The service was very nice, the food is amazing and is a go to place for our family. The workers specifically, Gilbert and Jayden, were very friendly in walking us through the process. Overall there was excellent service and I would highly recommended stopping by if you're in the area! read more

I love that ordering food is easy that the service is fast and Gilbert gives great customer service

Luscious Dumpling never disappoints! The dumplings were flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Every bite was delicious, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients. Jaden was very friendly and the service was quick. This place is definitely worth a visit! read more

I come here regularly..u wanna know why? Because the moment i come In the guy upfront Jalen greets you with a big smile and automatically makes u feel welcome! He already knows what my order and right away he gets it prepared and makes my visit very smooth. Andrea has a very inviting aura and she does her job with a smile. The ambience is pretty casual and the dining area is clean no bugs or any of that unappealing issues. In fact they got the MICHELIN 2021 that says alot for a food spot! You must come and try their dumpling,popcorn chicken and the only place i get my THAI TEA WITH KONJAC BOBA! the best thai tea from all the places i been. read more

Luscious Dumplings - Thai tea with konjac jelly boba and popcorn chicken - Dim Sum Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Very self-serve feel. The waiters/waitress comes with the food but you get your own bowls, forks, water and etc. The cold dishes - cucumber, broccoli, wood ear and seaweed - were all super perfect in flavor! Dumplings were all pretty good! The pork and shrimp soup dumpling and the chive fried dumpling were perfect! We had a shrimp fried dumpling but I didn't quite like the flavor. We got 3 noodles: the pork belly, beef noodle and the wonton. The most flavorful was the beef noodle. I didn't love the soup noodles and felt that the star of the dinner was the dumplings. My daughter normally doesn't like dumpling, but she loved all the ones we had. I would definite come back. The price was set perfectly - not the typical overpriced for what you get. Overall I'm satisfied! The animal flavors were a surprise and they were a great end of the meal! Lastly, the ambiance was okay. The shop is very bare minimum and the tables felt cramped with so much food on it. Eat fast or else you'll run out of space. We're a family of 5 and it was tight! read more

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My daughter and I stopped by Luscious Dumplings a few weeks ago while we were in the area. The place was a little crowded, but I was greeted as soon as we walked in. We decided to order the scallion pancakes, spicy wontons and dumplings. Everything was really good. The food was flavorful. We'll definitely return. read more

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Jayden was excellent and super helpful! I love this place and food. I've had the dumplings and they are delicious. Card only so don't bring cash! This is a 2021 Michelin cafe. The cafe is nice and welcoming. The interior is nice, but could maybe use a bit more color. Today, I enjoyed the shrimp tempura. I recommend visiting the next time you're in Eastlake read more

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Really good, all items we order were very delicious and service was fast. It's a dine in place, but there's no waiters. You come in, sit down and scan a QR code to order the food. Prides are affordable. read more

Luscious Dumplings - Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings (XLB) - 8pcs Vegetable Fried Spring Rolls Steamed Chicken Dumplings -8pcs - Dim Sum Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Super good dupe for din Thai fung in otay ranch. The sauce for the noodles were more peanutty than i like, but the sauce for the cucumber salad and dumplings blended perfectly with the noodles. Super quick and helpful service too, will be returning. read more

Great lunch spot! The gentleman at the register was super nice and even gave the kids some toys. The service was excellent, and the Angus beef with rice was delicious. read more

I don't love the order on your phone service experience. Our food was good though. I got the vegan dumplings scallion pancakes and broccoli and thoroughly enjoyed everything. It was a bit pricey as the bill for my wife and I and our two adolescent children was over $111. read more

I've never been disappointed here. The staff are extremely sweet and helpful. The food and vibes feel like a more chill version of a very specific fancy dumpling spot at the UTC Mall in La Jolla. I'm personally obsessed with the scallion pancakes and the spicy chicken wontons! (Music's also always top notch, and Millenial-friendly. ) read more

Luscious Dumplings - Scallion Pancake/ 葱油饼 - Dim Sum Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The service was fast. It's a self-service type, and sit wherever you want. The place is kinda small with max capacity of 34. There's available tables at the patio area. The food is good and being served hot and fresh. read more

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This place is very good. The yuzu chicken was citrusy veggies were very well cooked and fresh. Cucumber salad was well definitely recommended read more

Have been coming back over and over again. My youngest, who is an incredibly picky eater, says this is her place to go! They make the ramen nice and plain like she likes it. Now, thanks to the incredible staff and cook, she loves the scallion pancakes! She dips them in her ramen. The staff is really kind to her and she now thinks she is famous here! Love this place, the food, the staff, the whole 9 yards. p.s. great lenten options. My favorite is the vegan dumplings. read more

I was in the area for a friends birthday party and needed somewhere to grab dinner beforehand. I had heard about this place because they came from LA and had a Michelin bib gourmand so thought it was worth a visit. It's a casual dining experience where you can just sit wherever and scan the QR codes to order your food where it will be delivered to whichever table you sit at. The menu is more focused compared to other Chinese restaurants and offers fewer items which helps prevent you from being paralyzed at how many choices other Chinese menus can throw at you. Me and my partner went with the beef noodle soup, spicy chicken chili wontons, popcorn chicken and the pan fried dumplings. I will say that each dish was slightly different than what I normally expect. For example the wonton's sauce was not thick and felt more soy sauce forward than other spicy wontons I've had. The beef noodle soup also wasn't too spicy and felt sweeter than some other soups I've had. This isn't to say that they were bad as they still tasted good, it was just different than what I'm used to. As for the popcorn chicken and the pan fried dumplings, they didn't taste out of the norm and fried/seasoned well! Overall, it's solid and if I did live around here I wouldn't mind coming by! read more

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Happened to be in the area and the locals seemed to have a high opinion of this mom and pop looking place. The location is really nice for a shopping center/mall. The interior is very basic, so it's not a place to go if you want a fancy sit down restaurant. It's also no Din Tai Fung, although the menu has many of the same types of items. That being said, there is plenty of seating to accommodate the clientele considering the size of the place; and we were there during peak dining hours and it was just fine. Sat quickly w/ wife and kid. The menu is extensive, think dim sum to the max. They apparently were awarded a Michelin star for something in 2021, but I was too hungry to worry about that. We ordered Chicken Dumplings, Pork Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) and green onion pancakes. Sesame Brócoli and Thai Tea. All were quite good, but none stood out as superior to places we have eaten at here in San Diego. I'd give each item a solid 3.5/5, and the service itself a 5/5 as they were fast and quick to accommodate us when we had a problem with one of the dishes. They also gave us some pan fried pork dumplings and I have to say I enjoyed those the most 4.5/5. The Thai tea is forgettable and overpriced for what you get. The broccoli w/ sesame is interesting but served cold and the sauce is extremely overpowering. The flavor stays in your mouth for hours! Overall, though, based on excellent and swift service and good (not great) food, they're definitely a place we would visit more regularly if we lived in the area. read more

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Deep down, I want to gate keep this, but it wouldn't be fair. This place had a Michelin 2021 recognition and it's just not fair that they have not gotten a star. For me. Everything on the menu is 10 out of 5.. except for the stewed pork belly noodle. Service was good. One can order by using their tap screen or speaking to someone. Ambiance was casual dinning... in my Opinion, luscious dumplings would excel if they opened in a true sit down restaurant. This place is worth all the attention. read more

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I went here twice in one week. I haven't seen or experienced anything that I don't like in this place. It's a fast-food dumplings place. Clean and have an open space vibe. Very limited tables and you order via QR code or the counter The food is amazing. Specially the soup dumpling. This is a great place if you are craving for something quick and easy dim-sum. read more

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We heard this spot is part of the Michelin Guide in LA and we're always down for some good Taiwanese food. Space: ample seating and plenty of sunlight. It's easy to order by the QR code on the table. Food: they don't have an elaborative menu but still plenty enough to choose a variety from and each item was reasonably-priced. We got the pork xiao long bao, popcorn chicken, Dan Dan noodles, and scallion pancakes. I enjoyed all and couldn't really pick any favorites! As somebody who has visited Taiwan many times in the past, this is definitely one of the most authentic you can get here. Staff: very friendly and accommodating! Our server was fun to chat with. Our bill came out to about $50 for all and it was plenty for two people! read more

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Luscious Dumplings is a self serve restaurant which kind of threw me off. Essentially you seat yourself, order from your phone, pay, and wait for your food. You also need to go get plates, chopsticks, napkins, etc. The whole experience felt strange but I also didn't mind at the same time. As for the food, 5 stars!! I highly recommend trying their award winning Pork Pan Fried Dumplings. They were chewy and soft, while also having a little char on the outside. I also tried a dumpling that had Cheese, Beef, and Onion, almost like a burger dumpling which was really good. Lastly, I would recommend getting their Dan Dan noodles and add any protein of your choice, great dish for those hot days. Overall I would say a good experience, prices are reasonable, but I hate paper plates which is why I can't give it a 5 star. Would I go again? Yes, but I would order take out. read more

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Love having lunch here. Their angus beef rice bowl is delicious. I enjoy having it with their scallion pancakes.

As someone visiting from Hawaii, we don't often have access to great xiao long bao. I was excited to try some near our family. The store is smaller inside but still has a good amount of seating. All orders are taken via QR code and they have disposable cutlery. Since we were meeting a friend we ordered a bunch on the menu. Honestly everything was great! I particularly like the pan friend dumplings over the xiao long bao. It's crisp and juicy. We also had spicy pork dumplings and the sauce had a good oily kick. My personal fave is the popcorn chicken. We also got a mushroom rice dish and I was glad we got that because veggies are needed. The sauce on it was nice too. I didn't care too much for cucumber dish personally, but that's alright! Last thing, the servers were very nice here. I appreciated the speed of cleaning up despite the large party just leaving the restaurant. read more

Luscious Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I want to give this place 5 stars so badly, and we will definitely be back soon to try more items! Located in a large, busy plaza, but surprisingly parking wasn't an issue. We came on a Wednesday night so it wasn't crowded at all. The host was friendly, answered our questions, and gave great recommendations. One thing I really didn't love: all of our food came out in to-go containers. We ordered two sets of dumplings and expected the steamer basket experience, but instead everything came in plastic boxes and plastic utensils. The strange part wasn't even that they used to-go and containers, it was that they didn't correct it. We were clearly dining in as the other items were served before this (paper containers), scanned the QR code at the table, so I'm not sure where the disconnect happened. We ordered the following (all sets of 8), ranked by my favorites: Popcorn Chicken - My #1 item. That house sauce + secret spicy powder is elite. Shrimp & Pork Wontons - Fun to eat; just make sure everything is mixed well. Yuzu Pork Soup Dumpling - Must. Must. MUST order. Pork Soup Dumpling - A classic staple done well. Cucumber Salad - Honestly better than Din Tai Fung. Baby Bok Choi I'd reorder all of these again in a heartbeat. I was told the most popular items are the Beef Noodle Soup and the Beef & Cheese Fried Dumplings, so those are next on my list. Overall, the whole to-go container situation was awkward especially paired with grabbing your own utensils and drinks, plus bussing your own table. Maybe it's meant to be more fast-casual, but the expectation wasn't clear. TL;DR: We tipped upfront expecting full service but ended up with to-go containers and doing everything ourselves. Great food! read more

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Luscious Dumplings came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. I'm only disappointed that I didn't dine-in but rather did take out. The food was packed securely and snug in the togo bag. The scallion pancake was flaky and topped with green onions and a great appetizer to start with. Their Spicy angus beef noodle soup was amazing! As a dedicated beef noodle soup enthusiast, I can confirm this one is the absolute best. It included a generous amount of noodles, veggies, and beef. Premium, exceptionally tender; that's how I'd describe the beef. The broth was deeply flavorful with a medium degree of spiciness, not mild yet not overly spicy where it overpowers everything. I will definitely be back to try their XLBs and pan fried pork dumplings. read more

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First experience at Luscious Dumplings which happened to be voted a 2021 Michelin rated restaurant in Chula Vista, CA. It's tucked to the right of Nothing Bundt Cakes. I was craving wonton soup for dinner instead of ordering dumplings. To order your food, the waiters prefer you order by taking a photo of the QR code. Not only does Luscious Dumplings have great customer service and affordable prices!! As for the ambiance, it's simple, with framed photos of dumplings on their white walls. read more

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The service was great very nice people, the wait time was not long at all. And the food was a 10/10 experience my favorite were the pork fried dumplings i will be coming again! The place is really clean as well. read more

Luscious Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The dan dan noodles and spicy chicken wontons are delicious. Also everyone who works here is always very sweet every week I come here. Especially David! read more

So delicious! The cucumber salad, scallion pancakes, and chicken wontons are a must try

Can't say enough about their dumplings! I recently feasted on Luscious Dumplings, and I am already craving them again. It's a bit cramped inside the restaurant but there are plenty of seats including a bar style seating, which I sat at. There were condiments at every table, and it is self-serve when it comes to water and utensils. Cucumber Salad (5/5): A simple but refreshing appetizer to share! They dressed up the cucumbers and were lightly smashed to absorb the sauce. Popcorn Chicken (4/5): Standard, juicy pieces of fried chicken served with a mayo sauce. Solid, but would not order this again. Yuzu Chicken Soup Dumplings (4/5): Delicious chicken soup inside each dumpling and the flavor was there. Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings (5/5): Both of the crab and pork provided so much flavor when you bite into it! This one was my favorite to order. Not much service but the staff still acknowledged guests as they came in and left and still went around asking about the quality of the food. This restaurant is something you would discover in Convoy area, so this is a different and unique find to the area! read more

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Staff greeted me quickly, answered questions without attitude, and treated everyone with the same respect. The dumplings had good flavor and texture, and my overall food experience was positive. Big shout‑out to Jay and Nick for their customer service - they set the tone and make the whole visit feel welcoming. This is a spot I'd return to and recommend if you want to be treated well and eat well. read more

Food was good for eating here for the first time but one of the servers with really long hair covering his face was not wearing a hairnet and I watched him comb his hair down in front of his face and pick up a order of food and walk it over to a table, the customers didn't seem to happy either with his hair down in there plate, and him and another cook were talking really loud about how they drink and smoke a lot , not good. This is not a good look for people who come to enjoy there food and feel comfortable about who is really preparing there food , a cook ? Or cheech and Chong , I spotted about 4 healthy violations between these two workers in about 10 minutes of waiting for my food. My wife ordered it , I didn't touch it, just saying. It's not asking to much to keep your hair and your dirty hands off the food read more

This has become my family's favorite restaurant in Chula Vista My son says this place is the best!!! read more

Food is awesome! Best dumplings in Chula Vista and Eastlake! Gilbert was very helpful and got all our food and drinks fast! Place is clean and cozy. read more

Luscious Dumplings - Dan Dan noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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All around great experience. I liked the casual dining style and everything came out pretty quickly. The food was so yummy and there were plenty of menu items. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I'll be coming back here again and again. read more

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The place was delicious and we loved everything we ordered. Pick a table, order AND pay off the QR code. Every restaurant should do this. Allows you to take your time, order when ready, and leave right away when done. The only weird thing was that it asked for a tip and to pay immediately after ordering. We didn't know what type of service otherwise there was so perhaps they can separate the payment for afterwards. So everyone knows, you order, and for the drinks, they call your name and you have to go up to the counter to get the cups. For the food, they brought it over to the table. You bus the table afterwards yourself. Green onion pancake was tasty and I loved that they added fresh green onions. It was very oily though. The pan fried pork dumplings were delicious. They were kind of in between a potsticker, a shen jian bao, and a dumpling. They had thick skin and also soup inside, so best to kind of eat it like a XLB otherwise, you'll pop the dumpling and lose all the precious, juicy, flavor. I really enjoyed the shrimp, pork, and chive boiled dumplings. Lastly, the spicy cucumber salad was so flavorful and delicious with the mala taste. Table comes with a chili oil and a sweet chili oil plus the typical soy sauce and black vinegar for your sauce. The dishware was disposable even though they seemed a tad too nice to be yet not quite like real dishware. But the instructions at the trash can was that everything was trash except the metal silverware and actual XLB steamed metal containers. The parking lot was insane at lunch time on a Friday so keep that in mind. Go further away towards Five below and it's less crazy. read more

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I asked my husband if we can dine here once a week and he said no lol. What a hidden gem! I love how this place is a casual eatery yet the food is very restaurant quality. In my opinion, the dumplings are up there with dumpling inn and JCK, almost neck and neck with DTF. Great customer service and friendly staff, especially the guy who speaks in "accents." The food is DELICIOUS and with great flavors, the dumplings are huge. I've never had soup dumplings that contained SO MUCH SOUP before. Pretty much half our spoon was filled and it was hot. The spicy wontons had such a unique flavor that we didn't expect. The sauce the cucumbers are drenched in is also unique, I dipped my dumplings in the leftover sauce. Everything is disposable and there is a station with everything you could need for your dining needs. You order on your phone using a QR code, the food is brought out to you, and after there are trash cans by the front door to dispose your trash and leave the silver tins that the dumplings come in on top. I can't wait to return!! read more

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Cannot believe I am just now trying this place. We ordered spicy dumplings, steamed dumplings, fried dumplings, scallion pancake, cucumber salad & bok choy. Everything was so delicious. I no longer need to go to Kearny Mesa for my dumpling fix. There was an older asian lady cooking in the kitchen which gave it so much street cred, lol. They have a Michelin plaque at the counter so you know the place is legit. This is my new spot. read more

Let me start with the good: Yes XLB STEAMED dumplings ( do not confuse with boiled dumplings which will taste more doughy) And the popular beef noodle soup, taste good enough to not drive the distance. The bad : QR menus: I would appreciate a paper menu next to QR code or at least offer one upon entering restaurant . Customer service from Chef : Attitude not appreciated.-needless to say I will not return . I am okay driving to Meet Dumplings. When I went up to cashier to request to change my order from boiled to steam dumplings the chef paused what he was doing and stared at me for 2 seconds too long ( his body language was loud ,eye rolling, deep breaths ) ... Chef body language was the first red flag he even responded on behalf of cashier telling me they were out of steamed dumplings? I then asked to please cancel my order because I did not want boiled ones. Chef then changed his mind about being out of "steamed dumplings " and he told me he could give me steamed dumplings and asked if I wanted to watch him steam them for me... I responded " I do not want the same boiled dumplings to be steamed" ... So they poured the SAME boiled dumplings into the steam basket and I repeated to the chef and cashier to please cancel the dumplings and his response was that boiled and steam are the same and that he had just boiled for 5 mins ... I know the way I like my dumplings and it is not the same texture once it's boiled . Chef did not appreciated that I changed my order from " BOILED " to STEAMED and he was unprofessional . It would help if they would organize the menu items and put " XLB BOILED pork and XLB STEAM Pork under the same section and capitalize the BOILED and STEAM. Luscious team: Thank you for my refund and thank you for checking on my table. read more

Luscious Dumplings - Beef noodle soup - its okay and better than anything similar in the vicinity of eastlake. - Dim Sum Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Food:: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 This is a perfect little hole in the wall dumpling joint to either grab food to go or share some plates with one other person. I wouldn't recommend this place for large parties since the inside is incredibly small and the tables are tight. The process to order is simple- you come in, pick a free table, scan the QR for the menu, and place your order and pay through the app. The timing to get your food and drinks is really quick. We ordered the bok choy, cucumber salad, pork XLB, and pan fried pork dumplings. We also ordered the piggy bao for dessert. The veggies were fresh, delicious, and complemented the dumplings so well. Highly recommend! I'm glad we have this spot close to the house. This is a lot easier to get to than Convoy! read more

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