We came during their soft opening. This review will be updated when they fully open and have been running for a few months. In the meantime, there is plenty of parking. Lots of seating, and the place is very clean. You order at the counter and they give you a buzzer, when the food is ready it buzzes. No table service. The noodles were great and the pot stickers too. One thing I like is how when you pay with a credit card their machine doesn't prompt you if you want to add a tip. To be continued... read more

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Dumplings and potstickers are always good but they came out with pork chop and briased pork belly rice that is really delicious. I would get light sauce next time. It's too much sauce for the amount of rice they give you. Will be back next time. read more

Great fast casual spot for some Taiwanese food! The service was fast and friendly and it's a great spot to pick up food on the go. The beef noodle soup is probably the best around the Torrance area and wasn't too strong on the flavor, more of a cleaner broth. The dumplings and potstickers were not mind blowing but they hit the spot, the potstickers could have been more crispy. The pork chop was good but a thin cut so it's good to order a few different dishes to try as the value is also very affordable! read more

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New to Torrance but not the South Bay. It's located near one of the best SB bagel shops and a Korean supermarket and a BevMo. The now defunct Souplantation and Red Lobster locations weren't too far off. My understanding is this is a far outpost of a dumpling chain from Taiwan. It's an order at the counter situation and you'll get a buzzer to pick up the food. Ambiance - I would describe it if adorable food emojis decorated a hospital or a modern boba shop. It's self seating. They clearly didn't have enough tables or chairs. I felt the place seemed promising since it was like an 90-10 mix of Asian to Non-Asian customers. Everything is in English. Service - This is an order at the counter fast casual restaurant situation like you would at a mall food court. The cashier was nice but typing in my order and handing me a receipt is not tip worthy. This is also a bus your own table when you're done. Food - These are potstickers type dumplings. They came in 4ish varieties. I got the OG combo that came with potstickers and with their noodles. Their beverage selection is "mid" (to quote my tweenager). It's pretty much 4-5 cold sealed teas or water from a tiny water cup. If they had hot beverages, I missed it. The OG signature dumplings were delicious. I can understand why the place was busy. Six came to an order. I don't think that's enough to fill up on your own unless you have a tiny appetite. The signature noodles were NOT delicious. They were bland (even though I could detect a hint of spice and there was some flavor from the green onions). They had a fettuccine type slimy texture and were simultaneously grainy at the same time. The sauce? I don't know. I felt it was very one note from a flavor and textural standpoint. Maybe the noodles are a nostalgic taste for the Taiwanese community. So, perhaps, I'm missing their brilliance. I would pass on them if I went back. Value - The prices seemed fair given the portion sizes and inflation. You are eating mostly out of cardboard containers with wooden chopsticks and plastic All in all, would I go back? Yes, I would if not just for the OG potstickers. I would want to also try their other potsticker flavors, the pork chop, and the wonton soup. read more

My wife and I always get excited when we hear 'dumplings' and Bafang definitely delivered. We sampled a number of dishes including: Bafang signature pot stickers Corn & chicken dumplings Chili pepper fried chicken Taiwanese beef noodle soup The pot sticker skins were delightfully thin while the dumpling filling's freshness was evident upon first bite. The noodle soup was massive with plentiful meat...great flavors though the broth could've used a bit more weight and depth. Funny enough, my favorite ended up being the fried chicken - top notch fry job that sealed in loads of juice inside. The dining area was spacious with plenty of high chairs available for the kids and the service was efficient and welcoming. Will be back soon to eat through the rest of the menu! read more

My husband and I went on a Wednesday afternoon around 5:30-6p and there was not a huge wait. Pricing is relatively affordable. The restaurant is pretty casual, you order at the counter and pick up your order. There isn't really a discount if you choose one of combos (in case you were wondering). We got the original pan fried dumplings and the original spicy noodles & original non spicy noodles- seemed like the difference was mala spice. I really liked the cold appetizer of bean curd and seaweed- a nice addition to the heavier noodles and dumplings. To be honest we weren't WOWed but thought it was pretty good for the price. read more

Went because I saw the reviews and I was pretty disappointed. The good was the signature dumplings. Crispy and flavorful. So solid. But the signature noodles were bland and didn't offer much. The side wonton soup had plenty of wontons but it was just mid. It's order at the counter and pick up yourself. So service is whatever's. Condiments and water you get yourself. Pretty much like any fast food restaurant. Place was clean and tons of seating. I wish it was better but I doubt I'll return. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I really like this place. It's clean and modern. The dumplings are delicious. The Taiwanese noodle soup was so tasty and the broth had so much depth. Soy drinks: delicious. Not too sweet and it doesn't taste heavy on creams or half and half. I'll be back for this. read more

Love this location! Super clean, very spacious, easy to find a spot to eat. The food was so fresh and delicious - everything tasted superb. The sauce bar was a nice touch. I personally loved the fried chicken, it was like a giant popcorn chicken! The dumplings were very yummy as expected. We were pleasantly surprised by how much meat was in the beef noodle soup, it was super tender. Service was quick, nice, and the answered all our questions as first time customers. read more

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One Star - Terrible Experience I rarely leave negative reviews, but this visit deserves it. Our food didn't arrive until 20-30 minutes after ordering, with staff blaming a "machine printout issue, the kitchen never got the order". Meanwhile, I could clearly see our food sitting on the counter getting cold. When I asked to speak with a manager, the cashier dismissed my concerns and tried to gaslight me. The manager overheard everything but chose not to intervene. After another 5-10 minutes of waiting--and watching other customers receive their orders--we finally asked for a full refund. Both the cashier and manager were disrespectful throughout the process. Save your money and avoid this place. There are plenty of nearby spots with better food and far better service. read more

Tried this place out for the first time at their Torrance grand opening. Sooo happy a dumpling place was opening up closer to me. Always happy to support more Asian food places in Torrance! First glance, the place is very casual looking and doesn't have many decorations and I feel like they didn't have many tables but had space they could've utilized to add more. My boyfriend and I ordered a variety of things: the dumpling sampler + corn chowder combo, the old fashioned noodles + pork chop combo, fried chicken, their signature potstickers, and a black tea soy latte. I thought all the dumpling flavors were good but the one I enjoyed the most was the corn and chicken one! I was pleasantly surprised with the corn chowder as well, but maybe because I just love corn :) The fried chicken was good and the sauce it came with complemented it well. We didn't enjoy the pork chop as much because it was a bit soggy and we wish the outer crust was crunchier like the fried chicken, but my boyfriend thought the noodles were good while I thought they were a bit bland. I also ordered the black tea soy latte but I think they forgot the espresso and black tea part because all I tasted was soy milk and it didn't look like the menu picture. It's my fault for not checking before we left since we did a to-go order and they put the drink in the bag, but since it's their grand opening little mistakes are to be expected. I do think it's cool that they sell bags of frozen dumplings that you can take home and cook yourself. I got a bag of their signature dumplings for my family to try. Overall, I had a good experience and will definitely come back in the future! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Black tea soy latte without the latte - Taiwanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Food was just okay. Din Tai has gotten too ridiculously expensive and overdone, so we tried out Bafang. Tried a bit of everything. Underwhelming. My fave were the dumplings; good flavor and all, but not soupy. read more

Bafang Dumpling - potstickers, bafang noods, spicy wonton, fried chicken, dumplings - Taiwanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Foos is good but staffs work extremely slow. Everyone seems like they don't know what they are doing with staffs walking in and out of kitchen to the front, looking around then go back in. Had to wait 25min for a single bowl of beef noodle soup on a slow lunch. read more

I've been coming here for over a year now. I love their wonton soup and sesame noodles. Regardless the rude service, lacking initiative, and the fact that they always get my order wrong and miss drinks, I was still happy with the food, I had no complaints. In the last week, I came in 3x and the noodles have gotten dry with just oil and no flavor :/ I ask for extra sauce and they said it's not possible. Will be contemplating my next visit. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Sesame noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Nice! I love another dumpling option For a quick lunch... or so I thought. Took over 30 minutes to get my meal, which is completely insane for dumplings. When food finally arrived it was decent but not sure a wait like that would be ever worth it again. Restaurant was busy and very loud. read more

Bafang Dumpling - #4 combo - Taiwanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Great variety of dumplings - would come again. You can also buy frozen ones go steam at home

We ordered signature potstickers and soup(hot & sour) combo $12.75, spicy wontons, fried pork, boba milk tea, all for less than $35.00! The portion is huge for its price and the quality is pretty good too. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Solid fast casual place. Their noodles and wonton soup are incredible so 5 stars there, but everything else we tried is frozen food quality but at affordable prices so four stars for the majority of the menu. The Bafan Noodles were my favorite dish but weren't standout. I liked them the best due to their texture and sesame paste sauce. Probably what I would get again next time if I had to order from here. The Taiwanese beef noodle soup was really good and a toss-up for favorite, but the bok choy and beef could have been cooked longer / more tender. However, great flavor; I'm normally not a noodle broth drinker but I was drinking this one. I did like how both noodles were al dente and chewy, and tasted delicious and fresh. The wontons from the wonton soup had INCREDIBLE flavor. This was the most unique and flavorful dish imo but I prefer thicker skins, which is why I could tell these were knockout wontons if looking at just the flavor of the filling even if not a personal favorite of mine. I LOVE XLB and these wontons were XLB but in wonton skins, essentially. The meat was impossibly soft and flavorful and somehow soaked up the broth. Dont get the potsticker dumplings if you don't like the thin flavorless skin from bibigo frozen dumplings. The regular dumplings were ok, better than the potstickers but the dough wasn't homemade and I've had so many good dumplings that this one isn't worth the calories. The fried chicken wasn't that good, I took a bite and put the rest down and this is someone who has trouble not eating food in front of her who loves deep fried stuff. The chili wontons were ok, a little too sweet and I already mentioned the wonton skins are meh / possibly overcooked. It was my dad's favorite dish. read more

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What a great weekly place to grab take-out, but I think their boba drinks are a great, and cheaper alternative than the increasingly expensive ones at boba shops. read more

This is my second visit at this establishment. I hate to leave bad reviews because I know people use this platform to make food choices. The customer service over here is non- existent. The employees over here don't want to do their jobs. Definitely, will NEVER be coming back. 10/10 would recommend to my friends and family to go anywhere else. read more

Combo #1 with hot and sour soup is the best!!!! The soup has so much vegetables and chicken bits. I get satiated with that before dumplings.l!!!! The dumplings are with thin skin which I really like as it gets crispy when it is grilled and not doughy. This is currently my number one place for a to go restaurant for the price, quantity, nutrition, and the taste!! Thank you for providing good food for a reasonable price in this information era. read more

It was sooo good we went back the next day. Their potstickers were the best. Very flavorful. We also tried their pork chop and fried chicken. Both very crispy and delicious too! The dumplings were good too but wish there were other sauces to go with it to add more flavor for it. read more

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Found this place today and I'm so happy that there are dumplings nearby to me. The dumplings are filled with cabbage and pork, but the cabbage is not overwhelming. They're perfect steamed dumplings and remind me of SF. The noodles are thick and the signature chili sauce makes them a bit spicy but not too hot. The sweet and sour soup is great for a windy day and the tofu and veggies help make it a great choice for your side with your combo. The staff are really nice and answered all of my questions. I will try the chicken and corn dumplings next time. One of the combos is actually a mix of the different dumplings and that will be worth a try. read more

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Both my daughter and I were not feeling well and wanted hot soup. Soup is the go to meal for sick! I ordered wonton soup for my daughter while I had hot and sour soup. I can't pass judgment on the wonton soup as I didn't try it in case I pass on possible deadlier germs to my daughter ....or she pass on such germs to me too. So we had our own soup to enjoy. I've had hot sour soup many times as different restaurants and homemade as well. So I was eating the soup with a comparison basis. I can't say it was the best. It lacked the sour twang and the umami flavor was lacking too. But I'll temper my judgment because I was sick after all and admit that my taste buds were asleep at the wheel. So while I give it 3 stars only.... I will try it again when my buds are all active and alert! Gotta say the place is impeccable clean though. One more downside by the way is there were only 3 staff. 2 in the kitchen and one in the counter. The girl on the counter was so busy with putting together take out orders that I and others waiting to order had to wait several minutes for her to finish. Seems like a lack of staffing is an issue. But I promise I'll be back for an honest healthy food comment next time. read more

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Taiwanese beef noodle soup was very good. Soft beef with daikon radish in soup base. Noodles tasted fresh too. Service was good, very clean place. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Found out new chain opened around 8:30pm to try it as snack. Already had dinner and ice cream. Only 2 table (2 couples) and 1 take out inside. Very slow in food preparation with only 3 orders. Food: 3/5 Combo #5 Ba Fang dumplings and corn chowder combo. Ba Fang dumplings (boiled): 4/5 Medium thickness of skin, I don't like doughy skin like the Ling Ling's frozen chicken dumplings sold at Costco. These are frozen dumplings, so it tasted as such but may be a tad better than grocery store bought frozen dumplings. Meat and cabbage combo is just right, tasted better with their vinegar sauce and may be garlic/sesame sauce combo. Corn chowder: 0/5 Only took one spoonful and cannot eat it at all! It was extremely sweet (too much sugar added) to the point it's doesn't taste as corn nor as soup, but more of a dessert drink. Not a second scoop anymore. Wasted! Service: NA It's self serve after ordering, cleaning up table, putting away trays just like any fast food chain. Even McDonald has people cleaning up tables occasionally. The counter lady was friendly. Ambiance: 4/5 Very clean looking and bright being at the corner location with glasses all around. Minimal decoration with meaning of dumplings in general terms for different styles of preparation. Will want to go back for a meal to try their Beef Noodles soup, the crispy dumplings, and wonton soup. That's the only items look appealing from the display of dishes served. Found later after ordering. For someone new to this establishment, it would be nice to introduce new comer to the display first. Remember, these are all frozen foods with preservatives, not like restaurants that make fresh dumplings onsite and serve hot like typical sit down meal. read more

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Think Taiwanese fast food. Good value. Good food. Not necessarily the best of anything. The hot noodle beef soup is popular with those who were sitting around us. We wanted to get a variety of easy to share dishes instead. The top choices were the potstickers and dumplings and the chili pepper fried chicken. Parking is convenient as it is located in a strip mall plaza. Seating inside is difficult to come by as there is limited seating. They also offer a nice array of teas and boba drinks. Lastly they have a sauce station that includes soy sauce, ginger sauce, black vinegar, hot sauce and sesame oil. read more

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I came here a while back when they had a grand opening. I really liked the dumplings! Open to trying them again, I thought they were pretty good for it being almost like a fast food type of place. It's not really fast food but not traditional sit down style. read more

Solid place. I enjoy the beef noodle soup. Large portions and the beef is tender and flavorful.

I just saw by chance passing by along Hawthorne Blvd about this place. Of course, I check Yelp and checkout out after work. Food was amazing. Right away, we knew this is a place to go if craving for dumplings. We LOVE LOVE the mini wonton soup . Service was great. Restaurant is well light and clean. In fact the next day I went back again tried the kimchi & pork. Delicious read more

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I had a very frustrating experience with the staff. I ordered two 12-piece dumplings, but was given noodles instead. When I brought up the mistake, the employee who helped me (a woman with half-blonde, half-black hair and multiple facial piercings) responded rudely, though she said she would correct the order. However, when my food was ready, they gave me noodles again. When I asked about the dumplings a second time, she gave me a dirty look and laughed about it with the other cooks. It felt very unprofessional and disrespectful. I won't be returning here again. read more

For "fast food" potsticker dumplings, this place hits the spot. Dumplings are consistently good. The wonton soup is basic but nice, hot and flavorful. The place is clean and modern and good for a quick hot bite! read more

Quick stop for good old fashion Taiwanese beef noodles ! Menu selection has many choices. I love their hot & sour soup too!

Really wanted to like this place but the flavor was honestly lacking. I feel like the food wasn't authentic and almost had a flavor profile catered to those new to Asian cuisine. I didn't find it spicy what so ever and that's totally ok but for those who like spice and Asian food, you can definitely go somewhere else that's more authentic and that has enough spice to make your nose run lol. The one thing I did like was the boba. Definitely good. Service was ok and there's definitely a lot of space to eat inside. Overall, it's definitely an entry level dumpling place. If you're seasoned, I'd go somewhere else. No hard feelings but just not my cup of tea. read more

Dumpling chain from Taiwan. Veggie dumplings are very tasty along with the pork chops. Try the pot stickers and the corn soup!

A friend suggested their Taiwanese beef noodle soup so we came on a Sunday afternoon to give it a try. Whoa. It is authentic!l and yummy. Portion is bigger than expected. They are running a BOGO for boba milk tea in August. We will be back!! read more

Bafang Dumpling - Taiwanese beef noodle soup with a side of pork chop. - Taiwanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Good food. I dropped a star as apparently they no longer have the Asian drinks like boba milk tea and replaced with just fountain drinks.

Was craving some potstickers. So I decided to try Bafang Dumpling House. Interior was clean and minimalist. The potstickers were good, nice crisp exterior with a flavorful filling. I had the Banfang original noodles. Very oily, and an off putting burnt flavor. Might have been the Chinese vinegar? But it was way too oily. I should have stuck with my go to, Beef noodle soup. The shining star was the Boba I had the soy Tiger, it was so good!!! No real service at this location, just a guy taking an order. Didn't really talk, didn't even explain that the sauces were separate and where they were located. It was also kind of odd they gave you one of those beeper things, but the guy called out your number when it was ready??? Clean, casual and comforting.... read more

The dumplings are absolutely delicious here! I also appreciate the fast food type menu ordering and setting. If you don't know a lot about dumplings then this is a place to come and try an assortment! The pricing is so reasonable so now I don't feel like I have to spend big $$$ at Din Tai Fung to get my dumpling fix. Overall I'm psyched. It's pretty much self serve except for the ordering but the cashier was quick and helpful. This is a card only business though, no cash. read more

This fresh, welcoming new dumpling house has the best service. The manager Jazmin is truly amazing. I asked her some questions about the menu and she went above the call of duty and blessed me with a scrumptious sample. I will definitely bring my family back. I had stopped by to pick of beverages for some heroes at Little Company of Mary Hospital. read more

Bafang Dumpling - Sweets for the sweet. - Taiwanese Near Me - Torrance, California