I finally got to try Mama Lu's Dumpling House and was happy to indulge in a few dishes like the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, Shrimp Har Gow, and Shrimp & Pork Shumai. I was surprised by how generous the eggplant portion was and flavorful, slightly sweet, and perfect with rice (which I wish I had ordered). The Shrimp & Pork Shumai was super satisfying and filling, with four large pieces packed with flavor. The Shrimp Har Gow was another favorite of mine. I enjoyed it as-is, but a side of chili sauce would've made it even better. I also tried rice cakes for the first time and really enjoyed them. The prices here are very reasonable, and one major bonus is the free validated parking which is hard to find on La Cienega in Beverly Hills. read more

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First location on the west side Parking is available next door Menu is large like other locations Place is roomy read more

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I stopped by Mama Lu's Dumpling House yesterday after landing because it was close to LAX. I normally go to the Mama Lu's Dumpling House in Alhambra, and after this experience, I wish I had just made the drive there instead. I expected the same quality of food, but this location did not meet those expectations at all. The food was disappointing from start to finish. I ordered the egg custard buns, walnut shrimp, and sweet and sour pork. It took about 40 minutes for the food to come out, and when it finally arrived, it was barely warm. The egg custard buns tasted like they had been microwaved, and the custard inside was not hot or flowing the way it should be. The sweet and sour pork lacked flavor completely. The walnut shrimp was easily the worst dish -- there was no honey mayo flavor, and the pineapple tasted straight out of a can. Panda Express walnut shrimp tastes better than this!! The service also left a bad impression. I felt judged the entire time I was there, as of the employees kept giving me looks based on how I was dressed. Being located in Beverly Hills should not mean treating customers differently or looking down on them. To make matters worse, when I paid in cash, my change was never returned, almost as if they assumed it was automatically their tip. The amount itself was not the issue -- it's the principle and professionalism. read more

Mama Lu's replaced Capital Seafood and very happy that we have a dim sum restaurant in Beverly Hills. Park in the lot underneath and get validated, $2.50 for 2 hours. East to order - pork and shrimp shui mai, har gow, baked bbq buns ( outstanding!), yang chow fried rice, tofu, spicy wontons, preserved duck egg congee, beef chow fun. The dim sum was authentic, fresh, and service was prompt. Can't wait to return. read more

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I grew up in the SGV area so have been to the original Mama Lu's Dumpling House many times before. This location is one of their newer locations. They do have their own private lot on the side of the restaurant, but you have to pay like a lot of places in the West L.A. area. Personally, I am still biased towards the original location as I just feel the food served at the Alhambra location is the most authentic. The restaurant is quite spacious and the decor matched the type of food served. What I found to be cute was the hanger in the ladies restroom is in the shape of a lobster, matching their seafood theme. 1. Peking Duck (4/5) You can order half-order or full order. We got the half-order which came with 4 fluffy and pillowy steamed buns. I'd say the half-order is perfect portion for 2-3 people to share. The duck was cooked well; meat was tender and the skin was crispy. Comes with a side of freshly sliced cucumber, green onions and peking duck sauce. The peking duck sauce was a bittersweet too thick and bitter for my liking, hence I knocked off a star here. 2. Pork Soup Dumpling aka Xiao Long Bao (3/5) Each order only comes with 6 dumplings, which I thought was pretty skimpy for the price. The dumplings were decently juicy, but dough was on the thicker side and the meat filling was a bit lackluster in flavor and texture. I've definitely had much better XLB elsewhere. 3. Green Onion Pancake (4/5) Pretty decent green onion pancake that's fried to a perfect crisp and had a good balance between dough and green onions. I liked the garlic soy sauce they serve it with. 4. Fried Coconut Bun w/ Condensed Milk (4/5) These little unhealthy, but super delicious fried coconut buns reminds me of my childhood. Something about Chinese bread dough gives it that floral/coconut-like fragrance. Dip these perfectly fried buns in some sweet condensed milk, you will have yourself a treat. Please NOTE - eat these quick and fresh because if you let it sit out for too long, it gets hard as rock. 5. Shanghai Rice Cake (4/5) One of the better rice cakes I've had. The rice cakes were cooked to perfect chewiness and seasoned decently well. It contains shredded pork, green peas, cabbage and carrots. I personally felt something was missing within the seasoning though that could've brought the flavor out even more. 6. Garlic Chinese Broccoli (5/5) Chinese broccoli is unique in that it does not resemble the typical broccoli you would think of. It has a thick stalk with a very soft, leafy top. They cooked this well and the garlic seasoning was light, but yet fragrant. Service was ok. Staff were friendly, but a bit awkward at times when trying to communicate with you -- possibly due to the language barrier? I did appreciate the fact that after they take your order, they pretty much leave you alone to eat in privacy. They did help us pack our leftovers, so that was a nice touch. Overall, I'd come back again to try out their other dishes. read more

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Food was good but thier prices are too much, and the staff are something else. Wait time is also not very fast and to think we ordered it through phone. Hope they can change the attitude of thier staff. read more

Solid all around Cantonese style Chinese food. Enjoyed classic dimsum including hargow, shumai, chicken feet, charsiubao and lomaigai. Roast duck was also very good. Ever wonder why most French restaurants charge $40 for ONE duck breast while you can get a whole roast duck at Chinese restaurants for about the same price? The one item that I was not pleased with was the snow pea leaves for $24. That's 5x what they charge at 99 Ranch market! I understand paying 3x because of restaurant markup. But 5x is excessive. I would otherwise give this a 5 star review. read more

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The food here is my favorite Chinese on the west side!! We ordered: 18. SHANGHAI STYLE CHOW MEIN 42. GARLIC PEA SPROUT 34. CORN & EGG SOUP Beef 29. CHICKEN FRIED RICE 51. PEKING DUCK (Whole) 45. EGGPLANT W/ GARLIC SAUCE 1. JUICY PORK DUMPLINGS (6) Service is fast especially when seating and ordering drinks! Ambiance is a typical Chinese restaurant with nice lighting and tea pots. An outdoor and banquet hall available too! read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Feast!! - Dim Sum Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Mama Lu's Dumpling House is a fantastic family-style Chinese restaurant with a Taiwanese twist. Everything is meant to be shared, which makes it perfect for group dining. We tried a variety of dishes including soup dumplings, spicy wontons, pork shumai, noodles, golden fried shrimp, wings, plus cocktails and desserts -- and every plate was flavorful and satisfying. The dumplings are especially juicy and clearly a standout. Dim sum is served daily, and it's great to know they also sell frozen dumplings to enjoy at home. A solid go-to spot for comforting, well-executed Chinese food in Beverly Hills. read more

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Best dumpling experience I ever had ! Well recommended from a friend of mine . Oh man ! Amazing taste Great service very nice and polite And very clean area where we sat at . It's a 10/10 Food is amazing definitely will be returning back read more

Since we've been visiting my Los Angeles relatives for the past 25+ years, we've often driven to the San Gabriel Valley in search of regional Chinese cuisine, though we lean towards Southern Chinese flavors. We had seen several favorites that we usually return to, and Mama Lu's Dumpling House is one of them. During this Holiday visit, my brother-in-law was hankering for dim sum. He mentioned Mama Lu's, so I thought we were going to drive to Monterey Park or Alhambra, but we were surprised when he drove us to the former Capital Restaurant in Beverly Hills. Upon entry, I didn't see any changes to the interior décor, and the servers were recognizable from the former Capital Seafood Restaurant. However, the menus seemed much more extensive, and we now expected similar food quality and flavors to those at the other Mama Lu's. Our friendly server recognized our family and explained that they were sold out of beer, especially the Taiwan beer, which we usually order when eating dim sum. Apparently, because the day before, their restaurant was slammed by huge dinner parties, and their alcoholic beverages hadn't yet been restocked. But she offered us Suntory's All-Free non-alcoholic beers to sample. Admittedly, we pooh-poohed the non-alcoholic option, but we were surprised by this beer's crisp, refreshing taste. The server provided us with their dim sum menu (items ranged in price from $8 to $12 per category) and regular menu (appetizers through dessert). We used the dim sum checklist to select our "usual' favorites such as the shrimp har gow ($9), shrimp & pork shiu mai ($9), dried shrimp & pork dumpling ($9), baked BBQ pork buns ($9), and beancurd roll - vegetable ($9). As if we didn't order enough for our foursome, we added an order of shrimp, chive & pork dumplings ($13), beef pan-fried noodles ($21), and pork chop with spicy salt ($18). We found the shrimp har gow wrappers to be delicate and translucent, holding the generous filling even as they were picked up from the steamer basket with chopsticks. But we were slightly disappointed with the dry, overbaked dough of the BBQ pork bun and the thick, doughy wrappers of the shrimp, chive & pork dumplings. Most of the flavors and textures were pleasing and reminiscent of previous visits to the former Capital Seafood Restaurant and Mama Lu's - Monterey Park. We'd happily return for more, as this location is just a scant 20-minute drive from my BIL's home. read more

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Chinese food in family eating style. I had: 1. Salt & pepper chicken wings 2. Juicy chicken dumplings 3. Salt & pepper tofu 4. Shanghai pork rib 5. Garlic pea sprout 6. Fish filet with soy sauce 7. Lychee martini & lemon cocktails 8. Hot almond milk with bun - Signature dessert must get it's sooo good read more

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I love that there's a Mama Lu's on the west side now! When visiting my bf in Mid City, it'd be hard to get authentic Chinese family style or dim sum like they have at Mama Lu's and we'd always have to go towards Pasadena/Alhambra areas. Now, it's more accessible for the Culver City/Beverly Hills, and Fairfax districts! This is also the only Mama Lu's I've been to that had cocktail service!! I really enjoyed my lychee martini and I was so happy to even have access to one here!! This is a perfect place for big gatherings. If you're going out to eat with a big family, this has options for everyone. The dishes are big and shareable. The table setting for 5+ people includes the similar to a lazy Susan rotating plate in the middle to make it easy to order a lot and have everyone access it. Getting into the food, I noticed that this location had a separate dim-sum menu with new items that I haven't seen in their usual menu such as salt and pepper soft shell crab, shui mai, and even vegetarian options such as mushroom dumplings. I feel like xiao long baos are a non-negotiable order when I come here. All of their greens are good, but the garlic green beans are a classic if you can't decide. The salt and pepper calamari was also really good, but the star of this meal for us was the super tender beef in XO sauce. The sautéed onions sweetness and the savory from the xo sauce made this dish disappear first out of everything we ordered. It was also my first time trying Mama Lu's Peking Duck plate which came with baos, green onions, cucumbers, and hoisin and it was really good. The duck was so savory, juicy, and tender. It made for an excellent bite! Overall, I love Mama Lu's, all their locations, and hope that they continue to do well to keep expanding to more and more locations. read more

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Great service, was fast and very delicious. I didn't like that I had to pay 5.50 to park but it's a small price to pay for good food

Stopped by Mamalu Beverly Hills after traveling and it was such a satisfying meal. The space is stylish and less oily or crowded than most Chinese spots. The soup dumplings were juicy, and the salt & pepper ribs were crispy outside but tender inside. The XO eggplant was a surprise favorite. Great place if you want Chinese food that feels lighter but still flavorful. read more

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I'm just going to get down to the food. My favorite was the steamed fish. It was very flavorful and I loved how the sauce was very light. I chose it because I know it was a healthier option. As a very little pork eating person, the pork dumplings were really juicy and the Shanghai Pork Rib was also a hit for me and for the table. You gotta get in your veggies too! The House Stir Fry had the right amount of garlic to give it that nice punch. Of course I am biased about the fried tofu because I just love tofu. Let's talk about the wings. Crispy crispy goodness. The first crunch will want you wanting more. Then...the highlight was their new dessert. It has a puff pastry on top and when you break into it, it's the most creamy and delicious almond milk. It's like melted creamy almond jello. Yes, I finished mine. The staff were all kind and hospitable. The manager was very mind and informative with all the dishes as well. I thank them for giving us a great experience. The place is very clean. The plates and dishes were all so pretty too. It's a great place to celebrate any occasion. read more

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When we arrived early for our reservation no one was out front. Waited about 10 minutes before someone asked how many in our group. Food was average nothing spectacular. No parking available except in the lot behind which was cash only. When we arrived there were only like two tables other than us. We ordered five different dishes and each dish was brought to the table by someone different. Ordered an Arnold Palmer for a drink only received the one cup with no offers to refill the entire meal until the very end when we were ready to leave. Ordered hot tea for one person but was charged for the whole table because they leave a little kettle at the table. Tipped in cash but was questioned by the manager why. Overall just very mediocre. I've been to better places before especially in LA. read more

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Back at one of my favorite Chinese restaurants and it never disappoints! Got the Juicy Chicken XLB and they're honestly so good every time - the soup inside is perfectly seasoned and you can tell how fresh they make them. Their Chow Mein hit different today! The noodles had that perfect wok flavor and texture that I love. Tried the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce again because I'm obsessed - the eggplant is so tender and that garlic sauce is just incredible. The French Style Steak was amazing as always. I know it sounds random for a Chinese spot but trust me on this one! And of course had to get the Peking Duck - the crispy skin with those pancakes and scallions is just perfection. This is definitely one of their signature dishes for a reason. Jack the manager is seriously the best and always takes such good care of everyone. Thanks for having me back! This place consistently delivers on flavor and quality. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out! Instagram: @hungrytamale read more

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Mama Lu's welcome to the neighborhood. Finally real authentic Chinese food in Beverly Hills, add one more option places to go to during lunch hour and yes they have lunch specials set as well. Their lunch set prices are very reasonable and the amount of food you get is fantastic. As for all or most Chinese restaurants be prepared for MSG overload. I'm not complaining Each lunch set comes with an eggroll, soup and either fried rice or steam rice. For this lunch visit we ordered thr following lunch set. Pork Chop with Spicy Salt Eggplant Fish Filet with Black Bean Sauce All was good and delicious. We also got a side of the pork dumplings to share which great as well. Service was quick and friendly as for parking there is street meter parking and they have there own lot ( not sure how much that is) All and all, happy that Mama Lu's is here. read more

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Highly recommend the folllowing: 1. Boiled beef tripe. It has great flavor, the vegetables and peppers are just about right to accompany this dish. Highly recommend 100/100 2. Turnip cake. This is a traditional turnip cake from dim sum. Very good. 3. Shredded chicken porridge. This is a good surprise. The chicken in the porridge was very elastic you can't make it this way at home. The menu is on the smaller side but food is mostly good. This is a good restaurant for families. I brought my in laws and my two sons and they all enjoyed the food and environment. read more

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Who eats Chinese Food in Beverly Hills? You will want to now since @mamalusdumplinghouse made its mark off of La Cienega Blvd next to Lawry's. Mama Lu's is bringing all the authentic flavors from The SGV and Chinatown to Beverly Hills. If you think PF Chang's at the Beverly Center was real Chinese Food, you are about to wake up to REAL AUTHENTIC CHINESE flavors in your mouth! You will taste the difference and be like where has this flavor been in all of my life! Feel free to pick and choose what I ate with my friends. We were celebrating new friendships and we went all out! Plus service is fantastic. Apps & Mains - Crab Soup & Fish Maw - Steamed Juicy Pork Dumplings - Spicy Wontons - Scallion Pancake - Baked BBQ Pork Buns - Shu Mai - Walnut Shrimp - French Style Filet Mignon - Garlic Green Beans - Crab Fried Rice - Peking Style Pork Chop - Egg Tofu w/ Japanese Mushrooms Dessert & Cocktails - Pineapple Bun - Egg Tart - Lychee Martini - Lemon Drop - Cosmopolitan read more

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Great Chinese food. Street parking isn't too bad so spare yourselves the cost of parking in the garage that seemed pretty pricey. It wasn't too busy when we went but there was a good amount of people. Staff was friendly and the food came out quickly and tasted delicious. Bathroom was clean and the tables were big so they can accommodate big parties. read more

I used to visit the original Monterey Park location pretty often, so I was excited to check out their new Beverly Hills branch. Overall, it was a nice experience -- though personally, I think the flavors at the original spot are a bit better. That said, if you're in West LA, this location is super convenient and definitely worth a visit. The dim sum wrappers were a bit on the thicker side, which was slightly disappointing, and the beef wrap felt like it might have been pre-made -- so that took away a little freshness for me. But the ambience and cleanliness of the restaurant were excellent, and the prices are quite reasonable. It's a solid spot to consider for a weekend brunch, especially if you're in the area. read more

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Owner is really nice, the food is so good, good portions and standard pricing. I've never eaten there, just take out, but the place is really big with nice natural lighting. read more

Ordered from Mama Lu's and wish I would have gone with Din Tai or Bao. Food was disappointing. Pork XLB- did not have any broth in them, zero. Filling seemed to be plain ground pork, no flavor. Also tried the pork fried rice and Shanghai rice cakes. The rice cakes were extremely greasy and both dishes were in general pretty boring and lacked the comforting flavors of dishes that are usually favorites. read more

outstanding food! The service is great. The people are very friendly. The eggplant is out of this world.! I plan on going back even picking up to eat at home parking in the building and very spacious for a party, but the food is really really great read more

Mama Lu's Dumplings! Gimme...gimme! But...very disappointed. Flavorless dumplings. It's "Chinese food" not really a "dumpling house". If any indication that the food might be better, the Chinese green beans sautéed in garlic were awesome. Worth a try for the rest of the menu of "Chinese food" options. Positive: ======== 1. Service was nice (but sparse) Other negatives: ============== 1. No vibe. Only a few other customers at dinner time. 2. Decor is nice, carpet throughout is not. Looks dirty. read more

My husband and I went out looking for a great dinner spot, and Mama Lu's delivered! The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas and felt laid back. The server was friendly and provided amazing recommendations. And as far as the food, the pictures don't do it justice. Everything was delicious! My favorite was the duck with crispy skin, but my husband loved the bbq pork buns. The menu is extensive so it should have something for everyone! read more

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Came for a quick lunch loves the complimentary tea! we're seated immediately and such a cozy vibe in there! tried the soup dumplings which were so juicy and some eggrolls w super yummy sweet and sour def would get again! read more

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Definitely like the Monterey park location a lot more. The food is still good but not as special as the Monterey location. The wait was extremely long up front but after being served it picked up. I like their portions and the quality is comparable to their primary location. Parking is a bit of a pain as you have to pay. It's larger than the Monterey park location and clean overall. read more

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Wanted to try a different place offering dim sum and Chinese food in the area so we gave Mama Lu's a try. They have a variety of choices including your staple dim sum dishes, along with Cantonese dinner favorites. Overall the food is decent, it just lacks a lot of flavor and spices you'd find at more traditional places around SGV. Not a bad spot for the area, but they could definitely use fresher ingredients and bigger portions for the price. Not sure I'd come back again, but it's good to know there's Cantonese food in the area, in a pinch. read more

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I need everyone to know this isn't your average dumpling house. This isn't din tai fung. It's much more. There is so many more selection of dishes and choices to choose from. I grew up with this kind of food. My favorite dish here is the seafood pan fried noodle. You won't find this kind of noodle anywhere in the area. They're crispy egg noodles with deliciously luscious sauce. I also ordered a Chrysanthemum tea and it was so soothing. This is my go-to spot for chinese comfort food. They have tons of great dishes like the green onion pancake, shrimp with scrambled egg, hot and sour soup, spicy salt pork chops, ha gao, mapo tofu. The list goes on and on. This has to be the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Beverly Hills. The people are really nice here be nice to them. They speak mandarin. It's super family friendly or if you want a nice dinner out. I highly recommend. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Seafood Pan Fried Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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I took my Cantonese aunt here who was craving Chinese soul food and this hit the spot! The salted fish fried rice was our favorite, the soup dumplings were wonderful, The steamed fish was tasty but it was very small for the price. We'd come back here though in a heart beat! Excellent service, very attentive and nicely cared for restaurant. Great place if you want to take someone from out of town without driving to Chinatown. read more

Great atmosphere, amazing food, and great service, love it!!! Honestly a new favorite spot! read more

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Food is good and parking is available ! Been there 3 times, always consistent. Always busy, located right next to Lawry's steak house. read more

Not surprised that Mama Lu is taking over capital seafood in Beverly Hills. I m a fan of mama Lu cuz it's cheaper prince with quality food! And of course the servers are very friendly. Huge dining area, it's good for party as well! Paring in rear. Cash payment only. read more

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This restaurant is really great value for money. The prices are low, the dishes are fresh, and the overall environment is very nice and comfortable. read more

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I read reviews that the restaurant was known for their dumplings. They were good, but I've had better. I'm going to give the dumplings 3 stars. The restaurant was full. We were eyeing other dishes served to other tables. We saw some pretty fantastic looking food. We will definitely go back and try some of the other menu items. Service was slow .... but they were packed. read more

Absolutely delicious and huge portions. High quality meat and shrimp and ample. Jun took my phone order and thought it would take 15 minutes. When I arrived my order was already ready. Jun was very sweet, welcoming and friendly. We tried Yang Chow rice, sweet-and-sour chicken, filet beef, and beef rolls. It was all very good. The filet beef is amazing. Thank you for your service. The delicious food. We will be back for sure. read more

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it was fine, not exceptional, not terrible- very mid. we came with a large group and ordered multiples of each dim sum and I really wish it was as good as their original location on garvey... service was fine- everything was just ok read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - this was the only pic I took that meal which is wild for me - Dim Sum Near Me - Beverly Hills, California