Party of 4 on a Saturday afternoon. It was busy but not a long wait. It was a standard Dim Sum…read moreplace that fulfilled my cravings. It has everything you're looking for an it all hits the spot. Service is meh and you have to chase them down a bit, but what good Dim Sum place isn't like that? Only a few carts roaming around so you have to order mostly everything with your waiter. Definitely will come back again!

We haven't been here in ages especially dinning in so we were super excited at first. We did a lot…read moreof take outs during the pandemic and we just reheated the food when we got back home. Environment: it's a huge restaurant with big tables but even though it was busy, it didn't feel too crowded. Staff: though they were very busy they were kind and quick to respond. Food: We order our usuals like we did during the pandemic (ha gao, siu mai, shin roll, XLB, char siu in puff pastry, and rice noodle rolls. Everything was COLD except the shin roll and XLB. Like, the rice noodle rolls were so hard, I couldn't cut it with my chopsticks. I felt like if I threw it at the wall it would bounce back in perfect condition. It was very hard. 30min later, we also got super thirsty, too. It was super unfortunate experience. The dim sum were placed in the heated carts but I bet they're not on so they were cold. Dim sum 101: it must be HOT!

The vegetarian food is amazing. - one of the best place for vegetarian meals…read more The ambiance and portion is good Love the service

Food and services are all great! Best authentic Chinese food…read more Very nice environment and atmosphere.

Nice to have a dim sum option on this side of town. Conveniently off of TV highway, and ample…read moreparking, East Harbor offers a little something for everyone. I was surprised how big their menu is, and that it spans from Cantonese dim sum to Sichuan spicy dishes. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. The dim sum is your typical standard fare. They make a good pan fried noodle dish and congee. Of the dim sum items, I think I liked the har gow the best. The rest of the items I think they could use some better seasoning. Service wise they do need a few more carts going when it gets busy. The last time we went, my mom just up and walked over to the cart that was on the other side of the room to get some items. Or just switch to the "pencil and order on demand" method. Saves some of the service hassle. There are some nice banquet sized tables towards the back of the dining room, with lazy susans and such. If you're not looking to go east side for dim sum, this is a suitable place.

A few months ago, we came here for dinner with our family from out of town. It was quiet but the…read moreservice was exceptional and the food was good! It felt very traditional, especially with the lazy Susan's and being able to eat family style Chinese dinner. Every dish we ordered was large and perfect for a large family. Very flavourful, too! This Saturday morning, we went for dim sum with a few friends. I loved that they had carts going around. We arrived right at opening with many other guests, but were promptly serviced. We're all from more Asian areas so it's so nostalgic to sit and speak Cantonese. I was impressed with all of the food. They don't have as many options as other restaurants, but they do have all the basics (har gow, siu mai, cheung fun) that you need. And they were incredibly tasty!! The egg tarts especially were so perfect and flaky. I'm excited for them to become more popular.

a/c broken, not going back. Hot and uncomfortable. Good was ok. Sweating like a pig. Miserable…read moreexperience

I've had Xin Ding Dumpling House bookmarked for over a year, so I was excited to finally cross it…read moreoff my list while visiting family. Since we had our dog with us, we ordered everything to go and enjoyed it back at our hotel just down the street. Just a heads up if you're planning the same, there wasn't any outdoor dining available. Being from the SF Bay Area, one of the first things we looked for was Har Gow and Siu Mai, but they weren't labeled the way we're used to. After asking, we found out the Crystal Shrimp Dumplings are their Har Gow, and the Shrimp Siu Mai contains pork, which was exactly what we were looking for. We ordered two of each. We also ordered two Beef Chow Fun, Combination Fried Rice, Eggplant with Minced Pork, Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs, and three pear sodas. The dim sum absolutely hit the spot. The Har Gow and Siu Mai were well seasoned, nicely prepared, and exactly what we had been craving. The Beef Chow Fun was another winner. We were glad we ordered two because we found ourselves reaching for it more than the fried rice. The Eggplant with Minced Pork was also delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly -- tender without becoming mushy -- and the seasoning was right on point. I'm also glad we changed our order from the House Special Spare Ribs to the Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs. Unlike many versions, these weren't battered and fried, so the pork maintained a great texture while still being coated in a flavorful sweet and sour sauce. One unexpected favorite was the pear soda. It's made with Asian pear, so the flavor is much lighter and more refreshing than the sweeter pear sodas we're used to. The only hiccup? They're bottled with a traditional cap, and since we were staying in a hotel, we quickly realized we didn't have a bottle opener. Let's just say we got a little creative. One thing I really appreciated was that the staff noticed our large takeout order and packed it thoughtfully. They included six extra takeout containers, plenty of forks, chopsticks, and napkins, which ended up being incredibly helpful since we were eating in a hotel room with no paper plates or utensils. It's a small gesture, but one that definitely didn't go unnoticed. Overall, we were really happy with our meal. This place lived up to being on my bookmark list for over a year, and I'd happily come back the next time we're staying in downtown Portland.

We first visited a Franks in Portland and loved it. Since then we continued to visit the Franks in…read moreBeaverton several times. I like the seating at this franks the best. The hand pulled noodles are so amazing. You can't go wrong with anything you get as long as there's noodle added.

felt spontaneous and bought a ticket (day of) to attend the comedy show after seeing it pop up on…read moremy feed so often! i've dined here before, outside of the event times - and remember it being pretty standard. particularly on this day, however, there seemed to be some mix-up or miscommunication between the event hosts & restaurant venue regarding the start time. the show was listed as doors open at 6:30 pm, and was due to start at 7:00 pm. i overheard the staff explaining that most of their events start at 8:00 pm, so thats where there was some confusion but they decided to split the difference and the show started rather promptly at 7:30 pm. nonetheless, spirits were kept high with the audience/people dining in. of course, the yummy food was a great distraction and pass time for many of us! the only thing is i wish that they offered more appetizers on their menu. the selection was pretty limited, but i am likely bias due to coming in alone and not bringing reinforcements. the portions are very hefty from what ive seen and it is best for sharing or having family style. i ordered the salad rolls with peanut sauce to dine in and ordered the Szechuan sautéed green string beans packaged to-go for later. the crowd was great, and it was a great experience / set.

For the past few years this has been the go-to place for my family. This last week was probably my…read morelast time going, so I thought it was about time that I wrote a review. My two little girls LOVE the dumplings and cucumber salad (I'm also obsessed with the cucumber salad). I do baby led weaning for my baby and the scallion pancake and the filling for a soup dumpling are absolute winners. I highly recommend buying toddler training chopsticks and bringing them with you (they also have "training chopsticks" if you ask, but I like the little ones). I also recommend using the waitlist option to avoid a long wait. Unfortunately it's probably our last time going because my daughter is most likely being diagnosed with celiac soon and there's basically nothing on the menu that is gluten free. Honestly this is probably the restaurant we're saddest about losing. If you are lucky and can properly digest gluten, I highly recommend visiting. I also wanted to add that I have a severe shellfish allergy. They have an excellent allergen procedure and I've never had any issues.

We ordered six dishes in one sitting, and I actually think the smaller portions are a plus. You get…read moreto try a little bit of everything without feeling too full or spending too much. Our least favorite was the beef pancake roll, but everything else was really good. With so many dishes to choose from, this place definitely deserves a comeback.

I'm a big fan of Bao Bao for a tasty snack well under $10. The chicken curry Bao and pork Bao were…read morereally tasty. Each was $3.80. Standard chili oil in little cups to go if you like it. Counter service and the baos were ready immediately. I want to come back for the other offerings. Clean shop with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating right before the east side entrance to the burnside bridge.

Stopped here after visiting the Matcha Project and got the spicy tofu bao. The bao texture is…read moreincredible. The tofu and noodles and veggies inside could have been a bit better cooked, but the flavor was good. I would come back here and try other bao but was a bit limited since I'm a vegetarian, but was happy to see that they did have some options. Service was quick and efficient. I ordered and immediately got my bao. There are a few tables inside, but I got mine to go and it came in this pretty packaging. The bao was pipping hot. I almost burnt my hand.

This place delivers where it counts--good food, solid portions, and prices that don't beat up your…read morewallet. I ordered four different dishes and everything I tried was on point. There was a mix-up with the last dish and it didn't make it out until I was already getting ready to leave, so I sent it back. The server handled it without any drama. That small issue aside, the food was absolutely worth the visit. Good quality, strong value, and plenty on the menu I still want to try. I'll definitely be back.

If you love XLB you'll find this place very pleasing. Super juicy!…read more Staff were very nice and tentative! Place looked super clean. Biggest concern for anyone coming would be just a little bit of luck for parking. Other than thay, worth a try for sure! Recommend, honey walnut shrimp, eggplant and of course XLB!

Great service and amazing food! The beef bone broth noodle soup is a must, soup dumplings and spicy…read morewontons!

The food was AMAZING! Please get the marinated cucumbers and boba milk tea! We got double…read moreservings!! We practically ordered the whole menu! It was so good!!!

First time here and it felt a bit overwhelming as we had no idea what to order. You have to order…read morevia the QR code and I must say trying to find food as titled in Yelp photos can be quite challenging. You need to know what category it is and the descriptions are minimal. We came early on a Wednesday night and were the only ones here. What was good and bad? First let me say, we asked for help with ordering. The server couldn't understand why I was confused. I said I wanted the braised pork wide flat noodle and showed him the photo on Yelp. He told me to select stir-fry, then spicy pork flat noodle. I explained I didn't want spicy, he said it's not spicy then pushed the "less spicy" option. When the dish arrived, you could see the red peppers and it definitely was spicy! It was tasty but very spicy! My husband got the Mongolian beef which he said was good - he selected "no spicy". The only downside was it does not come with rice. Just Mongolian beef and lots of onions. We also ordered the bbq bao - do not order this - the dough was really "off" in both texture and flavor. I literally spit it out as did my husband. We'd come back but we'd be better prepared to order and we'd be way more cautious with what we order.

The noodles were good but I got food poisoning a few hours later. This included fever, nausea, and…read moreI threw up 3 times in one night. Noodle dynasty was the only meal I had that day. I left them a DM on Instagram just to inform them of the situation in an attempt to prevent others from getting sick (I did not ask them for anything). They responded by asking me for a doctor's note, which was kind of rude, after the horrible food poisoning I endured. This was back in 2024, I hope they've improved their cleanliness/food quality by now.