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    Super Dumpling

    4.2 (232 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Pork xlb
    Kim V.

    Came here with a few friends on a Saturday morning. They were not too busy so we got a table immediately. After reviewing the menu, we ordered: - XLB (8pc) 13.95: The wrapping was a bit dry on a few of them but they were tasty on the whole - shrimp and pork wontons in chili oil (8pc) 14.95: These were my favorite. I liked the flavor of the chili oil and used it for the other dumplings as well. - Pan fried pork and chive dumpling (8pc) 13.95: The texture of these are really nice. - Steamed pork and chive dumpling (8pc) 12.95: I enjoyed these as well. Overall, this is a solid dumpling spot. They are in a lot that has a lot of parking, the tables are well spaced, and service is just fine. When in the mood for dumplings, I will definitely come back.

    Pork shrimp chive boiled dumplings
    David H.

    Good xlb soup dumplings and chive shrimp dumplings. Inside with quality ingredients, yes you can find shrimp in their dumplings, Authentic Chinese flavor profile. Shall return

    Stir fried beef udon noodles
    Raymond N.

    Came back to the restaurant as my friends mentioned that their other dishes were worth a try. Decided to give the restaurant another try to see if it was as good as they said it was. We ordered the beef stir fried udon, mapo tofu, eggplant dish, pan fried dumplings and cucumber dish. The food was as good or better than they said it was. The mapo tofu was the highlight of the dinner. The heat was good and the numbness from the pepper corns was apparent. It was a delicious dish to have. The pan fried dumplings were more juicy than the soup dumplings I had at my first visit and would definitely recommend that over the soup dumplings. The service was good as they would occasionally check up on us to make sure nothing else was needed. The relaxed atmosphere made it more welcoming. Overall it was a vastly different experience than the first time I was here.

    Xiaolong bao
    Jerry X.

    I'm always down for some soup dumplings and wanted to try this place out. It's got a big parking lot so makes it an easy trip. We ordered the string beans, stir fried eggplant with garlic sauce, pan fried dumplings, and an assortment of xiaolong baos. The non dumpling dishes were too salty in my opinion. The xiaolong baos were solid. I liked that the skin was thin and didn't break/leak. There could have been more soup but overall I'm satisfied. We got the assortment of colorful different kinds. Our favorite was the crab one.

    Ube xlb
    Janet L.

    Easy to find parking, the restaurant had plenty of tables without feeling too crowded. Service was fast when we ordered with staff. We ordered xlb, beef noodle soup, chive and pork pan fried dumplings and fried lotus slices. The food was pretty good. Xlb skin wasn't the thinnest but not super thick either. Beef noodle soup was decent- the noodles were thin (not the handpulled type) but springy. We ended up getting the ube dessert dumplings which were a bit disappointing. The filling tasted more like taro than ube, and the skin was quite thick and dry. I would come again but stick to only the savory menu.

    Pan fried gyoza
    Karen P.

    I'm looking for a DTF dooope and this place seemed to fit the bill! Was super hungry so ordered a good amount of food. Order came out pretty quick! 1. Popcorn chicken - 5/5 it's fried perfectly and most importantly it's also well seasoned! 2. Pan fried gyoza - 4/5. A lot of other places tasted just average. Probably something you can get at the frozen dumpling section, but nope here there's actually a difference! The filling you can tell it's made with fresh and good ingredients. Tasty and juicy! 3. Pork XLB - 3.5/5. Although the filling tasted good it was lacking the soup! That is the essence of XLB. Hence the low score. 4. Shanghai Stir Fried Rice Cakes. 4/5 the key part is the wok hay. It's definitely cooked with some fire! Not too salty and rice cakes had a good bounce.

    Signature XLB $19.95
    Faye L.

    We had a family lunch here some weeks ago. The location is well lit and has good air conditioning. Service was attentive (you can order from a QR code or have one of the staff take orders on their ipad). Ordering from staff was helpful as we could as for their suggestions and thoughts on certain dishes. Sis got there early as she just HAD to have the table with the electrical train-like lazy susan. Imagine the slowest kid-train at Disney slowly chugging along trying to catch up to the next slow train caboose in front. It actually drove all of us mad after awhile as the movement was SO SLOW that I jokingly asked one of the staff if they can speak it up (which they could with a remote control! - too cute). We tried: Cold cucumbers : - alot of vinegar dressing which made the veggie a bit soggy Seaweed salad: - tasted heavily of vinegar and sugar Garlic fried chicken wings ($12.95) - served piping hot and fresh. The batter was thicker but provided a nice crunch. Some pieces tasted overly fried. Expensive for six pieces. Signature XLB $19.95: - staff suggested this so we could sample 8 of their house made XLB. I thought it was expensive at $2.50/xlb . We all tried one but weren't blown away (and yes, we were comparing alot of the dishes to Din Tai Fung). The XLB was thicker and there wasn't much soup in the dumpling. Stir Fried mixed veggies: - I loved this dish. The lotus root and snow peas were delicious. There was a lot of white pepper which we really liked. Sauteed Green Beans : - you must have to love fermented black beans to order this dish. It was too much as you couldn't taste the green beans (if they were fresh or crisp, etc) Honey Walnut Shrimp : - 100% yummmm. This was my favorite dish ! The shrimp was so plump and amazing. The mayo glaze had a nice light sweetness to it. Would absolutely return for this dish alone. Dumplings : - I don't know which one we ordered and if it was steamed/boiled. Family seemed to enjoy Shrimp with Japanese Tofu $19.95 - the tofu was the best part as it was soft and silken. The shrimp wasn't good (especially compared to the Honey Walnut). Pork XLB $12.95: - eight pieces. Thicker dumpling skin and not much soup Eggplant w/ garlic sauce: - we appreciated how quickly they bring dishes to table as this one was blistering hot . Eggplant was nicely cooked Chocolate XLB $10.95: - this is their version of DTF's mochi chocolate XLB. Unfortunately, the chocolate tasted like Hershey's semi sweet. The skin was just too thick and gummy for us. Taro XLB : - two others at table said this was better then the chocolate Piggy Bun $10.95 - yes we shamefully ordered these because of the art work on buns. The four pieces were very cute. The 'creamy custard' wasn't creamy at all - maybe they steamed them too long? Overall, it was a nice family meal . The prices are high. It's hard not compare the dishes to Din Tai Fung so try to come with a different mind set so you won't be disappointed. I'd return to try more items on their menu.

    Bbq pork buns
    Michael B.

    I used to live in Carmel Creek and visited this shopping center all the time. So when I found out that there's a new dumpling restaurant here during my work trip in San Diego, I had to give it a try! Given that I was a party of 1, I had to go for the multi-color xiao long bao sampler. It was interesting to learn how they dyed all the colors of the dumpling skins. The light blue was particularly eye catching, and apparently that color was brought about using red cabbage? Anyway, all the XLB tasted good to me! My favorites were the orange crab & roe and the red spicy. My least favorite was probably the brown kbbq one. The flavors just didn't compliment well. I will say that the price for these 8 soup dumplings were quite hefty: $20. And that's not just because of the novelty. Even if you get 8 piece of a single flavor, most of them are in the $18+ range. I also got the BBQ pork buns which had a very appealing presentation. Luckily the taste matched the aesthetics! All in all, I was quite content with my meal. I recognize I only tried a couple of the items, so I'll have to try some other offerings next time I'm down in SD. Hopefully they can also work on more competitive pricing.

    Hot and Sour Soup
    Sue H.

    What a fun time we had with our local friends at Super Dumpling while visiting San Diego! A Sunday lunch, the restaurant was busy but not packed. This is a bright modern simple restaurant. Our server placed the order from her tablet instead of us using the QR code which likely saved us a lot of time. We all had water and intended to start with dumplings then progress through soup and entrees. But Asian kitchens are fast so it all came out in a jumbled order. The only way to avoid this would be to order only the course you want next. Although our table for four was overcrowded with all the dishes we ordered, it was a fantastic meal. First out were the the signature dumplings. Our friends ordered a sampler of multicolored soup dumplings, and my husband ordered the crab and shrimp dumplings. They raved about the gushy soup and the tasty centers. Each dumpling variety has a different color so you know which one without opening it. Being gluten and pork free I abstained. But it was a very short wait for entrees (and then soup after), and so I dug in. First was the beef chow fun. I believe this rich brown dish with firm long rice noodles was the best seasoned chow fun I have ever eaten. We devoured it, everyone sampling the tender beef and hearty dark sauce-coated noodles. While eating this, the sauteed string beans (add chicken $3) came out... and it too was one of the best seasoned orders of sauteed green beans that I have ever tasted. And the added chicken was a very generous portion for the up charge, bravo! The soup course made its way to the table, and we had chosen Hot and Sour. This soup was good, but felt lacking to me. I used the nice variety of condiments on the table to make it more hot and more sour (chili and rice vinegar). Then I loved it! Big chunks of tofu, some chicken, plenty of fungi and bamboo shoots. We would probably have had leftovers but the guys had another cup each. To avoid the separate charge for plain white steamed rice, we ordered the shrimp fried rice entree. It was probably the weakest dish on the table, a yellow rice with plentiful shrimp and a few veggies. The shrimp were plump but not cooked as firm as I would prefer. The flavor of this dish was completely absent. And why is it yellow? The servers checked on us periodically and took care of payment, but they are very busy and brief in conversation at the table. The food here speaks for itself! Anyway, I don't know the total bill because our generous friends picked up the whole tab. So we headed next door for some chocolate and I bought dessert, the least I could do.

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    Trinh T.

    Food: shrimp & pork wonton (7/10) - big, juicy, flavorful. not a lot of chili oil but i added more from the table walnut shrimp (10/10) - very creamy, big, love the caramelized walnuts, good portion custard bun (8/10) - fluffy bun, cute presentation, sweet custard filling but overall isn't too sweet which i love signature xiao long bao (7/10) - fun trying 8 different flavors and 8 different colors. they were all decent but i wish they were a bit more soupy. loved pairing the soup dumplings with chili oil or white vinegar beef chow fun (8/10) - loved the stir-fry charred taste on the wide rice noodles. the beef was a bit salty. really good portion for sharing. overall loved the flavorful dish black pepper beef udon (7.5/10) - very unique flavor that i personally couldn't love too much but my mom loved it! love the portion and i love udon noodles. it's very unique to me because of the flavor. it was made well. Service: Nothing too personal or conversational. Very straightforward! The ordering takes place on a QR at your table and you can also tap when you want to pay! Water is also placed at your table to refill so there isn't much needed interaction with staff. Ambiance: Love the environment and decorated with Chinese decor. It's very clean, bright, and spacious inside!

    Receipt with convenience charge
    Patricia C.

    The restaurant is located in what looks to be a pretty new shopping center. There was plenty of easy parking available which was very pleasant and an advantage over Convoy and Din Tai Fung at UTC. Arrived as a party of 2 on a Friday around 6:40pm. Signed into the Yelp waitlist in the restaurant. It predicted the wait would be 8 to 20 minutes. It ended up being 33 minutes but it was fine. While waiting, I used their clean women-designated single person bathroom, then hung out with my son outside. There was lots of seating outside, including by a beautiful fountain in the plaza. Once seated, we enjoyed having a large pitcher of water to self serve. We ordered quickly via a QR code provided at the table. I saw others order through a server, but I figured via QR code might be easier. The food arrived gradually. First the pan fried dumplings, then the steamed dumplings, then the vegetable chow mein, and then the XLB. I liked the staggered serving of the dishes we ordered. I also liked how the sauces were delivered in tiny dishes with the dumplings. At other places they give you ingredients to create your own but the issues with that are that I might do a terrible job creating my own concoction and I don't really want to touch sticky sauce containers others have used extensively. All the food was great. I might prefer the food at Din Tai Fung more but this was very good and I thought pricing was reasonable. Service at DTF is definitely better, but it was friendly enough here. It felt a bit impersonal given the QR code ordering. I did have to ask for a fork for my son which we got quickly. I didn't get a soup spoon for my XLB which I thought was weird but I didn't bother asking for one. I got 2 to-go boxes and I scraped the leftovers in myself and put them in the to-go plastic bag they gave me. I tried to pay via the QR code but that functionality wasn't built in, so I had to get a server to help me pay. One thing that was confusing that I didn't notice till I got home was the $1 convenience fee I was charged. Not sure what that was for. The QR code ordering, the to-go boxes and plastic bag...? If it was for the QR code ordering, I think that is weird because it's actually more convenient to the servers and restaurant operations. All in all, a strong experience and conveniently located right off of the 56. I would definitely go again and maybe get on the Yelp waitlist in advance next time.

    Vegetarian
    Javier B.

    Dumplings Chinese dim sum Hand made dumpling Vegetarian limited options Indoor out door seating Restrooms inside Amex accepted Parking available Various flavors North county Online deals Small plates Fast service

    Eggplant
    Gingerlily L.

    Cute little dumplings, lots of variety. They make them fresh here and they come out steaming hot. The dumplings average about $2 a piece--some a little more and some a little less. They are well made and each with their own distinct flavor. They also do other dishes here. I've tried the beef broccoli, lettuce wraps, and I have to say the eggplant is excellent. They also offer a 10% discount if you pay in cash.

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    Ask the Community - Super Dumpling

    Do they have any vegetarian dumplings?

    Yes, we have vegetable xiao long bao

    Do they serve beer and wine?

    We did not see an ABC license yet so currently no beer or wine is being served.

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    Shan Xi Magic Kitchen

    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    9.4 miKearny Mesa
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    Located in the same Convoy plaza as Yun Tea House, the parking here is absolutely horrible, and we…read morehad to wait about 10 minutes to be seated--but the food easily earns 5 stars! They have a super easy online ordering system right at the table which makes things convenient. We ordered the spicy lamb biang biang noodles and the non-spicy beef pulled noodles, and both had the perfect chew and incredible flavor. We also ordered the garlic green beans, but they came out so late that we were already completely full from the noodles, so we took them to go. Thank god we did, because they turned out to be pretty salty on their own and really needed to be paired with white rice at home. Overall, an amazing spot for authentic noodles! Absolutely love this place and will be back.

    An incredible gem or an absolute flop -- depends heavily on what you decide to order. Luckily, I…read morearrived with a group of 7 so we all had the opportunity to find out the easy way. Beef noodle soup - excellent flavor overall, including a strong broth and a nice, soft texture to the noodles. Out of the countless Chinese restaurants I've visited for beef noodle soup, this makes its way into the top three. 5/5 Lamb skewers - wayyyyy too dry. This is certainly not their specialty, and asking for extra cumin to sprinkle on the lamb did not redeem the firmness. I struggled to slide the meat off the skewer and ended up just eating it while still on the stick. 1.5/5 Fish fillet - so good. Easy to eat texture-wise. Caution -- a bit saltier than it looks. The bell peppers in particular were seasoned spectacularly. 4.5/5 Dry fried green beans - a delicious option for vegetables to add to the table. Most people will enjoy this one in my opinion. A bit more crunch than I expected, which is not a bad thing. 4/5 Double cooked pork - I've never seen it cooked this way, and am not a fan. I'm used to a more oily version of this dish. It contained a bunch of dried and crunchy... yams? Potatoes? Overall, the dish was mainly crunch with no flavor, and contained a relatively small amount of pork. 1/5

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    Fortunate Son

    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    13.5 miUniversity Heights, North Park
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    I had my doubts. CH is known for being all vibes, no taste, but Fortunate Son may actually be one…read moreof their restaurants that is getting it right! The food here is really good! My husband and I couldn't narrow down our favorites so we ordered more than we needed! We got the crab rangoons, fried rice, orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp and green beans. Everything was delicious! You can never go wrong starting with crab rangoons. The fried rice was really tasty and well seasoned. The orange chicken had that real orange glaze (not overly sweet). Our stand outs were the honey walnut shrimp and the green beans. Both were crisp and cooked so fresh! We had plenty to go after because they did provide some nice sized portions! The restaurant itself is very vibey and over the top, as to be expected, but way smaller than I expected. Definitely make a reservation. They have a limited drink menu with a few non alcoholic options and 3 beers. Glad I finally got to try this place and that I was so pleasantly surprised by the food!

    I have heard mixed reviews about this place, so I finally got to experience it myself. The place…read morewas quite small, but the overall aesthetic of the place was clean and stellar. We had a reservation as well and were seated right away. I am someone who looks at menus before I go places and I had my eye on something that was not on the menu anymore. I forgot to take a picture of the updated menu, however the beef dish I got was one of the newer items. The food was family style so great to share. Both dishes I felt were really yummy, not too salty, and good portions. If anything, I wish there would have been a little more ribeye because it was tasty. Another random side note, I wish there was more than one bathroom!

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    Fortunate Son - General Tso Cauliflower! Crispy, mildly spicy zing, tender but with some crunch - well sauced and prepared! Definitely a nice option!

    General Tso Cauliflower! Crispy, mildly spicy zing, tender but with some crunch - well sauced and prepared! Definitely a nice option!

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    Minh Ky Restaurant

    Minh Ky Restaurant

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    14.9 miCity Heights
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    Locally known as 明记面家, it's a Vietnamese-Chinese fusion noodle shop. It's located further south, so…read morelunchtime is recommended--traffic is always heavy here in the evening. Hidden in the Little Saigon area of City Heights, this humble eatery has stood the test of time thanks to loyal regulars, consistent great taste, and solid value for money. They specialize in Cantonese and Vietnamese-style noodles: classic wonton noodles, Vietnamese beef noodle soup, and Southeast Asian stir-fried noodles. Broths are slow-simmered with pork bones and dried flounder, paired with house-made thin egg noodles that have a nice springy texture and wheat aroma. Highly recommend the Sate Beef Rice Noodle, Sate Beef Tripe with Turnip Dry Noodles, and roast duck. Portions are generous, affordable, and the restaurant is clean and tidy. A top pick for noodle lovers!

    Minh Ky was a place we stumbled upon, and I am so glad we did as it was highly nostalgic for me…read more Walking in I immediately noticed a woman in the back folding wontons. Ok.. that's always a promising sign. Then I noticed the pleathora of sauces and seasonings at each table: soy sauce, chili oil, red vinegar, white pepper, pickled peppers, Sriracha, oyster sauce. Ok.. even more promising. Then I saw the menu with seemingly endless options. Yep, this place is legit. And reminds me of a place I grew up at in the Bay Area. Except here they play Drake. The food was delicious. The duck egg noodle came with a generous portion of duck. I appreciated that the wonton wrapper and rice noodles actually had a distinct texture. I may have added too much spice to mine, but I have no regrets. The cashew pork was a nice surprise to my bowl. While you may have to get lucky with parking (we parked on the curb and was just fine), and get through the slight language barrier, it is a wonderful experience and is worth a try.

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    Duck noodle soup, specify wide rice noodle for the win! Amazing food.

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    Wei Wei Asian Express - San Diego - Mongolian Beef, Fried Rice, 12 Salt and Pepper Wings, Cream Cheese Wonton

    Wei Wei Asian Express - San Diego

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    16.3 miRolando
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    TL;DR It's really good. Go here…read more -------------- I came here after a friend recommended it when I told them I was coming down to San Diego for a day trip during my spring break from school in Orange County. I was born and raised in LA, so I've had a lot of Chinese food growing up, and I wasn't expecting to be this surprised--but I really was. I ordered the black bean eggplant and the salt and pepper chicken wings. The wings are what they're known for, but I have to start with the eggplant because it completely caught me off guard. It wasn't mushy at all--crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked on the inside, and coated in sauce without losing its texture. Every bite had depth and balance, not just saltiness. I actually meant to start with the wings, but the eggplant was so good I ended up eating half of it before even getting to them. By that point I was already getting full, but I still made sure to finish the wings--and I'm honestly excited to take the rest of the eggplant home as leftovers. By the time I got to the wings, I understood why they're popular--crispy, flavorful, and super satisfying--but what stood out to me was how both dishes complemented each other. One rich and layered, the other crisp and bright. I never got tired of eating, which honestly says a lot. I even told the staff how much I enjoyed the food and they thought I was joking, but I meant every word in saying I thought it was comparable, if not better then the food I've had in Chinatown in LA. Really glad I came here and the next time I have a chance to come back down to SD I definitely will come back here and that's not negotiable for me

    Stay away from this place, seriously do NOT believe the positive reviews. We ordered on a…read morerecommendation from other people and some goofball online. Well, let me tell you. This place is NOT worth the high rating it has. We ordered the Fried Green Beans, they were cooked in oil that was obviously not to temperature. Too greasy for consumption. To make it worse? They were drowned in salt! The Crispy Beef was nothing but thick dough with no beef inside. To add insult to injury it was BURNED so badly that all you could smell was burnt dough and taste burned dough. Hardly any sauce on it as well. The Shrimp Fried Rice should have just been plain white rice for how bland it was. The Vegetable Chow Mein literally was just a container of salt. Slim noodles and salt, disgusting! We spent so much money and all of this is going right into the garbage. Stay away from this hole! It should be shut down for trying to poison people. Feels like I am going to go blind from the amount of salt I ingested from only a few bites. Gross!!

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    Taste of Hong Kong

    3.8(379 reviews)
    9.3 miKearny Mesa
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    for only $19.99 AYCE, they have sooo many hong kong style dishes to choose from -- dim sum,…read morenoodles, roasted meats, seafood, desserts, and more everything came out hot, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family & friends definitely one of the best budget eats in convoy if you're craving authentic cantonese comfort food!!

    The $19.99 AYCE on social media is deceiving…read more I took my mom here so we could try this new AYCE option this place was offering based on social media influencers. It was empty coming in around 5:30pm on a Friday, but it soon filled to capacity in the next hour. So coming into it, we thought we would choose between Menu A and Menu B. Afterwards, we thought it was AYCE on the menu of your choice + the side buffet where there are limited selections of sides and refrigerated drinks. We ordered orange chicken, Chinese style fish and something else. Again, this was on the thought that we could order more than one item on our selected menu. So imagine our surprise when the bill was nearly $100 for two people? It was a misunderstanding. However, the initial staff gentlemen was completely rude about it and ignored us as we sought to understand. Finally, a second female server came and heard our concerns regarding the false advertisement and unclear messaging. She was able to provide us the price we thought this was for based on Menu selection. All in all - I don't recommend the AYCE option. I think it would be important to make a distinction that AYCE clearly on the menu and at the front - AYCE means each individual selects ONE entree (which is a one small portion) and the AYCE component of the deal is ONLY for the side buffet.

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    Meet Dumpling - Wonton Soup

    Meet Dumpling

    4.7(304 reviews)
    15.0 miPoint Loma, Fleetridge
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    Yes, there's a wait just like at any spot that's actually worth it. The place is small, so come…read morewith a little patience or just order to go if you're in a rush. We tried a few dishes. The green onion pancake was crispy and golden on the outside with flaky, layered bites.The sweet corn with chili dumplings had that perfect balance- slightly sweet, a little heat, and super juicy filling. The green pepper with corn dumplings had a light crunch and savory flavor. The standout for me was the Beijing zhajiang noodles. That was probably my favorite. Noodles were perfection. The owner was kind. You can tell it's a family-run spot, especially with the sweetest little girl helping out, which made the whole experience feel even more genuine and homey. We were seated in about 20 minutes, which honestly isn't bad at all. Free parking lot. Will be back soon.

    I kinda had a biased opinion coming into this place. Pt Loma hasn't been a hot spot for good…read morechinese food, but I'm glad this place proved me wrong. They offered all the usual chinese food dish you would typically find in a dumpling shop. Dumplings, noodles, appetizers. We got some scallions pancakes, thinly sliced beef and an assortment of dumplings. I even picked up a dan dan noodle on my second go around here, yes, my second time! Honestly, the dumplings were ok. Hit or miss depending on what you got. I would probably avoid the beef with carrots, along with the chive with shrimp. I know chive is a classic, but something about their ratio with shrimp was way off. All the other dumplings were spot on! The other dishes earned high marks with me. Authentic taste and just very filling. Some quick tips. Parking is a pain because of how small the lot is. The shop is also kinda tiny, so get cozy. Enjoy!

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