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    Mama Lu's Dumpling House

    4.0 (107 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Ordered a lot for 2 people!
    Maylee W.

    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.

    Roasted duck (half)
    David L.

    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.

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    Bella S.

    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.

    Feast!!
    Ashley H.

    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!

    Natalia C.

    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.

    Lyla D.

    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.

    Lan L.

    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.

    Kelsey L.

    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.

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    Vy D.

    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

    Aimee G.

    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.

    Pork 6. Shrimp & Pork Shiu Mai 65. FRENCH STYLE MIGNON

    What an amazing restaurant! First of all, the service is fantastic, with all the staff being so attentive and making sure your food is out as soon as possible. The food is also soooo yummy. Our personal favorite was the filet style steak! I highly recommend if you're looking for authentic and tasty Chinese food in the LA area!

    Teresa B.

    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.

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    Tammy B.

    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

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    Ask the Community - Mama Lu's Dumpling House

    Do they cook with MSG?

    Yes

    Do they sell frozen dumplings like their other locations in SGV?

    I'm not sure, probably best to give them a call.

    Is there parking there or is it street?

    Parking is ~$5 in the lot in the building (cash only) or street parking in the area

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