Jacqui Y.

Another awesome find! So happy we got there right before the dinner rush! Food was amazing! XLB wrapper was nice and thin and the flavors of the soup and the filling were perfect! We got the cucumbers, shredded chicken with black truffle (this was good but we were saying we could not taste the black truffle even if you see a lot of it mixed in), cold sesame noodles with shredded chicken- a MUST!! This was my favorite dish of the night aside from the XLB- we ordered their signature and the pork and shrimp soup dumplings and devoured everything easily! I could totally finish an order myself! Truly delicious! We also got the pork chop fried rice- pork was flavorful but a little tough- din tai fung makes it just a tad better with the ultra tender pork. Rice was very good however. The salt and pepper fish fillet was awesome too! Dip the fish in the vinegar and ginger sauce for added tang!! So good! Their green beans with minced meat was so so good too! The chocolate and banana dumplings were a nice finish. Will definitely try their dessert sampler next time. Overall, our dishes were on point with flavor. Serving size was great- bigger portions compared to Din Tai Fung and the price was definitely more affordable. Restaurant was beautiful, clean and the servers were great! Another place to add to our rotation for sure!

Iris K.

Usually very busy! This popular Xiao Long Bao spot has a nice menu including appetizers and noodles and alcoholic drinks in addition to a variety of dumplings. We joined the Long Time Friends club and got a free order of Signature XLB which tasted amazing - very delicate skin and a flavorful soup inside. The Beef Wrap Pancake is good but the beef is cold inside. Would definitely come back and try some other menu items

Dorothy C.

SERVICE: I want to start off saying that we love Juhee. She is the best! So attentive, so friendly, and truly gives great suggestions and makes sure you have everything you need. Water is already waiting for you to start with. Food came out fast and hot. -------- AMBIENCE: The interior is gorgeous. The decor is classy and themed around xiao long bao with delicate browns and beiges that are both comforting and elegant. --------- FOOD: We were last here around the opening days and the menu has changed a bit since then. There are several new items added across the board and sadly they removed the sweet and sour pork ribs which I really wanted to try. Everything we've had here is delicious and we always look forward to the next visit. I wish I had more stomach for all of it as I want to try more things but we keep coming back to some favorites. Dan Dan noodles with minced pork - I love the flavor but I order it with sauce on the side to control the spice. The noodles are thin but wonderfully chewy Pan fried pork and napa dumplings - Juicy and crisped with that dumpling crust Xiao Long Bao - Had the pork ones and they're really good. Not as thin and saggy like another popular chain but not a go to for me here. There're so many other great dishes Hot and Sour Soup - Prepared a little light on the vinegar intentionally so you can adjust to your liking Sweet Corn Soup - Sweet with a lot of delicate flowered egg Braised pork belly - Such sticky tender good fatty pork. Love the side of quail eggs. Make sure to eat it with some rice Braised beef noodle soup - Easily one of the best. The amount of tender beef you get in that bowl is mind blowing. Note that sometimes the noodles can be a bit too al dente so just let them know if you want them otherwise Chocolate Strawberry Xiao long bao - I'm usually not into gimmicky desserts but this one really works. Im not personally so fond of the other flavors (had the sampler before) but the warm chocolate blended with the tart strawberry is so delicious! --------- For the owner/staff: This last time we came, the water had a weird taste. Maybe there was an issue with filtration or a funny taste in the ice.

Vicky Q.

Right when you walk in, there's a sign that tells you how long the wait time is. I appreciate that so it gives guests a head ups for waiting times. We went on a Friday weekday for lunch and it was still relatively crowded, so plan accordingly and get on the waitlist to avoid long waits, especially on weekends. The stand outs were the scallion oil noodles, crab XLB, and rice cakes! Staff were friendly and attentive plus the decor is impressive and made for a pleasant dining experience. There's a lot of competition in the area--but the food, atmosphere, and good service make it worthwhile to come back!

Francine L.

Yum Long located in the city of Monterey Park is one of those places that is pretty new and many have been talking about it. So one afternoon decided to pop on by and enjoy it with a party of five. The menu has plenty of options. We decided to order a bunch of different things and share them between all of us. We ordered a few different dumplings from steamed to fried. Had the beef noodle soup and the sweet and sour soup. These two were my favorite and it is bold in flavor. The beef was also very tender in the beef noodle soup. We ordered the dessert one which each color was a different flavor. Very unique and if you like a blend of sweetness this could be something to order after your food.

Linda H.

I have been waiting to try Yum Long and I was not disappointed. Seating is limited but adequate. Please plan appropriately and it's geared towards groups of 4 or less. Thankfully for our group of 6, even though the wait was a bit long, they have ice water at the door to help keep you hydrated. The service was really top notch and hats off to the staff to keep the all your needs met quickly and the empty plates cleared with hardly any notice. The food was really top notch and I expected the serving size to be on the smaller side but was pleasantly surprised to find that the servings are very generous. The braised beef noodles had perfectly chewy but tender noodles, very generous amount of beef, great broth, and even had the chopped preserved mustard greens which are not common. Cucumber salad had a great presentation and you know it's good because everyone gets it. Chicken salad (shredded chicken with scallion oil) was chef's kiss and definitely don't want to miss this. Garlic bok choy also a must. Just the right amount of garlic and bok choy very tender. Very fresh tasting. We also got the sampler dessert xiao long bao and they were all excellent.

Ulises R.

We arrived right at 11:00 AM when they opened the doors. The restaurant was beautiful, with a nice, relaxing atmosphere. Our waitress, JUHEE, was amazing! She was very friendly and took the time to explain how everything worked. They also offer a free membership program, where you can earn points every time you order, which is a great bonus. Within about five minutes, our food was served--super fast! Everything had amazing flavor and tasted delicious. We had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. We will definitely be coming back again! Highly recommended!

Steven L.

Yummy and long experience! Dined in with family and had a good experience. The food was yummy but the wait was long! I can see why this place was so popular even during down times. It was busy yet not overwhelming during busy hours. Definitely will come by again but with reservations.

Katherine M.

I really wanted to love this restaurant like all the other reviewers, but sadly it fell short! I can start with the positives which were the yelp waitlist, wait time for food to come out and the overall price. But now let's get down to the negatives, the service! We arrived and were seated right away since we were on the waitlist (positive). Yet it took 10 minutes to even get a menu!! After looking over the menu it took another 10-15 minutes to get someone to take our order. Once the order was placed the food did come out quickly, however some of their dishes like the fried rice and noodles were very bland. Once we were finished eating it literally took 20+ minutes to get the server's attention so that we could get the check. The food was good, the stars were the xia long bao & the spicy wontons. But the service was very poor! One more thing, I understand that a baby changing table isn't a must in all bathrooms but atleast maintain it clean. The floors were wet and muggy! I had to change my baby on my lap and try not to slip on the wet floor.

Sharlene D.

It was pretty packed when I came. PSA: waitlist on Yelp before you come so you don't have to wait as long! I ended up waiting about 20 mins since I didn't know about the Yelp waitlist. Once we sat down service was quick. It seems like they are still understaffed and everyone was working pretty hard to attend all the tables. The decor inside was so nice and modern. The atmosphere was def a 10/10 for me. Parking would be in the garage nearby. Food overall was not bad. Some standouts and some meh. Juicy pork dumplings 9/10: this was one of the stand outs to me! The dumpling was super juicy and the soup was really sweet and flavorful. I just wish the spoons they have were bigger so I can't hold all the soup the dumpling had! Lol. Cucumber 6/10: these were good and flavorful but they were not marinated long enough. The flavor didn't seep into the cucumber like how I would like it. However it was a pretty big portion. The cucumbers were also a bit too thick for me. I think it would've been better if they were thinner and more sauce could penetrate through. Lots of potential tho since the sauce was delish! Fried rice with pork chop 9/10: another stand out! The seasoning on the pork chop was so good and was tender. It had a good crisp as well. The rice was also not too salty so it worked well w the nicely seasoning pork chop. Hot and sour soup 7/10: super large portion. Not the best I've had but it was pretty solid. Beef rolls 7/10: also so much potential but it didn't come out warm I also think it could use a bit more sauce since I was kind of dry. But that may also just be my preference. The flavor was good though. Popcorn chicken 6/10: I feel like there was too much batter. The flavor was also okay nothing extraordinary. Overall food was not bad. Service was quick but it was busy. The restaurant interior was really pretty!

Amy C.

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for the longest time! I had heard so many great things from my friends--they all said the xiao long bao here is even better than Din Tai Fung's, the dishes are more flavorful, and the portions are generous for the price. I had to see if it lived up to the hype! My best friend and I came on a Monday evening, and the wait was only about 10 minutes for a table of two. We ordered the Signature Pork Xiao Long Bao, Dan Dan Noodles with Minced Pork, Pan-Fried Pork Buns, Beef Wrap Pancake, Chili Oil Wontons, and the Dessert Xiao Long Bao Sampler. Everything came out surprisingly fast, and the servers were incredibly friendly and attentive throughout our meal. Overall, we had a great dining experience, and I'll definitely be coming back with my family--they're huge fans of good pork soup dumplings! (:

Jessica G.

Have been seeing multiple callouts before on Yumlong, calling out it's the affordable version of the well-known chain DTF (iykyk). The line looked overwhelming when we reached but fortunately it moved way faster than what's told to us on the estimated wait time. Like other typical Chinese resto, the space was pretty huge, able to accommodate big group size. We got their Wasabi Xiao Long Bao and Pan-Fried Pork and Shrimp dumplings. Both were luscious in their own way, serving different fillings and textures. The broth inside the XLB was rich and flavorful and the wasabi wasn't overpowering.

Sharon H.

Ordered to-go only and I'm impressed. I haven't had a chance to dine-in at Yum Long, but based off first impressions of ordering to-go, I would definitely come back. The restaurant has two kiosks for to-go orders. I ordered a few dumplings and the Dan Dan Noodles. I loved the Dan Dan Noodles because of the thin noodles. I'm used to eating Dan Dan with thick noodles and this was a nice change. My spice tolerance is pretty low and it wasn't spicy for me. The dumplings are also delicious. Their menu reminds me of Din Tai Fung. I haven't tried their dessert dumplings, but would come back for that next time! While I waited for my to-go order, the waiters gave me a cup of water and offered me a seat at a table. They were so kind and friendly. The restaurant is clean and organized. Definitely coming back!