I had a fantastic mixed salad appetizer, and would go back there again just for that dish. The soup dumplings weren't very juicy, but they were fine. Most of the people around were ordering the dumplings, so I'll try that next time. read more

WOW! This place always shows up on my Yelp page but I never thought to try it. A friend suggested this place to try and I'm so glad we did! Everything tasted delicious! When you order the food, it seems like it's not much but it slowly creeps up on you and is super filling! I highly recommend the food here! The appetizer was so good that we ordered a second plate! Service was great as well! All of the workers are super attentive! read more

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Decent spot for dumplings. My favorite dish was the mix salad. The dumplings were flavorful and the serving sizes are pretty big. Pretty packed on a Saturday night. You order on a QR code. The plaza itself is pretty dead. Ample parking. Water is self serve. Food comes out pretty fast. The only downside was that I saw some small hairs on our dumplings so not so sure about the cleanliness. read more

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Really good dumplings with great service. There's also a ton of parking. Everything tasted good. One callout is the dumpling in soup had a lot of MSG in the soup (I think?). I drank too much of the soup and felt a bit thirsty after. Suggest getting dumplings without the soup next time (you get 2 more dumplings as the trade off). read more

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Good beef noodles here. The beef is so tender. The spicy is not spicy at all. My favorite side dish is still the cucumbers. The QR ordering is buggy and prone to user error. Somehow we mistakenly order for the table next to us. Luckily we caught it and told the waiter. It is cool how we can pay at the table. Service was excellent. The staff is cool. The restaurant was full at lunch on a Saturday. read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi was on New York Times list so I tried it out in the SF location. I found out that they have a location in the Millbrae / Burlingame area so I gave it a try! The new place is super spacious and big. We went for lunch on the weekend and got seated pretty much immediately. Compared to the SF location, this location has a lot of tables. We got the pan fried dumplings and the chili oil dumplings. The chili oil dumplings were pork and cabbage. The pan fried ones were chicken and corn. We liked the pork and cabbage for the filling but like the pan fried for the wrapping. You can't go wrong with the pork and cabbage, I highly recommend getting it as a filling. They also selling frozen dumplings in a freezer as you walk into the restaurant. It's on the left side of the entrance! Highly recommend grabbing some frozen dumplings from them as well. read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi - Spicy oil dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Burlingame, California

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The Burlingame location is much bigger and spacious than the SF location. This location also offers a wider selection of options in their menu. Yuanbao Jiaozi has to be one of the top jiao zi places on the list in the Pennisula. Our usual order Beef Tendon Noodles, Lotus Salad and two types of jiao zi. Everything is made in house. Service is quick and food comes out hot. read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi - Chinese Near Me - Burlingame, California

Lots of seats inside. Service was quick and the servers were attentive. You order via a QR code on the table Food is solid. Spare rib noodle soup broth had a good rich taste. Potstickers were pan fried nice and crispy and had ample filling. I do wish the meat inside was saltier/more flavorful, but one could argue it's good as is since it tastes lighter and cleaner, all based on personal preference. Soup dumplings were delicious as well Pricing as of 4/3/26: spare rib noodle soup was $15.99. 12 potstickers was $15.99. 6 soup dumplings were 12.99. Nothing out of the ordinary for cuisine like this. Pretty standard pricing I'd say Overall, I'd rate this place a 7/10. Everything is pretty standard and good. I have no complaints. Definitely would come back again read more

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Great Chinese food in Burlingame! Service was fast and the vibe of the restaurant is friendly and approachable. Welcoming! Got a crisp Diet Coke- which went nicely with the beef xiao long bao & mushroom and chicken dumplings. The beef xiao long bao was my favorite. The bao was spongy and the soup was savory, the beef was tender and warm. Overall a good experience- also a good price point. read more

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3.5 stars for Yuanbao Jiaozi in Burlingame. This was our first time at this restaurant. We grabbed a quick meal on our way to SFO. The restaurant was empty when we arrived and quickly filled up. It was large, clean, and modern looking. We got 3 orders of classic XLB, a beef noodle soup, iced peach green tea, pork, shrimp, & chive dumplings, cucumber salad, and chrysanthemum puer tea. Everything was good but nothing was outstanding. We were disappointed there were no green leafy vegetable options. Again, nothing wrong. If we lived nearby, I'm sure we'd visit again, but for this one time visit, a good meal. read more

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I was looking for an Asian restaurant for a light early dinner on Saturday, and found Yuanbao Jiaozi. My fellow Yelpers didn't disappoint. This place met everything I was looking for: plenty of parking (inside Burlingame Plaza), near SFO, efficient service, and high ratings. When my daughter and I arrived a little before 5:30pm, they were already pretty full. By the time we left, a little after 6pm, there're people waiting at the door. We got seated right away. Service was minimal. We helped ourselves to the pitcher of water on the table. After looking at the menu on the table, we placed our order by scanning a QR code. Since we're not too hungry. We ordered one appetizer and one noodle dish to share. The special mix salad came pretty quickly. We ordered "less spicy", and it had the perfect amount of heat. All the ingredients tasted fresh and the dish had a bit of everything we wanted to try. I liked the tofu skin the best, and my daughter loved the crunchy cucumber. It would be even better if they included lotus roots as well. It took a little while for the house special beef noodle soup (less spicy) to arrive, but it was totally worth the wait. It came piping hot. The broth was very flavorful, with the right amount of red pepper. It wasn't oily at all. The beef was super tender. I loved the texture of the noodles, and the beef to noodle ratio was not bad. A really solid dish. Would love to come back again to try their other dishes, especially their xiao long bao. read more

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Was looking for a place for dinner after picking the wife up at SFO after a long flight. Also wanted to let rush hour traffic die down. Succeeded on both counts here. It's conveniently located not too far off highway 101 immediately south of the airport. We came in just before 6 on a Monday and there were only a couple tables occupied. They have the scan a QR on the table to do your ordering so I started with that but the waiter came by before I could get through all of that on my phone and said he could just take our order, which was much easier. We got the Dan Dan noodles and an order of Chicken and Mushroom dumplings in soup. Both were excellent. The Dan Dan was nicely spiced with good flavor and not too numbing or bitter, which I have experienced with Dan Dan at other places. Place was clean and bright and very comfortable. Would go again if near the airport needing a meal spot. read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi - Booths and open kitchen where you can see the dumplings being made. - Chinese Near Me - Burlingame, California

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We always have a very satisfying meal here. Tonight we wanted to have something new, so we tried the lotus root salad. It was refreshing and had great texture with a tart sesame dressing. We also had the spicy pork and cabbage dumplings, xiao loong bao, and beef noodles. Every dish was very good. Service was nice. We spoke to one of the owners and expressed our appreciation for the consistent quality and fair pricing. It's also a pleasant, clean restaurant with easy parking. We recommend! read more

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This beef noodle soup is always a solid choice. The noodles are fresh, the broth is super tasty, and the portions are huge--definitely big enough to share. It's especially good on colder days and really hits the spot every time. The place is roomy, located in a plaza, and parking is easy, which makes it super convenient. We come back a lot, and my son loves it too. He always gets the pork, shrimp, and chive pan-fried dumplings and finishes them without fail. Highly recommend this place. read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi - Chinese Near Me - Burlingame, California

Good handmade dumplings! You can see the aunties making them by hand through the glass in the kitchen. The dan dan noodles were quite good as well. Service is pretty hands-off as you order via the online menu. Food came quickly. You can also buy them frozen in the front as well. We got one of the dumplings in chili oil, which was just okay since their chili oil isn't mind-blowing. In retrospect, just get the dumplings plain (or pan-fried, but we haven't tried that yet). The classic pork was good. Don't get the corn. Next time, we must try their special fish one. Overall, solid meal and very homey-feeling. If you're craving the QQ of handmade dumplings, give them a go. Very no frills restaurant. read more

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Super clean, bright and spacious restaurant seating. Plenty of shopping mall parking outside. Service staff helpful and attentive no problems here. Dan Dan noodles great texture plenty of meat topping and nicely gentle numbing sauce with great flavor Dumplings freshly made visible from their show kitchen. 14 dumplings per serving make them easily shareable family style. Order several types so you can taste various flavors and ingredients. SLB were ok but not the best I've had. Not overly large, not as much soup or burn your tongue hot like other restaurants. Tasty enough though Generally speaking none of the food was "piping hot" but was good flavor and texture We had their veggie salad and beef and tripe tendon? Appetizers. These were a bit pricey for what they were. Smallish plate. Sliced veggies tossed in vinaigrette sauce while tasty didn't warrant the price. Sliced beef and tendon in numbing pepper sauce which was really good for dipping the dumplings into. read more

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Walked in at 6:30pm on a weekday and was seated immediately! It was pretty busy but we got the last table and did not have to wait. Vibes are hustling and bustling. Server took our order within few minutes of us sitting down. Food came out within 15 minutes. Food was delicious! Everything you'd expect!! No complaints, would come again! read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi - Noodle soup, XLB, dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Burlingame, California

It was quiet on a Monday afternoon so my mom and I were seated promptly. You scan the QR code at the table to order and I appreciate them having photos available. We opted for their beef noodle soup, xiao long bao, cucumber salad, pig ears, and pork dumplings in chili oil sauce. The food came out promptly and looked good. Honestly, most of it tasted good except for the chili oil dumplings - those lacked flavor in my opinion. Overall, it's a decent place to stop by if you're near and craving Chinese food. They're also located in a plaza so there's a ton of parking available and free. read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi - Chinese Near Me - Burlingame, California

Delicious dumpling spot! For xiaolongbao, chili wontons, steamed dumplings, potstickers...basically any type of dumpling you can imagine! For xiaolongbao you can't go wrong with the classic pork option. Meat is moist and they have a lot of soup inside. Skin isn't too thick. The crab roe one is a fun upgrade when they have it available. For steamed dumplings, chicken & corn and the pork & Napa cabbage are solid choices. You can make your own dipping sauce with the soy sauce, black vinegar, and chili oil at the table. For appetizers, we usually get the pig ears or the cucumber or mixed salads. I want to come and try their noodle soups sometime (hard to divert from dumplings though). Ordering is easy with the QR code on the table and service is pretty quick. This is also a great place to grab a bite to eat if you're visiting the Mills Peninsula hospital across the street. read more

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Wow. First time here and we were blown away! We are Dumpling Era adherents and regularly pickup from there + get some of their frozen ones as well. We have been to Dumpling Empire, Tasty Place and a few of the others along El Camino in Millbrae over the years as well. This place has some of the best if not the best dumplings and noodle soups of them all. Great ambiance, fast service, spotless interior. We had the lamb + carrot dumplings which were sensational. We also got the pork soup dumplings, spare rib noodle soup, and the house special beef noodle soup. Definitely going back. read more

The dumplings and noodles are excellent. We had the Napa cabbage and pork dumplings in chili oil, which were a great complement to spare ribs and noodles with bok choy. The only negative was the dish had very few sparerib pieces. read more

Best dumps in Burlingame? I will definitely be back. Amazing and so yummy. The place was filled with Asian customers, which always feels like a great sign. I really enjoyed this spot. The ambiance is simple but there is lots of light. It is low key with a bit of self service and quick. read more

Ordered the sliced beef & ox tripe in chili oil, house special beef noodle soup, beef/lamb/fish dumpling, and mushroom/fish dumplings. The sliced beef & ox tripe in chili oil didn't taste that great compared to other restaurants. The house special beef noodle soup tasted very good and the noodles had a perfect texture. The dumplings are juicy overall. The mushroom/fish dumpling tasted great but the beef/lamb/fish dumpling was average. There's not much service. You just order on your phone with the QR code and then they bring the food to your table. Ambiance: family friendly. The weird part was at the end. The server was standing right behind us, watching us pay the tips for the table. read more

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Yuanbao Jiaozi specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine - primarily dumplings, evidenced by the relative translation to "money dumplings" - with their Dongbei owners who started their first location in San Francisco. It is said that their specialty is the shiitake mushroom & sole fish dumpling, which is more uncommon amongst its pork and chicken brethren within dumpling shops. In the peninsula (and probably a majority of the bay area), this is my favorite jiaozi-style dumpling shop, and the consistently packed house and regulars can attest to that. Despite being popular, the process of parking, getting a table, food service, and wrapping up is actually really smooth and quick. On top of that, their prices are very fair in this economy. You can choose to order via QR or with a server, but I find it much more convenient through the phone. For a good meal, I like to share an appetizer, noodle, and dumpling; as such, I'll divvy up this review in those sections. - Appetizers These are cold dishes (liangban) tossed in primarily soy and chili oil. You get a good portion for the price, and they taste so fresh. I've had friends who wouldn't normally eat stuff like this say they like it, as the sauce is good and evenly distributed. Most of the items are spicy or have a hint of it. - Noodle The house special beef noodle soup is one of my favorites in the bay; it's hard to try another noodle soup here. You can adjust the spice level, but it's pretty pleasant even at its spiciest. The beef broth is much more clean and clear than a majority of other places, and the beef is also cut into cute smaller cubes. The noodle is light and smooth with a small chew. I've also had the dan dan mixed w/ minced meat & bean paste noodles, which was disappointing as it mostly tasted like mala in oily sesame-peanut sauce, intentionally dried out ground pork, and random slices of raw onion. It made my dad cough a lot and my mouth sting, so you'll need spice tolerance for this. - Dumpling First off, their dumpling skin is similar to a chewy al dente at the fold, and soft on the body. Second, they are smaller than typical, which makes them perfect for popping in your mouth. You know they are fresh as you can view them being made in the back. You can choose the dumplings simply steamed, in soup, in chili oil, or pan-fried (potstickers). If you want them crunchy, go with potstickers. If you want a warm, soul-soothing comfort meal, go with the soup (though I warn it's very subtle and tastes like bland broth mixed with 10% chicken broth and 10% seaweed). If you want more dumpling per price, go plain. I don't recommend the chili oil dumplings since they didn't have too much of a taste, and I needed to add my own sauces anyways (there is chili oil on the table). The fillings are minced quite well and taste fresh, and no ingredient is overpowering. The flavors are more muted (less salted and leaner) compared to grocery store dumplings, so they taste healthier. Chicken is light, pork is typical, beef is beefy, lamb is slightly gamey. Fish softens up the filling and brings a fluffier texture. Shrimp has a firmer texture. There is one dumpling that is exclusive to this Burlingame location - the uni & pork dumpling, which comes as a pair. It's just a light meat dumpling with a briny ocean taste, which is interesting but not something I'd order more than once. Worth trying, though. Their xiao long bao is solid and satisfies the craving, though I wouldn't say a contender to places like DTF. The skin is soft, the meat is juicy, and the soup is just right. You can buy frozen dumplings here as well for a decent price (currently about 80 cents per piece). If you're looking for dumplings and beef noodle soup, this is a good pick whether you're a local or just visiting the area. read more

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I usually go to the location in Sunset, but finally made it to this one! There is plenty of seating here, good natural lightting, and service was so fast! I also finally tried the noodles (specifically the house special beef noodles). There was great flavor, chewy noodles, and a good amount of tender meat and bok choi! All the dumplings are always so good. This is my go-to dumpling place (and now I'll get noodles more often too)!! read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi - House Special Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Burlingame, California

One of my favorite beef noodle soups in the Bay Area. Dishes always come out piping hot, meat is tender and noodles are cooked just right. Dumplings are delicious as well. My only feedback is that I wish they were a bit more accommodating for toddlers by offering toddler friendly utensils and cups and scissors to cut the noodles. read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi - Chinese Near Me - Burlingame, California

We were party of nine Friday night. Our friend made a reservation for 6pm. Good idea as the place was very busy. Located in a shopping center there were plenty of parking spaces. Hubby and I were the first to arrive. Our table was ready so we sat down. We noticed how comfortable the chairs were. We QR'd the menu and took a look at the various offerings. There were also hard copies of the menu on the table. Of the nine of us, two decided not to participate in family style eating as they weren't keen on many of the menu choices. The remainder of us decided to share a couple of starters, two soup noodles, and several different types of dumplings. No photo opportunities as the food was just dumped on the table with mumbled explanations of each. Then each plate was passed around the table. Personally I found sharing of soup noodles among seven people very challenging. I say each serving can easily be shared by two people. The dumplings are made on site. You can see the workers in the kitchen behind a glass window. Food came quickly. Don't expect much service. A couple of people in our group had been to the outpost in the Sunset district in the City. Said smaller footprint and smaller menu selection. I'm not sure I'll return here as we do live in the City. For us it was more of a social gathering. read more

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Lots of parking in a popular plaza. There's so many noodle and dumpling restaurants in the Bay Area so our expectations were appropriate. We got the house special beef noodle soup, cabbage and pork dumplings, shredded potato and pig ear apps. Shredded potato and pig ear apps both had too much vinegar, sour and not good. Also the pig ear was cut so thin couldn't really enjoy it. House special beef noodle soup - soup didn't have a deep beef soup flavours, kind of bland even with the hot sauce. The meat was good. Dumplings were good. You make your own sauce with soy sauce and chili I think. That's what we did. read more

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Local favorite. Got the beef noodle soup, crab roe Xiao long bao, and Asian salad. Service is quick and ambiance is bright and clean. Couldn't ask for more. read more

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I love Yuanbao Jiaozi in SF's Sunset District so was excited to see they opened an outpost down in Millbrae. Free parking is nice down here (unfortunately, this urbanist must begrudgingly admit.) This location is much larger and airy (and the menu is also considerably larger!) You can see them making the dumplings in-house in the back. My mom and I loved Steamed pork Napa Cabbage & Pork Dumpling and House Special Beef Noodle Soup--that's a dish we tend to get at most Chinese restaurants if they have it. The beef was tender and flavorful, giving some weight to the fairly-light soup broth. Noodles were thick and flavorful--loved the consistency and thickness. Also quite a bit of vegetables in there--we love healthy! Dumplings were yummy of course--after all, that is what they're known for! Service was alright. Seemed a bit slow. The restaurant was pretty busy but they didn't seem to have much urgency. read more

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I love love Yuanbao Jiaozi for a home-style meal and the dumplings here are amazing! On a recently trip my friend and I shared an order of pork, shrimp, chive egg dumplings in soup, the spicy beef noodle soup and marinated cucumbers which was the perfect combination. We were hungry and this really satisfied our cravings for Chinese comfort food. Loved the dumplings, the pork, shrimp, and chive really made the dumplings so flavorful and umami. The beef noodle soup comes with tender beef and lovely chewy noodles with a rich, spicy soup and the cucumbers were the perfect cold, crunchy app to eat with hearty soups. We'll definitely come back! read more

Yuanbao Jiaozi - Chinese Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Pretty good dumpling spot! I forgot to take pictures but I also tried three types of soup dumplings: beef, pork, and pork and crab. My favorite was still the classic pork, but all of them were good. While the flavor was nice, I feel like it could've been more soupy. I also really enjoyed the pork and cabbage dumplings in chili oil which had plenty of yummy filling and a deliciously fragrant sauce to cover. The dan dan noodles and spicy beef noodles were delicious too! Although everything labeled "spicy" here is very very mild. When we arrived on a Friday around 12:30 PM, it was absolutely packed with a line forming. The one guy seating people seemed extremely stressed and was running back and forth cursing under his breath lol. We were seated after about 20 minutes, and our food came out quickly after we ordered. The restaurant has lots of seating and gets fully packed, which is super impressive and telling! People love this place! read more

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Ordered some takeout from Yuanbao Jiaozi to try out a variety of their menu items. On the bright side, the online ordering process was smooth and the food was ready exactly as promised when I went to pick it up. As for the food itself, it was a bit of a mixed bag. The Highlights: - Lamb Carrot Dumplings & Pork Shrimp Chive Egg Dumplings: These were definitely the stars of the meal! Both varieties tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced. If you order from here, these are highly recommended. The Mediocre: - Xiao Long Bao: These fell a bit flat for me. The filling inside was a little too hard, lacking that delicate, tender texture you want in a good soup dumpling. - Napa Cabbage Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil: They weren't the worst, but they didn't stand out either. I've definitely had other versions with better flavor elsewhere. - Hot Spicy Beef Tendon: The flavor profile was okay, but the texture was off. The tendon just wasn't chewy enough to be considered good quality. Overall, it wasn't a bad meal, but a few of the staple items were just middle-of-the-road. read more

The noodles is amazing! We came here before they get busy.. We shared their beef noodles to try - and you can feel the beef broth similar to Filipino's bulalo.. We also ordered Crab roe soup dumplings ( this one is okay but I don't feel much the crab) , Shrimp chive dumplings ( this one doesn't feel much the shrimp like Hakao) , chicken chive dumplings ( this was great!). Good to try. read more

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The moment you bite into any dish here, you KNOW it's fresh. What I loved the most was that each dumpling had sooo much meat in it and lots of flavor! They even have an open kitchen layout so you can watch them make the dumplings! If dumplings aren't your thing, definitely try their House Special Beef Noodle Soup and be sure to get the Marinated Beef appetizer. The garlic sauce it comes with is so good. If you're looking for authentic, handmade dumplings, this is your place! What we ordered: * Beef, Lamb & Fish Dumpling * Marinated Beef * Cucumber Salad * House Special Beef Noodle Soup * Beef XLB * Crab Roe XLB * Iced Lychee Black Tea read more

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Solid dumplings with consistent quality. The texture is good and the wrappers are not too doughy. I recommend the chicken mushroom and the pork shrimp chive dumplings. They also have vegetarian dumplings as well. The appetizers are all very fresh and flavorful. Parking is plentiful and they also offer a deal on gift cards. For example, buy a $100 gift card, get $10 extra. Might be a good way to sneak in some extra savings if you go often. read more

The first good sign was that this restaurant was full at 8pm on a Sunday night. The next good sign was being able to see the kitchen from the seating area. We ordered the pork and cabbage pot stickers, the rice and short rib plate, and the beef noodle soup. The pot stickers were great - juicy and succulent. The soup was also good, with tender beef, chewy noodles and a flavorful broth. The rib plate was also tender but not outstanding. I do think the dishes are pricey. Considering that we ordered from a QR code, service was minimal. There are other establishments in the area that offer great dumplings with a more extensive menu at more competitive prices. A solid choice, but the peninsula is full of solid dumpling/noodle restaurants. Does it stand out? Not sure! read more

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Pretty busy on a Thursday evening around 8pm but my party of 3 was seated right away. We shared the special mix salad, napa cabbage pork dumplings, braised spareribs noodle soup, corn chicken potstickers, pork shrimp chive dumplings in chili oil, and dan dan w/ bean paste noodles. Overall everything was pretty good and I especially liked the thickness and chewiness level of the noodle dishes. I did think the braised spareribs in the noodle soup could've been more tender, and thought the napa cabbage pork dumplings and corn chicken potstickers could've used a bit more flavor. Dan dan w/ bean paste noodles were also a bit too oily. Would still come back because the food was really comforting! read more

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This used to be my favorite dumpling spot, but the service has really gone downhill recently. We ordered a lotus root appetizer, two soup dumplings, and potstickers. The first three items came out on time, but the potstickers never arrived. I followed up twice with the staff and still got nothing. After waiting more than 20 minutes after my first follow-up, I decided to cancel the order. There was no effort to accommodate the situation, and they still expected a tip at the end. Really disappointing experience overall. I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon. read more

Service was excellent here, and it was no problem for my girlfriends and I to get a table on a weekday for lunch! I loved the dumplings and my milk tea, but I found the beef noodle soup to be a bit bland, though I did order it non spicy. But overall, great hang and easy to chat with friends! read more

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