I've been going here for years but given the change in management, I was a bit wary of returning. Spoiler alert: highly recommend still. I ordered the pan fried pork dumplings and it was almost the same as before. Bit less crispy and bit less juicy, but still satisfactory. The chili oil now has sesame seeds and more oil, but the spicy and depth of flavor remains the same. The menu and prices haven't changed, as well. They gave me a free mango jelly-like dessert as well, which was very kind. I'll head back to do my own comparisons of before and after but overall it seems like new management is maintaining the high standards, low wait times, and homey environment. I hope this place stays a long time and maintains the quality. read more

Sooooo disappointed... ordered some of our favorite Mayflower dishes tonight and not one of them tasted right. Beef noodle soup had no flavor, pan fried buns tasted burnt, chow mein noodles tasted old. Even the boba was wrong, the mango tea was like at 200% sweet. Took a guess that maybe ownership changed, and it seems to be the case. Really a shame, their beef noodle soup used to be in our top 5 in LA/OC. read more

Take out review. I'd come back just for the spicy chicken wontons. Stir fried eggplant was also good and heavy on the delicious sauce. Dumplings were standard, none really stood out. The inside was clean and service was quick. read more

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DO NOT COME HERE ! Never been treated like my money and my humanity was literal shit & disgusting until I ate here. The staff got upset about tipping to the point where we felt forced to leave do so, they said they wouldn't even touch it to put it in the tipping jar. Their body language their face full of disgust as if I were begging them to make me feel less than. I've heard the way they treat others customers that are not Asian but I didn't want to believe it. Rude, humiliating, and completely unprofessional. Came for dumplings and left feeling unwelcome. If you hate your customers this much, maybe don't run a restaurant there are plenty of better dumpling spots in OC that actually respect the people paying their bills rude ass. OH andddd The food was mid doesn't taste the same as before. After this interaction and the food I will not be coming back. read more

was craving for some popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken at mayflower dumplings express are solid!! The popcorn chicken is juicy, not too much breading, I love the panko breading that gives it a good crunch. tasted really good with the sweet chill sauce. The portion size was good as well,l. Definitely will come back for it, I phone order and it was ready in 10 minutes. read more

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Small restaurant. Menu is pretty good. We ordered the Mongolian beef, shrimp fried rice, pork dumplings, cucumber salad, and the beef noodle soup. Food was quick and delicious. Prices are reasonable. The staff was really nice and the service was great. read more

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We were visiting Anaheim and craving dumplings and beef noodle soup when we came across Mayflower Dumpling Express. The restaurant itself is a decent size, clean, and pretty spacious. When we walked in, we were seated right away, which we appreciated. At first, we were a little confused because we were looking around for physical menus at the table. After a moment of awkwardly glancing around, we asked and were told that ordering is done at the front. The menu is displayed on the screens when you walk in, so just a heads up for first timers. The food was decent overall, but nothing really stood out to us. It satisfied the craving, but it was more of a solid, average meal rather than something we would go out of our way for. One highlight was that she kindly let us try some mango pudding. That was actually really good and refreshing, especially after a warm bowl of noodle soup. It had a nice mango flavor and smooth texture. A few chunks of fresh mango would have made it even better. Overall, it was a good place to stop by once while in the area, but it was not particularly memorable or impressive enough for us to make a special trip back. read more

Great service, the lady helping us was very patient with our large order, great appreciated. The seating area comfortable with party of 8 and the restroom was clean and tidy. The food we shared: Pork Xiao Long Bao(8), has peanuts, Chow Mein (shrimp and chicken), House Steamed Dumpling(8), Vegetable Steamed Dumpling(8), Fried Cheese Wonton, and the garlic eggplant stir fry. Everything was delicious, would recommend any of the dishes we tried, especially liked the garlic eggplant stir fry soooo flavorful!! read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Pork Xiao Long Bao(8), has peanuts Chow Mein House Steamed Dumpling(8) (left) Vegetable Steamed Dumpling(8) (right) Fried Cheese Wonton - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

What a great place. Enjoyed a delicious order of Chicken Fried Rice and Spicy Chicken Dumplings that were cooked to perfection. I was also given a small container of Mango Pudding for dessert which was delicious as well read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Spicy Chicken Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

My favorite restaurant! They have the best dumplings, I keep going back for more of the steamed pork / beef dumplings and they come with a yummy dipping sauce. So flavorful! also the woman working was so nice. I highly recommend 5 Stars 10/10 would 100% recommend :) read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Pork Steamed Dumpling (8) - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

The chicken chow mein was amazing as were the pork soup dumplings. They gave very large portions enough to share, well worth the $12! The service was amazing we were met with welcoming smiles. The perfect causal dumpling spot! read more

I truly don't know where to start! My girlfriend and I discovered this place not too long ago and we have been coming here ever since! The service is 1000/10, the lady that is always at the front is super sweet! The inside is really nice and super clean as well! The food is amazing and sooo fresh every time we eat here or take to go. We always get the fried rice and the chicken wontons w/ spicy sauce! They even give like a mango jello at the end and it's so refreshing to eat right after! We recommend this place to everyone!! Definitely come here if you want a better price point for the same food that you can get at the other place read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Chicken Fried Rice Wonton with Spicy Sauce(8) - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

Came here Sunday afternoon for lunch and it wasn't to packed till we started ordering the line went out the door! It went by fast and the food came out not too long after ordering. The only thing that took long was our drinks but there is just one girl in the front taking orders and making the drinks so it wasn't her fault. Still everything we got was so good and the drinks were yummy not too sweet! There's a limited amount of seating inside. You can't sit till you order food. I really like it and will come back ! read more

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Food was good and the prices made it a lot better. Very affordable. Service was quick. Ambiance was nice. Didn't expect the food to be as good as it was because the prices were so good. 5 stars chicken wonton soup. Wontons were above average in size, and they had lots of flavor. Good soup 5 stars spicy chicken wontons. Just like the soup the wontons were good. Spice level seemed like medium. This was good. 5 stars braised beef noodle soup. Beef had a lot of flavor, was tender, and overall good. Noodles were nice. Broth was good. read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

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OK, to start coming inside as a first timer was very awkward and kind of confusing. When we walked inside, there were people sitting down and we saw food getting brought to them. The worker did not acknowledge us and we stood there, trying to figure out do we have a seat and they come to us? Do we wait and have them tell us where to sit or do we order out front? It wasn't until I approached the worker and asked that we were finally given an answer of you order upfront and have a seat anywhere. The restaurant was very clean and mostly quiet with faint sound of the TV in the background playing a war movie. To start off with the three things that we love the most was the walnut shrimp, the cucumber salad, and garlic broccoli. The walnut shrimp just might be the best one I've ever had. The shrimp pieces itself were huge! The coating they use on it, was very crispy despite being covered in the sauce. It came with a little bit of cabbage underneath it, which was a nice little touch. It alone would make me go back. The cucumber salad, had such a good flavor with a nice twist of some sort of chili pepper! It wasn't overbearing the spice level, but if you had a couple back-to-back, the heat was lovely building up!! This is my first time ever having some sort of salad like that and definitely changed the game for me. The next one was just mainly a health choice; the broccoli, and we always love it when someone does a basic right! The broccoli was nice and tender with a little bit of a crunch and had a lot of garlic on it so it tasted amazing. Very happy there. Moving on to the soup dumplings themselves the main reason why we went. We were very disappointing with them. Majority of them did not have any sort of liquid in them. We were grabbing them very gently to make sure they weren't ripping, looking at them to confirm no rips then taking a bite to see how much liquid were in them and a lot of them were bone dry. The flavor of the dumpling itself was very good; packed with a lot of meat, but no soup. Moving onto the beef onion dumplings that were pan fried. They were delicious, no complaint from us here; we were still satisfied with them. Looking aside the confusion at the start of the experience if the soup dumplings actually had soup this place would've been 100% gotten five stars. Everything else we experience was very pleasurable. It met our standards however that element itself is something we cannot look past, combine with the start is a reason why we gave it four stars instead of five. Something to know is that you are required to clean up after yourself so make sure you bring up your plates! We will be returning, however, we know what to order now! read more

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I phoned in my order. I still rather speak with a real person. My order was ready and packaged ready in 15 min. Great service The braised beef noodles & soup were packed deconstructed for easy assembly. Included the chili oil for the heat spicy i asked for The wontons and soup were also packed separately. Everything was served at home hot, tasty delicious and not over done. More than enough for 2 Senior Citizens for late afternoon lunch read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Ate 1/2 braised beef noodles soup already - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

Savory, delicious XLB plus braised beef noodle, custard bun! I love how good everything tasted. The staff were very nice and attentive. Ambiance is casual and comfortable, perfect for lunch. Highly recommended! read more

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Been meaning to try this place out for a while. Place was small but well maintained. The parking is in the back. I wish I would have gotten the ladies name that helped us out , she was super sweet and helpful. We were offered some mango jelly to try, so yummy ! We loved everything! The bulgogi deep fried dumplings are a must! The soup dumplings were okay not the greatest but not bad either . They were a little on the dry side . Love that they offer ginger , vinegar and soy sauce without you asking . Will definitely come back read more

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We came for an early dinner and split an order of the xlb's and spicy wontons. Everything was solid and reasonably priced. Would definitely come back, especially since it's down the street. read more

I come here when I am craving dumplings and milk tea. Good food and quick service. I can taste the quality. I always take it out so I've never really been inside except to pick up my food, it's cute but small. read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Pork dumplings with sauce. - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

We came here wanting traditional dim sum dishes but this is more like a regular Chinese place with xiao long bao. So we just ordered xiao long bao and left. The service was good and they gave us a sweet dessert for free which was nice. But the xiao long bao was okay. The flavors were a little more on the sweet side. Not my favorite and probably wouldn't go back but glad I tried it. read more

Amazing quality and it never misses to fulfill the dumpling craving. Our 5 year old is very fond of their popcorn chicken.Their Dumplings are as good as the service!Great quality and great prices. read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Great beverage option - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

Came around 7pm on a Monday. East parking in the back and fast ordering. Got the pork XLB 9/10 fried bulgogi dumplings 8/10 house friend rice 8/10. Price is pretty decent and food came out super quick, but to be fair we were the only ones here. I'd come back. read more

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Food was great service is amazing and super clean the cashier and owner were very friendly read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - A lot of flavor - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

Nearly as good as din tai fung but literally double the value (cheaper and larger portions)! Would definitely come back The lady in the front was also super sweet read more

Mayflower is a fantastic choice for Chinese dumplings and more, and my recent experience with their food absolutely earned them 5 stars. I ordered soup dumplings, fried rice, noodles, spicy wontons, and string beans through DoorDash for a cute girl, and she loved everything--which, let's be honest, automatically makes them a winner in my book! Overall, Mayflower delivered both quality and happiness, and I'll definitely be ordering again. Whether it's for yourself or to impress someone special, you can't go wrong with this place! read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

This place is near our house and we were "always meaning to try it." Today was the day and we will be back. We ordered two veggie dishes. The portion sizes are very generous. The Eggplant in Chili Sauce came out looking beautiful and tasting better than it looked. Friendly staff, too! We will be back. read more

This place is amazing!! The worker behind the cashier is always super friendly and always treats us so good. Not only are the workers friendly but the food is to die for. It such a feel good atmosphere whenever my girlfriend and I come here. We come here all the time! read more

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First time here, it was delicious! My friends recommended this place, I love dumplings . The service was quick, you order up front and they bring the food to your table. Small spot, good vibes. The cucumber salad was my favorite, it was so good! I would definitely come again. read more

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Fast forward a couple years and trying several other xlb restaurants, this is still my favorite spot for XLB. :') Tip: if you order takeout for their xlb (or any xlb), flipping the dumplings upside down gently when it's still steaming, and letting it cool that way, will help the dumpling taste so much better bc it'll be as chewy as the top. read more

Food came out quick and it was all really good! Bathroom was nice and clean. Good customer service too. The chow mein was really good. I didn't take any photos unfortunately. I was focused on eating haha. Parking behind the building is a small lot, but I went right as they opened and had no issue. read more

Food was amazing, nice atmosphere and decorations, staff was very friendly! Will definitely come back! read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

Been a hot minute since we've returned but always welcoming and clean! Daughter found a cute nook area to read too read more

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I was craving dumplings and this hit the spot. I ordered the house dumplings boiled and was so glad to see they had black vinegar on the table. We also ordered the spicy chicken bowl. I would say it was a solid 4/5! Rice to chicken ratio is what is stopping me from giving a 5/5. But overall, this place is pretty solid. Staff is very nice. Service could've been faster since we were the only ones here but it wasn't too bad. It's a small and quiet place. Private parking in the back. read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - House Dumpling Boilded (8pcs) - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Are they better than your favorite dumpling spot? Probably not, but this spot definitely gets the job done. When you're getting off work after a hard day and you don't feel like cooking, this is definitely a spot to drop by at. This ain't really a spot you crave, but a spot you're down to eat at when you and someone else can't agree on where to eat. It's kind of like a middle group spot. I can't say it's the best XLB, but if I'm not trying to drive out of my way for some dumpling/ and dim sum, this place will do. read more

My sister is absolutely obsessed with Mayflower, so we come here at least once a week. At this point, we've pretty much tried everything on the menu. The staff is always so kind and welcoming, and the store is spotless. The food is so delicious--I honestly find myself craving it all the time! read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Pork Mini Bun Steamed Beef Fried Rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

If you don't tip on a TAKEOUT order, the cashier's inner racism comes out. Don't bother getting dumplings here!

Front of the house cashier ! Horrible customer service , you guys need to hired someone who likes this job.,, first time and last time we come here .. read more

Came here after Knotts berry farms for a quick lunch. Service is amazing. Clean restaurant overall. Order at the register. We got Soup dumplings, chicken wonton with chili sauce, chicken chow mein and string beans. String beans were our fave! The chicken wontons had a weird consistency. Chow mein was simple and no veggies- a bit saucy but not terrible. read more

Mayflower Dumpling Express - Soup Pork XLB Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Anaheim, California

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This place is made to order and good God Almighty it is experienced in every bite!! Although cozy inside it's just the right spot to enjoy their food freshly hand crafted. Place is a bit quiet but still a good spot for a quick lunch or a nice private early dinner. read more