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    mango mule & piña colada boba cocktails
    Jade L.

    I have been coming to 18 Folds for 4 years, and it used to be consistently good with a dynamic menu of cool fusion dim sum and entrées. I would bring friends for a nice meal with cute ambience and boba cocktails. However, on my most recent visit on Friday night, I noticed the quality was significantly worse than before. The menu had changed significantly, and the only thing that seemed to have remained the same was the boba cocktails, which still tasted fine. The rest of what we ordered (pork soup dumplings, pork & chive Sichuan style dumplings, garlic string beans, and chili garlic wings) was really disappointing. The pork xlb lacked flavour, as if an ingredient were omitted in preparation. Even Trader Joe's frozen pork xlb when reheated have more flavour. The pork and chive Sichuan style dumplings were not spicy at all, and the filling was so bland as if no salt or any other spices were added. The garlic string beans were saturated in garlic chunks, and I had to wipe off most of them. What remained were limp green beans. They would've been more palatable if the amount of garlic were reduced and the dish weren't over-reliant on the garlic chunks. Finally, the chili garlic wings were terrible. The wings were the worst item we ordered. The breading was too thick, not very crispy, and had zero Asian flavour. Even KFC wings, which I haven't had since I was a kid, couldn't be this bad. It's unfortunate 18 Folds has changed so much for the worse over the years in terms of menu items and quality of food. Really hope it reverts to its original menu and higher food standards eventually, but as of now, I will no longer recommend it.

    Menu
    Liz M.

    The service was great. The staff was knowledgeable a d helpful. The soup was a little bit less than I expected in flavor but it was still good. I loved the tofu and mushrooms in it. The sticky ribs were deliciously crispy. Instead of the sauce, I asked for their spicy Carolina Reaper oil. Perfection!! It is a beautiful relaxing little spot in the very busy area!

    Lychee mocktail - so refreshing
    Vanessa C.

    18 Fold sits just outside of the Anaheim Packing District. The food was good. We had pork soup dumplings that were amazing. The spicy pork wontons, were really good but the pork was in the sauce and not inside the wonton. Super tasty if you like chives. The most interesting thing we ordered was the pork fired rice. We expected pork fried rice with chunks of pork, rice and veggies. This was seasoned rice with garlic and butter with a pork bone with meat. It was so, so good. I highly recommend it. The patio is super cute and airy. They have these great lamps hanging with multicolor and it is so inviting and perfect for photos.

    Tuan N.

    The ambience was great with all the windows and lanterns and they have heat lamps for outdoor seating. Front of house was friendly but their kitchen was slow so come prepared to wait. However, the food that came out was delicious. The hot and sour soup was packed with so much flavor and ingredients. The spicy wonton was my favorite and had the right amount of heat. Garlic noodle was so-so but large portions. The sausage fried rice was cooked well with the wok hei flavor. The chicken bao platter was also a hit and came with a half chicken so plenty of food. They also have a little shop area with toys and snacks that can be purchased. Overall it was good just wished the food came out in a more timely manner.

    Garlic Green Beans
    Caitlin N.

    We came to 18 Folds on a Tuesday night for dinner. Before arriving, we looked up when the next reservation time would be available and there wasn't one until 8 PM. With this in mind, we thought we'd have to wait for a table, but when we got there, we found the restaurant was nearly empty. The host greeted us when we arrived and since we had no reservation, he shared with us that we would have to either sit at a table outside or at one specific table inside since the other ones were reserved. We opted to eat outside since it was a beautiful day and he brought us menus for us to look at. once we were seated, a gal brought us some waters, and then we were left alone for quite a bit of time. We thought they had forgotten about us since we were at the farthest table outside from the entrance, but after about 10 minutes, our waitress came to take our order. We opted to try their green beans, spicy shrimp, wontons, garlic noodles, and their hot honey chicken baos. The green beans arrived rather quickly, and so did the spicy shrimp wontons. Both were really good question! Then we have the garlic noodles which my one year-old daughter devoured! Last and certainly not least, the hot honey chicken baos arrived, and this was the star of the show. The chicken was fried and so juicy and crunchy. I highly recommend you try their hot honey chicken baos the next time you go! We did think it was rather strange that they had so many "reserved" tables for reservations when we only saw two couples arrive and three couples leave during our entire meal (which ended around 7:30). Nevertheless, we had a fantastic meal at 18 Folds.

    Hot honey chicken
    Leslie K.

    Visited on a weekend around 6 PM. The space wasn't crowded, which was a plus. We started with drinks -- a mango mule and a beer. While both were enjoyable, they weren't a great value. The mule in particular was a bit weak and didn't quite deliver the punch you'd expect from a cocktail. For food, we ordered a variety of dishes. The garlic green beans were one of the highlights -- cooked well, very flavorful, and loaded with garlic in a way that worked. The spicy shrimp wontons were also solid, with a nice balance of heat and flavor. Unfortunately, the shu mai was underwhelming -- bland and lacking depth. We also tried the hot honey chicken bao dish, which came with steamed bao buns, crispy hot honey chicken, house pickles, and dipping sauces. A little assembly was required, but the components worked well together. The portion was generous, so it's best shared with at least three people. Flavor-wise, it was very good, though again, a bit pricey for only two people. Service was good. We were advised of preparation times (hot honey chicken takes a bit longer) for the dishes that we ordered but the dishes were brought out as completed in a reasonable amount of time. While there were some bright spots, we left feeling a bit disappointed. Might give it another try in the future, but not right away.

    Garlic Green Beans
    Rachel Y.

    Steamer Party Platter - each dumplings or dishes had ~ 4 pieces each. Super juicy and flavorful dumplings! It fed 3 females and we had left overs. Love love loved the garlic green beans, tasted similarly to din tai fung's but had more minced garlic added (which i LOVED) Anaheim packing parking, neighborhood parking, valet

    Chicken Wings
    Cathrine S.

    We love the spicy shrimp wontons! Can't recommend enough. They have a decent sized menu with cariousnitems including chicken and pork offerings, soups, dumplings, and appetizers.

    Shu Mai
    Cody P.

    The restaurant itself is so pretty, and that's about everything nice I have to say about this place. I actually really like the decorations. The lanterns are so pretty. I would love to use them as a backdrop for a photoshoot. I actually liked the shu mai, but I thought $15 for 8 was a bit criminal. Then the Chinese sausage fried rice came out, and I almost cried. The visual impact was jarring. Chinese sausage is supposed to be a dark red and a little oily. These sausages were burnt black to a crisp, shriveled, and were hard and dry. It was quite heartbreaking actually because they've been my favorite since childhood. The fried rice was bland as well. The service was slow and inattentive throughout the night as well. We were never checked up on. It took ages to put our order in. And I feel like the servers were avoiding eye contact with us, so it was so difficult to get their attention for things.

    Spicy shrimp dumplings (dragon wontons)
    Brittney G.

    You guys/girls/people.... The spicy shrimp dim sum was quite possibly the best dum sum I've ever had! The broth is even better. It's kind of a big deal. Came for the world food tour and can't wait to come back to try the regular menu. Everyone working was so nice despite the large crowd. The restaurant is super cute inside which usually means the food won't be great but I don't think that's the case here. I've passed by so many times coming to the packing house and should have come sooner.

    jodie m.

    Delicious! Eat on the patio Dog friendly and so good. Garlic shrimp and scwechwan dumplings! Yummmm

    Super adorable bevvy for the birthday boy!
    Carrie R.

    This was my first time here - we brought my son for his birthday - he comes here with his friends. The ambiance was great, the servers were really nice and the food was delish! I actually think I like this place better than DTF. We had a great selection of the appetizers - shu mai, chicken egg rolls, pork and chive pot stickers, and the most delicious green beans with garlic. Also, the pork fried rice was good. Super meaty, and a really good serving - plenty for all five of us. And I totally recommend that you not pass up having their house made fortune cookies - So light and tasty! Overall, our meal was a good value! I'm definitely coming back to try other dishes.

    Cindy C.

    I'm usually glass-half-full but if I'm being honest, I was quite disappointed with 18 folds. The ambiance is great as it's right in front of Anaheim Packing with beautiful decor, and a grassy area in the front. But of course, what's most important is the food. First of all, we ordered this steamed platter and it took 30-40 minutes even though we were the only table on a Thursday afternoon. None of the dumplings or fried foods were special. I could expect the same if I just defrosted/steamed frozen foods. I just don't think it was worth the money except the presentation. If you're in the area and really want to go to a beautiful restaurant with some Asian flavor, sure.

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    Ask the Community - 18 Folds

    Are they dog friendly?

    I think yes if you don't mind sitting at the patio area.

    Do they take reservations?

    They have a website for reservations.

    Are there any gluten free items on the menu or items that can be made gluten free?

    I think the chicken is dusted with rice flour or something because my gluten intolerant friend was able to eat the fried chicken and rice with no stomach issues! But double check with the kitchen

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes they do. There were several tables on their "patio" area that fit 2-4 people. One table looked like it fit a group of 6 people outside.

    Are there any vegan friendly options?

    Garlic Green Beans and Vegetarian Dumplings

    Are there any dishes where peanut oil is used?

    Why did you get rid of the Sticky Rice? 18 Folds did it do good, super bummed on my last visit.

    Do they always have bobamosa on their menu?

    Yes, they have two mango beer infused with guava and citrus. And the other is champagne with a layer of mango or strawberry popping boba

    Is this place vegetarian friendly... it didn't look very from the online menu? I do not eat seafood!

    Unless you want sticky rice and cucumbers I would say its not vegetarian friendly. You must also realize even if you order plan noodles the soup is more then likely to be meat based.

    What're your most recommended dishes?

    the 18 folds noodles are amazing!!!

    Are you open Memorial Day?

    Hello! Yes we are!

    Are the spare ribs pork or beef? I think of spare ribs as beef but double checking

    Pork

    When are they going to open?

    Hi Kristie! Thanks for inquiring! We will be soft opening May 18 - May 25 from 5 pm - 10 pm, and… 

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