Oh my God, the food is very authentic and Isabelle is such a good server and so polite and sweet . I will definitely come back with friends.

The food is delicious, especially Taiwanese Style Sweet $ Sour Pork Ribs. Service is excellent and very welcoming.

Came here in summer 2026 (July '26) with family during their soft opening and have to say they are doing a great thing. We ordered a mix of dumplings and some dim sum and specialty drinks. Their menu was somewhat limited due to their soft opening but for what they did serve we were very well pleased. Service was friendly and restaurant was clean and relaxed. They seemed to be pretty busy for a Monday afternoon. Ambiance is very modern and feels like you are transported to China as the decor is quite well done. Now for the food.. the dumplings and dim sum were absolutely fantastic. Drinks were on point and I would say their location is dynamite. Located in the Mall of Georgia right across from Red Robin. Parking is the only thing I would say is a little tricky as their shared parking lot was packed. Service wise, Loreal was absolutely awesome and very friendly as well helpful and efficient. Southern hospitality with fast and quick service. She checked on us and made sure our entire meal was on point along with the manager who was also very kind. Wishing Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings all the best with their grand opening and a truly welcome addition to Buford. 5 stars and thank you! read more

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We got to try out the soft opening of Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings at Mall of Georgia today. Their soup dumplings menu is still limited to only four types for now until their official grand opening on August 3rd. We came around lunch time on a weekday and there was no wait so we were seated right away. Service was fast and friendly. Every server offered to help and check in on us so you didn't have a dedicated server. Prices are much cheaper that DTF. The soup dumplings are around $12-14 for 6. Majority of the appetizers are around $8-10. The larger portion entrees are around $14. Portion size is decent. Now the important part, the food! - Nan Xiang soup dumplings: their signature pork dumplings. Flavor was good but not super memorable. Plenty of soup. - Truffle & pork soup dumplings: Definitely a WOW moment. The umami from the soup was perfect. - Garlic string beans: Good but not memorable. Definitely very disappointing because I still dream about the garlic string beans at DTF so I was hoping this would be close but it wasn't it. - Beef udon: Just ok. Pretty lackluster. - Short ribs: This is a no. Flavors are odd. It's not savory, it's not sweet. It's kinda sour? Texture is just soft. I was expecting a nice char on the outside with a thick sticky sauce and tender in the middle. This was not it. Overall, it was ok. I wished they offered larger spoons to catch all the juice when you pierce through the dumpling. The skin is thicker than I would like so I find the soup dumplings at DTF to be much better. None of the other items we got really impressed me. I will say it's definitely one of the better soup dumplings in Atlanta area so worth trying out if you're in the area but I personally wouldn't make a pilgrimage for it. read more

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Extremely disappointing experience at Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao. I called ahead to place a takeout order, but three different employees gave me three different answers. One said I could order over the phone, another told me to wait, and a third said takeout orders could only be placed in person. I arrived at 11:50 AM and was told the restaurant wouldn't open until 12:00 PM. I waited until noon, only to be told they had to ask the manager whether they could even take a takeout order because they "might not have any takeout containers." Eventually they accepted my order, and I was the second order of the day. While I waited, more than a dozen dine-in customers were seated. Table after table received their food, including the exact same dishes I had ordered, while my takeout order was ignored. After about 20 minutes, I asked the front desk how much longer it would take. She told me another 20 minutes. When I questioned why, since I was the second order placed that day, she went to the kitchen and came back saying she saw my food being packed. I waited another 10 minutes, and still nothing came out. By this point, I had been waiting for over 30 minutes. Some dine-in customers had already finished eating and were paying their bills, while I still hadn't received my takeout. I finally asked for a refund. Even that took another 10-15 minutes because the manager didn't seem to know how to process a simple refund. The worst part wasn't just the wait--it was the complete lack of management. No one apologized, no one explained what went wrong, and no one offered any solution. The manager seemed completely unprepared and handled the situation like someone with no experience. This was one of the most disorganized restaurant experiences I've ever had. I won't be coming back, and I cannot recommend this location to anyone. read more

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Buford, Georgia

NYC's best soup dumplings are now in Georgia! And yes--they're finally here at the Mall of Georgia. The ambience is warm and welcoming, where you can watch the dumplings being made !! The Michelin-recommended l has officially opened its first Georgia location in Buford, and it's already drawing crowds. They're currently in their soft opening until August 2, so join the waitlist as soon as you arrive and expect a bit of a wait. Nan Xiang is famous for its incredible variety of handcrafted soup dumplings, and the Truffle Pork and Chicken Soup Dumplings definitely lived up to the hype. The Beef Noodle Soup was the standout dish of the meal, and they also have some great vegetarian appetizers. The Chicken Udon was decent but didn't quite stand out. To cool things down, don't skip the Passion Fruit Rosemary Iced Tea--it was light, refreshing, and the perfect pairing. read more

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Original XLB - flavor of filling is great. Filled with soup as well. Skin is a tad thick and has more texture. Vinegar - weak & a bit watered down. Spicy beef tendon - so good! It has the kick and thickly sliced. Easily top 3 in GA. Crispy noodles - sauce is great but the crispy noodle not so much. The noodles are too compact prior to deep frying and therefore some parts of the noodles are simply undercooked and tough. Scallion pancake - yes to the crispiness but the scallion filling and flavor is lackluster. Crispy Chinese crueller - I've had better Soy milk drink - you can skip :) Great service. Food came out super fast. Interior is modern & inviting. read more

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The BEST soup dumplings in NYC are now also the best soup dumplings in Metro Atlanta area. Trust me, I know, and have done my research with all the receipts to prove it. After waiting almost 2 years, longingly passing by, Nanxiang Soup Dumpling has FINALLY opened their doors today to the public. As you know from my enthusiasm around this business opening and my superfanning about their original Flushing location that I've been visiting since 2008, I am so happy they are near me in Buford. Every month, I've been posting updates to friends. Now, I finally have the best update of all. The soup dumpling game in Metro Atlanta will never be the same now that their classic Shanghainese xiaolongbao have arrived. The atmosphere is gorgeous retro Shanghainese noir feel, with classic music playing. Along with a massive glass wall to see all the dumplings and wrappers made fresh to order. They have an exclusive section of their menu, just for the Buford Mall of Georgia location, called: Six Color Dumplings. The highest chef recommended being their squid ink fish dumplings, which are perfectly not overseasoned and not too fishy either. The dumpling skin is the perfect ratio and deliciously QQ. iykyk Order the Shanghainese classics; Xiaolongbao, stir fried rice cakes, and fish dumplings. Diana was our server and she is the best and most knowledgeable. read more

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We came in an hour early and got our names on the waitlist before they opened at noon. They allowed us to look at the prep window and around the restaurant which was nice! Once they opened they seated us right away and we were able to order promptly. Our server was very attentive, always walking by refilling our drinks and checking on our orders. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, piping hot, and very delicious! We ordered soup dumplings, beef noodle soup, shu mai, meatballs, and the scallion pancake. All were excellent! Definitely some of the best that I've had in the area! For us, the dumpling were not thick at all, and suuuper soupy. For the price point as well, this was all a great experience! Of course the lines get insane so definitely be prepared to arrive earlier and join the waitlist. It's perfect that you're in a mall because you can just shop while you wait anyways! read more

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Went gor the soft opening. The service was great. The Truffle Soup Dumpling was our favorite!

I was super excited to try this place. I went on a Saturday, walked in at 11am to put myself on the waitlist (I was the 3rd party). At noon I was promptly seated and ordered the following dishes: Pork soup dumpling, spicy pork wonton, garlic green beans, shanghai pork ribs, and pan fried noodles. After waiting a few mins the server came back and told us they were out of the green beans, Shanghai pork ribs, and pan fried noodles. So I ordered the bok choy dish. The pork soup dumplings were very good and tasty. My partner liked the wontons. And the bok choy was just ok. My complaint is that they should have offered a limited menu for their soft opening instead of having the full menu as my table and lot of other guests were let down because they were almost out of everything. We'd wait about 10-15mins for our food just for the sever to come back and tell us the kitchen ran out. I'll give this place a try closer to the end of the year when they've got their inventory worked out. read more

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People need to understand that this place JUST opened a week ago AND is hyped as a michelin recommended chain. You are going to wait a while if you come at peak hours, it just is what it is. You're in a mall, wait inside the mall. That being said, go in first thing when you get to the mall and put your name down on the waitlist. That way you can shop while you wait and you can show up when the text comes over. The food was good, i don't know about the other reviews, but the dumplings weren't thick at all and they were very juicy. Way juicier than dumpling master across the street. Our servers were attentive and came by frequently to check in and fill our waters. The fillings were seasoned well, tender, and aromatic. I prefer these over Din Tai Fung, as someone who has spent a good amount of time in California. The scallion pancake was crispy and cooked thoroughly and the the meatballs i got were also delicious, but very heavy. The beef noodle soup i got was also very hearty, definitely would get this again here next time. Overall, even though it's a matter of opinion, take some of the bad reviews lightly as those people were probably upset that they had to wait a while. The food was definitely good to me and worth a try for sure. read more

If I could give .5 star I would. Hasn't gotten recommended in almost 10 years and it shows. Don't seat people if you cannot handle the food orders coming in... read more

Be known, they are bribing customers with a free appetizer to give 5 star reviews before food even hits the table. "Hey, just wanted to let you know we are running a promotion right now. If you'll give us a 5 star review you get a free hot soy bean milk" Service is good. Food is good. This is not a 5 star. read more

Real review! We waited more than two hours while multiple tables inside remained empty. It appeared that the restaurant was purposely making customers wait an unreasonable amount of time to create a false image of high demand and exclusivity. Elderly customers and families with young children were left waiting outside unnecessarily. This kind of "hunger marketing" felt manipulative, misleading, and unethical, regardless of the food quality. Stay away from it. read more

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Came for the soft opening but I was not impressed at the inconveniences of my partner and I being provided a full menu but only to be told that most of what we were trying to order was not available, including many of the soup dumplings. I think the biggest part of this was that when we ordered, the waiter would go back to the kitchen, ask the chef and come back and tell us it was not available during the soft opening. We'd pick a few more items and they'll go back and return again saying those items were not available too I think teaching the waiter/waitress on what's available for the day would be helpful and also, providing soft opening menus. The dumplings were comparable to other soup dumplings around the surrounding area. read more

I don't think it's fair to leave a bad review because if long wait times during a hype restaurants soft opening... Come on guys. Go to a busy place, you have to wait. That's not the restaurants fault. However, I just don't see why you would go here over Dumpling Master across the street. The dumplings skin here is sooooo thick, and none of them tasted all that special. Spicy wontons are like my favorite thing ever, but they don't offer it unless you like/can eat peanut sauce. HUGE miss considering how many people have nut allergies. And not only are the drink options weak, the drink was so mid we just left it at the table. The menu is just weird. There should definitely be a single dumpling order than includes ALL of the special dumpling flavors, not 6. They also need some kind of tasty dumpling sauce... Would help basically anything taste decent. AND WHERE ARE THE CHOCOLATE DESSERT DUMPLINGS?? Also, whoever's idea it was to have the front doors open INTO the restaurant with their tiny Lobby... Needs to be fired. So many people unable to get in and out and hitting others with the doors. Makes NO sense with them literally having a 2 step entry. Fix the doors, Better drinks, little less dough, chocolate dumplings, traditional spicy dumplings (a little sweet, no peanuts) a tasty dipping sauce, and a new combo that includes ALL the flavors, and I could easily switch this review to 4 stars, and would start bringing people often. But as it is right now, I have no reason to go back and will not recommend this place to others. read more

I was genuinely excited to try Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings during their soft opening last Thursday, but unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. My friend and I were seated, and after our server initially took our order, he essentially disappeared. He never came back to check on us, refill our drinks, or ask if we needed anything. We had to repeatedly ask another server for drinks and basic necessities because our own server was nowhere to be found. To make matters worse, the food arrived cold, which made the experience even more frustrating. A soft opening is meant to identify and fix issues before the grand opening, but the level of service we received was unacceptable and highly unprofessional. If this is the experience during a soft opening, it raises serious concerns about what customers can expect in the future. I had high expectations based on the restaurant's reputation, but this visit fell far below them. I left feeling frustrated, disappointed, and let down. Unfortunately, I will not be coming back, and I cannot recommend this restaurant based on my experience. I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes significant improvements before the grand opening. read more

This soft opening visit was awesome (official opening on August 3), definitely will return when I'm in town. The food was amazingly delicious, the staff friendly & helpful especially the gentleman who taught us how to prepare and eat soup dumplings which were my favorite (original)! The scallion pancake (beef) is a must try for starters, crispy, flaky & the beef so very tender! The spare ribs were tender but sauce a little too salty (heavy on the soy) for me as well as the hot & sour soup yet very flavorful. Back to the soup dumplings...a solid hit, an unforgettable experience! read more

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Went during the soft open. Can't wait until they are open open. The dumplings they had are amazing.

A very nice good brand new restaurant now open inside the Mall of Georgia this place has nice unique food dining as well real good service quality as well read more

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I was so excited to try this place after waiting so long for it to open. Our server was delightful but I didn't get her name. Young black girl with a beautiful smile ... it was a soft opening so don't expect them to have everything. The ambience is good in dark lighting ... it looked like the wall fixtures were repurposed which isn't a problem it's just something I noticed with it being a brand new restaurant. They did a good job with the space I believe it was a Buffalo Wild Wings previously. The music was appropriate, the lighting was perfect for the ambience. My boyfriends spoon was dirty and there was some leftover trash on the floor against the wall at our booth. Just an observation. I went to the bathroom and was surprised as I was coming in a male worker was coming out. It was obvious he was cleaning it but I'm accustomed to a sign or a door being open or even a sign when they have cleaners in restrooms especially if it's a man. I'm sure it was a nobody is in here let me run in really quick kind of thing. But as a business owner this could be a liability. Inside the bathroom was a very disturbing smell. I couldn't see anything dirty on the surface bc the flooring was dark in color but it smelled like the bathroom needed to be sanitized. Not just surface cleaning. That is not reassuring for any restaurant let alone a brand new one that hasn't had their grand opening. Ok the food... I wasn't impressed. Perhaps my expectations of a Michelin rated restaurant? Should I have adjusted my expectations bc it's in a mall? We had the crab and pork dumplings - maybe we let them sit too long bc there wasn't any soup in half of them but the flavor was okay. The pan fried pork chops had promise but I got mostly dough and oil but my first bite was pleasant. The green beans were the best part of the meal. I had the beef stir fry udon. the beef was not flavored and over cooked and there was very little beef to begin with. I would have enjoyed the Asian restaurant in the food courts lo mein. The servers were attentive and got the order correctly. In short I wasn't impressed but I think it's bc my expectations were a little high. Think Panda Express with nice ambience and nice servers and you may be satisfied. We went Thursday around 6 pm and were seated immediately read more

the manager is very unprofessional. there was a ant infestation on one of the tables and everything seems chaotic there. food was ok.