I ordered take out from here since we were in the area and it was one of those evenings where cooking just sounded exhausting. I ordered the popcorn chicken, eggplant, pork ribs, and beef roll. All I have to say is wow, what a difference from when we were dining in. The portion sizes are pretty much cut in half. The popcorn chicken... wow I mean there were MAYBE 10-15 pieces max and I'm talking small pieces. It was a tiny lil appetizer. It was definitely not enough food for 4 people unfortunately. And the garlic pork ribs were literally all bone. So bottom line, don't order take out. Dine in is the way to go read more

Absolutely delicious! Definitely the best dumplings I've had outside of Irvine. Service was quick, and the inside was clean and chill. Everything came out piping hot and fresh with good flavors. Perfect spice level, just enough to be noticeable but not overpowering. We had the chashu buns, which were fluffy, soft, sweet, and steamy, exactly what you want to finish off a meal. The Dan Dan noodles were solid but not the best I've had, I preferred the homemade noodles with peanut sauce which were scrumptious. Soft chewy noodles with a light peanut sauce and crunchy cucumbers. The xiao long bao had perfect thin dough with a good pork flavor inside, I was very impressed and felt they could handle their own alongside din tai fung. I've had bad luck at other dumpling places around OC with the spicy chili wontons, but these were aMAZing and a little addicting. Perfect bite size and spice. We polished our plates and felt far too full but it was worth it, I highly recommend! read more

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My friend and I like to have lunch, then drive together to our 1:00 class. Early in the semester, we stumbled upon this place and we haven't gone anywhere else. The green beans (I know, how great could green beans be?) are GREAT! Sautéed to perfection with garlic and just delicious! In the weeks we've been here, we've tried, and loved, the dumplings, the Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice (sounds weird, but it's wonderful), Cantonese Crispy Noodles, Potstickers, Beef Roll, and it was all excellent. We were disappointed that the Broccoli was way too salty for us, but that's personal preference. The restaurant is beautiful, I like the open kitchen, and the food is wonderful and a bargain! Highly recommended! read more

I was in the area and craving some Asian food. This place is a considerable option to curb the craving. It's spacious and clean inside, and the staff was friendly. Located in a strip mall, so there is plenty of parking. We ordered the pork SLB, which had a thin wrapper and filled with flavorful, hot broth. Don't forget to dip it in the black vinegar and ginger. The mapo tofu portion was large, and they definitely do not skimp out on the soft silken tofu. The flavor is ok, a little bland. But it made me feel healthy, so that's okay haha. I did enjoy the beef noodle soup. It wasn't a stand-out, but it's still good! It's very comforting, and has a good amount of fixings in it, so I'd say it's still worth it. read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Mapo tofu (rice not included) - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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After my daughter's basketball game, we were all ready for dinner--and LOC Noodle & Dumpling Bar was just an 8-minute drive away. The restaurant is clean and family-friendly. We had five people at our table and ordered the following: * Signature Juicy Pork Xiao Long Bao（招牌鮮肉小籠包）- $13.75 * Signature Pan-Fried Xiao Long Bao（招牌生煎包）-$14.5 * Spicy Wontons（紅油抄手）- $13.75 * Beef Roll（牛肉捲餅）- $12.99 * Beef Noodle Soup（清湯牛肉麵）- $14.75 * Beef Fried Noodle（牛肉炒麵）- $14.75 My son especially liked the beef noodle soup, and the spicy wontons weren't spicy--so everyone could enjoy them. Other food items were just fine. Just give it a try if you're nearby. read more

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A group of six of us went for lunch on Saturday around noon. We had never been here before but heard it was very good. Well, it is and definitely a great price. We all decided to share. We had sautéed green beans which were outstanding. We ordered two fried rices, but only should've ordered one because it was plenty. I personally like the pineapple chicken fried rice better than the vegetable. I've never heard of Dandan noodles, but they were very good with a beef sauce and a little kick. We also tried boiled pork dumplings, and pan fried shrimp dumplings. But the best was the fried beef with scallions! Unbelievable, unbelievable! So tasty and good. It was fun to watch them cooking our meal, fresh and to order. Ema as an amazing server and helped us out with choices. She as very attentive. read more

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I wanted to try something new this weekend, so we decided to give this place a go. We were initially put off by their price, but finding good Asian food in this area can be tricky. You gotta pay with your wallet or your taste buds, but we hit the double whammy...not in a good way. We arrived as they opened, so the dining room was super empty. You scan the QR code to place your order, so interaction with staff is super minimal. There are squeeze bottles for sauces on the table for soy sauce, black vinegar or chili oil. Tip: Gently squeeze the sauce bottles without opening the cap since there's a hole on the cap for a steady, controlled stream. Apparently, I didn't listen very well and opened the cap to dispense the soy sauce. It splashed everywhere on the table. We ordered a few things to share: - Beef Noodle Soup: I think we assumed it would be like a Taiwanese beef noodle soup, so we were pretty disappointed that it lacked flavor. Broth was very light and the noodles were a bit thicker with that chewy/bouncy mouthfeel. Toppings were decent with sliced beef, steamed bok choy and a fried egg. Overall, it was alright, but didn't feel like something we'd order again. - Pork Xiao Long Bao: Juicy, but the skins were so delicate. When it first came out hot, the first two I picked up ripped and the broth inside just poured out. The dumpling themselves were okay. - Popcorn Chicken: These were pretty juicy, but husband prefers them to be crispier. The sizes varied with big chunks and small bite-sized pieces. Overall, everything was just okay. Our lunch bill rounded out to about $45, which felt a bit hefty for an average meal. At least we gave it a shot. read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Pork XLB - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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The food is awesome. This place is my husband's and my go-to when we feel like eating out. We've tried tons of things on the menu and haven't gone wrong yet. Our favorites are the spicy crispy chicken and the beef roll. read more

Everything we ordered was so good that we were literally shocked that we were in ladera ranch rather than Irvine!! We ordered the pork XLB. It's no DTF, but still very flavorful and thin wrapping that it was a winner! Next we got the beef roll! This comes with 4 big slices, so it's great to share! The scallion roll was flakey and yummy while the beef and veg inside were juicy and spot on!! We also got the popcorn chicken because I dream of popcorn chicken and boba on the regular. And this legit made me smile.... Because I no longer need to drive to Irvine to get my popcorn chicken fix!!!! This place was legit, although I wish we could ask to make it spicer. The spicy wontons was the BIG TIME winner as it was flavorful and perfection, very similar to the one at DTF!! Lastly we got the Dan Dan noodles. These coulda def been more peanuty and spicy... but overall delish!! We would hands down order everything again and actually can't wait to go back... and order everything and maybe some new items as well! I will say service was really nice and fast. The restaurant is very clean and new and prices were great! I hope this place stays around for awhile! I know a lot of Asian families who have been waiting for a restaurant like this in the area!!! read more

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It's nice to have a restaurant like this in the area. I've liked everything I've tried with the exception of the soup which was a bit of a let down for me as the broth was quite bland. My favorite is the Mapo tofu which is semi soft tofu is a spicy Schwan sauce with ground meat. Make sure to order some white rice to soak up the sauce. The eggplant with garlic sauce was soooo good. The skin of the eggplant is crispy while the inside is soft and buttery. The sauce is the definition of tasty umami. I would return just for that! You order by scanning a QR code posted in a sticker at the table. The problem is that reception is not great for everyone at this location. I was able to view the menu and order while my husband could do neither. Once you are done you can't pay with the app and must call the waiter over to pay. Feels a little convoluted. Service is efficient but not quite friendly. This doesn't bother me as long as the food is good, which has been the case every time I've visited. Definitely worth trying. read more

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I saw that Loc opened a few months ago so I decided to go here with my daughter for our monthly "noodle date." The menu had a great selection of appetizers, noodles, entrees, and dumplings. We ordered the chicken fried noodles and juicy pork dumplings. It was our first time trying juicy dumplings, and they did not disappoint. The food was fresh and flavorful. I'm planning on returning with my whole family soon so we can try the rest of their dishes and dumplings. read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Chicken fried noodles - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Yes, I really like this place. The food is exceptionally good and authentic. Pretty addicting I would say. The service was quick and polite. I like the restaurant layout, with plenty of seating. Comfortable and quiet at times. I'll be going again to try the spicy fried chicken. The dumplings are very very good, but if you would like something else, they have plenty to choose from. read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Shrimp dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

The service was good and I liked the online service of ordering on your phone. This allowed us to take our time and it was an easy way of placing our order. -Pineapple chicken ($15.99): This was my least favorite dish. I did not like that they used canned pineapple and the chicken was not appealing. For the price I would think they would use better ingredients. I do not recommend this. 1/10 -Signature juicy pork xlb ($13.75): This was really good and the soup inside the xlb was tasty. 8/10 -Wonton in spicy chili sauce ($13.76): I definitely recommend this item because it was extremely flavorful and it's not spicy. 8.5/10 -Chocolate dumplings ($8.99): This came a close second to being last place. We requested to have this dish brought out last and we were really excited for it but it wasn't what we expected. The texture of the bun was too thick and dry. The chocolate inside all of the balls contained a Hersheys Kiss that was not melted properly. Very disappointing. 2/10 (not pictured) Overall I think this place has room for improvement to make it a great restaurant. read more

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Plenty of parking. Easy to get a seat on a Friday night. Service was great. Server was extremely friendly Food had great flavor... green beans were a little on the salty side. Will definitely go back. read more

Ambience-nice enough Service-nice enough Food-we only liked one dish- the beef and noodles Price-they are charging the going rate. But Sunny dumplings is cheaper and tastes way better. Repeat? No we will not come again. We ordered the signature pork XLB, chicken fried rice, beef and fried noodles Chicken tried rice had no flavor. I doused it with soy sauce and chili oil. The signature pork XLB was not good. It tasted like it was stuffed with sausage that didn't taste good. The beef fried noodles tasted good. You scan the QR code to get the menu and order but the cell service was super, super slow that we just had to order directly to the waitress. read more

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The food here is quite different than the Chinese food that I am used to. That said, I have had many types of chinese food. The pan friend Xiao long bao had no soup inside and the meat was dry. I was going to say thats objectively bad, but their cucumber salad was completely picked and their noodles had some interesting seasoning. Maybe its a cultural difference since Chinas a big place, or maybe they just messed everything up... read more

Had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. Food came out quick. Ordered the XLB, spicy wontons, dandan noodles, and custard bun. The XLB, wontons and noodles were good. The custard buns were not great- the filling was not custard-y. The filling was broken jello pieces. They were not great. Service was good. It's a mom and pop place. They seemed a bit short staffed since there were a lot of tables with leftover dishes for a while. Probably wouldn't come back. Food was mid, service was friendly. Place wa read more

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A bit of an odd visit. There are not servers per se. Basically kitchen staff or people cleaning the tables will stop by to drop off a menu and then later take your order. One lady was carrying grocery bags full of something and then dropping off our water. Food: - cucumber appetizer was not cut in long slices like the menu photo. Cucumbers were cut in large circular discs with not much flavor. - pineapple chicken: I liked the flavor of the sauce, but the chicken itself seemed like there was more breading than there was chicken. - garlic noodle chicken. This was the best item we had. Good thicker noodles. Light flavor. Tasted better the next day heated in a pan with Korean BBQ sauce added - Thai iced tea. Best thing I can say is that it was too milky. Not much flavor and the water / tea base used had an odd back bite to it. The servers / employees were nice but distant. They did allow another family to sit down 10 minutes before closing, so I give them credit for that. I hope this place improves, because I would like a good noodle place nearby. read more

I've gotta say I'm impressed. I grew up in NYC going to China Town for Dim Sum since the 80's before that kind of thing was common in the U.S. I ate more Char Shu Bao's than hamburgers as a kid to give you context. First, the atmosphere was great. Clean, comfortable seating. The Service was tremendous. Our waitress was polite, helpful and even was able to help my wife who has coeliac's. When I try a new place I like to order basically everything, that way if we go back I know what to order and not order. We got Pork Xia Long Bao's Fried Xia Long Bao's Spicy Wontons Pot Stickers (kids) String Beans (No Soy Sauce) Steamed Vegetable Dumplings Peanut Noodles Cantonese Crispy Noodles Fried Beef with Scallions Garlic Pork Ribs First the Peanut Noodles and Garlic Pork ribs were 10/10. I'm used to cold sesame or cold peanut noodles. Instead these were served in a warm peanut and soy broth with homemade noodles. GOOD Lord they were delicious and only $8.50. The Garlic Pork ribs were one of my favorite dishes I've had anywhere. They were fried with an incredible crispy exterior and then seasoned with fermented black beans and spinach. I can't put into words how much I enjoyed these. They are tough to eat but I'm used to that format with the rib cut down into smaller knuckles but just be prepared for that. I would eat here everyday just to have these. The Spicy Wontons, Vegetable Dumplings, Pot Stickers, String Beans and Fried Beef were all very good. I would defiantly be fine ordering any of those again if we went back. The Cantonese Crispy Noodles were meh. Traditionally pan fried noodles should be crispy towards the edges of dish and then soften towards the middle. These were just crispy lo-mein and the sauce was watery and not very flavorful. The Xia Long Bao's were ok but not great. The Fried Xia Long Bao's were overley doughy and didn't have a great filling or soup inside. Honestly, if a place can get a few dishes spot on that's a win. Almost everything was very good and the Peanut Noodles and Garlic Pork Ribs were legit 10/10 and reasonable priced. The service was GREAT, the atmosphere was good. A big win for South OC. I wish I could give the place 4.5 stars. read more

The food here is amazing. I actually had a hard time coming up with a rating because I love the food. Husband thinks it's a bit overpriced but in my opinion, if it's good it's worth the it. The problem is the atmosphere. Every time we've gone it's hotter than hell inside. They have these huge fans on either side of the restaurant that blow around the hot air. Just invest in the AC so people can enjoy the meal :/ I now only get takeout but I really recommend the bok choy, eggplant, peanut noodle and mapo tofu! All four are delicious! Also, food comes out pretty fast and staff seem nice. read more

I have been wanting to try this place since they opened. Tried it today. Called three times no answer. Ordered pick up online, my daughter went there and they didn't even know they had an order. There was only 1 person in this place. Ordered the juicy pork dumplings. They weren't good. Weird texture no flavor no good whatsoever. Also ordered Cantonese crispy noodles. Again, not good, meat chewy, odd flavor. Waste of time and money. read more

Poor customer service experience. Also ordered two items - one was good, one was not.

Food, service and atmosphere are all great! Particularly enjoy their spicy chicken, but have liked everything I've tried so far

Ordered the spicy crispy chicken with french fries and it hit just right. Super nice place with a super nice family. Ingredients were fresh and served hot. read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Spicy crispy chicken with french fries - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Probably the worst customer service I've ever experienced. First, there was no AC in the restaurant, it is 98 degrees today. I did see there are 2 big fans inside, so I decided to stay with a presumption that the AC is broken. Then when we got one of our noodle soup order, the spoon came apart as soon as my mom picked it up. We showed the server the broken spoon, she walked over without saying a single word , took the spoon and walked away to get a new one. Then when we got the soup dumpling, my 4 year old noticed right away there were ants on the cover. In the end, I asked for a to go container. On our table, there was the soup XLB we never touched, and some leftover soup with almost no noodle in it. The server asked "you want to take the soup?". Eventually I asked to speak with the manager, and this Monica girl who attended our table (the only table) said she is the manager. I told her all my concerns and she gave me no apologies but attitudes with rolling eyes. There were total of 4-5 workers in the restaurant , again we are the other table with party of 4 dining in this whole time. Unfortunately, I have experienced no customer service today and will not return again. The fact the restaurant had replied my review with such defensive and unprofessional manner has yet again proved that there is no concept of customer service. read more

Overall the food was okay. The shrimp and pork XLB was decent. Spicy wontons were flavorful but lukewarm. Dandan noodles were very bland but the texture of the noodles were chewy (that's a good thing). Half of the cucumbers in the cucumber salad were mushy and the flavor was off...only tasted very strongly of vinegar. For the high price point of the food I would recommend getting better sauce squeeze bottles. They are plastic, sticky, squirt all over the table and look like they haven't ever been cleaned. Yuck. read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Sauce squirt bottles - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Very solid. Had the xlb shumai and peanut noodles. The xlb were very good. I chose the crab and can tell they were fresh and hand made Staff was really nice. Everything was really clean. They also have a good Thai tea. Will definitely be back read more

Very fast service, even at lunch time. Food was fresh and good-sized portions. Nice to have local dumpling place. Will be back. read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Custard Buns! - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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Horrible Food, ordered takeout and got a wrong order. Curry was the worst I have ever had, all dark meat that was mussy. Will not wat there again. Rice is not included, you have to pay extra? read more

Service was attentive and quick; we ordered the following: Scallion Pancakes: great taste and not overly greasy like other local places (A+) Beef Noodle Soup: The broth was the all-star. Comforting taste that didn't overpower. I'll be back for this soup on a cold day, sick day, any day of the week that ends in day. Dumplings; Can't go wrong here. Both the soup dumplings and fried dumplings were delicious! Overall was delightfully surprised at how delicious the food was. Will be back for sure! read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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Well, it's no Din Tai Fung but it was alright for something to grab close to home. Make sure to order off the QR code which is Chowbus. The other apps like DoorDash are up charged immensely, it's like over $5 per an item. We ordered a few things to try and it was all mediocre. Might give it another try some other time to see if it could have been a one off. Really would like to see more restaurants succeed here in Ladera. read more

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A GEM in South Orange County for the Asian food lovers! Stopped by as they were almost about to close and the very nice waitress sat us and repeatedly told us to take our time, relax and enjoy our meal (who does that 15 min before closing... so nice!). The food... EXCELLENT! Drive to South Coast Plaza to put our name in for a ridiculously long wait... no more! We ordered the beef dumplings in chili sauce , beef noodle soup , chicken curry noodle soup , and the cucumber salad ... you know, just a small almost midnight snack The restaurant was clean, food was flavorful, fresh, and delicious! The staff was welcoming and friendly (despite our coming in 15 minutes before close!). We will definitely be back!!! read more

Amazing food! Best Chinese food for vegetarians. The food is very authentic and has exquisite burst of flavors in each dish. The hospitality is spectacular. Will recommend and come back! read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

There were a nice variety of dishes to choose from. We ordered some noodles, soup dumplings, and wontons. The spicy wontons were the best by far. The food was fresh and I liked how you can see into the kitchen and how the chefs are preparing everything. There was a bit of an odd smell in the restaurant but other than that it was a good experience. read more

Decently priced. They were out of a lot of things (white rice, drinks, potstickers to name a few) and service was extremely slow even if there was barely anyone there. I don't see us going back here again. read more

I'm giving this place five stars because I no longer need to drive 20 minutes for some good spicy dumplings and Dan Dan Noodles. But seriously, the food here is excellent and rivals those in Irvine. Ladera is lucky to have this establishment here. read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - Spicy Wonton Dumplings. 5/5 - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Terrible restaurant which I've NOT been in a while. 1. One noodle soup took almost an hour to serve, where there is only one other table who has already finished. The cheap quality rice is not fully cooked with a sour aftertaste. 2. The most weird music played, and it's so loud 3. The bizarre seat arrangement which make you don't want to seat anywhere The atmosphere is so weird, the taste is so bad. Eating here completely ruined my weekend vibe! read more

Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar - The most undesirables rice - Chinese Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

I think this is one of the best noodle bars in OC. The food is always delicious and fresh.

Eat here, it's so good! I finally got to try this place, and I'm so glad I did! The food here is legit! You could plop this place in Rowland Heights or LA. It's family owned, and all the recipes are from the family. The servers were all very kind, helpful and passionate about their offerings. We got the beef roll, the fried beef with scallions and the wonton soup. All were excellent! It's also very clean with nice ambiance. I'll be back with friends and family. They're still working on their liquor license for beer and wine. So BYOB. read more

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This was my first time ordering from Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar. I just realized they were in Ladera Ranch when I searched for dumplings near me. Less than 5 miles from my location. The food was excellent, I had spicy dumplings, chicken fried rice and green beans. The food was prepared with awesome seasonings and not salty like I am accustomed too from other dumpling restaurants. I am definitely putting g this restaurant in my rotation. Give them a try, you will be happy that you did!!! read more