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    Epic Dumpling

    4.0 (477 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Good for groups

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    XLB and peasprout
    Linda D.

    My go to place for home cook taste. Ordered XLB, pan fried Shanghai dumpling, pea sprout, salt and peppered fish and crispy golden tofu. Service is very fast as usual, and at 5:30 we were the only table but there are many take out orders on the table. When we finished that take out table was never empty. I forgot to take pictures of the rest of the food as I was quite hungry.

    chicken bento
    Michelle Z.

    Got the fried chicken bento for lunch and I was impressed by one portion size! There was a huge amount of fried chicken and rice. It lasted me more than 1 meal. I liked the minced pork under the eggs but wish it was less salty/oily. It tasted great with the rice though. The cabbage side was also tasty but a little too oily for me too. All the flavors of the different sides worked well together though. Would be curious to try their dumplings!

    Iris Z.

    Affordable and good quality Chinese food in Sunnyvale! This restaurant was tucked away in a small plaza near the main street. The times I have come here, parking hasn't been an issue, but the parking lot does not offer a lot of spots, so that is one thing to keep in mind. At the front of the restaurant, you have open window access of someone making the dumplings fresh, which is nice to know you're getting handmade dumplings! When I first dined here, my friend and I ordered 3 things to share: stir fried green beans, crab xiao long baos, and dan dan noodles. The dish that stood out the most to me were the green beans as I felt like they're the most flavorful stir fried green beans I had recently. The xiao long baos were good and super juicy, however I didn't taste too much of the crab flavor. Dan dan noodles were standard but I liked it came with its own chili sauce that you can also take home! I would say the portion size for the dan dan noodles were HUGE, 3-4 people could've shared that. We were full and even had leftovers for both of us to bring back, all for roughly $20 per person. I would definitely come back to try more of their dumplings and other dishes.

    Amy V.

    Super hole in the wall find! I haven't had handmade dumplings outside of home, so finding this spot was quite surprising. Most of the dumplings I think are handmade. There are some exceptions (like the chocolate XLB) but I thought most of it tasted delicious - if you don't mind the thicker dough used for the dumplings and buns. I thought it added nice texture although that means you get fuller faster. So we definitely over ordered. If there was one thing I wasn't a fan of, it was the green onion egg pancakes rolls :( I think it fell short on texture since the egg and pancake were soft and in turn soggy in the middle. I was looking forward to this the most thinking it was going to share the same consistency as the green onion pancake typically at Chinese establishments but it did not. I also enjoyed the combination chowmein in addition to the various dumplings. Though, the picture showing thin egg noodles on the app was a bit misleading because we received lô mein noodles instead. Nonetheless, I was okay with it because I love thick noodles. The har gao was also one of my favorites! The skin wasn't dry or too thick and didn't fall apart even after cooking. It also reheated very nicely - a lot of the dumplings we got reheated nicely (needless to say we had leftovers to take home) The custard buns were also a bit disappointing. The custard flavor was light but there was too much starch/flour in the filling so it was goopy and smelled gummy. Food was brought out fairly quick after being ordered. There was only one server waiting on all the tables so things didn't necessarily get missed but took a little bit to get to us, which wasn't an issue because he remembered. Would I come back? Yes :) love me some dumplings!

    Shanghai Pan Fried Soup Dumpling
    Michelle T.

    Delicious little hole in the wall dumpling place, serving hot Chinese food in a dimly lit restaurant. :) You know it's a great sign when you see older Chinese aunties in the shop window expertly wrapping hundreds of dumplings. True to its name, the dumpling selection on the menu is expansive and all the dumplings are really good. They also have other things (non-dumpling) on their menu. There were definitely a few standout dishes and a few I thought were just okay. GREAT (would order again) - hot and sour soup - salt pepper chicken wings - salt pepper fried fish - soup dumplings (xiao long bao) - spicy wonton dumplings - stir fry green beans - pretty much any dumpling on the menu, they're freshly made! - egg yolk and boba black sesame balls Just ok (wouldn't get again) - pan fried soup dumplings (shen jian bao) - green onion pancake - chow fun (noodle) I think this is one of my favorite places for soup dumplings now. The soup had great flavor, the filling held up well, the skin was not too thick or thin and didn't break easily. The other standout on the menu were the black sesame balls, filled with hot gooey sweet yolk and boba. They were freshly fried and amazing! They're not on the regular menu and was a special when I came here (May 2025) This truly is a hole in the wall place located in an unassuming plaza, so it was quite dark inside and the seating and bathroom was limited. Come for the food not the ambiance.

    Fresh Cucumber Salad
    Abby C.

    This is a small restaurant tucked on a side street. I came with my family right when they opened in the afternoon and there were other parties that filed in right after. This place operates by ordering through an online system. We opted for two orders of the Shanghai XLB, the cucumber salad, and pork shrimp and chive dumplings. The dumplings were fantastic and very flavorful. The XLB had a mild flavor and was filled with a good amount of meat. The cucumber salad was refreshing and a nice palate cleanser. There are many bits of raw garlic so if that's not something you enjoy, just pick it off because the salad was great. The service was quick and the prices of the dishes were very reasonable. I believe we ordered a total of 10 dishes and paid $120 before tax. The price per dish averaged ~$12 which is a great deal. I'm definitely come back with my family.

    Pork Dumpling w/ Green Bean
    Peggy C.

    Found a really nice hole in a wall dumpling place! This place was a gem, the employees are so nice and felt very homey/family restaurant. Some dumplings are vegetarian or had no meat and they were very special and very clean tasting. I really enjoyed the different types of dumplings we ordered. The hot and sour soup was also a good appetizer for a group. We ordered garlic veggies and these were so good as usual. This place is relatively inexpensive compared to all the other places in the area and is such a great find. We will definitely be coming back as we heard the beef rolls are great and want to try next time.

    Taylor J.

    REALLLLLY good dim sum. However, the shrimp and chive dumplings tasted like soap. 4 stars because those were horrible, but everything else was beyond 5/5. Wait time was a little long, over the expected time on DoorDash for pickup, but I don't mind, the food makes up for it.

    Chocolate xlb
    Renee L.

    I went with a friend who is vegetarian and the menu has a variety of options. We ordered the chive and egg dumplings, eggplant with basil, and the chocolate xiao long bao. The dough used for the dumplings was chewy and tender. The eggplant dish was flavorful and had a nice garlic and basil flavor. The service was quick and the staff was attentive and friendly. The place had a cozy vibe like a family restaurant.

    Dan Dan Fresh Noodle
    Jaky Y.

    Came for lunch on the weekend. Epic Dumpling wasn't too packed, and we noticed they service a lot of take-out orders. We got the Dan Dan noodle (8/10), garlic green onion pancake (8/10), and pork and cabbage dumplings (8/10). The noodles tasted homemade, fresh, and chewy. We thought the sauce was okay but needed a little something more. The garlic green onion pancake wasn't too oily, and the garlic was fresh. The dumplings were yummy but a bit small. Overall, very reasonable for the price. Service was friendly and prompt.

    Vegetable Fried Rice with Egg
    Bindu A.

    I was excited to try this place. The menu looked extensive and a bunch of vegetarian options too. Ambiance is interesting and welcoming with scenes from ancient chinese cooking. We ordered a bunch of dishes. Service was super quick. They were good but I did find most of the dishes had a little too much oil and were on the sweeter side. Vegetarian Fried rice 4/5 - It enjoyed it! String Beans 4/5 - a lil oily and tasted sweet with onions Red bean buns 3/5 - more dough than red bean Vegetarian Tofu - 2/5 - was too sweet!!

    Pork BBQ Pork Steamed Bun
    Grace H.

    Yum! Delicious dumpling spot with a few dim sum options. The restaurant is in a small plaza with plenty of parking. The restaurant is decently sized and service was actually very good! Ordered via phone but everything thing else such as payment was done through our server. We ordered 5 items as since the pricing wasn't that expensive, I assumed portions to be small but I was wrong as portions was good sized. The highlight for me was the marinated beef pancake roll and the salt and pepper pork chop but honestly, everything was super delicious. Overall, I'd definitely be back. A good spot with delicious food and phenomenal pricing. Service was also good and fast!

    Kathleen L.

    My brother and I were in the area and was looking for some food. Saw Epic Dumpling on Yelp and decided to give it a try. This was a hidden gem, a little hole in the wall. My brother and I were seated right away and to order, you would scan the QR code. We ordered: - Hot and Sour Soup - Braised Chicken Feet - Shu Mai - Fried Tofu - Popcorn Chicken - Pork & Cabbage dumplings - Molten Lava Bun Everything we ordered was pretty good. Just our hot and sour soup came out not that hot, just a bit warm. But, everything else came out hot and we enjoyed the food. Was it the best dim sum? No, but it was pretty good and no complaints.

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    Full transparency... I haven't visited the business yet, but a friend shared food from that place, and it was delicious!

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    The website only shows they sell frozen dumplings. Do they sell frozen xiao long bao? If so, how much a bag and how many pieces?

    Does the 15% off for take out order more than $30 apply to their frozen product as well?

    No - the frozen dumplings are also cash only.

    Is this place owned by the same owner in Dumpling Depot?

    What kind of hot sauce do you serve with the dumplings?

    I'm pretty sure it's a homemade habanero hot sauce.

    Do they have Indoor dining?

    Yes. I did a sit down meal in May 2022.

    Is this cash only?

    No, they accept credit cards

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    Sifu Wong Kitchen - Charcoal Salted Egg Yolk Bun!

    Sifu Wong Kitchen

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$
    Private events
    Outdoor seating

    Bookmarked on my wish list for awhile, but this weekend was the opportunity to dine in. Our mom…read morewanted dim sum to celebrate Mother's Day, so our family came 1 day early. We knew to go early, since they don't take reservations and we often see lines outside. We arrived at 10:30am and the front manager said if we can be done my 12:30, that they had a table for us. Party of 12, since we got there early, we agreed. The side room had the biggest round table for us. They ask you what kind of tea you want, we like chrysanthemum tea. You order the items on the paper menu and it comes to your table. So we got going on the orders and TBH, we must be hungry, because we did a lot of orders (we had plenty of left overs). Tried some favorites and a few new items that we thought were unique to their restaurant. My dad has to order crispy noodle and chow fun, and we also ordered chicken fried rice. The service was prompt and attentive, with enough servers to take care of the side room. Since it was the "sun room", the sun was shining through the windows and it was bright. Review from my parents: it was just meh, they prefer the other place near our house. I think the food is good, but probably won't come back again with a big group of us, since they don't have many big round tables. And personally, I prefer the whole experience of the ladies coming around with their carts. Perhaps their dinner menu is also worth trying. Bonus for us is that we can literally walk to this restaurant. Parking could be an issue if you come later.

    This is my go-to spot for friend gatherings for dim sum, mainly because my best friend love their…read moreblack sesame egg custard buns. Ironically, I'm not a fan of them myself--they're a bit too eggy for my taste. When it comes to dim sum quality and service, I honestly prefer Koi Palace. The food quality there is more consistent, and the service is much more phenomenal. The only things this place really has over Koi Palace are the lower prices and those black sesame custard buns my friend loves! I've been here at least a dozen times, and the food can be hit or miss. Sometimes dishes come out cold, like they've been sitting out for a while instead of being served fresh and hot. That said, there are a few items we always order that are consistently good when brought out fresh like salted crispy pork chops, siu mai, shrimp rolls, and fried calamari. Be prepared for a wait on weekends since it gets crowded. If you're coming with a large group, it's best to arrive before noon. The restaurant is located next to a hotel, and finding the restroom can be confusing since it's inside the hotel. Service is also pretty minimal--they seem understaffed, and I almost always have to flag someone down just to get basics like soy sauce, chili, and water. I don't understand why they don't just have the sauce on the table for guest to dip, but I get that they're saving $ on controlling the cost down. On my most recent visit, the experience really went downhill. Our table had food but no soy sauce, chilli nor water, and when I flagged a waiter multiple times, he got visibly annoyed and irritated. It was frustrating--we shouldn't have to chase someone down repeatedly for basic condiments. Being met with attitude for that honestly left a bad impression. That experience alone makes me reconsider coming back. Good food at a good price is one thing, but poor service--especially to that extent--can really ruin the overall experience.

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    Saigon Seafood Harbor Restaurant - Pork Dumplings

    Saigon Seafood Harbor Restaurant

    3.1(2k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    For Mother's Day, we ordered fook kin rice, salt & pepper pork and dim sum to go. It was very busy…read more We called it in at 10:20 and food was going to be ready at 10:50. At 10:50, there was a huge crowd of people waiting to be seated, 30+ and 20+ orders to go. We did not get our order until after 12:10. They forgot our bbq pork buns. We called and they will credit our cc. Fook kin rice was good. Salt & pepper pork was a little soggy. Dim sum was okay. All of it was not hot and fresh. It was still good because it did not taste frozen or have msg. We think this is one of the better dim sum restaurants in the area.

    Update: Lowering from 4 stars to 2 stars…read more We have gone several times since I wrote my original review but the last visit really soured me on this place. We arrived around 1 PM on a Sunday and were told it would be a 20-25 minute wait. That was fine. But when we were seated we noticed the carts did not have much food. So we ordered 4 dim sum items off the menu. No one told us how long it would take to get these items. We ordered traditional dim sum items and at most dim sum places it would just take a few minutes. But after 20 minutes, nothing had arrived. We asked one of the workers and he angrily told us it takes a long time to prepare them. After 5 minutes one item showed up. But after waiting 20 minutes we decided to leave. As we were paying the bill, another item showed up so we just took it home. What bothered me most was no one apologized for the long wait, offered to somehow compensate, etc. They just acted like another day at Saigon Seafood Harbor.

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    Lei Garden - Duck

    Lei Garden

    3.3(746 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    I have not been to Lei Garden in a long while. This used to be our weekly weekend brunch spot but…read morefor some reason, we stopped coming here. Anyway, we were shopping in the area and decided to stop by for a dim sum lunch. th erestaurant was not very busy so we got seated right away. We placed our order via the order sheet. No carts since it was a weekeday. We had our usual Char Siew bun (steamed), Soy sauce Chow Mein, Chinese donut rolled in soft noodles, pan fried chive dumplings, Lo Mai Kai (steamed rice in lotus leaves), stuffed peppers, and sesame balls. Food was generally good. I love the hot sauce they have at the table. We literally devoured it! I had forgotten how delicious the stuffed peppers were - they still taste great! Steamed Char Siew bun was a little disappointing - too much bun (bao) and not enough filling. The char siew was also rather tough and tasted rather bland. The chinese donut in steam noodles was good and the chow Mein was tasty. Sesame balls (my favorite dim sum dessert) was not too bad. could hav ebeen netter if it was warmer. Service was OK. I feel that the servers are sometimes rather grumpy - could be the reason why we stopped coming here. Prices are also a little steep compared to what you got - smaller portions.

    My partner has been looking for a good braised tofu dish. I've been to Lei Garden for dim sum…read morebefore but this was our first time for dinner. Plenty of parking during dinner time! Interior is nicely decorated. There were maybe a few other parties dining in, and some takeout orders too. A huge contrast from their packed dim sum weekend guests. We had the braised tofu and the house pan fried noodles. They gave us some pickled cabbage as a palate cleanser too. Tofu was perfectly braised, flavors were all there. Pan fried noodles were nice and crisp. Everything was delicious. Service was prompt. We wound up taking the pan fried noodles home as leftovers, good portion sizes. A tad expensive, but good quality and taste. They brought us a nai wong bao (custard bun) as dessert after the meal, really nice touch.

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    Joyful Dimsum Bistro - Pan Fried Turnip Cakes

    Joyful Dimsum Bistro

    4.4(321 reviews)
    13.2 mi
    $$

    We hadn't had dim sum in a long time, so after a car meet, we were really craving it and found this…read moreplace near Ohlone College. We ordered some of our usual dim sum favorites, including shiu mai, har gow, chicken feet, steamed pork ribs in black bean sauce, and the shrimp spring rolls. Everything tasted really good, and the portions were generous! Even though they don't have a huge selection, they do have most of the classic dim sum dishes I like, so I had no complaints. The flavors were spot on, even without soy sauce, and I didn't feel thirsty after the meal at all, which is already a good sign. I was a bit disappointed with the har gow wrapper because it was a bit too floury. The shrimp spring rolls were fried so much that the shape completely changed, and I couldn't recognize them at first. Overall, we paid around $38ish for two people, which was a really good value for the portion sizes. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I noticed that a lot of people were ordering takeout as well. Highly recommended!

    p packed on a Sunday for lunch not v much parking nor…read moreseating tho bbq pork rolls - 4/10 too much pastry too little filling potstickers - 6/10 not bad not amazing shrimp rice roll - 8/10 pretty good salty dumpling (forgot the proper English name for this) - 4/10 forgot to take a pic but too greasy imo xlb - 4/10 idk why but I've never liked places putting their xlb on little metal trays bc then the skin tastes like metal

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    Koi Palace Contempo - Cupertino - Applewood Smoked Peking Duck w/ pancakes (Half-$38)

    Koi Palace Contempo - Cupertino

    3.9(865 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Pleasant, clean, modern interior decor. Staff was friendly,…read moreprofessional, and spoke good English. Very good dim sum offering classic items as well as more creative mid to top shelf dishes. Easy ordering off of bilingual menu.

    Food was great and as authentic as it can be. The…read morerestaurant was lavishly designed. The most stunning decoration was the koi fish mosaic layout on the floor in hallway. The grey-haired manager had benevolent demeanor, which you don't see often in a Cantonese restaurant. He personally assisted serving our clay pots, making our dining experience a bit nicer and personal. He was respectful. Staff in general were friendly and attentive. Beware the mandatory 18% tips (marked as service charge) they charge without contest disregard of party size. Read your receipt carefully. After they present your receipt, there's a line there asking for extra tip, as if 18% isn't enough? I was going to tip them well anyway so the forcing part was off-putting and sneaky. It inevitably left a bad taste. Regarding the legality of mandatory gratuity, they did disclose 18% service charge on menu. They also taxed on gratuity. They probably have a good lawyer telling them how to make mandatory gratuity legal. That is to use phrase "service charge" and print it on menu, which I didn't notice until much later. (From the picture I took.) A small group like us (party of three) should not be subject to mandatory gratuity. No one likes to be forced to tip. Tipping should be at free will. Needless to say, we won't be back.

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    Main Dining Room Vibe (formerly Chef Hung space)

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    Crispy pastries w/ salted egg yolk scallop

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    Mr Bao Kitchen Chinese Cuisine - 13. Hot & Sour Soup

    Mr Bao Kitchen Chinese Cuisine

    4.5(150 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Ey Mister Mister, yo missus missus, you must must to come see see and to eat eat at the kitchen of…read morefood master Mister Bao. Yes, yet another excellent restaurant joins the vibrant scene of downtown Mountain View. Mr. Bao Kitchen's streamlined menu yielded great gustatory rewards. We started out with Tomato Egg Drop Soup. Really nice and comforting, to prepare us for the delicacies to arrive next. Pan-fried Dumplings (Shen jien Bao) were terrific and almost molten hot inside. Surprise of hot soup awaits inside the hefty dumpling wrapper, therefore: Bee very careful when biting into the Shen jien Bao. Meantime, Vegetable Mushroom Steamed Dumplings arrived in a big tall steamer basket with dipping sauce side. Vibrant green wrappers on these were hearty thick, delightful and delectable. Pork Cabbage Dumplings are a solid recipe with nice filling. Fried Rice is top-notch in freshness, ingredients and execution. That's one of the best versions of the rice dish that I've enjoyed in awhile. We opted for shrimp in the mix, and those were plump and juicy. Happily, everything I selected was a hit. Staff who worked the lunch hour and accommodated our outside table were gracious, helpful, also patient with my lacking and mangled attempt at Mandarin. Everyone at the table enjoyed the food, company and weather. All in all, I heartily recommend Mr. Bao kitchen for scrumptious Chinese cuisine.

    600pm Friday night pretty busy but service was fast tonight. Dog friendly if you sit outside…read more Xlb pork belly - wifey thumbs up - nice thin wrapper - soup is good but not as good as the pan fried bun! Sweet spare ribs - wifey and mnp like Shanghai noodles combo - large serving good for sharing to 4 adults - bit one note but proteins are good Pan fried pork buns - best in show - delish soup Wonton soup - strangely bland, needs salt - hard pass Vegetable sticky rice dumpling - just little dim sum xoi but in a dumpling wrapper - tasty Green beans - great crunch and flavor - short pieces - only dish we finished

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