beef noodle soup. The beef was soft, but it lacked flavor compared to Flaming Ox. read more

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Bafang Dumpling is a popular restaurant chain from Taiwan. This location has been open for a couple months now. I recently got the chance to dine here for dinner with my SO and friends. ORDER/REGISTRAR The staff are pretty busy. The employee that took our order was friendly and professional. SEATING After you order at the registrar, you find your own table to sit at. Also, you clean up after dining with several trash stations with tray carts, etc. FOOD - Bafang Signatue Potstickers x12 - Pork Chop with Briased Pork Belly Rice Bowl - Wonton Soup Everything was made fresh to order. We waited about 10-15 minutes for our food. Everything was delicious and tasty. The potstickers were crisp and the filling was well seasoned and flavorful. The rice bowl I ordered was comforting and tasty -- I love the pickled mustard greens and sweet pickled cucumber slices. Overall, it's a solid spot to enjoy Taiwanese comfort food. Next time, I'd like to try the Taiwanese beer noodle soup and explore other flavorful dumplings on the menu. read more

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Decided to try Bafang after some of the hype died down and in the late evening to avoid any potential waits. Two of us had: combo 7 $14.50 -mini wonton soup -bafang signature noodle 6 signature dumplings $6.95 fried pork chop $9.25 OVerall, OK meal. Wonton had too much wrapper. Noodle was way too saucey and overcooked. Dumplings were ok (too much dough) and pork chop was avg. Pricing wise, relatively reasonable. Nice ambiance inside. Food came out really slow for some reason, but maybe because we went in late. Limited parking in the plaza. read more

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Amazing TW dumplings!!! I have been there multiple times already. their bento with pork cutlet was super amazing too. Totally worth a visit. Service: it's like a food court style. You order at the counter and you'll come back to pick up the food. Tips: remember to mix your own dipping sauce! Lots of tables inside and out. It's right near Whole Foods and a huge parking lot outside. parking can still get competitive at busy hours... read more

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This is another one of the chain that I had to round up the score as I couldn't give it a three half star. Been meaning to check this out for a couple months now. Decided to come by after catching a movie at the nearby theatre. Very spacious and clean place with a fast food/self service business model. You ordered at counter, pickup the food which comes in paper containers that you can dine there or take it to-go. Their signature noodle was really good in terms of the noodle texture and flavor. Noodle has the right level of chewiness and thickness which I like. It was very flavorful with mild spiciness and not too oily. I also had their veggie potstickers. It was not bad - a little on the oily side and I would love it if they had it more crispy on the outer wrap. As for dipping sauce, they have multiple sauces (garlic, sesame, vinegar, soy) on the counter for you to mix to your liking. The only thing I would not recommend ordering was their hot & sour soup which doesn't look nor taste like a hot & sour soup at all - in fact tasted weird in my opinion. My husband was disgusted with the soup. read more

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Good spot for something easy and quick. Food wise I would say is pretty average. The rice bowl is mostly rice. I hope there were more veggies and variety to it. The beef noodle is a bit too salty. The place does have a lot of seating and feels like the Chinese in n out. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

First impression of this place is open, spacious and bright. It's a cafeteria-style that you order at the counter and find your own table. When your food is ready, you go get it at the counter on your own. Food is so-so, not as good as the hype. All the food we received are not served hot (temperature-wise). They're slightly luke warm and seems like it's been sitting around for awhile, and not freshly made. We ordered: - Signature Potstickers: They're not crispy at all. We can tell the pot stickers bren sitting around after being cooked. They're not freshly made to order. Very disappointing. - Signature Dumplings: They're ok, nothing special that I can't get anywhere else. Dumplings I got from other restaurants were served piping hot, but not here. - Pork Chop with braised pork belly rice: This is probably the best dish out of all. The pork chop is flavorful and tender. It comes with a little bit of preserved veggies. There is some sauce that flavor the rice too. However, the dish comes in room temperature and the rice is too hard (may be because the rice isn't served hot) - Bafang Signature Noodles: It's slightly spicy with a kick to it. Noodles are cooked well and chewy. There is no meat in this dish. The garlic sauce at the counter is very good to use as a dipping sauce for the potstickers and dumplings. Overall it's a big disappointment. Was hoping this to be a great dumpling place with a convenient location. I really wish all food were freshly cook to order and served piping hot. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I came here upon the recommendation of some friends. The portions are generous and the hot and sour soup is quite good. If you work nearby and can walk it's a great option. Parking can be a bit tight. Clean. Order and pick up, fast food like. read more

Good place and location for those who work across the street at a tech company too cheap to provide you free food. Also, why the vaulted ceilings? I kinda wish a KBBQ or smoke-heavy restaurant moved in here instead to take advantage of that. You could totally eat dumplings and do acrobatics in here, no problem. There is so much space for it. The beef noodle soup was okay. The dumplings soup was pretty good, I like how extra savory/oily the clear broth was. The dumplings were alright. The dry noodles were very good. Overall 3 stars, I wasn't wow-ed by their food offerings other than them having a Pepsi soda fountain that was self served and that the place was very nice and very clean. I heard about this place a year or maybe two ago when they opened one in Irvine. I didn't have the chance to get to try it because it was hella packed and that plaza down in Irvine just gets absolutely slammed at certain times of the day (they had also just opened a HEYTEA across from it down there as well). read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Everything is just okay; nothing was bad but I felt like it was mediocre comparatively (to Taiwan lol). You order at the front, get a buzzer, and sit down. Food comes out on a tray for dine-in, but in to-go containers. Pretty casual which is nice. It's bright and relatively large inside, which is good because it got packed on a Saturday night. I would consider this fast casual Taiwanese food - potstickers, dumplings, a variety of noodles (cold and hot), etc. There are a few combos where you can save .50 to a buck ish, compared to ordering individual items if what you want to order happens to be in a combo. We got a few combos to try, the only item we didn't try was the beef noodle soup. Pork chop was pretty good; sweet, pounded flat, not too tendon-y. Chicken wasn't great, lots of tendon-y pieces. My parents liked it more than we did so they said they'll be back for the beef noodle soup. My corn chowder was completely cold, which was disappointing. Mala noodle was also bland; I tried to doctor it up myself with the sauce bar. Mala flavor was weird, not numbing or mala whatsoever, I should've stuck to their classic noodle. The dumpling/potsticker fillings are simple; we got the classic pork cabbage, but there is also corn, kimchi, etc. Relatively bland. The dough wasn't anything to write home about either (not QQ or anything). They just tasted like run of the mill decent frozen potstickers - hence - I was surprised that there were people buying their dumplings in bulk (they sell frozen bags in bulk at the front) There is a sauce bar with garlic soy, chili, soy, vinegar. Garlic soy was not garlicky whatsoever - thought there would be more flavor to the sauces. Overall, not bad, just confused as to why it's so packed for the mediocrity. Seems like everyone is nostalgic for Taiwanese food (most of the patrons seemed to be Taiwanese). read more

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Nice location, very clean, and workers were helpful as a first timer. Everything I ordered was delicious but my favorite dish I have to come back for is the wonton soup. The broth was light, flavorful, and had a hint of lemon. The wontons were great as well. Sesame noodles were good, a little thick and heavy but great flavor almost like peanut butter. Potstickers were great and crispy too. read more

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It's been a little while since I've popped into a BD - but was a nice surprise here in San Jose area. This was much larger than the one in SoCal (Torrance) near my home - and it was filled nearly all tables at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon- always a good sign! I tried the rice bowl with braised pork belly and it was quite delicious- since I hadn't seen that on my local home menu recently. Food was ready in 2-3 minutes and service was quick and efficient. A great alternative to get something "fast" and yet feel bit healthier than most other places and options. Will be back to try the noodles next time (and some dumplings which I know are always great!) read more

Bafang Dumpling - Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The combos are the way to go! You're basically getting a soda or a soup for $1 when you break it down. Speaking of soup: get the hot and sour soup! The four of us really enjoyed this. The corn soup was boring. Noodles: The old fashioned noodles were good. The mala beef noodles we got were super spicy even though we ordered mild. We actually got this one by mistake, but were too lazy to tell them the order was wrong. The beef was not tender either. Wouldn't order that one again. The fried chicken was tasty: crunchy and seasoned with five spice and served with a spicy dipping sauce. The signature dumplings were great: nice wrapper and the pork and cabbage filling was moist and flavorful. I wish the potstickers were as crispy as they looked, but unfortunately they weren't. I love the condiment self serve bar complete with sesame oil, garlic sauce, vinegar, soy sauce and chili oil. I'm not one to point out being eco friendly usually, but this place is not: lots of waste going on with all the containers. Fast casual here. You have to bus your own table and there was no one to wipe it down at the turnovers. read more

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I liked this fast casual dining spot. It's located at the corner of the Whole Foods plaza. You order and pay first, and I liked how efficient they took my order. There was no tip option which was a nice surprise. My food was around $12 which was priced pretty good/cheap for the bowl of food I got.The parking garage across the street offers 3 hours of free parking. Otherwise, there is parking in the Whole Foods plaza but it's hard to find a spot during prime meal times. The only issue I had was that it seemed they forgot or lost my order. After a while, I noticed the people who were in line behind me received their orders and were eating, but I was still waiting and my buzzer never went off. I went to ask the worker after 30 minutes, and he couldn't find my order at the kitchen/prep area, so he took my receipt and mentioned they'd make mine next. All in all, I waited around 40-45 minutes for my pork chop with rice dish. read more

Very spacious with high ceilings, quick service, takeout concept but indoor seating, self-serve drinks and sauce station. Food: . Set 4 (Signature Noodles, Signature Potstickers) - flavorful, tolerable spice, noodles can be a bit oily from the chili oil near the end. Wish the dumplings was crispy on both sides. . Beef Noodles - flavorful, savory, would definitely get this again~ read more

Bafang Dumpling - Food - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Bafang Dumpling is located in Santa Clara Square Marketplace. We went on a Saturday, got there around opening at 10am. It was nice and empty. Bright, clean and spacious. We placed our order with the cashier and she provided us with a buzzer. It's open seating and they offer indoor / outdoor seating. We went to grab some self serve condiments while waiting for our food. There was chili sambal, soy sauce, garlic sauce, vinegar and sesame oil. Water, utensils, napkins and togo containers are self serve too. It took about 10 minutes for our food to be ready and everything was packed in open togo containers. We ordered.. #4 COMBO BAFANG SIGNATURE NOODLE + 6 PIECE SIGNATURE POTSTICKERS $14.75 -the signature potstickers were pretty good, nothing too special. I enjoyed the dumpling skin with the slight pan sear. The signature noodles had a light mala flavor but blandddddd. The noodles were overcooked and there wasn't enough sauce to coat them. 3/5* SESAME NOODLES $7.95 -sooo bland. Noodles were overcooked. The sesame sauce had no flavor and there wasn't enough to coat all the noodles. 1/5* KIMCHI & PORK POTSTICKERS (6) $6.95 -okay, you can tell there's a kimchi flavor but nothing great. The dumpling skin is thin and has a nice sear like their signature potstickers. 3/5* CORN & CHICKEN DUMPLING (6) $7.25 -yum! Enjoyed the sweet corn bits and the filling was tasty. The dumpling skin wasn't too thick either. 4/5* HOT & SOUR SOUP $4.50 -came out piping hot. Pretty solid, had all the components of a hot & sour soup, but lighter. 3.5/5* CORN CHOWDER $4.50 -yum, came out piping hot too. It had bits of corn, carrot and ham. Similar consistency to hot & sour soup. Light, yet creamy. Slightly sweet yet savory. Very comforting. 4.5/5* All their sauces tasted salty for us..even the chili. They just didn't go with any of our dishes. So we ate everything without them. You bus your own table / trays when you're done. Overall, okay. Good for a casual bite. Would get the corn and chicken dumplings, signature potstickers and corn chowder soup again. They also offer online ordering, so you can order ahead for pick-up. They sell frozen dumplings by the pack, comes in 20 or 50 dumplings, ranging from $13.50-$30. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Tried a lot of their items and most turned out to be just okay, with only the bafang taiwanese noodle soup to be the best of the bunch and the one that is worth getting. The beef noodle soup had lots of beef and tendons, all cooked down nicely. It was tender and flavorful. The soup was rich and hearty, with pickled veggies (suan cai) to balance the flavors out and bring in authenticity. The noodles had good chew to them. Getting spicy on the side was nice as you can add to your liking. The signature potstickers were okay, not really crispy or flavorful filing. The signature dumplings were better and had a nice chewy dough wrapper. Good with sauce. There was a sauce station for vinegar and soy sauce, etc by the drinks area. The mini wonton soup had tasty wontons, but the soup was kinda bad and very greasy with no flavor to it. The corn chowder is such a skip, very bad, thick starchy consistency and flavor overall. If you ever go to Taiwan, the McDonald's corn soup is leagues better in taste and consistency. The bafang pork chop was okay; tender. Not the crispy type of pork chop, more like a braised texture. The old fashioned noodle was flavorful and chewy. Maybe like a soy sauce noodle? It was good, but very oily. I was hopeful more things would taste better, but unfortunately a little disappointed. If you order a number of combos, be sure to check if you got everything, as one of our items was missing. The staff was helpful and fixed it no problem. read more

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Bafang Dumplings. For a restaurant that literally has dumplings in its name, the experience was unfortunately very underwhelming. The overall flavors were quite bland, and both the dumplings and potstickers lacked the depth and seasoning I was expecting. They also seemed slightly undercooked, and the potstickers were especially disappointing since they had no crisp on the outside at all. While the interior ambience was actually very nice--spacious, clean, and comfortable--the kitchen area appeared somewhat crowded, which raised some concerns. I also noticed that they sell frozen dumplings and potstickers, which made me wonder whether the dishes we were served were freshly made or simply reheated. We ordered a combo that included hot and sour soup, but the soup arrived lukewarm rather than hot, which was another letdown. After taking it home and reheating it in the microwave, the soup actually tasted better, which says a lot about how it was initially served. Overall, the restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, but the food itself fell short of expectations. For a place centered around dumplings, I was hoping for more bold flavors, better texture, and a more satisfying dining experience. Maybe I'll come back for the noodles next time. People seemed to be ordering it. read more

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New in the Bay Area, Bafang Dumpling is a casual spot from Taiwan, known for decently good and affordable dumplings and potstickers. Favorites include beef noodle soup, and crispy potstickers, with combos providing good portions and allows you to try a bunch of items. Food tasted average but I enjoyed the good value and quick service. It was so easy to place order and self collect. However, it is tough to find seats in large groups. Parking is also tough in the plaza, thankfully the garage nearby has free 3 hours of parking. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Mala Beef Noodle Soup (Spicy) - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I got the Combo 4 that came with the noodle and the 6 potstickers and for ~$16, it's an okay deal. Maybe I would just eat a bowl of pho or something but the food here wasn't that bad. Everything was up to par and I would come back if I suddenly craved potstickers. It's a pretty light lunch too. It's also kind of like a fast food setting, which I didn't expect. read more

Bafang Dumpling - 6 Signature Potstickers and Signature Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

[Food] Takeout - Combo #1 12 Signature Potstickers + Hot & Sour soup ($14.75): Potstickers were good and crispy. Hot & sour soup tasted a bit bland, sweeter, and more healthy compared to the usual taste in other restaurants. I would get this combo again but would try with the corn chowder since I've never tried that. - Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice ($12): Interesting as the pork chop has more of a sweet flavor imo. Still good but I was looking for a more savory pork chop. - 6 Signature Dumplings ($6.95): Decent flavor, not too lean or fatty. - Spicy Wontons ($6.95): Oooh definitely got a kick! I'd say this is a true medium spice so if you can only handle mild, maybe skip or grab a drink! Yummy imo though! Great flavor with the chili oil! My favorite out of the whole order. [Overall] - I first had this at one of their Hong Kong locations and fell in love so I was super excited they were opening up a location near me! Unfortunately I do agree with majority of the reviews that said Asia and LA locations are better than this location, so I was a bit disappointed. I'm hoping they can revamp their recipe and make it better! - Despite my review I would still come back again because of the price and overall flavor of what we can get around this area. - Another thing is that I did forget to grab some sauces before heading out as I thought they'd be in the bag. So don't forget! read more

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Pretty good bang for your buck! We came this morning and ordered a #4 signature noodle & 6 potstickers for $14.75 and a #12 pork chop with braised pork over rice for $12! Signature noodle is a liiiiiittle spicy but not bad at all but there's no protein! It's a noodle with a sauce but still yummy. The potstickers are good and light and not too oily. The pork chop and rice was definitely worth it! They gave a lot of braised pork and pork chop on top. We'll be back to try other things. There's a LOT of seating inside in 2-4 people tables and our food comes out quickly with a buzzer if you're eating in. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Bafang Signature Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I came during lunch time on a Sunday and it was pretty packed. There was one worker at the cash register and the line was very long and slow when there were other working standing around doing nothing. Our food took almost 20 minutes to come out and the people who ordered before and after us already got their food. I ordered the combo 4 to share with another person since weren't that hungry. The amount of food was great and would be plenty of food for one person but really lacked flavor... I would rather go to dumpling time to satisfy any dumpling or noodle craving... read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Bafang opened up 5 min from work so I had to be there first day of soft opening. I got there at 11:30am and the line was at the door. Took about 30 min to order and food was ready in 15-20 min. My friend's order was ready in 10 min. Fast forward to a month later, they have online ordering available! They'll deactivate it when it's too busy, but order early and you can grab & go! Pro tip: park at the garage across the street and walk over. The place is spacious and bright. Plenty of seating. They have two lines: center is for dumplings, potstickers, noodles, soup, etc. The left side of the shop has a line for the box lunches/dinners. Choose carbs: -fried rice -steamed rice -stir fried noodles *get it "ba so mi" style topped with bean sprouts & braised pork belly! Choose meat: fried pork chop or fried chicken Choose a veggie: -sautéed green beans -broccoli cauliflower -Brussel sprouts They now sell the sweet pickled cucumbers for $4.50. Items I've had: -Potstickers: signature pork -Dumplings: signature pork, kimchi & pork, chicken & corn -Signature Noodles -Dry beef noodles -Fried Pork Chop Braised Pork Belly Rice -Lunch boxes with fried chicken/pork cutlet, fried rice, green beans, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, the ba so mi noodles *Don't forget to get some sauce near the soda machine! They have garlic sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili. Favorites: Signature pork potstickers, kimchi pork dumplings, fried rice (!), ba so mi noodles, Brussel sprouts Love their fried rice! Grains are so plump with a slight chew like at those classic hole in the wall places. I might just have to get a box tomorrow for lunch. Service has always been very polite & accommodating. They trained their workers well. read more

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