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

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

Last Tuesday, I used my day off to do a food tour. Based on positive reviews, I visited Bafang Dumpling. I ordered the signature dumping, and yes, it was yummy. Not the best of the best, but one of the best places to enjoy good dumplings. The service was just acceptable. I understand because it was crowded, and the servers got tired. Cannot force you guys to do too much. Overall, 8.5/10 will be your grade. Nice job read more

Bafang Dumpling - 12 Signature Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is such a nice and clean location! They have good value meal deals. Service is fast as well. We ordered a little bit of everything to try and I can definitely recommend most dishes on their menu. While the dumplings are yummy, they weren't crispy at all we got them, which was a shame. But overall flavor was still there. Get the beef noodle soup, any of their dry noodles, and the wonton soup the next time you're here. read more

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

Glad to see that Bafang has expanded to the Bay! A solid spot for some quick Taiwanese food and dumplings. There was a line to order when we arrived and the restaurant was quite crowded, but the line moved quickly and service was fast. Most of the food comes in takeout containers even if you're dining in, which isn't the most eco-friendly but makes it super convenient for takeout. I love that they have combo options and fair prices. There's also a small sauce station for customizing your dumpling experience. They also sell frozen dumplings! What we tried: Taiwanese beef noodle soup - did not disappoint! Such a hearty, flavorful bowl of beef noodle soup, the noodles were cooked well and were so chewy, and they were pretty generous with the beef pieces Pork chop with braised pork belly rice - one of my favorites! The pork chop was seasoned so well and was so tender, paired with such yummy braised pork belly rice - perfection! Bafang signature noodle - the noodles were chewy and the sauce tasted like a peanut + mala source, good, but I'd probably go for other options next time Signature potstickers - loved how crispy they were at the bottom! A tad bit too oily for me but delicious and juicy regardless Bafang signature dumplings - such a classic dumpling! I devoured these soo fast Kimchi and pork dumplings - I like the signature dumplings better but glad to have tried these as well Wonton soup - we really loved the broth - it was so comforting and perfect for a chilly day! read more

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Great option if you're in a rush as all the food is packaged in Togo containers. You order at the front and you will also pick up your food from the front. Tables are first come first serve. Food was delicious, I especially loved the spicy beef noodles, however not sure if they just forgot the spice or it isn't actually spicy because I felt zero spice in the noodles. However they were really tasty and saucy. The corn soup was better than the hot and soup soup. And the dumplings were nice and crispy. They even have a little area where you can create your own sauce. read more

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There was a lot of excitement around Bafang opening up here -- it's a well-known spot in Taiwan and their SoCal locations are loved too -- but unfortunately it was a bit disappointing for me. We tried the beef noodle soup, fried pork chop, and the Bafang signature potstickers (pork & cabbage). The beef noodle soup was too sweet for my taste, and the pork chop had the same overly sweet flavor. The potstickers were the best of the three, but even then, it really wasn't anything special. I was really hoping this Taiwanese spot would hit the mark, but it just didn't. It's a casual dining setup where you order at the counter and seating is first-come-first-serve. Most of their food items come in disposable containers as well. I might come back to try a few other dishes, but it's not a place I'd go out of my way for. read more

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I was so stoked to hear that Bafang was opening their first NorCal location. While pregnant in 2024, my husband and I made a day trip down to SoCal for Bafang Dumplings. The cravings were real ha! Their original potstickers, beef noodle soup, and pork chop bento/combo are what I'd recommend ordering. It is super easy to order ahead for pickup. Service has been quick and friendly every time I've visited. The only downside is the horrid parking situation, but this isn't the restaurant's fault. Try the parking garage if you have no luck in the lot. Highly recommend Bafang Dumpling if you're a fan of the chain in Taiwan, or if you're just looking for a tasty and value meal! read more

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If you're wanting Asian fast food, this is a solid place. Mostly carbs between the potstickers and the noodles. Even if you dine in, all the utensils are single-use, which made me feel a bit guilty. Food comes out quickly and it's a decent value for the price. Not expensive but also not cheap, since it's still close to $20 for a bowl of beef noodle soup. And potstickers are a bit more than $1 each. We tried the signature dumplings, the corn and chicken dumplings, the beef noodle soup, and the spicy wontons. Beef noodle soup was a pretty large portion and the flavor was pretty good! The wontons were just okay, though the sauce was tasty. The potstickers were great and I'd get them again. Don't forget about the sauce bar! They have sambal, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic sauce so you can mix your own dumpling dipping sauce. Seating is mostly giant communal tables, but we were lucky enough to snag a private two-person table on the side. read more

okay finally took the time to make the trek here space is huge inside - forgot what it used to be but def bigger than it looks different spots to order w humans - seems like sometimes they don't really know how to answer questions about the food though (which is fine - just needed clarification on some things) order came out a lot faster than expected - like 6mins or something? was pleasantly surprised bafang dumplings - 8/10 not bad, kinda feels like they just cook their frozen dumplings & call it, but like it's fine I guess? the skin is really q so that was good bafang potstickers - 6/10 not sure if it was the shape of the potstickers or what, but felt very cabbage heavy & no meat - also the skin was the thin kind & not q :( bafang noodles - 7/10 not bad - noodles were very q & good, but literally is just boiled noodles w sauce mixed in so ehh not 100% on the value add ? old fashioned noodles - 8/10 okay I was confused about what the heck this was & the girl at the register said it wasn't vegetarian so part of me was expecting meat but there was none lol - anyways was just the good q noodles w soy sauce & vinegar & bean sprouts - not bad, would get again,but towards the end of the bowl where all the sauce goes, it gets pretty salty for me read more

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***USP: fast casual Taiwanese restaurant with dumplings and noodles. Frozen dumplings are also available for sale. ***AMBIANCE AND SERVICE: Restaurant is large, and is spacious and airy due to the double height ceiling. It's self service, place an order at the counter, get a buzzer and meanwhile find a table. Lines at the counter can get painfully long, and due to its popularity finding a table at peak hours can be difficult. They have self service sauce and drinks bar as well. ***FOOD: we got fried chicken, spicy noodles and some chicken corn potstickers. TLDR: all the items we got were oily. The spicy noodles had a zip of heat from the Sichuan peppers, nothing to knock our socks off but enough to make its presence felt. The noodles were very oily though, check pictures. The fried chicken had a pool of oil at the bottom as well. Chicken itself was a large dark meat cut but seemed sufficiently cooked through. Potstickers were surprisingly oily as well and lacked flavor, sauces came to the rescue in this case. read more

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4.5 STARS Is the food at Bafang Dumpling amazing? No. But, it's pretty damn good for their prices. And, they have a tip-free policy which saves you even more $. Tho I thought the staff deserved a tip, they were friendly and hella hustling (place was mobbed). Soft opening last week is Bafang Dumpling 八方雲集 in Santa Clara Square Marketplace. Founded by a husband and wife team, they've grown to be a very popular Taiwanese franchise with over 1,100 locations (mainly in Taiwan). This is their first NorCal location and they aim to be a Chinese-style McD with more locations to come. Open for takeout, indoor dining, and outdoor dining. Online ordering not live yet. M E N U Specialty: Potstickers and Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup. They also have an array of boiled dumplings, dry noodles, rice bowl, bento, combo meals, and sides. Dumplings and noodles are house made. Bags of frozen dumplings available for purchase. No customization. For grand opening weekend (11/14-11/16), they'll have freebies for the first 150 customers (T-shirt, cooler bag, etc). No promos for the soft opening. F O O D * Bafang Signature Potstickers 招牌鍋貼 (12 pc-$12.95) The crispy golden bottoms were a great contrast to the soft chewy top. Savory pork and cabbage filling. Freshly made, hot and delicious. Make your own sauce at the condiment station: soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, garlic sauce, and chili sauce. * Chili Pepper Fried Chicken 椒麻雞 ($9.25) Well marinated, juicy thigh cutlet but the batter was too thick with the bottoms soggy. Would not order again. * Pork Chop w/ pork belly rice bowl 排骨滷肉飯 ($12) The marinated pork chop is flavorful and juicy with an ever so slight crisp, served over braised minced pork belly and perfectly cooked rice. The preserved mustard greens and fresh cucumbers created a balanced meal. SO good! * Noodles - Bafang Signature 招牌乾麵 ($7.95) - Mala Noodle 紹辣乾麵 ($7.95) Great noodle texture, fresh, bouncy, and satisfyingly QQ. Flavor-wise, I couldn't really tell the difference between the signature and mala. The málà numbing spice was too mild for both. Wished they had chili oil in the condiment station to amp up the heat. A trendy Italian resto would charge $20-$24 for a basic spicy tomato pasta so not going to complain much. S E R V I C E Friendly and efficient. Arrived 10 minutes before opening with a line of 15 people ahead and a bunch of seated customers waiting for their food. It was 10 minutes to order and our order was ready in 17 minutes (given buzzer). A M B I A N C E Modern casual with seating for 50 inside and about 10 tables in the patio. Top 40s playlist. The drink + condiment station are near the main entrance which makes entering/leaving difficult. They need to move it to the left of the cashiers where there's little foot traffic. P A R K I N G Hot mess. Overall, the food at Bafang Dumpling was solid for the price point (fresh, not highly processed). In this economy, they would be my regular go-to if I lived in the South Bay. With rapid expansion, I hope they consider opening in The City at Stonestown or Lakeshore Plaza, or in Daly City at SerraManila! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Clockwise: Chili Pepper Chicken ($9.25), Signature Potsticker ($12.95), Porkchop w/ pork belly rice ($12), Mala + Bafang Noodles ($7.95 ea) - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Finally they are here, i always visit Bafang everytime I go to LA. I was so happy to see Bafang in Bay Area. The price in Bay Area is higher than LA, i wonder why. combo 1 - signature pork potsticker + hot & sour soup. This is always my best choice. (LA price $13.75 vs Bay Area $14.75) combo 4 - signature noodle, just mediocre. ($13.75 vs $14.75) Pork potstickers quality was not consistent, i had two combo, one with darker and crispier skin. fried pork chop - flavorful but very tiny portion ($8.95 vs $9.25) spicy beef dry noodle - beef was so tender and the hot sauce was really a good match with the noodles. ($14.50 in LA, but 14.75 in Santa Clara) read more

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Went to the grand opening. I was one of the first 150 and spent over $35 so I got a voucher for free combo meal for next visit within a month, t shirt, and a cooler bag. The lady behind me advised against the kimchi potstickers. She said they were too oily and for potstickers you have to eat them on site or they are no good. Pretty spacious, fast service, good food. I ordered food to go. Signature Frozen dumplings 50/$20- 4/5 the outer shell is good and chewy. Filling or pork and cabbage was tasty. Crunchy big pieces of cabbage. Taiwanese beef noodle soup: 4/5 flavorful but not the typical broth I am used riz noodles had a good consistency and they have big pieces of beef. They have a self serving sauce station. The garlic sauce was good. I will be back. read more

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Saw this places packed during it's soft opening so I wanted to try it out. Gathered a group of 7 to go for dinner on a Thursday, and there was ample space for larger groups. We even saw a large group doing a white elephant gift exchange in their large dining space. Bafang dumpling has signature pork dumplings or beef noodle soup (or dry noodles). I got the dry beef noodle soup which comes with a hot and sour or corn chowder. Corn chowder wasn't too thick but also not too thin, not bad overall - good flavor. The beef noodles were pretty good! There's sauces at the sauce bar especially get the garlic sauce mixed with some sesame oil. I would def come back and maybe even try the frozen dumplings bag deal read more

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Came here around 7pm, pretty packed, we couldn't find seating inside so we went outside. You place your order through the cashier and they give you a buzzer. They give you a drink cup if you got one and when your food is ready the buzzer will go off, and you pick up your food on the tray, there is utensils and napkins on the side to pick it up. There is a soda fountain, and you can pick garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili oil as well. We got the combo #1 hot and sour soup, which was good to sip on since we were outside, and signature dumplings. We also got spicy wontons and a drink. Overall, everything was really good and the dumplings were as good as my friends recommended to me. I understand the hype to this place and I really want to try the beef soup. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Combo #1 - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Very spacious place with plenty of seating to enjoy your food. The menu is straightforward and I liked how pictures are displayed. Service was fast as I came right when they opened. Ordered: -Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice -#3 Signature Potstickers + Signature Dumplings with hot and sour soup Everything was enjoyable, but the highlight was the signature potstickers which were nice and crispy. Both potstickers and dumplings had a good amount of filling and were both prepared well and best eaten right away. Their garlic sauce was a tasty dipping sauce. The pork chop was tender but it would've been better if it were crispy since it got soggy fast with the sauce poured over. Nonetheless, it was still a solid meal. The hot and sour soup was very comforting and I enjoyed the meat pieces in the soup and overall flavor. I'd definitely come back--pretty solid spot for a fast/casual dumpling spot! read more

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Great spot for fast casual dumplings/noodles! It was quick and decently priced with lots of indoor seating available. I enjoyed the crispy potstickers and dumplings! Corn soup was okay, though the texture felt too thick, as if there's too much corn starch or flour. Bafang noodles were a bit too spicy for my liking, but would love to try the dry beef noodles next time. Overall a 7/10. The food is nothing to take home, but the convenience, price, and location (for me) is nice to have. read more

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

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Came here for the soft opening and it was quite busy. We waited in line for 20 minutes, considering the line, it was fast, and efficient. Food took about another 20 minutes but it was delicious! I ate the signature noodles, sesame noodles, and veggie dumplings. Everything was so delicious! The dumplings were so good I didn't even need sauce. Very moist! Personally I preferred the signature noodles, I'm just not a seed/nut flavor person, but sesame were still good. The spice on signature was so good. Noods are sooo fresh!! And perfect texture! The inside is so clean and spacious! Many vegetarian options and pet friendly patio! read more

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Bafang Santa Clara was the first Bafang to open up in the bay area so of course I had to come and check it out. It is located inside a popular plaza, but to start off the parking is just insane. There was literally no parking and I circled around for 10 minutes throughout. Once I got inside the restaurant, the decorations were nice and white with plenty of sunlight coming in. There was a big line for the food and although the restaurant is of a nice size, there were plenty of people standing around waiting for a table. You go up to the counter and order with a buzzer, when the buzzer vibrates to bring the food to your own table sort of thing. I ordered: Combo 6 (Beef Dry Noodle + Soda) - 3 out of 5 This was basically a blend of beef and sauce with noodles and some cucumbers. There were plenty of noodles inside but the sauce was saltier then what I would have preferred so this was not my favorite. The beef was okay but nothing really unique here. My wife got: Combo 8 (Bafang Pork Chop + Old Fashioned Noodle + Soda) - 3 out of 5 The pork chop was okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't special either. If you have experienced Taiwanese styled pork chop, this would be typical and wouldn't be at the level of "unique" unfortunately. They could have invested in the recipe further to make it a blowout here but unfortunately this wouldn't be it. The overall feel to me while eating at Bafang is let's do a replica of what's typical back in Taiwan and it'll sell. Unfortunately due to the amount of competitions in the area that does the same items either identically or even better that I truly believe Bafang is going to struggle through time. Besides eating here purely from nostalgia with Taiwan, there's really nothing too special here while you'll be paying between $15-$17 for a combo. Will I come back? It would be a toss up but I probably won't come out of my way to drive here again though. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Beef Dry Noodle and kimchi & pork dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Pretty new Taiwanese spot fresh from SoCal. We loved going here when in SoCal and glad it made it to the bay. Their potstickers are what they're known for and they don't disappoint. It is a bit pricey but quite good. I'm also mostly writing this review bc of the beef noodle soup. It's a bit pricey but a large bowl. And it also includes dikon! Which I haven't really seen other places include. Overall I would recommend the beef noodle soup! I tried the pork chop rice plate and it was too small and left a lot to be desired... better at chick n tea. Interior is spacious and clean but seating can be hard to snag at peak hours. read more

Clean, open interior with many seats outside. Service is order, get a number, sit down, wait for the buzzer. Food was good. We really like the long type of dumplings, their signature is good as well. Their Taiwanese beef noodle soup is good, I wish there was more noodle. I like their quick deli section! read more

It's very cool and a great addition to have Bafang Dumpling in the South Bay Area. Excellent location with lots of parking spots in back. No lines and no huge crowds at opening hour in the morning on weekdays. Nice! Feels like a huge food court. Yes, tipping is optional since you carry your own trays and grab your own utensils & condiments. Building has high ceilings, it's brightly lit up with natural window lighting, has relaxing vibes, spacious, and great for many groups. Today, I went with my own side dish picks: Bafang Signature Noodle $7.95, Small Corn Chowder $4.50 (regular), Chili Pepper Fried Chicken $9.25, and Spicy Wonton $6.95. I wasn't disappointed at all. Everything looked good and tasted great, at least for the American casual street food appetites. Taiwanese folks would want this to be much more authentic like ones in Taiwan, but it's catered for American markets. It's not cheap foods here for sure, especially if you order the meal sets or bento stuff. A very satisfying full meal may be around $30 here, unless you are satisfied with $20 range. Bafang Signature Noodle was too long in length, but tasted great. I think they need to cut it up for easier portion sizes to swallow. It took me awhile to break the noodles apart with my chopstick and fork. Very long stretch size for noodles. Corn chowder ingredients turned out much better than expected. You can easily share the regular small size cup with another person. Chili Pepper Fried Chicken is a must try. Loved the flavors and side vinaigrette. Tasty. Spicy wonton is good for my tastebuds. I liked all my picks today and will return for more. Overall, Bafang Dumpling is considered decent here. Nothing beats the spacious interior, bright natural lighting, and location. Very calming area. Staffs were all available to assist customers as needed. They work hard in the kitchen. Looking pretty good so far. read more

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Some good Taiwanese street food. This place was pretty crowded on a Friday night and it was challenging to find a table. The flavors are not bad but some of our food came out lukewarm, but we were able to get some of them remade. The dry noodles had good texture and flavor, the signature broth was light, but the meat was very tender. Potstickers over wontons. read more

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

I've been meaning to try this place since it's been all over my TikTok for the last month. It is a very fast casual restaurant, brightly lit with lots of seating; entirely self serve. You order at the counter and your buzzer will go off when your food is ready. My friends ordered the signature noodles and wonton soup, which were both yummy. I ordered the Taiwanese beef noodle soup and although it is one of the better ones I've had in South Bay Area; still not close to ones I've had in Taiwan. Pricing for the beef noodle soup was a little expensive (came out to $20+), but everything else was reasonably priced so it evened out. I'll be back again soon to try the other items on the menu! read more

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11/15/2025 came here for the opening and try their dish as I love beef noodle soup. Line was long for the soft opening and the employees were all very welcoming. The inside was spacious with plenty of seating. The big glass windows make it super bright inside. It is kind of like fast food instead of a restaurant, where you order and pick up your own order. food: hot n sour soup: slightly inconsistent, got it in two different days. One day was more sour than the other. The hot aspect was not really there. The veggie cuts were also on the thicker side. Not the best soup I've had Dumplings: They were decent, and I liked how they came out crisp. It was definitely something I would come back for. Beef noodle soup: I think it was okay. It cannot compare to the ones in Taiwan, and it not the best around the bay. But if you are around the area and craving beef noodle soup, you can stop by for a bite... but.... it is not my go-to spot. This place is Fast and convenient read more

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Bafang Dumpling gives me food hall vibes but nice and bright, with better Chinese/ Taiwanese comfort food. They have different plate combos to choose from which made it easy to order. Tried their Beef Noodle Soup and you can taste the beef in the broth but not too overpowering. It's light but tasty enough. Also it's not too oily. There were significant meats in the bowl. The bowl size is also bigger than the average. I got the pork to go and it's a tasty dish. The pork is also soft and easy to chew on. The breading is a good ratio to the pork. More meat than the batter. Service was fast. You order on the counter and they'll give you your number and wait for it to be available for pick up. Went here on a weeknight and it's pretty packed. But they have good amount of seating inside and they also have some tables on the patio. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Bafang Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Really authentic Taiwanese food! That said, it's not what I consider objectively the best food, but there is a really homey and authentic feel to it. Eating space is large, bright, and loud (not in a bad way!). Feels almost cafeteria style, but a little nicer. Great for families / casual eating. You order at the counter and pick up your food to bring to the table. We ordered: - Bafang signature potstickers & also kimchi & pork potstickers: both were only ok to me (particularly the meat filling) - Hot and sour soup leans a little more hot, but that's probably because they provide vinegar as part of their condiments so it's easier to make it more sour if you'd like - Corn soup was very sweet, not my favorite - Beef noodle soup was okay, broth felt a little light (not too much depth). Beef pieces were very good, tender, and a lot of it! - Pork chop over rice felt the most authentic - it's the braised sort of Taiwanese pork chop - Fried chicken appetizer was good! Similar to a boba shop fried chicken Overall, I'd definitely come back for a good casual meal with my family if convenient, but it's not a place I'd go out of my way to come back to. read more

Came on Saturday at 11:00am, and it wasn't too crowded yet. Parking also wasn't too terrible - but with this being in a court with other stores such as a Whole Foods, I could see it getting packed fast. We ordered the signature dumplings (12 pieces), signature potstickers (12 pieces), corn chowder, and beef noodle soup. Total with tax before tip was about $50. I was surprised that the beef noodle soup cost about $19 - pretty costly. It also didn't taste the same as when I tried it at one of the SoCal Bafang locations. But the corn chowder, dumplings and potstickers were delicious and reminded me of home (Taiwan). The interior is spacious with a lot of seating - but again, it was already 90% full at 11am, so I imagine it being very packed closer to noon. So if you can, come earlier to enjoy the food! Lastly, they sell frozen dumplings for you to bring home as well. read more

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Popular Taiwan chain expanding into the US in force! The name translates to "gathering from all 8 direction like cloud rolling in." Dumping is the quintessential Chinese comfort food. There are as many variations as people making it. They are usually boiled or pan fried. Their version is pretty good, a bit gingery and not as meaty. Fried pork chop was tender and well seasoned. I like it a lot. The 乾扮麵 "dry toss noodles" (as opposed to soup noodles) was satisfyingly spicy. They operate simply: you go to the counter to order, they give you a buzzer, you find a place to sit on your own and wait for the buzzer. As it is popular, the tables become a rare commodity. Good thing most people ate quickly and tables turned quickly. read more

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I love the concept here. It's basically fast food for dumplings/noodles, which feels like something the world needed. Sadly, the food itself was just...okay. A lot of what we ordered lacked flavor, and while the signature potstickers looked crispy, they didn't quite deliver. That said, the prices are great, and I'm willing to give it another shot to try other items. The idea has potential. I'm rooting for it. read more

I was waiting for this location to open up in the bay!! I had this in socal and could wait for this to open up. My favorite here are always the dumplings, plus there's a sauce station for your own preference. The beef noodle soup is always a classic pick here! It was my first time trying out the Signature noodle, at first it's a little dry and spicy, but as long as you mix it, the noodles loosen up in the sauce. At this time, the store is very packed and it's hard to find seats to dine in. I don't expect the place to lose its popularity any time soon. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Bafang Signature Noodle & 12 Signature Potstickers & 6 Signature Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I came here twice within 4 days and thought it was worth waiting in line for both times. We first came around 6pm on Saturday night, and there was hardly any parking in the entire lot even through to the other end by Il Fornaio. It seemed like there were two cars in every row just waiting for a spot. Inside there was a long line with all the tables occupied and people hovering over tables waiting for other people eating to leave so that they could take their spot. The line to order moves pretty quickly and the food didn't take long to be ready after ordering. There's a lot of tables so even though there's a lot of people, people are constantly coming and leaving so it wasn't too hard to find a place to sit both times. It's probably harder to find seating for groups larger than 4. I tried the signature potstickers, signature noodles, beef dry noodles, and pork chop with pork belly rice. Everything was really good! I'm impatient so I hate waiting in lines in general and especially waiting for food, but they seem to be really efficient here and the food is work waiting for read more

Bafang Dumpling - Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice, 6 Signature Potstickers, Bafang Signature Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Saw this place while driving by and there was a long line. Went around 11:30am and the line was about 50 people. Ordered to-go so there was a shorter line for that Got the fried chicken plate. They give generous portions and the food is tasty overall. The potstickers are what they are known for, but honestly these did not taste anything too special. I feel like there are many other potsticker places out here which taste similar read more

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3.5 stars For dumplings , I had higher expectations. I got all the flavors and the only flavor that was decent was the signature. The rest were mediocre. I had ordered items for to go and to eat at the restaurant and they did not seperate those. Also, they did not provide the full order and had to repeatedly follow up to get the potstickers which was rather annoying. The potstickers took a while to make and weren't mind blowing or anything like that The best items we got were the mini dumpling soup and the beef dry noodles. Those were 4 star worthy food. However since this place is known for dumplings and the dumplings weren't that great and they messed up on my order, I knocked it down to 3.5 stars The facility is new and clean. High chairs are available. 10am on a Monday was also nice and quiet. read more

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Has kind of an upscale cafeteria vibe. You walk in and it's packed. Line out the door and many people standing around either waiting in line, waiting for sauces, waiting for tables. It took about 40mins for our food to be ready from time of order. It's ridiculous. Definitely not worth the wait. Price was on the lower end, but time is money and that was just a waste of time. Forget this place and just go to dough zone. Also, we ordered to dine in and everything came in take away boxes??? We had to ask for an actual bowl cause how else were we gonna eat the soup from the tupperware? We weren't even provided actual utensils and had to use those baby plastic ones. TRASH SERVICE. Foodwise? Everything was mid. read more

Bafang Dumpling - we ordered to dine in but they served us everything in take away containers??? - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This place could just as easily be called Bafang Pork Chop because the Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice was soooo good. The pork chop was tender, juicy, and flavorful. Don't sleep on the braised pork belly rice either. The pork chop was the star of the dish, but the braised pork belly rice was also flavorful; it was perfectly sweet and savory. The cucumbers on the side were sweet and refreshing and added a nice touch to round out the dish. The restaurant had bright and spacious open seating. After ordering, you just help yourself to any open table. The food came out within minutes of ordering, so the wait was fairly short considering how busy it was when I went. read more

Bafang Dumpling - 6 Potstickers & 6 Dumplings Combo with Corn Chowder, Pork Chop with Braised Pork Belly Rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I was so excited to relive my 20s (when I lived for several years in Taipei and would eat dozens of pot stickers (锅贴) each day for lunch). But the flavor was so bland, needing all types of sauce to make them anything other than incredibly boring. The signature pot stickers were boring, the kimchi-flavored ones weren't spicy but they also weren't as bland, and the chicken/corn ones were probably the best, but still not all that special. What's good about this place is the price; it's affordable and filling. Because of the large crowds, service can be a bit frantic, but there's never much of a wait (if you want to wait even less, order them online and pick them up; you can still eat on site). read more

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

What a great first experience! Way back, we saw the signage that took over the former Specialties. The hub was super excited and anxious when they'll open. I recently saw a tiktok of their opening and the line was outrageous, that wrapped around the building! Luckily today, we were first at the door about 20 minutes before they opened at 10am. A woman came up and asked if the door was open as she walked up. She opened the door and invited us in to check it out and have a seat. Turns out as we walked in, she was more than staff. We had a great conversation with Stephanie about their upcoming restaurants in Cupertino and San Jose, etc. Awesome customer service all around and although we took big order to go, everything was delicious! Stephanie gave us some soups to go as we waited. Again, delicious! She did recommend to eat the beef noodle soup there. So we will definitely do that next time. read more

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I'm hugely disappointed. I almost thought this could be one of the only two Taiwanese restaurants I would ever choose and recommend to others. But no, I won't come here again. I don't recommend it, and I'll just go back to Taiwan to eat the real Bafang Dumpling. 我非常失望。我原本以為這間店會是我在這裡唯二會選擇、也會推薦給其他人的台灣餐廳。但不會了，我不會再來，也不會推薦。我還是回台灣吃真正的八方雲集。 read more

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