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    Zui Xiang Yuan

    3.9 (301 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    pork and leek dumplings
    Katherine T.

    came on a friday around 5 and my boyfriend and i were the only ones there so we were seated right away! server was kind and everything came out super quickly. inside had a good amount of seating and everything looked clean. beef roll (4/5) - really good and chewy, i liked the amount of sauce it had and the meat was nice and thin. it was a good balance of everything. spicy wontons (4/5) - these had a peanut sauce, which the server informed us about as we ordered. i really enjoyed it, not your typical chili wontons. good tingle from the mala and the wontons were very soft. pork and leek open dumplings (5/5) - these were so yummy! even though both ends were open they were super juicy. i liked the corn starch bottom, it added a nice texture along with the chewy dumpling skin. cucumber salad (3/5) - good and refreshing but i could do without it next time. very garlicky, which i enjoyed. overall i'd definitely come back! there was such a wide variety of dumplings/buns that i'd like to try. they totally deserve a higher rating here, very solid food!

    Oscar B.

    Had a recent visit here. The food was not bad but was nothing to write home about. The broth in the beef noodle soup needed more flavor. A few years ago, this place used to be better and was one of the best places for beef noodle soup but not anymore. They do have meat pies here which were decent and are not too commonly found at other restaurants in the area.

    Scallion Pancake
    Joelle L.

    My family's go to for Northern Style dumplings and noodle soup dishes in the SGV. This spot has been very reliably delicious over the past 8+ years we've been going and it's still delicious. Located in a strip mall with a good sized parking lot that can get busy because of the other businesses. Service is typically fast and efficient, and our go tos are pan friend pork dumplings, pan fried bun, scallion pancake, Sour Cabbage Pho and Hot and Sour Noodles. We order these every time and always leave satisfied. I love the food here.

    Cold chicken noodle with sesame sauce

    It has been a while since I came here. This time no beef noodle soup but: 1. Wonton in chili oil: It has peanut sauce, garlic, chopped green onion. I added some more chili oil from the table and it was delicious 2. Zui-xiang-yuan bao-zi(bun): The filling is marinated pork and...can't tell the veggie, i think it's finally chopped mushroom. This is juicy and love the dough, soft and fresh. Good buns 3. Guo-tie(pan fried dumplings): I ordered pork with cabbage. Very good. And add some vinegar, yummy. Again, the restaurant consistently makes good and delicious food. So it's a must try. Lastly, this time, I bought frozen buns (pork) and I will update review once I try it.

    Kunous K.

    Very authentic northern China buns and dumplings. pan fried buns and Chinese chives pockets are my favorite. There is only one server for the entire dining room, he did his best bust still a bit overwhelmed. Not much decor for the place, but practical and fit the theme.

    Allen C.

    Fair prices and friendly service but a little slow; we were here on a Saturday around 1pm and was seatted right away. The food tastes above average, not overly salty.

    Condiments per table and sanitizer.
    Cindy S.

    I had another place in mind but didn't feel like waiting on a busy weekend, so I ended up here at Zui Xiang Yuan. No wait time, empty restaurant on a weekend. I tried the Chinese beef pie, dumplings, beef noodle soup, beef rolls, cucumber salad ; the pictures looked great here so I thought why not. Bottom line is I didn't love the food here, but it wasn't terrible just not great. Service was friendly. No frills mom n pop shop I was hoping to love. Beef Pie: Very Bland. Sauce didn't help. Heavy msg aftertaste. Beef Noodle Soup: A very light broth similar to a light chicken broth mixed with beef. Needed more aromatics, the tender beef and soup had a unpleasant smell. Pork n Chives dumplings: juicy but bland. Sauce couldn't save it. Thick skin. Beef Roll: not enough sauce and veggies. Bland and very oily. Cucumber Salad: was ok. It was room temp. Probably better cold.

    Dan Dan noodle
    Joe W.

    We ordered this Dan Dan noodle The flavor is good BUT Its extremely salty. I can only eat a little bit and I felt lightheaded after. (Due to my high blood pressure) Not recommended if you have similar health issues

    Peijean T.

    Authentic, lowkey restaurant serving Taiwan/Mandarin food that makes you feel like you're eating at your family's house. We came here because we were craving Beijing-style meat pies and they did not disappoint. We also enjoyed excellent handmade dumplings and noodles. All the food was piping hot and very fresh. They also sell huge bags of frozen dumplings that you can take home. We tried their spicy Taiwan-style beef noodle soup, which was delicious. I was surprised there was no one there when we went, but I liked how there wasn't a wait and this place feels like a well-kept secret among locals who want authentic dumplings and Chinese food.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: family style restaurant for comfort food, bright and clean inside Service: super friendly and provided useful suggestion Food: plenty choices for dumplings, bun and noodles Steamed Pork Bun - ***** 6pcs, ingredients inside the bun are pre-cooked pork meat, one of their speciality, very tender and juicy, highly recommend Spicy Sweet Potato Noodles - **** very sour and spicy, opening appetite, recommend Beef Meat Pie - ***** 4pcs, pan fried flat pie, crunchy outside and juicy inside, highly recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, about $25 per person for a very fulfilling meal

    Preserved Egg with Tofu
    Teeling L.

    Food: Service: Ambiance: We used to come here a lot before Covid. I think they have changed the ownership now. Food is not as great as they used to be and the menu is very limited. The beef tendon noodle soup was good but the tendons were little taught and chewy. Chinese style leek and pork pie was bland. Out of all 3 dishes, we only like their preserved eggs with tofu. Do not expect any good service here! Parking in this plaza is very difficult. It's worth mentioning that they are dishonest because I bought 2 bags of frozen dumplings, it's tax free and pay by cash only. The lady insisted to add on my bill after I told her that I will pay cash for my meal, so I actually paid taxes on the frozen dumplings too. I was in a hurry to go so I didn't realize it until later. It's not a lot of money so I didn't bother to go back but they surely have lost a good customer here.

    Little dumplings and pork pancake
    Jamie L.

    Came here for breakfast and tried multiple dishes! Had a few items: the little dumplings (size of a thumb) was super cute, pork pancake, pork sticky rice roll, spicy noodles, and ice soy milk. The restaurant was very homey and had authentic Chinese breakfast food. My favorite go to has to be the spicy noodles, ice soy milk, and pork pancakes since it was so crispy and juicy.

    Inside the Pork, Shrimp, and Sea Cucumber dumpling ($32/50 pcs). Bought these frozen and cooked at home. 8/13/2022
    Sandra L.

    I made a quick stop at Zui Xiang Yuan to buy their Pork, Shrimp, and Sea Cucumber frozen dumplings. They were the juiciest tasty dumplings I've ever had from local dumpling shops! They make their filling and dumpling wrappers in house. I love how there is a bite to their dumpling wrapper - it's like eating al dente noodles. What they offer in the restaurant for dine-in is also offered frozen so you can purchase them to cook on your own. Each bag of frozen dumplings comes in 50 pieces and the price varies depending on the filling you get. For the Pork, Shrimp, and Sea Cucumber, it was $32 a bag. You can pan fry them, boil them, or steam them. Each dumpling was filled to the brim and you can see/taste the individual ingredients (shrimp, pork, and sea cucumber)! This is my new favorite place for homemade dumplings!

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