Fantastic cuisine! Great service! Wonderful ambience! Incredible location! Would go again read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Pan fried pork dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

Amazing food and great service! Reminds me of taste in China. We'll definitely come back again.

The food and meals here is very delicious. Came here two times in a week. Very good service. The seats were comfortable and the place in general is cozy. read more

After picking a random place to eat, this is what came up. It's a block away from a new restaurant that has a huge line, which I want to try next time. But we just picked a bunch of random things to eat here. First, we got the wonton soup. The dish was really clean. The broth was clean and the wontons were surprisingly good. Next, the sticky rice wontons came out. I thought they would have more of a pork taste to them, since we were told that was an ingredient, but it just basically tasted like sticky rice in a wonton. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing. After that, they brought out to xiao long bao. These had a lot of soup in them that almost made the spoon overflow. I thoroughly enjoyed these a lot. Next were the Sheng Jian Bao, which had even more soup in them. They were absolutely amazing. This was the first dish that came with a dedicated sauce container, which kind of sucked though. I feel we should've had containers we could put our sauces in at the table, as there weren't any there for us to use. We had to put our sauces prior to this on our serving plate, which wasn't the best experience. After this came the beef roll covered in egg. This has a lot of flavor, but I think we ordered too much food at this point and could've done without it. The mochi red bean dessert was good but it has a texture that I've never experienced before with mochi. It was really slimy and unique, but my friend said he had that texture a lot in the Chinese food he ate before. But as a Korean, that was a new experience for me. Before tip, everything came out to like ~$60, which was insane. I didn't think I could get that much food for this. The service was great. You do have to wait a while for some dishes though, as there's only two people rolling out the dumplings. The ambiance is really cool too. I think this is the only time I'll ever talk about how neat a bathroom was. Anyway, looking forward to coming back here a lot. read more

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Get the crab and pork soup dumplings. The broth is rich and incredibly delicious. Seriously. They're better than DTF. The mochi cruller is an odd combination of sweet and savory--we tried the pork floss, which is sort of a cross between cotton candy and meat. I really enjoyed it, but my companion found the texture of the mochi difficult to get past. The egg pancake with smoked duck breast was good, but a little bland, probably because we ordered it mild. I'm guessing it has a lot more flavor if you order it spicier. But it's those soup dumplings I'm dreaming about. Go for the soup dumplings. We will be going again and trying more new things. And getting those soup dumplings. read more

Yummm this place is good! The standout dish was the oil noodles and also the pan fried dumpling. They were both FULL of flavor and the dumplings had so much juice inside whilst also having a perfectly crispy bottom. Walked in at 8pm on a Friday and didn't have to wait at all, but I think I got lucky since there was only one open table even though it was close to closing time. I can imagine this place gets packed during peak hours. Parking is okay only because there is a large parking structure a few minutes behind the restaurant! Prices are fair and food was good. I'll be back! read more

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The pan fried dumplings tho... Saw the reviews for this place and had to try it for ourselves. The shop itself is really cute. There was a horribly sour smell to the restaurant when we first walked in and a sleeping staff member at a table, so that initially threw off the vibe. Nonetheless we ordered from the QR code at the table, which was supplied with quite a few sauces, including a Shanghai worschester sauce, which I've never seen before. We got the crab and pork soup dumplings and the pan fried pork dumplings. Crab and pork definitely tasted most like crab, but the soup was souping, overflowing when you popped the hole in the dumpling, and was so hot and flavorful. The absolute star was the pan friend soup dumplings. Holy shit..... so full of juicy, hot soup, that was so flavorful and delicious. By far the best I've had. Staff was attentive and nice, outside of the one sleepy staff, but would and will be back for the dumplings. read more

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Finally had a chance to visit Auntie Qiu's as it's been on my list for a while. First impressions, the inside is decorated nicely with plenty of seating. Service was also good, very attentive and answered all our questions. As for the food let's get into it: - Pan Fried Pork Buns (7/10) I heard they were know for these, we just thought they were okay. - Crab Roe Noodles (8/10) Probably our favorite dish, especially on a hot day. Highly recommend. - XLB Pork (7/10) These were good but I've had better at other places. - Bok Choy (9/10) Not pictured but highly recommend getting this as a side. One of the better Bok Choy side dishes I've had. Overall it was a good experience. Would I go again? I think once is enough, a lot of other places to try in the area . read more

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Delicious food and good service overall! I just wish they had steamed or fried rice in the menu. The drinks we got were super refreshing as well, totally loved the flavors from Yuzu Jasmine and Peach Oolong. Don't forget to get cold soy milk as well. Sunday lunch time can be super busy and the whole environment can be overstimulating for some. read more

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I wanna say this Chinese cafe focuses more on Shanghainese or Northern China food. The space feel retro, but modern and sleek at the same time. The service is quick and friendly. Coming here on a weekend evening, you can tell this place is wildly popular. We came in on the early side and there was a sign up and about a 15-20 min wait. The turnover is pretty quick though as the food comes out pretty fast after you order. Of course we ordered the Shanghai style pan fried dumplings (one of my favorite bites across any cuisine). We also ordered xiao long bao or soup dumplings as well as a black sesame cruller, a noodle dish (think it was crab), and a fish dish. All to share family style. Everything tasted as good as it was presented! And there are so many options on the menu, where I'd love to return often to try more items. I got some soy drink to wash it all down. Just a fun, vibrant place for a great meal. read more

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Wow, well this kinda late since we been coming here but somehow never - ever leave a review. I finally figure out why. We always ate so much that I passed out. Smoke duck - Amazing Shanghainese wontons- damn good Crabs Roe noodles - really really good Shanghai Fried buns - legit must have Tofu's soup - yep another one to go please Pancakes with smoke ducks - go for it Egg rolls - looks and taste as good as pictured then some Scallion noodles - yup must have too Just realized that I forgot to take pictures on some food again with forgetfulness that happened when you are at Auntie's Qiu kitchen. Trust me. It's soooooo good and see their ratings, 4 stars for Chinese kitchen in Alhambra area is like a Michelin starred restaurant in NY read more

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Wow, this spot is definitely a must try! Came on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty busy. They have a waitlist so you can always walk around and check out the area. The food was all so good. Their breakfast pancake, mochi fried donut and dumplings were super delicious. Overall, no misses on any of the dishes. read more

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I'd imagine this is about as close as you can get to traditional Shanghainese food in the 626. The ambiance and decor felt eclectic yet casual, and the service style leaned very fast-casual. You order through a QR code and the food comes out pretty quickly. Pan-Fried Pork Buns - 8/10 expected these to feel a bit heavy as an appetizer, but they were surprisingly balanced. Super flavorful with great texture and a juicy filling. Crab & Pork XLB - 8.5/10 super flavorful and the dumplings were huge. The crab flavor wasn't super prominent but the size and overall taste made up for it. I'd definitely order these again. Chinese Donut + Black Sesame Mochi - 6/10 love Chinese donuts, mochi and black sesame individually, but this combination was a bit too overwhelming and heavy for me considering most of what we ordered was carb heavy. Popcorn Chicken - 9/10 easily one of the best and better popcorn chicken I've had to date. The chicken was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned and the perfect crispiness. I asked for sweet and sour sauce and the waiter seemed a little confused by the request, but he still brought it out for me. Honestly, I'd come back for this alone. Scallion Oil Dry Noodles - 8/10 simple but really satisfying. The flavors reminded me of Mi Goreng (Indomie), and it paired perfectly with the popcorn chicken. I'd come back for this combo alone. Jellyfish with Vinegar - 2/10 sucks, I wouldn't recommend this at all. The jellyfish lacked flavor and the texture was extremely tough. Not sure how they missed on this dish but it was a letdown. Overall, the menu is extensive with plenty of variety and there are still so many dishes I'd love to come back and try. read more

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Made the 40 minute drive from Long Beach for lunch yesterday and it was so worth it! First, parking is available across the street in a parking garage that is free for 4 hours. It's behind the buildings across from Auntie Qiu, but a short walk over. Upon arriving around 12:30pm, we put our name down on the check-in iPad and walked down the street to the farmer's market to kill time. Our total wait time was only 25-30 minutes. Order at the table using a QR code, with option to add more dishes as you want to. You can pay on the same ordering website, but our server came to us to take our payment. We ordered the Pan Fried Pork Buns, the Crab Soup Dumpling, and the Curry Beef Noodle Soup. The Pork Buns have soup inside as well. I was not expecting that but it was so good! We ended up ordering a second serving of the Pan Fried Pork Buns to take home. The Crab Soup Dumplings were also delicious. The Curry Beef Noodle Soup was good but not a stand-out like the two previously mentioned dishes. This restaurant is busy and lively, for obvious reasons. The dumplings and buns are amazing! read more

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Cute literary environment! Even Einstein was present. Maybe this place is an intersection where science meets history. We wanted to try EVERYTHING! Our kind server said, "You already ordered a lot. Save some for next time!" Every morsel was tasty and on point in flavor and balance. My favorite this time were the little pork baos that were crispy on the bottom, filled with hot liquidy goodness, and just the perfect bite(s)! Server was right because everything was delicious and there will be a next time, God Willing. read more

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This place was bustling when we arrived, and from the outside it looked fairly small. Despite the crowd, we were pleasantly surprised by how quickly we were seated. The noodles were delicious and had a unique flavor thanks to the pickled mustard, which added a tangy twist that set the dish apart from your typical noodle bowl. The Pan Fried Pork Bun had just the right amount of crispiness on the bottom for a satisfying crunch. The real star of the meal, though, was the Xiao Long Bao. They were perfectly prepared, packed with flavorful broth, and absolutely lived up to the hype. They were easily my favorite dish of the meal and are an absolute must-order if you dine here! read more

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My favorite items here are the pan fried bao and the popcorn chicken. The pan fried bao is juicy, soft and crispy on the bottom. It tastes like the xlb but better if youre into bread. Popcorn chicken portion is alot and they give plenty of basil. I would skip the wonton soup unless the wonton that i get wasnt the right one. The broth was plain. There was a bit of confusion because we had a large table. (Party of 8, 2 tables combined as 1) I would recommend just using one food because when we had multiple phones going, it ended up have doubles. We ended up with 4 orders of pan fried baos. 4 xlb, and something else. We even told them at the beginning that the table numbers on the phone are showing up different and asked multiple times if we are going to get double orders. The server said no.. since they stacked the 2 pan fried bao orders in 1 dish, we just assume it was 1 since we forgot it obly came with 4. In the end, when they tried to give us 1 more item we told them to just pack it. We didnt mind paying for the food but it was just a hassle. They gave us this ice jelly thing that tasted like air as an apology though. Also the waitlist is on the left right when you enter the front. read more

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Auntie Qiu -- pronounced "chew," which is at least admirably direct -- is out on Garfield in Alhambra, in that sun-blasted fringe of greater LA where cars seem to outnumber moral principles and crossing the street feels like a live-action trust exercise. It was a beautiful hot mid-April Saturday, the sort of day that practically demands shorts, iced drinks, and irrational optimism. So naturally, walking into Auntie Qiu felt less like entering a restaurant and more like stumbling into the freezer section at Costco by accident. Not enough to cause a diplomatic incident, but enough that I remained faintly aware of my knees for the rest of the meal. The place itself is undeniably cute. Very polished, very photogenic, very "Shanghai by way of modern LA with a tasteful budget and a ring light." Reds, dark woods, natural light, wallpaper pretending to be bookshelves, what looked like old Chinese film posters -- the whole room has a stylish, curated charm. It felt pristine without feeling sterile, which is not easy. There was a crowd, the place was humming, and visually it absolutely knew what it was doing. The menu had a lot going on: sweet drinks, xiao long bao, wonton soups, modern dim sum-ish offerings, tofu dishes, warm soy milk, and other things that looked familiar but slightly zhuzhed up. That can be exciting. It can also be a sign that "fusion" is lurking somewhere backstage, stretching before its performance. I am not spiritually aligned with fusion as a concept. Too often it arrives dressed like revelation and leaves like a committee decision. Still, a lot of the menu sounded appealing, so we ordered a decent spread. Sadly, this turned out to be one of those meals where almost everything looked more interesting than it tasted. The curry beef dumpling was fine, maybe a 3/5. The smoked duck pancake fritter thing was probably the standout -- messy, slightly chaotic, a little greasy in a morally acceptable way -- maybe a 3.5/5. The xiao long bao was solid, around 4/5: thin skin, nicely made, but the broth lacked that deep savory seduction that makes you briefly forgive the world. It was good. It just wasn't transporting. The Shanghai-style salty pudding was a 3/5 and already feels like a distant administrative memory. The bean curd wrapped pork vermicelli soup was the real low point for me, maybe 2/5. The broth tasted so muted it bordered on ontological. Less "rich soup" and more "hot water with aspirations." That was kind of the theme of the whole meal. Everything came out hot, which I respect, but flavor-wise a lot of it felt weirdly pale, like the kitchen had commitment issues. I left full, yes, but mostly full of liquid, steam, and a vague sense that something more exciting had been promised. A few textures stood out. The smoked duck had some personality. The XLB had some technical merit. But overall, not much really lingered in the mind or on the tongue. And that is a problem in Alhambra, where the competition is fierce and the food scene is not exactly begging for mercy. In a place with this many strong Asian dining options, "pleasant but forgettable" lands closer to disappointment than success. So for me, the 4.8 rating felt a little inflated. Not criminally so. Not enough to summon a tribunal. But enough that I raised an eyebrow and kept it there. To be fair, the service was quick and perfectly good. No complaints there. And despite the surrounding traffic absurdity, there's plenty of free parking nearby, which in this part of Southern California feels almost utopian. Also, while the cold interior wasn't the end of the world, it did add a faintly Siberia-in-December undercurrent to a meal that already felt a little emotionally distant. Overall: stylish space, efficient service, easy parking, and food that for me ranged from decent to oddly forgettable. Not bad. Not magical. Just one of those meals where the aesthetics were serving harder than the flavor. read more

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The food was great. Loved that it is dog friendly as it's rare to see a restaurant that allows dogs indoors too! I would definitely come again! read more

Came to try their dessert fried balls with coconut filling. Four stars because it took a while to make so had to wait. Restaurant is always full with people! Us about $1 each 6 in a order. read more

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This is so close to home, but I did not know it existed until recently. The dumplings are delicious and can be bought frozen at the restaurant. My wife wanted soup, so tried the pork chop soup with an actual uncut pork chop on top. It was kind of hard to eat with a soup spoon and chopsticks, so we elected to just have the soup part and took the pork chop home. Lastly, we ordered the pancake egg and crispy duck breast which looked like a burrito. I think I would prefer this for breakfast though. Overall, service was great and the decor spruced up the restaurant. It's not quite Din Tai Fung, but not as expensive either... read more

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First of all, great service!! The 4 stars rating has nothing to the server or the restaurant setup. I got the signature pan fried dumpling and the popular noodle. The pan fried dumplings were good and juicy, I really enjoyed them. However, the noodle was beyond bad. The meat was dry and extremely salty. I had to asked for a substitute and got pork chops instead. But the pork chops were also very salty. I took 2 bites and finished my lunch. I ended up drinking so much water for the rest of day. Honest review: I would go back for the dumplings if I am in the area. Maybe try some other items on the menu. But if other items ended up to be really salty too, I might not going back again. read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Good! Recommended! - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Best pork XLB in town! Beats DTF, Mama Lu's and others IMHO. Must order: 1) Pork XLB: perfect skin texture, soup flavor, and quality pork 2) Pancake + double eggs + lettuce + crisp fitter + B BEEF = this was divine, all the components makes it a perfect bite (shareable amongst 2-4 ppl) 3) Pan fried pork bun - what's not to love? You get a juicy fried bun with quality pork 4) Sticky rice ball w soybean and black sesame - this was a perfect finish to our meal. Great flavors and texture, the mochi was the best chew 5) Sticky rice ball w black sesame - another great dessert option to cap off your dining experience SKIP 1) Sweet Osmanthus tofu pudding - too sweet, heavy on osmanthus flavor. I much prefer the OG ginger syrup read more

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Very busy with some parties waiting outside on Sunday at 11:30am already. Inside is clean and feels like you are transported to shanghai with the wallpaper. Lots of seating but ideal for groups of 2-4, some tables for 6-8. Auntie Qiu is popular for their egg pancakes, pan fried dumplings and soup dumplings. Ended up ordering their egg pancakes for take out since I couldn't wait for a table. Food was ready in 15 mins as estimated. Size of the pancake was great for $13 and tasted exactly what I was hoping for! It was sweet from the hoisin sauce, savory from the egg, crunchy from the fried wontons, fragrant from the cilantro and green onion. Credit card minimum of $20 but 5% discount if you pay with cash! read more

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I loved the theme of this restaurant and inside is really cute! I've never been to Shanghai but it felt like I had traveled to one. I got super excited to try all their foods because they got 4.9 stars and that's unheard of. However their food was ok. 1) their famous pan fried buns: it tasted good but not amazing. Texture is fun chewy and crispy. Filling is more of sweet than savory. 2) crab xia long bao: they're good but I wasn't mind blown. Wish we got pork instead 3) unsweetened soy milk: tastes like run down squeezed tofu 4) duck breast egg omelette wrap: my least favorite. I did not like the texture of the crepe. It was soggy and the lack of flavor as a whole. You order via QR code and the service was relatively fast. I wouldn't come back second time though unfortunately :/ read more

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Great service, cheap prices and quality food. Honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Just go! read more

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All I have to say is, YOU NEED TO COME HERE if you like XLB, dim sum, and Appreciate GOOD Shanghai food. I felt transported to Shanghai, I've had a lot of different pork and Crab XLB, this was seriously comparable to the ones I had in SHANGHAI ! So juicy and flavorful !! 10000/10 The wonton size was shockingly big and delicious love that they use authentic old school plating for them too. Here is where you will find amazing food, nostalgia and every dish looks home-made and tastes home made. The price isn't bad either for what you are getting ! Good service, I love the atmosphere it's very bright and fun with nods to Shanghai. Definitely get the PORK CRAB XLB, the wontons, scallion oil dry noodles, and hairy crab roe dry noodles AND SHEPHERDS PURSE AND PORK (which had so much JUICE inside which is hard to do) super tasty !! I'm so impressed. Follow me for more foodie tips -Living with Luci xoxo read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came here recently wanting to eat some dumplings. Didn't know much about this place. Just found it on Yelp. The restaurant was pretty much filled but we were seated right away. I didn't know this place was Shanghai style. Can never go wrong with Shanghainese food. I've had a few dishes when I went to Hong Kong and everything was delicious. We ordered their pan fried pork buns, XLB, pork wonton, and salty tofu with soy milk. The pan fried pork buns and XLB were really juicy. Definitely bite off the top and then sip on the soup inside. They were delicious. The wontons were ok. I think next time, we can go without it. As for the salty tofu with soy milk, it was also good. Definitely one of the better ones I've had. We are planning on going to Shanghai soon so coming in here, it was pretty nice especially with the decoration and the wall covered with Shanghai buildings and lights. Service was great. Definitely will come back. read more

Came back to try the crab roe noodles and they were pretty good! The noodles were light so if you want too long, they clump a little. The sauce is saucy, but could use a tad more salt. The XLBs are still some of the best. The wrapper is so light but sturdy to keep the contents in. The soup and filling ratio is consistently good. I usually order the crab/pork flavor. We also tried the sticky rice shumai which has the thin wrapper and the sticky rice was good but not a lot of meat so it's just carbs on carbs lol read more

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Had a little solo trip to Auntie Qiu Kitchen! I was craving some great quality Chinese food and I found just the place! Auntie Qiu had some delicious and authentic xiao long bao! The skin was thin and the inside was hot and juicy! Absolutely delicious. The service was quick and the staff were very nice! Thanks Auntie Qiu! read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

Great food and quick service in a casual setting, no wait on a Saturday afternoon. Parking on the street or a free parking structure in the back. The food: - Pan fried pork buns: probably the best thing we ordered! It was really juicy and the bottom was perfectly crispy. This was my husband's favorites - XLB: so good, we ordered a second round. - Chinese pancake: it was my first time trying a Chinese pancake and it was really good! Huge portion, our 2nd favorite item - curry beef vermicelli soup: this was just okay for me, I thought the broth was too oily - popcorn chicken: super crispy, delicious! - pork wontons: tossed in a sesame sauce (was expecting a spicy oil), it was good Overall really solid food, would come again :) read more

Cute decor but disappointed by the food! Braised vegetarian chicken noodle soup: 3.5/5. Since it's vegetarian, the "chicken" was pieces of spongey tofu that were soaked in soup. Honestly, this may be a good dish to order if you're sick since it's more clean and bland. We expected more flavor! Pancake + double eggs + lettuce + crisp fritter + beef: 2.75/5. Was really disappointed with this dish :( I felt like the flavors were very one dimensional, so I ended up adding spicy oil and sriracha to compensate. The beef slices were SO TOUGH AND DRY. I had to take them out of the pancake and eat them separately cuz I couldn't even bite through them! There's also minimal lettuce and although the crisp fritter was a nice touch for texture, I wish there was more better quality beef and lettuce. Seems like they're more know for their dumpling and bao dishes. I would come back to try those! read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Braised vegetarian chicken noodle soup and pancake + double eggs + lettuce + crisp fritter + beef - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Must try if you're around the area! The soup dumplings were DELICIOUS! It's piping hot and the filling and wrapper ratio was perfect. I unfortunately did not get a photo, but the cold "purse" dumplings are a must try! It was a nice peanuty/coconut flavor. However, I'd skipped out on the jellyfish dish. Service was fairly quick seeing that there was only one server upon opening. read more

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If you like crab roe then the place may be good. It's called crab soup dumpling but it should be crab roe soup dumpling. I'm not a hater though, not bad of a place but not my type maybe. More of DTF type. read more

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This place was very delicious! We got the pan fried dumplings, jian bing, chinese donuts (sesame and pork sung) and they were all so yummy! The pan fried dumplings had a lot of soup inside and it comes out super hot. I would say the crab roe noodles could use a bit more sauce because it gets dry after the first few minutes it comes to the table and all the noodles start clumping together. Overall though, the flavors of all the dishes we got were so good. My favorite was the sesame mochi chinese donut. I never tried this anywhere else before but it was a good mix of savory and sweet, and it was not too sweet which is perfect! The place was very busy the time we went at lunch and I would say any longer than 30 minutes wait wouldn't be worth it though and to come back when it is less busy. read more

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We were there with another family so there were 7 of us. We came before the lunch rush and got seated right away. We ordered the following: pan fried bao, xiao long bao, noodle soup with pork chops and one with braised meatball, breakfast egg noodle wrap, curry bun, spicy dumplings, soy milk. It was all delicious. Food came out fresh and hot. Service was quick and friendly read more

Good quality food, would definitely come again! Service was great as well. Parking is free, located in the structure at the back.

Loved the Shen Jian Bao here!! Definitely would get two orders of this next time. The egg pancake with buldak was a miss for us, but everything else was good! The pork soup dumplings were no DTF but still yummy. String beans had a good crunch and were flavorful. The wontons in the mini pork wonton soup were yummy though the soup could've had more flavor. read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came here for dinner with some friends and we ordered some of the recommended dishes on the menu. The pan fried pork buns were good, juicy and had a good amount of meat and soup. My favorite dish was actually the twisted cruller mochi, it had a great texture and came with a lot of black sesame. We thought the soup dumplings here were average, and we were hoping to be more impressed by the crab roe noodles. The noodles had a very one-note flavor, and needed more seasoning. Overall, a good place for authentic Chinese food and the service was fast. read more

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Auntie Qiu has the best pan fried pork buns and soup dumplings. It's a great ambiance and I've never had to wait to be seated during lunch. Since I've discovered this place, I've been back every other week! The black sesame sticky rice balls were also soo fresh and delicious! read more