This is another one of the chain that I had to round up the score as I couldn't give it a three half star. Been meaning to check this out for a couple months now. Decided to come by after catching a movie at the nearby theatre. Very spacious and clean place with a fast food/self service business model. You ordered at counter, pickup the food which comes in paper containers that you can dine there or take it to-go. Their signature noodle was really good in terms of the noodle texture and flavor. Noodle has the right level of chewiness and thickness which I like. It was very flavorful with mild spiciness and not too oily. I also had their veggie potstickers. It was not bad - a little on the oily side and I would love it if they had it more crispy on the outer wrap. As for dipping sauce, they have multiple sauces (garlic, sesame, vinegar, soy) on the counter for you to mix to your liking. The only thing I would not recommend ordering was their hot & sour soup which doesn't look nor taste like a hot & sour soup at all - in fact tasted weird in my opinion. My husband was disgusted with the soup. read more

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The first Bafang in California opened near the run down Puente Hills Mall. I've been there a couple of times. I knew that they were like a fast food restaurant serving up some fast and cheap food. It surprised me that we decided to try them while on a recent business trip because I've never been impressed. I was impressed with this location. They are located in a nicer shopping center in Santa Clara with a Whole Foods and lots of nice restaurants. Surprisingly I visited twice on a recent business trip because I wasn't too hungry and didn't want to spend too much. Parking is almost impossible for this restaurant. Bafang was less then 5 minutes of driving from my hotel, but took over 20 minutes of looking for a parking spot. The dumplings and potstickers have a pork and cabbage filling. All the Taiwan natives in Southern California say it reminds them of Taiwan. I'm not a native. I think they are okay and won't go out of my way for it. Their combos are nicely priced for a cheapskate like me. With the hotel feeding my wife and I half a dinner, we didn't have to order much. I liked their noodles more than their dumplings. I don't like their cabbage filling. When you want cheap, you get cabbage. They are in a good location where you can't park in the evenings. The food is cheap and okay. I might visit again when on another business trip in the area. read more

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I made a DoorDash order and I was excited to try them out. I've never been to Bafang, based on what I heard about the congested parking situation and the crowded patrons, so I'm really glad that I can give them a try without the burden. The experience with the food was just ok. I ordered a mini wonton soup and a pack of 6 signature dumplings. The wonton soup tasted ok, the soup got the umami flavors as you get from MSG, but I had no MSG reactions afterwards; unfortunately, all the wonton were broken. The wrappings were thin, but they all broke, leaving the meatball fillings floating around. The steamed dumplings also tasted ok. Although the wrapping looked thick, it didn't have that chewy gluten texture that I dislike. I found the fillings tasted fine, but there's this sense of air and space b/w the wrapper and the fillings. My friend echoed my feelings and said she always felt like not eating enough substances when eating their dumplings for hot pot. I also tried one potsticker, not bad, but potstickers are just not great for take-out, as they easily lose the crispiness, and the oil could overwhelm the dumplings. I'm not happy with their take-out packaging, as all the potstickers were left in various boxes without markings. We were so confused by which was which, and my friend had to sniff inside each box to find her kimchi potsticker. lol I also tried a piece of beef from the beef noodle soup. The beef was soft, but it lacked flavor compared to Flaming Ox. read more

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Bafang Dumpling is a popular restaurant chain from Taiwan. This location has been open for a couple months now. I recently got the chance to dine here for dinner with my SO and friends. ORDER/REGISTRAR The staff are pretty busy. The employee that took our order was friendly and professional. SEATING After you order at the registrar, you find your own table to sit at. Also, you clean up after dining with several trash stations with tray carts, etc. FOOD - Bafang Signatue Potstickers x12 - Pork Chop with Briased Pork Belly Rice Bowl - Wonton Soup Everything was made fresh to order. We waited about 10-15 minutes for our food. Everything was delicious and tasty. The potstickers were crisp and the filling was well seasoned and flavorful. The rice bowl I ordered was comforting and tasty -- I love the pickled mustard greens and sweet pickled cucumber slices. Overall, it's a solid spot to enjoy Taiwanese comfort food. Next time, I'd like to try the Taiwanese beer noodle soup and explore other flavorful dumplings on the menu. read more

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Decided to try Bafang after some of the hype died down and in the late evening to avoid any potential waits. Two of us had: combo 7 $14.50 -mini wonton soup -bafang signature noodle 6 signature dumplings $6.95 fried pork chop $9.25 OVerall, OK meal. Wonton had too much wrapper. Noodle was way too saucey and overcooked. Dumplings were ok (too much dough) and pork chop was avg. Pricing wise, relatively reasonable. Nice ambiance inside. Food came out really slow for some reason, but maybe because we went in late. Limited parking in the plaza. read more

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First impression of this place is open, spacious and bright. It's a cafeteria-style that you order at the counter and find your own table. When your food is ready, you go get it at the counter on your own. Food is so-so, not as good as the hype. All the food we received are not served hot (temperature-wise). They're slightly luke warm and seems like it's been sitting around for awhile, and not freshly made. We ordered: - Signature Potstickers: They're not crispy at all. We can tell the pot stickers bren sitting around after being cooked. They're not freshly made to order. Very disappointing. - Signature Dumplings: They're ok, nothing special that I can't get anywhere else. Dumplings I got from other restaurants were served piping hot, but not here. - Pork Chop with braised pork belly rice: This is probably the best dish out of all. The pork chop is flavorful and tender. It comes with a little bit of preserved veggies. There is some sauce that flavor the rice too. However, the dish comes in room temperature and the rice is too hard (may be because the rice isn't served hot) - Bafang Signature Noodles: It's slightly spicy with a kick to it. Noodles are cooked well and chewy. There is no meat in this dish. The garlic sauce at the counter is very good to use as a dipping sauce for the potstickers and dumplings. Overall it's a big disappointment. Was hoping this to be a great dumpling place with a convenient location. I really wish all food were freshly cook to order and served piping hot. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Nice location, very clean, and workers were helpful as a first timer. Everything I ordered was delicious but my favorite dish I have to come back for is the wonton soup. The broth was light, flavorful, and had a hint of lemon. The wontons were great as well. Sesame noodles were good, a little thick and heavy but great flavor almost like peanut butter. Potstickers were great and crispy too. read more

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Amazing place, we were impressed after a long time with many disappointment. Service is self serve but the food come out relatively fast. The inside is very clean and bright, smell good. Even with other crowed group I didn't feel suffocated. Food are amazing, my husband is very picky about food and he loved everything. He usually hate potsticker but he loved this one. The skin are thin and the filling are fragrant. The corn and chicken dumpling were great too, I think I like them the most. The wonton skin are also thin and the spicy sauce is not too spicy. I think the hot and sour soup can be more sour. But overall everything were amazing. read more

Bafang Dumpling - So Crispy Wontons, Corn Chowder, Hot & Sour, 6 Corn & Chicken Dumplings, 6 Signature Potstickers, Bafang Signature Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Good place and location for those who work across the street at a tech company too cheap to provide you free food. Also, why the vaulted ceilings? I kinda wish a KBBQ or smoke-heavy restaurant moved in here instead to take advantage of that. You could totally eat dumplings and do acrobatics in here, no problem. There is so much space for it. The beef noodle soup was okay. The dumplings soup was pretty good, I like how extra savory/oily the clear broth was. The dumplings were alright. The dry noodles were very good. Overall 3 stars, I wasn't wow-ed by their food offerings other than them having a Pepsi soda fountain that was self served and that the place was very nice and very clean. I heard about this place a year or maybe two ago when they opened one in Irvine. I didn't have the chance to get to try it because it was hella packed and that plaza down in Irvine just gets absolutely slammed at certain times of the day (they had also just opened a HEYTEA across from it down there as well). read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Everything is just okay; nothing was bad but I felt like it was mediocre comparatively (to Taiwan lol). You order at the front, get a buzzer, and sit down. Food comes out on a tray for dine-in, but in to-go containers. Pretty casual which is nice. It's bright and relatively large inside, which is good because it got packed on a Saturday night. I would consider this fast casual Taiwanese food - potstickers, dumplings, a variety of noodles (cold and hot), etc. There are a few combos where you can save .50 to a buck ish, compared to ordering individual items if what you want to order happens to be in a combo. We got a few combos to try, the only item we didn't try was the beef noodle soup. Pork chop was pretty good; sweet, pounded flat, not too tendon-y. Chicken wasn't great, lots of tendon-y pieces. My parents liked it more than we did so they said they'll be back for the beef noodle soup. My corn chowder was completely cold, which was disappointing. Mala noodle was also bland; I tried to doctor it up myself with the sauce bar. Mala flavor was weird, not numbing or mala whatsoever, I should've stuck to their classic noodle. The dumpling/potsticker fillings are simple; we got the classic pork cabbage, but there is also corn, kimchi, etc. Relatively bland. The dough wasn't anything to write home about either (not QQ or anything). They just tasted like run of the mill decent frozen potstickers - hence - I was surprised that there were people buying their dumplings in bulk (they sell frozen bags in bulk at the front) There is a sauce bar with garlic soy, chili, soy, vinegar. Garlic soy was not garlicky whatsoever - thought there would be more flavor to the sauces. Overall, not bad, just confused as to why it's so packed for the mediocrity. Seems like everyone is nostalgic for Taiwanese food (most of the patrons seemed to be Taiwanese). read more

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Fast food style Chinese food. Good portions for low prices. Lots of seating inside and packaged nicely to take to-go as well. However don't have high expectations because the food is mid; it's just meant to fill you up. If you're craving something like din tai fung but don't want to splurge or wait in line then this place is for you. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I LOVE dim sum and have been yearning for a fast-casual place for dumplings in the South Bay since forever. I literally have a fast-casual option for all my favorite grubs besides dim sum and was really excited when I heard about Bafang Dumpling opening. When I visited, the place was packed with people of Taiwanese decent so I knew the food was going to be reasonably authentic. I got the signature noodle, potstickers, dumplings, and wonton soup. They also have a variety of sauces that are all self-serve, which I really appreciated as it's one of my pet-peeves when places charge for extra sauce. Everything was very delicious and tasted quite fresh, which was a little surprising given that this place is, in fact, a fast-casual eatery. To be clear, I wasn't necessarily expecting the meal to be subpar but I was amazed that the quality of the food was on the same level as the food I get from proper dim sum restaurants. Just to be very clear, Bafang is NOT Din Tae Fung. If you are looking for premium quality Taiwanese dim sum and noodles, you are not going to find it here and you need to drive a little further to Valley Fair. However, for "fast-casual" dim sum and noodles, the food is pretty dang tasty. I will definitely be back. read more

Food is great, don't get me wrong. The beef noodle soup and pickled veggies are still imo the best I've had on this side of the Pacific (but that's just me). However, service really is lacking. I'm not sure if they've just hired a new batch of employees, but the person today at the cash register was pretty dismal, and could not appropriately take an order... requiring us to return to the counter multiple times. Based on the questions he was asked by others returning to the counter, it also sounds like he had difficulty with other orders. There was no oversight over his performance either.. Our items also came incomplete and not as we ordered, which was so disappointing. I will still be back but probably only for to-go orders that I place online. Hopefully they can get those correct in one shot. read more

Very spacious with high ceilings, quick service, takeout concept but indoor seating, self-serve drinks and sauce station. Food: . Set 4 (Signature Noodles, Signature Potstickers) - flavorful, tolerable spice, noodles can be a bit oily from the chili oil near the end. Wish the dumplings was crispy on both sides. . Beef Noodles - flavorful, savory, would definitely get this again~ read more

Bafang Dumpling - Food - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

It's been a little while since I've popped into a BD - but was a nice surprise here in San Jose area. This was much larger than the one in SoCal (Torrance) near my home - and it was filled nearly all tables at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon- always a good sign! I tried the rice bowl with braised pork belly and it was quite delicious- since I hadn't seen that on my local home menu recently. Food was ready in 2-3 minutes and service was quick and efficient. A great alternative to get something "fast" and yet feel bit healthier than most other places and options. Will be back to try the noodles next time (and some dumplings which I know are always great!) read more

Bafang Dumpling - Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Tried a lot of their items and most turned out to be just okay, with only the bafang taiwanese noodle soup to be the best of the bunch and the one that is worth getting. The beef noodle soup had lots of beef and tendons, all cooked down nicely. It was tender and flavorful. The soup was rich and hearty, with pickled veggies (suan cai) to balance the flavors out and bring in authenticity. The noodles had good chew to them. Getting spicy on the side was nice as you can add to your liking. The signature potstickers were okay, not really crispy or flavorful filing. The signature dumplings were better and had a nice chewy dough wrapper. Good with sauce. There was a sauce station for vinegar and soy sauce, etc by the drinks area. The mini wonton soup had tasty wontons, but the soup was kinda bad and very greasy with no flavor to it. The corn chowder is such a skip, very bad, thick starchy consistency and flavor overall. If you ever go to Taiwan, the McDonald's corn soup is leagues better in taste and consistency. The bafang pork chop was okay; tender. Not the crispy type of pork chop, more like a braised texture. The old fashioned noodle was flavorful and chewy. Maybe like a soy sauce noodle? It was good, but very oily. I was hopeful more things would taste better, but unfortunately a little disappointed. If you order a number of combos, be sure to check if you got everything, as one of our items was missing. The staff was helpful and fixed it no problem. read more

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I got the Combo 4 that came with the noodle and the 6 potstickers and for ~$16, it's an okay deal. Maybe I would just eat a bowl of pho or something but the food here wasn't that bad. Everything was up to par and I would come back if I suddenly craved potstickers. It's a pretty light lunch too. It's also kind of like a fast food setting, which I didn't expect. read more

Bafang Dumpling - 6 Signature Potstickers and Signature Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Pretty good bang for your buck! We came this morning and ordered a #4 signature noodle & 6 potstickers for $14.75 and a #12 pork chop with braised pork over rice for $12! Signature noodle is a liiiiiittle spicy but not bad at all but there's no protein! It's a noodle with a sauce but still yummy. The potstickers are good and light and not too oily. The pork chop and rice was definitely worth it! They gave a lot of braised pork and pork chop on top. We'll be back to try other things. There's a LOT of seating inside in 2-4 people tables and our food comes out quickly with a buzzer if you're eating in. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Bafang Signature Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The combos are the way to go! You're basically getting a soda or a soup for $1 when you break it down. Speaking of soup: get the hot and sour soup! The four of us really enjoyed this. The corn soup was boring. Noodles: The old fashioned noodles were good. The mala beef noodles we got were super spicy even though we ordered mild. We actually got this one by mistake, but were too lazy to tell them the order was wrong. The beef was not tender either. Wouldn't order that one again. The fried chicken was tasty: crunchy and seasoned with five spice and served with a spicy dipping sauce. The signature dumplings were great: nice wrapper and the pork and cabbage filling was moist and flavorful. I wish the potstickers were as crispy as they looked, but unfortunately they weren't. I love the condiment self serve bar complete with sesame oil, garlic sauce, vinegar, soy sauce and chili oil. I'm not one to point out being eco friendly usually, but this place is not: lots of waste going on with all the containers. Fast casual here. You have to bus your own table and there was no one to wipe it down at the turnovers. read more

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Walking into the place is impressive. The space is big and well lit but not overwhelming. It is also super clean including the restrooms. We ordered the signature noodles with veg dumplings and the beef noodle soup. The person who helped us was very helpful and giving his opinion on what to order. I really enjoyed the veg dumplings. The "meat" inside was more for texture, but still a great flavor and the wrapper was very well made. Don't forget the sauce for the dumplings! It really added so much flavor. I also liked the signature noodles and realized after it had sesame in it which I usually don't enjoy, but it was great in this dish. My husband loved his beef noodle soup. The portion was huge and they did not skimp out on the meat. He said the meat was very tender and flavorful. Next time, I want to try the other options they have! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The score is closer to a 3.5/5 that I had trouble deciding between 3 and 4. I ordered the signature noodles, signature potstickers, and signature dumplings. I really liked the spicy noodles. They had a great flavor. However, like some other reviews, I thought that both the dumplings and potstickers kind of just lacked flavor. They were just okay. The restaurant is pretty spacious with plenty of seating and a sauce bar. I think if I try this place again, I would try the pork chop with braised pork belly rice and see if that was better. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Signature dumplings, potstickers, and noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We decided to try a new spot for lunch. You walk in and wait in line for someone to take your order. Then you find a table to sit down and wait for your order number to be called. The overall atmosphere inside is crowded, almost all the tables taken. They have bigger tables but you would expect to share tables with strangers. The menu option is decent with several potsticker and dumping options as well as noodle soup. Overall we enjoyed all of our dishes and did not leave much behind. I will say the noodle soup was a bit on the oily side. My kids loved rhe potstickers. I would recommend this place as it is worth a try. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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One of my now favorite Taiwanese spots in the Bay!! Reason being is because they have some amazing noodle dishes and vegetarian dumplings are so so delicious! Once you circle the block a bit and find a spot to park you'll see that the space is actually huge and there's plenty of seating. My friends and I ordered the spicy fried chicken, Bafang signature and MaLa spicy noodle dishes, green beans (non-veg) from the hot bar, and the veggie dumplings and potstickers and the chicken and corn potstickers. All were delicious but the standouts were the veggie potstickers and the noodles!! Would come back for takeout and get just these items because they were quite good. There's also a huge sauce bar and other items in the hot bar that's worth checking out. Can't wait to be back. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Spread - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I had to check out this spot after seeing so many videos online and luckily, my friends and I were in the area one day. Between the 3 of us (one is vegetarian), we shared the corn and chicken dumplings, the veggie potstickers, garlic green beans, the bafang signature noodles, and the spicy mala noodle. All were delicious, but I would say the standout was their signature. I mean, it's called signature for a reason. I did think for a veggie potsticker, those were nice and crispy with a good amount of flavor. NOTE - the garlic green beans actually have meat in them. I don't think this was very obvious and we didn't discover it until after eating some of it. Overall, I enjoyed the food and spot for what it was: a fast, casual dumpling and noodle spot. I would definitely love to come back and try their Taiwanese beef noodle dish, which everyone was ordering, but I wouldn't say the spot was anything extraordinary. It's definitely a great spot for a small family craving noodles and/or dumplings or a spot to grab a quick lunch. read more

Bafang Dumpling - signature noodle, spicy mala noodle, chicken and corn dumpling, veggie potsticker, garlic green beans - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Bafang Dumplings. For a restaurant that literally has dumplings in its name, the experience was unfortunately very underwhelming. The overall flavors were quite bland, and both the dumplings and potstickers lacked the depth and seasoning I was expecting. They also seemed slightly undercooked, and the potstickers were especially disappointing since they had no crisp on the outside at all. While the interior ambience was actually very nice--spacious, clean, and comfortable--the kitchen area appeared somewhat crowded, which raised some concerns. I also noticed that they sell frozen dumplings and potstickers, which made me wonder whether the dishes we were served were freshly made or simply reheated. We ordered a combo that included hot and sour soup, but the soup arrived lukewarm rather than hot, which was another letdown. After taking it home and reheating it in the microwave, the soup actually tasted better, which says a lot about how it was initially served. Overall, the restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, but the food itself fell short of expectations. For a place centered around dumplings, I was hoping for more bold flavors, better texture, and a more satisfying dining experience. Maybe I'll come back for the noodles next time. People seemed to be ordering it. read more

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Was it good? It was decent. Was the price fair? It def was a decently cost meal esp in this economy. Would I come back? Yeah I'd come back mostly bc of the price. My friends and I shared a couple of dishes and it ended up totally around 40-45 dollars which is not bad for three people (and we were very full). We got: signature dumplings + potstickers + hot n sour soup combo, kimchi dumplings, signature noodles, pork w pork sauce rice. The highlights: pork chop w/pork rice - I loved the rice on this, the extra meat sauce does wonders on this dish. My main gripe was that I wished there was an extra slice of pork chop esp w the rice to meat ratio Bafang signature noodles - this was a fan favorite amongst my friends and I. We really enjoyed this - the noodles were seasoned very well, and had a a very addicting flavor Kimchi dumplings - this was an unexpected favorite they were soooo juicy and the flavors was def great paired w some soy sauce. Tho next time I'm gonna get the potsticker version bc I prefer the skin on the potstickers The mehs (but could be convinced to get again) Signature dumplings - these were okay, the skin was a bit too thick to my liking for dumplings and the filling was just okay. I like this paired with the garlic sauce and the vinegar Signature potstickers - I liked the skin and it was easy to eat, but I def wish I got a different filling in it. The filling was just okay. The crisp of the skin wasn't that crispy (if you prefer more crispy potstickers) Would not get again: Hot and sour soup: this one was neither hot nor that sour. I would pass on this and try the other soup next time Overall, for the price point it's a really decent meal. And they def had a couple of highlights within the meal. But for a place that's called Bafang dumplings - I had a bit higher expectations for dumplings. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Bafang Dumpling is located in Santa Clara Square Marketplace. We went on a Saturday, got there around opening at 10am. It was nice and empty. Bright, clean and spacious. We placed our order with the cashier and she provided us with a buzzer. It's open seating and they offer indoor / outdoor seating. We went to grab some self serve condiments while waiting for our food. There was chili sambal, soy sauce, garlic sauce, vinegar and sesame oil. Water, utensils, napkins and togo containers are self serve too. It took about 10 minutes for our food to be ready and everything was packed in open togo containers. We ordered.. #4 COMBO BAFANG SIGNATURE NOODLE + 6 PIECE SIGNATURE POTSTICKERS $14.75 -the signature potstickers were pretty good, nothing too special. I enjoyed the dumpling skin with the slight pan sear. The signature noodles had a light mala flavor but blandddddd. The noodles were overcooked and there wasn't enough sauce to coat them. 3/5* SESAME NOODLES $7.95 -sooo bland. Noodles were overcooked. The sesame sauce had no flavor and there wasn't enough to coat all the noodles. 1/5* KIMCHI & PORK POTSTICKERS (6) $6.95 -okay, you can tell there's a kimchi flavor but nothing great. The dumpling skin is thin and has a nice sear like their signature potstickers. 3/5* CORN & CHICKEN DUMPLING (6) $7.25 -yum! Enjoyed the sweet corn bits and the filling was tasty. The dumpling skin wasn't too thick either. 4/5* HOT & SOUR SOUP $4.50 -came out piping hot. Pretty solid, had all the components of a hot & sour soup, but lighter. 3.5/5* CORN CHOWDER $4.50 -yum, came out piping hot too. It had bits of corn, carrot and ham. Similar consistency to hot & sour soup. Light, yet creamy. Slightly sweet yet savory. Very comforting. 4.5/5* All their sauces tasted salty for us..even the chili. They just didn't go with any of our dishes. So we ate everything without them. You bus your own table / trays when you're done. Overall, okay. Good for a casual bite. Would get the corn and chicken dumplings, signature potstickers and corn chowder soup again. They also offer online ordering, so you can order ahead for pick-up. They sell frozen dumplings by the pack, comes in 20 or 50 dumplings, ranging from $13.50-$30. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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New in the Bay Area, Bafang Dumpling is a casual spot from Taiwan, known for decently good and affordable dumplings and potstickers. Favorites include beef noodle soup, and crispy potstickers, with combos providing good portions and allows you to try a bunch of items. Food tasted average but I enjoyed the good value and quick service. It was so easy to place order and self collect. However, it is tough to find seats in large groups. Parking is also tough in the plaza, thankfully the garage nearby has free 3 hours of parking. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Mala Beef Noodle Soup (Spicy) - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Not what I was expecting. The videos on Tik Tok made it seem like it was some high end place like Din Tai Fung. No where close. It's not bad, just my fault for having high expectations I guess. It is a very spacious place. Lots of seating. You order at the counter and a buzzer will go off and you will pick up your food at the counter. They have a soda fountain, and a area on the side that's giving Panda Express type stuff. My favorite part from what I got is the noodles, packed with much flavor, reminds me of Dan Dan noodles. The soup was hot and comforting, and the dumplings and wontons were like something you could buy at Costco and heat up in the microwave. I drenched it in sauce which they have for some flavor. If you are looking for something cheap, and quick I would come here for that. If you are looking for authentic dumplings and pot stickers and stuff of that nature go to an actual place that sells that. I think I would come back just for the noodles. read more

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I came during lunch time on a Sunday and it was pretty packed. There was one worker at the cash register and the line was very long and slow when there were other working standing around doing nothing. Our food took almost 20 minutes to come out and the people who ordered before and after us already got their food. I ordered the combo 4 to share with another person since weren't that hungry. The amount of food was great and would be plenty of food for one person but really lacked flavor... I would rather go to dumpling time to satisfy any dumpling or noodle craving... read more

Bafang Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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First of all, I really like the location of this store and how neat, clean, and spacious it is inside. Second, the concept and menu combo reminds me of American fast food chain but serving dumpling & noodles, portion and price were decent as well. Service was quick and staffs seems friendly. I got combo 5: 12 pieces of signature dumpling & corn chowder, a side of spicy wontons, and wonton soup. The dumpling was really good, it was seasoning just right, the taste of fillings and the texture of wrappers was on point. Between the two soups, I'm honestly prefer the corn chowder better, it tasted a little bit sweet but really enjoyable. Meanwhile the wonton soup was pretty oily, it taste pretty balance and I understand the layer of oil on top were supposed to keep the soup hot for a longer time but it was too oily for my taste. The wonton itself was not good, I think the wrapper they used is the same one with their dumplings, it's too thick for wonton and it got mushy later on. The spicy sauce for the wonton were alright. Overall, it was an Okay experience for my first visit. I definitely will comeback when I'm around the area to try their signature pot sticker and noodles dishes, then update my review. read more

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[Food] Takeout - Combo #1 12 Signature Potstickers + Hot & Sour soup ($14.75): Potstickers were good and crispy. Hot & sour soup tasted a bit bland, sweeter, and more healthy compared to the usual taste in other restaurants. I would get this combo again but would try with the corn chowder since I've never tried that. - Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice ($12): Interesting as the pork chop has more of a sweet flavor imo. Still good but I was looking for a more savory pork chop. - 6 Signature Dumplings ($6.95): Decent flavor, not too lean or fatty. - Spicy Wontons ($6.95): Oooh definitely got a kick! I'd say this is a true medium spice so if you can only handle mild, maybe skip or grab a drink! Yummy imo though! Great flavor with the chili oil! My favorite out of the whole order. [Overall] - I first had this at one of their Hong Kong locations and fell in love so I was super excited they were opening up a location near me! Unfortunately I do agree with majority of the reviews that said Asia and LA locations are better than this location, so I was a bit disappointed. I'm hoping they can revamp their recipe and make it better! - Despite my review I would still come back again because of the price and overall flavor of what we can get around this area. - Another thing is that I did forget to grab some sauces before heading out as I thought they'd be in the bag. So don't forget! read more

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Food: *Beef dry noodle *Corn and chicken potstickers *Old fashioned noodles The potstickers were crispy even with takeout! Overall this is a new go-to place read more

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Bafang has locations throughout California, particularly in SoCal. This Santa Clara location is the first in the Bay Area. The plaza has plenty of parking, and inside there is a lot of seating, so it does not feel cramped even when busy, but note they do not have tables for huge groups over 4 people, was funny seeing the group of 6 people squeezing in the table next to me. The soup was good and flavorful without being overly salty, which I appreciated. The portions of meat and noodles felt on the smaller side, especially considering it served in a wide bowl filled with a lot of soup. It does somewhat look generous in portions at first, but it does not quite match the shallow bowl depth. The potstickers were tasty, but were surprisingly tiny. I could easily eat 12 pieces on my own whereas 6 pieces would normally be enough at other spots for an appetizer. Since this is a new location, everything feels efficient and well run. I received my food within 5 minutes of ordering despite the restaurant being packed. The staff is quick and knows what they are doing. The tables are kept clean and the staff usually give some freebie to kids. The restaurant self service, so be prepared to grab your food, utensils, sauces, and to clear your own table. Overall a convenient and organized spot with good beef soup, but the portion sizes may leave you wanting a bit more. read more

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Bafang opened up 5 min from work so I had to be there first day of soft opening. I got there at 11:30am and the line was at the door. Took about 30 min to order and food was ready in 15-20 min. My friend's order was ready in 10 min. Fast forward to a month later, they have online ordering available! They'll deactivate it when it's too busy, but order early and you can grab & go! Pro tip: park at the garage across the street and walk over. The place is spacious and bright. Plenty of seating. They have two lines: center is for dumplings, potstickers, noodles, soup, etc. The left side of the shop has a line for the box lunches/dinners. Choose carbs: -fried rice -steamed rice -stir fried noodles *get it "ba so mi" style topped with bean sprouts & braised pork belly! Choose meat: fried pork chop or fried chicken Choose a veggie: -sautéed green beans -broccoli cauliflower -Brussel sprouts They now sell the sweet pickled cucumbers for $4.50. Items I've had: -Potstickers: signature pork -Dumplings: signature pork, kimchi & pork, chicken & corn -Signature Noodles -Dry beef noodles -Fried Pork Chop Braised Pork Belly Rice -Lunch boxes with fried chicken/pork cutlet, fried rice, green beans, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, the ba so mi noodles *Don't forget to get some sauce near the soda machine! They have garlic sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili. Favorites: Signature pork potstickers, kimchi pork dumplings, fried rice (!), ba so mi noodles, Brussel sprouts Love their fried rice! Grains are so plump with a slight chew like at those classic hole in the wall places. I might just have to get a box tomorrow for lunch. Service has always been very polite & accommodating. They trained their workers well. read more

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You order at the counter and find a spot to bring your tray of food. Service was pretty fast and efficient I got combo #4, which came with 6 potstickers and the Bafang signature noodle. The potstickers were not good in my opinion, as it barely had a crunch and the filling was pretty flavorless. It was honestly disappointing. The noodles were good. They had a spicy mala sauce and the texture of the noodles was good Overall, I'd give this meal a 5/10. Some bad, some good which balances it out to be average. The total price of my meal was $16.10, so not the worst by Bay Area standards. I would come again though to try something new. The beef noodle soup and pork chop looked good so I'll have to try out read more

Bafang Dumpling - Bafang Signature Noodle and Potsticker - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Kind of busy. There's a feeling that everything is kind of manufactured here and that packaging is more important than the product. Even if you order to eat here, they package all dumplings and pot stickers into two go boxes, which to me kind of seems like an environmental waste. Second, the dumplings definitely are not all that. The fried potstickers are long and skinny, and often are not seared for long enough. The menu has very limited vegetarian options - just veggie dumplings. There is also hot and sour soup and beef noodle soup. The food is generally fantastic if you're coming in hungry from a night out drinking, otherwise, I don't think I will be a regular here, it's just not that impressive or healthy. That's all read more

We LOVED the food and we'll be back for sure. The line to order was long during the lunch rush but it moved fast. We were relieved to find a table right after we ordered. We were specially loved the Taiwan beef noodle soup but it was HUGE and since we ordered a variety of food it was a lot for us. We also loved the potstickers and the signature noodles. Staff was helpful with recommendations. Spacious and clean place located in the Whole Foods plaza so lots of parking but can be a challenge during lunch. read more

We finally tried this new Ba Fang in Santa Clara. I had first heard about this chain when I went to the one in San Diego and the food was pretty good. Today I ordered combo #1 with 12 potstickers and a bowl of Corn chowder and my husband ordered the beef noodle soup. The portions were pretty good. Yes the pot stickers are not crunchy (from another review), but it was still tasty. The beef noodle soup is not as flavorful as Duan Chun Zhen, but I liked that they didn't overcook the meat and the taste is fairly Taiwanese. It was way better than Mian in Cupertino which we just had a few days ago. The soup was not so salty! We got here before 11:30am on a Saturday and parking was not too easy. Next time we may need to try the parking structure across the street. There were a lot of families with younger children and tables were full. I would definitely return and try other items on the menu soon. read more

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I have been ordering on DoorDash for many months and finally went in-person a few days ago. A fan of the corn & chicken potstickers, dumplings and dumplings in their beef soup (fortune dumplings). They have combo selections when you order from their website for pick up, but it isn't on doordash. Their wontons and signature noodles are ok. 3/5 The hot and sour soup is awesome 5/5, and the corn chowder is decent. 4/5 The crispy wontons and spicy wontons are eh. 2/5 This isn't Din Tai Fung, but it isn't meant to be. Think of this like a higher end food court style spot. I get food here almost every week. This is a good spot for yourself, a +1 and large groups. This is in the Whole Foods plaza, so it makes it an easy go to spot with Starbucks and other typical spots to hang out, etc read more