We enjoy going to Mama Lu. This is the first time we've gone to the new Alhambra store, and this is now our favorite. Only negative is they don't have the frozen dumplings, wontons, and steam dumplings we keep it home and enjoy so much. We were a group of 11, and ordered juicy pork dumplings, pea sprout, sweet and sour chicken, French style beef tenderloin, house special crystal chicken, green onion pancake, fish with seaweed, hot and sour soup, Szechuan style shrimp, black bean with clams, pork chop with spicy salt, and ribeye with chili. All but two of the dishes were really delicious. The green onion cakes were okay but not great, and we were very disappointed in the clam dish. The sauce was fine, but the clams were tiny and you really didn't get to enjoy anything. We had a great server, and I neglected to get his name. The bussers and assistants were terrific in keeping us in tea, clearing up, bringing in dishes one after another. It really was an excellent meal and everybody had a good time. They added an 18% tip which was just fine, and the bill came to just under $300. I added an extra tip in cash for the server because he really took great care of us. I really recommend this place, and apologize for not remembering to photograph all the dishes. read more

A new location for Mama Lu's. We bought take out...... of course better to eat dine-in for better quality of taste. It appeared the ambiance of the dining room was comfortable. We ordered the sui mai (very large and tasty), juicy pork dumpling (tasty), Seafood Pan Fried Noodles (tasty and I would order again), Green onion pancake (I would not order again.... pricy and too thick), garlic Chinese broccoli (tasty), fillet mignon French style (I would not order this dish again), fish with vegetable (I would order again, tasty), and pork chop with spicy salt (tasty). They have a parking lot and there is also street parking. May this location succeed. I have been to the Monterey Park and City of Industry locations too. read more

This Mama Lu's is so tasty and has a nice ambience. All the dishes we ordered were good. The lamb was flavorful, green beans crispy, eggplant soft, chicken tender and juicy, and fish tasty. The presentation was good and portions huge. It is a good price for the amount and quality. The inside is modern and they have a private dining room too. Service was friendly. Bonus is free parking on the side of the restaurant. I would come back and try more ! read more

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My friends and I decided to try the Mama Lu's in Alhambra as it recently opened. We arrived around 7pm and were seated immediately. After we ordered our food everything started coming out. We ordered xiao long bao, honey garlic pork chops, beef roll, green beans with beef, beef chow mein and pan fried pork buns. We liked all the dishes we ordered but thought the chow mein and pork buns were lacking flavor. They have condiments on the tables so you can add some of that to resolve the problem. I like how the xlb had thin wrapping and was filled with soup. The honey garlic pork chops were crispy and the sauce is addicting. The beef rolls were juicy and dripping in its own sauces. They have their own lot next to the restaurant and there is always street parking around the corner. We ordered 6 items since we were hungry but left with 3 things. Bill came out to be about $100. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Not sure what happened to Mama Lu's, but I was sorely disappointed with lunch today. The pancake around the beef roll was undercooked, and the Shanghai rice cakes were pale and also undercooked. The XLBs were disappointing as well. Everything came out cold. I don't think I'll be coming back. Quality control seems to have declined since their rapid expansion. read more

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Ordered from here after seeing all the reviews as this seems like a go to for peeps looking for dumplings and good food. Order arrived and had a variety of dumplings - fish, spicy chili with pork and shrimp / pork dumplings. Also, ordered some shrimp fried noodles. Food was good although it didnt come with classic items which make the dumpling pop...(chili oil, ginger, vinegar)..,However, food was good and can see myself going in and really trying this place out right. 4 stars because as good as the dumplings were, the dough was a little thick in comparison to other places I've eaten, but would most definitely recommend! read more

Lunar New Year is coming! Struggling to find a family spot that all generations and even your extended family will approve of? Mama Lu's has you covered!! Walking in and seeing the giant xiao long bao mural, we immediately had to order it and it was so fulfilling . Of course, I didn't forget my favorite French-style beef 法式牛柳粒, very juicy and done the Cantonese way. Need a carb that's more special than noodles or rice? The Shanghai rice cakes 上海炒年糕 are the answer . To complete the meal, the older generation always requests the string beans 乾煸四季豆 because no veggies means the meal isn't complete . IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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I'm so glad this location tastes just like the MPK spot. Love the tea and peanuts they serve right when you sit down. The XLB were super juicy, and the sautéed string beans were served in a huge portion. I also tried the rice cake, which had the perfect chewiness. When I asked to box my leftovers, the worker boxed them up for me, which I appreciated. There's parking in the back, which makes it super convenient. read more

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Similar to the other Mama Lu's other locations. This location doesn't have roast duck. The Garvey location has roast duck. The soupy dumplings always good. The Shanghai rice cake is lighter in color at this location. The steamed chicken with sauce is really good. The lamb with onions had ALOT of onions with alittle lamb. The fried chicken wings were the BEST! They were juicy, crispy, and tasty. The portions at this location seem smaller than the other locations. This location is really loud for some reason. I couldn't hear anyone when we talk med because the restaurant was so loud. Service is like any other Chinese restaurant. No eye contact and no smiles. Happy Mama Luing! read more

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5/10/26 I called and placed an order for 5 serving of fried rice, I get there and I'm handed the tray on the left WITH "5" SERVINGS OF RICE I was in disbelief, I even ask where's the rest/are you sure that all of it, They said yes so I left. VERY DISAPPOINTED I got robbed!!! FIRST & LAST TIME!!!! I've always ordered 4 servings of rice and it ALWAYS came in the tray on the right. NEVER AGAIN MAMA LU's!!!!! I paid $89 EXPENSIVE read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - "5" Servings of Yang Chow Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

The spicy wontons are a must order, and the Thai tea. No fuss service, straightforward and efficient and the food comes out quickly and hot. Great for groups of 3+ for optimal dish sharing as the portions are large - most have 6 or 8 dumplings! Noticed they were doing a brisk takeout business as well. There is a narrow parking lot, but street parking in the surrounding is also available and plentiful. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - 16. Spicy Wontons (w/ Pork & Shrimp) (8)W/ Peanuts - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I think this is a fairly new location, but this location on Main St, in Alhambra, is great! There's a small parking lot next to their restaurant as well as a small lot directly behind the place, with a rear door access that makes it convenient. Once we went in, we were seated almost immediately. The place has high ceilings and large glass windows on the Main St. side so you get a lot of natural light. The workers are very professional and prompt with their service. Everyone was working really hard to ensure all their guests were being taken care of. After ordering our dishes, the plates arrived and everything was fresh and hot off the pan. We ordered their signature steamed soup dumplings, pan fried dumplings, beef wrap, just to name a few. Their tea was also light and flavorful. The tea had a hint of jasmine, which I'm not a fan of, but it was light enough to enjoy. I will come back to this place as it's conveniently located in Alhambra and has dishes everyone likes. read more

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Loving the new location in Alhambra. Always a fan of Mama Lu's Dumplings House. They're known for their Juicy pork dumpling and other family style entrees. The juicy dumplings and pan fried dumplings are a must to order. Flavor pork fillings. It's absolutely the best. I tried their new item on the menu. golden shrimps. It's similar to walnut shrimps but with wonton chips. Sweet and Sour chicken is one of my favorite and go to. I love the sweet and sour sauce crispy chicken. This location is a lot bigger than the Monterey park Location. It can definitely accommodate large parties. And service is great and quick. I'm already seeing a lot of people coming in for dinner. read more

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Definitely a great location for a regular hang out. Big tables if needed for a bigger social gathering. Food is always flavorful. Rice can be a bit dry, could be the long grain. The service is always nice and great place to chill after a long day at work. Definitely recommend! read more

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I hate being a critic of Mama Lu's but this location has some work to do. The main reason I would come here is for their Juice Pork Dumplings so I always judge first by how well they do on it. - It was so disappointing that this dish took the longest to arrive and it wasn't good. We were basically about to finish our meal and cancel our order before it came out. - And as you see from my picture, they came sad and deflated. I tried to be optimistic that they were at least going to be juice but there was no soup in any of them. Maybe two had some extra liquid but that was it. Tried some other dishes like their beef udon, green beans, pan fried dumplings but maybe my favorite was the green beans. I'll give it another shot one day but currently I wouldn't recommend this location. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - 1. Juicy Pork Dumplings (8) - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

This is the best of the Mama Lu's restaurants I've been to thus far. The wait staff is quick and responsive and the food especially tasty. I belief their seafood is the best prepared of the various entrees served and are large servings as well. Even the grandsons liked the food. I'm not sure, but I think they retained the previous chef, as the quality tastes very similar and food cooked to perfection. The whole atmosphere of the restaurant was very positive with great lighting and mural walls adorning the interior. read more

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There's no cooking like home cooking, or in this case, Mama Lu's. This here is another branch that opened up serving up a storm of food. My friends and I ordered: Fish with seaweed, but don't be mistaken, this is fried fish with seaweed bits mixed into the batter. It's crunchy and delicious, definitely a must order. Egg tofu is my personal guilty pleasure though they skimped out on the mushrooms. No matter, they gave plenty of tofu which is just decadent. Pea sprouts is a healthy vegetable choice and come on, who doesn't love us some well cooked pea sprouts? Gotta get that fiber intake. Shanghai chow mein was really just carbohydrate filler so don't expect this one to wow anyone but if you want something beyond white rice, this is an option. So all in all, Mama Lu's is yet another reliable restaurant to enjoy good food with good company. read more

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Mama Lu's in Alhambra is easily one of my favorite spots for authentic Chinese food in the San Gabriel Valley. The dumplings are the star--juicy, flavorful, and always fresh--but the rest of the menu is just as good. The Singapore noodles were perfectly seasoned with the right amount of spice, the fish was tender and delicious, and the scallion pancakes were crisp and flaky. Portions are generous, perfect for sharing family-style, and the service is quick and attentive even when the restaurant is busy. The food comes out hot, fresh, and consistently tasty every time. If you're looking for amazing dumplings plus classic dishes like noodles, fish, and scallion pancakes, Mama Lu's in Alhambra is a must-visit. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I get that it's a new restaurant and growing pains are expected but very short staffed. They only had 2 servers on a Sunday evening at 5:30. The kitchen help had to come out and help out. We were stuck in a table in the back with 10 people and forgotten. All of the food came out at different times and one dish didn't even come out. The pork xlb is why everyone comes to any of the mama lu's. You get 8 pieces for $9.99 that is dirt cheap compared to the bay. All the other dishes were ok, sweet and sour chicken, green beans, braised tofu, salted fish. The chicken wings were good too but everything was whatever. I'd wait until they get more staffing for this location and go to the OG locations instead. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - Menu-September 2025 - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Great service, delicious food and reasonable prices. My friend and I decided to come here as an alternative to DTF and it did not disappoint. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Delicious! Beautiful interior - I gave it 5 stars, I have no idea why it's lower than that.

I had dinner here and was very happy with my experience. The restaurant was nice, clean and spacious inside. There is plenty of seating for couples and large groups as well. The menu has so many options to choose from but they are best known for their dumplings. I had their dumplings, chicken fried rice, sweet and sour chicken and beef chow mein. Everything was delicious! Plus the portions are extra generous so they're perfect for sharing. The service was great, the servers were very attentive and brought everything out in a timely manner. Overall I am pleased with Mama Lu's and would definitely visit again. read more

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I don't know what y'all keep raving about Mama Lu's no matter what location. This replaced Jiang Nan which was an absolute gem. The shen jen bao was soggy and oily. Please avoid. The XLB, is mid as it is everywhere other location. Go to thumbling, DTF, 7 grams.... Stop giving people the idea that a franchised dumpling house breeding mediocrity deserves more locations. The noodles lack wok hei, sauce, flavor etc. Two stars was generous on my end, but hey, you do you, if this is your kind of Chinese food, just ignore me. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - Soggy with oil. Tasteless and wet too. - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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There's a small parking lot to get here. There's plenty of seating, especially for larger groups. If you get the circular table then you have the lazy susan which is great for family style. The staff are great amd helpful. They were always on top of having plates of food arriving quick and having the teapot filled. I got to try a few dishes. The fried rice was good. The dumplings were tasty. Overall it's a pretty solid place to try out. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - 44. Shrimp Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Heard that a new Ma Ma Lu has opened and wanted to try it out. This one is prettiest of them all. The interior is new and has high ceiling. There are a few nice big tables in the back. The food is like the other locations. Yummy. Service is like the other locations too. Like a Normal Chinese restaurant. read more

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I've been to Mama Lu's in Pasadena and they both have similar taste and service. The food is good, very flavorful. This store seems a bit "fancier", but not intimidating. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - Beef roll, fried pork dumplings and tea - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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SO good we came two days in a row! Chicken wings served piping hot and oh so crispy. The shu mai are large, tender and juicy. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - Crispiest wings ever! - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Mama Lu's (formerly Nan Jing) was a great experience! The food is really good, and it looks like they still offer some of the old Jiang Nan Spring (it was formerly received Michelin stars I think) menu in addition to the Mama Lu's menu -- best of both worlds. We ordered the shumai, which were juicy and delicious. The dumplings were tasty and nicely juicy too. The sweet and sour pork was flavorful and absolutely delicious. We also had the tilapia, fried and sautéed, and it was very good. The mapo tofu was just okay for us, but still decent. To balance everything out, we got the stir-fried vegetables, which were fresh and delicious. The restaurant is clean, and the attendants were pretty good and attentive. Overall, a solid spot with good food and a comfortable dining experience. Definitely worth coming back! read more

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Extremely long and tiring day at work, definitely not in the mood to cook for dinner, came to enjoy this delicious meal. Customer Service was excellent. read more

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One of several locations in LA, this one sits off a main street in the middle of Alhambra. Lots of parking on the street as well as in the adjacent dedicated lot. Inside is spacious. The menu is equally as expansive and full of traditional, Taiwanese family style items. The pricing is reasonable, especially for what you're getting. The plates are LARGE. You will not be cheated here for sure. They're known mostly for their dumplings, so we had to order the ubequitous soup version. Theirs was OK, but the soup inside was a bit lukewarm unfortunately. I'd still come back if I was in the area though. I think this is a good introductory spot for those who want to level up from Panda Express. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - Pan fried noodles with seafood - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I haven't had Mama Lu for quite some years. My friend heard they just opened this new location, so we're really excited to try. The portion is huge with a decent price. The taste is not bland or salty. Everything is perfectly seasoned and well-balanced flavored. The food is nice and fresh. The tableware is unique and traditional. Every table comes with a fresh peanut when seated. There's a good amount of variation and selection on the menu. Since it is a new restaurant, everything is nice and clean. The interior design is a mix of modern and traditional Chinese design. Unlike the original and other Mama Lu locations, this is place is way better suited and designed; it's organized and clean. There's space for free parking in the back. And the service is very nice and friendly compared to most Asian restaurants in the areas. Definitely recommend on trying this new location. I will definitely go back to try out more food options in the future. read more

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This is a newer Mama Lu's location. The menu has a great variety. We came here for the new year dinner. There is plenty of parking in the back if you arrive early. The server wanted to be responsive but when the restaurant was full, it was hard to get their attention to refill the tea pot or order our food. The food is generally good, better than the one in Arcadia. We ordered Xiao long boa, beef roll, green beans, fried rice with egg white, Mongolian beef and their signature duck. Most dishes are good, the signature duck was a tad dry and flavor was blend. I'd recommend to skip this. Will come back to try other dishes and hope the service could be a little more responsive. read more

I ordered takeout from the new Main Street location of Mama Lu's Dumpling House after hearing a lot of good things and was excited to finally try it. I ordered the vegetarian chow mein and the kung pao chicken. The chow mein was solid--simple, flavorful, and well done. The kung pao chicken was good overall, though I wish there had been less fatty meat and more spice and depth of flavor; it leaned a bit too salty for my taste. That said, the food was still enjoyable, and I'd definitely come back to try more items, especially the dumplings fresh. read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - 73. Kung Pao Chicken and 28. Vegetarian Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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1法式牛柳粒18 2深海鳕鱼16 3金丝虾球17 4时菌玉子豆腐 16 5葱油淋子鸡 （半份）17 6牛肉卷饼 12 7蟹粉小笼汤包 15 一共花了120 4个人 人均30 吃这么大一桌菜 还是很感动的！ 鸡 牛 鱼 虾 蔬菜 主食两份 妥妥的吃的很饱！ 主打一个量大实惠还好吃 read more

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The food was excellent . They were very helpful and friendly. It was clean and fancy.

Sweet Sour Pork mostly crust no meat no pineapple no bell pepper. Eggplant String Bean Minced Meat salty and way too oily. 5 people 9 dishes $200, only Fried Chicken Wing ok. Left over next day not enjoyable, tossed out. read more

Once upon a time, I used to live in Monterey Park and would walk down the street to Mama Lu's for their dumplings, fried rice, beef chow fun, and more. We would frequently pick up dinner from there on lazy days. When friends visited, that's where they would ask to go. We also regularly got them for catering when we hosted gatherings. But we moved and no longer had the ease of walking down the block for their delicious and affordable food. Alas, the Mama Lu empire grew and locations sprouted throughout SoCal! An Alhambra location opened and I had to go. Easy parking lot, right off Main St, and modern, clean decor. It is spacious and there is a private room available as well. Service was warmer here as well. But the food? It was lackluster, average, and not reminiscent of the original Mama Lu's. Take me back to that MP crammed location with its long waits and unfriendly servers anytime, if it means tasting the Mama Lu's flavors that I adore and love. This was an okay experience. Not bad but I know that it could be better. read more

Let me preface this by saying I actually love Mama Lu's. This location is a NO. I've been disappointed on multiple occasions. The food doesn't look like what I have expected. I love egg tofu with enoki mushrooms and greens. The Shanghai rice cakes shouldn't be just a brown sauce with nothing. Eating is supposed to be a great time with a good experience. I shouldn't be this upset while eating food that is not what I had before. Go to the Arcadia location at Baldwin/Duarte. *SIGH* read more

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No issues with the food. The food was very good since the kitchen was pumping out orders for so many tables. It tells me their kitchen maintains quality. It was real busy evening since it was Lunar New Year so service was very spotty but they did their best. read more

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The location seems to be new, the interior is clean and nice, my favorite thing was the soup dumplings, I really enjoyed them along with the green beans but the shu Mai and spicy wontons I could pass on, the spicy wontons were really oily too. We asked for waters and had to remind the staff to bring them after food started arriving. Overall it was decent food, if I came again it would be for the soup dumplings read more

Mama Lu’s Dumpling House - Soup dumplings (#1) - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California