This was our first visit to Pan Fried Dumpling. Upon walking in it felt very bright and welcoming. The ambiance was very colorful. The food we ordered was delicious. The list is in my photos. Each table has its own Designated QR code. You scan it and order from there. The dishes arrive fast but one at a time. Ideal for individually tasting each item. This place is good, We'll definitely be back! read more

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Ordered: Chicken Soup Dumplings, Pork Buns, Dumplings in Chili Oil, Scallion Pancakes, Fried Dumplings, Pork XLB Loved the food! Went and there weren't many people so service was good and food came fast. I wasn't a fan of the buns or the chicken soup dumplings, but that's personal preference. When I'm in town will definitely be back. A huge dumpling fan and love it authentic and real read more

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Dim sum and noodles! I'm a fan. All that we ordered was yummy but something was missing to make this a five star review. I'm not sure what, but it was all just A-ok. The dim sum was fresh. You can see them making the dumplings in the kitchen! Service was fast and easy. You order with a QR-code on your phone. It's a small restaurant but they do have larger tables in the back. I wish they sat our party of 7 back there. The round tables with the lazy Susan is so nice for family style eating. It's funny we thought it was a new restaurant because of the huge Grand Opening sign outside. But apparently they have been there for 2 years and just changed the name. I'd come back. There were other dishes we didn't get to try. read more

Came here a couple days ago because I was craving soup dumplings. Here's the verdict. We got sat immediately and service was quick. the snowflake dumplings had a cornstarch slurry sort or crust and it had meaty filled dumplings. I likes the crispiness. Soup dumplings were juicy and meaty. There was a lot of broth and I really enjoyed this one. The pan fried dumplings were meaty and flavorful but the skin was way too thick. It tastes more like a pan fried bao bun then a dumpling. The crispy fried pork was my favorite thing. This restaurant does it best. It's so crispy and flakey with a bit of sweetness and tang. read more

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The noodles here are delicious, especially the mutton noodles are my favorite flavor. Spicy hot beef noodles are also amazing. I'm already a loyal fan here read more

The good - cute interior decor, nice clean space and lots of seating. The soup dumplings were really good. The bad - non existent customer service- they have the QR code ordering feature but cannot hunt anyone down for questions on the order. The spicy chicken buns were a 2star- the flavoring was like the spicy sauce they usually leave out on the table - only red chili. The green pancakes were very oily and tasted bland the soy sauce on the table was super salty and the other option was bottled vinegar. The chili chicken and mushroom dumpling tasted ok nothing to rave about. The Micho dessert steamed bun was so bland and did not come with any dipping sauce that it desperately needed - also tasted nothing like a Mochi. I would only go here for the soup dumplings and call it a day. read more

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I've been back to Pan Fried Dumplings on a few more occasions. We try new items here and there but there's always one item we do order always and that's the spicy red oil wonton. I think in the end, the dishes are definitely good to look at with a premium price on it though everything in terms of flavor and satisfaction is just okay. We're not going to go here all the time. It's going to be a once in a while red oil wonton trip plus trying other things on the menu and hoping it'll change my mind about this place. So far....nothing has won me over to get over the 3-star hump. So until then....here's what we got on a recent trip. ~ Sweet and Sour Pork - $20.99 ~ Thin sliced pork, a bit dry, but the sauce made up for the dryness. Crispy and chewy which was nice, but I really wished the pork was thicker. ~ Chow Fun - Combo (Beef, Chicken, and Shrimp) - $16.99 ~ Three pieces of shrimp, a few small slices of beef, primarily chicken. The chow fun were more like long thick noodles, that were layered, then sliced up so it's like eating layers of thick noodles. I wish they were just long noodles and not chunked up layered noodles like traditional chow fun is. It was a little hard to distinguish from sight which was noodle versus chicken. A little light on the noodles and protein. I just wish there was more of everything considering the price and the combo being an extra $3 was a little disappointing. ~ Spicy Red Oil Wonton - $12.99 ~ I keep forgetting there's a buttload of fried garlic on this and I really should ask for none as it really upsets my stomach. So next time, I need to ask for none. Now you garlic lovers out there, go at it. I do love garlic, my stomach does not. This is always good. Hits the spot. A little numbing, a little spicy, tangy and I still do wish there was a bit of peanuty-ness in it. I ordered over the phone though I thought I accidentally didn't call the right place since calling the number that's on the Google result led to (510) 890-3244 and then another time (510) 279-8064 versus what's written on their website: (510) 894-1243. So that was REALLY confusing. What could've remedied the confusion would be the person on the other end saying "Hello this is Pan Fried Dumplings in Newark, may I help you?" Nope I just got a "Hello?" So some kind of greeting when picking up the phone would be really helpful. But if you want a little fusion, great to look at food to impress and not minding the price, then this is your place. read more

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I've had a few take-outs from this restaurant, and my experience has been "hit-and-miss." The restaurant really hits its stride with the simple noodle dishes. We've had tomato egg over noodles, and sweet garlic pork over noodles. Both of them taste great. However, for the more sophisticated Chinese dishes we ordered, the execution was a letdown. Despite their appealing descriptions on the menu, those dishes did not taste good. It was either the flavor was seasoned wrongly or some of the meat was not fresh. The Sliced Beef Shank had enough foul smell that we ended up not taking our chances and threw it away. For the clams we ordered, they were not fully washed clean and had sand in them. The service was decent, and the staff was generally attentive. Their take-out bag is one of the best I've seen. I wish the food was as good. read more

Special Noodle - Clam, Sliced Beef Shank - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

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This place was my favorite but now it has new ownership. I hate writing this because its Lunar NY. The menu is smaller, and the dishes they show on the monitors were not on the menu! Quality of the food is lacking and by the decline in number of customers in there, it shows. The dishes took a lot longer to get to us and there were only 3 tables. read more

Nice Chinese food option in Newark. I loved the beautiful place settings. Super cute dumpling mascot! Order from QR code on the table - efficient, well organized website, food arrived quickly. Reasonably priced, good portions. We ordered a lot of items for our large table of 10. Everyone enjoyed the dishes; the table was pleasantly surprised by the shrimp soup dumpling and named it their favorite item - give that a try next time you visit. Overall the soup dumplings are very generously sized and perfect for folks who like it thick and juicy. Note you have to ask them for ginger but they do have it to pair with the dumplings. I personally liked the tomato soup noodles the most myself. Service was efficient and friendly. Tons of parking in the strip mall lot. The restaurant is a bit recessed along the back, follow the dumping sign! read more

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Some of the best pork XLB and pan fried soup buns I've had by far! Highly recommend! My group ordered: (1) Pan fried soup buns ($12.50) - 6 pieces per order. It was made to order! Came out piping hot and crispy on the bottom. To my surprise, there was a lot of soup in each of the buns! Very tasty! Highly recommend adding vinegar and chili oil! (2) XLB pork ($10.99) - 6 pieces per order as well! We ordered 2 and did not regret! It was so good! These dumplings are larger than other dumplings I've had! I was also surprised how much soup was in each dumpling! Super satisfying! Highly recommend ordering this! (1) Dan Dan pork noodles ($14.99) - we ordered the thick noodles and it reminded me of udon noodles! Make sure you mix well because the seasonings are dry and salty. It has a nice spicy numbing sensation yet not too spicy. Not bad! (1) sweet garlic pork noodles ($14.99) - also got them in thick noodles. This one was not one of my favorites as the flavor was on the blander side... maybe it was the noodle I ordered. It didn't soak in the flavor so I added vinegar and chili oil. Maybe try the regular noodles with this dish. (1) sweet mochi osmanthus cake ($9.99) - came with three large pieces! Also came out hot so it was made to order as well! I love the subtle sweetness and the texture of this cake. It is chewy and also kinda doughy. It is a cross between the white sugar sling cake and a mantou (Chinese steamed bun). Highly recommend trying this! Parking: large shared lot in this plaza. No issues with finding parking! Overall: highly recommend this restaurant! Quality and fresh food! Very flavorful and unique items! Give it a try! :) read more

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每次出来不知道吃什么的时候就会来这家Newark的四姐 special noodle, 性价比很高 味道也好 辣的不辣的 炒菜米饭面米线应有尽有 非常符合我的口味 也符合家人的口味 read more

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My husband and I discovered this gem last year, and have been regulars since. Family and friends that we bring here agree that the food is DELICIOUS. My husband's go to is the spicy beef noodle soup. He has had it with all the different noodles. Other go tos are the stir fry green beans, chicken chow mein (has an amazing Smokey flavor), general tso chicken, mixed chili beef, and the pan fried soup dumplings (make sure to make a little hole to air out and put the vinegar, soy sauce, and chili sauce - honestly the only way to eat it. We haven't had any other dishes so can't speak on those ... but you won't go wrong with our go-tos. The restaurant is super clean and customer service is great. The kitchen is quick with cooking up your orders. Best way to eat is in the restaurant. I've ordered pick up as well and it just as tasty but anything fried will get soggy (obviously) but the flavor profile is still there. Enjoy! read more

I've posted Pan Fried Dumplings before but this time with some different items on the menu. This place is a go to place for me when I crave sheng jian bao (Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns). TIP: Be careful when eating the XLB and pan fried pork buns because they're super hot and can easily choke on. - Snow Flake Pan Fried Dumplings // The presentation of this dish is really nice. I thought it could be a little bit more crispier though. - Pork XLB // It has lots of soup and the soup is really flavorful! - Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns // This also has so much soup and the crispiness is perfect with it. - Spicy Red Oil Wontons // The filling and flavor of the wontons were delicious but I thought the wonton wrapper could've been better. Overall, I always highly recommend this place! The soup pan fried pork buns are always a must get here! read more

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We came here for lunch after a morning visit to Ardenwood Farm. Many dumpling places advertise their XLB (steamed pork dumplings with hot soup inside) or boiled dumplings. I think pan-fried dumplings are especially good since you get that amazing crispy crunchy texture plus the usual soft juiciness of dumplings. Definitely a win win. The restaurant is order by QR code for the online menu. You can add food anytime during your meal. We ordered several dishes: Excellent dishes * Spicy Red Oil Wontons - 5 stars! Spicy for sure with the Szechuan Peppercorns numbing your mouth. * Snowflake Pan Fried Dumpling - 5 stars! Now we're talking. A thin, crispy crunchy layer on top of a really juicy pan-fried pork dumpling. It resembles traditional Japanese Gyoza with a single crispy crust fusing all the dumplings together, only more artistic. Good Dishes * XLB - Only 6 per order but they're pretty good sized and have good ratio of meat, soup, and dumpling wrap. *Tomato Beef Noodle Soup - Comfort dish, with smooth and soft round noodles. Beef brisket was tender and juicy. Average Dishes * Steamed Egg Custard - similar to Japanese Chawanmushi but here the addition of ground pork really upped the saltiness of the dish. Meh Dishes * Red Bean Buns - Yikes what did they do to that filling? It seems really watered down and had a funky texture. I expected seriously smooth, intense and dark red bean paste. Overall 4 stars. The Pan-Fried Dumplings and Spicy Red Oil Wontons really shined here. This place can give Bing's Dumpling some serious competition. read more

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Every single bite was fantastic - this is one of my TOP DUMPLING SPOTS! The food was brought out so quickly and freshly hot. There is plenty of seating, booths and pull out chairs, plus a QR code menu for fast ordering to add to your meal! read more

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Group of 9 people and ordered just about half the menu lol. Most of the dishes were comforting with some being better than others. Pretty typical oily stir-fried Chinese dishes but still really good. The XLBs (lol) were tasty but nothing too special. Enough flavor to enjoy but not enough to come back just for dumplings. Overall, a solid place to satisfy your cravings. Food: 6/10 Service: 7/10 Vibes: 5/10 Value: 6/10 read more

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I stopped by for lunch on a Sunday around noon and the restaurant was very busy. There isn't a waitlist when you show up at the door, so remember your position in line amongst the other parties. Try not to get seated near the door because there's a massive gust of wind every time the door is opened. When we got finally got seated, we noticed our table didn't get a water carafe nor a spoon with our dining set. It was impossible to flag down a staff member down given how busy the place was so we just sucked it up. My wife and I got three dishes: the beef roll pancake, ginger chicken with a side of rice, and an order of pan fried dumplings. If you're in a rush, you probably should not dine here. The baos took around 45 minutes to show up. It looks like the restaurant waits till there's a critical mass of orders before they start on cooking the baos; not exactly the best dining experience. However, the baos themselves are delicious - some of the best I've ever had: super crispy bottoms, full of flavorful broth, and well-seasoned meat. The chicken dish was awful! Each bite is a minefield of bone shards. The chicken skin is also dirty looking so I didn't consume any of it. Not a dish to order if you're dining with kids. I ordered this thinking it would be closer to Hainan chicken and deeply regretted my decision. The last dish we ordered, the beef roll dish - was actually pretty good. No complaints at all. Very tasty, tightly rolled and generous amount of beef inside. When you're ready for the check, you'll have to be aggressive waving somebody over. Our meal came out to about $50. Lowest tip box on the receipt is 18% but the service definitely doesn't warrant it. Prices here are not exactly the cheapest either. Not a place I'm dying to stop by again for. read more

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Food is good and decent price. The steamed dumpling and pan fried potstickers are the best.

-snowflake pan fried dumplings (8) $14.99 -soup pan fried pork buns (6) &13.99 -XLB pork (6) $12.99 -beef wrap $13.99 -spicy red oil wonton $13.99 Tax plus 18% tip was $92!!! I feel like a lunch meal for two is expensive. We really enjoyed the snowflake pan fried dumplings but the rest were just okay nothing amazing. Plenty of parking since it shared with other businesses within a large plaza. I remember this place being called something else but not sure if it's same or new owners. QR code for menu. They have the sauces out (chili, soy sauce and vinegar) Plenty of seats however lunch does get packed. Service is quick. Staff is nice. Food comes out quick and hot. I would come back to try other items on the menu but I'll pass on the XLB pork next time. read more

Ate Dinner here for the first time, everyone that works there do not change gloves . They use the gloves to protect their hands and use the same gloves to serve food, take money and bus tables. Totally unsanitary! Need to take food handling certification again! I asked how often they change gloves , she had no answer but was apologetic?.. eww yuck! Never again will I eat there. What a shame! read more

Great ambiance and family friendly. Great food. service is friendly and easily available.

Loved all of it! Seated promptly for lunch on a weekday. Service is fairly attentive & friendly. Pretty spacious inside with table & booth seating. Careful with sitting near the entrance. Cold & windy chill, you're welcome. My favorite was the beef wrap! Savory, flavorful, with a touch of hoisin sauce I think. Must get. The XLBs are JUUUUICY! The dumpling skin was perfect. The xlbs were almost too big, I kept losing my soup every time I took a bite. Even the potstickers were juicy. The filling was delicious. Scallion pancakes were pretty good too. Spicy wontons I would get again, not the best I ever had, but I left happy! read more

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The pan fried soup dumplings were fantastic. Snowflake potstickers are also a must-try! Highly recommend if you are in the area.

What a way to start off the new year! Came on a rainy day and was instantly greeted by the friendly staff. There's a QR to order your meal. Lots of choices from dim sum to family style entrees. We came hungry and ordered with our eyes. Once placing our order, every time the server would bring out our dish, they would explain what each item is. One server even went above and beyond to explain the origin of the pan fried steamed dumpling! We appreciated the gesture a lot! The food was delicious and you can really taste the quality of the food. It was an overall great experience and can't wait to return! read more

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I came here for lunch and they were pretty busy. The service was quick and efficient. Because they were busy and hustling, you really have to be more direct to get their attention. 3/5 Cucumber Salad: I would skip out on this one. It tasted like cucumbers drenched in oil. It could have used more pickling, and it would have been better if it was chilled. 4/5 Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns: I only ordered this because it was listed as a popular dish. I thought it was a bit overrated. The soup was good and the crispy exterior was unique. The concept was cool and still tasted good! I just prefer the traditional XLB. 5/5 Pork Xiao Long Bao: It was hot, fresh, and delicious. The soup was flavorful and the skin was intact and didn't fall apart easily. I recommend asking for a side of ginger. 4/5 Beef Wrap: Delicious! It was a good contrast to all the soup dumplings we had. read more

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Oh my goodness this place is absolutely delicious. The portions are a great size and the flavors are 10/10. I highly recommend the spicy red oil wontons and the braised pork belly which is the most tender pork belly ever. Also, their chili oil is the best i've ever had too. The service here is amazing as well. Everyone is very nice and welcoming. 10/10 you all need to come try this place out. read more

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I've visited this restaurant many times for lunch and the food have always been good. This is a great spot for Chinese food and it seems like a lot people visit from nearby offices. When you get seated, you can order by scanning the QR code on the table. The menu has pictures so you know what you're ordering. This time I wanted to try their beef stone pot noodle soup in Sichuan Numbing Pepper flavor and let me tell you, it was so delicious. This soup base is different than many of the other noodle dishes I have tried. Plus, the portion is huge. I love that they're fairly generously with the veggies. Their pork XLB is also very yummy and filled with soup. I was actually really surprised by the Marinated Pork Bone And Marrow because they're huge! Overall, I had a great experience eating here. For my noodle soup, I was worried that it might be too spicy but the server was extremely accommodating and said she will adjust the spiciness for me. When my group wanted to split the bill, the server was also very nice and helped us with that. I think this is a really great spot for lunch, as the service is quick and the menu is extensive! read more

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I think one of the most unique features about this restaurant is the ordering of food. Their menu is completely electronic...next to a beautiful picture is a descriptions and the price, chose how many of the item you want...and like magic appears at your table! All the food looks amazing and is probably the reason my friend and I over indulged a little. We order 7 items between us, crazy. We ordered: Snow flake pan fried dumpling: beautiful looking dish, snow flake part not as flaky as I expected. Soup pan friend pork buns: gotta to patient cause they are hot! Good flavor XLB Pork: good but not remarkable Leek and egg empanada: my least favorite, the outer shell was not flaky-like any empanada I've ever had, which is what I was expecting...if you never had a good empanada, this will be ok. Spicy beef noodle soup: awesome noodles and flavorful soup Chow fun: love Chow fun and these guys do it well! Cucumber salad: refreshing ! Very good! Couldn't be more satisfied with our meal, so good! I'd recommend this restaurant to dine in or to go! read more

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WOW can't believe it took me this long to go here!!!! Located in a huge plaza so no trouble parking. Went on a Saturday night and the restaurant was pretty full but got seated quickly. Very spacious interior! Soup pan fried Pork Buns- of course a must get!! SOSO GOOD. Not skimpy on the soup and so flavorful. Sometimes the soup can be too salty but this one was light and had a balanced sweetness. The outside was so crispy and paired so well with the tender meat/soup filling. I am coming back just to order this!! Snowflake Pan Fried dumplings- not a stand out in my opinion. The bottom was super crispy but I didn't like that the dumplings were not fried all the way around. Basically steamed with a crispy bottom. Chili Wontons- Pretty standard, still trying to find one that compares to the ones from din tai fung but these were did not. Sauce was just a basic chili oil crisp! Would definitely come back for the soup pan fried pork buns and maybe try some other items on the menu!!!! read more

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Like the fish rice noodle the most. Really delicious and fresh. Great food quality and great service! Good food diversity. read more

Special Noodle - Hot stone fish rice noodle - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

I was happy to stop by and try special noodle. The staff was very friendly, ordering was easy through the QR code. The stone pot noodle soup was great, the servings were generous and delicious. The server was also kind enough to box our leftovers for us. The food was very fresh and authentic, give it a try!! read more

Wow this place was really good. It was the perfect amount for 4 people. My top recommendation will be the pan fried, pig ear, noodles, and beef wrap. Everything was overall yummy, but I just loved the flavors and concept of the ones mentioned. We ordered pick up through phone and picked up on time. There's lots of choices, so definitely will come back. read more

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Good taste. The cranfish noodle is pretty good and steam dumpling is juicy. Well coming atmosphere. Clean place. Very nice experience to have lunch here. read more

Special Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area! They have quality customer service and all of their food taste amazing! I've been here a few times so I did get to try at least some of the popular options on their menu: - Snow Flake Pan Fried Dumplings: They are called pan-fried dumplings for a reason! This is one of their staple dishes that is an absolute must-try! - Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns: There is so much soup inside these buns - another must-try! - XLB (Pork): This is very delicious, but quite pricey compared to the other two. Again, there is a lot of soup in it, which I love so much. - Beef Wrap: This is very filling, so it's always the dish that we end up taking home. Even if it's food for the next meal, the beef wrap is still as good as fresh. - Onion Pancakes: These are very addicting! These pancakes are the same ones used to wrap the beef wrap. - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup: This was very comforting - perfect for the cold weather! The beef was very tender. Whenever a friend asks for recommendations around the area, this is always one of the first restaurants that come to mind! read more

Special Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Tried a couple special noodle locations and this is the best in terms of taste and service!:) would def come back! read more

Special Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Shengjianbao is good. Beef fried rice noodle is good.The size is reasonable. The service is good. read more

Special Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

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Best dumplings ever! I have heard the hype around this place and seen it compared to Din Tai Fung, so I finally decided to check it out with my partner. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon, and it was packed, but we were seated pretty quickly. There is a QR code at the table for you to scan and order online, making the process really seamless. Here is what we ordered and our thoughts: - Pan fried dumplings: I didn't really enjoy this because I thought there was too much dough, but my partner loved this. - Steamed egg with pork: Typical egg and pork, nothing really special - Spicy red oil wonton: This was delicious. There was an adequate amount of filling, and the portion size was huge. - Pork XLB: These were just wow. Best XLB I ever had, they are far better than Din Tai Fung. The dumpling was also huge. - Spicy beef noodle soup: Pretty good, the broth was flavorful. However, the beef was a bit tough, and the portion size of the beef was small. Overall, I would come back again for their dumplings, esp the XLB. We ordered a good amount of food, and the total was less than $100. Super affordable and delicious! read more

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Got here a bit after 11:30am with another family. 4 adults and 2 toddlers. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Offered a table right away and given two high chairs. Also toddlers plates, plastic fork/spoon and two small plastic cups for water. XLB, Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns, Clear Beef Noodle Soup, Chinese Celery w. Dried Beancurd Sticks, Salt & Pepper Chicken, Gan Ban Green Beans, Chicken Chow Fun and Sweet Sesame Balls Highlights were the XLB, green beans, and the beancurd. My daughter liked chow fun and also the salt & pepper chicken, and also the sesame balls. The place is very big with a lot of tables. Two unisex bathrooms. No changing table in the restrooms. Modern decor. read more

Visiting for the first time after hiking at Coyote Hills and was amazed with the selections on the menu! It was convenient to place the order through scanning the QR code, and the QR code was linked to our table number, so they know which table placed what order. The customer service was great too! Everything we ordered was delicious! The Hunan lamb dry noodles was slightly spicy (after we requested them to make it mild). Lamb meat was easy to chew, and the combination was great! Adding some vinegar made it even tastier. The beef pancake used marinated beef (almost like beef jerky but with a much softer texture), and it was so tasty and easy to chew! I enjoyed the osmanthus rice cake a lot, which had great chewy texture, mildly sweet, and it was freshly steamed! The texture was even better after it cooled down a bit more. The classic pan fried soup buns were well made! Soft on the top and crispy on the bottom. Everyone in my party (total 4 people) enjoyed the meal. Would definitely come back and try out some other dishes! read more