The place is really nice and the food was overall good. Our favorite dish was XLB chicken and sweet and sour cod. Their mochi dessert was also awesome. Very cute panda chocolate lava bun. Shoutout to Kevin. read more

Paradise Dynasty - Panda chocolate lava bun - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

Pretty neat place with various soup dumplings. Our server Shawn is pretty cool and a pretty neat looking Asian dude, I recommend giving him a raise read more

Paradise Dynasty - Birria Soup Dumplings, wontons, shredded pork fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

Daniel was an amazing waiter! He was super kind, helpful, and always made sure we had everything we needed. He checked on us often without being too much and made us feel really welcome. He made our experience even better. 10/10 recommend, the food is amazing. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to check out the happy hour deal at Paradise dynasty, and it was so worth it. The interior is beautiful and spacious and our server was friendly and attentive. There are a couple of items that are highlighted that are part of the happy hour deal of $50% off the dim sum, appetizers, and some noodles, or fried rice options. We ordered the Szechuan Xiolongbao, the special Xiolongbao which came with 8 different flavors, the original one, and then the wontons in chili oil, and veggie spring rolls. We also ordered a Thai iced tea and a passion fruit iced tea. Our favorites were the Szechuan Xiolongbao, the original, and the wontons in chili oil. We weren't a big fan of the speciality Xiolongbaos because some of the flavors like the bbq were not all that great. The original flavors are way better in my opinion. Overall, the happy hour deal is so worth it. It's from 2:30-5:00 pm Monday to Friday, and I can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes here! read more

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The Happy Hour from 2:30pm to 5pm offers most appetizers at 50% off. Don't sleep on this deal! The food is just as good as when it's offered during lunch or dinner. We got their cucumbers (perfect for this summer heat), the spare ribs, the pork chops over fried rice, the wood ear mushrooms, the rainbow XLB, and kurubota and shrimp wontons in scallion sauce. Everything was tasty. And the portions are generous! Our server Maria made sure our water glasses were filled and that we had extra napkins just in case. I appreciated her quiet but sincere hospitality. She gave us excellent service with a smile. Every staff member we interacted with was courteous and genuinely nice. The interiors are gorgeous and the booths and tables are cozy. They aren't bunched together (like they are at Sugarfish, for example) to guarantee privacy. Perfect for date night or a family brunch. I'd be proud to bring loved ones here. Love this location. We will definitely be back. read more

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. Paradise Dynasty is a Singaporean brand with numerous branches throughout Singapore and now the world. Made a reservation for lunch and our table was ready upon arrival. Parking is available in the paid mall lot, valet, or complimentary at the mall next door. The restaurant menu seems to be slightly Americanized while retaining 80-90% of the menu from Singapore. Started off with the signature xlb which had an awfully weird pulled pork one which was probably for ang mohs. The one in SG has it with cheese which was bizarre enough. Service from our waiter was plesant. There seemed to be a few Ah Lians working FOH. The interior of the restaurant felt luxurious, just like in Singapore. The fried pork chop was excellent, super flavorful and juicy. The typhoon shelfter Hokkaido scallops were my favorite and the scallops were gigantic and the flavoring was excellent. This was a chef's special and the bottom of the menu stated that it was for Spring of 2025...ending on 4/30/2025?!? The steamed chicken was very unlike the Malaysian kampong chicken that I'm used to in Singapore. This version was quite dry... Unlike Singapore, there are complimentary napkins. Wet naps are usually charged per napkin in Singapore, in addition to the plate of nuts that are conveniently placed on the table. ~$53/head after tax and gratuity for lunch. read more

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Love stopping by anytime I'm at the mall. Love their xiaolongbao! My personal favs are the truffle, garlic,duck and kimchi. Not pictured but their chicken soup is so delicious, its a delicate flavor thats so comforting if you've over eaten-i highly reccommend! read more

Paradise Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

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Friends and i werent sure what to eat and dtf was almost a 2 hr wait. Decided to try out paradise dynasty and it was amazing. No wait at all and we were starving. All the food came out fast. The ginger chicken had no bones but i wished it came with all dark meat. Not sure if we couldve requested that. The xlb was good and so was the shrimp fried rice. My friend said the soup tasted like a korean dish. Ended up with left overs and finished the rest the next day. Ordered from marking a paper menu they gave and forgot to order the birria xlb to try. Server was amazing. He came out like a ninja to refill my water. I didnt even see him check. read more

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First time trying dim sum! It was good but I knew that I wouldn't love love dim sum. But this place had a lot of good options! Came with family for a visiting uncle and they really liked it! Our server was sooo nice!! I'm so sorry I forgot his name but he was truly the best! read more

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Really nice inside and service is amazing. Some of the dishes were good and some were so salty. The taro pastry is great, crispy, flakey and just so good. Dumpling is good. I like the pork original XLB. Skin is thin, meat flavor is good. Pork and prawn wonton in chili sauce. Ok. I wish there was more flavor The newest collab they had is the birria dumplings and those were good with the jalapeno dipping sauce. The meat was perfectly seasoned and paired really well with the dipping sauce. We also got the porkchop fried rice and that was really good. I like the texture of the porkchop and it was flavor nicely. The dish that made me so sad was the green beans with minced pork. So salty. Really hard to eat alone, you have to pair with rice or something else. Overall the food was ok. But service is soo good and attentive. read more

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Forget Din Tai Fung. Paradise Dynasty is my new go-to! Here's why: -Little to no wait (seriously, huge plus). -Friendly, attentive service. -Stellar food--super fresh, super tasty. -Similar menu to DTF, but without the steep price tag. Here's what we ordered: -Stir fried spinach with minced garlic -Signature original xiao long bao -Kurobuta pork wonton in chili oil -Sweet and sour baby pork rib -Stir fried noodle with shrimp -Pan fried kurobuta pork dumpling And of course, we ended with the adorable and decadent panda chocolate lava bun. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be back. If you love DTF, you'll love Paradise Dynasty! read more

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Excellent Xiao Long Bao place. Been to other locations, but first time at this one. Nicely appointed and comfortable. Maria was very attentive and kind. Don't get me wrong, the dumplings are definitely the draw, but the other items on the menu are fabulous. Their pork chop fried rice and radish pastry puffs are definitely a must. read more

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I think like most people, I came here for the rainbow xiao long bao. I think it's fun to try on a first visit but not something I would repeatedly get. I think it's a great sampler to see what flavors are your favorite and then just focus on those. I've been to the location in South Coast Plaza once a few years ago, and personally I found the flavors were more rich over there. The flavors at the Glendale location tasted more muted that nothing really stood out. When they arrived, the temperature was also more lukewarm. Luckily, everything else we got was mostly decent. Everything was prepared nicely and arrived quickly. The stand out was the woodear mushroom appetizer. The Szechuan Vinaigrette was a game changer, that it makes me want to replicate it at home. The Dan Dan noodle was mostly just nutty tasting and not much else, but luckily the noodles weren't made soggy from the sauce. Finally we got the chili pork wontons, and we thought this was not super flavorful, but nonetheless still a decent dumpling. Glendale is closer for me, but if I were to go back I'd make it a point to go to South Coast Plaza. read more

Paradise Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

Finally got to try this place. I've been looking forward to it since I heard they were opening one at the Americana. The food here is decent, although I did find the Dan Dan noodles didn't have that Szechuan kick I was looking for. We tried their crab XLB and it was good! But I think I'd rather go to DTF if I wanted this kind of dim sum. read more

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Made a reservation for here at 5pm on a Sunday and there were actually still plenty of seating around. We ordered our rounds, basically din tai fung portion sizes so they're kinda small. Quality was great though! We tried different XLBs, the original is a classic, garlic was all our favorites, black truffle was a bit subtle (can pass next time), and the birria was interesting to try. The birria tasted very tomato-y, not as meaty as imagined, but it was actually not bad. Very soupy. The garlic was all our favorites as it really bursted in flavor. The classic XLB was also really nice, the dumpling skin is quite thick, the soup is very rich, pork meat was very flavorful. We also ordered other items like the sweet and sour pork (pretty good!), walnut shrimp (had an odd lemon taste to it), string beans (pretty standard), and the fried rice with pork (this one was pretty good too). Overall the food was pretty good but it does get pricey. Service was also pretty friendly and efficient as well. The restaurant is smaller than the one compared to Costa Mesa, but quality was still up there. read more

LATE REVIEW. My family and I were always curious as to how Din Tai Fung's competition tastes like. Compared to the famous DTF, the wait here was not bad on a Wednesday night. We were seated right away even though the restaurant was super busy. Good sign, business in booming for sure. We got too excited with how unique the menu is and ended up ordering way too much food. The portions of the appetizers, vegetables and rice (not pictured) were bigger in size. The XLB's that we ordered were all so good! The restaurant is pretty clean and spacious. It was also easy to maintain the conversation as it was not loud at all inside. All the servers and food runners were very attentive to our needs. read more

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My family & I visited Paradise Dynasty for the first time last month. I reserved a table on OpenTable for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon, and we didn't have to wait long to be seated upon arrival. The place is upscale, yet still casual. I thought their indoor temperature was quite warm, but I'm unsure why; maybe it was because of where we were seated (booth near the back). Also, the service was friendly, but a bit slow during our visit. We ordered a variety of dishes to share. My faves were the Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao ($20.75), which was a colorful dumpling flight with interesting fillings; and the Chef's Special Assorted Sweet Mochi Duo with fillings of Green Tea Matcha & Black Sesame ($14.88), which was fragrant and mildly sweet. There's another restaurant nearby that's also famous for Xiao Long Bao, and I think Paradise Dynasty could be a comparable alternative if the wait time is too long at the other place. read more

Paradise Dynasty - A1. Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao, B10. Prawn and Kurobuta Pork Wonton in Chili Oil - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

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I didn't realize that paradise dynasty has now taken over the old DTF location! Came here with some friends to try out their new Birria XLB. It was really good. Way better than their BBQ pork flavor. It was subtle and light and not overpowering or too spicy. Our server was so nice her name was Minh Tran. The night was already so busy but she was attentive, kind, fast, and made us feel very comfortable. They do not validate parking so I suggest the Glendale galleria which is a little bit of a walk but you're going to want to walk off all the yummy food you just ate. My favorites are the truffle and garlic XLB. So flavorful. But if you haven't come here you need to get the sampler XLB. It's so fun and all of the flavors are so so satisfying. The fried rice is very good, it honestly tastes exactly like DTF which is a good thing. The radish PASTRY IS A MUST TRY. We always get two orders when we go here it's so good. They also had a spring chef selection menu which we got the crispy scallops so filling and flavorful. And the sweet mochi green tea matcha and black sesame. The black sesame was top tier. They need to make this a staple on the menu. Highly recommend you check them out. They got pretty busy on a Friday night but I'm glad we came early at 5pm. So so worth it! Great place for groups!! read more

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This was my husbands and i's first time here and it's located at the old DTF location. The overall look is very cool, vibrant, and boujee feel. Theres a nice little bar seating area and ample amount of table seating inside. And like DRF they have a viewing king of area where the dumplings are being made. Another thing that paradise dynasty offers is a HH Monday thru Friday 2:30pm to 5pm - 50% XLB, rice dishes, stir fried noodles, dim sum, and appetizers plus $2.99 each on regular drinks, Sapporo and house wines . Which I think is a pretty good deal! The food was incredible. I've been wanting to try the 8 flavor XLB and it did not disappoint. The cheese and the bbq pork were flavors that weren't bad but just not something I would have thought for a xlb. But they weren't my favorite lol. I'd say from the 8, the black truffle and the crab meat with roe were the best and had the most flavor. They had a special birria xlb and that was also very good. Really tasted like birria and had a lot of flavor to it. It came with like a little salsa, didn't really need it but it was definitely really delicious! We also got the cucumbers which I'm just a sucker for and they were very light and refreshing. Also order the prawn and pork wontons in chili sauce which was very good and not spicy at all, and the fried pork chop fried rice which was very well seasoned and the pork was very juicy with a nice little crisp on the outside. For dessert we ordered the chocolate panda buns. Very pillowy soft . Do be careful to not eat it right away because it was piping hot when it came. It's like molting lava when you bite it open it up so do be careful when biting into it. May be messy. Overall our experience and service was wonderful and will definitely come back again to try the other food items. Shawn was our server and he was great and welcoming during our stay . read more

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I am so happy that Paradise Dynasty made it to LA, and walking distance from where I live!! Overall, my first experience going there was 10/10. The service was fast, friendly, and the food tasted great! I came on a Monday night around 7:30 PM with a reservation. It was not that busy, and there was plenty of tables available. Everything was delicious. We ordered: pork chop fried rice, shrimp fried rice, TWO orders of honey walnut shrimp, pork xiao long bao, and the spicy wontons. This was an order for only 3 people... we were HUNGRY, and we finished everything. I would say the honey walnut shrimp along with the xiao long baos are the real showstoppers. You truly get the bang for your buck here. The portions are shareable for up to 3-4 people. The alcoholic beverages are also delicious. The service was also amazing. I cannot wait to go back. read more

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It was good but in my experience I feel with all the hype it could have been better. One thing I can say is service was good. Thankfully we were allowed to be seated even though the majority of the party wasn't there. So that was nice. Many other establishments wouldn't do that so that was a plus. If you were to ask me, it just didn't feel like the top tier dining experience you would receive at its rivals table. Many things were lacking. Don't get me wrong it was good, food was tasty, service was professional, very attentive. Then again the flavor and quality was not fully there for me. Yes we ate it all up, certain dishes were super tasty others lacked the full texture, richness, bite, chew you name it and I just need to be 100% with my review. I'm sure many people have heard that this is a rival restaurant to the previous dumpling restaurant that originally was housed in the same location. But the internet and the blue checkered reviewers who get payed for their false reviews got me again! Cucumber salad, garlic green beans, woodear mushroom salad, pan fried pork buns, steamed chicken, pork xlb, chicken xlb, bbq ribs, chili oil wontons (pork and chicken), pepper angus beef, and fried rice was our order. I gotta say many of those items lacked flavor. The pan fried pork buns were fancy looking but 2 came in an order for 9 bucks and there just wasn't enough flavor in those or soup. They were very dry. The soup dumplings both pork and chicken just needed more flavor. The wontons in chili oil were good but that's because it was doused in sauce and chili oil. Woodear mushroom salad was mid, nothing special IMO. The garlic green beans were actually one of the best dishes there. The pork ribs almost had zero meat, another case of ozempic ribs. No bueno. The steamed chicken was alright. Pepper angus beef was good too, that was enjoyed throughout the table. The cucumber salad was too bland for our liking. I mean certain things were good, like everything was cooked through very well. Just the flavor was lacking in our eyes and tongues. Overall the servers were very attentive and respectful which was very nice. Cups kept full. Thank you for doing your best Paradise Dynasty. I just cant be mean because they did a good job, everyone was respectful and food came out fast. read more

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If you want to try great food and amazing customer service come to this place. The restaurant is clean and the vibes are great. read more

Paradise Dynasty - Birria xiao long bao - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

Birria XLB x La Palma collab with a side of the Gold Fashioned cocktail is a 10/10! Must try it with the salsa and jalapeño for a good kick. Shawn was very accommodating and took great care of us! read more

Paradise Dynasty - Birria XLB + Gold Fashion 10/10! - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

Finally got to try this place! This took over the old Din Tai Fung since they moved inside the mall. Vibes are basically the same, "high end" dumpling spot. Located on the outer part of the Americana (definitely park at the Galleria mall since it's free and an easy walk - otherwise paid parking can get expensive). We were able to go on a non-busy day/time I guess because they seated us immediately. Shoutout to our server, Ian, for always checking up on us and recommending the good stuff! Super helpful letting us know to scan the QR for a menu with beautiful pics of each item. In the end, he also gave us coupons to use on our next visit!! I ordered the Seabass with a side of rice, absolutely delicious, melt in your mouth goodness! The flavor and sauce it was in was just perfection. Not too sweet, not too salty. We also shared a side dish of cucumber that was refreshing and perfect on a hot day. My bf got the assorted dumplings which is 1 of every flavor they offer. I wasn't very hungry at the time, otherwise I would've loved to try their Xiao long Bao as well but he enjoyed it! My favorite thing about this place are the various signature cocktail options AND the fact that you can get as much ginger as you want!! Definitely don't skimp on that. I love the ginger mixed with soy sauce and vinegar. Overall a fantastic option if Din Tai Fung is packed, as they usually are lol. Looking forward to coming back! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Came here to celebrate my sister's birthday in April and it was absolutely spectacular! Food: Delectable! My brother and sister enjoyed everything we got! Our favorites were the sweet and sour baby pork ribs with the shrimp fried rice! The flavors were on point and my mouth is watering thinking about it again! Service: AMAZING! The hostess who greeted us was very kind and attentive. Emily really left an impression on me and my siblings because she kept checking up on us and she's just so amazing! I told them that it was my sister's birthday and we were celebrating at Paradise Dynasty so they brought out a complementary dessert with a candle on it! It was so sweet of them! Ambiance: Huge interior with lots of seating and everything was so clean and nicely placed when we got there! Even the bathrooms were so clean!! Overall, definitely coming back here for the sweet and sour baby pork ribs as it would be something I would crave! Also the radish pastry! read more

Super cute place, easy to make a res, great drinks, and quick service. The only downside is parking since they don't validate. Signature and Szechuan XLB (5/5) No words, flavors explode in your mouth can't wait to go back!! Must get both of these! Prawn and Pork Wontons in Chili Oil (5/5) Flavorful, just wish they came with more! Save the sauce for the XLB Sweet and Sour Baby Pork Ribs (2/5) Not my favorite, the meat was very chewy would not order again. Green Beans w/ Minced Pork (5/5) Ugh still dreaming about these. Salted Egg Custard XLB (3/5) The first bite is great but the aftertaste hits you like a truck. Probably wouldn't order again, but if you're a big fan of egg you might like it. read more

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THE BEST. I LOVE IT HERE! So, my mouth is watering as I write this review because omg it's that GREAT. I now had the pleasure of trying this place twice, and AH. Here is my honest review! FOOD: 10/10 - Green beans - radish pastry thingys - pork riblets -pork noodles *Salted Egg Yolk Custard Xiao Long Bao * - regular long bao * THE CHILI* Everything here is just seriously delicious! Service: 11/10 SERVICE HERE IS TOP NOTCH! I swear this place needs a standing ovation ! If it's one thing this place knows how to do, it is give the most perfect service! I think it's what ultimately brought me back now twice. I spilled chili oil on my favorite Levi's and my waiter rushed over to help me with a Tide pen! HOW NICE RIGHT?! Love him. Haha But seriously, everyone here is so curious and smiley! Ambiance: 10/10 It's so clean! Like, sparkling! I love it. I even like the colors, lights, and darkness in the restroom! Haha. All around 20/10. I will keep coming here for their amazing workers, food, and you cannot beat that happy hour! Great job Paradise Dynasty! You have my business for life! read more

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I've known about Paradise Dynasty for years, but never took the opportunity to try until now. My friend and I ordered the following: Xiao Long Bao (XLB) & Cheese XLB: We originally wanted to try the Specialty Dynasty XLB 8pc set, but it was way too pricey, so we settled on just the Original and Cheese XLB. The original was very standard and the taste is what you would expect. It was a good XLB. Cheese XLB: Surprisingly good! The cheese was a nice gooey texture, but recommended to eat a few as it can get heavy the more you eat it. Chilled Tofu in Soy Sauce Vinaigrette with Crispy Onion: The day was very hot, so this was a very cold and refreshing. I did prefer the vinaigrette to be more acidic for balance, but nonetheless an overall solid dish. The crispy onions on top also gave a nice textural contrast to the super soft tofu. Noodles with Scallion Oil: Noodles were cooked perfectly and the fried green onions had a nice crips. For the sauce, I did find it to be too sweet. Fried Pork Chop on Fried Rice: Super simple fried rice, and the pork chop was juicy, but felt it could've had a thicker coating of the fried layer. It was super thin, so it didn't stay crispy for too long. My overall thoughts are that the dishes all tasted pretty decent, but nothing really stood out significantly for me. Still a good spot to try if you're in the area and craving a variety of Chinese food. read more

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You would think that my favorite thing from here would be a big menu item like their popular dumplings, which were flavorful and unique, but it was actually their radish pastry. It's a flaky pastry with the most refined radish filling! It surprised me so much. Amazing start of an appetizer to the rest of the meal. As often compared to Din Tai for their menu and funny enough, location, Paradise Dynasty just happened to take over this location after DTF vacated from it and moved over to the Galleria. We were told that their XLB (xiao long bao) soup dumplings are actually 30% bigger than DTF. Instead of just shrimp and pork, their most known or viral dish are the colorful XLB, which came in 8 unique flavors. The ones I remember are the cheddar, truffle, bbq pork, garlic, and foie gras. They were all special and stood out from the usual filling, but I think it's a try once and be satisfied thing. I also liked their black pepper angus beef dish. It was super tender and I kept bringing my chopsticks back for more. The flavoring was just right. A little umami, salted well, pepper-y sauce was coating the beef so nicely. Their panda buns are a MUST. They are chocolate filled baos with the cutest panda face stamped on top. The bao and chocolate combo was sooo satisfying. The last thing I loved was their pan fried pumpkin mochi cookies. They had the perfect chew and it was not too sweet. I loved these!! The drinks were good too, specifically the lychee martini. Overall, if you're in the area and want to try something similar, but different from DTF, I would definitely try Paradise Dynasty and also come back again. I really enjoyed the hospitality and the service. read more

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I think their XLB is better than DTF and if ya can read that sentence than it may be all that matters to ya. I do quite like the Sichuan and garlic XLB quite a bit. I find that some of the sides are lacking (cucumber salad, rice cakes) compared to DTF. It is a nice alternative with some higher higher and some lower lows. Your milage may very, but if you like the food you should give it a try for sure. read more

We tried Din Tai Fung for and early dinner at 5ish, hoping to beat the crowd. Uhh...nope. The wait was 2.5 hours on a Sunday. So we walked over to Paradise Dynasty at the Americana and were seated in under 5 minutes. We used it as a chance to compare it with our usual DTF order: cucumbers, string beans, xiao long bao and shrimp fried rice. We also added the steamed chicken since we were craving it. The xiao long bao were very solid. Delicate wrappers, equivalent flavor and actually a bit more soup than DTF, which I liked. The cucumbers looked similar but leaned heavily on garlic. It had no chili heat and could've used more salt. The shrimp fried rice was fluffy but bland AF. Needed seasoning and the shrimp were slightly smaller than DTF's. The string beans here come with minced pork. Not my favorite compared to DTF, but still tasty with good "wok hay" flavor. The surprise hit was the steamed chicken. It's prety much Hainan chicken with a great ginger scallion sauce. Simple and really well done. Shoutout to our server Sanderson! He was super personable and pointed us toward dishes like kung pao chicken and crispy sweet and sour cod for next time. Overall, Paradise Dynasty held its own. Maybe not as refined as Din Tai Fung, but the meal hit the spot, was a shorter wait and had a slightly friendlier price. We'd definitely give it another shot. read more

Paradise Dynasty - This version of hainan chicken with the ginger scallion oil was our fave! - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

First - This establishment is CASHLESS I first tried Paradise Dynasty at a Yelp Elite event, (which was amazing). I had been obsessing over a couple of items since then and was happy to come back with a friend for lunch. We had the traditional Signature Original Xiao Long Bao, Szechuan Xiao Long Bao and Chicken Wonton In Chili Oil. The stand out for me is the Szechuan Xiao Long Bao. It was a layer of savory flavors with an almost floral finish. The red color is very appealing too. The lunch crowd midweek is very light... probably because they have an awesome happy hour menu that starts at 2pm. The ambiance is very tasteful, sophisticated and casual so whatever the occasion the vibe feels right. Absolutely delicious! read more

Paradise Dynasty - A3. Szechuan Xiao Long Bao - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

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This place is great to catch up with friends and has bright light. But the food is definitely not up to standard for typical soup dumplings and Chinese dishes. This place is known for the colorful soup dumplings, and each of the different colors have different flavors. I tried it, and soup dumplings should stick to the typical flavors. There was also no soup, so pretty disappointing. Service was great! That was the plus of the experience. This place is also located in a nice spot of downtown Glendale. read more

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Let's get something straight. They don't call this restaurant Paradise for nothing. When I first came in I thought I was in a palace. The design and decor felt like I was stepping into royal hotel. The staff were extremely kind during the event as well. Only there to help with our experience. I'm not big on dumplings but they have most certainly gained my attention. I've never seen so much creativity that didn't compromise flavor. The food was not only fun to look at but it spoke to you to taste it. lol When I say I'm looking for a good time. This is the standard of what I mean. Thank you Paradise Dynasty for making me a believer. P.S. I don't know what was in that lychee cocktail but I was turned up after drinking it. More of this please read more

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Expensive in comparison to other places but it's worth it. Service is so-so, especially for the prices you're paying. The food preparation and execution is top notch. Ordered two of their monthly specials and WOW. It was $50 for 7 scallops but each one was cooked to perfection. Dumplings were a hit. I like that they have a variety steamer so you can try them all. The downside was my mother in law balking at the prices. I need a menu with prices removed please! read more

I was really excited to try this new dumpling spot, especially after the long delay in opening, but it ended up being a huge disappointment. The food was honestly not good. Across the board, the quality, flavor, and overall taste were lacking, and many dishes were noticeably under-seasoned. It wasn't enjoyable on its own, and definitely doesn't hold up when compared to Din Tai Fung. The only item that was even somewhat tolerable was the chicken dumplings. I'm genuinely surprised by the positive reviews because our experience was the complete opposite. We went on a Saturday night and the restaurant was only about a quarter full, which in hindsight should have been a sign. We had a reservation, but clearly didn't need one. Service was actually great, so no complaints there. But unfortunately, good service can't make up for bad food. Even the cocktails missed the mark. The dishes that are similar to Din Tai Fung were disappointing in every way, and the items that were new to me just felt like wasted calories. I wouldn't come back, even if it were free, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

Paradise Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

The food was good, but it wasn't amazing. It's another Din Tai Fung type restaurant. The restaurant is nice. The food could be better as in there are lots of other Chinese/taiwanese local restaurants that have the same foods or food that taste better for a more reasonable price. read more

Paradise Dynasty - Kurobuta Pork Wonton in Chili Oil - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, California

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On Friday, March 13th, I had lunch with my mom at Paradise Dynasty in Glendale. I wanted to try their 8 different flavors of Xiao Long Bao because I was curious about how each one tasted. Among them, I liked the original flavor the most, and the others were not really my favorites. The beef dish had a very unique aroma and flavor, which was not my taste. However, all of the staff members were very friendly, which was really good. cf) I didn't know that they offer a 50% off lunch special happy hour from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, so I ended up going much earlier than that time. read more

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Love that they opened a Paradise Dynasty closer to home and at the Glendale Galleria/Americana. Their Xiao Long Baos are among the best I've eaten - silky texture, kurobata pork, filled with soup and doesn't break apart easy when picking it up. Today we had their pork stir fried noodles, garlic french string beans, original pork dumpling, bbq pork dumpling, and their limited time special Birria dumpling. My least favorite was the BBQ pork dumpling because it did not taste like char siu bao bbq which was what I was anticipating. Tasted more like American BBQ. Birria was tender and served with a salsa dip with jalapeno slices. I like that the ginger is self serve because I like a lot of ginger with my XLB. Shoutout to our server, Minh, for being a great and attentive waitress! Employee of the month! read more

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Ya gotta love a place that dares to challenge the status quo of a heavy hitter like Din Tai Fun, and Paradise Dynasty knocks it out of the park. Apparently, they're a big deal in Asia, but have had a tough time getting into the American market because DTF got here first -- but in this case, DTF bugged out to the nearby mall, and Paradise Dynasty moved into their old spot, and I've got to say, this is the better place. Nicely decorated and comfortable, with a friendly staff and lively music playing in the air. It's a more welcoming restaurant. Paradise Dynasty also has a larger, much more eclectic menu, with a lot of very clever variations on dumplings and other Chinese dishes. They have quite a few flavors of their Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), so I ordered the 8-piece Special that includes one of each: Traditional, Kimchi, Szechuan, Garlic, Crab w/Roe, Cheese, BBQ Pulled Pork and Black Truffle. Everything other than the Crab dumpling had a pork-based filling, which had a light texture that melted quickly in the mouth; the wrappers were fragile and whimsical with their different colors. The Traditional dumpling had a deep, satisfying flavor, while the Kimchi had an enjoyably funky kick from the aged cabbage (as well as a good bit of heat). By contract, the Szechuan was much milder than I expected and the numbing quality of the peppercorns took about a minute to sneak up on me. The Garlic dumpling was very tasty, while the Crab was a bit too fishy for my taste; cheese was interesting and worked far better than the BBQ Pulled Pork, which had an excellent BBQ flavor that just felt way out of place with the rest of the food (especially the Asian dipping sauces). Black Truffle was the star, and I could easily eat an entire order, which might be exactly what I do next time. My other order today was the Pork & Shrimp Wontons in Chili Oil. The filling was exceptionally flavored, and the sauce very tasty, though, again, not particularly spicy; I added some chili paste to kick it up a bit, and that did the trick. All in all, this is a terrific addition to the dumpling scene, and they have so many interesting options on the menu (including full sized beef, chicken and seafood dishes, fried rices and noodles, soups, etc) that I'm sure I'll be back soon to start working my way through. Don't wait on this place -- show it some love ASAP. read more

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