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If you come for an early dinner there was no wait which is nice. I wanted to love this place but it fell short in some areas. The noodles are yummy the hand cut noodles were bouncy and chewy like they are suppose to be. The meat on the other hand was not tender. The xl bao were okay not the best I have ever had but I'll say the noodles were definitely good. The waitress was friendly and the wooden soups are my fav. The tables were clean.
Great local spot for a quick lunch. You can either order in person or via phone. I will likely try hand cut noodles next time
We had an early dinner so it was empty inside we were greeted by a nice lady I ordered the spicy braised beef noodle soup with knife, cut noodles for $14.95 In order of the garlic stirfry string beans for $12.95 This braised beef noodle soup had the most tender beef and tasty delicious broth!! this made my entire meal and so worth it for to come back, especially with the hand pulled noodles such a thick great chewy texture. I would come back for this nothing special about the green beans. It was just deep-fried with some spicy sauce little bit oily for me wasn't worth it, but it wasn't bad. Parking here is horrible small parking lot within different restaurants nearby in a plaza parking. The wall are thins and it shared by an unnamed business where you just see and hear a bunch of old young Asian guys yelling I'm not sure if they're gambling.
3.5 stars This place isn't bad. I didn't care for the beef wrap roll and for $11, I would pass on that. The pea shoots were too salty. Beef noodle soup was okay, comforting. The pan fried Shanghai buns were good. A bit expensive for the portion though at $12 for 4 buns. Hard to justify paying so much for the wrap and pan fried Shanghai buns.
Solid, flavored noodles but would be great if they add protein to vegetarian noodles! Potato tornadoes were fantastic.
I liked their noodles as they were freshly made and were al dente. Skipped the XLB and other dishes as they were on the bland side. The worst was their fungus mushroom appetizer. They didn't even bother soaking (marinating) the fungus in the sauce, just a pour over.
Week night visit & it was filled w/patrons. Parking is shared with Manor 88 grocery store & other restaurants. You order w/the QR code on the wall or the chopstick holder. Orders: Classic XLB-plump meat w/a thick wrapping. The quantity of meat was great but it didn't have that flavorful soupy juice I wanted. The wrapping was a bit thicker than I have had elsewhere, but ok. Garlic Stir Fry Pea Shoots-excellent dish that had the freshness & flavor that really hit the spot. Braised Beef Noodle Soup w/knife cut noodles-a well incorporated noodle dish that has the right amounts of beef to Bok Choy ratio. The soup had a wonderful bone broth taste that was soothing to my soul. A hearty dish that satisfies. Would come back again!
Visited 8/21/26 - Cucumber Salad 5.95 We loved it. Main three notes were nutty, vinegar-y, and spicy. One of the best cucumber salads I have had and the price was great! - Black truffle and Shrimp 15.95 The truffle flavor barely came through, definitely worth skipping. My boyfriend cools down XLBs in vinegar and definitely didn't taste it. I would eat the soup, then dip in your sauce! The skin was great, not too thick but thick enough to pick up the XLB with no leakage. - Beef Wrap Rolls 10.95 This was delicious even though there was barely any hoison sauce so not too sweet. This one was more about the wrap than the inside not too much beef or onions and cilantro. The chilli oil with vinegar to dip put this over the top. So good I would say one of the best chilli oils in the bay area. - Braised Beef Noodle Soup 14.95 The beef was tender, the noodles stole the show. We opted for knife cut but any option would have been a great pairing. It was the perfect amount of chewy-ness and not over cooked. Also comes with scissors to help make it a shareable. The broth was sweet due to the point of region the restaurant specializes in. The inside is super cute and you can find little hironos spread around. The flow is you walk in a server helps you to your table! The food comes out pretty quick. The parking lot is pretty small.
This is a nice place for lunch. We ordered The Classic Pork Xiao Long Bao, Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao, and Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Buns. The Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao stood out as the best of the three that we ordered. It was very flavorful. The Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Buns were okay. I definitely would get the Crab ones over the Shanghai ones. The dough on them was the perfect thickness and just the right amount of chewiness. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with ample parking. The restaurant is decorated nicely, and there's a counter where you can eat and watch them make the food through a large window. Service is friendly and fast. There was no wait for a table on a weekday for an early lunch.
Delicious noodles and Taiwanese food! Try the tofu, they're so crispy and well-flavored. They have a variety of sauces for your dim sum. The crunchy cucumbers taste so good too! The most fun we had was with their dessert, the Dubai chocolate dumplings filled with warm chocolate inside, a thicker skin, and a condensed sweet milky cream for dipping. Small parking lot, but you can park across the street.
I like a Late Night Spot in San Leandro open to Midnight 7 days of the Week!!! Sign me up Homie!! I've been here a few times already!!! I've had the Tiger Shrimp Prawn Rolls!!! Salmon Crab Roe Fried Rice Beef Rib Noodles soup And they have all been good!!!
Came in during dinner time in a weeknight and it was a packed house of families having dinner here. We sat at the counter near the area where staff making fresh soup dumplings. Ordered pork soup dumplings, braised beef noodles soup, and beef wrap roll. Braised beef noodles soup was flavorful but beef was not braised long enough. It was a bit on the tougher side. Noodles were freshly made. I enjoyed the chewy texture of the noodles. This is how you know it was freshly made. Pork soup dumplings were good. It was juicy and the skin was thin how we liked it. Beef wraps were also good. Definitely come back and try other items. Will skip the braised beef noodles soup. Over the noodles soup is good but not the braised beef.
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If you come for an early dinner there was no wait which is nice. I wanted to love this place but it fell short in some areas. The noodles are yummy the hand cut noodles were bouncy and chewy like they are suppose to be. The meat on the other hand was not tender. The xl bao were okay not the best I have ever had but I'll say the noodles were definitely good. The waitress was friendly and the wooden soups are my fav. The tables were clean. read more
We had an early dinner so it was empty inside we were greeted by a nice lady I ordered the spicy braised beef noodle soup with knife, cut noodles for $14.95 In order of the garlic stirfry string beans for $12.95 This braised beef noodle soup had the most tender beef and tasty delicious broth!! this made my entire meal and so worth it for to come back, especially with the hand pulled noodles such a thick great chewy texture. I would come back for this nothing special about the green beans. It was just deep-fried with some spicy sauce little bit oily for me wasn't worth it, but it wasn't bad. Parking here is horrible small parking lot within different restaurants nearby in a plaza parking. The wall are thins and it shared by an unnamed business where you just see and hear a bunch of old young Asian guys yelling I'm not sure if they're gambling. read more
3.5 stars This place isn't bad. I didn't care for the beef wrap roll and for $11, I would pass on that. The pea shoots were too salty. Beef noodle soup was okay, comforting. The pan fried Shanghai buns were good. A bit expensive for the portion though at $12 for 4 buns. Hard to justify paying so much for the wrap and pan fried Shanghai buns. read more
I liked their noodles as they were freshly made and were al dente. Skipped the XLB and other dishes as they were on the bland side. The worst was their fungus mushroom appetizer. They didn't even bother soaking (marinating) the fungus in the sauce, just a pour over. read more
Week night visit & it was filled w/patrons. Parking is shared with Manor 88 grocery store & other restaurants. You order w/the QR code on the wall or the chopstick holder. Orders: Classic XLB-plump meat w/a thick wrapping. The quantity of meat was great but it didn't have that flavorful soupy juice I wanted. The wrapping was a bit thicker than I have had elsewhere, but ok. Garlic Stir Fry Pea Shoots-excellent dish that had the freshness & flavor that really hit the spot. Braised Beef Noodle Soup w/knife cut noodles-a well incorporated noodle dish that has the right amounts of beef to Bok Choy ratio. The soup had a wonderful bone broth taste that was soothing to my soul. A hearty dish that satisfies. Would come back again! read more
Visited 8/21/26 - Cucumber Salad 5.95 We loved it. Main three notes were nutty, vinegar-y, and spicy. One of the best cucumber salads I have had and the price was great! - Black truffle and Shrimp 15.95 The truffle flavor barely came through, definitely worth skipping. My boyfriend cools down XLBs in vinegar and definitely didn't taste it. I would eat the soup, then dip in your sauce! The skin was great, not too thick but thick enough to pick up the XLB with no leakage. - Beef Wrap Rolls 10.95 This was delicious even though there was barely any hoison sauce so not too sweet. This one was more about the wrap than the inside not too much beef or onions and cilantro. The chilli oil with vinegar to dip put this over the top. So good I would say one of the best chilli oils in the bay area. - Braised Beef Noodle Soup 14.95 The beef was tender, the noodles stole the show. We opted for knife cut but any option would have been a great pairing. It was the perfect amount of chewy-ness and not over cooked. Also comes with scissors to help make it a shareable. The broth was sweet due to the point of region the restaurant specializes in. The inside is super cute and you can find little hironos spread around. The flow is you walk in a server helps you to your table! The food comes out pretty quick. The parking lot is pretty small. read more
This is a nice place for lunch. We ordered The Classic Pork Xiao Long Bao, Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao, and Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Buns. The Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao stood out as the best of the three that we ordered. It was very flavorful. The Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Buns were okay. I definitely would get the Crab ones over the Shanghai ones. The dough on them was the perfect thickness and just the right amount of chewiness. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with ample parking. The restaurant is decorated nicely, and there's a counter where you can eat and watch them make the food through a large window. Service is friendly and fast. There was no wait for a table on a weekday for an early lunch. read more
1 month ago
Delicious noodles and Taiwanese food! Try the tofu, they're so crispy and well-flavored. They have a variety of sauces for your dim sum. The crunchy cucumbers taste so good too! The most fun we had was with their dessert, the Dubai chocolate dumplings filled with warm chocolate inside, a thicker skin, and a condensed sweet milky cream for dipping. Small parking lot, but you can park across the street. read more
I like a Late Night Spot in San Leandro open to Midnight 7 days of the Week!!! Sign me up Homie!! I've been here a few times already!!! I've had the Tiger Shrimp Prawn Rolls!!! Salmon Crab Roe Fried Rice Beef Rib Noodles soup And they have all been good!!! read more
4 months ago
Came in during dinner time in a weeknight and it was a packed house of families having dinner here. We sat at the counter near the area where staff making fresh soup dumplings. Ordered pork soup dumplings, braised beef noodles soup, and beef wrap roll. Braised beef noodles soup was flavorful but beef was not braised long enough. It was a bit on the tougher side. Noodles were freshly made. I enjoyed the chewy texture of the noodles. This is how you know it was freshly made. Pork soup dumplings were good. It was juicy and the skin was thin how we liked it. Beef wraps were also good. Definitely come back and try other items. Will skip the braised beef noodles soup. Over the noodles soup is good but not the braised beef. read more
Stopped by here for a late lunch and the restaurant was absolutely jam packed! It's a pretty intimate space, so when it gets busy, definitely expect a bit of a wait. The service here is fantastic. The staff were incredibly nice and highly efficient--constantly refilling our waters and clearing away empty plates to make room for all the dishes we ordered. We ordered a bunch of things to try, but the absolute stars of the show were the Sour and Spicy Beef Noodles and the Green Beans. The noodle soup had the perfect balance of sour and spicy flavors, and the noodles themselves were wonderfully bouncy. The green beans were also cooked to perfection with a great crunch. The only real letdown was the Truffle XLB (Xiao Long Bao). I'd honestly skip those next time; I could barely taste any truffle flavor, and they tasted just like regular pork soup dumplings. This place is such a hidden gem in San Leandro! The only major downside is the parking lot, it's really small, and the signs for it are super easy to miss. Other than that, this is definitely a spot you'll want to add to your bookmarks! read more
5-star experience through and through! From the food, to the customer service, to the ambiance, this is a cozy intimate place you're gonna want to try! Everything was delicious, seating and service were super quick and efficient! I can't get over how much of a gem this restaurant is and such a welcomed addition to the neighborhood! Their handmade noodles and dumplings are truly spectacular! I used to have to drive a ways to get this kind of great quality noodles but now they're here in our backyard! I can't get over how yummy the dumplings were and how tender the brisket in our soup was! Knife cut noodles for the win! But lots of customizable noodle options when you order. My wife liked wide cut and regular cut I tried before were good as well. Everything was 10 stars! Highly recommend! THIS IS A MUST TRY! P.S. Extra kudos for their SUPER COOL to-go containers! They are built with an integrated shelf system that keeps the soup and noddles separated in an all-in-one package that is sealed for safety and cannot be tampered with! The plastic pull tab to open is integrated into the container itself, similar to a milk carton, so it is also leak (and tamper) proof! So if you're ordering delivery or pick up you're in very good hands!! We did this our first time visiting and it was also a very good experience! read more
5 months ago
Tried out a new spot for hand‑pulled noodles and dumplings today, and it did not disappoint. The noodles were super fresh, the dumplings were juicy, and they even serve Dubai‑style XLB -- something I've never seen on a menu before. I also tried the crispy shrimp and potato roll, and the marinated soft boiled egg topped with wasabi and uni as appetizer. Fun find and definitely worth a visit. Service was good, very courteous and love the deco inside and great presentation! read more
Came here on a weekday and we were seated right away. We ordered the braised beef noodle soup, which was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had a great texture. We also tried the truffle xiao long bao, which were amazing and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The Beijing Sichuan dumplings were another standout, offering a really tasty take on chili oil wontons with just the right amount of spice and flavor. We enjoyed every dish we ordered and left impressed with the quality of the food. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu. read more
This place is a little local gem that is a must stop for when I'm visiting family. Their knife cut spicy beef noodles are so good. We ordered Cucumber salad - super nice and my friend liked the sesame sauce Lamb skewer - tasty and rich in cumin flavor Spicy beef rib knife cut noodles Stir fried green beans Pan fried dumplings I seriously think about the spicy noodles all the time. I took one star off only because the space is a bit cramped and we couldn't fit all the food on the bar areas. it's far away, service is extremely fast. I got to see the dumplings be made. read more
Bright, modern, and clean space with a comfortable vibe that feels polished without being too formal. We ordered the dry-style beef rib noodle and it was excellent. The noodles had that perfect chewy texture, the beef ribs were flavorful and although could be a bit more soft, and the portion was very satisfying. Every bite had rich savory depth. The shrimp balls were another highlight. Super crispy on the outside while staying juicy inside, with a delicate shrimp flavor that tasted fresh and balanced. Such a nice contrast of texture. Definitely a spot we would come back to when craving handmade noodles and comforting flavors in a more modern setting. read more
This review is for their service as we finally came in and sat down for dinner. They were pretty busy, we waited about 15 minutes for a table, not too bad. Service was great!!! Once we sat, they brought over menu and they took out over not too long after that. We had the Classic XLBs, Pan Fried Pot Stickers, Beef Stew Noodle Soup, Stir Fried Green Beans and Dan Dan Mein. Everything came out in a timely manor and tasted great. read more
Nice modern dumpling restaurant with friendly service. Dumplings tasted very fresh with not too thick wrappers, and there's an open window to the kitchen where you can see things being made! Good variety of noodle soup and dumplings! Will have to try the noodles next time! The table next to us ordered noodle bowls and they looked hearty and delicious! Service was friendly but not the quickest, and they didn't come back to check up on you. Food came out fairly quick though! Overall, great place to fulfill a XLB dumpling craving on the east bay, at fairly reasonable prices! read more
Late night noodle house with the longest noodles I've ever seen! The first standout to me were the menu prices, everything was very reasonable and it allowed to try more dishes on the menu. The second thing was the decor. I really loved their cute custom tapestry/rug on the wall! It was so cute and I studied it the entire time we were eating. The noodles themselves were fantastic. Cooked perfectly, they the right amount of chew and they were incredibly long. We had three different dumplings, my favorites were the lychee shrimp dumplings. Deep fried sago pearls coating the shrimp were such a fun texture experience! The other dishes were made well but everything was generally a touch bland. It's not that it was a bad thing, but I was just expecting more umami and savory flavors from this cuisine. Also, whatever chili oil they had at the table was dangerously delicious. Between the two of us, we finished the chili oil jar that was 1/3 full when we sat down. The staff were very attentive and made sure you always had everything you needed. We didn't ever have to flag the staff down. I will definitely be back since it's open til midnight, it's affordable, a the portions are pretty generous! read more
Very reasonable prices. I'm speaking cucumber salad is $5.95! Green beans are $12.95 (pea sprouts are $12.95 as well!)! If you love heavy and very savory foods, I would not recommend their dumplings. Very lack of flavor (and I prefer to eat as less salt as possible). Green beans are meh (like they aren't the fresh crisp beans you'll get at DTF)...very lightly seasoned as well. XLB are very soupy with the top folds stretched out. The color of their cucumber salad is frightenly white. Provides close to no ginger slivers. Can order via QR code but server typically comes to you to order by tablet. You pay by tablet as well. Located in a very tight squeezed plaza and a smallish parking lot with tightish spaces. Would I come back? I personally wouldn't because to me, it is located in a strange area that's away from many things and also an area I don't frequent. Plus I don't find their dishes compelling or tasty enough to make me come here. read more
Dao Artisan Noodle is new to the area, only 6 months old but serving some tasty dumplings and noodles. Join their online waitlist otherwise their paper wait list. Parking is challenging in this small lot. Otherwise metered street parking. Modern decor with simple asian decor adorning the restaurant. One corner has some leafy vegetables & herbs growing. Very cool - though bright. Big window area where you can see them making and folding the dumplings. A cozy restaurant but not geared towards large groups/parties. One unisex restroom. Jerry, manager, was very friendly, helpful and took care of us. The other staff workers were just as friendly as attentive. We tried their... Classic Pork Xiao Long Bao: soup dumplings with pork and ginger (4/5). Theirs was a taller and larger dumpling than usual with a thin skin wrapper that contains the soup. Chicken Dumplings (8pcs) - minced chicken & corn mixture. Meaty and flavorful (3.5/5). Braised Beef Noodle Soup (4/5) - choice of noodle type from thin, regular, knife cut, wide, or narrow. I chose the knife cut. The beefy broth was flavorful and was a bit spicy. But not for those who can eat spicy. The noodles were thick and had a nice chew to them. The beef was tender but not as tender as I've had. Though, I know you can't have it so tender that it doesn't hold its shape. Come support your local business. read more
8 months ago
Hipster Chinese food? Somehow it felt that way! Prob was the: - great English only service - a thank you and farewell at the end was a nice way to end our meal - decor, upcycled tins for chopstick holders and they used the top for the check - music selection We got classics this time: - scallion pancake, too crispy oily for me - pea sprouts - fresh and lots of garlic - pork XLB - juicy and satisfying - spicy beef rib dry noodle, great flavor and huge hunk of beef and I love how you can pick your noodle type - thick, thin etc. Bc I like to adjust salt/spice levels I would ask for the peppers on the side next time Thought the prices are reasonable for a sit down meal and we still had food to take home to eat later. Look forward to trying their skewers and modern interpretations of classics in the future! read more
A little dumpling gem in San Leandro! We've heard good things about this place, so decided to give it a try! I was impressed with the first impression - clean, cool, hip vibes. The decor, the condiment containers, the plates and settings - someone had a good vision! We ordered a variety of foods, more than we should've do 4 ppl, but we ended up eating it all. Top favorites: Green beans & pea sprouts: I know it's a noodle restaurant, but these veggies were well cooked and perfectly seasoned! They looked quite unassuming, but tasted so good. Next fave would be the variety of dumplings we ordered. Skin was not too thick. Filling was good. Lastly, I wasn't too impressed with the braised beef noodle and dan dan noodle. Good but didn't shine as brightly as the other dishes. Would def come back in a heartbeat. Service was fine. Parking lot or street parking available. read more
3 months ago
Everything was flavorful & reasonably priced. Service was excellent. We were able to enjoy our meals with no rush. The soup dumplings were delicious according to my daughter. The beef dry noodle was so flavorful, my best friend & I shared the bowl because it is BIG. read more
Heard lots of positive reviews about this restaurant so decided to stop by for dinner on our way home. It was 5pm on a Sunday and there were only a few customers inside. I really liked the clean and modern interior. We sat down, ordered, and within 10 minutes our food was ready. We ordered the Shanghai Lan Fried Soup Buns - they were mediocre and the bottom wasn't crispy. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup (knife cut noodles) was warm and didn't come out hot. The Dan Dan Noodles (wide noodles) was a bit dry and could have had more sauce. The flavor for both bowls were just ok. Overall, I wasn't that impressed with what I ordered and had higher expectations given the high reviews on Yelp. I wished I liked it more. read more
30 days ago
My son loves to eat their food, every time we will order extra for next day. I think their XLB are the best in the area. read more
My 1234th review goes to Dao Artisan Noodle! I love noodles, and boyfriend wanted to take me out for a late-night dinner after a full day together. Dao Artisan Noodle has been on my Yelp to-visit list for several months, and I noticed that it was open until midnight. So, off we went to get some good noods! It was around 10pm when we arrived, so there were plenty of open seats and parking in front of the restaurant. As soon as we stepped in, we were welcomed with a brightly-lit clean ambiance with chill music. We both ordered the braised beef noodle soup. We didn't choose our noodle types (I would have chosen knife-cut, I'll need to try that another time), so we got the default lamian noodles, which had the perfect thickness and QQ chewiness to them. The beef was very tender, and we both enjoyed it very much. It hit the spot on a chilly evening. Hot tea is complimentary too, along with water (both hot and cold!). Our waiter Jerry was really awesome! Amazing service, and we really enjoyed chatting with him. He also gave us Dubai Chocolate at the end of our meal, which was very sweet of him. The whole staff was awesome at this family-owned restaurant. The Dubai Chocolate Xiaolongbao sounds strange AF to me, but I'll have to try it at some point with an open mind. I definitely want to come back to try more noodle dishes and other items on their menu, including the xiao long bao. My parents are always looking for new Chinese restaurants to go to, so I'm excited to recommend this to them. read more
6 days ago
The food and service was amazing! We got the dumplings, beef soup, dry soup, and chow mein. It was all great! We will definitely be back! Coco was an amazing server too! read more
Absolutely love this place! Better than Din Ding Dumpling House and Din Tai Fung, plus it's much closer for me. I've only had it twice already and I already wanna go back bad, esp to try the Dubai Chocolate XLB. Some recommendations: - GET THE XLB, literally the best I've had, esp the Black Truffle - Lychee shrimp catches you off guard at first but it's to die for (super crispy and taste amazing with the sauce provided) - Cucumber salad is a must from now on bc it's actually so addicting. By far the best cucumber salad I've had. It's not much but it's the sauce that gets to keep wanting more. Just wish it was marinated in the sauce a little longer. - Dan Dan Noodles are also a must, very flavorful and a has a nice kick to it Interior with the Hironos surrounding the walls is such a vibe, I love it. Only problem is the space inside is quite small and there's no waiting area except outside. Service is not the best, like it's mediocre. Nothing special, but it's the food that has me coming back. If service was better, I'd totally take more people to try the place, but honestly I think they're busy enough. Another plus to me is that they're open late. read more
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