First time coming here, the ambiance is very nice. We just waited a little longer, but we love their food and it's worth the wait! Just like my daughter said, "the Braised Beef Noodle Soup is absolutely like a chef's kiss." We will definitely come back! read more

Yum Long - Chocolate Banana Xiao Long Bao - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Service was super quick and easy, interior was clean, there was a wait but the delicious food and spectacular service was definitely worth it. read more

Yum Long - Dan Dan Noodles W/ Minced Pork Garlic Baby Bok Choy Cucumber Refresh Salad - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Yum long is definitely a fitting name for this SGV gem! You'll be thinking "yuummmm" for a LONG time! Their specialty is xiao long bao but every dish was amazing. The star of our table was the honey walnut shrimp and it paired well with the cucumber salad appetizer! The service was great, our server was very sweet and made us feel very welcome. Overall a great experience! read more

Yum Long - Xiao long bao - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

We had such a great experience at Yum Long! Everything we ordered was delicious and came out quickly, fresh, and piping hot. We tried the xiao long bao, dan dan noodles, beef wrap, mapo tofu, bok choy, and several other dishes, and every single item was excellent. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The food and service were both superb, and we're already looking forward to coming back! read more

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After an amazing Yelp Elite Experience at Yum Long, I decided to come back to get more of the mouthwatering Shredded Chicken with Black Truffle. I didn't dine-in as it was late in the evening so I did take-out. Free parking with no time limit at the Atlantic Times Square. It gets quite busy on the weekends so get here early for lunch or dinner. Restaurant was packed with a few people waiting in line. Ambiance was nice and clean. I placed my order via self-order kiosk. It was easy to manuever on screen. Waited for 25+ minutes for my food. Staff was friendly and cordial. I was so looking forward to taking a bite into my favorite dish. Unfortunately, they somehow fell way short. Shredded Chicken with Black Truffle was not fresh at all. Chicken was mushy. Oil was stale. It did not taste the same as the first time I tried it. It almost seemed like the recipe was not followed exactly. Very disappointed! Chili wonton had peanut butter paste which was new to me. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about this dish. As for the Thumb-Size Pan-Fried Pork Buns, are you kidding me? All 10 added together barely adds up to 5 dumplings. If anything, it should have come with a total of 15-16 thumb-size buns. It was so tiny, all I could taste was the dumpling dough. Not getting this again. Dry Pot Cauliflower was the highlight. Good amount of Chinese Taishan cauliflower and they were quite tasty. I would get this dish again. Unfortunately, I cannot give a higher rating for my recent visit. Maybe dine-in is better than take-out. I may wait it out before I return again. Best of luck, Yum Long! read more

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I will try to keep it simple. Service - 10/10. Even though it was a busy afternoon, the maitre D or the server always have a smile on their face. Ordering was quick and swift. Never had to wait much or at all. Decor - 10/10. Everything has a nice touch. Modern Chinese. Silverware and tables and chairs all tasteful. Now the food - Smart they keep a pitcher of ice cold water on the table, even when we ask for hot water, they left us a pitcher. Efficient and smart. 10/10 XLB - Good. $9 for 6, The good thing is for small group you dont have to be filled to full with one order of XLB. Its juicy, dough is nice. Small tip - let it cool down a smidge and when you pick it up its less likely to break. Its the softtess when its piping hot. 8/10 Scaillion noodle. - 9/10 . Scallion flavor can be a more richer. Noodle is great. Thumb size pan fried bun - 3/10. Dont get this if you like pan fried buns. Its almost like a XLB but pan fried. The dough and meat proportions are not right for this type of bun. Taste is ok, a bit dry. Just get the regular one. Spring roll - 9/10. Super crispy on the outside and super moist and juicy on the inside. Scallion pancake - 7/10. Its crispy. Lack Scallion flavor. This style is a bit too thin for me. Beef roll - 9/10. Dough is great. Meat is nicely sliced. They pack a lot of it. The best part is the shredded cucumber making it so refreshing. Wish there is cilantro but i know its not for everyone. We enjoyed the meal. Still has a lot to discover. read more

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Parking is super easy. It is in the Atlantic times square plaza. We got here around 7PM on a Thursday and waited maybe 10 minutes. It wasn't too bad. The food and service is great! My favorite would have to be the House special fried rice (5/5) - It had shrimp, beef, and chicken. They also had chili oil and the side which I really liked and it enhanced the dish really well. The pork xiao long bao (5/5) - This was my second favorite although it was a close one. I'm not a fan of xiao long bao but they made it really well. Wasabi pork xiao long bao (5/5) - this one weirdly worked. I didn't hate it and the wasabi was not too overpowering. Taro xiao long bao (5/5) - This was so good. The filling was actual taro!! I ate it at soon as it came out and it was hot but not piping hot where I had to wait to eat it. Immediately demolished. Beef Rolls (5/5) - This was really good. The wrap was crispy on the outside and super flavorful in the inside. They did not skimp on the meat! The meat to veggie ratio was perfect. Shrimp and corn dumpling (4/5) - This was just okay. nothing special, I wouldn't recommend getting it since there are so many other things on the menu to try. Beef Stir Fry (4/5) - This was also just okay. Nothing special, but I've had better beef stir fry. Scallion oil tossed noodle (4/5) - I was iffy with this one. It came out and it looked super plain and unappetizing but after giving it a good mix, it was pretty good. Although, it's not something I would order again. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back! read more

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Honestly, no complaints here--everything exceeded my expectations. The Sichuan chicken in mala sauce (aka "Saliva Chicken") was a standout. It had a nice spicy kick, balanced perfectly by that signature numbing sensation. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, but so satisfying. The crab and pork xiao long bao were equally impressive--the crab flavor came through loud and clear, and I could actually taste the crab meat in each dumpling. That's always a good sign. Service was excellent too--servers were attentive and friendly. The only small catch is the wait time, since the dining room isn't very big. But honestly, the food made it more than worth it. read more

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The space is beautifully designed with a modern look, and it's nice to see another restaurant bringing a more creative, fusion-inspired take on Chinese cuisine! The pan-fried dumplings were the standout, crispy on the bottom with a great crunch and plenty of flavor. The minced pork noodles were also tasty, though I wish there had been a bit more of them since the portion felt small. The only dish that fell short was the house special stir-fried noodles. I expected something more unique given the name, but it tasted like a fairly standard American noodle dish. Overall, I also wish the meal had been a little more filling for the price since other places the same block serve the same authentic dishes. The staff was friendly and eager to help, though they seemed fairly new and weren't always familiar with how to pronounce or explain some of the dishes. It's a restaurant that's clearly trying to introduce Chinese flavors in a more approachable, modern way to both diners and younger crowd. read more

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This is located near the AMC in Monterey Park with plenty of parking available in an underground structure for Atlantic Times Square. This place has gone viral from influencers churning out videos on TikTok and Instagram so you'll probably have to wait in line during peak hours. I was able to try this closer to their opening date before all the virality. My family and I got these items: Dan Dan Noodle w/ Minced Pork, Sichuan Zhajiang Noodles w/ Minced Pork, Spicy Pork & Shrimp XLB, Signature Pork XLB, Pan Fried Pork Bun, Thumb-Sized Pan Fried Pork Bun. My favorites: Dan Dan Noodle, Sichuan Zhajiang Noodles (both noodle had great flavors and the noodles were cooked well). Decent: Pork XLB, Pan Fried Pork Bun, Thumb-Sized Pan Fried Pork Bun (kind of gimmicky, personally would stick to Pan Fried Pork Bun instead since they're similar). Going to refrain from commenting on the Spicy Pork & Shrimp XLB because I don't like shrimp usually. The decor inside was nice and the service was amazing and attentive. Would come back later when the hype dies down and try other things. read more

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Yum long was so delicious; I had to come back. We ordered the salt & pepper fish, pork & shrimp XLB, Dan Dan noodles and the dessert sampler. My favorite will always be the Dan Dan noodles. It has so much flavor! My only complaint is that the portion size of the noodles shrunk from the first time I can. Everything was delicious. The pork & shrimp XLB was filled with soup and the dessert sampler had so many unique flavors and wasn't too sweet either. The only thing we wouldn't really order again is the salt & pepper fish. It could use a bit more flavor. Service was excellent. The servers were attentive even while they were super busy. The restaurant is a bit small so it fills up quickly. They have an iPad to add your name to the waitlist out in front. Parking is located in the back in the parking lot structure. Would highly recommend! read more

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EVERYTHING was delicious. No notes there - I absolutely loved everything we ordered which felt like the whole menu. My favorites, aside from the soup dumpling, were the pork chop fried rice & the dry pot cauliflower. The wait though was long and no where really to wait. We joined the waitlist at 5:30pm thinking that was early enough and ended up waiting an hour. It's not the worst but watching the servers bus the tables and set up was a little painful. They are very slow. Since they just opened, hopefully it'll improve! read more

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Background On Shop's Name: Xiao Long Bao has always been served in a bamboo basket called a 笼 Long. It is how Xiao Long Bao is cooked, carried, and shared. Yum Long takes its name from this simple idea. One Long is one basket of freshly steamed Xiao Long Bao, brought straight to the table. Steam rises, soup stays hot, and people lean in. Xiao Long Bao is meant to be enjoyed this way. Yum Long's Inspirations: Yum Long draws inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of the Jiangnan region, blending classic techniques with a modern and creative approach to Chinese cuisine. Chef Team's Experience: Our chef team brings experience from a variety of Chinese culinary backgrounds, allowing us to craft a menu that goes beyond a single regional style. From comforting, savory classics to spicier, vibrant flavors, each dish is thoughtfully designed to offer something for every palate while staying rooted in warmth, balance, and hospitality. Background On Visit: Had a craving for soup and dumplings. So I decided to drive to the shop after work one day. Wait Time: Wait time can be long during peak times. They have a reservation kiosk just for that when you first walk in. Luckily, there wasn't a wait when I arrived. Located/Parking: Located in the Atlantic Time Square Plaza. Restaurant is located next to Asayoru Maid Cafe. Parking can be found in the shared parking structure. Ambiance/Decor: Neat ambiance with modern furnishings. Service: Service was great. Staffers were patient, friendly, and offered great recommendations. Food didn't take long to come out. Food Of Choice: 1) Wonton Soup: Wonton's were okay, but the wrapper was relatively thin and long. Some of them fell apart and wasn't sealed properly 2) Shrimp and Pork XLB: Thought it was good, but the wrapper was relatively thin and some of them got stuck on steamer and broke trying to get it off of it. Yum Long For Thought: I wouldn't mind coming back to try their Dan Dan Noodles. read more

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I'm not sure, I could of sworn I wrote a review already. It's my first time here...and I thought it was fantastic!! It was a party of about 16 and more and service was awesome and our food was served at decent time and the taste of our dishes were so flavorful!! Great portion sizes and it was so nice and bright inside! Oh and I loved the fact they have water area for their customers outside as they are waiting to be seated. read more

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Back again, this time with two friends from the westside. The XLB is beautifully made, thin wrapper, filled with juicyiness....little pillows of flavor. 5/5 the scallion pancakes, thin crispy, not oily. 5/5 The Dan Dan noodles, spicy but not too spicy...noodles were long and unwieldy in a good way, my friends agree this might be the best Dan Dan noodle dish they ever ate. We also had the beef wrap, it was subtle, a little sweet...the addition of cilantro was perfect. Delishness to the nth...I usually don't eat this wrap in other dumpling places because the beef always smells and tastes like cow and/or cow tendon., but not this dish, it was yum yum y and presented beautifully. 5/5 Parking free. Our server was kind and allowed us our 3 hour lunch without giving us the bums rush. In fact, when I was waiting for the arrival of my friends, a server asked me if I wanted a cup of water while waiting. Yes please. Just a thoughtful place to dine in. Service iis excellent, friendly. read more

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came here on a Saturday around 5pm and was seated right away. The dinner rush came soon after. Our food came out fast and was fresh. I really liked the wasabi xlb, it was super different and juicy. All of the other dishes were great too! I would love to come back and try the other dry noodles because the zhajiang noodles were delicious. The chili oil they have on the side has a nice kick! The udon was also a fan favorite, Dessert xlbs were yummy. This place definitely holds its own against other popular soup dumpling spots. I'll definitely be back! read more

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~ food: dry pot cauliflower: 9/10 very tasty sichuan noodles with minced pork: 8/10 not spicy at all, but good noodle texture signature pork xlb: 10/10 lots of soup and delicious filling matcha mochi xlb: 2/10 it was so bad, lacked flavor and mochi was overly sticky would come back for the food just not the dessert.. ~ service: quick and friendly service ~ ambiance: warm and bright ambiance with lots of bright lighting ~ parking: plaza parking available read more

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The restaurant is located in the Plaza but you can see it from the street. There is a parking structure. You put you name on a wait list. The restaurant doesn't look too big but luckily we didn't have to wait long and seems they cook pretty fast as the dishes came out pretty quickly. Not sure tho if a party had just left our table. We were missing drinking cups then missing vinegar/soy sauce. They did bring it to us when asked and didn't look annoyed. We tried Dan Dan noodles, signature pork xiao long bao, beef xiao long bao, chicken and green beans, a Thai tea and the dessert sampler. Think I'm just used to pork xiao long bao. I didn't really care for the beef version. What surprised me the most was the dessert sampler. I almost didn't order it because it sounded weird but it turned out to be the best thing we ordered, unique and tasty. The vibes of the restaurant is nice. Has a modern luxury look. read more

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Came here on a Monday for lunch and was surprised by how busy it was. Unfortunately, the food definitely didn't live up to the expectations and the reviews that this place has received. Ordered the pork chop fried rice, signature xiao long bao, and the Dan Dan noodles, all of which were frequently ordered and recommended online. The xiao long bao was salty and lacked any other flavor. The Dan Dan noodles were probably the best dish and even that was dry and left much to be desired. However, the biggest disappointment was the pork chop fried rice. The rice was extremely bland and lacked any flavor other than soy sauce. To top things off, the pork chop was extremely dry and thin. Overall, I don't know how this place has received the praise it has gotten with the large selection of similar restaurants in the area. I would give this place a 2 star for the food, but I'll add another one for the modern interior and prompt service. read more

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Don't come here. Please. I don't want to wait long. Juhee was an amazing server, went above and beyond to make our dining experience incredible! We waited maybe 20 minutes on a Friday afternoon about 12pm. Once we sat down, food came out so quickly! All of the food was tasty and made well. Similar menu to DTF, but so much better!! I'll never go back to DTF. Price is good too! Smaller group ideal. Not the best for large groups especially if it's a long wait which can happen very quickly. shoutout to all the servers who were so kind, friendly, and helpful. Thanks to the chefs for working so hard. And one more special shout-out to our server Juhee for making our experience so memorable! read more

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Yum Long just opened recently in Monterey Park. There is a parking structure behind the business. After signing into the wait list, we were promptly seated within 20 minutes. The restaurant is new, very clean and nice looking. The staffs were very friendly and attentive during our visit. We ordered the Dan Dan Noodles w/ Minced Pork and the Shrimp & Sweet Corn Dumpling (8). The Dan Dan Noodles were a little salty for me. But the Shrimp & Sweet Corn Dumplings were so good! I like the Shrimp and Sweet Corn combination. We enjoyed that dish a lot. Saw some great items on the menu, will have to come back in the future to give those a try. read more

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I visited Yum Long with a friend on a Thursday afternoon, and I'm so glad it lived up to the hype! There wasn't too much of a wait, we were seated within 5 minutes of arriving and placing our names on the waitlist. We were also impressed by their attention to detail in regards to the cutlery and tableware. We got the cucumber salad, signature pork xlb, scallion oil noodles, and chili oil wontons. The signature pork xlb was very flavorful. The skin is a bit thicker than normal though, which personally is fine by me but i do prefer a thinner skin. The cucumber salad and chili oil wontons were sweeter than what I'm used to, but they are still very yummy nonetheless. The chili oil wontons were very interesting, since it comes with a thicker, peanut-flavored sauce as opposed to the thin chili oil sauces I'm used to. One of the standouts for me though was the chocolate banana xlbs. I'm not a bug banana-flavoring person, but these had an authentic banana taste due to the fact that they put a whole chunk of banana in there along with the chocolate sauce. It reminds me of my favorite childhood desserts, and it was my favorite dish of this meal. The only thing is that it is still clear that they're in their new opening stages, and entrees were coming out before appetizers, and dessert came before some of our entrees as well. However, I believe it will be an easy fix that comes with time and experience. Overall, I had a wonderful time at yum long and am very excited to try more of their dishes next time! read more

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I brought my family and had a great experience! There was a bit of a wait, but it was good that they texted me to let me know our table was almost ready. I liked their emotional support dumplings decor, and enjoyed that the staff was friendly and helpful while ordering. I tried the XLB, Dan Dan noodles, shredded chicken, green tea, dry pot cauliflower, sampler dessert and their Bbq Pork Bun. You HAVE to get the Cauliflower. The way they make it with the pork is so good. Delightful surprise. Their XLB was good and I also enjoyed the Dan Dan Noodle. This is definitely a spot I would drop by if I am in the area again. Looking forward to try some other things in the menu like their sweet and sour pork ribs. Until next time! read more

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Went on a Sunday night, wait was relatively 30 minutes not too long. The restaurant is small with limited seating but it has a nice modern atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. I was disappointed, the food didn't live up to the reviews I was reading prior on going I was really excited to try this new spot but food was but I still prefer DTF or paradise dynasty overall. Food was average overall, I think improvements can be made. The spicy wontons were a bit too rich the creamy sauce possible sesame or peanut sauce was way too overpowering. The soup dumplings had a very thin skin which I liked but several broke apart easily, taste wise thought the xiao long baos were the only dish I liked here. The Dan Dan noodles were flavorful but on the salty side and I wish there had been a bit more noodles for the amount of sauce. Overall the ambiance and serve were the highlights. The food didn't quite wow me, so I'd say I'm 50/59 on whether I'd return. read more

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Came here for lunch with a friend today. Arrived before they opened and we were greeted promptly by the wait staff. This restaurant is located at the Atlantic Times Square (with the AMC Theatres and Daiso) Plaza and is directly across the street from the GW Supermarket. Parking was convenient and easy since they have a nice large underground garage for the plaza. Liked that the wait staff provided water and a covered pitcher of water for refilling without us requesting it. Nice touch. We ordered the following: 1) Chicken Xiao Long Bao (4.25/5) $9.99 The skin was thicker but the meat filling had good texture and flavor 2) Pork & Napa Cabbage Dumplings - Boiled (4/5) $10.99 Was decent but a bit bland. 3) Dan Dan Noodles w/ Minced Pork (4.5/5) 10.99 Decently priced and yummy. 4) Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet (4.5/5) $15.99 Delicious but the portion for this dish was smaller than expected Overall, the food was pretty good and I would definitely return to try other menu items in the future. The atmosphere was nice as the restaurant is nicely decorated, well-ventilated and the wait staff was prompt and polite. Recommended 4.5/5 read more

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It's nice that businesses are returning to Atlantic Times Square, and this is a pretty good addition. I'm a big fan of the Dan Dan noodles. The beef noodle soup was good too, though I would've preferred a different type of noodle. The beef wrap was nice and crisp, and the XLBs were filled with soup. Overall, this is a solid restaurant. Maybe it's because it's a new spot or because it was a Saturday, but I would recommend coming at a different time to avoid the line. I waited almost an hour. read more

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Really good dumpling spot that just opened up in the area!! All the dumplings were very juicy and the dumpling skin was perfect texture. There was a bit of a wait on a Saturday lunch time but it went by really fast. The food came out really fast and the servers were nice and efficient. read more

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The pork xiaolongbao was amazing (5/5). I'd come back just for this. Both the skin and the filling tasted light and aromatic. You know how some places make the dough too thick and the top tastes like dry play-doh? Not this place! Get their matcha/cheese dessert xiaolongbaos if you're looking for something sweet. A big plus. None of the other pork dishes had that strong pork smell. Sounds like a low bar, but a lot of these newer dim sum/xiaolongbao spots in 626 don't seem to prep the pork properly. Service was great and the food came out relatively quick. read more

Yum Long - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

This location used to be a revolving sushi place. The inside is modern looking. Got there an hour after it opened on a Friday and there was only one party ahead of us but it was still a wait. There's no real room to wait indoors too which kinda sucks cause it's so hot now. We got a few dishes to try: - Xiao Long Bao - the signature one was actually pretty good. It's probably the best next to Ding Tai Fung. The wrapping isn't as thin but it's pretty darn close, at least the best dupe I've had and I've tried all those places ppl hype about. It is kinda pricey though - 6 for $10 - Chicken Xiao Long Bao - husband was excited to get these since he doesn't eat pork and so he misses out a lot so it was nice there was a chicken option. However, he didn't like the filling. He said it wasn't excited ground and it just was a weird texture. - Three delight steamed dumplings - it was just chives, shrimp and pork. Counting chives as a delight third ingredient seemed kinda scammy but whatevers. It tasted fine. Kinda like our homemade dumplings. So it was good but just not worth the price. - Pan fried pork dumplings - good and a great lattice but it wasn't juicy so I prefer the ones at Mandarin Noodle Deli - Chicken fried noodles - they're udon noodles with a good amount of chicken and bok choy. There was some onion and green onions in there as well. It was good but kinda salty. Needed to add vinegar for a little more balance. - Scallion pancakes - hard pass. Super thin and oily. They were crispy but you're literally just eating sheets of oil and it felt like that. I couldn't even finish one piece. - Chocolate Strawberry Dumplings - I normally don't like the sweet dumplings but these were pretty good. Hazelnut chocolate filling and a fresh strawberry piece. The strawberry was really hot so be careful. Service was fairly quick once we got seated. My water cup was dirty though so that was a con. Also, when I paid, the waitress left the machine tethered around her body so it was awkward to enter the trip and sign when it's still attached to someone. The biggest con though was when we finished and paid and were just finishing up our waters, a waitress came by and pretty much asked us to leave cause there were people waiting. Like seriously, we literally just paid. We weren't sitting there for even 5 minutes after we paid. I think that's really in poor taste. We've worked in service and you usually would tactful ask parties if they needed anything else so people get the hint, not just ask them to leave. It felt totally like you ate, we got your money so now get out. Super rude. Overall, the place was good but not worth the place or the treatment. read more

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I had such a lovely time at Yum Long Dumpling. To be fair, there were a couple of hiccups with service.. our server forgot a few things, took a little while to bring some items, and our dessert was accidentally sent out right away. We asked for it to be re-steamed and it ended up taking about 20 minutes. But they were busy and still fairly new, so we let it slide. I'm also a server so I get it... atleast the food is good!! The food was the star of the show. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and I thought it was noticeably cheaper than Din Tai Fung while delivering great taste. My favorites were the Snow Crab dumplings, the Clay Pot Cabbage, and the Egg Yolk Shrimp those were absolutely amazing. The Dan Dan noodles were good, but if you're trying to narrow down your order, they're probably skippable. I also wasn't a fan of the dessert sampler. And if you order the beef rolls, eat them quickly while they're hot.. they're definitely best fresh... not cold like when I had them (flavor there coldness not) Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience, and I'd happily come back to try more of the menu. Ps they give out a free XLB if you get a green one in the middle How fun!!! I'll def be back read more

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There have been quite a few new restaurants opening up near me. Yum Long seemed to have flavors reminiscent of Din Tai Fung, as others have suggested. As Din Tai Fung is quite popular, I decided to come to Yum Long to give the restaurant a try. My family and I came as soon as the restaurant opened, which was around 11 AM. We were the first customers and we were seated quite quickly. The staff are super attentive, nice, and answer questions confidently. The menu is medium sized but there are enough items on the menu to get a variety. We ended up sharing pork chop fried rice, seafood noodles, and pan fried dumplings. The pan fried dumplings were solid. Not the best I've had in SGV, but the soup was there and the dumplings were made fresh. The seafood noodle soup had a very clear broth that was not too strong or overpowering. There was a solid amount of seafood. The pork chops in the pork chop rice were crispy, but the pork was a bit dry. The fried rice was solid but I wish it had a bit more wok hei. Overall, solid restaurant, portions a bit smaller, prices a bit higher. read more

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So I was recently in the area and I was thinking of having a party here but before that I figured I'd give it a try before taking a bunch of friends here for lunch. We started out ordering the beef chow fun which was nice and tasty for my mom who has trouble eating these days so the noodles were just right for her. I asked for a knife to cut up the beef to smaller pieces for her to eat and we both enjoyed the noodles together. As for the dumplings they were underwhelming. They were just okay as it tasted fine but nothing to write home about. My mom had better ouch eating the steamed buns over the fried ones but in general anyone can eat it with no issues. I wish they had something fantastic mixed in with the pork dumplings which brought out the flavor more. Service was on point and the meal got served to us fairly quickly. If you want to eat here log into Yelp and get on the waitlist before arriving as it gets busy. Plenty of underground parking here. read more

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I'm always interested in trying these "DTF dupes", and actually wound up liking the food here more than I thought I would. We arrived around 6pm and even though it said there was a waitlist (Yelp tablet) and a paper saying 25 min, the wait was only ~5 min at the time. We were seated but didn't get a server for a bit, which gave us time to figure out what we wanted to try from their sizable menu. Wound up ordering a few of the same items we'd usually get at DTF to see how it compares--pork chop fried rice, two longs of XLB, sweet & sour ribs, and a pan-fried cabbage and pork dumpling. The most noticeable difference is the food is seasoned much more heavily (not salty) than DTF, with strong spices etc. The rice, XLB, and dumplings are all quite delicious, while the pork chop and ribs aren't really my thing. The pork & shrimp was better than the pork XLB, and the dumplings had an interesting flavor that reminded me of lapcheong. The wok items are huge, was mildly shocked by the size of the pork chop rice when it came out. Restaurant is fairly small so if you go at peak times, definitely expect a real wait. Free parking in the underground garage. read more

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The signature pork XLB is as close as you can get to Ding Tai Fung. It comes with 6 juicy XLB so it's perfect portion for 1 person! We also ordered many other dishes like the vegetable fried rice and dumpling. It was very delicious and fulfilling. I wish they had frozen dumplings because they make great dumplings and XLB! Will be back very soon! Excellent service! read more

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Date of Visit: 6/6/26 Time of Visit: 12:30pm My wife and my in-laws ate lunch at the new dumpling restaurant in Monterey Park, and it was pretty darn amazing. My wife found out about this restaurant only a week ago on social media, and the main draw was that it's supposed to similar quality to DTF (Din Tai Fung), but priced cheaper. We ordered a variety of dishes, which obviously included their Xiao Long Bao (juicy pork dumpling), and was truly great. The skin was very thin and the soup inside the dumpling was very hearty. The taste of pork was not overpowering, either. My other favorite item we ordered was the scallion pancake. The outside was perfectly crispy and each bite was pure deliciousness with great green onion flavor. The service we received was top notch as well. Our waitress was always very attentive to our requests and regularly would check on our table. The interior decor was modern and bright, which is also quite the contrast with DTF, which each location tends to be a bit darker inside. Overall, our party of 4 paid an an average of about $25/pp, which is a great deal for the quality of food we received. We will definitely be coming back here the next time we out in the SGV. read more

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Went here Saturday at 1:45pm and still had to wait over 1 hr to be seated. Not worth the wait and here's why: We ordered garlic bok choy, dan dan noodles, salt and pepper fish filet, pork xiao long bao, beef roll, and 3 delight dumplings. Forgot to take pics of dumplings, xlb, and beef roll. Bok choy tasted pretty basic, expensive for what it is since the green bok choy is usually cheaper at supermarkets Dan dan noodles, small portions and pretty dang salty. Only thing I liked was the noodle texture. Fish filet was not bad, batter is pretty good and had good flavor Beef roll, disappointing due to small portions and flavor did not have wow factor. I guess only thing good about it was that it wasn't very greasy Dumplings were not bad, no notes here Xlb is good, the skin is slightly chewy and broth is clear and savory. Portions are small. Would I come back? Maybe, but only if there was no wait. I don't think the food quality justified the long wait or the prices. Nothing was bad, but aside from the xlb and fish filet, most dishes felt pretty average and portions were smaller than expected. Probably wouldn't wait over an hour for this again. Side note, interior is pretty nice. They also have finer utensils and dinnerware. read more

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Thank you to Yelp for introducing me to this place and letting me sample the food. They ran out of the Thai tea and lemon peach green tea, so I wasn't able to try them. Overall, this place was great! I would definitely come back. It's reasonably priced and tasted good. The restaurant is clean and I enjoyed the decorations/style. The staff were sweet, but they kept forgetting things. They forgot to bring out our bowl of rice, so we didn't get it until we were halfway through our meal. Additionally, everyone got their xiao long bao before we did...even tables that were seated well after us. When we asked about it, they had clearly forgotten our order or something had gone wrong on their end. The check also needed approval, which took a little while, but I could tell the server felt really bad since this was the third issue they had run into with our table. Dan Dan Noodles ($10.99) - Slippery, thin noodles with a sauce that has a bit of spice. Not a lot of meat, but it came out quickly. Contains peanuts. I would get this again!! BBQ Pork Buns ($5.99) - Came out super hot. The buns were fluffy, and the filling was tasty. You can really taste the sweetness and BBQ flavor. Sweet and Sour Pork ($14.99) - Crispy and perfectly seasoned. It's not overly sweet and has a great sauce-to-meat ratio. Also came out piping hot. Dessert Sampler ($12.99): I'm definitely biased since I don't enjoy sweet xiao long bao. The taro xiao long bao was the best one out of the sampler. It was sweet and pasty with a slightly grainy texture. The flavor wasn't overbearing, which I liked. On the other hand, I was not a fan of the cheese xiao long bao. It tasted like nacho cheese or kraft mac and cheese sauce inside of a dumpling. The filling was very liquidy and just wasn't for me. The chocolate ones weren't my favorite either, but again I'm not a sweet tooth when it comes to dessert dumplings. read more

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I'm going to give them some grace since they recently opened but the food was quite subpar contrary to expectations. Upon arrival, we put our name on the waitlist and it was about a 15-20 min wait for a large party. The ambiance is very nice, it's a modern and classy spot. The service was friendly and although we got an incorrect dish, they made sure to fix it. Prices are decent and portions sizes are good. We were interested in trying the Wasabi Pork XLB, but they were sold out of it for the day. -Signature XLB - 2/5. This was a bit bland, the juice was lacking in flavor. -Pork & Shrimp XLB - 3.5/5. This tasted better than the Signature XLB. -Pan Fried Three Delight Dumplings - 3.5/5. Tasty, the flavor wasn't bad. -Dan Dan Noodles - 3.5/5. Decent flavors. -House Special Stir Fried Noodles - 3.5/5. Decent flavors again for this other noodle dish. -Pork Chop Fried Rice - 2.5/5. I think this has potential, but the flavors were not present in either the fried rice or the pork chops. Add some more seasoning! -Scallion Oil Crispy Pancake - 2/5. Meh, could've done without it. -Chili Oil Wontons - 3/5. This was alright, but I definitely had better. -Fried Green Beans - 4/5. This was my friend's favorite dish for the whole meal lol. Garlic Baby Bok Choy - 3/5. Okay, good to add some more veggies for the meal. Overall, I think they can work on improving the flavors for a couple of their dishes. There are a couple of unique options for the XLBs and their noodles and fried rice selection is also good. Therefore, I hope they continue to improve as I think this restaurant has potential. read more

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Good food, nice modern ambiance, and nice service! Waited about half an hour. The portion sizes are mixed but for a party of 3 we got to try a few dishes, overall everything was very well balanced flavor profile wise. I just need to try the Xiao Long Bao next time around! Prices are fair for the most part. No huge wow factor. Cleanliness of the table was not the best. read more

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