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    4.4 (460 reviews)
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    wood ear fungus, flavorless
    Jon C.

    Based on social media and reviews, I may have overhyped this place but in short, it was a bit disappointing/expected more. The decor is nice...feels a little bit like you're sitting in a maze. Most of the seating is for tables of 4 so if you have a larger party of 5 or more, you may want to call ahead. There's parking in the attached parking structure. The menu is a scan menu but the connection is not great so you'll need to log into their wifi (password: bao123456) in order to get their menu loaded. You'll order online but pay in person. So in terms of the food, it's okay. Mostly misses...some hits. The pretty goods: The xiao long bao was actually the best thing. It's larger than most (especially if you compare it to DTF) and it was very juicy. BUT, you only get 6 for $14. For that price point, it should at least be 8. The shrimp and pork potsticker was good. It has a whole shrimp and some pork and the crust was nice and crispy. Disappointments: The cucumber salad portion was big but it's not crunchy...a little mushy. I think they used larger/older cucumbers, not the petite ones that are nice and crunchy. The wood ear fungus was "crisp" but there's no flavor. I used the sauce from the cucumber salad to compliment it. The wonton soup was a disappointment. You get 6 very small wontons. The braised string beans has a spicy kick to it and was not very "crisp" and didn't taste fresh. In fact, it came out less than a couple minutes after we placed the order so it may have been sitting there already. The beef roll, while has a good amount of beef, was dry and tough. The skin was not crisp enough and on the chewy side. The stir fried bok choy was flavorless and it's not in complete strands. In other words, it's chopped up into inch sized pieces. There's no garlic or seasoning added. The house special hamburger was a huge disappointment. The pastry on top was nice and flaky but the beef (it's not ground beef) was dry. It reminded me of a beef curry pastry but the beef is the same beef used in the beef roll, just all chopped up in bits. They provided a knife to cut it so you can share but it's near impossible to cut in into pieces. Lastly, their to-go boxes are horrible. So difficult to fold and won't stay closed. If you need to take anything to go, ask for the round soup containers with lids.

    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!

    Beef noodle soup
    Bill P.

    There seems to be a recent proliferation of chinese restaurants with great decor selling very good albeit small xlb dumplings with other tasty dishes. The beef noodle soup was good (not spicy) and the beef rolls slightly better - nice flaky skin with plenty of thinly sliced beef. The cauliflower was not unexpectedly spicy. I also like the free tiny apps of wooden ear, peanuts and seaweed salad. The staff was kind enough to move us out of the sunlight without our promoting so I appreciated that. This place is across from the sprouts on a small side street.

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    P P Pop - Xiao Long Bao

    P P Pop

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    If you search for Taiwanese food in LA/SGV, you're guaranteed to come across many glowing reviews…read morefor P.P. Pop. I'm afraid this is yet another one. I won't sugarcoat it, the wait to dine-in can be brutal. Especially in the summer. We came in for lunch on a Saturday, and ended up waiting about an hour. They use the old school method of assigning your party a number and calling it out once they have a table ready for you. Unfortunately, that means you have to stay pretty close by the door so you can hear your number being announced. There's no official waiting area or seating, so you're just kinda standing out in the sun if you came in the daytime. I'm all for old school charm, but it would be nice if they gave out buzzers or sent texts instead. That way, at the very least, you have the option to sit in your car with AC while you wait. We were there on a particularly hot day, and the staff handed out iced lemon waters while we waited, which was nice. While waiting, you're also able to fill out an ordering sheet that you hand to the staff once you're seated. We ordered the House Special Beef Noodle Soup ($15), the Spicy Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($15.50), and an Iced Milk Tea ($4). Both noodle dishes completely satisfied our cravings, and the price was perfectly reasonable. They also gave a good portion of meat, which I appreciated. The noodles had a nice bite to them and the broth itself didn't feel overly oily or heavy. The spice level was a good baseline, and nothing extreme. The milk tea was pretty standard, but not too sweet. I'd love to try some of their other most popular dishes! The interior isn't large, but also not too cramped. The staff are pretty active throughout the restaurant, but aren't too hard to flag down if you need something. Since the queue is usually long, I probably wouldn't choose this spot if you're trying to dine for an extended amount of time. However, I didn't see any of the staff trying to rush people out. Coming at an awkward time (late lunch/early dinner, or a weekday) is probably your best bet if you want to avoid the wait. If I was local to SGV, I'd make this one of my go-to spots, especially during the winter. Delicious, but beware of the wait! TikTok: @qtrinthejukebox Instagram: @qtrinthejukebox

    Food 4/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 The fried squid and popcorn chicken were really good. The chili powder they gave us for dipping was SPICY, I wish I knew the brand because I need it at home! So good! The soup dumplings were just okay but the bao was amazing with a soft plush top and a crispy bottom. We also got Dan Dan noodles, which were so creamy and chewy. I was a little disappointed by the braised beef noodles. The beef was tender but the overall flavor of the dish was a bit lacking in comparison to most of everything else we had. We did wait about 15-20 minutes for dinner. It was worth it for the affordable prices and big portions. I would come back for the bao and the fried squid and maybe try a different noodle dish.

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    Hengry - Chilled Spicy Chicken

    Hengry

    4.8(470 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    It's a great pleasure to dine at Hengry. As soon as I walked in, I know it's not just a restaurant…read more Starting from the owner's initial aspiration to bring solid Guizhou cuisine to LA and now they have successfully made Alhambra home for people who enjoy Miao's food. Must order - signature Miao's sour soup, Golden braised lamb, Fried tofu balls, Mushroom dry pot, & House fried rice. I also prefer to customize the menu with the owner/chefs. The private room provides great service, exceptional dining experience, and special orders of delicious food such as King Crabs or Lobsters in Miao's sour soup & the spot prawns etc. Recently they curated a few new items on the menu. I will definitely go back soon to taste their always-satisfying Guizhou food!

    ~ 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 Dumpling House

    3.8(2.8k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    •$$

    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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    Hong Kong Cafe - Atlantic

    Hong Kong Cafe - Atlantic

    4.0(531 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Date: September 18, 2026…read more Selections: Filet Mignon Cube French Style Orange Chicken Shrimp and Egg Rice Platter HK Style Lemon Black Tea Experience: This was my third time coming here and I'm finally taking time to review this place. This time around we had a party of 8 and there was a wait, so after putting our name down, we sat outside to wait to be called. Unfortunately, since our party was big, we had to sit at back to back booths or wait for the bigger tables to open up. We were tired and hungry from serving so we decided to do the back to back booth option instead of waiting around. Each of our tables ordered their own set of food to share and were charged separately, but the other table covered the bill for us. Our table ended up sharing the Filet Mignon Cube French Style, Orange Chicken, and Shrimp and Egg Rice Platter. It was a good amount of food for the 4 of us, which was technically three since my husband had already ate beforehand. Each of the dishes were great, but I could have sworn the orange chicken was different from the first time I got it with my husband. Instead of it looking like little nuggets of chicken similar to Panda Express, it was thin pieces of chicken pieces and had a creamy taste rather than a tangy one. We also felt that there were less Filet Mignon pieces than the last time we came, which was a bit of a bummer. I had ordered a HK Style Lemon Black Tea and it was a bit bitter and sweeter than expected, but the savory food helped solved that issue when drinking and eating at the same time. Had enough leftovers to make 4 separate lunches for work and will come back next time for the Tofu Mushroom dish I got the first time I came here cause it was my favorite.

    Cantonese cafe located in Monterey Park and right off of a busy street named Atlantic, this place…read moreis delicious and they are open late u til 2:00 AM! I came here after a play in Hollywood recently and got to check this place out. It was pretty busy here and they had many tables that were filled with people. The inside looks like you are taken back in time where they have many Chinese signs with names and food items that are related to Hong Kong. It is super cute and very fitting. We ordered the chicken chop and fish porridge. Both were really good and cooked well! Overall I would totally come back to try other items here, for sure!

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    Bao Master - chinese - Updated September 2026

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