New restaurant in Alhambra - located in the Bakesic structure. We ordered a bunch of dishes but the highlights were the hot and sour fish and their pan fried buns. I would skip the beef roll and their XLB because they were cold and underwhelming. The restaurant was busy so service was definitely lacking. We did not have the correct number of plates and utensils and our cups were all give to us extremely dirty (I wish I took photos). I had go to and get utensils myself. I also had to stand up and pay because no one would come get the check. They also got our order wrong but they were so busy that I just wanted to leave instead of complaining. read more

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Came to Bao Master over the weekend with hubby for the first time. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have all the items from the menu I saw from online, because I wanted to try their Dan Dan Noodle. One other thing was while we were eating, I did feel like one of the servers kept rushing us. I was obviously still eating our food, and first she brought the check asking us if we wanted to pay, but then she said we could our time. Then as I was literally eating the last bite of my soup, she came and asked if we were ready to pay yet. That was a bit irksome. Anyway, they do offer a small tray of appetizers including seaweed, woodear mushrooms, and roasted salt peanuts. You order by scanning the QR code on each dining table and all dishes are submitted through a ChowBus link. We ordered more of their baos and dumplings to try their namesake and thought it was all fairly decent. They have a huge bottle of the sweet black vinegar to use for xiaolongbaos on each table, and soy sauce. -Hot & Sour Soup (for two) was okay. Not sour or spicy enough for hubby & I's preference so we added a little of the table's vinegar to our bowls for taste. -Kurobata Pork Soup Dumplings were good. Pretty thin skin and good soup content. Best eaten right away when hot, not as good cold. -Pan Fried Kurobata Pork Buns were standard. -Spicy Shrimp & Kurobata Pork Wontons, were not spicy. Mild flavor with either a light sesame or peanut sauce and chili oil. We added the table's vinegar to taste. -Garlic Sauteed String Beans were standard. You have to order rice on the side, wok dishes do not come with it. Portions are a little bit on the small side, but we enjoyed enough to merit another visit. Will be back to try other dishes. read more

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The service here is amazing, the food is nothing like you'd expect because the flavors differentiate from every single dish you taste. It's nostalgic, amazing, different texture, flavor in every dish. The service here is very great because for complimentary food, they had red bean and potato porridge (thank you master cook Jose)! You'd be in a good coma in about 20 minutes. The owner is amazing, since it wasn't busy during this time, she spoke to us, made us feel at home and connected with us. You can tell the love with the conversation is the same when set cook people cook food with meaning and love. Just know the love and respect customers feel is exactly what people talk about when coming here! We will continue to be back! Thank you Nina with your bright green shirt, sitting down with us and making us feel welcome with my fiancé Ruby read more

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Hole in a wall, with a very nice interior decoration. Definitely a level up from din tai fung. The menu have a large selection but you will need to order through the phone. Service is really fast and I highly recommend ordering as you want because the food comes out really fast and all together. Highly recommend getting the xlb and noodles. Parking entrance is next to the place. read more

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Been wanting to try this restaurant and finally had a chance today by ordering to go. First off, their opening time is listed as 11 am but no one picked up the phone the 3 times I called between 11 and 11:25. They finally picked up around 11:28 AM, and even then, I don't think they were ready for customers. Their computer wasn't ready yet and they didn't have all their menu items available. I ordered a pork dumpling (the XLB), pan fried pork buns, house special Chinese pork burger, and the classic scallion oil noodles. I was told my order would be ready in 20 minutes and not surprisingly, 20 minutes later when I arrived, it was not ready yet. I ended up waiting an additional 10 minutes before my order was ready. Portions are pretty small here but food tasted pretty good. Their pan fried pork buns are really juicy and flavorful. I want to come back and try their other noodles though. Their to go boxes and bags are also pretty fancy looking. read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Got that dumpling craving and was nearby so gave this place a try. This place has that giant soup dumpling so if you like social media food influencing, give it a try. I personally didn't try but I got a bunch of other items and it was delicious. Price is a little higher but the quality of the food is good. Staff is really nice and made sure to tell me that the dessert, congee, and red bean rice soup was free today. The sign says $2.99 ayce for that part, so not sure if it's only free on the weekdays. But glad it was free for us. Also, definitely try the signature dishes like house special Chinese burger and the crab meat scallion noodles. If you're like me and like a little spice, ask for chili oil! The place also has calming Chinese music that I like so it was a relaxing meal for me. read more

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When searching new restaurants in the area, I found this interesting dumpling place called Bao Master, located in Alhambra at the corner of Main St and Garfield Ave. This restaurant is located where Kyoto Gyukatsu and Habit are, but it is in the back of the mall and isolated to itself. Nonetheless, I visited to give it a try. We went on a weekend, and were seated quite quickly. The staff are very nice. The restaurant has a cozy vibe to it. We ordered through QR codes, which is quite trendy these days. We ended up sharing some pan fried soup dumplings and some shanghai rice cakes. There were some peanuts and pickled vegetables complimentary, which were nice. The rice cakes were not too salty and the flavor was solid. The pan fried soup dumplings were quite juicy but a bit small. Overall, solid dumpling restaurant for San Gabriel Valley. read more

Bao Master - Pan fried Kurobuta pork buns - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Came here on a Thursday night for a quick carb fix. We ordered an assortment of dumplings and a stir fried noodle. I was surprised that the food wasn't overly oily/ greasy and lighter on the salt. The stir fry noodle was definitely lighter than typical even in color. The wasn't particularly busy with plenty of parking spaces in the lot behind. There is also an ayce congee section in the restaurant for $2.99 which had three porridge options to supplement your meal. read more

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This is a welcome addition to the Alhambra area. When I visited the restaurant was quite busy, even for a Friday night but we were seated quite quickly. The interior of the restaurant is well lit and has a modern aesthetic to it. Dishes we ordered were the pan-fried dumplings with pork and shrimp, pork rib fried rice, and crab roe scallion noodles. The highlight of the meal was the crab roe scallion noodles, the texture of the noodles was firm and springy and the crab roe offered a nice distinct flavor. The pan-fried dumplings were also good; however, the fried rice was a bit lacking in flavor. I think other places around the area such as Good Alley or Thumbling make a better fried rice. However, I am glad that this place opened in Alhambra as it's close to home. read more

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Newly opened Chinese food with really tasty dishes and friendly service. I came to try out their soup dumplings since I heard lots of good things about this place. There's a parking lot attached to the building, so there shouldn't be an issue finding parking. The interior is very new and modern, and there's plenty of tables for varying size parties. We ordered everything from the pork soup dumplings, the large pork and crab dumpling, pan fried dumplings, fried rice and more. Everything was really flavorful and seasoned well. read more

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I like this place. We went for a late lunch and it wasnt too busy (5 tables eating). Love places you order from the phone but always bad for elder generations. I am surprised that day a lot of bao dishes wasnt available considering it is a BAO MASTER. We ordered a few things to try - potstickers, XLB, scallion oil noodles, and the oversize crab and pork soup dumpling. XLB - 5/5. Potstickers 4/5 (it broke a bit too easy), scallion oil noodles 6/5 (yes, it was good), and oversize pork soup dumpling - 3/5. It was a bit fishy from the crab roe, i dont have a problem with it but im sure others would. Its tucked off the street of Main where it is not that obvious to spot. But the place is spacious and modern. Oh there is an AYCE porridge station, looks kind of delicious so maybe next time. read more

I took my mom here to celebrate her birthday (my mom wanted dumplings) and I wish I took her somewhere else. We didn't had to wait long on Saturday, but service could of been better. So we ordered the foods via the QR code. The food came before they gave us water. Not off to a good start. We ordered a few items, cucumber salad, beef noodle, pork XLB, gluten wheat appetizer, beef rolls, and fried wagyu bao. Out of all the dishes, the wagyu bao was the best. Everything else was mid. But I will say, the cucumber salad we ordered was weird or just maybe not to my taste. The cucumber salad was super sweet...it had a sweet soy sauce taste. It was so sweet, in my opinion that i thought I was eating a dessert dish. Later on, it got pretty busy and it was hard to catch our server for additional items (soy sauce, extra napkins). We also ordered a drink togo and that took forever to come out. Didn't notice the ambiance much, but when you walk in at the store front, you'll see a mascot statue that reminds me of the din tai fung mascot. Overall, this place wouldn't be my first choice for dumplings since we have alot of other options in the area. read more

Bao Master - Cucumber salad - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Seriously? They keep opening up hot and new and this place is on fire the good kind. Service is great and this could packed during lunch or dinner so be ready. Dumpling is amazing, thin skin and meat is flavorful. We ordered variety and most is great, beside the lowest point goes to the onion pancakes. Sponges tofu mushrooms is excellent, beef stew is a bit light but still good. Dumpling is excellent also. Damn all overall is great. congrats guys and hopefully will last forever. Oh price point is perfect, not expensive read more

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I recently visited Bao Master and really enjoyed the meal. The tomato braised beef rice was one of my favorite dishes. It tasted like it was made with real tomatoes instead of a heavy tomato sauce, giving it a fresh, slightly tangy flavor that wasn't overly rich. The beef was tender with a nice bite and paired well with the rice. We also tried the soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, beef wraps, and braised green beans. Everything was freshly prepared and flavorful. The complimentary sweet congee was a nice surprise, especially the mung bean & barley and red bean & purple rice varieties--they were smooth, lightly sweet, and a perfect way to finish the meal. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and the staff were friendly throughout our visit. Overall, it's a great place for family meals or casual dining if you're craving Chinese comfort food. read more

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Their xlb was great! I also liked their scallion noodles! Their pan fried dumplings were crunchy at the bottom and nice and soft at the top. It was nice to try their large xlb where they give you a straw to drink the soup inside. It's hard to eat the skin so it makes sense why generally they make the xlb small. The service was friendly and they let me bring in my dog! read more

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Finally went to try the newly opened Bao Master and enjoyed the XLB! The kurabota pork and crab xlb was very flavorful and had a good ratio of filling and wrapper. Also tried the extra large soup xlb and it was so fun to eat. They give you a straw to drink the soup inside but just need to be careful as it's very hot. Service was fast and friendly. A great place to eat with family or group of friends! read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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We came in after craving some soup dumplings and we are so glad we decided to give this place a shot. Really enjoyed the appetizer that they give before you order : the salted toasted peanuts , salted edamame and the woodear mushrooms. 8/10 Braised wheat gluten in sweet soy 8/10 Soft and well marinated mushrooms and tofu that is flavorful and not too sweet. Crab meat noodles 9/10 Flavorful and the crab meat is yummy and nicely portioned for the price you get. Pan fried kurobuta pork buns 10/10 Nice and crispy underside and juicy pork filling and with the soup , it makes the dish more appetizing. Big Mac crab meat and kurobuta pork soup dumpling 7/10 Soup is really yummy and delicious. Nice amount of crab meat but I wish there are some more pieces of the pork meat. Very quick service and friendly staff even if you don't really speak Chinese. Elegant and luxe interior , perfect for hanging out with friends and/or family for some yummy food. read more

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Saw this spot before it opened and wanted to check it out! The experience was overall just okay. There was no wait and you order via QR code. They served us a little dish of mushrooms, seaweed salad & peanuts. Things we ordered: - Cucumber salad ($6): To be honest, wasn't a fan. The cucumbers weren't crispy and there wasn't any depth of flavor.. It just tasted like soy sauce. Portion was also very small. - Pork pot stickers ($8): Got the job done, was good but nothing special. - Scallion Oil Noodles ($10): Again, portions were pretty small. Noodles were just okay.. It was giving instant ramen. - Spicy shrimp and pork wontons ($12): The sauce was good, nice spice. - Pork and crab xlb ($18): A premium price for the crab but you can't taste it. The soup dumpling itself was really good but I would just order the pork ones. Overall, everything was beautifully plated but really small. Our order also came out very sporadically and not all at once. We finished all our food and waited an extra 10 mins after our table was cleaned up until our XLBs came out. ~$65 meal and no one was full. Unfortunate. read more

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The shengjianbao is not cooked. Raw pork and raw dough...Please watch out if you eat here. this is very unsafe to eat!! 生煎包里面是生的！！生猪肉生面会食物中毒的好吗...麻烦商家走点心 read more

Bao Master - Raw dough - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Been waiting for Bao Master to open and finally got to try it today. The restaurant is small but clean and modern. Everything we ordered was delicious. They seem to be in a soft opening phase, so the service wasn't quite there yet. We had to ask multiple times for basics like soy sauce, chili oil, and sauce plates; the only thing provided at the table was a bottle of vinegar. That said, the prices are extremely reasonable. The total came out to about $80 after tax and tip for six items, which felt like a great value for the quality. Overall, I'd highly recommend this place. It's officially my new favorite soup dumpling spot in Alhambra! read more

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First time here! Wait time on a Sunday about 15 minutes. Ordered the soup dumplings (6) and the oil noodles. Forgot what it's called but so yummy! Everything is so tasty! I'll for sure be a returning customer :) read more

Bao Master - Classic scallion oil noodles - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I went to Bao Master during their soft opening. I have walked by this restaurant many times during its construction. I was very happy to see that they are now open for business. There is a cute Bao (bun) character at the entrance to the restaurant. The interior is very nice; simple and elegant. Here is what I think of each item I had: (1) soup dumplings filled with pork - very average. Not bad but not spectacular. (2) boiled dumplings with pork, shrimp and chive - the filling were a bit undercooked. The ingredients tasted fresh, but it was too bad it was undercooked! I think cooking it one more minute was all that was needed. (3) pork and vegetable steamed buns - the outside is good but the fillings need more meat. It was filled with mostly vegetables and very little meat. (4) pickled greens and pork noodle soup- lots of pickled vegetables but not much meat. The broth is okay. (5) Tiramisu milk foam black tea - tastes okay. Not too sweet which is how I like it. But not enough milk foam. I can tell that the ingredients are fresh. But everything tasted very average to me. Some dishes need more meat. I was disappointed that it is not better. The to go box is very pretty but it is difficult to close. I think the servers should assist with the leftovers rather than just putting the boxes on the table and walk away. They just assume people can figure out how to close the boxes. There was not much service since the menu is online. You are expected to scan the QR code on the table and place the order via your cell phone. They bring you the food to your table when it is ready. The interactions with the server were minimal. He did not even come to ask how is everything. Since it is soft opening, they must be still working out the kinks. I might go back to give them another chance to impress me. read more

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Took the grandparents for lunch here. It was good. It all tasted extremely similar to aunties kitchen a block away... The ordering system is the same and everything. We got green beans, noodles, and dumplings. Everyone liked everything. read more

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This place was such a let down. When I saw that they had the viral crab roe noodles, I decided to come here for dinner with my bf. The place look well decorated but knowing that they had just opened 4 months ago, you'd think that it's poorly maintained and decorated with cheap materials. Because how is one restroom out of order and the only other one working doesn't have a door handle but instead you have to pull it open with a zip tie. Anyways, we ordered via tablet and got the Chilled Cucumber with Yuzu Sauce, Spicy Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Wonton, Crab Meat & Scallion Noodles, Kurobuta Pork & Crab XLB, & Sautéed Garlic String Beans. Chilled Cucumber with Yuzu Sauce: 0/5. The cucumber looked it has been marinating in the fridge for more than a week. Didn't taste fresh. Had no crunch nor was there any yuzu flavor. Also, it looks nothing like the photo on the menu. Spicy Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Wonton: 1/5. Drenched in peanut sauce and that's all you taste Crab Meat & Scallion Noodles: 2/5. Not enough crab, not much flavor, noodles were overcooked, very oily. Kurobuta Pork & Crab XLB: 4/5. Pretty good. Had a good amount of filling, lots of soup and really thin wrapper. Sautéed Garlic String Beans: 3/5. The flavor was good. I like the minced meat but the beans were not fresh. In conclusion, I would not be back or recommend this place. There are plenty of good XLB restaurants in the area and this was not one of them. read more

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Trying this new restaurant during their soft opening. The cucumber salad was good with a unique taste to how they were marinated. The black mushroom appetizer was also good but the more you ate, the stronger the flavor profile got. The spicy beef noodle soup had a different profile taste than all the others we've tried, the flavor seemed subtle. I really like the chili wontons, that's my favorite dish. Customer service was good, you placed your order from QR code on the table. read more

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Bao Master in Alhambra Freshly handmade and steamed-to-order soup dumplings Only $3.99 for xiaolongbao Follow Bao Master and get free healthy congee This Shanghai-style restaurant is seriously so good read more

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Service and ambiance are good. But the food is just average, nothing would make you want to go back. The crab meat & scallion oil noodles is too salty, yet the house special Chinese beef burger has no favor. The pan-fried wagyu buns are too small and the pork and crab soup dumplings is just ok. The dishes are pretty small and not worth the price. I wouldn't want to go back. read more

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Decided to bring my family to try this new(ish) spot. We are big Good Alley fans, so that was the bar. Shanghai rice cakes 2/5 way too salty and wet for a stir fry dish, would rather order this at other places Crab roe scallion oil noodles: 2.5/5 perfumed slightly with crab, needs more crab flavor. Don't really taste the scallion but the noodle texture is good. Family said it's very fishy tasting and they really didn't like it but it's not super off putting to me personally. I mixed it with a bit of vinegar and it was better. Pork soup dumplings 4/5 slightly sweet from the broth, tender pork Red oil dumpling 1/5 filling is good but why is there sesame paste ????????? I did not like this at all. Chinese burger (did not personally eat) family said it was one of the best dishes. Crispy dough and flavorful filling. Pan fried bao dumpling 生煎包 4/5 pretty solid! Filling is tender and super soupy, outside is half shallow fried so it gives a contrasting texture. I personally don't really care for this style so I'll never rate it super super high. Crab and pork soup dumpling 4.5/5 very soupy best of the spread Solid customer service with lots of parking. I would choose to go to Good Alley or DTF. read more

I give Bao Master a 3.5/5. This restaurant was pretty delicious overall but there were some things that could use improvement. There was no wait on a Thursday afternoon and parking in the nearby plaza was easy. The restaurant interior was nicely decorated and the tableware was really nice. They seated us (2) right away and gave us free snacks to enjoy. The seaweed was delicious and slightly tangy, the black fungus was a little sour, and the peanuts added a nice crunch. The pork xiao long bao came out first and weren't bad but wasn't as pork flavored as I thought. They were alright. The spicy beef noodle soup came out next and was pretty delicious. I liked the soup and the beef was super soft and tender. The beef was my favorite part of my meal. The bok choy was a little bland and tasted watery. I wish they soaked in the soup better like the sour veggies, those tasted a little better. The noodles were firm and we preferred if they soaked up the soup flavor a little better, but the soup was flavored nicely and wasn't too spicy. They tasted better when eaten together. The fried dumplings weren't bad and came out crispy, but I wish they had a little more juice in them. Overall, we paid $55 for 2 which was a little pricey for a lunch but we did take some noodles home and most of the fried dumplings so it was worth it. The service was also pretty nice and we were tended too nicely. Overall, it was a nice spot and the food was good. read more

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Best alternative of Ding Tai Feng! Try their buns, juicy dumplings, and fried noodles. Foods are good; environment is clean, quiet and beautiful. Price is very affordable. read more

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Let's check out this Jiangnan-style restaurant that opened in LA late last year! The space is still very new and clean, without the greasy feel that some traditional snack shops can have. And one thing I noticed during lunch: there were lots of grandparents dining there, and they all looked like regulars. I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but restaurants that are popular with older customers are usually pretty good, and the prices tend to be reasonable too! 【Kurobuta Soup Dumplings】 My first test for any Jiangnan restaurant is always the classic pork soup dumplings. And right now they're on special for just $3.99 a basket! I honestly can't remember the last time I saw that price in LA. Next time I come by myself, I'll probably order two baskets and pair them with their free porridge for the perfect meal. The wrappers are fairly thin, and each bite is full of soup. You can definitely tell they're freshly made. 【Giant Crab Roe & Kurobuta Soup Dumpling】 Alhambra finally has one of these! Whenever I'm back in Suzhou, I buy one and sip the soup while walking around. This version is generously filled with both crab roe and pork. After drinking the soup, I like adding a little vinegar and enjoying the filling. So satisfying. 【Crab Roe Scallion Oil Noodles】 And thank goodness they don't use sea crab! The noodles are springy and the flavors are very balanced. My husband likes mixing in a bit of vinegar, which cuts through the richness and makes it even more delicious. 【Shanghai Three-Delicacy Shaomai】 This is exactly the type of shaomai I grew up eating. When I first moved to LA, I honestly wasn't used to Cantonese-style siu mai at all. The sticky rice on top is packed with mushroom and pork flavors. Absolutely unbeatable. 【Pan-Fried Kurobuta Pork Buns】 Proceed with caution! These are incredibly juicy and packed with soup. You really need to eat them while they're piping hot for the full experience. The bun itself stays soft and fluffy. Very satisfying. 【Shanghai Wonton Soup】 After all those carbs, I needed something warm and comforting. The broth has to have seaweed, dried shrimp, and scallions to feel authentic. The wonton wrappers are thin, but the filling is surprisingly generous. Lately I haven't been eating much spicy food, and this bowl somehow reminded me of my life before moving abroad, when I ate light, comforting meals every day. 【Pork Chop Fried Rice】 The fried pork chop has a slight Japanese-style vibe to it. I expected the fried rice to be fairly standard, but it ended up being a pleasant surprise. And one more thing! They offer three different kinds of porridge for free refills, and none of them are pre-sweetened. You can add sugar yourself if you'd like, which feels healthier and more thoughtful. It's a small detail, but I really appreciated it. read more

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First time here. You're informed to order by scanning the QR code on the table Food is good. Taste and Presentation is good but I was comparing every dish with the ones from DTF / PP pop My favorite was lobster seafood dumpling. All the other dishes were ok read more

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Clean and new restaurant with good, authentic food. Everything came out quickly and the staff was rather attentive and polite. Had their large soup dumpling that you sip with a straw as well as the stur fried green beans, shanghai rice cakes, beef rolls, and pan fried pork baos, everything was delicious read more

Bao Master - Pan fried pork baos, beef rolls, shanghai rice cakes, stir fried green beans - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Decided to stop by here for a business meeting lunch. Ordered a few of their dumpling dishes and overall I would say it's okay. We ordered the pan fried bun, fried pork dumplings, xiao long bao, hot & sour soup and some appetizers. The flavor of the filling is good but it's nothing special. The pan fried bun had some juice inside but the dough was way too thick and didn't have a great texture. Fried pork dumplings were good, skin was thin and it was super crispy. Scallion pancakes were disappointing, portions small and I would describe the taste exactly like the frozen supermarket ones. Hot & sour soup was pretty bland, it was neither hot or sour. Service was pretty good for a dumpling restaurant. People kept checking up on us throughout the meal which was nice. The location is brand new so the interior decoration is very pretty. Space is clean and very modern. read more

Another XLB and beef noodle soup has popped up and this time, in Alhambra! Got their kurobuta pork/crab XLB which was my favorite. The scallion noodles were a bit too mushy for my liking. Can't go wrong with the cucumbers. Decor is nice and mondern. Overall okay but I personally prefer the quality and taste of Prince Dumpling, Good Alley, or Mr Dragon. read more

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Awesome appetizers, Baos and dumplings! Great service! Clean, relaxing atmosphere. They gave my daughter a mini Labubu blind box. So cute! read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Checked out the newly opened Bao Master right next to Sprouts and Burlington. The first thing you notice is how fresh the space feels. The interior is super modern and really brightly lit, which is a nice change of pace. The ordering process is a breeze; you just scan the QR code, and the food starts flying out of the kitchen pretty quickly. The menu definitely gives off Din Tai Fung vibes, but they have a few unique items that set them apart. The Food Breakdown * Giant Xiao Long Bao: This thing is massive! It's incredibly juicy with a clear crab meat flavor. My only gripe is that it felt a little "skinny" on the actual meat filling, I was hoping for a bit more pork and crab inside for the size. * Sticky Rice Dumpling: This was the absolute winner for me. It tasted exactly like the ones you find on the streets of Shanghai. Seriously authentic and a must-order. * Pan Fried Rice Cake: Loved the soy sauce glaze on these. Great texture. * The Classics: We also grabbed the scallion pancake and hot and sour soup. Both were solid additions to the meal. Pro-Tip: Parking Don't stress about the busy lot in front of Sprouts. They actually have reserved parking spots in the back, so it's super convenient. I feel this is a great new spot for a quick dumpling fix in Alhambra. I'll definitely be back for those sticky rice dumplings! read more

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The food here is decent, but not particularly memorable. The cucumber dish feels like it's trying to replicate Din Tai Fung's version, but it doesn't quite hit the mark--definitely a different level. The xiao long bao are good, though again, not comparable to Din Tai Fung. One of the main reasons we come here is the convenience--there's usually little to no wait, which is a big plus. The restaurant itself is modern and well-designed, and parking is very easy with plenty of spaces in the structure. Service, however, is just so-so. Our server wasn't very friendly and didn't smile, which made the experience feel a bit lacking. Overall, it's a decent spot for a quick meal without the long wait. We'll likely come back and give it another try. "Try to avoid the sweet and sour soup and 上海粗炒, but if you really like it... let me know if they are getting better . " read more

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Food was alright. I was expecting something similar to Mama Lu but it wasn't. Went on a weekday around 2pm and it was slow. Service was attentive but the food was lackluster in my opinion. From the cucumber appetizer to the XLB, I was left disappointed. read more

Hardware: 4 stars. Restaurant is new and clean Softwares: service 0-1 star. Came here at 7:15pm on a Sunday place was 1/4 full. But still took the waitress over 5 min to look up & seat us. One of the 2 female waitress looked miserable and angry (板铁脸). We asked for booth seat but were rudely told they already cleaned that section and didn't want to seat anyone there. Food: 2.0 lack luster. Some of the comfort foods I looked forward to are no long available. No tomatoes egg noodle. No kung pao shrimp etc.. Hot & sour soup: bland, not sour, not savory. Shrimp xlb: surprisingly good. Spicy cabbage: for bizarre reason they put sh*t tons of sugar in this dish. It's sickly sweet but spicy & numbing at the same time. Perhaps it's a Shanghainese failed attempt at creating the most basic Szechuan dish Crab roe noodle: ok but noodle was too soft n lacked bite. Bamboo bun: for supposedly "bao mastet" this was pure insult. Mostly dough w very little mystery filling (see photo). In summary, Plenty of sheep in sgv to rip off. For this sheep, I'll be sheared once and will not be returning .. read more

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