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    Juicy Dumpling Factory

    4.3 (659 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    JUICY DUMPLING FACTORY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Pork pot sticker
    Kelly N.

    Came here for lunch with coworkers and had a great experience. We arrived around 11:50am when the restaurant was still pretty quiet with only a couple of other parties, but by 12:30pm it had filled up quickly. The restaurant is a decent size with simple, casual decor. We ordered several dishes to share: Cold clear noodles Orange chicken Dry-fried string beans Juicy pork dumplings Pork & cabbage pan-fried dumplings Pork pot stickers Spicy pork wontons Beef roll Dan Dan noodles The food came out fast, and everything was delicious. My favorites were the cold noodles, orange chicken, and spicy wontons. Portions were generous and very filling. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the menu!

    Juicy pork dumplings
    Aaron D.

    This spot is a hit! I've had it in my sights for a while but just haven't made the time to visit. While out and about I was trying to think of something to eat and this came up as a suggestion. Glad it did! Stopped in and the place was almost full around 2:30pm. I got the juicy pork dumplings, prime beef chow mein, beef rolls, and the orange chicken because I saw some reviews where people raved about it. All of it was good! Great even! It came out pretty quickly as well! I thought about dining in cause it's a casual lil spot with good music playing but I took it to go instead. The staff were super friendly! Will definitely be back!

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    Debbie W.

    We absolutely love, juicy dumpling factory, not only for the delicious food and juicy pork dumpling, but their service is really quite amazing and attentive. The restaurant is on the smaller side so there can often be a little bit of a wait but it's completely worth it. I think we have tried every single dish on the menu and we have our favorites such as the beef, fried rice, string beans, dumplings. I would say it is comparable to Din Tai Fung and they have a lot of similar menu items but for less! You can ask for extra Ginger, which I always do! We always seem to have leftovers because the portions are very generous. Sometimes they have their waitlist activated on Yelp so you can join that and avoid the wait.

    Pork Dumplings
    My W.

    I heard there was a DTF dupe right down the street, so obviously I had to investigate. Zero wait on a Friday night? Immediate green flag. Was it a dupe? Absolutely not. Was it a solid alternative? Sure... but let's not get delusional. It's not Din Tai Fung. The vibe is much strip mall energy. Yes, there are servers. Yes, you sit down. But it still feels like casual dining with a slight glow-up. Can we collectively stop calling everything a "dupe" just because it exists in the same category? Words mean things. If DTF is the eldest golden child who grew up to be the hotshot doctor every Asian mom brags about, Juicy Dumpling Factory is the baby of the family who became a successful mechanical engineer. Still impressive. Still making the family proud. But let's be real... the eldest is still carrying the family name. Will I go again? Yes. It was good. Cheaper. Faster. Tasty. Will I tell people to go here instead? Sure... as long as they've never been to DTF.

    Crispy chili chicken and golden beef noodle soup
    Tammy N.

    The dumplings here are good, but I'm here for the noodles! I came here a couple months ago with a group and got to have a taste of the golden beef noodle soup. I was thinking about it recently and had to go back to get my own bowl. I like that the spice comes from fresh chilies since it tastes clean and refreshing. The sliced beef is soft and the noodles were cooked to a perfect al dente. They give a decent amount of bok choy and cilantro too. We also like getting the crispy chili chicken. Easy parking and efficient service.

    Beef wrap with excessive green onions
    Meryn D.

    Not sure why this place got such high ratings, their dumplings are manufactured, definitely not made in house, spring rolls are from Costco. The service is standard, nothing special and nothing to complain about.

    Dan Dan Noodles, excuse the photo being half eaten, it was super flavorful. Photo as of February 2026.
    Katherine P.

    Came here for lunch today and this place didn't disappoint. Staff were friendly, quick, and helpful. We were greeted and offered a seat right away. Not too bad for a Saturday afternoon. This restaurant is small, so I can see there being a wait time if it gets busy. Ambience is nice, modern, and clean. We ordered the juicy dumpling, Dan Dan noodles, spicy wonton, and cilantro chives dumplings (no soup). The price points were average, our total bill was $62 (including tip). Portion sizes are decent for sharing. Food is flavorful and come with sauces that isn't too heavy. Overall great experience and we'll definitely be back. Thank you for the hospitality, Juicy Dumpling Factory!

    Spicy wonton  Cucumber salad Pork and cabbage dumplings
    Norma S.

    Came here on a sunday around 11am no wait to be seated. Parking lot one restroom. Tables clean service quick. Menu on table to order. Got the spicy wonton it was good not too spicy. The pork cabbage dumpling were good and moist was my favorite. The cucumber salad was flavorful. The beef noodle soup was good the noodle were nice the broth was on the spicer side. I drank the peach tea it was good and not too sweet. All in all good to try and would come again!

    Kung pao chicken and braised beef noodle soup
    Winston S.

    I was able to sit immediately, since there was an open table. The server came to take my order fairly quickly, and my food also came out quickly. There was no follow up to ask how I was doing or anything until last call. The food tasted good, but the service felt like a glorified fast food restaurant. The staff needs to be more on the ball, as I saw tables with guests and their plates stacked up, and there was minimal pre-bussing. "Do you want me to throw in another order?" Is that how you communicate with guests?

    Jenny P.

    Ordered takeout so cannot comment on service or ambience. I got the beef rolls and pork XLBs. Pork XLBs were okay, the dumpling skin was quite thick. As for the beef rolls, there was too much cilantro.

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    Eileen F.

    Wow! What a delight in the South Bay. One of the few authentic dumpling restaurants in the area other than the infamous Ding Tai Fung. We ordered: XLB, pork ribs, string beans, beef noodle soup, cold cucumber salad, and beef roll. The XLB was the least tasty, though still good for the area. Everything else was 10/10 in terms of flavor. My favorite was the beef roll - by far the best one I've had in a long time. It was well seasoned and balanced with a bit of sweet sauce, and filled with super fresh aromatic and ingredients. Really happy to have this gem in the neighborhood.

    Orange chicken
    Allison R.

    So much yum! The spot: The restaurant has easy parking. Inside is small so expect a little wait. Takeout is a great option! The service: fantastic! Everyone is kind and helpful. The food: my favorites are the juicy chicken dumplings. I love the texture and filling. I also really enjoy the orange chicken. It's super flavorful without feeling heavy and overly fried. A must order is the string beans! I could order just these and be happy - they're that good. The chow mein noodles are also fantastic! Prices are higher than I usually opt for but it's totally worth it!

    Marie D.

    I can't believe I almost forgot about this place! Glad I didn't though, we had cravings for dumplings and it definitely hit the spot. Everything we ordered was fantastic. I feel like you can't really go wrong no matter what you order. We tried the pork, chives and shrimp dumplings pan fried, and oh my, that was delicious! The cucumber salad was heavy on the garlic and sesame oil, but we like it that way. The service is a little impersonal, but with food this good, is it bad that I don't really care ? Just gimme those dumplings!

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    Do they have. Gluten free dumplings?

    No gluten free dumplings but definitely gluten free other dishes.

    Do they fry their dumplings in peanut oil?

    Their menu indicates which items have Peanuts. It does not indicate peanut in any of the fried dumplings. It also says, "Please advise if you have allergies". It would be best to call and ask the manager. 714 594-3695

    Do they offer alcohol?

    Actually they do not serve alcohol yet. It is on their menu, but do not have the liquor license I am assuming.

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