Scrambled eggs are mixed throughout, adding a soft texture and a mild richness that complements the rice. Green onions bring a bit of freshness, while soy sauce ties everything together with a savory, umami depth. What makes this dish shine is its simplicity--nothing is overpowering, yet every bite is balanced. It's often used as a side, but a well-made version can easily stand on its own. read more

I love the food here very delicious and great quality. The service here is nice and very well. Highly recommended to my family and friends very likely to visit again. read more

Amazing customer service and friendly/welcoming ambiance. Perfect place to come eat with friends! Pork soup dumplings were our favorite, but amazing food all around! read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Pork soup dumplings & sesame noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

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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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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At first sighting it looks small and unknown but, when you open the door and greeted with the ambiance of an Old school Shanghai food alley you can't help but want to try opening the menu and seeing what is offered. The food was truly delicious! Haven't had this level of "street" food in a long while. We had a plethora of different dishes from the egg rolls and xiao long bao to tiao tou gao. All were so tasty that I cannot say which we liked most. This place is definitely repeatable! 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

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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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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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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Server was nice our food was ordered and came out pretty quick. U liked the chili oil sesame oil concoction! We had water, egg beef fritter, pork chop noodle, 2 orders xio ling bao, and pan fried baos. We liked the fritter and pan fried baos the most! 4 stars because floor to restroom super oily slippery they need a rubber mat! read more

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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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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

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

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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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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

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 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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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

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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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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This place has really good pan fried pork bun and pork soup dumpling! Very juicy and flavorful! They are probably the best I ever tasted, wayyyy better than DTF and Mama Lu's. I also love the shepherd's purse and pork wonton soup. It tasted very unique and delicious! I thought the hairy crab roe dry noodle was just ok. I can't wait to come back to try other items here. read more

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After long debate we ended up at Auntie Qiu's! We were so excited because the reviews for this restaurant are really good! The waitresses time wasn't terrible as it was only about 15-20 minutes for a party of 3 on a busy Sunday! When you walk in you get seated and no one comes to take your order. There's a QR code on the edge of the table that you scan to place your order! The only issue with this is sometimes your cell service fails, like in our case only 1 of us was able to get it to load. There were parties who called the waiters over but since they're busy bringing out the food it did look like it took a while to get anyone's attention! We ordered a few items off their menu, starting with * Pan fried pork bun- these were so yummy but extremely hot! I do wish it came in a bigger order as they only come in 4's. The bottoms were so crispy and the inside was filled with soup and filling. * pork potstickers- these were also so yummy that we ended up ordering 2 portions as they also come in 4's. *pork xia long bao- these were good, sadly a lot of ours got stuck to the lining and had very little soup once we ate them. The ones with soup were flavorful! *scallion pancakes- you can never go wrong with these! They are crispy and filled with so much flavor!! * purse wontons- these were something new that we hadn't had, the filling through me for a loop as it seemed like there was broccoli in it. It wasn't bad but it wasn't my favorite. read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Wontons and pan fried pork buns - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

I liked the mustard cabbage & pork noodles here. I ordered Togo once and dined in twice. Both times, I ordered non spicy. The flavors were consistent. The broth was yummy. Veggies were fresh. The only time I didn't like it much was when I ordered Togo. I got the spicy noodles. I think the spice chased away the actual flavor. I also tried the scallions noodles. It was not bad. Just not the best. The osmanthus soft tofu pudding was good until we tasted something sour. I think they added wine rice in it. That totally ruined the flavor. Who would want sour tofu? CS was ok. Not that attentive. Kinda slow as well. Foods took awhile to arrive. People who ordered appetizers got it pretty quick. Overall, a good restaurant. I would return for the noodles. read more

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Had such a great experience at Auntie Qui! The customer service really stood out--the server was quick, friendly, and gave honest recommendations that were totally on point. We started with the pan-fried pork buns, and wow... they were juicy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Then came the pork xiao long bao--also super juicy and honestly even better than DTF (yes, really!). We also tried the crab roe noodles, which were tasty, though I do wish they gave a bit more sauce. It felt slightly pricey for the portion. To top it off, we ordered the mini pork dumplings, and they were spot on--so tasty and satisfying. Overall, such a solid meal, and I'm definitely coming back to try more dishes next time! Place is buzzing busy even though it was late afternoon. They are clean and pretty neat. read more

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Always passing by this noodles shop off Main St. and finally tried it out. We ordered a variety of food items from the noodles soup to the pancake to the mochi. Our favorites are the mochi, xiao long bao, and pancake. Each one is very flavorful and satisfying. Their xiao long bao is the best one we've had so far. Can't wait to go back and try their other menu items. So many to choose from, savory to sweets. Very nice and quick service. Cute interior decor. Parking is in the back parking structure, same one for Borneo, Gen BBQ, and other businesses on the block. read more

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Love the creativity of their food. Yummy and unique jelly fish and pan fried buns ones are delicious read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Jelly fish and pan fried - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

Auntie Qiu Kitchen brings nostalgic vibes into modern times. Their interior decor is reminiscent of old Taiwan. I feel that a lot of Chinese restaurants are doing that type of decor lately and I dig it. The food here was good except that the Cruller inside the egg pancake was not crispy. It was soggy and felt extra heavy to eat. It was still tasty, but I wouldn't order it again. The Pan-fried Pork Buns ($6.50) were so tasty. I wish the bottom crust was crisper though. The Shepherd's Purse and Pork Wonton Soup ($12.95) was really good. So good that I wanted to buy frozen ones to take home, but they were sold out. As with many of the neighboring establishments next to this place, there's no parking right out front. But you can find a decent amount of free parking across the street toward Wushiland Boba. read more

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Overall ambience was very cute for a Shanghai styled restaurant and food rating was a 3.6/5 stars. Comments: We were seated upon arrival and given menus. I liked having a physical menu though we did end up ordering through our mobile devices. Not sure if the food came out in the way we inputted it into the menu, but I was a little peeved the dessert/sweet snack came out first in comparison to the meal and appetizers. We got the black sesame mochi first but we didn't want to spoil our meal so we didn't eat it right away, but it did smell fragrant and came out hot. Our first entree was the dry noodles and they were pretty delicious, a little oily but also tasted like a classic Chinese fried noodle. The chilli wonton surprised me: I liked the peanut sauce it came with and it was a savor-slightly sour taste, very refreshing. My mom didn't like it though as they were decently sized and she thought the skin was too thick for her. The popcorn chicken was a nice portion, crispy, and delicious; easily one of my favorites of the night. The pancake came last and was a little less crispy than I thought. It wasn't too saucy and soggy, but it was just alright. One thing I didn't like was how the food was spaced out in it (I think in quadrants) so some areas had beef and some only had cabbage. The mochi had unfortunately cooled down by the end of the meal, but it was still tasty. I quite enjoyed the crunchy yao tiao and the sticky mochi with the black seasame-sugar powder. Overall, the food was decently priced and sized. Service was decent and the ambience of the space was styled like a small Shanghai restaurant on the street, super cute. read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Spicy wontons, pancake with beef, popcorn chicken, black sesame mochi you tiao - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Once the fried bun is bitten open, there is a lot of juice. The deep-fried dough sticks are glutinous and crispy. The lion's head is also very tasty. Eat well! Very unique to Shanghai, come and taste it! The service attitude is also very good! read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - 生煎包一咬开很多汁，油条麻糍软糯加脆脆的，狮子头也很入味，好好吃！很有上海特色，大家快来尝尝！服务态度也很好！ - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

Food came so fast! The best was those Pan Fried Pork Buns! It really doesn't miss. My second favorite is the Crab Pork Soup Dumplings! The soup and flavor is so flavorful! My grandparents loved the Sesame Mochi Donut! It's so delicious! They said 10/10 read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Pan Fried Pork Bun - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

I visited Auntie Qiu with a large group, so I was able to try a bit of everything! I recommend calling in if you have a 4+ group, it seems like the tables slowly fills up throughout the day. What we ordered: - Hairy Crab Roe Dry Noodles: The noodles were chewy and the crab roe gave this a silky texture. This was good to try, but not much flavor aside from the crab roe. - Pan Fried Pork Buns: This is a perfect balance of a crispy bottom with a soft dough on top. The broth inside was steaming hot and was pretty flavorful. I liked how the dough was pretty thin too. - Tea Egg: Yum! This was extremely marinated and a good side dish. - Pork Soup Dumplings: Similar to the pan fried pork buns, the soup dumpling wrapping was thin and filled with flavorful meat and broth! A classic order to your meal. - Shanghai Salty Tofu Pudding: This was savory and paired well with the other dishes we had! - Pancake Beef Wrap - This was good and they added plentiful of beef to the wrap. There was a lot of texture in this dish. I recommend trying this one at least once! - Osmanthus Sticky Rice Cake: This was really chewy and extremely sweet. One bite at the end of the meal for me was the perfect amount. It was delicious though! read more

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Saturday lunch with friends. Thankfully we arrived soon after opening. Waitstaff pleasant & helpful. Food came out quickly. We shared: 1) pan fried bun- think thin skinned steamed bao dough with minced pork & broth. CAUTION with 1st bite as insides are similar to xiao long bao. HOT soup likely to spurt out. This was very good. 2) shepherd's purse pork wonton soup- wontons generously filled. Tender combo of pork & veggies. Broth was flavorful with addition of seaweed (nori sheets?). 3) sticky rice Shanghai shumai- nice and chewy lightly flavored. Very good but need to eat while it's hot. 4) crab & pork xiao long bao- shredded crab(canned perhaps?) & pork make a densely flavored xlb. Skins were very thin.Freshly made right before your eyes! 5) pancake + double egg + lettuce + crispy deep fried wonton skin strip(?) w/ smoked duck breast. This was my first taste of this Shanghai special. The thickly sliced duck was similar to ham in taste. Nice and smoky. I'd give it another chance with a different meat next time. 6) bok choy- lightly dressed with oyster sauce. Nothing to right home about but it was the only veggie on the menu. 7) sticky sweet rice with black sesame- basically mochi infused with mugwort maybe? Filled with really yummy black sesame paste. Anything with black sesame is an instant winner in my eyes. Overall we were very pleased with our meal. Street parking or a parking structure half a block south west of the restaurant. read more

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PAN FRIED PORK BUNS! YOU HAVE TO ORDER THIS. I've been here a total of 4 times now within the past month or two because the pork buns keep calling me back. I've tried a good amount of other dishes that could be hit or miss but the pork buns have been the consistent favorite and honestly my reason for the 5 star rating. What I've ordered: -Pan Fried Pork Buns: I braved a rainy LA drive for this dish and I'd do it again. They have such perfectly crispy bottoms, with flavorful meat inside and the juicy broth is just so SATISFYING. I also really, really appreciate that their version has a much thinner skin/exterior than other restaurants in the area. I actually did not enjoy sheng jian bao in the past as I have had very doughy varieties but this one changed my opinion! I pair it with a light splash of soy sauce/black vinegar mixture and some chili oil crisp that's provided on the table for an extra kick. *Pro tip: Take a very small bite of the skin on one side of the bun for your first bite so you don't risk having an explosion of juice all over your face and clothes lol. -Twisted Cruller Mochi w/Black Sesame: I don't know why I thought this dish was going to be the traditional youtiao chinese donut but stuffed with mochi/made with a chewy dough, then rolled in black sesame powder but it is actually a large glob of mochi sandwiched between 2 youtiao on top and 2 on the bottom, then dusted in the black sesame. It was a very overwhelming dessert for me and my boyfriend, even after taking it to go. We thought it was heavy from all the dough and starch so we wouldn't order it again but it wasn't inherently bad. -Crab Xiao Long Bao: We enjoyed this one! The skin was not as thin as Paradise Dynasty but the flavor was good. We also liked the pork version. -Egg Pancake w/Duck Breast: Not bad. I think this one was just hard to eat when it's not in a handheld format. The duck breast had a really smoky flavor and reminded me of a thick bacon as opposed to a traditional duck. I liked the crispy pancake inside, it just happened to be difficult to cut into portions for sharing. The chili oil crisp was an excellent pairing for this. -Hot Sweetened Soy Milk: Served in a bowl. I haven't had soy milk served in this way but it was nice and warm for a rainy day. Very lightly sweetened. -Crab Roe Noodles: I liked the chewy texture of the noodles but my boyfriend and I agreed the flavor was very mild. I think we were expecting something with a deeper flavor like a sate sauce or garlic but it was more so creamy. We had to add the chili sauce to this one to give it more complex flavors. -Pan Fried Curry Beef Bun: This one was quite disappointing. I think it just wasn't what we were expecting in terms of flavor profile. The curry was overly sweet and the flavor of the beef was more mild. I think you get a strong turmeric or even vegetal flavor as opposed to warm spices. There were a lot of juices in the bun just like the pork ones but it's a much larger bun that comes as just 1 per order. We did enjoy the flakiness of the exterior but that was about it. -Sticky Rice Ball w/Black Sesame: I LOVE black sesame but this one was just okay. The mochi exterior was chewy but there was inconsistent thickness throughout different parts of the mochi ball so some parts were tougher and much thicker which required more chewing to get through all the dough. Orders come out in a small paper box with 2 pieces per order. The mochi has plastic wrap on the outside. I did see a glass case at the front which has all the pre-made rice ball desserts. The restaurant and parking: This restaurant is located on Alhambra's main street. There is free street parking right out front or along the side streets but if it's busy, you can easily park in the structure behind the building and walk over in less than 5 minutes. The restaurant is medium sized with a decent amount of tables. Even on a busy day, my boyfriend and I waited no more than 10 minutes for a table. Lots of old Chinese decor/memorabilia. Restrooms were clean. Service was okay, nothing outstanding. Overall: Such perfect pan fried buns. Will keep coming back just for those. read more

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I loveee Auntie Qiu's! I've gone at least 4 times in the past three months which is a lot for someone like me who chronically likes to check out new restaurants. Be sure to order their pork xiao long bao (soup dumplings). The skin is thin and the soup inside is full of flavor. I also love the pan fried pork buns, sticky rice shumai, salty tofu pudding, and preserved vegetable and shredded pork noodle soup. One of my favorite items is the black sesame mochi cruller which is essentially mochi sandwiched between two crullers and rolled in black sesame powder. It's quite heavy though so probably best to order only if you are a group of 3 or 4+. I would skip the pancake with double eggs, lettuce, crisp fritter, and beef. As another reviewer said, this dish is pretty one-dimensional. There isn't much texture since the lettuce and fritter ends up soft by the time it's brought to the table. Overall would definitely recommend! They offer 5% discount if you pay in cash. read more

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After 9 months since my last visit , took my dad and step mom there for their first time on the Thursday night . I ordered the most popular items represented Shanghai food . The pan fried pork buns and Xiao Long Bao are the must , of course I also ordered the traditional soups . All the food didn't disappoint them at all . All these buns were filled with the flavored juicy soup , this is how you valuate a true Shanghai buns ! I am happy that my second visit made my parents so memorable and they will go on their own next time , dad said ! read more

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Having lived in Shanghai for years, I've been searching for Shanghainese food in the LA area that truly captures the flavors I remember. This place in Alhambra comes very close. The standout was the hairy crab noodles that was rich, deeply savory, and exactly the kind of comforting, umami-packed dish you'd find in Shanghai during crab season. It instantly brought back memories of meals there. Service was also attentive and helpful, with staff happy to answer questions about the menu. If you're looking for authentic Shanghainese flavors, this spot is definitely worth checking out. read more

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

I couldn't stop thinking about this place after my first visit, so I had to come back. This is their second location in Alhambra, and the amount of Labubu decorations everywhere was actually hilarious. The service was good and attentive throughout our visit. This time we ordered the vermicelli soup with fried tofu, the crab xiao long bao, and of course had to get the shen jian bao again. The vermicelli soup honestly took me straight back to my childhood. It was so comforting and nostalgic. And the shen jian bao... the crispy bottom is what makes it so good. I'm obsessed with that texture. I had never tried crab xiao long bao before and thought it was interesting. I liked it, though I do wish the crab flavor came through a bit stronger. read more