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    4.4 (465 reviews)
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    Buns
    Tracy K.

    I came here with my family after my mom had called them and they said they had vegan options. Disappointed that once I got there, the waitress did not want to check with the kitchen on what I could or could not eat. She was just guessing that I can't eat anything except for veggies. I told her I had allergies to seafood, meat, dairy, and eggs. I was only able to get their overpriced $12 Bok Choy. Menu only labels vegetarian. My family liked their food. 2 gender neutral restrooms. Located across from the sprouts plaza. Indoor parking. Not happy about this place. they need to train their staff to be more empathic for those who have food allergies.

    Beef Spicy soup
    Joshua H.

    I don't usually write reviews, but Bao Master deserves one. The parking structure is easy to access, and having a charging station is a great convenience. I came in one day feeling hungry, and the dumplings were really good. The soup was okay but nothing special. Since the menu described it as spicy, I was expecting more of a kick, but it wasn't spicy at all.

    Josie C.

    I'm really impressed! I came in with low expectation because so many places copy DTF, like the likes of Good Alley, Prince Dumpling etc. but no one comes close with their xiao long bao. However, I stand corrected. I am amazed at their XLB here, extremely thin skin with thick, savory soup. Well done Bao Master! I highly recommend any bao or noodles type stuff here, they know what they're doing. Especially the Sheng jian bao (pan fried buns). This is a soup grenade. Remember to bite a small hole and suck out the juices or it will be a soup projectile. This alone is 5 stars worthy. Holy moly. I was quite disappointed by their beef rolls and Shanghai Pancake. Beef rolls was dry and lacked sauce and flavor. The Shanghai Pancake, omg don't get me started. Are these pork slices for giants?! lol. Not sure what they were trying to achieve. Not authentic but was a fairly good amount of meat for the price. The braised beef noodle was nothing to rave about. Soup lacked oomph, but noodles were excellent. Overall, many must try items. Order from the photos and don't stray onto non signature items. Must get: Pan fried buns Xiao long bao soup noodle Giant xiao long bao Crab roe scallion noodles Meh Beef rolls Braised beef noodle Shanghai rice cake Parking: free attached parking structure

    Braised Beef noodle Soup
    Sharon H.

    Juicy dumplings, but tough beef noodle soup. Placed an order to go and was excited to try the Big Mac Crab Meat and Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumpling. This dumpling is huge and full of delicious crab meat and flavorful broth! The dumpling wrapper was also soft and thin. The beef noodle soup had a rich broth. The soup wasn't spicy at all. The chili oil was placed in a container on the side, which was great for my parents. The beef noodle soup wasn't my favorite. The beef was really tough. I don't think any one of us could finish chewing the meat. The noodles have a thick hand pulled texture. The entrée was extremely filling and a bit too heavy for me. Even without finishing the meat, the portion is pretty big. The service was friendly and efficient. Our order was prepared on time and they didn't miss a single dish.

    Stir fried rice cake
    Jenny C.

    First time coming to this place with my family. Food very delicious and tasty. What stood out was the Xio Long Bao is was full of soup like a water balloon that when I bit it it got splashed all over my face and clothes that's said everything about this tray if XLB right? The desserts were so cute in bunny shaped and tasted soft and chewy, just perfect sweetness! The other one was the brown sugar bao or coffee cream inside? I didn't eat that one so don't know lol The ambience was comforting and some big screen TV to keep you company while enjoying your food. Just a few accidents knocking down the silverware holder. May be they should get a more stable one? Saw that they have a giant XLB soup on the Ad making me wanna come back to try it. Will be back soon!

    Beef rolls
    Kenny L.

    It feels more like Bao apprentice than Bao master to me. Maybe my standards are too high but I am spoiled by DTF, good alley, etc. like the beef roll is less meat and if there is meat, it's fatty. The outside is oily and soggy. Only the XLB is okay to try. Also pricey for what it is

    Cold cut
    David W.

    I was hoping I had found a place with good crab meat noodles. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. Five stars for the service and two stars for the food. The crab meat noodles have no taste at all. It was like just the noodle and put on a cup of crab meat from the Chinese supermarket.

    Homestyle chicken & egg fried rice
    Selene S.

    Great place for some northern Chinese food! There is a parking structure right next door so no issues there. We came around 6:30pm on a weekday and it wasn't busy so we were seated right away. Ambiance was clean and modern, not too loud. There's a QR code on the table where we submitted our order. We tried several dishes: soup dumplings ($13.98), pan fried buns ($15.98), scallion noodles ($21.98), pot stickers ($10.98), beef roll ($11.98), fried rice ($14.98), string beans ($11.98), and sesame rice balls ($4.98). Overall, nice portions and filling. Beef rolls were not very crispy though and didn't have much flavor.

    Big Mac Crab Meat & Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumpling
    Sherry T.

    Modern, clean, cozy dumpling house. Attached parking structure. Complimentary appetizers (peanuts, seaweed salad, and black fungus) and self-served congee. We were there at opening hour (11:30 am) and it took an hour to get our 2nd dish. We only ordered two different dishes and two drinks! It wasn't even busy. We had to keep asking our server and they just nodded and never came back with a definitive answer. This was a complete turn-off. The massive pork soup dumpling was a fun tasty experience. It was jiggly and came with a straw to take in the soup. The pan fried wagyu buns were good but nothing spectacular. My milk tea was really sweet and full of ice. Since we ordered off a QR code, I didn't see an option to customize my drink. Other great menu items I would like to come back and try. Hopefully they will make some improvements.

    Patrick N.

    We had the Kurobata Pork Soup Dumpling and it was amazing, although pricey ($10 for 6 dumplings). I got the Crab Meat and Scallion Oil Noodles. I was too hungry so the small quantity of crab meat was not a deterrent and the Noodles was actually really tasty! My friend got the Braised Beef Noodle Soup and he said the beef was too chewy and the soup wasn't good. He would not get it again.

    congee special
    Miori I.

    So excited to have a new dumpling shop in the neighborhood! I'd been looking forward to this place since construction began, and once the signage went up, I was counting down the days to opening. As a bao and dumpling fan, I'm thrilled to support another local business. With any new or popular spot, I usually expect a wait, but we got lucky popping in around 6 p.m. on Sunday. Plenty of customers, but we were seated right away in a comfy booth. The restaurant is brightly lit with cool, modern artwork and design (I'd love to have that wave wall piece in my home!). The giant 4-foot bao character statue at the entrance is such a fun touch. There's a waitlist kiosk at the front if the place gets busier. Ordering is done through QR codes at the table: convenient, and our food came out super fast! (I have mixed feelings about QR code ordering, but the speedy service makes up for it.) Here's what we ordered: -Kurobuta Pork & Crab Soup Dumplings: Super flavorful soup, packed filling, so good! -Classic Fried Rice: One of the best I've had in a while. Not sure what made it so tasty, but it was a winner. -Shrimp and Pork Potstickers: That crispy layer was incredible. -Scallion Pancake: Classic must-have; perfectly done. -Garlic Sautéed Green Beans: Tons of garlic, super yummy, one of my favorites. -Big Mac Soup Dumpling: Fun to try, but not quite as tasty as the regular soup dumplings. Every dish was fantastic and earned my "happy wiggle" from the very first bite. Even though there's no specific waiter, the staff who brought out our food and took payment were both friendly and welcoming. We had a lovely dinner and are already looking forward to our next visit! Highly recommend checking out this new spot if you're a dumpling lover.

    Iris L.

    I have been wanting to go to this restaurant for a while. I was finally able to go on a Sunday. To my surprise, half of the restaurant was empty. There's no hostess so one of the stuff members just pointed to let me know where I should sit. The food is ordered through the QR code on the side of the table. Here are the things I ordered: steam giant xlb, pan fried pork bun and fried rice cake. The dish I like the most of the fried pork bun. It's really crispy at the bottom and soft on top. The bun is not overly thick and it's juicy inside. My other favorite was the crab and pork steam giant xlb. Although the size of it was a bit smaller than I thought it looked in the picture but you can taste the crab and pork inside. It's also flavorful. As for the fried rice cake, I would probably pass next time. It's overly salted and texture was a bit off. The environment of the place is nice and clean. The food prices were reasonable I would say.

    Crispy chicken potstickers
    Samantha T.

    Took my father, mom, hubby, and the kids here for Father's Day lunch, and we arrived right before opening. There was already a line forming outside! Luckily, we were the second or third party in line and were seated immediately. We later found out many people had reservations, and several walk-ins were added to the waitlist shortly after opening. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, with seating for about 50 people, creating a cozy and lively atmosphere. It got busy very quickly after opening, and within a short time nearly every table was filled. It's easy to see why reservations are recommended, especially on busy weekends and holidays. We ordered quite the spread to sample as much as possible: XLB, the giant crab and Kurobuta pork soup dumpling, crispy pork with shrimp and chicken potstickers, beef rolls, scallion pancake, spicy wontons, shrimp and chive dumplings, sautéed string beans, jellyfish and cabbage, beef short rib noodle soup, and the pork and pickled vegetable noodle soup. Despite the restaurant filling up quickly, the food came out surprisingly fast. Every dish was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The soup dumplings were packed with flavorful broth, the spicy wontons had just the right amount of heat, the beef rolls were savory and satisfying, and the noodle soups were rich and comforting. Even the vegetable dishes were well-executed and complemented the meal perfectly. By the end, we were completely stuffed but couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. Everyone from the grandparents to the kids found something they enjoyed, making it the perfect spot for a family gathering. The food quality, efficient service, and overall dining experience made for a wonderful Father's Day celebration. We'll definitely be back again to try even more items from the menu!

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    Great atmosphere, fast and helpful service, and delicious food! The veggie bun was our favorite.

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    Yummy~ I love fried rice cake ~ all dumplings are good ~It taste good like in Shanghai ~

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    Food was amazing! I really liked the XLB and crab scallion noodles. I will come back again!

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    蟹黄面和蟹黄汤包很好吃,是我喜欢的味道。蟹黄汤包里面的蟹黄和肉的比例刚刚好,不会很腻 餐厅环境很好,服务很细致

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    Says dogs allowed, is it really?

    Only service dogs are allowed.

    Will there be a menu put listed soon? Any vegetarian options?

    I didn't see a menu on the website, but inside the restaurant is a printed menu and a QR code to view photos and place an order.

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    Hengry - Chilled Spicy Chicken

    Hengry

    4.8(473 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    •$$$

    Very unassuming upscale Chinese restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the hip decor, warm…read moreservice and delicious Guizhou regional Chinese dishes. I walked into Hengry not knowing anything. My friend had this placed bookmarked for a while and made a reservation for our girls lunch. The interior was vastly different than the exterior and surrounding buildings. Various vibrant modern artwork and velvety seating filled the small intimate dining room. There's a private dining room towards the back of the restaurant as well. Parking was a small lot and a covered garage, shared with a small motel. The food was good portioned. Especially the chili beef and miao sour soup. The chili beef was spicy and had flavors of charred pepper and peppercorns. The Miao sour fish soup reminds me of the Vietnamese sour fish soup, with flavors of lemongrass. We also ordered the sesame Chinese lettuce (celtuce), braised pork belly w/ mustard greens, and sautéed A-choy. Every dish was delicious! Will definitely be back to try other dishes next time.

    ~ food: shredded…read morepotatoes: 9/10 solid potatoes, nicely cooked pork and cabbage potstickers: 7/10 nothing too special sour soup with fish filet: 8/10 love how sour it is but it was a bit bland and not numbing at all. it tasted more like watered down soup with vinegar but i love the large portion ~ service: 8/10 friendly but our server barely checked on us and we kept having to ask other workers for extra things ~ ambiance: very interesting ambiance, lots of unique colors and art. the sofa chairs are a bit uncomfortable i kept sinking in. not fitting for a restaurant ~ parking: parking lot nearby

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    Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Juicy Pork Dumpings

    Mama Lu's Dumpling House

    3.9(4.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    The speed at which our dishes came out was in lightning. I was aghast at how fast we were served…read moreall four entrees in the time span of a bathroom trip in the hallway. Like holy smokes, are the chefs on steroids back there? A salute to their efficiency and time management. Family ordered the Thai fried rice, house special fish fillet, pork chop with Peking sauce, and a tofu dish I do not know the name of. The fish fillet was most definitely running the show here. It was heavenly with every bite. My brother and I had to practically restrain ourselves from demolishing the entire plate. Another deep nod to the chef's magnificent craftsmanship. Order this for a taste of no regrets. The servers were absolutely amazing. For a typical Chinese restaurant, it is pretty standard to be served and for the most part ignored unless you needed something specific. However, the servers here were right in the middle of the horrendous lunch rush, and yet they still managed to carry out gestures that genuinely touched me- one of the waitresses waited at the door and held it open for us when my mom returned from the restroom because they could see that my mom had limited mobility. The guy serving us also made sure he was always giving her ample room to move around amidst all the chaos and commotion of the restaurant. Considering the tables and chairs are inches apart from each other too, we were pretty cramped. I asked another worker for utensils later on, and he was genuinely so sweet going about it, patient and smiling. Service here really warmed my heart, which was such a bonus. The setting was probably the most intriguing part. I am not familiar about the history of this particular location, but considering the walls in the hallway had old newspaper articles and images of the establishment from who knows how many decades ago, I would say it's teetering on the edge of being a museum in itself. Makes for a cool peek into history, but the run down building and yellowing, stained walls in the hallway might throw some people off who are looking to dine somewhere that has kept more in stride with modern times. This visit was fantastic from beginning to end, and all the small details really made everything come together into a wonderful synopsis of food, family, and a little extra kindness.

    This place is awesome. How can it possibly have a 3.9 rating?! I must admit that I am visiting from…read moreNC where it is hard to find authentic Chinese food. I loved everything! Portions are HUGE. We laughed when our first dish (crispy noodle seafood) arrived and realized we ordered way too much. My husband and I ordered : Beef chow fun - incredible! His favorite Fired pork buns - my favorite! It is what this place of famous for! Seafood pan fried doodles - melt in your mouth seafood and tender shrimp. Huge dish Juicy Pork Dumplings - delicious!

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    Mama Lu's Dumpling House - On a Saturday packed house but good service!

    On a Saturday packed house but good service!

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    Mama Lu Dumpling House

    3.8(2.8k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Dined at our old favorite and food was still consistent. Service was courteous and efficient as…read moreusual. We ordered our usual items: Beef Chow Fun, Fish Fillet with Tender Green, and French Style Beef Tenderloin. Portions were still big and of good value. Prices went up about a dollar per plate as compared to last year, roughly about 6-7% which was reasonable because ingredients are costing more these days. They do charge 2% for credit card USA. If you're looking for a casual place to eat reasonably good and reasonably priced Chinese food, this is a solid option.

    Been here only a few times and yes if we went with others we have to send each other the right…read moreaddress as there's two mama Lu's on the same street! Just East vs West. We were able to find parking in the back and it was full so there's more parking underground. This place was pretty full, but given the capacity, the place had more ceiling space than seating place. We met family and friends while they already were in the middle of dinner and we came pretty late. Mama Lu's is known for their dumplings but they also serve Chinese dishes such as beef chow fun, roasted duck, fried fish fillet, and more. Staff were friendly, they were helpful and a wasn't hard to flag them down if we needed something. Overall, good place, would come again to try dumplings.

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    Dining room

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    Luyixian - 牛肉面 Beef Noodle Soup

    Luyixian

    4.5(531 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    My friend and I went to Luyixian for lunch. This is actually my first time trying the food at…read moreLuyixian, and the food there was delicious! Luyixian is a gem located in the ABC plaza near the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Garfield Avenue. Luyixian serves a variety of soy-based dishes, regional Chinese comfort cuisine, and Zhejiang specialties. Luyixian is mostly known for their braised pork rice and beef noodle soup. The atmosphere there was nice and the staff there were very friendly. Parking can be found either inside the plaza building or underground. I ordered the braised beef rice. The braised beef rice was mouthwatering! It is like a home cooked meal. The braised beef was very tender and juicy. The beef is served with sauteed cabbage, pickled vegetables, hard-boiled egg, and a scoop of rice. The braised beef rice will taste even better when everything on the plate is mixed together. My dish took about 10 minutes to be served, which is quite quick. So far, my first time dining at Luyixian was a great experience! I would definitely recommend this gem to anyone who loves braised pork rice or other Chinese dishes!

    We were in the area, found this spot and ordered the beef noodle soup and fried rice…read more We came past 2pm on a Saturday and it wasn't busy. The place is clean and from the outside it looked small but there adequate seating. Service was fast. The soup was soooo good, the beef was melt in your mouth tender. The noodles were good as well as the fried rice. Straight forward - no frills good food.

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    Beautiful Flower arrangement

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    Mushroom and Napa cabbage

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