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    Linglong Soup Dumplings

    3.9 (136 reviews)
    ModerateDim Sum
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Jessie Z.

    Quite like this for an all around restaraunt. Nice parking and inside is so spacious it can fit big parties and even has private rooms. The owner is hospitable and the inside looks like with higher ceilings. Apparently the wait can be bad but we came at a lucky time. Where else could you get soup dumplings and stir fried dishes?? The service was nice, they rounded on often to clear the plates despite the space and if not it was relatively easy to find where to get napkins etc. Stinky tofu- yummy pretty light and crunchy had a special radish sauce Stomach/offal- not very good, had a bit of a freezer flavor Soup dumpoings- okay, widh it had more ginger, nothing specialty but its decent for the price Chicken- huuge portion and fried well, I liked the peanuts, my favorite dish because it had the essence. Its like a mala popcorn chicken Braised pork belly- pretty good flavor, meat a bit chewy We ended.up over ordering and eating the mantou by itself which was sweet haha. Fish- pretty fresh flavor and yummy.

    Vegetable Dumplings
    Terri B.

    We love to hit up the new restaurants in our area, and Ling Long was next on the list. We stopped in for lunch, and wow! The restaurant is so clean, bright and modern on the inside. The staff is so friendly, and our server Vila was fun, cheerful and very helpful. She is a gem. We ordered a pot of tea to enjoy while we explored the large menu. Finally deciding our lunch choices we placed our order. Mr. B ordered the Walnut Shrimp, which Vila said was one of their most popular and the shrimp are huge, boy was she write. The shrimp were gigantic, the sauce on the top was tangy and sweet at the same time. The walnuts were toasted and covered in sesame seeds. It was a beautiful dish and absolutely incredible. The shrimp were crunchy and creamy tender on the inside. I chose the vegetable dumplings. They were delivered with a lovely soy sauce based dipping sauce. There were eight in the steamer basket and were steamed extremely well. They were tender and flavorful. Our lunch was scrumptious and we will absolutely go back to try other items on the menu. Parking is easy. They are located in the same shopping center as Pho Ha Noi, and Kappo Honda. The restaurant was previously Taste of Beauty. I truly hope Ling Long is here for a very long time, we love a great and elevated Chinese restaurant.

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    Fiona T.

    Whenever family visits from overseas, I always love taking them somewhere with refined, elegant Chinese cuisine. Discovered Ling Long last week, and it gave me major Din Tai Fung vibes just with a more elevated and sophisticated atmosphere overall My favorite was the honey walnut shrimp. These big shrimp symbolize prosperity and abundance It also satisfied my Home Kong-style cravings with their roast duck And of course, we couldn't miss the huge bowl of clam soup to share It has that familiar Din Tai Fung comfort, but presented in a more generous and refined way. IG: socalhkfoodies

    Mark L.

    Much more than just soup dumplings. even the cauliflower was amazing. best Chinese food in the neighborhood

    Kelly N.

    Came here for a family dinner on a Friday night and was pleasantly surprised there was no wait. This spot used to be called Mandarin. My coworkers and I used to come here often for lunch, but it's been refreshed with a spacious layout and a charming tea house-inspired decor. Service was excellent from start to finish--attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out at a great pace. We ordered several dishes to share among four: Pickled Mustard Greens with Pork Intestines Berkshire Pork Xiaolongbao (8 pieces) Dan Dan Noodles Orange Beef Cantonese Roast Duck (Half) Eggplant with Century Egg Honestly, everything we tried was delicious--I have nothing negative to say. The standout for me was the Cantonese roast duck. The skin was perfectly crispy, and the meat was juicy, rich, and packed with flavor--easily one of the best I've had in a while. The pickled mustard greens with pork intestines had a nice kick and were surprisingly addictive. The eggplant with century egg was something I'd never had before, and it totally impressed--super flavorful and unique. The orange beef was crispy and satisfying, and the Dan Dan noodles had that great numbing spice that keeps you going back for more. The xiaolongbao were solid and well-executed. Overall, a really enjoyable meal with great service and a comfortable atmosphere. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

    Allan A.

    Craving xiao long bao (soup dumplings)? Linglong is a great spot in town for it. Happy hour had buy 2 get 1 free beers too. Friemdlu staff and nicely designed space. Will be back

    Half steamed poached chicken $24.95 from 4/9/26 visit
    Ellie G.

    I have been coming to Ling Long Restaurant since their grand opening, and it has always been one of our go to spots. We usually leave impressed, which is why this recent visit was so disappointing and felt like a noticeable drop in quality. I included photos comparing the same dishes from 2/28 and our most recent visit on 4/9, and the difference was clear. The steamed poached chicken came out hot, almost like it went straight from cooking to the table without the usual cooling step, so it lost that silky texture. The crab soup dumplings were the biggest letdown. The wrappers looked wet and slightly yellow, broke easily, had very little soup, and the filling tasted off. When I mentioned it, I was told it was a different item, even though I have ordered this before. They did replace it, which I appreciated, but the response felt dismissive. We also ordered the Peking duck and confirmed it would take about 15 minutes, and were told yes. It ended up taking closer to 55 minutes with no updates, and we had to take it to go. The half duck for $50 had very little meat and was mostly skin, which did not feel worth the price. I truly hope this was just an off day because we have had great experiences here, but this visit left us disappointed.

    Amy E.

    New Chinese food spot in Fountain Valley, a good addition in those area for group dining. Parking lot is spacious and the space inside is quite open. There were a good amount of larger tables so definitely a good option to bring the whole family. We were able to order food via their website and most of it came pretty quickly. We did end up having to wait about 25 min for the Peking duck which we thought was pretty good. The other dishes we ordered included the pork and crab XLB, cucumbers salad and hot&sour soup. All were pretty good and the quality was there. Staff were super attentive and very service oriented. We enjoyed our first visit and would definitely try coming again.

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    Cody L.

    nice spot with modern decor, and the service here was great, definitely better than most Chinese restaurants I've been to. I've visited twice: the first time, the food was good, but the second visit was a bit disappointing. Not sure if it was just the dishes I picked or my personal preferences. Honey Walnut Shrimp: 7/10 - These were huge, honestly the biggest honey walnut shrimp I've ever had. Appreciated the crispiness, but about 75% of it felt like breading. The sauce was a bit too sweet and heavy, which overpowered the shrimp. Eggplant with Century Egg: 8/10 - Phenomenal and super flavourful. My only complaint is that it's a bit too oily. Venison: 6.5/10 - A special that wasn't on the menu. Cool to try an exotic meat, but nothing particularly stood out about the dish. Also felt a little on the dry side. Steamed Seabass: 6/10 - Beautiful presentation and perfectly cooked fish, but the sauce was bland. Most of the flavor came from the heaping amount of chili, which didn't quite balance the dish.

    Julie N.

    Lots of parking Super clean Takes cc You order using a tablet Love their xlb - better than din tai fung imo Very juicy and came out piping hot Also got the roasted duck which was delicious Honey walnut shrimp was so good - huge shrimp Fried udon noodles w shrimp was very tasty Cucumber salad so tasty Hot n sour soup was ok nothing special Service was super good Restaurant nice and clean I would come back again

    Black Truffle Soup Dumplings
    Jeremy S.

    Great spot for some authentic chinese food in Fountain Valley! Tried a variety of dishes but some standouts were the sizzling beef and the black truffle soup dumplings. Overall, all of the dishes were great. The beef was made well and the soup dumplings were delicious. However, the filet fish soup was incredibly spicy even though we asked for less spice which was disappointing. It was spicy to the point where it was difficult to eat, and this is coming from someone who loves spicy food. If you want to try some dessert after your meal I also recommend the chocolate soup dumplings! A fun dish that was really good. Service was good throughout our time here, and the restaurant is modern and beautifully decorated. A great lunch aside from the mishap with our fish dish.

    Pork soup dumplings ($9.98 for 8) more like baos, but pretty good
    Joe P.

    We tried this new Chinese place that opened up in the old Mandarin location (Brookhurst & Ellis in FV). We wanted to do a test drive to see if we would eat here for a rellies bday, that is the weekend after Lunar New Year. Positives: The duck was as good as any duck hanging in a window in Chinatown. There was plenty of moist meat, and the skin was crispy; The cucumbers and chili oil wontons (not pictured), were very good. The cucumbers were fresh & crunchy, and had a nice kick to them. The chili oil on the wontons was fyah. My mouth numbed a bit from the oil. I dipped the dumplings in the oil to use a starch to neutralize the heat; Negatives: The soup dumplings were more like baos w/o any soup, and the Mongolian beef was bland; Our table was right next to the machine printing the orders, and by where the linens are located. They should move all that stuff to the front of the restaurant where customers are not located; We dropped $100 before tax & tip, but no one thanked us after we paid the bill nor exited the restaurant. The bday celebrant was part of the 3 person "Committee" that went to lunch. Unfortunately, she gave a thumbs down to celebrate her bday here. However, she did say, as did the rest of the Committee, that it was worth a second visit. We would like to try other dishes like their winter melon soup and a noodle dish: 3.5 Stars overall.

    Jenny L.

    Modern Chinese restaurant with a surprisingly beautiful interior in Fountain Valley. A friend recently recommended Linglong Soup Dumplings, which opened earlier this year. When I looked up the address, I realized it took over the space that used to be Taste of Beauty, a pretty well known upscale vegetarian restaurant. After doing a little research, I learned Linglong is the newest concept from the Dongting Chun / Dongting Fresh Hunan Cuisine restaurant group. The menu leans toward Hunan style dishes but also includes a wide variety of other Chinese classics, so a few friends and I decided it would be a good spot to explore together. The space itself is one of the first things you notice. It looks like they kept many of the structural design elements from the previous restaurant. The dining room features high ceilings, woven rattan pendant lights, light wood beams, and natural light coming down from above, which makes the whole space feel bright and open. It also looks like they've rearranged the dining layout a bit and added some new decor, including Chinese landscape artwork tied to the Dongting Chun brand. The soft Morandi tone colors paired with white marble tables give the restaurant a modern Chinese aesthetic that feels calm and polished. It's definitely different from the typical older style Chinese restaurant interior. Each table has a QR code so you can scan and order directly from your phone. There is a printed menu with photos, but it only shows a limited selection of dishes. The digital menu is much more detailed and even shows spice levels. Fair warning though, the menu is pretty extensive and it took us a while to decide what to order. Here are a few dishes we tried: 1. Berkshire Pork Soup Dumplings 黑豚小籠湯包 (8 pcs) - $8.98 One of their signature items and probably the best value on the table. The dumplings were nicely pleated and filled with plenty of soup. The pork tasted clean with no unpleasant smell. Definitely something I would order again. 2. Sticky Rice Shaomai (4 pcs) 四喜糯米燒賣- $9.98 These are slightly larger than typical Cantonese siu mai and filled with sticky rice, pork, beans, and mushrooms. It was decent but not the most memorable dish for me. 3. Roast Duck (Half) 港式燒鴨(半隻)- $28.98 The skin was crispy but a little on the firm side. The meat itself was tender, and the sauce paired nicely with it. Overall a solid dish. 4. Spicy Popcorn Chicken 玲瓏辣子雞- $21.98 A classic Sichuan style dish with fried chicken, dried chilies, and peanuts. It looks extremely spicy, but surprisingly it wasn't spicy at all. It's definitely a dish that goes well with rice, though the price felt slightly high. 5. Braised Chayote Leaves 上湯龍鬚菜- $25.98 This vegetable isn't very common to find around here. The broth included century egg and ham, giving it a light but comforting flavor. Interestingly, this ended up being my personal favorite dish of all orders. 6. White rice 白飯 is $1.99 per bowl and we ordered a couple bowls to go with everything. Service was fairly minimal since ordering is done online, but the staff came by regularly to refill water. If you prefer a quieter dining experience with less interruption, this setup actually works pretty well. After finishing our meal, I noticed the upstairs area was open and asked if it was also part of the dining space. One of the partners kindly showed us around. There's a private room with a large table that seats about ten people, plus another section that could work well for group gatherings or small events. There's even a private restroom upstairs. He mentioned there's currently no room rental fee, although that might change in the future. Before leaving, we noticed desserts listed on the digital menu and were offered a complimentary strawberry pudding to try. The partner explained that their desserts are made by an award winning pastry chef from Taiwan, and that ingredients like taro are sourced from Taiwan. The pudding texture was firmer than I expected, possibly due to the type or ratio of gelatin used. With menu prices ranging from about $5.98 to $9.98, I might personally choose to order another basket of soup dumplings instead. We also received a limited time discount coupon before leaving, which was a nice touch. You can tell the restaurant is putting effort into building the brand. North Orange County doesn't have a huge number of Chinese restaurants, and Linglong's modern interior definitely helps it stand out from more traditional spots. Overall it was a pleasant first visit and I'd be interested in coming back to try more dishes. **One small note: I did notice what seems like a bug with their online ordering system. I had left the digital menu page open earlier, and later realized I could see the order list from the guests who sat at the same table after us. It even looked like I could add items or press checkout. Hopefully that's something they can fix soon.

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    Hi there, thank you for checking in! Since we are currently in our soft opening phase, we have prepared limited quantities of certain dishes to ensure the highest quality. We apologize if your favorites were sold out and appreciate your… 

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    Seafood Cove 2

    3.9
    (2.6k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    Went here for Sunday brunch and this place was already packed to the brim. I highly recommend to…read moreget here early as lines were already out the door at around 10:30. This place has been my go to favorite Dim sum spot in OC since I was a kid. I've noticed many Dim Sum spots in OC just aren't good. No offense lol. There something about the seasoning and portion size that hits. Hargow - big shrimp filled Hargow. Big pieces. The dough is perfectly thin. Shumai- my favorite ! Super big pieces filled with pork and shrimp. A must order Chicken Feet - perfect Tang and chew to start your Dim Sum experience. Good for the collagen! Very flavorful. Shrimp Rice Paper - my favorite over the beef one. The shrimp was nice and big. The sweet soy sauce was perfect match. I wish it was a bit more umami compared to ones I get in NY. Pork and Chive Dumpling - it was okay. Didn't have any opinion. Taro Cake - pretty decent. Nice crisp and super soft and mellow inside. Would get this again!! BBQ Pork Buns - my favorite! Super chunky pork and not overly sweet. Baked to perfection! Beef in steamed rice paper rolls - this was okay. I felt like the beef lacked the flavor versus shrimp.

    Second visit here, and I still enjoy coming to this place. The atmosphere is pleasant, and it's…read moreactually cleaner and more spacious than many other dim sum restaurants I've been to. The service is good. They use a menu ordering system rather than the traditional carts rolling around, and I have to admit I miss the carts. There's something fun about the serendipity of seeing a dish go by, pointing at it, and trying something new. I also enjoy having a wide variety of options available. They did bring around a few plates to offer, which was a nice touch. I do have one major complaint: they list siu mai on the menu, but it really isn't siu mai. Traditional siu mai has a thin wrapper around the filling, while what they serve is essentially a ball of filling. I ordered the shrimp and mushroom version, but it was basically a shrimp ball topped with a shiitake mushroom. The individual dim sum pieces are larger than average, which is nice, but it also makes them easier to prepare and doesn't necessarily justify the very high prices. In fact, I think this may be one of the most expensive dim sum restaurants I've been to. When you're averaging more than $10 for three pieces of dim sum per dish, it becomes too expensive for a regular visit. That said, as an occasional treat, it's still a nice place to come.

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    Tan Kimsu

    3.1
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    3.4 mi
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    There are SO many dim sum places in OC to choose from but I heard this place changed…read moreownership/name(?) and I wanted to try it out so I took my mom here. There wasn't anyone eating there when we went on a weekday morning so service was super quick! It's a huge space though so I'm sure it gets more rowdy on the weekends. We tried the classic dim sum dishes. The shumai was a bit dry for me but was still overall pretty good. The rice rolls with shrimp had a very good sauce and it was super addicting! The only one that disappointed us were the soup dumplings, which fell apart because they stuck to the bottom. Also there just wasn't very much soup in them to begin with. Both of our favs were the baby ribs, which were so soft and flavorful. The fried shrimp balls were also good and were made to order so they were super crispy and fresh! I really liked the chili oil here because it actually had a kick. For dessert, we ended off with their egg tarts that were crispy, sweet, and delicious!! I'd definitely come back because this is a lot better experience compared to waiting hours for some of the places in OC.

    So the service here is still pretty atrocious in my opinion. So I don't really come in anymore…read more Maybe it's because I grew up with it and I'm in love with their dim sum. But their food is still great most of the time. I now just get to go and eat at home or eat somewhere else so I don't have to deal with their service. I like the new update and the modern look of the restaurant but I feel that it's taking away. It's warmth. It feels a little more clinic-y if that makes sense. I'll probably update again if anything changes or if a family member is dying to go here. I just get really upset thinking about how I have two aunts in my last example that we've gone ands server. Who's been there for ages treats you different based on I guess your tipping and to me that's a put off. He is also very crass, and his jokes are kind of gross. The owner does try and go around. But the last time I've gone, she kinda just sat there. My last experience while in the restaurant was that there were maybe four or five tables of people about 2 to 4 in each table. And this was after dim sum time so there are no carts going around. And even though their staff was pretty full service was so slow. The food was kind of extra greasy and it gave a lot of us. Bad stomach aches. I still debate how bad I want dim sum when I have to go here. But at least their dim sum is still great! I really hope that the place does turn around because when I drive by I see how empty it's gotten and it makes me sad that my favorite place is not doing as well. Cross fingers!

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    Shrimp bonnets a little dry, but adequate. I would pass on the siu mai, dryish. Tofu skins quite delicious! Chicken feet very good.
    Shrimp bonnets a little dry, but adequate. I would pass on the siu mai, dryish. Tofu skins quite delicious! Chicken feet very good.
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    White Palace

    3.7
    (90 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    I got married at White Palace in April 2026 and had an exceptional experience planning my wedding…read morewith them. Kevin, Tuân, and Trieu answered all our questions clearly and helped us achieve our dream wedding. I am Vietnamese, and my husband is not, so they made accommodations to find menu items that would serve a multicultural guest list. The prices were very fair and transparent, and the 9 course menu was delicious. White Palace also decorated the restaurant for us and provided meaningful special touches like a champagne tower, special effects for the first dance, and a decorated sweetheart table. The restaurant and their staff made us feel valued and made our wedding shine. While doing wedding research, other venues had hidden charges while White Palace was all inclusive and reasonable. My only suggestion is that they should slice thinner cake slices. They sliced large slices so some of my guests did not receive cake while the guests who got cake didn't finish theirs. I would gladly recommend White Palace to anyone who is planning a wedding.

    This review is long overdue. This restaurant used to be my favorite go to Chinese restaurant. The…read moredim sum at Seafood Cove2 is totally overrated and the crowd there made it very stressful so I used to come here, Seafood Paradise for dim sum in a relaxed atmosphere. In December 2023 my sister who lives in HB harbor claimed this resto was too far for her but finally decided to have a big Christmas Birthday party and invited 30, 40 people, the manager was not there and my usual server was not there either so I asked and was shocked at the news although I expected it, the new owner told me he had closed on the purchase that day and would change the name to White palace but he would keep the chef and the manager David but that was not the case. To me the best Chinese restaurants were Furiwa and Seafood Paradise. It was sad they failed to understand that w today economy dominated by social medias and if they do not follow the trend, they would be out of business, I told David the manager but he was so confused about what I was talking about. Bad restaurants that spent money on social medias thrived beyond comprehension. My sister ordered the usual wedding menu, 10 courses w lobster, steamed fish, etc..I knew immediately it was a new chef, the lobster was flavorless, almost every course was bland but many people I know have hay fever and with severe sneezing sometimes they lose their sense of taste on top of being born w less taste buds, it can be a curse to have too many taste buds as I was skinny all my life from not being able to enjoy eating till I started cruising when in the old days, cruise ship chefs were of Michelin caliber. My sister threw another big bash on Chinese/VN new year 2-10-2024, again 10 courses dinner and again everything was bland, there was not even enough salt in the food. I made no comment when asked bc everybody seemed to like it so who was I to say anything and I wanted to support the new owner, the service was great so that was a plus. I came by many times for dim sum and was disappointed the menu was limited, my favorite items were no longer offered. On 1-18-2026 my cousin had a big party, she is the Cai Luong singer and impresario, if my count was correct there were 20 tables, 200 attendants and many performers. Unfortunately for $60 to $75 pp, they could only offered 5 courses as they had to pay the performers. Needless to say, I could only eat the walnut shrimp and fried fish, the fried rice was not at all edible, what were they thinking? no salt, very little egg, I sure did not get fat!. I think 3 stars are generous as I was frustrated w the meal, I had no idea what the lead singer was singing/screaming about so loud in Saigonese! Lol! The dude was a VN version of Liberace!. I was there to keep up w long lost relatives, I sadly found out one had just died and I was not able to find out what happened bc the sound system was not functioning properly, it was blasting so loud, I was almost deaf in both ears! It was impossible to know what all the performers were saying. The manager if you read this please fix it, I have no idea how any wedding can take place w zero sound system unless it just went kaput on that one day. I'll tell my cousin to check on this before booking here again. I can't believe they also bought another restaurant on Edinger, Santa Ana, maybe it's just me but I don't like the all white chairs and table, I worked all my life in hospital and I'm not a fan of all white furniture, The old Seafood paradise had beautiful romantic looking pink flowers, table cloth and beautiful comfortable chairs. I'm glad they seem to be doing great, good for them, I'm not going back here but I plan to go to their 2nd resto. Unfortunately HB and Little Saigon do not have very good Chinese restaurants, I miss Hong Kong and all the 5 stars hotel ayce buffets in, I'm looking forward to my VN trip w all the good food unfortunately Yelp has no presence in VN. My camera always eats first, I have about 10,000 pictures of food in my IPhone from all my cruises and trips around the world, I enjoy looking and relive all my culinary experience. Pl come back for my future review of the White palace #2.

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    Welcome photo area decoration was beautiful
    Welcome photo area decoration was beautiful
    Wedding cake included for event through White Palace
    Wedding cake included for event through White Palace
    My cousin was the singer

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    My cousin was the singer
    Seafood Cove

    Seafood Cove

    3.8
    (949 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    There is a simple joy of sharing good food and conversation with those who are dear to you…read more Sometimes it is best shared at old familiar places. Nothing complicated nor spectacular, just a thought of nostalgia & tradition from foods that reconnect with times & memorable gatherings in our past. We had a great lunch with my daughter &?grandson - a mini celebration of sorts. It was quiet enough for our happy conversations and heightened our senses with good platefuls of Cantonese style food. Generous portions at competitive prices. Completely relaxed and satisfying atmosphere for us. The service was unintrusive and present. I like the staff for their service & attentiveness unlike some of the more upscale spots where patrons are ignored. lol. I'm glad this wonderful spot continues with such quality after all these many decades. I love old school local neighborhood businesses over the big franchises. I want good quality locals to thrive and it keeps getting harder for them & us.

    The interior is dated, but I still love it! The restaurant is nostalgic and has its own charm…read more The food is really good. It all came out quickly after ordering and it was fresh/hot. Everything was seasoned perfectly. My only critiques about the food are very small. I wish the fried tofu was cut in half into smaller cubes. Since it was soft tofu, it was hard to pick up and dip and the sauce. I'd also like more breading to keep the tofu sturdy. I also personally would've liked more breading/crispies on the shrimp. Service was good, but not the fastest when it came to ordering and paying. But I didn't mind.

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    Seafood Cove
    Clams with Basil
    Clams with Basil
    Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

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    Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

    Linglong Soup Dumplings - dimsum - Updated August 2026

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