After realizing we would take forever to eat at the Sam Woo x Kogi collab, a friend recommended we visit Mama Lu's as an alternative. Mama Lu's didn't disappoint. The portions were huge and the juicy dumplings were in fact juicy. Now I'm used to just doing Din Tai, but these dumplings were good and bigger and had more soup. Sure Din Tai might look prettier, at the end of the day they just have to taste good. My family will definitely be back to visit Mama Lu's for more dumplings. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Pan Fried Noodle, Beef Wrap, Green Onion Pancake, Spicy Wontons w/ Pork & Shrimp, Juicy Pork Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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No frills, no BS, so good. Saturday at lunchtime we were sat immediately, and our orders were taken right away. The food came out super quick and it was all so delicious. I recommend the soup dumplings and the Shanghai noodles. Definitely made for sharing. The place is pretty small but cozy. Cheap and worth it. read more

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One of my faves and go-to dimsum spots. There's always a long line/waitlist but it goes by pretty quick depending on the day and time you visit. Great vibe and great food. Staff is pretty straight-forward (e.g. not warm or chatty but definitely not rude either. Everything we tried were AMAZEBALLS! If you're a dim sum lover or have never tried it before, def give this place a try. It is sooo good! read more

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my friend and i stopped by here for lunch - the inside was nice and we got seated right away - we got the chive & pork dumplings and the spicy wontons (w/ pork & shrimp). the dumplings (4.3/5) was yummy and flavorful, our favorite out of the two dishes. the spicy wontons (4.1/5) weren't that spicy but it was also flavorful with the shrimp and pork combo. we did use the spicy sauce from the wontons as a dip for our dumplings and it made it taste yummier. - although the food was yummy, the service was slow. it took a while for them to not only ask for our orders but it took a long time (~30 minutes) for our food to come out. the table that ordered after us got their food before us and they had a bigger party...the servers that were cleaning the tables even looked over at our table and saw that we didn't get our food yet. we got our wontons first and then ~10 minutes got our wontons which made the overall service very slow. overall, this was a decent place to try out during lunchtime. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - chive & pork dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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In my opinion this location tastes the best but the parking lot situation could be a disaster with the people that don't know how to park/yield during dinner rushes, if you know what I mean.. I haven't dinned in this spot in over a decade but still grab take-out frequently. Honey Garlic Pork Chops -our new fixation. I haven't seen any other restaurants have this flavor. Pork always comes out pretty moist and tender. Perfectly crispy outside. Deep fried minced garlic for all my garlic lovers. Indonesian Fried Rice -pretty good. The protein in it is cooked well, beef is tender and shrimp is crisp. Just the right amount of sliced jalapenos but not too much that kids can't handle it. Spicy Wontons -shrimp and pork filling is juicy and flavorful. Wonton wrapper is silky. read more

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Crazy LA Marathon Day! Had an epic Chinese lunch at MA MA's Lu Dumpling in Monterey Park - excellent food and speedy service, just in time before the massive line! We had soup dumpling, mapo tofu, fried dumpling, bokchoy soup with clams, fish, dumplings. All super tasty! Especially soup dumpling! read more

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Y'all. I only got one picture of our meal, that's how you know we devoured it! Parking is plentiful here, as there is a plaza along the back side. They have a long hallway of chairs for those that are waiting. If you are waiting to be seated, you must take a slip of paper with a number on it and sign-in. Honestly? Turnover is pretty fast although it's consistently busy. We ordered the hot and sour soup, the coconut buns (steamed), wontons, XLB, and a meat dish that is escaping my mind. All were winners - just would recommend getting the coconut buns fried because they are absolutely delicious for dessert. Mama Lu's is always an absolute gem! read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - 57. Hot & Sour Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I've heard about Mama Lu's for years and years before I went to eat here, and I'm not sure what I expected cause while it wasn't bad by any means, I wasn't blown away by any of the food. We went to the MPK location rather than the Pasadena one since it's the OG--and based on how Lunasia operates in Alhambra vs Pasadena, we were worried the menu would be slightly different (don't know if it is). There's plenty of seating inside and if was packed when we went, didn't have to wait fortunately. We ordered: - honey garlic pork chops: tasty, thin, I don't normally like this dish that much but I enjoyed this one a lot - chili oil wontons: just okay, I don't like their filling that much and even DTF's is better - irresistible veggies: funny name, ok dish - fried rice: had a nice wokhei flavor, I'd get it again - salt & pepper wings: standard and pretty yummy - beef roll: it tasted good but wasn't amazing or particularly memorable - crab & pork XLB: the singular worst XLB I've ever had in my life So like... visualize the cross section of an Oreo. That's what the XLBs looked like--a thick layer of dough, a thin layer of meat, another thick layer of dough. These were also drier than dumplings. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? Or a bad day? I don't know, it was awful though. We each tried one and left the rest, didn't even take it to go. Overall okay food. I actually really like their salt & pepper shrimp and order that every time my husband decides he wants some Mama Lu's. Service was decent especially for a Chinese restaurant in MPK, no complaints. There's parking in an underground garage. read more

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11/18/25 Wow! Don't sleep on this! Delicious, savory Chinese dishes served hot & fresh with good service in a cozy, smallish & casual restaurant in Monterey Park. I wanted something really good & fast--Hubby mentioned Mama Lu's when I said I wanted dumplings. It's my late aunt's favorite Chinese restaurant. We miss her dearly & this shop reminds us of her when she requested this place after her chemo treatments. It's one of the few places that gave her joy of eating when she had any appetite. We ordered Kung Pao chicken, Chinese broccoli with beef, chive & pork dumplings. It all arrived timely. Golly! It was so good! Everything tasted so savory & delicious! This is our new favorite! Parking is easy but it's shared among other businesses Will surely return read more

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Amazing restaurant, exceeded my expectations. My friend and I drove up from Long Beach to have dinner here and our appetites were satisfied. From the beef wraps to the honey garlic pork chops, great flavors in every bite. The fish with seaweed were nice and crisp. Soup dumplings were amazing served hot, one bite into the dumpling and you get the delicious soup broth. Service was nice. We dined around 8pm and had our food ready almost immediately after placing our order, at most 5-10 minutes. The dining room is nice, not too packed when we went, and the environment was pleasant. Overall, great experience. 10/10 read more

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We came to this area on New Year's Day to have dimsum because I was really craving that hole in the wall, homemade Chinese food during the cold weather. After checking the wait at two other places, I saw this place and remembered I've been wanting to come here. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast we got seated, ordered and got the food! The food itself was delicious, I love the crispy pan fried noodles and some places put way too much gravy that it gets too soggy. They had the perfect ratio. Another thing we ordered that really stood out was the salt and pepper shrimp, the crust on it was perfectly crunchy. read more

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My go-to dish is always the spicy pork and shrimp wontons while other dishes are something new that I tried each time. They are so delicious. The fact that restaurant is always packed no matter what time you come in especially something like 4pm speaks a lot about how good this place is. All items are affordable and staffs are quick. read more

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My mom and I decided to come to the og mama lu's as it's been a hot minute since our last time at this shop as we've really get takeout at the other locations nowadays, but I digress. Here's some of the foods we ordered: crab + dried scallop egg white fried rice: my mom wanted to choose this as it was just the two of us so I acquiesced. It definitely tasted very bland. The emphasis of the dish is to highlight the umami concentrated in the dried scallops complemented by subtle crab flavors. It felt like there was barely any dried scallops used in the dish. salt & pepper shrimp: the shrimp was definitely not fresh because fresh shrimp would have a snap to it when you bite into it. The preparation of the shrimp could be better; I would say the bare minimum would be to open the back so that they can remove the vein of the shrimp while keeping the shell on to preserve the shrimp flavor. While I don't think this is a staple dish of mama lu's I would say it could be prepared better. While we went during the non rush time, the og place feels very nostalgic to me. Definitely the clientele is definitely more on the older folks side now. The servers were generally rather cordial at a chinese restaurant. parking wise there's plenty in the plaza behind it. read more

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Mama Lu's always hits the spot when you're craving comforting Chinese food. I stopped in and ordered the wontons and the French beef, and both were really satisfying. The wontons were the highlight for me--silky wrappers, flavorful filling, and a really comforting broth that felt homemade. Perfect starter if you're coming in hungry. The French beef was tender and packed with flavor, with that rich savory sauce soaking into the meat. It's definitely one of those dishes that's great with a side of rice. Service was quick and the restaurant had the usual lively SGV dumpling house energy. Overall a solid spot when you want something warm and satisfying. Not the absolute best dish I've had in the area, but still very good and worth coming back for. read more

This place has always been a staple in my rotation because they never disappoint. It's one of those restaurants where I don't even need to look at the menu anymore--I already know it's going to hit every time. My usual order is the soup dumplings, scallion pancake, fried pork in spicy salt, Indonesian fried rice, and Singapore-style vermicelli. No matter how many times I've been, the food has consistently come out great. I went the other day with a group of friends and we ordered everything above minus the scallion pancake, and added chili wontons and string beans in XO sauce. Everything was a hit across the table. We actually came here after going to Din Tai Fung the week prior, because we left DTF feeling pretty unsatisfied. I told my friends this place is a little similar in menu but a smaller business--and honestly, much better as well as cheaper. I'd even say the soup dumplings here are better. We were able to order double the food for about half the price! The string beans were okay but not my favorite dish here, so I'll probably try a different vegetable next time. That said, the Indonesian fried rice was a secret standout among my friends. None of us are really "fried rice people," but this one converted us. I think it's because it's beef-based--super flavorful and comforting without being heavy. I'm personally a sucker for a good curry noodle, so I still really enjoyed the Singapore-style vermicelli. My friends said it was good too; they're just not huge noodle people in general. And the unanimous favorite of the night? The fried pork in spicy salt. Ranked number one by all four of us--crispy, savory, and impossible to stop eating. Beyond the food, I love this restaurant because it's small and cozy. It feels comfortable and welcoming, not overwhelming. I've been to their Pasadena and City of Industry locations as well, but Monterey Park is still my favorite by far. Overall, this place is reliable, comforting, and consistently excellent. This is the kind of place I will keep coming back to. read more

The Food is delicious and the service is great. Try the pan fried udon noodles. One of their specialties. read more

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Food is pretty good but customer service is horrible! And they have a B grade. So unfortunate! Great potential but don't think I am coming back unless I see that they get A grade. I could deal with the horrible customer service, but not cleanliness of the restaurant. read more

To be honest, I was rather disappointed. I was really craving soup dumplings and these did not hit the spot. They were rather flavorless to me but maybe i'm crazy... The best thing we had were the green onion pancakes and the shrimp shumai. However, the service was good and the ambiance felt authentic read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - 57. Hot & Sour Soup 1. Juicy Pork Dumplings (8) 67. Mongolian Beef Broccoli with Garlic 5. Green Onion Pancake - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

First off, the staff is so nice and friendly. We took our time ordering and they were so helpful and patient. The Vietnamese iced coffee was maybe the best I've ever had! Next we ordered fried rice, fried pork buns, spicy shrimp wontons, and potstickers. Highly recommend the spicy shrimp wontons. Thanks for the great hospitality. The highlight is when one of the staff had to share their translation with me. I laughed so hard! read more

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This is my favorite authentic Chinese restaurant in LA to eat at! The portions are generous for the price point and the food is absolutely delicious! The meal comes with salted peanuts as free appetizer and Chinese tea. My go to's and the three MUSTS to get here are: 1) Pork Chop with Spicy Salt (5/5): This is like a salt and pepper version of pork chops. This is a HIT to all my friends I bring here to eat at. The pork is perfectly fried and seasoned with the right amount of flavorful salt and white pepper. It does come with bone-in but that just means more flavor. It's perfectly fried with a thin layer of cornstarch so the batter to meat ratio is perfection! When you bite in, the pork is so tender and flavorful that pairs nicely with white rice with the saltiness of this dish. The best savory dish! 2) Sautéed String Beans and Eggplant with Minced Meat (5/5): This is the perfect veggie and meat dish that is packed with flavor. They literally make the best string beans (NOT Din Tai Fung) and eggplant here. Their string beans are the perfect, crisp bite but also tender covered with sautéed garlic. Their eggplant is soft and has a savory, sweet sauce that is covered with the sautéed garlic as well. They put minced meat which I believe is chicken in this dish and it pairs so well with the veggies. Everything is covered with their brown sauce that is savory, spicy, sweet, and tangy. 3) Salted Fish & Chicken with Tofu (5/5): This unique dish is for the people who love salted fish which has a pungent, savory, umami taste to it. Their tofu mixed with their salted fish and chicken is to die for. The tofu is so soft and soaks in all the salted fish flavor of the sauce and pieces which are spread out in the fish. The soft, steamed chicken is also so flavorful and adds a more dense texture to the dish as the tofu and salted fish are very tender. Paired with white rice where it soaks up all the sauce, it is heaven. Would recommend this dish for someone who wants to try something new and adventurous! read more

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If you look up "great places to eat in Monterey Park," this spot comes up again and again. I've seen social media influencers rave about it, and several people in my personal life have recommended it too. All I can say is the hype is real. My crew and I went on a Friday night, and even though it was very busy, we were seated fairly quickly. There were four of us, and here's what we ordered: chicken fried rice, Shanghai-style chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, and juicy pork dumplings. Chicken Fried Rice: It was soft and pillowy with great flavor, though I felt it could have used a bit more color. It looked a little pale, but it was still delicious. Shanghai-Style Chow Mein: This was perfect. The flavor was spot on, the sauce was well-balanced, and the noodles had the ideal texture. The ratio of noodles, vegetables, and meat was just right. Sweet and Sour Chicken: This was the highlight for me. My only regret is not ordering more to take home. The chicken was crispy without being overdone, and it was coated in that delicious sweet and sour sauce. Juicy Pork Dumplings: We were at a dumpling house, so we had to order dumplings. These did not disappoint. They were very flavorful, and the broth inside was rich and satisfying. We originally planned to order more dishes, but the portions were generous, and we ended up with just the right amount to leave satisfied. Overall, this place lives up to the hype. I can't wait to come back and try more. read more

If you are not from the area like myself, the restaurant is hidden. We parked in the big parking lot and it took us awhile to find the restaurant. It's located in the hallway with a small arrow sign "mama lu". We were a party of 6 and were told it'd be a 15-20 minutes but it was definitely longer than that. However, we went at peek lunch time on a Saturday so understandable. Service was super quick! All the servers are in flow state. The deep fried prawns 5/5: super crispy with that sweet mayo and condensed milk sauce. I like the crispy flakes on top as well. It's essentially honey walnut shrimps but without the walnuts. Half broiled chicken 5/5: delicious!! Loved the sauce that came with it and the chicken was so tender and flavorful Beef rolls 5/5: the wrapping was sweet and savory. It kind of reminded me of pho because of the beef they used. I enjoy dipping it into the chili oil and soy sauce. Sautéed baby bok choy 4/5: our veggie choice! It was a bit oily but I still really liked it and went well with the other dishes that we ordered. Juicy pork dumplings 4/5: we got two orders for the 6 of us. The dumpling wrapper was a little thick in my opinion but great flavor. Not a lot of soup in the dumplings. Total was $135 including tip! We also got a Thai fried rice and chicken noodle soup to-go. Great prices and great food! read more

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I was in town for work and had to check this place out. I met a friend for a late dinner. The location is on a busy street and has vibrant black and white decor. Most of the many booths and tables were full, even though we were there later than I usually eat. We each had the chance to review the menu online beforehand, and had selected our options before we arrived. That saved us some time. We ordered a variety of appetizers and dumplings. There was nothing that we didn't like, and even though we left with full stomachs, we also left with plenty of left-overs to enjoy again later. If you're looking for some good food, and you want to have lots of options, this is the place for you. read more

If you're a POC other than Asian, be prepared to be discriminated. They only care for Asian customers and ignore everyone else. Food is good but service felt uncomfortable. We sat before an Asian family but got our order taken after and could not get a waiter to assist when we needed help. read more

I went this past weekend after a round if golf. There was a line of people waiting around 6pm. We put our names down and waited about 10 minutes. We were starving so we ordered a lot. Fried rice with everything, chow mein, sweet and sour chicken and Mongolian beef. The noodles in the chow mean were too thick for my taste. We also ordered dumplings and they were ok. Food came quick. Place was packed. Overall, food was pretty good. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

This is a spot that I have come by very often every now and then for the past few years. I do think the food here is pretty affordable and is authentic Chinese home food. I ordered the beef wrap for the first time couple days ago, and I was mind-blown. I dare say that it was the best beef wrap I have had in a while. The skin wrapper was crispy and the meat was juicy, paired perfectly with the sauce. I also ordered the pork and chives dumpling and the spicy wonton, which are my go to every time. (If you have to pick one btw, I'd go with pork and chives dumplings over the spicy wonton). Another dish I really like from this spot is their stir-fried tofu with mushrooms. Simple dish, but flavorful! Anyhow, their service is standard, and the place is not the cleanest, but still very decent to dine. Parking is very much available at the lot behind, so not an issue at all (unless it's weekend peak hour)! read more

The portions are huge. You will definitely have to take home food. I took my boyfriend here because I wanted him to try another taiwanese restaurant. Last time I came here, I really enjoyed it so I wanted his input this time. We ordered - Pork chop with Spicy Salt 9/10 Pork was tender and fried to perfection. It wasn't too salty but it had good flavorful. I counted 8-9 pork chops on the plate. - Fried Rice 10/10 Delicious. They make their fried rice so well. The shrimp wasn't over cooked. It was so soft. The chinese sausage and egg was cooked beautifully. Seasoned so well. One of the best fried rice i've ever had. - Sautéed Green Beans 9/10 You just can't go wrong with green beans. My boyfriend's favorite dish. He probably could have ate the whole thing. The green beans were cooked really well. Was not mushy. Still crunchy and lots of umami. We will come back for sure. We had leftovers for another 4 portions. The servers were nice. The restaurant is always so busy. read more

The food was okay, I enjoyed the xiao long bao here better than din tai fung (and way more affordable) and the chive pork dumplings were very flavorful, but everything else we ordered was very mid. The service however really ruined our whole experience. We had to ask four times for water, three times for boxes and waited almost 20 minutes just for them to take our check. There was 0 attentiveness, and just flagging them down to ask for something was ridiculously difficult. On top of that, we'd ask for water and have to ask again and again as they would forget. The quality of the food did not make up for the horrible service, so I doubt I'd ever come again. read more

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Amazing food, huge portions, great prices! Expect a bit of a wait here. Parking in lot or on street read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Lamb With Ginger and Onions - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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came to mama lu's after years and just had an ok experience. i used to rave about mama lu's because all my college friends highly recommended it. i was also excited for my friend to try too since has hasn't been before. we came on a wednesday night and around 5:30pm it was already pretty crowded. we got seated pretty quickly. we ordered a beef roll, pan fried dumplings, pork xlb, and spicy wontons. i felt like the quality went down a bit. the xlb was good but the soup could've been hotter temperature wise especially since we were eating them right away. this did not bother my friend though since she thought the temperature was fine. i wanted it to be a bit hotter where steam from the soup would show. the pan fried dumpling was really good and flavorful. the temperature held up pretty well. the spicy wontons were not what i expected and was probably our least favorite. it was quite bland and drenched in hot oil. i'm used to a bit sweet and savory from other places. we definitely could've done without this dish. the beef rolls were a bit too oily for us. i wish the pancake wrap was crispier and not drenched in oil. although we were gracious that it was stuffed with a lot of beef, there could've used a bit more sauce. the service is really good and attentive when you flag them down. our soy sauce bottle had a bug come out so i alerted the staff and they got me new bowl and new soy sauce to use. we probably visited on a bad day but next time we hope to try other dishes to see whether it's worth visiting again. read more

[ARCHIVE] Ordered - Juicy Pork Dumpling - Beef Wrap - Honey Garlic Pork Chops - Beef Chow Fun Food was solid! It was a very packed and hectic, but service was still solid. More affordable and authentic feel. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The restaurant was fairly empty when we were seated. Not long after we ordered, we were brought drinks we didn't order, followed by a dish that wasn't ours. We politely pointed out that we didn't order them. When our actual food arrived, one dish was incorrect (we ordered the beef version but received seafood.) We tried to let the server know, simply to clarify in case it was meant for another table or entered incorrectly. Before we could even finish explaining, she walked away. A few minutes later, the server who took our order returned holding the incorrect dish and immediately began aggressively yelling and pointing at one of our guests, repeatedly insisting, "This is what you ordered!" We calmly tried to explain to her, but she continued raising her voice and pointing, creating an uncomfortable and unnecessary scene. To be clear, we had no intention of arguing or even sending the dish back, we just wanted to clarify the mistake. If we had been allowed to finish speaking earlier, this entire situation could have been avoided. She eventually took the dish away without any apology or acknowledgment. Our entire table was left shocked by the level of aggression. We had been polite and understanding throughout. We understand that mistakes happen and people can have bad days, but being treated with that level of disrespect and hostility is completely unacceptable. read more

The quick lunch spot to dine for dumplings. There are two Mana Lu's in Monterey Park. They are both good, right off Garvey Ave. This location, on Eastside of Monterey Park, is the original. Typical Chinese restaurant ambiance, catered towards older generations, and cheaper in price. The one in Westside, newer, catered to younger generations, and pricier, but not much. They have wide variety of dishes, rice and noodles. If you love Chinese food, you need to dine here. read more

Yi Kou Fu (Mama Lu's) has finally opened in Alhambra, and honestly, it was worth the wait. The prices are very reasonable, the dining space is big and comfortable, and the flavors are super consistent. It is perfect for a casual family meal or getting together with friends. We ordered the walnut shrimp, chive pockets, steamed cod, and black pepper beef, and everything was so good. The food tasted fresh, not greasy, and you can really tell it was cooked with care. Overall, such a satisfying meal. Definitely a five-star spot and one I would come back to again. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Dim Sum Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Juicy pork & crab dumplings = A Green Onion pancake = B+ Vegetable Chow Mein = B+ Sautéed Green Beans = B *portions are family style, so very large portions. Ambience was good and service was very fast. I would definitely eat there again. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House in Monterey Park never disappoints! We ordered the honey garlic pork chop, house special fish fillet, Hainan chicken, crab & pork XLB, pea sprouts sautéed with garlic, French-style beef cubes, and beef roll wraps. The food came out super quick, portions were massive, and everything tasted amazing. Definitely a spot worth coming back to! read more

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Definitely a miss today. The salt pepper shrimp has definitely changed as there was a batter on it. Normally salt pepper shrimp doesn't have such a thick batter. The seafood crispy noodles had no flavor. The eggplant with garlic sauce lacked flavor as well. The juicy pork dumplings aka xiao long bao were the best today. The reason why we enjoyed it the past was because their flavors were authentic to true Chinese food. Unfortunately, today it was more Americanized. Not sure if it was because we aren't Chinese but it was even less than mediocre Americanized Chinese food. The only thing that was consistent was their portions were very good. Definitely will not be our first choice when we're in the 626 area. read more

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We like both Mama Lu's locations. The food was good at this location as well... similar to the other location... not much a difference... We like their fried rice - combination and shrimp, beef wrap, beef chow fun noodles, orange chicken, seaweed fish, mongolian beef, salt and spicy pork chops, dumplings, spicy wonton etc... All the dishes were very good. This one is the original/ older location. It has a rundown old chinese restaurant feel... It felt a little dirty... but the food was still good & service was ok too. I prefer the other location because it's more spacious and cleaner... read more

The food at this restaurant is authentic and extraordinary. Delicious!!! The service is quick and friendly, and the portion sizes are plentiful. But if you look at the ceiling at the vents, they're filthy. So this was a tricky review to write. read more

My family likes coming here for Chinese food! We really like the XLB and my mom loves the salted fish vermicelli noodles. Can't go wrong w the green beans too! I personally like the spicy wontons! read more

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