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    Uncle Dumpling

    4.3 (629 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Dim Sum
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Valerie K.

    We got there as soon as they opened, no wait and the food was served very quickly. XLB lots of soup and very meaty 5/5 pork/shrimp dumpling yum 5/5 green beans perfect 5/5 chicken wings super crunchy 5/5 uncle fried rice very tasty 5/5 cucumbers crunchy and perfectly seasoned 5/5

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    Linly K.

    Came here on a Friday evening. They use yelp waitlist which is convenient. We had about a 15min wait. This place is located in a little strip of restaurants across the parking lot from some business buildings with plenty of parking. We ordered the xiao long bao pork soup dumplings, pan fried pork dumplings, garlic noodles with beef, scallion pancakes and green beans. The food came out very quickly. The soup dumplings were seasoned well with a good amount of soup. The skins were a nice texture. The pan fried dumplings also had a good amount of soup though I would have preferred a bit less breading. The garlic noodles were garlicky and parmesany. The scallion pancakes were flaky with a good crisp. Finally the green beans were nicely flavored with a crisp. Portions were also good sized. Their chili oil was quite mild but tasty. The service was friendly, quick, and efficient. The space though compact was nice and clean. Given the opportunity we'd come again! Thanks for the enjoyable dinner!

    Lynda S.

    4/12/26 Back again....with the family to order the usual on a chilly day! Must try new Matcha XLB! Soo good! New fave over usual chocolate XLB! Table favorite! Nothing to add that hasn't been already shared on previous reviews. Service, wait, decor was all as expected :)

    A6. Chocolate Xiao Long Bao (6pcs)
    Julianne C.

    I came here on a Wednesday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. We were seated as soon as we walked in. We ordered the pork xlb, the chocolate xlb, the cucumber salad, and the spicy wontons. Everything was delicious. To start, the cucumber salad was very fresh and refreshing. The pork xlb came out next, hot and freshly cooked. The spicy wontons were my favorite. The portion size was generous and they were incredibly filling and flavorful. The chocolate xlb was also super yummy. The chocolate filling was slightly sweeter than expected but still not too sweet. I enjoyed that it came with a tiramisu sauce for dipping which really paired well with it.

    B3.Scallion Pancake
    Steven S.

    We made a reservation for 5 on a Tuesday night but it wasn't really needed as the restaurant wasn't busy and we were seated right away. We ordered a PLETHORA of food but let me tell you, as quickly as we ordered, the food came out just as fast. Everything we ordered just hit, honestly no notes. Some of our favorites from the night were the Scallion Pancake (light and crispy, one of the best I've had), Salt & Pepper Fried Squid and the Stir-fry Green Beans. Random side caveat, we also had the Truffle Angus Beef Fried Rice, which was delicious. However, I don't think I'd recommend getting it for just 1-2 persons as it's quite rich. For reference, we got the regular variety so it might be different with the spicy version of this dish. Overall, the service was great and we will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

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    Jennifer D.

    The restaurant is a bit small and narrow. There is a big window into the kitchen which allows customers to observe how their food is prepared. Pork Soup Dumplings 10/10 It was flavorful and provided with dipping sauce as well that compared great. Will definitely order it again. Comes with 8 dumplings. Pork Potstickers 9/10 It had a great crisp on the potstickers. Also came with a dipping sauce that compared well. Would've wished for more as they are smaller in size than other places or lower the cost but either way, amazing plate!

    A1. Pork Xiao Long Bao
    Sarah H.

    Went on Saturday night close to closing and it was busy, definitely recommend joining the waitlist online ahead of your arrival so you can get seated quickly. The food was amazing! I had the pork xiao long bao and the chocolate xiao long bao. The portions were good and the food was ready quickly. Definitely will be returning soon!

    Garlic noodle is a must for every visit.
    James I.

    I've had the pleasure of eating here twice, and I think I'll keep coming back. I'm lucky it's a short distance from my work. Came here on a Friday at 1pm, and was seated immediately, though we did a shared table with other customers (I like the sharing and efficiency of getting us seated and turning tables). No wait so maybe we lucked out. For two we ordered the cucumber and spicy wontons as appetizers, garlic noodles and pork and shrimp xiao long bao, and of course wouldn't say no to the chocolate xiao long bao for dessert. Quick service., ever attentive. If you're in a tight lunch window, this resto is a good try. The dishes were fresh, hot, and just the perfect flavors to satisfy any dumpling craving. I really appreciate their chili oil as it really had a kick. Don't be survived if I review them again. They're that good.

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    Cassandra N.

    Love this spot for soup dumplings! They have Yelp waitlist, which is super convenient. The restaurant is on the smaller side but they seem to turn over quickly. Love that you can see them folding the dumplings in the window! We always order their soup dumplings, whatever flavor we're feeling. Their regular pork is great, and I also like their pan fried dumplings. Service isn't the most warm, but it's efficient. Depending on the size of your party you might be a bit squished. Decent parking.

    Sarah T.

    Stopped in for lunch. Ordered the Garlic noodle, Scallion pancake& Chicken dumplings. I don't think any of the items I ordered are really the favorites, but I don't eat pork so I wasn't able to try a lot of the items. I enjoyed the garlic noodle, but I will never order the scallion pancakes again. I barely tasted any scallion. It was too fried for me. The chicken dumpling was OK. I don't think I ordered the right items because everything was just OK. Nothing I would really want to come back for but if they made more soup dumplings without pork & just with chicken or shrimp, I'd love to try them. Staff we're friendly. They were very quick to pick up the plates as soon as each dish was finished in seconds staff was there to pick up & clear the plate. A couple times I was still chewing and staff was already there asking if I was done with the plate. I think it's good & bad as I only ordered 3 items & I didn't think leaving the dishes there till i left would've been so bad. Restaurant was clean & really cute decor. I like the Hot sauce. It's not spicy at all and I had to add a lot to dip my chicken dumpling because I don't think the chicken dumpling had much taste to me.

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    Girlie M.

    Late review, but I've dined here twice now and both experiences were great! My sister and I came for lunch on a Sunday, and although there was a short wait, it was worth it. I'd recommend making reservations ahead of time since seating inside is limited. You can watch them making the dumplings so you know they're fresh and made to order. We ordered the Pork XLB, Crab & Pork XLB, Cucumber Salad, and Chili Wontons, and every dish was a hit. My favorites were the Chili Wontons and Pork XLB--both packed with great flavor and perfectly balanced. Service was quick, the food quality was excellent, and atmosphere made you feel like you were at miniature neon night market and overall it was another enjoyable visit. Definitely won't be my last--I'm already looking forward to coming back!

    A1. Pork Xiao Long Bao
    Vivian H.

    Pork xiao long bao!! Very delicious and made fresh by the kitchen! They came out souper hot, and I like that the wrap/skin of the dumpling wasnt too thick nor thin. The broth was delicious and had the right amount of flavor! Cravings were definitely satisfied today Staff was super friendly and welcoming! I love that they provided big soup spoons to eat the dumplings with, it made eating mess free :)

    A2. Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao
    Drake R.

    First visit to Uncle Dumpling at it sure won't be my last. Not only is this in a really fun and exploitable shopping center, Uncle Dumpling itself is decorated wonderfully inside and out. The service itself was great they were very attentive and friendly, always keeping empty plates off the table and checking on us. Everything also came out super quick and piping hot. The food, was decent.... The Jajang noodles were definitely a favorite but they did need quite a bit more spice for me, I loaded them up with chili oil. Interesting side bar about the chili oil, it's very mild here. I could never get enough to actually make my food spicy. The dumplings were tasty as well, the truffle version being the favorite over the standard pork. The S&P squid is actually quite fantastic and we found it to be even better dipped in the sauce that came with the beef shank. I just with the squid had some 5 spice. The local places I go to always have a hint of 5 spice in their S&P offerings and it gives it a nice extra depth of flavor. The desert Xio Long Bao were pretty great, nice little treat at the end. Things that stand out to me first, lacking a bit of selection here. There is no Shui Mai, one of our favorites so I would probably not be returning anytime soon, and there is also no steamed buns, which are my kids favorite part of Dim Sum. They do have scallion pancake, but no beef pancake, another favorite of my family.

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    Gluten free items?

    I don't think there are any gluten free options

    Is the pork and shrimp wonton soup supposed to be cloyingly sweet? I was extremely unhappy and couldn't eat it because it was almost desert like.

    No. Wonton soup is not supposed to be very sweet. I am so sorry about your expeirence. Please contact our management team to see what we can do for you.… Read more

    Do they take reservations?

    You can do it on yelp

    Are there any vegan options here? Do the veggie dumplings have egg?

    Yes. we have Veggie dumpling and cucumber salad

    Do they offer takeouts?

    Yes they do take out.

    Do they use MSG?

    I don't think so

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    Best Dim Sum - Fried noodles with soy sauce (鼓油皇炒面)

    Best Dim Sum

    4.2(236 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Grab-and-go

    Time for Dim Sum...because apparently every time I watch Crazy Rich Asians, my stomach turns into a…read moredramatic main character and demands dumplings immediately. Normally, I hit up Yue Huang, but lately it's been giving "long wait, mild heartbreak." So I decided to branch out and found this hidden gem in Granite Bay...and let me tell you...BEST decision. You walk in and BAM!!!! Old school Chinese restaurant vibes. Red booths, classic decor, slightly run down in that "if these walls could talk, they'd recommend everything on the menu" kind of way. And if you know, you KNOW...that's when the food is about to slap. We came with a mission (aka hungry and slightly unhinged) and ordered: baked BBQ pork buns, shumai, har gow, shrimp rice rolls, pineapple baked custard buns, fried shrimp balls, and soup dumplings. Basically, if it could be steamed, fried, or stuffed...we said yes. It's clearly family run, which I love. Mom is running the show like a boss, kids are hustling, and since it was Mother's Day...CHAOS. Delicious chaos. Food flying out, servers holding trays of dumplings like treasures, stopping at your table and you're like "YES, THIS IS MY MOMENT"...and then they walk away to another table. Emotional rollercoaster. So many "Ooooh yay!" followed by "Ohhh man..." But honestly? It just built the suspense. Then OUR food arrived...and our eyes went WIDE. These dumplings are HUGE. Like, "one bite? absolutely not" huge. The BBQ pork buns were soft, fluffy, slightly sweet clouds of happiness. Har gow and shrimp rice rolls were perfectly steamed (no soggy sadness here ). Now, because it was busy, the shrimp had a bit of a split personality...some bites were perfectly snappy and delicious, others were just a little overcooked. Not tragic, just not living their absolute best life. But overall? Everything was GOOD. And then the check came...about $60 for ALL that food. I almost checked it twice like, "Ma'am...are you sure you charged me correctly?" Because that is a STEAL. What really got me though was the family. You could see the hustle, the stress, the love...all happening in real time. Even in the chaos, they were kind, smiling, and apologizing for the wait. That kind of heart hits different. Final verdict: great food, great value, and a whole lot of love. I'll definitely be back to try more of their main dishes. Until next dumpling craving...

    Finally Returned to this restaurant! They fixed some of their service issues I had the first time I…read moredined here. Food is delicious! The golden shrimp rice rolls are the best! This time they did have the bean curd rolls which had noodles, veggies and a little meat. I do wish there were more veggies and meats served on the hong Kong house special noodles. They have decent lunch specials. My bf got the lemon chicken which he enjoyed. The egg roll did get a little soggy though bc it was soaked in the sauce.

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    Best Dim Sum - Sui Mai yum

    Sui Mai yum

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    Shrimp paste egg plant

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    Fats Asia Bistro - Chicken Chow Mein

    Fats Asia Bistro

    3.4(1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Well, I reserved a table for my wife & I at FATS this evening to Celebrate our 4th year wedding…read moreanniversary, 1st time customers. We were seated promptly by our hostess with a smile, and with a "Happy Anniversary", as they remembered. The ambience & lighting was simply perfect, and the 4 Palm Trees inside accentuated our experience, even though they were petrified. I ordered the Bulgogi Pork Lo Mein, which came with Pork loin in a Korean style marinade, grilled and served over lo mein noodles with cabbage, carrots and green and yellow onions. Recipe includes eggs, wheat, soy and shellfish, & the Hot & Sour Soup, while my wife ordered the the Wok, oh, and how could I forget, we enjoyed the Mongolian Ribs as our Starter, everything was cooked to perfection, a High End Chinese Dinner that continued to serenade my taste buds as we drove home.... We cannot forget our waitress, Reina, who was professional, attentive, possessed an intimate knowledge of the menu, and was genuinely a delightful person. Our 1st experience was augmented by our waitress, we thank you. Rob & Jennifer

    Cameron was the absolute best bartender ever!!…read more We came in close to close (not realizing) and he still took great care of us! This Sunday was super chill and we were the only ones sitting at the bar! I let Cameron experiment with some whiskey cocktails and they were so good! First, on the menu: the apple cider martini, second a harvest cider...both great! Food is 10/10 as always, and I'll def be coming back!

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    Banana Cream Pie

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    Mai Tai

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    Hometown Dumpling - Shrimp

    Hometown Dumpling

    4.3(110 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    I just experienced the best food and hospitality from Hometown Dumpling…read more I went for lunch on a Friday and with their help, I ordered the pork and shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and my favorite, sesame balls. The portions were generous, and everything was delicious. There were so many dumplings in the order that I couldn't finish them, and I took them, cold, to my teenager, and she thought they were fantastic. Further, they let me stay in their restaurant and finish a work project. I took up a seat and they were nothing but accommodating to me. I really appreciate all the hospitality that they showed me while I was there working.

    Not a place for the ambiance let's get that out of the way. It's a hole in the wall feel to it, but…read morewhen it comes to the food, it's tasty. Price is also very modest. Best for take out or come without expecting much of an ambiance. With that out of the way, we ordered the few vegetarian options on the menu the side dishes and the vegetarian dumplings. Wife doesn't like chives so it didn't sit well with her but she and I agree the skin is thin enough and has good chewy texture. My son and daughter actually love the chives and tofu dumplings and my son said he would like to have it everyday! Wishing they would have more vegetarian options but until then we will be doing order out when the mood strikes!

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    Bright dining space

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    Pork xiao lon bao

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    Folsom Palace - Korean beef

    Folsom Palace

    4.6(347 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Fine dining

    Our group wanted some good wonton soup so we looked up Google reviews & this place had the best…read morereviews. We were warmly greeted upon arrival. Waitress gave us a few minutes to make our decision and our order was processed and receive within minutes. Our order arrived fresh + hot and you can tell all the vegetables were freshly prepared that day in fact it was apparent that the seafood was not frozen. The dining room is very inviting, comfortable, relaxing, and trendy. It makes you forget you're not at home. I strongly recommend this place as a go to restaurant because it will be on my list.

    Loved everything our dinner here! This restaurant had been…read moreon my radar for sometime, but the fact that it was called Folsom Palace lead my brain to believe it was in Folsom-took me a minute to grasp that it was actually right down the street from me in Citrus Heights. Our usual family of four was a family of three for the evening and this was the restaurant we chose. Boy did family member number four miss out! The service was impeccable from the moment that we walked in. That includes being greeted right away. The waitstaff was incredibly attentive and on top of the details. We ordered some pretty standard items off the menu to please everyone-vegetable chow mein, lemon chicken and pot stickers. Even though these might sound like boring dishes, they actually came out with such flair! The presentation on the dishes were gorgeous. They tasted amazing as well. I love the lighting of the restaurant. It gave it such a chill vibe. It's on a very busy street but you've never know it once you walk in it kind of feels like you are more tucked away in a smaller neighborhood.. I'm definitely looking forward to the next visit where I can try some more items like their Korean short ribs, I'd love to try some of their Curry's and a lot more of their chef specials!

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