My friend lives in the neighborhood and we stopped by for a quick lunch. We ordered one of every dumpling and potsticker, and everything tasted really good. The best in order is the Kimchi & Pork and then Corn & Chicken. The Bafang Signature and Veggie are also solid choices, but next time I'll just order the Kimchi and Pork. read more

SOOOOO good i always crave this dumpling. Place is super clean, price is good, and the food is AMAZING! Id make sure to get their mango yogurt drink read more

fair (not huge) portions but everything tasted fresh. liked the sweetness of the pork chop. Again not big portions but fair enough for the price. Dumplings were tasty. looking forward to tasting other menu items. read more

The service and the wait for the food was ridiculous. The person kept apologizing on the wait but what's the hold up, place isn't even busy. Instead of fake apoligies, prioritized who came in first and get their food ready. Food was good for the price, other than that, it's ok at best. There was a drink called soy awesome, that drink was awesome, the only bright spot to a 2 star. read more

This place is a really good bang for your buck. I basically got a whole meal. I couldn't even finish all of it. I got there combo 2 with hot and sour soup. Their menu is very simple my only complaint is the signature pot stickers they don't put what's inside it. If anyone had allergies, how would we know if they don't list what's inside the pot stickers. The place is very clean, you can either see someone at the register or the kiosk for self checkout. They had some sides that were near the register. We tried the Cucumbers they were okay different from what I'm use to but good. I'd come back again to try their dumplings and boba looks yummy. Also downside parking lot is tiny and can be hard to get in bc the panda express drive thru line blocks the entrance. read more

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The food was decent. I would probably eat here again but I think if I had time I would go to the San Gabriel Valley for dumplings. read more

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Part of me really appreciates this place for what it is. It's open, with massive panes of glass, a high industrial ceiling, and clearly screams a weekday cafeteria lunch style, down to an open refrigerator case full of pre-packaged snacks. Ordering is a mix of at the counter or a single touch screen machine, which unfortunately doesn't flow too well as a single touch screen machine isn't enough, and for reason the refrigerated items aren't in the touch screen at all-- seems like an odd omission. Dumplings are utility but pretty good; noodles, even the spicy ones, feel more like utility than anything memorable, but they are good enough to do the job. It's the refrigerated appetizers that are a letdown... the seaweed is okay, the peanuts just a touch worse, and the pig ear was gross. 3 stars feels about right. Glad I was here for a weekday lunch instead of a weekend outing with friends. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Inside. - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

A few things to consider... The ambiance is great, clean, and comfortable. The food is not that good/tasty for the price they are charging. They charge it so expensive that they leave no choice but to NOT tip the servers. In other words, it's like "if you thought about tipping the servers, that money is going to us." Something like that. Third and last, for what they charge you, in my experience, they give you small portions. Conclusion: They are stingy with their food and the pricing. Something they should consider. Another thing I thought about is that they must have their servers working to the bone. I hope they are paying them a decent salary. This is the impression they gave me. I have tasted better food elsewhere for better pricing. I can also tell when the servers have happy faces, and they are content working there. No, I am not coming back. read more

I got the signature potstickers, fried pork chop and signature noodle. All of the items were cooked very well. My favorite would have to be the potstickers. The filling had a good taste. The pork chop was moist. However, it had a sweet taste. I might have to use their chili sauce next time to balance out the flavor. The noodles tasted like they were cooked with chili oil, garlic and possibly peanut butter. Not bad. The service at the counter was very friendly and prompt. read more

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A decent little dumpling spot with fast-casual counter service. Located in a strip mall in Gardena, with a parking lot right out front. Ambiance-wise, this place isn't offering much. What you're coming for here is quick, easy, tasty dumplings. My biggest complaint is that I wish the menu offered more variety, but they do a good job with what they do offer. We tried both the potstickers and dumplings -- the pot stickers were definitely my favorite, and I liked the selection of sauces to dip them in too. read more

I literally come here once a week to get the wonton soup at least. The flavors are so good and clean here. The best description in comparison to this, is a more affordable takeout DinTaiFung sort of place . You can walk out of here with a combo less than $20. The cashiers and customer service here are very friendly and accommodating, even though at times they are overwhelmed and there's many people waiting for food. The parking lot is super small here and with very many popular restaurants so it is best to park near the market away from the store, if you cannot find parking. Like I stated earlier, the thing that I get here is wonton soup. Unfortunately, I can never get a picture of it because I eat it so fast and it is so hot. other things to get here would be the fried and steamed dumplings, noodles and pork chop. I've never had a bad dish or drink here. read more

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This spot is probably the best spot of all the restaurants in the plaza. When you enter the plaza all you see is in-n-out, chipotle and Panda Express, but if you look closer you will see Bafang Dumplings. The dumplings here are so good and so affordable for feeding your friends or for a family here. The quick service makes it easy to order and their menu is very appealing. One of my favorite items here would be the bafang noodles. They are a little spicy but so good. It's a really good meal and even better when you get the combo with the dumplings or pot stickers. I definitely recommend coming here if you're ever in the area. read more

I decided to give Bafang another shot after my first experience. This time, I tried the corn chowder and kimchi dumplings. The soup of decent, although I wouldn't come back for it again. The kimchi potstickers were delicious so I would recommend getting that over the original ones. I came in the late afternoon on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy. I still had to wait over 20 minutes for my order even though there weren't too many people waiting on their food. Instead of doing take out, I decided to enjoy my meal at the restaurant. The interior was clean and there were lots of open tables. I like how you can customize and create your own sauces. My personal favorite is mixing the garlic sauce and chili sauce together. Overall, not bad for my second time coming back. I would only consider coming here if I'm looking for quick and cheap bite to eat. read more

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(2/5 Stars) Came here hoping for a solid meal, but honestly, I don't think I'd come back. The food was okay--it did the job, but nothing special. I got Combo #8. The Bafang pork chops were disappointing--not crunchy at all, just kinda soggy with a weird texture, and the sides were the same. Also, the wait for food was way longer than expected, and I wasn't even there during rush hour. On top of that, the place is so loud. They blast obnoxious music, which just makes the whole experience kinda annoying. It's not the worst, but between the food, the wait, and the atmosphere, it's just not worth it for me. read more

Drink: matcha heaven was very chalky 1/10 for matcha lovers Noodles: very soft lacking flavor Spicy wontons: best thing we tried Potstickers: good but missing good dipping sauce Wontons: lacking flavor too plain read more

Bafang Dumpling - Matcha heaven, signature noodle, spicy wonton, kimchi & pork wonton/potstickers - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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I was super looking forward to trying their famous dumplings and other Taiwanese yummy food. Fast Friendly counter service. Simple but clean fast food establishment. I was alone but I had to try everything and I ordered 4 things!  Signature Noodle - Delicious mouth coating spicy salty sesame oily sauce with perfectly cooked soft but bouncy noodles. Signature Dumplings - I had a better one before. The meat tasted a little funky. Wonton soup - Wonton skin was not silky, Broth was way too salty. Side Dishes in the cooler section - Nothing special. On the bland side. I only enjoyed the signature noodles. read more

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Friendly service, good selection of dumplings, and very tasty. The corn chowder and hot sour soups are my go to comfort food to accompany the kimchi dumplings. Mom likes the wonton soup. The noodles are also good, but that is usually when we do family style meals. read more

Tried a few items when it first opened. Wasn't really impressed with the noodles or the soups which were somewhat bland. The dumpling and potstickers had more promise. The Signature dumplings are pretty good. Kinda reminds me of a Wei-chuan frozen in terms of the flavor. Recently got the new Veggie dumplings. Inside is a plant based protein, cabbage and shiitake mushroom. These were okay. You can taste the shiitake which I don't usually like for dumplings so probably wouldn't get it again. Better to order ahead of time online, which is pretty easy, because it does take time to cook. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Signature and Veggie dumplings - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

A fun new Taiwanese dumpling place in the South Bay with cute to-go looking containers but plenty of space to eat in as well. The potstickers were very light and perfect light fried crunch! The dumplings are a cool "gold-shape" and come in 4 varieties- we enjoyed their signature type. They have several combos to mix and match things as you like! The spicy Ma-La noodles were also a nice zingy addition opposite the hearty yet light corn chowder. You can also choose from several dipping sauce options after you order, and get a boba tea if you are in the mood. Be sure to bus your table after and service your tray over to the cleanup area at the end. All in all it was very flavorful and unique! Looking forward to new one they say will open in Torrance soon! read more

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Quick service dumpling restaurant. You can dine in or take out and there is plenty of parking. Tried a plethora of items. Everyone basically just ordered the combo and shared. The combo basically included a soup. Potstickers- slightly crispy like if pan fried Signature dumplings Bafeng dumpling bowel - 4 different dumplings (kimchi, corn, signature) Bageng signature noodle- creamy like Dan Dan noodles with a kick And washed everything down with an oolong milk tea. Drinks are limited, like no soda fountain. It's mostly iced teas like green tea but they have a water station. They also have a sauce area where you can mix your own to dip the dumplings. read more

Bafung Dumpling offers excellent dumplings and attentive service. Ordered: Bafung Assortment (6 dumplings) Combo #3: 10 kimchi pork potstickers Black lemon tea The food was tasty, with good sauces. The service staff was knowledgeable and attentive. Overall, it was a positive dining experience. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Signature dumplings and Kimchi potstickers. - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Ah, a much-needed breath of fresh air for what might be the worst strip mall in Gardena, Bafang makes perfect potstickers and beautifully balanced dumplings. Split the #4 and #6 if you want to try the most stuff. Crunchy-crust potstickers with their signature pork filling in the #4 and a sampler of all their dumplings in the #6. One comes with a soup and their hot and sour is alright. The other comes with the signature noodle, which is covered in sesame sauce. Both are good, but you're here for the dumplings. I love kimchi, but the signature are so juicy and savory, and the chicken and corn is non-traditional but fun. What's your favorite dumpling? read more

Disappointing for Vegans -- Don't Be Misled by HappyCow Listing I came to Bafang Dumpling after seeing it listed on HappyCow as a vegan-friendly option, but unfortunately, it was a big letdown. The only thing remotely vegan was the vegetable dumplings -- and that's it. No tofu, no plant-based protein options, no stir-fried veggies or sides to round out a meal. Just the dumplings. While the vegetable dumplings were decent in flavor, they felt more like a snack than a satisfying meal. The menu is extremely limited if you're vegan or vegetarian, and there's really nothing nutritionally substantial being offered. Definitely not a place where you'll leave full or nourished. It's frustrating to see places listed as "vegan" or "vegan-friendly" when they barely put in the effort. If you're plant-based, I'd recommend skipping this one -- you'll leave hungry and disappointed. read more

Food allergy alert- I asked if their signature noodles or sesame noodles had peanuts or peanut butter, but the cashier said the only dish that had peanuts was the side dishes... of peanuts. I'm still a little dubious because a lot of reviews said that the signatures noodles tasted like peanut butter... I didn't order them, but will ask to speak to a manager the next time I go. Went on a rainy Sunday night and the place wasn't too crowded- still had ample seating available. Ordered Combo 4 (Bafang Dumpling Bowl) and got 12 dumplings (4 each of the kimchi, corn and Bafang dumplings). The Bafang ones were ok- not much flavor. The corn ones were good and the kimchi ones were REALLY good! Also ordered the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, which was huge! It had a nice layer of oil on top and huge pieces of beef and daikon. It had a little bit of a kick to it, with lots of cilantro, green onion and pickles inside! The noodles were chewy and bouncy as well. I would definitely come back, especially for the Taiwanese Noodle Soup. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

To preface, I'm from Taiwan so I grew up eating Bafang (八方雲集) and therefore was comparing this to my experience in Taiwan. I found that the US version's potstickers, though the flavors are mostly the same, was noticeably oilier than what I had growing up. I recommend the kimchi flavored potstickers over the regular! I actually really liked the signature noodles too, which I don't remember ordering in Taiwan. Even though the noodles don't have much in them other than the noodles itself, sauce, and green onion, I found myself continuously eating the noodles and slurping up the sauce! Lots of soy milk based drinks too! The regular soy milk was fine. My boyfriend really liked the mango soy milk, and I liked my friend's taro soy milk (it had a bunch of toppings in it including taro and red bean). The place was clean and had lots of space. read more

If you have been to the ones in Taiwan, you will be very disappointed in the quality of the food and price here. Besides the convenience of not having to cook the food on your own, there is really not much reason to come. This is the place that makes you think that I rather make the food at home on my own read more

[Review #771] 2023-058 Food & Drinks Order: BAFANG SIGNATURE NOODLE (green onions, sesame & malat sauces), 6 PC. SIGNATURE DUMPLINGS (pork), 12 PC. SIGNATURE POTSTICKERS (pork), OOLONG BOBA MILK TEA Service/Vibe: friendly & patient with kiosk order option for faster service. After my son's optometrist appointment, we were in the area to try Bafang Dumpling; I had it bookmarked as the latest "hot & new" restaurant to try but I'm not usually in Gardena. Located in the Gardena Market Place on the corner of Artesia Blvd. & Western Ave., the restaurant sits on the far southeast side & just had its grand opening about a month ago. Upon entering, the founder's - Mr. Lin & his wife - story is highlighted on the right wall: "With hard work & grit, you can turn dumplings into gold." Can you (turn dumplings into gold)? For some reason, I'm think of DTF & their explosive growth the past decade; according to their website, they have grown to 1.1K+ restaurants in Taiwan, Hong Kong, & China & just started publicly trading on 09/2021 in Taiwan. Bafang Dumpling's menu is short... just 2 kinds: potstickers (鍋貼) & dumplings (水餃) with appetizers (小菜), noodles, soups, sides, & drinks. There are combo menus with most selections at a slight discount except for #4 (5¢ more); #8 gives you the best bang for your buck. I figured I try both of their signature dishes with their signature noodles. As I was deciding on a drink, the cashier mentioned their Oolong Boba Milk Tea BOGOF promo & got that; I was pondering the Soy Awesome, & Four Seasons Green Tea (if it's anything like what my parents used to make). After your order is completed, you're given a puck-like pager to inform you when you're order is ready for pick-up. Bafang is more fast-casual than sit-down & my order was ready in minutes. I also noticed there's no tipping option on my cc receipt, so does that mean this is Taiwanese fast food? While I can see the steam rising from the potstickers & dumplings, it didn't take long for them to cool down & the dining area didn't have the a/c running on full blast, & the noodles were already starting to clump & stick as they cool. The signature potstickers & dumplings are made of pork, leeks & water chestnuts? Other than the wrapper, the taste is essentially the same & bland (even a little salt & pepper will give it some flavor, but I think that was missing too) except the potstickers' bottom is charred to a crunchy texture that didn't come to fruition due to the condensation & being cooled down even though I ate them first. Since it was bland, M was willing to eat several of them when he normally passes on having any. Good thing there was a condiments station with sesame oil, black vinegar, & sauces: chili, garlic, & soy for dipping. I made a concoction of garlic & chili sauces with a little sesame oil to dip the flavorless potstickers & dumplings. I think I'll try the kimchi & pork potstickers/dumplings next time, others seem to enjoy this more. The signature noodles were tasty with a slight chili kick from the malat sauce & has good chew, just didn't like the clumping/stickiness even though there's enough oil at the bottom of the bowl to prevent this. The oolong tea was a tad muted, but then I drink loose leaves in higher grade levels so the quality here isn't likely to match that of a tea shop. The boba was ok so I'm not expecting its quality to be that of a boba shop. It was a decent & filling meal, & less expensive than most dumpling shops for the quantity. I recently discovered a delish Taiwanese/Shanghainese restaurant near my place; check out Review #764 of CC. Will I be back? Possibly, but not likely to go out of my way for BD when there's a spot closer to home that has a more extensive & flavorful menu. If you enjoy BF, they have frozen dumplings in bags of 20 or 50 pieces at $9.50 - $10.50 (20) or $23 - $25 (50). Not sure if they're available at this location yet, but I saw empty bags underneath their grand opening plants. Recommended: Bafang Signature Noodle (order this), Signature Potstickers & Dumplings (grab some condiments to give these some flavor oomph), Oolong Boba Milk Tea. read more

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Can't go wrong with dumplings...i got the 6pc chicken and corn dumplings and the bafang noodles...I wish they had more variety with chicken options but nevertheless they were really good paired with the garlic sauce and a little bit of soy. I would go back. The prices are good as well. read more

Fried pork chop - 5 STARS, crispy, savory, has that proverbial mama's taste (you Taiwanese homies all know what I'm talking about.) Potstickers - 2 STARS, stuffing has good flavor but seems more veggies than meat; the shell is soft and not crispy at all. I recall going to the new Bafang in City of Industry and their postickers were perfectly crispy and hard for the first few months, then went soft and limp like... you know, a steamed dumpling (Hey I'm talking about food here!) Sadly the same thing is happening here in Gardena. For a restaurant specializing in potstickers, they need to do better! read more

Ordered a combo with hot and sour soup & their 12 signature dumplings. I ordered online, and it was ready in 15-25 min for pickup. After I got my food, I checked for sauces but there were none in the bag. There is a small self-serve station with black vinegar, soy sauce, etc. They had little to-go containers to take the sauces in, but the station was very messy. The containers were leaking everywhere & the bottles were sticky. Everything is average. The signature dumplings were okay but I thought that their black vinegar was too sweet, which made the flavors a little off for me. Their hot and sour soup was bland. It lacked a lot of flavor & couldve used more vinegar or spice. It also had a lot of ingredients in there that I'm not used to seeing in hot & sour soup. There were carrots & enoki mushrooms. Overall, I wouldn't come back to Bafang Dumpling. I thought their prices were reasonable but I'd just much rather go somewhere else for a meal. read more

First of all, I'm so glad they opened in Gardena. It's still far from me since I live in West LA but it's more convenient especially since I have friends that live nearby. The prices here are really great, especially for their combo sets. My favorites are the Kimchi & Pork Potstickers (I don't even need sauce for these, so flavorful) and the Signature Noodles. I also love their soy drinks. The potstickers really do remind of those in Taiwan. I will say though that I find the corn & chicken ones a little strange but the signature ones are also good. The place is nice and pretty spacious and the staff are all great. You can order ahead for pickup and everything is ready pretty quickly. Parking is also plentiful in the plaza. read more

This place is like a dumpling fast food set up without actually being fast food. That said, it's actually great if you want food without the frills and fuss. Basically order food, wait maybe 5-10 mins, they call your number, done. Food options are dumplings, pork chop, noodles, and a few drink options. It's satisfying and tasty for a quick informal lunch or for groups as well. read more

This restaurant was a delight. The parking was simple and plentiful. The restaurant is wide open and spacious. The food was healthy tasty simple, and refreshing. I would not recommend the house noodles or sesame peanut noodles whatever they are not good they're absolutely bland and a little stale but other than that, everything else was spot on perfect the service is OK but the cashier was a little dry. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you want something refreshing simple and tasty. read more

I was extremely excited when I saw that Bafang had opened up a location in the south bay! I've gone a couple times and it always hits the spot. If you are looking for some solid dumplings and noodles that won't break the wallet, look no further. There is always parking in the lot, and I've never had to wait too long for the food. Also don't sleep on their pork chop--it's surprisingly good. Will be coming back! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Always love having new Taiwanese restaurants in the South Bay! We could really use more of them! Bafang is from Taiwan and is the real deal! Beef noodle soup: good flavor, tender beef. Not spicy, which I usually prefer. Would get again. Signature noodle: very basic. No toppings other than some bean sprouts and green onions. Sauce is ok. Not sure if I'd get again. Signature potstickers: crispy skin, tasty filling. I'd get again. Pork chop: nothing special. Would only get again if I'm really craving a Taiwanese pork chop. read more

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Your standard fast-casual Taiwanese dumplings. Their dumplings, soups, and appetizers were all what you expect. Only complaint is that it's a bit pricey for what you get read more

Ordered the Number 1, hot and sour soup with 10 dumplings, soup was mildly spicy but lacked any sourness, dumplings were a little on the oily side, taste was ok. Service took about 20 minutes from the time we ordered. Staff was friendly, menu is fairly limited, but worth a try if you are in the area. read more

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Feels like a Chinese fast casual place. The noodles were good but not very memorable. The prices are cheap because the portion sizes are smaller. I finished both bowls of pickles and 2.5 bowls of noodles to feel satisfied read more

Bafang Dumpling - Pickles - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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What a gem! I had driven by this place a few times and made plans with family to come. We had to try a bunch of things since it was so hard to choose from. We had the original dumplings, kimchi potstickers, original potstickers, the corn chowder soup, hot sour soup and a couple different types of noodles. We couldn't get through it all fast enough. My absolute favorite item was the kimchi pork potstickers. Everything had such good flavor and the sauces available were also incredible. I like dipping in a combo on the garlic and spicy sauce. Such a burst of flavor. The corn chowder soups was a little too sweet for my taste but really liked everything else. The restaurant was clean and spacious and we really had a great time just eating and talking. Definitely going to be a place we return to! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California

I was so excited when I heard that they were opening a BaFang Dumpling place in Gardena since it would be way closer to me now. I ordered the Signature Noodles & Soup Wontons Combo and the Four Seasons Green Tea with Boba. The Signature Noodles are a little spicy, but I think it's just the right amount if you like a little spice to your noodles. The Soup Dumplings remind me of authentic soup wontons from Taiwan, which I enjoy. I've never tried the boba from here, but I was told it was good. The tea itself was good, but it was not too sweet in my opinion (maybe because I love sweet drinks). If it's not to your liking, I was able to bring it back and they made it sweeter for me! The service was also very good and staff were nice, friendly, and quick. Overall, great experience! I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back soon! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Gardena, California