This restaurant is so delicious! I had a craving again. I got the vegetable potstickers which were delicious again, and this time I tried the old-fashioned noodles. I think they are even more delicious than the signature noodles I tried last time. And both are vegetarian. Super yummy. Glad I found this place on Yelp! It's a bigger Taiwanese chain and this is their first location in San Diego after having several locations in LA. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Very delicious vegetarian potstickers, you can order six or 12. - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Got a chance to try Bafang Dumpling after having it bookmarked for a year! The casual dumpling eatery seems to be operating well since their opening back last year. First, I liked the variety of options they had in addition to the combos if you wanted to try multiple items. What intrigued me were their noodles and potstickers. Conveniently, those two were one of their combos offered (#4 on the menu). #4 Signature Potstickers + Signature Noodle (4/5): The potstickers had a nice crunchy layer on the bottom from frying. They do lose crispiness so you want to eat them first. The noodles were mixed with the sauce well and were not that spicy! Soy Wild Mango Drink (4/5): The flavors of the mango are not too strong and combats the greasiness of the food. They gave me extra soy milk on the side, which I was a bit confused about since I thought the whole drink itself had everything mixed in. Wonton Soup (3/5): Very mild and light in flavor. The wontons were small but still had a nice thin wrap. They even have frozen dumplings that you can take home which is an indicator their dumplings are popular. There is a sauce station, however, I felt like my items were flavorful enough and only used their soy sauce. If this was a more convenient area for me, I'd definitely be a regular here. read more

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Great from start to finish. Kiosk ordered and found a nice seat in their very clean restaurant. All the food we ordered was delicious. We also liked that there is a place to put your dirty dishes & tray. We can't wait to come back! Pros: * Phenomenal food; recommend their steamed signature dumplings * Clean restaurant & bathrooms * Easy kiosk ordering; great for when you need some time to decide what you want * Quick service Cons: * N/A Extra: * It gets busy * The Kimchi & Pork filling is very strong on the kimchi flavor. * They offer serve yourself condiments including sesame oil, black vinegar, soy sauce, garlic sauce, & spicy sauce. * You clean up after yourself. Just take your tray with trash around the corner toward the bathrooms. read more

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FIRST OF ALL: What sets this place apart from others is the fact that they do NOT prompt for tipping. In our tip-crazed culture, this is a rarity. And yes, I know, it's all self serve so why WOULD they ask for tip - but other places that are self serve still prompt for tip, so shrug. Now, onto the rest of the review: I love coming here for a quick Taiwanese food fix! As a Taiwanese gal, I honestly never ate at Bafang in Taiwan, but here in San Diego, it's one of the rare options for tw food and it's yummy! I usually get a meal set, replacing the signature noodles with sesame noodles and the 6 potstickers. Their noodles are so chewy and fresh, the sauce is perfect, and the potstickers make a good side dish. The ice water with cups and all the sauces are all self serve along the back. Convenient and they're always checking the supply and maintaining the area. Self order kiosk is handy, there are plenty of tables of assorted sizes to sit down at, but when it's really busy, it can be hard to find a spot. They cook things fresh, so a lot of people are just sitting and waiting for their number to be called, so the tables can fill up. When they introduced the pork chop rice for $10, omg what a deal!!! Not only is it cheap, it tastes authentic and is bursting with flavor - but I recommend taking it home to add more rice, and make it into two meals. The pork chop portion is generous. I hope people will try it out for a simple meal. The beef noodle soup is a gigantic bowl, also quite good. Noodles, potstickers, dumplings, soup, rice bowl...... all good. The only thing I can not speak to is their side dishes they offer to you the left of the registers. I never tried those. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Braised pork chop Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice - such a good deal! - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Bafang Dumpling offers some nice combos that are pretty affordable. The dumplings were alright - nothing exceptional, but tasty enough to finish. The meat dish was good with a nice texture and flavor. The corn chowder is definitely more on the creamy side - may not be for everyone. If you're looking for a quick, affordable bite, it's worth checking out, but don't expect anything mind-blowing. Would come back for the price and the tasty meat! The plaza has plenty of parking and the actual dining area has a good amount of seats. The sauces are self-serve so you can make your own combinations/ratios. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered combo 7 which came with bafang signature noodles which were not was I was expecting. I wish it was a bit more savory in flavor. The combo also came with wonton soup which I actually really liked. I think it's a nice spot if you want something quick and hot. Plenty of seating inside. Would come back to try other noodles. read more

I love that this place is so quick and cheap for some decent dumplings. It's nothing fancy, but they also offer boba which I loved. The place is very casual with everyday patrons. The service was fast, and the place mostly busy. read more

Have had Bafang bookmarked for a while ever since they opened, but I'm not in the area too often. I was finally nearby so decided to stop by for lunch! BEEF NOODLE SOUP: I've heard mixed things about their dumplings, but only good things about the beef noodle soup. Decided to give it a try after seeing it as the number one dish on Yelp too! It seems a bit pricey but the bowl is HUGE! Perfect if you have a big appetite though, I still finished the whole thing. Their noodles were cooked to the perfect texture and the beef was tender. BAFANG SIGNATURE NOODLES: Saw this as the 2nd dish on Yelp's most popular so I decided to grab this to go too. It has a chili pepper next to it on their menu but I didn't really feel like it was that spicy. They had a nice chew to them but did start to feel overly greasy after a while. I think the addition of some veggies would've helped to cut the fattiness. Overall, a decent option for Taiwanese food. There aren't too many options down in San Diego for Taiwanese food so I'm glad to see more places popping up! I'll have to come back to try their dumplings one day since that's what the restaurant is actually named for. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

One of my favorite Taiwanese breakfast spots since childhood. So happy they opened this location 5 mins away from my place. I been there so many times and tried all items on their menu. Took my girlfriend here for her first time to taste my hometown food and also try the new item pork chop rice. We both love the food and the ambiance. It's like a food court style restaurant so service is quick and easy, and staffs there are friendly and welcoming. Besides, they open late til 10pm. Definitely a plus when I crave for a late night snack. read more

Met up with a friend here for lunch back in June. You order at the counter and wait for your order. It's a fast-casual restaurant, so the wait wasn't too bad. They have an area to get sauces, etc. and you can also buy frozen dumplings to go! We shared the signature noodle, spicy wonton, signature potstickers, Bafang pork chop, and some pickled cucumber. Everything we tried was pretty tasty. My favorites were probably the potstickers and noodles. We also got some boba tea, which took a while to get. Overall, a decent place for some dumplings! read more

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The good: clean place with good lighting. The bad: the food. The signature dumpling is Ok and so is the potstickers but the sesame noodles & the hot&sour soup were pretty bad. I wouldn't go here again. It looks like they get frozen dumplings from there warehouse/remote kitchen and just heat it here and serve it. Not ideal. read more

I had an 'ok' experience here. The food was tasty but nothing blew me away. The potstickers were cooked perfectly. The signature noodles and chili pepper fried chicken felt short for me. Noodles could use more flavor and the breading on the chicken was sorta soggy. The place has potential though! I will be back to try other items. There's plenty of seating around and I love that you're able to build your own dipping sauces. read more

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I can't believe I haven't reviewed this spot yet LOL I've been here multiple times and each time I liked it! When I'm craving dumplings this is my go to spot when I don't want to spend a lot of money! Every dish is so good and comes out fresh. The shop itself is clean, it's self serve sauces and you get your own table so sometimes people leave a mess but the employees are always cleaning up and putting dishes away! Lots of seating for mid size parties. There is a bathroom as well, and they have always been clean. I've tried almost all of their dishes and they are all good. I really like the potstickers, spicy noodles, and pork chop when it is fresh! Their wonton soup and beef noodle is good too, but not my favorite. You can serve your own sauces and I like the vinegar with the dumplings. I will continue to come here for my dumpling fix! read more

Been here a couple times. Gives Ikea cafeteria vibes, in a simple, charming way. There are kiosks to order at, the prices are very cheap. And the signature potstickers are surprisingly delicious and filling. Almost no service, just order and pickup at the front when ready. Don't need to say a single word to anyone if you're shy. Basically fast food. Wouldn't take a date here, this isn't a suit and tie moment. When you're sick of raising cane's and panda express, give this place a try. you won't regret it read more

Bafang Dumpling - Signature Potstickers - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I miss Bafang in Taiwan so the next best place to get it is in Mira Mesa. They have a variety of combos and dishes to try. Some of the noodle dishes were flavored right, others could be more flavorful, and I like their dumplings in general. There's plenty of parking, plenty of seats, and you can order via the front or using a kiosk. Sauces and water are self serve, they even have side dishes to grab and go up at the front. Food comes out fairly quick, and if you really want to, you can buy the frozen dumplings to take home though it's pretty expensive in my opinion. read more

I love it. I have gone so many times already. First come first serve seating, but definitely prefer people don't save seats as by the time you get your food there should be seating for everyone. I have tried everything so far and it's all good. I like the Pork chop and the Fried chicken as they compliment the noodles very well. The service is usually fast, it's adequate seating for the space. I do like that they have a big long table in the middle for shared table. Don't forget to pump some sauce for a better experience Yummy, love eating here. read more

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IG @allysxn.eats | quick & tasty spot! making taiwanese beef noodle soup can take a while at home since you need to let the broth simmer, so we like to come here for a quick beef noodle soup bowl! the pot stickers and signature noodle are also pretty flavorful, but not as good as home-made chinese dishes. service is usually pretty great, and there is plenty of parking in the lot! read more

Fast, casual, inexpensive, tasty dumplings and noodles? This is a no brainer when I have a craving but don't want to deal with the hustle and bustle of a sit down restaurant. A noodle dish alone is very filling so the combos on the menu are a really good deal. I really like the texture of the noodles and the spicy wontons have been my go to. I've also been wanting to try the soups so I'll be back! read more

So happy this opened in Mira mesa! I love potstickers, and thanks to their impeccable preparation and flavors, so does the rest of the family! The dumplings are tender but hold together, the potstickers are crisp on the bottom but not burned, the noodles are thick and tender, and the sauces -- oh the sauces!!! Don't miss the sauce bar! There's something for everyone. Spicy, oily, vinegary, but all tasty! My favorite is probably the sesame oil... it just pairs so well with the signature potstickers. If you're in a rush make sure to order ahead online so it's ready to pickup when you get there... it gets BUSY during meal times. If you come to eat in you can order at a kiosk or get in line at the counter to order in-person. Either way, the wait can be significant. But I will say the wait is worth it, as there's not really anything comparable nearby. It gets crowded inside as well, and a bit loud, but not overwhelming. The floor-to-ceiling windows help make the space feel open and bright. And really, once you get your food you're not going to notice much else! I've been coming regularly since it opened... enjoy! read more

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I've had Bafang up near LA, but this is my first time at this location. I did try a lot of new items here though. We ordered the Mala Beef Noodle Soup ($16.75), Bafang Pork Chop ($8), #2 Combo ($14) which includes 12 Signature Potstickers and Wonton Soup, and the Bafang Signature Dumplings ($5.75 for 6). They also have a self-serve sauce bar towards the front of the shop where you can get soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, chili sauce, and garlic sauce. My preferred combo for dumplings are soy sauce, black vinegar, and chili sauce. I've had their regular beef noodle soup before, and I actually prefer that over the mala beef noodle soup. I feel like I get more of the beef flavor when it doesn't also have the mala in it. The dumplings and potstickers have the same filling, so it just depends on whether you prefer the steamed or pan fried way. I personally like the potstickers because you get that crispy crust on the bottom. The pork chop was juicy and tender but I don't think it had much flavor to it. You order at the counter first and then they hand you a buzzer to let you know that your order is ready. Then you grab a table and everything is pretty much self serve. The water and sauces are at the front, and if you need take out boxes they just laid them out at the counter for you to grab yourself as well. I arrived at around 11:00am on a Saturday and there was no line. By the time we sat down at a table though there was already a line forming for the lunch rush. Solid place for dumplings, and it's nice that they also have beef noodle soup here. The prices here are decent, and I like that there's a good amount of sauces that you can choose from. Definitely get here early to beat the rush though. read more

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This place has been on my radar since I found out an SD place opened up! Pretty standard dumpling place. Its fast, casual and quick, which hits the spot. They have a small variety of meat fillings for the dumplings and a few noodle choices as well. You can get dry and wet. I enjoyed the flavors of the dry noodle with the tender meats. The service was quick and there isn't much of a wait. I recommend getting the combo dumpling with soup noodle. For the cost and portion it is pretty fare. The only thing that I would comment on is the cleanliness of the place and tables. I feel like since they turn out of food so fast, the tables are always dirty as well as the condiment sections, otherwise they would have gotten a better score. But I do appreciate that this place is a staple in the MM community! read more

You know the food and service are good when I forget to take pics. The restaurant is fast casual, with a well lit clean and brightly decorated dining area. The ordering process was quick and food was prepared quickly too. The signature dumplings are amazing. And I got both kinds. But the beef rice bowl and corn chowder are the stars of our order. The lemon black tea is delicious as well ! read more

Bafang Dumpling - When your order is ready your little buzzer - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered the beef with noodles bowl to go also six potstickers and six piece chicken fried chicken, which was a little different from your average fried chicken but tasty a little too much fat on the chicken for me, but I did like the noodle bowl and I did like the potstickers. So much I was able to have dinner and take it to lunch the following day soup only and dinner that night with the leftover chicken. It was a win-win for me. read more

Been here a few times. Service is fast, food is hot and fresh. You order and pay at the counter then go find a seat. Sometimes you have to clean a table yourself. I rarely see workers going around to clean during peak lunch time and some other customers leave messes. Potstickers are crispy while dumplings are more juicy which is why we always get both. Recommend the signature flavor and kimchi & pork has a little spice. Corn & chicken is just okay would not get again. Chili wontons are okay. Bafang signature noodles are okay. Tea drinks are okay. Definitely skip the boba--it's flavorless. Better yet, pick up a drink from Sunmerry bakery next door and you'll probably be happier. Parking is plentiful in parking lot but you may have to park farther and walk. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Potstickers, signature noodles, chili wontons, dumplings. Recommend dumplings and potstickers - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I don't know what they do to their dumplings but this has to be one of the best places to get dumplings. They are so juicy and tasty. They also have a delicious pork chop and the friend chicken is so good. It's different, doesn't look like your typical fried chicken but the taste is delicious. I have make this at least a once a month stop. read more

Second time coming here on a Saturday around 1 pm. No line to order and we found seating easily but it filled up fast ever. My sister and I ordered the #8 combo with old fashioned noodle and Bafang pork chop and an order of the Bafang signature potstickers to share. We weren't super hungry so it left us stuffed! The old fashioned noodles were chewy and savory with a hint of sweetness and I liked that it came with bean sprouts, green onions, and cilantro. The combo also came with a drink and we didn't get to choose and got the lemon black tea but I suppose you could ask the cashier to swap it out. It was strong and sweet with a subtle lemon taste but not too bad. The Bafang pork chop was tender, slightly crispy, and flavorful but also a bit sweet. The potstickers were crispy and tasty when dipped with the garlic sauce. Clean and modern inside but food took a while to come out. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Top: Signature potstickers and dumplings Bottom: Bafang signature noodles and wonton soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Been seeing this place on social media and decided to give it a try. Its located in Mira Mesa, with a pretty decent sized parking lot. The place itself was pretty big with a good amount of seating. It was also pretty clean. There wasn't any outdoor seating but if you walk a little down more you can find some empty spots to sit. Service was pretty good. Staff was super nice and friendly. They were patient and were nice explaining things on the menu. Overall, I had no issues with staff as well. Food was pretty good. And I thought the food was reasonably priced for all the stuff we got. The dumpling were all super flavorful and pretty big. The soup was delicious and warming. The chicken had a nice crisp and flavor. The noodles in my opinion needed just a bit more flavorful but overall I enjoyed it! I do see myself coming back! It's just a little bit of a drive but I think its worth it. I'm hoping they open more locations down south but I highly suggest it! read more

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When you're hangry, everything can, and will, go wrong. I knew something was awry when the parties that ordered long after us received their orders BEFORE us. Oh man, was I fuming. I checked the receipt and it had been nearly 20 minutes since we've ordered. The employee that took our order literally went on break and came back, and our order was still wasn't called - lmao. Turns out, one of the cooks finished making our food and never sent it over the counter to be served. Yo, shout out to that cook! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Super delicious dumplings and bubble tea...I recommend the Signature potstickers and dumplings, as well as the black tea soy latte with bubbles. There is a simple but adequate sauce bar (sesame, chili, garlic, and soy). Parking isn't the easiest unless you can grab a spot right in front--there are, however, plenty of spaces all around and within a quick walk, as the store is located at an end corner of a major shopping plaza (near Burlington, Marshall's, etc). The atmosphere inside is relaxed and upbeat, the counter service friendly....though a bit slow (it was a busy lunch hour). We will be back to try other items in the menu, especially the noodle soups which looked very tasty. read more

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Seriously sad food. Their pork and kitchen dumplings smell and are bland. Hot & Sour soup is devoid of any flavors and is a total mess. Fried chicken had some saving grace. Rest everything is pathetic. I wonder why is this restaurant even running. read more

A great option to grab a quick bite of dumplings and noodles! We tried 1) bafang signature noodles- the noodles were nice and chewy with a mala and sesame sauce, topped with fresh green onions. It does have a more mild taste profile and you may need to add more soy sauce, but I enjoyed the balance of spicy and creamy! 2) veggie pan fried dumplings- there was a nice crispy exterior and the inside was incredibly moist and juicy! The inside had shiitake mushrooms and cabbage. It paired well either a soy sauce vinegar mixture you can make with their sauce section. You can order at the counter or on their kiosk screen and the food comes out in a timely manner. They offer complimentary sauces that include soy sauce, vinegar, a chili sauce, and a soy garlic sweeter sauce. It's a family friendly environment with plenty of seating and it's very clean inside. Free parking! Prices are very reasonable and the quality is great! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Bafang signature noodles and veggie dumplings - delicious! - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

New to mira mesa, this spot serves up potstickers and dumplings, soups and boba drinks. I got the combo 1 which comes with 12 pork pot stickers and a soup of your choice (hot and sour soup or corn chowder) i opted for hot and sour soup. The pot stickers were soft and crunchy, soup was piping hot. Everything was delicious theres a condiment section where you can grab soy sauce, garlic sauce, chili sauce, black vinegar and chili oil. This combo was $13-14. The dining area is large and service was basic. Only critique is that they should add low sodium soy sauce as an option for those trying to watch their sodium intake or just prefer less sodium. Also a sweet chili or sauce of some sort would be a good idea. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Combo 1 with hot and sour soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been meaning to try this spot out and was so happy it was a few mins away from the YEE so made that extra stop. I have not been in this shopping center in a few years so it's nice to see all the new shops. There's plenty of parking. I ordered to go and although I wanted to try everything, I just got: the signature noodles with the pan fried stickers (combo #4)- noodles are nice and chewy. I didn't taste any spice so not sure if it's supposed to be or not. It was simple, added garlic sauce to it which made it stand out better IMO. 4/5 Kimchi & pork dumplings-there's a chili icon so I also think this was supposed to be spicy but I tasted no spice. It was mediocre IMO. It wasn't the best kimchi for me it's something I wouldn't order again. 1/5 Signature potstickers- nice crispy edges on one side and moist on the other. Interior was good (nothing amazing). 3.8/5 Pickled cucumber-nice and thick little chunks. Good portion. Sweet. I was hoping it would be similar to DTF cucumbers or from kbbqs but it wasn't. Still refreshing. I wouldn't order again but not bad. 3.5/5 Four seasons green tea with boba 50% sweet-I could barely taste any sweetness. But I could taste the tea flavor. Nina was nice chewy consistency. I was so happy to see they had boba drinks here but this was ok. I'll try the other flavors next time for sure. 3/5 Overall, this visit was pleasant. Interior is very open and clean. Workers seem to be hard working. Including the cooks in the back. Price point is fair. I was really hoping to love this place and that it would be similar to Din Tai Fung. Which I supposed menu items are almost with a cheaper cost. They packaged the to go meal very neatly. However, the flavors of what I ordered was just so so to me. It was not anything spectacular. I will definitely come back to try the noodle soup because that looked really good. So I'll give them another chance-just didn't think that to-go would taste as good. read more

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Ordered for dine in and waited nearly 35 minutes for our food, turns out they packaged it to go and no names were ever called. -1 Lots of parking and lots of seating. Clean restrooms and great prices. Fried pork chop: 2/5, soggy Dumplings: 3.5/5 Oolong milk tea: 1/5, oolong powder mixed with milk read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Around lunch time (late afternoon) the place was nearly empty, with a few exceptions. The ordering process was really easy. We got three orders of Number 6 and instead of the drink we ordered the hot sour soup side with it. By the entrance doors they have the sauce station which is for the most part-- clean. They have the option of a garlic sauce, soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, and a chili sauce. We had the og dumpling which I think is meat and cabbage. The yellowish dumpling has corn in it. And the other one is filled with kimchi. My fav was the corn one. The kimchi one was NOT for me. But if you like kimchi (as is and a bit sour/fermented strongly) ...you'll like it. Overall, yummy and fulfilling. Will come back to try the veggie one. The prices were decent! read more

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Paid by card. Bafang Dumpling is in the same plaza as Sunmerry and offers a lot of plaza parking. I've been here several times, weekdays and weekends, and it's usually busy but the line goes quickly and there are always places to sit. The staff is nice as well. I've tried the wonton soup, signature noodles, mala noodles, potstickers, pork chop, and old fashioned noodles. I like the wonton soup, mala noodles, and potstickers the best. They provide a good portion of noodles so they are very filling. Overall I would recommend this place and would go back. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Counter service spot with modest prices. I got the #1 combo (12 potstickers and corn chowder). The food I tried was just alright. Perfectly serviceable but nothing exceptional. Potstickers are relatively high quality, but not any better than a good set of frozen potstickers from the asian grocery in my opinion. Corn chowder was also just alright. It's got little pieces of ham, mincemeat, and carrots in it. Service is relatively quick and it's an alright place for a quick, affordable meal. read more

Bafang Dumpling - 12 Signature Potstickers - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was skeptical because I expected an over-hyped and over hyped dumpling restaurant but I was pleasantly surprised that it's a really casual, really solid, affordable place to get good lunch. I love their Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The beef is delicious! The dumplings and pot stickers are great too and really affordable but it's the soup the keeps me coming back. Be warned, the soup is a really large order, maybe enough for 2 to share. Also, give a little time for your order to come out, about 10 minutes? But it's worth it. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Bafang Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered chicken and corn dumplings, and a combo with potstickers and signature noodles. It was okay, wouldn't go out of my way to go back but wouldn't say no to revisiting. I will say it was pretty affordable as both my husband and I are for 20 bucks. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Dumplings are ok -- not any better than frozen dumplings from the grocery store. Also couldn't taste a significant difference between the three different fillings. The corn chowder was wholly unappetizing. I love corn but this soup was so overly sweet, and personally the gelatinous texture threw me off. I feel bad if that's how it's supposed to taste, in that case it just isn't for me. I wouldn't order their dumplings or soup again, but am interested in trying the noodles and potstickers. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Combo 6 - Taiwanese Near Me - San Diego, California