My friends and I were very excited to try this place because of social media! It was overall good but it wouldn't cross my mind to return We ordered a decent amount of food and our favorites were the beef roll, dan dan noodles, spring roll and sesame balls. Everything else was mediocre and didn't leave an impression on us- other than it was pretty lol I'd probably only come back to order their beef rolls to go because that reallly impressed me read more

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It's alright. They're great in some areas but fall short in others. We tried the pork soup dumplings, pan fried pork buns and beef noodle soup. The good part about the beef noodle soup was the beef chunks weren't too dry nor fatty. The noodles, however, didn't taste like the fresh hand pulled kind you'd find at other restaurants but rather the dried ones you can get at a supermarket (they tasted like the Quon Yick dry noodle). The broth isn't necessarily bland but I think it could have used more flavor. The soup dumplings had a generous filling, but there really weren't much flavors coming from the seasoning. It just tasted like pork and soup. The skin is a bit thicker than what I've seen at other places, but at least they didn't break. I wasn't a fan of the fried buns though. They were fried too crispy to a point that the skin was dry and crunchy and all the fluffiness was lost. Same with the soup dumplings, the filling could have used more flavor. The ones at Kang Kang Food Court would be the clear winner here. For the price, the portions are pretty fair. The menu is very limited, but it's very carb-focused, so it's not a great place if you're looking for alot of protein options. They don't really offer much in the vegetarian department. read more

Great food! Went at around dinner time and there were no customers. I decided to give the restaurant a chance and it paid off! The chili wontons were good but can be very vinegary and salty for some- but for me I love vinegar! Dan Dan noodles were great. The custard buns were a bit dry because of the dough that was used. Would come again read more

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Trying all the dumpling places popping up like hot cakes in the SGV and this place is solid if you want a quick fix. Since Good Alley in Rosemead was SOOOOO good I was hoping that this one would be similar. It is not unfortunately. What I ordered: Juicy pork and crab dumplings (B+)- not as savory as I hoped for and did not have the fresh crab essence when you bite into it and all the juices come out Pan fried juicy dumplings (A-) - Kang Kang food court still reigns but this is a close 2nd! Lamb Skewers (A+) - the best thing on the menu was this! Fatty, juicy, savory, and addictive! Would come back JUST for these! Har Gow (B) - portion was small but tastes like your typically har gow. Nothing impressive to note. Shui Mai (B) - portion was also small but holds true to what a shui mai should taste like Spicy Dan Dan noodles (B+) - would be perfect if cooked a little more al dente. The flavors are there but the texture was more on the mushy side Would definitely give this place another whirl and try their other items. Service was prompt and the interior was clean. Parking is behind the building but if you're there during peak weekend hours you gotta stalk to find a spot! read more

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This place is delicious!!! Saw it when i was shopping in alhambra and my friend and i came to try their xiao long bao and fried rice. The shrimp fried rice was very good. We got the pork & shrimp shumai which i am not wild about to begin with but this one was pretty good! My friend didnt care for it though. The soup dumplings were good and hot! I also got the chocolate dumplings which i snarfed. We were the only ones there at first so no wait. The service was the kind where they leave you alone until you call for them, which was fine in an empty restaurant but idk about a busy one. In any case it worked out. Its clean inside; bathroom near the kitchen area. Limited parking but there is a lot behind the restaurant. read more

It was the New Year's Eve and most restaurants are either closed or would close earlier. We drove around Main Street and saw this restaurant. It wasn't crowded but Yelp had some good reviews. We decided to give it a try. There was a table and the couple turned around and told us how good the chocolate dumplings were and they shared what they ordered. We browsed through the menu and decided to try the rainbow dumplings and sample each style of dumplings before ordering more. We really like the juicing chicken dumplings and put in another order. Ww tried the chives pockets and it was amazingly crispy on the outside and good filling. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate dumplings. The filling is not only chocolate filling but also filled with butter, no wonder it was so smooth. It was a very good New Year's Eve dinner. We will come back and try other dumplings and more desserts for sure. Special thanks to the owner who served us. We were your last table and you didn't make us feel rushed! Happy New Year. read more

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I got several items to share. I got the rainbow combo juicy dumplings and the two flavors I ate weren't that flavorful. I ordered one order of each skewer non spicy to try them all. The color of the chicken skewer looked like all fat but it was actually lean meat. The lamb skewer was very fatty. The beef skewer had some fatty pieces and it was the least bad tasting. Overall, the skewers meat quality were very poor and I do not recommend. The filling for the cartoon sweet red bean bun was good. The ears of the pig ears were tough. The ears and nose of the pig were not aligned. The eye and eyeballs of the minion looking bun were not aligned. The sweet buns were not aesthetically pleasing to look at. The plates were cute and the little sauce plates had either pikachu or Chip 'n' Dale character on them. The servers came to our table plenty of times to refill our water cups. The restroom is in the back, next to the kitchen. Since the restaurant smelled putrid, I washed my hands in the sink in front of the restroom. read more

Came here on a Saturday night for dinner and this place was empty. We got the rainbow xiao long baos, each of the skewers (beef, chicken, lamb), and cartoon baos. Everything was just alright. The rainbow xiao long baos were pretty and the soup tasted pretty good, but the filling was alright. I can't recommend the skewers. They are fried and not grilled. The lamb and chicken skewers were pretty fatty. The beef was the best out of the skewers. Out of the whole meal, the cartoon baos were my favorite part. They're cute and it was a nice dessert. The servers came very frequently to refill our waters. read more

We were pleasantly surprised , they were delicious and reasonable pricing. The restaurant is small but you can see regulars coming to this place . Server /staff was attentive and food came at the right time. We will definitely come back again. They have cute Instagram worthy dessert. read more

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I was excited to try a new dim sum place near work. The restaurant appears to be clean and they have really cute dim sum signs on their windows. I ordered three items to go: beef wraps, wonton in chili oil, and shrimp & pork siu mai. The beef wrap was probably the best out of the three items ordered. In my opinion, it needs a lot more green onions and cilantro. The wonton in chili oil is a hard pass for me. The wonton filling was barely there, and the texture was extremely soft. After a couple of pieces, I decided to toss them because I didn't want to risk getting sick. For me, soft-textured cooked meat is an indication of a bad outcome for my tummy. I normally enjoy shrimp and pork siu mais at most dim sum locations, but if you're like me, sensitive to the gaminess of pork meat, it'll be a hard pass for you too. I ate one and threw the rest away. So after $40 spent on lunch, I only consumed the $13 beef wrap. Also, I ordered at the restaurant, and my order took over 20 minutes to be ready. I would have appreciated it if they had informed me ahead of time how long the siu mai would take to be ready before charging me. The explanation provided is that it takes 15 minutes to fully cook. Okay, no problem. I can appreciate freshly cooked food. Just a little heads up would have been nice, so I can either adjust my order or wait. I wish I had ordered across the street for some dim sum. read more

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This location used to be the rice noodle place and now it changed to the Dim Sum Dumpling House. I don't know why they are called "Dim Sum" though, this is not a Hong Kong-style dim sum place, it's Shanghainese-style cuisine. The "dim sum" they are referring to are Xiao Long Bao, Har Gow, pork siu-mai, pork buns, and sticky rice, etc. They also have Chinese-style wontons and dumplings, beef noodle soup, and beef wraps, etc. Because it's not an authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum place, so I would rather have authentic Shanghaiese-style dishes instead. I tried it with my mom on the weekend and it was full of people inside. We were seated immediately because there was an empty table. The place was pretty much like the Rice Noodle place before and they did not have much decor. We ordered my favorite XLB (Xiao Long Bao-juicy pork dumplings 8 pcs for $9.99), chicken skewers ($8 for 4 skewers), and vegetable spring rolls because they sold out of the chives pockets ($5.99 for 4 pcs). They first served us the vegetable spring rolls, the vegetable spring-rolls were pretty good. They were crispy and had many vegetables inside. The Chicken Skewers - the chicken meat was tender but they did not grill it though. They used another method to cook the chicken skewers so they were less flavorful and tasted pretty bland. For the juicy pork dumplings, they were just so-so. The skin was a bit thick and the top was a bit hard. The pork meat was smooth and some pork dumplings were juicy but some were not. Hit and miss. The price was not bad and they have many variety of food to choose from. The service could be better because only one server on that day and she looked stressed. read more

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Late review. Came here around mid September of '24 since we had errands to run nearby. We came for a late lunch, and there were a few tables taken. The interior is small. The largest table can seat 4, unless they're willing to put them together. There were some interesting items on the menu, but primarily known for dumplings. Our orders: bean paste noodles, aka ja jiang mein. The sauce was great, but the noodles were soft, not chewy. It resembled spaghetti that's been in the water too long. Juicy fish XLB, a nice take on the traditional buns. Nice flavor but the amount of fish is minuscule. They really could've wrapped a bit more in there. Mala spicy pork XLB. Thinking this would be very spicy, it wasn't. That's a good thing. The flavor wasn't bad, with a subtle flavor of mala. Your mouth won't have that numbing sensation, and good even without hot chili oil. Pork & chives dumpling were also pretty good. Nothing really stood out since this is ubiquitous around the SGV, but we enjoyed it. The service was ... decent. They were nice, but in severe need of training. Our server could not engage in any short exchange of words, and usually when I make eye contact with the staff across the room, they'll walk over to check up on us. She'll see us , then look back down at her phone, several times. I finally had to waive my hand. Here, I kept looking at our server who is behind the counter. Our table wasn't cleared of plates, our water needed a refill, and we waited for the check. Still, not a bad place to visit for pretty good food. Maybe skip on the noodles until they can offer some chewy, more al dente ones. Hopefully, the servers will have gained some experience or training to engage customers and know when to go by and check up on them. read more

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As we walked in, I was reminded of the old establishment that was once here (Nha Trang), it was pretty empty upon arrival. We were seated immediately and blessed with the menu. The menu is small, there wasn't much of vegetables as options which was a bummer, it was more on the high carb on the menu, not many proteins to choose from. I mean its a dim sum dumpling house, what do you expect right? The dan dan noodles was more on the salty side, I was expecting more of the ground pork and probably the bok choy which would've cut the creamyness of the peanut sauce. read more

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This spot gets 4 stars simply for the pan fried juicy buns. I've been searching for a pan fried juicy bun that can rival the Kang Kang Food Court in Alhambra. Dim Sum Dumpling House matches up in both soup flavor and bun thickness. Typically there is too much bun wrapped around the meat at most places, they're usually very thick and overwhelms the filling. We also ordered the sticky rice and pork siu mai, cuttlefish ink juicy pork dumplings, spicy wontons, rainbow juicy dumplings and salted egg custard buns for dinner. All of which were decent dumplings. I probably won't order the salted egg buns from here, there was not enough salted egg cream filling and I'm not a fan of the shredded coconut on the outside. This place gets bonus points for the cute chipmunk that shows up when you pour sauce I to your sauce dish. read more

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We were starving and were exited to try Dim Sum Dumping House based on the good reviews. However, the dishes we got felt a bit short. This location took over the previous Nha Trang express. Hubby and I shared: Wonton Soup - this was the best item actually, nice and hot, comes in 10 pcs Dan Dan Noodles - I've never had this dish cold. Pork and shrimp siu mai - contains bits of rubbery meat that cannot be chew. Rainbow Dumplings - very bland, not each one has any taste, only vinegar/soy sauce when dipped in Custard Lau Sa Bao bunnies - again very bland, feels like I'm just eating a bunny bun with some orange coloring. The service was good, our waitress was attentive. However, it's too bad we were disappointed in the items we ordered. read more

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Was excited to have a dumpling house on Main St. that served dim sum all day. Dim Sum Dumpling House took over an old, small pho spot. My husband and I came in for an early dinner. We picked a good time. It was not full and there was no wait. We were greeted and seated right away. I had been craving dim sum for a while so it was hard to narrow down what I wanted. We finally decided on: - Rainbow Juicy Dumplings - Beef Skewers - Vegetable Chow Mein - Pork and Shrimp Siu Mai - Thai tea to drink We also ordered the Cartoon Red Bean Bun to go. So cute! The food was ok. I honestly had higher expectations. The siu mai had an overly mushy consistency that was not pleasing. The chow mein was good. The juicy dumplings were underwhelming. A couple had good flavor but the dough was a little hard and chewy in some spots. The service was great. I might have to give it another try since all the other reviews are good and I heard good things about this place from a friend. I was disappointed that my first impression didn't meet expectations. read more

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Our group ordered a full table of food to try and share together. We had some mix reviews and some items we felt were just okay. We tried juicy pork and crab dumplings (xlb), lamb pie, beef wraps, pork & shrimp wonton (could use some extra flavor in the soup), noodle with bean paste and wonton in chili oil (oil turned out to be sweet not spicy). Table favorite was Pan Frief Juicy Bun. We enjoyed this so much that we ordered another after eating. Plenty of street parking. Staff and service was nice. Bathroom was clean. read more

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Overall the food is just okay. XLB - 4/5 - this was my favorite out of the dishes we got, I would definitely order this again. Har gow - 1/5 - not going to lie, if you've ever had the frozen har gow from ranch 99, it tastes like that. Even the size the and shape looks exactly like them. It's also mushy on the inside. Not good unfortunately Pork siu mai - 3.5/5 - the texture was weird and spongy. Wonton in chili oil - 4/5 - this was pretty good! I dipped in a bunch of their chili oil, which made it taste more similar to the din tai fung dumplings Overall, I'm rooting for this mom and pop! Giving them 4 stars because I don't want to ruin their rating. read more

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It was my first time going to this restaurant I was meeting friends there I liked very much everything I ordered, especially The Rainbow of juicy dumplings‼ But overall, this is a little bit of a tiny place (Maybe eight tables); Also, many dishes I was ordering.....they were out of... read more

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Excellent pork XLB soup dumpling, only $10 for 8pcs. Thin wrapper that packs delicious pork filling and lots of broth. My preferred eating method is to wait 2-3 minutes for the XLB to cool a bit, then pop the whole thing down the gullet -- the burst of hot broth (but no scoldingly hot) inside the mouth is a most satisfying sensation. No ginger or vinegar which is an unfortunate oversight. Same thing with the 'water pan fried' buns ($12 for 8 small bite-size pieces). There's even more broth inside these little guys, so I don't recommend biting into it. Pop the whole thing inside your mouth and let it rip, guaranteeing a big smile on your face. read more

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The service was quick and the food was tasty, but two of the items we ordered were slightly different from the default item. Thus please check that the items are what you want. There are both pan fried buns and soup-filled pan fried buns. Shanghai spring rolls come in pork/cabbage and only cabbage, and the pork version is their default (while in China the cabbage only is the default). The pan fried buns had a lot of meat inside, and it was well seasoned, flavor enough to carry the bun. Perhaps a bit dry since we were expecting there to be soup inside (but we didn't get the soup version). Got the default Shanghai spring rolls with pork and cabbage. I actually liked the included meat, since it added some saltiness and made it overall more savory. The spring rolls still had the expected gooey texture on the inside. Pork and crab xiao long bao were just okay, yes there was some crab but I expect more texture and flavor. Also many of the dumplings ripped and there was no soup inside. Lamb skewers were good flavor, some pieces were fattier than others, would get again. Coconut lavas balls had coconut cream inside with sago pieces, fun texture but muted flavor. Good for kids but I would try something else next time. read more

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Food was delicious. We loved that the different types of items all had different flavorings in the filling. Some places you go, it's the exact same filling for every different item. This was a wonderfully lovely first experience. Super cute place. read more

Dim Sum Dumpling House - Sauce dishes are soooooo cute. - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

Kinda meh The food I tried didn't meet my standards for authentic dim sum. Pan Fried Buns These were not bad. The meat is not like what I'm used to though. It's a bit different. Beef Pie The inside of these were like the pan fried buns. Not sure what the difference is... Juicy pork dumplings These were ok. Not bad, but not the best either. Shrimp and pork siu mai These were so disappointing. Very mushy, soggy. Not like the traditional ones at all. Thai Tea This was average. Plus side is that I got a table right away around 11am on a Sunday. It took forever to get the check though. They don't have that many tables, so they did end up asking my table to leave since there were others waiting to be seated. We had already finished eating and paid at that point. There's free street parking right outside, not that easy to find parking though. I don't think I would come back. Not really recommended. read more

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Congrats to Dim Sum Dumpling House on your grand opening! When you enter, there is a sign in sheet towards the front. I would say the wait was about 10 min to get seated. (There were two parties in front of us) All the food was excellent (other than the xlb) and very flavorful. It was a pleasant surprise that their chive and pork dumplings were marinated with a sweet sauce. There was no need to use soy sauce at all. The beef skewers were tender and was slightly spicy. The dan dan noodles were chewy and the sauce was on point. Prices are very affordable and the noodles were a good portion considering it was only $9. I was only disappointed with the rainbow xlb. The black, orange and yellow ones didn't have any soup at all. The xlb wrappers were pretty thick as well. Service was quick and staff were polite and on top of it checking in on you and refilling water. Overall it was a great experience! Really great tasting food for an amazing price. I highly recommend the dan dan noodles, pork and chive dumplings and to skip the xlbs. read more

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Food quality The food is some of the best Asian food we have ever had. The pot stickers, specifically, are the reason we keep coming back. All the items are well prepared and absolutely delicious. Service The staff is some of the nicest, and made sure we had everything neccacery for a proper Meal. They were kind, fast, and efficient. Reusteraunt itself We loved the ambience of the Cafe, nice music and cute vibes. It was small, but provided a cozy vibe. This is a must for any dumpling lover. read more

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Coconut lava balls were so good! I'd come here again just to eat it for dessert. It's super crispy and it has sago in it. Definitely would recommend getting this at the end. Would not recommend stuffing the ball into mouth all at once as the inside would be hot. Service was slow but it's a given since there is only one person taking orders, cleaning, taking payments and giving out food. Food came out pretty fast. Small dining area but the ac is amazing. read more

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Overall, my boyfriend and I would say it was an okay experience. The best dishes we had there were the juicy pork dumplings and Spicy Dandan Noodles. The noodles with bean paste dish was a little salty and felt like it was missing an extra "oomph" factor. Out of everything in the rainbow combo, we felt that the regular juicy pork dumpling was the best. Everything else was either still pretty similar to the classic pork XLB or a bit too dry for our tastes. The inside of the restaurant looks clean, and the little saucers they provided us with were adorable! None of us expected to be able to enjoy looking at Stitch or a cute little rabbit while enjoying our meal! From what we can tell by the menu, the presentation of the rainbow combo and cartoon buns seems well put together too. We suspect that this restaurant is still fairly new. My boyfriend and I ordered four dishes; it seemed as though they forgot about my noodles with bean paste until we were almost done with the other three dishes. They did, however, serve our other three dishes very quickly. We think this place has a lot of potential, but just wanted to leave this review as some constructive feedback that they can hopefully improve upon in the future. :) read more

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I saw this new dumpling restaurant open recently, and when I saw that the menu had rainbow combo soup dumplings, I knew I had to come give it a try. I would say this restaurant is more dumpling house than it is dim sum. While dim sum is on the menu, the soup dumplings are really the highlight of the establishment. The restaurant is quite small, but the staff are super nice. We ended up sharing the rainbow colored soup dumplings, pan fried juicy buns, and zhajiangmian. The zhajiangmian was quite tasty. The pork was bit salty but the noodles had the perfect soft and chewy texture. The rainbow dumplings were tasty. I had the chicken and beef soup dumplings and they were awesome. My favorite dish was the pan fried juicy buns. The buns were super filled with soup and the bun itself was soft with just a slight bit of crispiness on the bottom. The perfect pan fried soup dumplings in my opinion. read more

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To me from the beginning greeting is everything. Every restaurant, let me rephrase that..... every GREAT restaurant will greet their customer and make the feel welcome. Today visiting for the first time right out the bat the girl wasn't professional, look if she doesn't want to work here then maybe find another job or something. Not once she said "Is there anything else I can help you with" she will bring us the food and drinks we would say "thank you" and no response from her. They need to change this girl. Place looks very clean! I would definitely say that. Food was good, I would like to come back but not when she's working read more

Wanted to write a review because the food was so yummy (but ate too much of the food so don't have pictures for everything). Two of us got items to split: noodle with bean paste, pan fried juicy buns, sticky rice with pork. Everything was tasty, especially with their chili condiment! Good prices and we were stuffed. Will definitely come back and we're so glad to have found a new spot near us. read more

Dim Sum Dumpling House - Shanghai bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California

A small family business restaurant tucked on Main street. Parking in front side street, more in back. Few tables but was not packed when we came in Thursday late afternoon. Dim sum is fresh and all of the food was delicious. Did not dissapoint. The owner was the waiter, server, cashier, and cook all in one! His wife prepares the dumplings. They put a lot of hard work and effort into their food, which you can taste by their quality. For the price, quantity, and taste, I will definitely return. Recommend trying at least 1-2 times! read more

This place is absolutely delicious! I wasn't sure what expect as the restaurant was completely empty when I went but I'm so glad I went! The food is absolutely delicious and I'm looking forward to coming back. We got the Juicy Beef Dumplings, Pork Buns, Beef Chow Mein and Chicken Wontons in Chili Oil. I'm torn between the Pork Buns and the Wontons for my favorite dish. Aside from being empty. It was pleasant inside. We were given these cute dishes with different faces for the soy sauce and vinegar. It was a bit funny to me, Taylor Swift music played the entire time. We were there for maybe an hour and all I heard was Taylor Swift read more

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I got some food to go. Good for a quick stop after a trip to the nearby Costco. It's not fast food and has to be steamed. So give yourself 15 to 20 mins. There's street parking in the front and a lot on the back. I got some Juicy soup dumplings and Shrimp and pork siew Mai I liked both. Full of meat and tasty. I'm not sure whether I could compare the soup dumplings to Din Tai Fung or Mama Lu's but it was pretty decent. Restaurant is small. Service is friendly. read more

We ordered the rainbow combo juicy dumplings and cartoon sweet red bean buns, along with sticky rice and pork siu mai, shrimp siu mai, and brown sugar rice cake. Everything was absolutely delicious! This unique noodle shop is a rare find, and I can't wait to visit again next time. Definitely worth a try! read more

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We gave this spot a try. The beef wrap was our favorite! It was soo beef and tasty. There was no wait time. We will return to try more items on the menu. read more

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This afternoon, I had lunch at Dim Sum Dumpling House with my sister. There are not many tables in this tiny space, and a lengthy waitlist. As there is only one employee working at the front, make sure to write your name on the waiting list. My sister and I were on the verge of leaving to eat at another restaurant. Fortunately, we stayed because this place has excellent food! We placed an order for the Pan Fried Bun, Beef Wraps, Juicy Pork Dumplings, and Two Pork Buns. We also ordered two orders of pork buns and a pan-fried bun to go because the food was that tasty and savory. Will hopefully add more staff to shorten the wait. Without a doubt, I'll return and try other foods and noodles later. read more

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I tried this place out after work today and it was quiet. There was only one other table. I believe this place has only opened for a few months. The dumplings are good, but it needs a bit more flavor. It was hard to tell what I was eating, especially in the rainbow dumplings. The sticky rice and pork Siu Mai was good, I'd probably go back for the dish and try other items. I'm giving it a 3/5 but an extra star, because the service was good, so 4/5. read more

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Cute little spot with some yummy food. If you're looking to try soup dumplings or those juicy fried buns? This place for you covered. I got the rainbow combo which is nice so you're able to try a little bit of everything. And of course the viral pan fried juicy buns, that was a must. Paired with their chili oil, mmm soo good. Everything came out super fresh and hot. We also got their buns and sesame balls to go for later. The buns are soooo cute, don't even want to eat them! We did try them and they all were yummy, not too sweet. Especially the sesame balls when you eat them fresh. read more

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3 dumpling places recently opened within 1 mile radius of each other. Honestly Dim Sum Dumpling House didn't stand out. The noodles were all a miss. The best item were the shumai and pork soup dumplings (although not all that juicy). Somewhat pricey for the amount of food u get. Overall it was only okay. read more

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A new place that just opened on Main St. Service was attentive, the restaurant was clean, and food was good! I really enjoyed the soup dumplings and the skewers. Everything was nice and flavorful. The waitress suggested that we get the chicken chow mein because they marinate the chicken. She was right, it was really flavorful! I wished the noodles had more of a chewiness though, it was kind of too soft. But overall it was really good and I would come back! read more

Dim Sum Dumpling House - Beef skewers - Dim Sum Near Me - Alhambra, California