Went there with my sister for lunch to try them out. Food was good and the service was good also. The pan fried boa was a little dry but the presentation was good, and you can tell they did actually pan fried it, not like Journey To The dumpling which was like a tiny boa stuffed inside a small muffin tin and fried till the bottom was crispy. I will recommend this place and I will go back again because there's a few other dishes that I would like to try too. By the way, I just wish they offer the Chow Nin Gow and Shanghai thick noodle stir fry, those were typical Shanghai dishes in any dumpling places in China, but I noticed the people who operate this place were Cantonese and not Shanghainese, maybe that's the reason why. read more

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Seating: 3/5 Parking: 2/5 Bathroom: 3/5 First, maybe I came on a particularly busy day but there was no parking. The parking lot is on the larger size, but I guess since there's a lot of businesses in this plaza (such as a gym), it is really busy and can be hard to find parking. I had to park all the way at Goodwill but at least it's all free, unlimited parking. Walking in, the restaurant has a very nice aesthetic and is brightly decorated. The location is on the smaller side, with a couple tables and only one big table in the back for a larger party. The tables are standard metal chairs with backing, can be uncomfortable to sit after awhile. Due to the open kitchen concept where you can watch the chefs hand make dumplings and wontons, it is very loud inside with the kitchen vent and cooking. They do play some pop music too, but not as loud compared to all the cooking noises. The service was standard, attentive and nice, quick to check in on me throughout the meal. I ordered the Pork Xiao Long Bao (8). The positive is it came hot and freshly steamed. The negatives are the container they came in was too small, the Baos were all touching and stuck together which made it so when you grabbed one, it would tear open either itself or the one it was touching so all the soup spilled out. Also, the flavor inside was a bit too salty for my taste. Overall, I'd give it a 2/5. I also ordered Spicy Garlic Green Bean and it was indeed spicy and very flavorful. The Green Beans were still crunchy, though I prefer them to be a bit charred. For my personal taste, I'd give a 4/5. The service was quick and checked in on me. I give the customer service 4/5. They have a single room bathroom in the back (pictured). Has a changing table and paper towels to dry your hands (no air dryer). Pretty standard and clean, 3/5 Overall, I give a 2.5/5. Due to the smaller size, might not be the location to bring a large party. read more

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My bestie found this place in instagram so we checked it out. I made reservations and glad I did because it was packed! It's not a very big place so I can see why one would order take out. It has simple decor. Which is fine because the food is the star of the show. We ordered the Pork and Cabbage, Chicken and Cilantro, and garlic noodles. Oh my goodness, it's a large plate of garlic noodles. Seriously, what we orders could have fed 4 people. It tasted so good. So fresh. They were not shy about their portions either. We had leftovers. So delish. The staff was super nice. You can tell that they are truly happy that you enjoy the food they provide. My gps was weird with directions which made it difficult to find. If your gps tells you to turn into the gas station, just drive to the back of it and it will lead to you the shopping area where the restaurant is located. read more

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In a nutshell; Does seem a bit pricier than other similar themed places but the service and food are really good. Have been to this place twice , one a few years back and one just recently and I'd say they're still as good if not better than I remember. There's a lot of parking as it is situated in a lot with other businesses so there's parking around even in busy hours. It may be difficult to get a big party in the establishment as the most they have are 4 people tables and the place isn't all that big but I'm sure they will work and accommodate as best they can. Servers are great and kind. Food didn't take long at all. At the time there were drawings on the wall, maybe they had an event involving an art program with children or what not which gave a bit of a home-y feel to the place. Overall good tasting food, bit pricey than usual but definitely left feeling completely satisfied and stuffed. read more

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Went to Hidden Dumpling to celebrate my birthday with a fellow Cancer, and boy, did we find a hidden gem! I've never realized this place was right here. As soon as I walked in, I was surprised by the small space. We braved 100+ degree weather to get here, and I don't think they have central AC because there were AC units on the wall. It gets hot in this small space with the kitchen right in the middle. But don't let that stop you from coming. The service was amazing, and the place was packed! It was my first time having a boba drink, so I tried the mango ice blend, and omgggg! That drink was soooooo delish. I instantly forgot about how warm it felt inside--it was that good. We started with some appetizers: cheese wontons and pot stickers. Everything was hot and fresh. There were four of us, but we ordered the 2 of the dinner combos. There was so much food! We even had leftovers to take home. This place is definitely authentic, and you get great value for your money. Despite the heat, I'd say Hidden Dumpling is a cool spot. If you're looking for a small, bustling joint with fantastic service and tasty food, this is your place. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Dinner combo plate - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Absolutely delicious! Orange chicken was solely white meat with minimal breading. We got the dinner plate which could easily feed two people. Our server was kind and attentive. The restaurant was small, but clean and very laid back. The bathroom was clean as well. read more

I've been hearing great things about this place and let me tell you, it's as good as I've been told! Located just off the freeway on EG Blvd it's a delicious spot to eat for lunch or dinner. The restaurant is pretty tiny so I don't recommend coming with more than four people. I should also add it was quite warm coming on a Friday evening during their dinner rush. Noted for future visits. Us four gals ordered: Cheese Wontons 10/10 Potstickers 10/ Siu Mai 8/10 Xiao Long Bao 10/10 2 Combo Plates - General Tsao Chicken 10/10 & Mongolian Beef 10/10 Drinks - Mango Ice Blended 10/10 The combo plates are generous servings and can easily feed two! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and can't wait to come again with my family. read more

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First time trying. Tiny hole in the wall in a strip mall. Not a lot of variety. Food came out fast. Special chow Mein was tasty. Mongolian beef was just ok. Service was friendly. Busy place. Noisy as the kitchen is very close by. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Friendly & quick service. Clean atmosphere. Tasty food. What more could you want? Give it a try! read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Kung Pao Chicken & Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Walking in it's small with about 6+ tables of 4 and a few 2 person tables. The guy that was helping us was extremely nice. I did not catch his name, but he was awesome, super nice and friendly. We split an orange chicken combo plate that came with rice, chow mein, and a spring roll and an order of the Xiao Long Boa soup dumplings. This was a recommendation from our wonderful server, which did not disappoint. read more

I'm a bit disappointed, this place is usually really good. We ordered a bunch of items and the soup dumplings were so salty. Otherwise, they have good hot and sour soup, orange chicken, beef chow fun, and garlic green beans. I dined in and two weeks later order out. Both incident the soup dumplings are salty. I would never order their dumplings again but will definitely order the Chinese dishes. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Super salty, would not recommend. - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Despite its small size, this restaurant offers a delicious array of Chinese food, specializing in of course, dumplings. It's quickly become our local fave Chinese restaurant, especially for XLB. Each table is adorned with fresh flowers and part of the walls are plastered with their young customers colored pages, which they offer both coloring pages and color crayons for the kiddos. I've gone for lunch and dinner many times. Unless we come during dinner rush hour, we find that we are often seated immediately, with no wait. When they are busy, service can take a little longer as they typically only have 1-2 people acting as host and server, but the staff is always pleasant. The kitchen is open and visible to the dining area which can warm up the front of the restaurant. Pro-Tip: It's cooler to the back near the beverage bar. Perk! Boba drinks are offered here. The food is consistently excellent, earning a perfect 10/10 rating every time. From the flavorful dumplings to the savory entrees, each dish has very large portions, served fresh and steaming hot, ensuring a satisfying meal that never disappoints. We ALWAYS leave with leftovers! Highly recommended for those seeking a quick, yet tasty and fulfilling meal. Our favorites are the XLB, potstickers, shumai, general tsao chicken (good kick), broccoli beef (the dinner combos include chow mein, fried rice & egg roll) and their various ice blended drinks. read more

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Parking here is shared by a lot of other tenants in a shopping center. The inside seemed clean but it's tiny. Food portions were decent- a few of the dishes we ordered were way too oily- I mean drowning in oil where you'd see a layer of it on the dish.. The food was decent, but I probably wouldn't go back. There's so many Asian style restaurants in Elk Grove and because it didn't seem too healthy to eat there, I'd recommend trying it and see what you think. It's a popular spot. Staff was nice, prices were fair. read more

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Heard a lot of good things about this place so I ordered takeout. Ordered garlic eggplant, chicken pan fried noodles and pork shrimp chive dumplings. When I got home, to my surprise I got some type of pepper beef instead of the garlic eggplant I ordered. I called to inform them of their error. They told me I could return to pick up my correct order but I live 45 min away so they told me they will place my name down to get a free garlic eggplant on my next visit. The pork shrimp chive dumplings had very little shrimp (if any at all). I did not see any shrimp when I bit them in half to look nor did I taste any shrimp in my dumplings. At other places which have a similar dumplings, there was a small piece of shrimp in every dumpling. Though I did not order the beef, it had good flavor. The pan fried noodles were basic and I didn't like they used cabbage as a filler veggie. Prices are also $1-2 more than what is listed on their website for their takeout menu which is misleading. read more

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Solid Chinese food with the combo plates. The portions were gigantic, easy to save leftovers. The fried rice and chow mein were pretty basic, with no meat but had decent flavor. The Mongolian beef and general chicken. pork and chive dumplings had good flavor to them. However, the dumpling skin was pretty doughy-a little bit of down for a dumpling house. Service was friendly, though, and the place was crowded on a Friday night. The restaurant is pretty narrow and with a crowded restaurant, the area can get pretty warm inside even with the AC on. I'd probably return for the combo plates since they are an affordable option, but I'd pass on the dumplings next time. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Combo plate with Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Good tasty offering and reasonable prices. Courteous staff .... Wor Won Ton Noodle soups is Rocio's especially on a cold winter day/night.

Its a hole in the wall... inside is tiny and cozy. Tables fill up and empty pretty quick. Food was a little expensive then the other places we've been too. Every place has its own flavors. It was great to try a new a spot. read more

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Came here around 6 on friday. Parking was soooo difficult to find we had to park on the opposite side of the parking lot. Inside was veryyy small, like around 9 small tables probably, much smaller than i expected. So not recommended for like parties over 4 tbh but it can work. We ordered 7 dishes: pork xlb, spicy greenbeans, house(?) fried rice, garlic noodles, fried scallion pancake, mongolian beef, pork and cabbage dumplings. Pricings not bad, not too expensive which was nice. The food overall was alright. Came out decently quick. Xlb was ehh alright tasted diff, uhh garlic noodles were lacking a bit needed more flavor or something, mongolian beef and green beans were pretty good tho. Other chicken dumpling things were meh, and they lwk forgot our fried rice but they brought it later eventually and it wasnt bad. Portions for the dishes were pretty decent. Scallion pancake was a bit disappointing, much thinner than i expected and not much scallions/green onions, but it was def crunchy. Service is pretty good, nice and honest when we asked for recommendations lol. Overall its okay, seems like a family run business. But i like journey better, but nice to try :D read more

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First time in and we drove all the way from El Dorado Hills. I didn't expect it to be a haul, but it was worth the drive. When we ordered, we got right down to business and obviously ordered for a family of five when it was just the three of us. The service was excellent, the staff was very friendly and the food came out so fast! It was a nice size restaurant and I could see this place being really busy during lunch or weekends hours. The parking lot is always full. The restaurant was clean, brightly lit and there were plenty of seating on a Thursday night after rush hour. I like that the food did not feel heavy or over saturated with oil like most Chinese restaurants. We definitely enjoyed the food and will be back when we're in the area! read more

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I have tried their midtown location and love their food so I decided to give this location a try when I was in the area. Their food is just as amazing and delicious! We ordered our favorite dishes - garlic noodles, singaporean rice noodles, garlic eggplant, spicy garlic green bean. My friend also wanted to try their beef noodle soup. Service was quick and friendly! Everything was cooked perfectly and so flavorful. Would definitely be coming back again! read more

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This was my first time here. We really loved the fried rice. But, the honey walnut shrimp was not great. It was a weird texture and flavor, and I was really disappointed because I usually love honey walnut shrimp. The dumplings were yummy. The staff was very nice and attentive. read more

Such a treat to find a new chinese restaurant in town! We ordered the deluxe chow mien, pork/shrimp/chive dumplings, and the spicy garlic green beans. I loved the green beans, it's well balanced in the garlic and onion and chilis. The dumplings had a good ratio of filling to peel. A small nit is I would've expected this to be served with vinegar but instead it was served with soy sauce which seemed strange and in my opinion, does not complement the dish as well. The chow mien had a good texture. Given it's a "deluxe" dish, I would've expected slightly more protein. As you can see in the image, it lacked volume of the pork, chicken, and shrimp compared to how much noodle you get. Overall, had a very positive experience and would recommend people to try it out for themselves! read more

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Let me start by saying this is the cutest little dumpling house. It's definitely small inside and not a lot of seating. I don't think you could seat more than four people in a party comfortably. Maybe if they combined tables but they're only located along the wall. However the environment was cozy and the start were welcoming. I'm definitely going to go back so I can try more things because I loved almost everything I got! 5/5 stars: Cheese wontons (deep fried with cream cheese & crab inside). This is one of my favorite appetizers and I get it a lot of places. And most places either are stingy on the filling or they just taste like cream cheese and not a good balance of both but this place had the perfect balance! 5/5 stars: Garlic noodles. Very delicious! Excellent flavor and a big serving. 5/5 stars: Honey Walnut shrimp. absolutely delicious! Amazing flavor! My only complaint is I would've liked more walnuts but that doesn't change my rating. 2/5 stars: Chicken & Cilantro dumpling. This rating is solely based off my palette. I just felt like there was an overpowering flavor that I couldn't quite pinpoint but it didn't taste like chicken or cilantro to me. It wasn't my favorite, but when I mixed their dipping sauce with some of their spicy sauce they have at the table then it was edible, just not my style. But I definitely want to try a bunch of the other dumplings on their menu! 5/5 stars: Mango green tea, Boba. this rating is based off my friend who went with me. And she agreed with me on all my other ratings so I trust her. I personally don't drink Boba, but she does all the time and she said this was awesome! read more

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I just tried this place for the first time. The food was great and the prices were good for the amount of food we received. We tried the Garlic Noodles, Garlic Green Beans, Mongolian Beef, and the Chinese Pancake. All of the items were very good. I spent around $60 and it easily made 5 good-sized servings. I used their online ordering for pickup at a later time. The food was ready when it was supposed to be and I had no issues. read more

This cute dumpling house is definitely hidden! We wanted a small sit-down dinner and decided to pay a visit. Tucked away in a small plaza, the shop itself is quite cute and small. There is limited seating with the kitchen taking up more than half of the space. However, the portion sizes are large at a decent price point! We ordered the honey walnut shrimp, mapo tofu and vegetable dumplings. The honey walnut shrimp had a great crispy exterior and we liked the caramelized walnuts. The mapo tofu was a bit bland, which was disappointing. The vegetable dumplings were alright, the filling came out mushy and would have preferred a better dipping sauce. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - From left to right: Honey walnut shrimp, Mapo tofu, Vegetable dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Hidden Dumpling House is a casual and delicious dumpling spot in a popular shopping center. The beef and chicken dumplings were delicious. Beef dumplings had the perfect amount of "soup" and chicken dumplings were 4/5. Delicious, but the vegetables kind of overpowered the flavor and they were a bit dry. Service was professional and fast. Plenty of parking and seating. 18 grams coffee, dutch bros, and several other great spots are close by. read more

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Bad customer services! I called and tried to make a reservation for a big party on the weekend a week in advance, and was told they don't take reservation on the weekends just walk in. We came with a big group around 5:45, and they couldn't accommodate us with that many people. Will not come here again! read more

As soon as you walk in, this place just has a great look and a great atmosphere. It's spotlessly clean, has friendly staff and is decorated in a cool unique way, with cute children's coloring on the walls that give a trendy and family feel. The food was absolutely delicious. The dishes weren't flooded with overpowering sauce like some Asian food restaurants and instead were fresh and light tasting. The portions were very generous, too. The amount of people coming in and out for lunch was telling that this is a very popular and good quality restaurant. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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We ordered garlic eggplant, General Tso, and XLB. We waited a bit for food to come. The shop wasn't busy. We got seated right away. They can speak Cantonese. We had steamed rice with dishes we ordered, each bowl of steamed rice cost $2.50. The eggplant and chicken were flavorful and hot. We were pretty disappointed with XLB, and they're over-steamed, so we got one of them and had the juice explode. The place is located in the plaza so there is parking available. read more

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Such a great spot for Chinese food and some taro milk tea. The service beyond friendly and nice. We got the beef broccoli, walnut shrimp, chicken fried rice and chow mien also a Taro Boba tea drink. Also the pork shumai was yummy. Everything was great and on time. We did to go and really enjoyed our food at home. Loved my boba drink the most! read more

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we went on a Thursday afternoon around 1pm. The place is really small and the kitchen is open, so you can see everything that is going on. We ordered the won ton in chili oil, soup dumpling and two dinner combo plate. The soup dumplings were a miss because they steamed the dumplings in a small steamer basket, so they were stuck together. Most of them leaked the soup out before we can enjoy them properly. The sichuan wonton wasn't any better either, they were the regular wonton soup dumplings in a little bit of chili oil. The combo meals were decent. The meats were velveted properly and were cooked perfectly. Unfortunately they add another 4.00 to the lunch combo and call it a dinner combo. The extra 4.00 adds chow mein, fried rice and an egg-roll, otherwise it will come with steamed rice only. The service wasn't attentive and we had to ask for everything. The gal that was our waitress was part of the family and did minimal. The price that we paid for lunch and tip was a little over 80.00 dollars, so the value wasn't there. I'm glad we had a chance to try this place and learned how not to throw away our money next time. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Dinner combo plates. Chix broc, Szechuan beef. - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The food was delicious and the service was so sweet. My friend and I ordered the broccoli beef and XLB. It was delicious. I would definitely come back. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Broccoli beef and Xiao Long Bao(8). - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The food is delicious and service is great! Its also setup cute & cozy. I had some of the dumpling items and they were very flavorful. As for the wonton soup, its the best I can find in Sac! Again, so flavorful and great quality. read more

The food was really good. The server was very quick and friendly. The restaurant is covered with colorful pages from their young customers. It's a family friendly restaurant with friendly staff. read more

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Love the foods here, people are friendly and helpful! Fully recommend! Feel like Hong Kong vibe.

Upon entering felt the cozy ambiance immediately sets the tone for lunch experience. Felt inviting, food was delicious good place to stop by for lunch. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Mid food action, every dish we ordered was fresh and good quality my favorite were the walnut shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

We get takeout here all the time! We've never dined in but their takeout is very consistent, large portions and delicious! We typically get the general tsos chicken and black pepper beef. I like the how the takeout is in paper containers and is environmentally friendly. Service is fine and typical. Overall, would recommend. read more

Nestled on the East end of Elk Grove Blvd, Hidden Dumpling House is a teeny tiny gem that's worth every bit of the treasure hunt! Tucked between two larger venues in a little strip plaza, this place may be small, but it's packed with big BIG flavors. The Scene is Cozy and Bustling Parking is a premium, especially on a busy day, so prepare for a bit of a challenge there. We arrived early, but within minutes, there was a line out the door--testament to the deliciousness within. Inside, it's super cozy with only five or six two-person tables and three four-person tables. If you hit the lunchtime rush, do yourself a favor and call ahead for pick-up. Hidden Dumpling House serves up some of the most authentic Chinese dumplings I've ever had in this area. With an impressive menu, especially for such a small place, you know you're in for a treat when the items are listed in both English and Chinese. We tried just a FEW items haha Pork, Shrimp, and Chive Dumplings: Perfectly crafted little pockets of joy. The filling is flavorful, has good bite, with a light dough at just the right thickness and steamed to perfection; they're a must-try. Chicken and Cilantro Dumplings: A delightful combination of tender chicken and fresh cilantro and spices. Each bite bursts with freshness and flavor. This combo is a match made in Heaven. Xiao Long Bao: These soup dumplings are a whole new experience. The delicate dough houses a savory broth that explodes in your mouth--pure comfort in a bite but be CAREFUL - that broth is STEAMIN!!! Yummy goodness in a little bundle! Orange Chicken: The kids loved it! Crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet, it's a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Chicken wings: these were much smaller than the oversized monstrosities we are probably used to at every wing spot out there but I'm telling you they packed a flavor punch and a Half! Crispy crunchy; Marvelous! Spicy Garlic Green Beans: These beans pack a punch! Crisp and garlicky with a spicy kick, they're a fantastic side dish. You know a good Chinese place if they know how to cook veggies! HDH is A Dumpling Lover's Dream SERIOUSLY! Hidden Dumpling House is a delightful find in Elk Grove. (Which is truly has an up and coming Food Scene!! Go Elk Grove!) It's small, bustling, and filled with the aroma of authentic Chinese cuisine. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, it's a must-visit for any dumpling enthusiast. Just remember to come early, or you'll be waiting in line--but trust me, it's worth it! Enjoy your next visit to the Hidden Dumpling House! read more

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This place is officially my go to Chinese restaurant in Elk Grove. Even if you decide to eat in their location, and see that there is a wait--you will definitely not be disappointed on their food. I feel like all the items they provide is a bang for your buck. The combo plates are good enough to share for two, with leftovers to spare! Dumplings are very tasty as well. Looking for a Chinese place to go? Check this place out, it will not disappoint. read more

Hidden Dumpling House - Sesame chicken - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

This place is tucked inside a small shopping plaza, and at first glance, you might miss it. I've driven past it for quite a while, and never noticed it until I specifically looked for it It's a small location, so it's no surprise that you can be put on a waitlist when first arriving. That's what happened when we got there, but we were seated fairly quickly. The cool thing about this place is that you get a bit of a view to the action. With a small interior, some of the space is taken up by the kitchen. You will smell the delicious wares being cooked, and it's always a nice addition to the ambiance. The food was good, excluding XLB. I'm a big fan of XLB, so I had to order the xiao long bao. Unfortunately, they weren't my favorite when it came down to it. The actual skin/dough was good though, better than Journey to the Dumpling. I'll give them their credit there. Unfortunately, the soup and filling let it down. There wasn't much flavor in there. Additionally, the meat had a mushy texture, and the soup wasn't plentiful. It was more meat than soup in the soup dumpling. The soup that you did get was a plain broth; not the most flavorful. I only say this to the XLB fans; I wouldn't come here for the XLB, but I'd try the other items on the menu first. However, it was made up for by the rest of the food we got. I thought it was quite good, and reasonably priced. They had more flavor than the XLB, for sure. We got pan fried noodles, and they were solid. I've eaten plenty of pan fried noodles, and these were solid. The sauce/broth was flavorful, and there was plenty of filling added. Sesame chicken was solid. Generous with the meat and wasn't too sweet. The green beans we got were good. You'll find these across most Chinese places, and the ones we got here were very good. It may have been my favorite thing that we ordered. I'll probably be back to give their dumplings another shot. Given that it's in the name, I was really hoping that the soup dumplings would be great. Unfortunately, they weren't, but I've read reviews where the other dumplings on the menu are great. Hopefully when I go back, the dumpling in their name will be well deserved. read more

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