Service 9/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 Food 7/10 Food was good, I would say not as authentic as I had hoped but it was good for my cravings read more

Crystal Dumplings - Service 9/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 Food 7/10 - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Interesting concept: fast food serving a small selection of good to excellent dim sum for reasonable prices. Crystal Dumpling is located in one of those ubiquitous strip malls found all over Little Saigon and OC KTown in Garden Grove. It is located in the heart of the latter, and was fairly empty when we stopped by for lunch on a Tuesday. There is parking available in the large central lot, but the spots in the center are meant for tiny cars (not very wide)...small door dings seem to be the price one pays for shopping/dining here. Once you enter, you realize there is a fast food register in front, with the small menu above. The young woman worker was very friendly, and explained to me what type of Boba was in the HK iced tea. We placed our order, and was told that the XLB would take 20 minutes. We paid and then found a place to sit. In about 10 minutes, we got two of our dim sum with drinks, and then the XLB came 10 minutes after that. All were delivered to your table. HK Lemon Iced Tea ($5) - crystal boba is basically a jelly and were too big to suck through the given straw. There's a reason why boba straws were invented. Pork Shrimp Shumai ($5) - 4 big pieces. came with a vinegar dipping sauce. The meat was very coarsely ground. Loved the texture and flavor and would get this again. Shrimp Dumplings ($5) - 4 pieces. It was fine, decent amount of shrimp. A lot smaller in size than the shumai. Pork Soup dumplings ($8 for 5). Got 2 servings of this for a total of 10 dumplings. What was very clever was that each had its own aluminum serving dish, so sharing was easy. Plus if you messed up and tore the skin, the juice would just pool in each dish, which you could immediately finish. It's the same dish that usually houses mini custards. As for the dumpling itself, it was good. The skin at the top was a bit thick and doughy, but there was plenty of soup in the dumpling. Came with a ramekin of soy sauce...would have loved sliced ginger in it. One negative thing was that the table surface was very sticky. Probably could have used a good wipe down, but the stain/glaze was badly worn as well, so not really sure if that would have helped. There is a section where you can pick up chopsticks, napkins. And you bus your empty containers yourself. read more

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The inside is very spacious and clean. I love the decor and how it feels very cultured! The service was really fast and nice. Food was very fresh and delicious but banh cuoc tom was not the best compared to other places and shu mai was a little mushy texture. But tripe was delicious! Also green thai tea was delicious. read more

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My favorite item at crystal dumplings are the mushroom chicken bao and spicy wontons. Both are extremely flavorful and the to go service is really fast. You'll have your food nicely packaged, hot and ready in under 5 minutes. The inside is decorated with colorful murals and the workers are really friendly. read more

Food comes out fast and hot. I don't think the soup dumplings are that authentic. They were okay. But the environment is nice. Feels like I'm in china. Service was pretty fast considering it looks like only two people are working. The shrimp rice rolls are also pretty good. read more

Crystal Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The food was delicious and the service is really nice. Love this place so much. Will be back

We wanted to love it, and the actual place looks really cute and clean, but the food is just ok. I was between 2 and 3 stars bc we just weren't impressed with the authenticity/quality of the food. The "shrimp rice noodle roll" for example, was not even made w the thin rice paper, it was made w the same thicker dough as the ha gow. And what really took me over the edge was the size of the shrimps- itty bitty baby shrimps! Mini sized. Bean curd rolls- not what you'd expect, they are fried. Sticky rice in louts leaf- not bad Shrimp scallop dumpling- the red coloring was interesting, dumpling itself wasn't bad Def would go to Dim Sum city over this place! read more

Crystal Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Highly recommend the shumai and the shrimp dumpling. I tried the shrimp and chive, it's delicious too. Call in and pick up so it was fast and no wait read more

Crystal Dumplings - Never disappointed when visit this place again Highly recommend the shumai and the shrimp dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Located in the expanding Han's Plaza off Garden Grove Blvd is an expanding area that used to be general retail but now includes coffee shops and also alternatives for dim sum when places like Seafood Cove 2 are too crowded on the weekends. One such place is Crystal Dumplings. Now this is a kinder, gentler form of dim sum rather than the frentic, hectic chaos of the typical larger sit-down establishments. Crystal is a quiet location that has a quiet ambience albeit the service while polite can take a while when comes to preparation of the food so be patient even if arriving early. As for the food it was reasonably priced and satisfying. The baos and har gow were some of the highlights while the shumai and steamed rice noodle rolls were just decent. Overall, a good option for dim sum when want a quick fix without having to wait a long time. read more

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Quick service, more of a grab and go spot. The food prices are okay, maybe a little higher for dimsum foods than I'd prefer but that's everywhere these days. The food itself is alright! We tried the shumai, hargow, spicy wontons, rice rolls... I don't really have any complaints, it was standard but it was not necessarily enjoyable enough for me to crave it again. If you're looking for something quick, this will satisfy your dimsum cravings but it is not the kind of place that I'm blown away by. If convenient, I'd come again but I would not go out of my way! read more

I couldn't wait to try this restaurant, based upon reviews. It's small, and it's in a strip mall that never seems to have parking, but I found a spot and walked over. Unfortunately, the pork bao rolls that they are known for they were out of. And they were out of the shrimp dumplings also. I tried a few things here, service was very fast and also very matter-of-fact. The interiors and serving dishes are not much to talk about as far as in-dining restaurant ambiance. As others have noted, everything is in paper plates or to go containers. read more

Service: 5/5 very friendly, you pay at the cashier and wait for your order, self serve and clean up. Food: 2/5 everything just broke apart, shumai, wontons, rice noodle rolls all broke as soon as you pick it up, very dry. The food was alright to eat. Their chili oil tasted a bit weird to me, so the spicy wontons was not good. The shumai and shrimp & chives dumplings just wasn't good. The only thing that is decent to eat is the chicken feet, taste wise 7.5/10, but it's very soggy. It was falling apart, too. By far, this is my first time having a bad experience with dim sum or dumplings in general. But, if you're looking for take out or something fast to eat without having to wait for hours then this is it, they keep their food warm not hot. read more

Crystal Dumplings - Price is good but not worth it :( - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Really kind and attentive service, but the food is inconsistent. The first time I got chicken feet and shumai and both were great. However, I came back to try the cheung fun / banh cuon Tom and it was awful. No bounce in the noodle, it just fell apart. So disappointing! Guess I should just stick to Thanh Tri next door for my banh cuon fix. read more

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Very cute restaurant. I tried a few dishes. Would come back again to try more dishes. Food was good. read more

Crystal Dumplings - Wallpaper - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Scrumptious selection of food!! Helpful and accommodating staff and comfy seating area :D read more

Crystal Dumplings - Cute display - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We were one of only two customer groups there, and after paying for our dim sum, we waited for an eternity. It turned out they were holding our entire order for a single item from the kitchen. All other dim sum items were already prepared and waiting behind the front counter, stored in plastic containers placed inside steel dim sum containers. This method of storing plastic inside steel is concerning, as plastic melts and leaches toxins. Even setting aside this health hazard, the ready-to-eat items weren't offered to us until the last dish arrived from the kitchen, which is highly unusual compared to other eateries. The service also lacked professionalism, and ultimately, the food quality and taste were poor. Overall, the atmosphere felt eerie--just traditional Chinese-imitating music, with no voices from customers or the cashier. I do not recommend this place. read more

How did I never know about this place?? I was craving dim sum in the afternoon & discovered that there was a place that was serving dim sum until 4pm. I was so happy they had chicken feet. The only thing I was not a fan of were the chili wontons because there was no spice at all. Everything else was yummy though! read more

Crystal Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

service was great and friendly, but the food was meh. my husband felt the bao was factory made or frozen. The dim sum is definitely not authentic Cantonese dim sum. We brought some leftovers home and the first thing my daughter said was the food feels like it's frozen, not fresh and handmade. Sorry, we won't be back. read more

This place is the vibes. But it's kinda hot in here so they need to kinda blast the a/c know what I'm saying? Yeah this place is good, but not as good as Christ Jesus. Amen. The service is very nice because I was able to move all the tables around for a big group. Also the price is very reasonable. But again they need to blast their a/c because I am sweating my booty off. Like there's no friction between my buttcheeks lol. Anyways place is good you should try it. Maybe bring an a/c haha read more

Photo op? More like a missed opportunity to show that a restaurant doesn't have to sacrifice quality for good looks. Crystal Dumplings is set up to invoke a food and produce market in an Asian village, achieved through a clever combination of murals and props. The decor reflects the street food concept of this eatery - pay first, pick up, sit down. We ordered the Pork Shrimp Shumai, Shrimp Scallop Dumplings, Spicy Wontons in Chili Sauce, and Fried Shrimp Beancurd Rolls. The dumplings all had the same bland profile, and despite being immersed in chili sauce, the Spicy Wontons weren't spicy. Steamed bean curd rolls are my favorite HK-style dim sum item, but they're not available steamed here, so I gave the fried ones a chance. It was oil-soaked, like an egg roll that went in before the fryer was hot enough. They should've stuck with steaming. Equal to the subpar food was their consideration for customer comfort. One soy sauce packet for 2 customers, 3 tiny coaster napkins for super greasy food, and no water to wash down the oil. Either pay $1 for a bottle or do without. They won't even give you tap in a cup. A few good points. The shrimp rolls had shrimp, and the pork dumplings had pork. I didn't notice fillers, so at least no skimping on ingredients. Also, they maintain a clean gender neutral restroom for customers. Seems like a monumental waste to decorate hard to attract patrons, then not serve food that would entice them back. On top of it, drive them further away by scrimping on little conveniences like napkins and water. Maybe they can make some meaningful changes before the interest in their facade wanes. read more

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Food: 4/5 delicious just smaller portions than other places i've gone. Service: 5/5 super nice! Ambiance: 5/5 nice quiet place. read more

I'm starting to think these 5 star reviews are fake. How does this business still operate and stay open? Recently visited this place to pick up hargow & shumai. Everything tasted like it was microwaved, not fresh. Hargow skin was thick and hard to chew. Shumai was thick chunks of pork that has not been cut up properly. At one point, I had to double check to see if it was fully cooked. Will definitely not visit this place again. read more

new menu in case you guys have not seen it. They dont have the scallop dumplings but have more good items I think read more

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Sometimes you're just craving dimsum at the comfort of your home, but you're either too lazy to make it or you don't know how to make it. Crystal Dumplings solves that problem for you as they offer dimsum to go and there are also many tables inside if you want to dine in! It's very clean and spacious. While they don't have everything that you'd see at your typical dimsum place, they do offer some items that I've never seen before, such as the Shrimp Scallop Dumplings, Shrimp & Chive dumplings, the Fried Shrimp Bean Curd Rolls and the Fried BBQ Beef Wontons. I do hope they consider adding fried seaweed shrimp rolls or the fried glutinous rice dumplings to their menu one day as those are quite popular at your typical dim sum restaurant. || L O C A T I O N / P A R K I N G || -Located along Garden Grove Blvd and in between Cannery St. and Casa Linda Ln. -Located in the same plaza as Mokkoji Shabu. The mini plaza next to it has Past Memories and Cham Soot Gol. -Spacious parking, I didn't have an issue finding parking when I arrived around 9 am Sunday. || F O O D || This is what I ordered. Favorites are notated with an asterisk. Pork Shrimp Shumai ($4.85/4pcs)* Shrimp Dumplings ($4.85/4pcs) Shrimp Scallop Dumplings ($4.95/3pcs) Shrimp & Chive Dumplings ($4.45/3pcs) Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls ($4.85/3pcs)* Stewed Chicken Feet ($4.65/4pcs)** Stewed Beef Tripe (4.75/serving)** Salted Egg Bun ($1.85 each/Fri-Sun only)* Fried Shrimp Bean Curd Rolls ($4.45/3pcs)* My family's absolute favorite was the stewed beef tripe and the chicken feet. The beef tripe was super tender and I only wish they put more in the container. I'll definitely be doubling up on that order the next time. The chicken feet was flavorful and was not hard to eat. I got the shrimp scallop dumplings (RED COLOR) and the shrimp & chive dumplings (GREEN COLOR) because I never had that at other dimsum places. While it was tasty, I felt like it started tasting the same for me. In addition, they are slightly pricier so I think for my next order, I'd just get one or the other, rather than both. Or I'll just stick to the regular Shrimp Dumplings. The fried shrimp bean curd rolls are worth noting because I liked how crispy the beancurd skin was. These were so addicting! The salted egg bun is priced per bun! There was a good amount of egg yolk lava in the bun which I appreciated. Items to try for the next order: Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf and the Spare Ribs w/ Black Bean read more

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Love the place very clean. Food was amazing and price was good. Service was great and friendly. I would definitely come back again.

Rare dimsum gem in town, amazing food service and drink deals. Everyone should come here for a try. read more

Crystal Dumplings - dimsum bar - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This is one of my favorite dim sum spots and its very affordable for the high quality food you get out of it! I love coming here especially since its very lowkey. read more

Quick service and i can tell the quality of the ingredients is very good! The xiu mai has distinguishable pieces of meat which makes it stand out beyond other dim sum spots. Will be coming back! read more

This place is very nice, clean, and has that asian vibe. You feel like you are in China. They all have the good stuft for dim sum. Service was on point and fast. Would recommend this place for friends and family. Come and support this place! read more

I love this hidden gem for a quick bite. Big shout out to the cashier she's very kind and attentive! 10/10 !!

Located in huge parking lot. Tried this place twice. Fast casual dining. Cashier was friendly. Items tried: shrimp dumplings were good, sticky rice was bland and too mushy, the pork shrimp shu mai was tough and not good. Price was ok but I was a bit disappointed the food was not as good as I'd hoped. read more

I love going to this place with my daughter. There's never a wait and the food is always delicious. Customerservice is also good. How do you recommend it read more

Crystal Dumplings - Dumping a and shumai - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Been here a couple time Here to grab some dim sum. Plus that they open early I like the fried tau hu ky and xiu mai& hac cao here read more

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This a cozy, and casua spot with delicious and affordable dumplings. You order at counter and recieve your food in take out counters/paper plates. Service is pretty fast. read more

This is my first time coming here and I really enjoyed the experience! The tripe is really good. read more

Crystal Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Good quick easy spot for takeout dim sum! Food comes to-go, and restaurant is on the smaller side but good for a craving

Tasty, affordable, and quick service. However the flavor is lacking a bit and the food descriptions are minimal.

Trying out a small dim sum spot next to our fav banh cuon place. It's different and limited menu. Flavors are different than your traditional dim sum you get at a restaurant. Worth a try! Staff is nice and kind! read more

Crystal Dumplings - Chicken feet, sticky rice, shrimp roll, shrimp & chive dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Store was very clean. No long line unlike other fast food dim sum places. A lot of variety on the menu as well with all the classics that you would want at a dim sum place. read more

I've been coming here a while and feel like it's a true hidden gem. I believe it has all the main dim sum dishes, which are also done well. I'd also recommend their milk tea. read more