Food was very delicious! Definitely would recommend and be back service was amazing as well shout out Andy & Josh for being very helpful:)

It was our first time trying this place and it was so great! We were a group of five and the server Andy did a great job of informing us of the offers and the dishes. He checked in on us at great times and he was the only server taking care of 7 other tables too. He was super friendly and made us feel taken care of! read more

Coming in from out of state looking to find places to try, we stumbled upon here. We walked in right around 5pm and were seated immediately by Andy and explained the AYCE. His service was great from beginning to end. The food was good, hot and fresh. If we're ever back in town will definitely stop by again. Well worth the price! read more

Great spot for ACE dumplings!! This little shop off Huntington Drive serves their dumplings, noodles, sides, and everything else on the menu ACE or a la carte. However, I highly suggest ACE, since you will definitely be getting your moneys worth. The shop is pretty small so a queue builds up quick. I've been on weekends and weekdays and have waited 30 mins to an hour for a seat, be sure to be either come early to skip the line or grab a drink to its neighboring shops while waiting! Once you get in, service is fast, however be prepared of a little bit of a wait for dumplings. Everything else comes out pretty quick so I'd suggest getting the string beans a cucumber while waiting on your dumplings. My favorites were the boiled beef dumplings and their truffle xiao long bao. For desert they offer chinese churros and an ice cream bar. Our server suggest getting them both and eating together which was a perfect way to end our meal. Definitely come here to get some awesome ACE dumplings!! read more

Dumpling Bar - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

We came for dinner to celebrate my youngest's 21st birthday a couple of months ago and this was an AYCE dumpling house. This place did NOT disappoint at all! I highly recommend this spot if you haven't tried it yet. Everything was soooooo delicious that I'm still thinking about all those dumplings. I would absolutely come back. The wait time was not long at all. We waited 25min tops and they have a sheet to sign in right by the front entry. You can order a la carte, but the AYCE is worth it. Staff is super friendly. They don't have a huge variety of dumplings, but they have enough to satisfy everyone's tastebuds. If you haven't visited them you definitely need to check this place out! read more

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I came to visit this spot on a Friday. There is street parking in front of this location. Seating inside & outside which is nice. Staff were friendly & open to questions. I went for the AYCE option in order to try the full menu which was okay since some items on the menu were not available. My favorite items were the spicy mala noddles with pork cutlet which was nice & crunchy. The wontons in sauce were also a 10/10. The other noodle options weren't as flavorful as mala noodles. Xiao long bao was okay & the pork buns were more dough than pork. Wagyu potstickers tasted more like hamburger in a dumpling , tough to chew. Green beans in garlic were yummy! I would come back to eat again during the week & maybe try their ice cream options for a treat. read more

Dumpling Bar - Chicken Wonton w/Chili Sauce(8pcs) - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

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On a Friday at 522pm in early May, hubby and I found parking in front. We git a table and most of the tables was full. The 2 staff persons was nice and he explained ayce $30 per person with free sodas. We ordered 3 dishes per person-braised beef noodle soup, xlb, and Sui mai. Hubby ordered egg rolls, hot sour soup, beef dumplings.The dishes came one by one. The highlights are xlb and Wagyu pan fried dumplings, braided beef was tender in the noodles are good. After an hour, we were full and all the tables were occupied. It's amazing to watch the 2 servers clean the tables, explain the menu, take the orders, and serve the dishes. Inside is small of 6 small tables of 2 and 2 tables of 4. Nice ambiance inside except 2 small kids had their temper tantrums which killed the mood. read more

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Darn I really wanted this place to be good. AYCE Chinese dishes - mainly dim sum, in San Marino. Located on the main strip of restaurants on Huntington, we found parking easily enough. The place is small, as is the menu (although they have added a few more dishes since we went), but for lunch it was fairly cheap. Service was friendly and attentive. The big problem was the completely unmemorable food. The string beans were bizarre. They are served ice cold and are utterly flavorless. Just totally unpleasant. Why wouldn't these just be the common dry sautéed string beans with either garlic or minced pork or X.O. sauce or something? The cucumber salad was another huge misfire, along with the Taiwanese Dan Dan Noodles and Scallion Oil Noodles. All three of these dishes are drowning in five spice, which I hate. If you love it, you'll be fine with these, but they don't taste like these dishes done anywhere else in the SGV that I've stumbled upon. The Pork XLB are probably the best dish, though still mid for the SGV. Same for the Har Gow, char sui bao, beef potsickers (why not pork???), and shumai. All were okay without making me want to come back for any of them. The custard buns were okay. I don't know. They were nice and the lunch was only $25 per person when we went. It just doesn't matter how cheap something is if you don't really enjoy it. Can't recommend and won't be back. But if the other reviews sway you to try it, I wouldn't scream for everyone to stay away. Maybe it's just not for my palate. read more

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TLDR: It's an okay AYCE spot. You get enough options to justify the price point. You get some stuff that's good and other items that are subpar. Overall, I think it's worth trying and deciding for yourself. The line does get long though, so be ready to wait for an hour or 90 minutes. Hot and Sour Soup: It tasted like boxed hot and sour soup. It's definitely good enough to order again, and it's a good contrast between all the dimsum options. Too bad they only prepped one big pot, so they basically ran out after we ordered our first bowl. Sweet and Sour Spareribs: Solid. You get about 5-6 bones with very minimal meat. Taste wise, it tasted exactly like McDonald's McNuggets BBQ sauce. So if you like that, you're in luck. Wagyu Beef Potstickers: Top 3 for sure. They know it too, since it's the quickest item to come out. It's better than what you get from your bagged dimsum in the supermarket, and it's comparable to the specialty dimsum/dumpling spots. Pork Xiao Long Pao: Another pretty good option. Considering these were also flying out of the kitchen, I'm glad that the soup was still in the dumpling, and the dumpling skin held on. They tasted normal, which is all you can ask for in an AYCE spot. Truffle Xiao Long Pao: You take the same pork xiao long bao taste, but remove the soup. This one was on the dry side, but at least you could taste the truffle. Beef Dumpling in Chili Sauce: This one tasted exactly like the wagyu pot stickers, except that some chili sauce was put in it. The sad part is that the chili sauce wasn't spicy. Shrimp Tempura: Costco tempura. Order it for the kids who insist. Hargao: This tasted like boxed dimsum that you can find in the supermarket. It's not that good, or even good at all. I'd limit myself when it comes to this one. Shumai: It's a strong start, but it just got saltier as the meal went. It had a decent size, it's meaty, but it really started getting old after the 3rd or 4th piece. Braised Beef Noodle: Best thing on the menu. Could the noodle be better? Yes. But the beef was really good, so all is forgiven. Is it worth the $18.99 if this were not an AYCE? No. Is this item really good for an AYCE spot? Yes. I'd pay about $14 or $15 if this were a non AYCE establishment. Egg Fried Rice with Pork Cutlet: The rice was just sad. It tasted like plain rice that they threw in the wok at the last second before adding frozen peas, carrots, and some egg. The cutlet was fine, but it wasn't fresh, so it's highly likely that some tables will be served with dry cutlets. Ambiance: It's a smaller restaurant that fits 30-40 at most. Diners who have enough space to maneuver around to get the drink and ice cream, but it's not a whole lot of space for the staff to wiggle through. Service: The staff did the best they could. There were only 2 of them, and they tried their best to make sure nobody was waiting for too long. I don't envy them, as it was a full house and the line never really let up. read more

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For $30, honestly it's not bad. Obviously don't come in expecting the same quality as Din Tai Fung. You also get unlimited canned sodas and self-serve ice cream, which helps make it feel more worth it. I think it's worth trying once, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back unless friends wanted to. The biggest letdown was the XLB. Don't expect them to have much soup like other dumpling spots. It felt really inconsistent... some had barely any soup at all. The rice and noodle dishes had decent texture, but overall they lacked flavor. The shrimp tempura also tasted very frozen/Sysco style. The reason I'm still giving it 3 stars is because there was only one server handling around 8 tables, and he was incredibly attentive and efficient the whole time. The service was much better than the food. To be fair though you can't really expect something on the level of Din Tai Fung, Mr. Dragon Noodle House, or Mama Lu's from an AYCE place. read more

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Veryyy worth the $32.99 for AYCE on a weekend! I went with a group of five and we were all very satisfied. There's usually a stigma with AYCE food quality but we were pleasantly surprised with how tasty most of the items were. I definitely recommend going with a group of four or more so you can try a variety of things. Most of the orders come in 4+ pieces. Highlights- green beans, bok choy, cucumber salad, wagyu beef potstickers, beef dumplings, shumai and chicken chili wontons. It was also super convenient that we could grab water bottles or soda cans on the side. You can end the meal will self serve ice cream, which was a huge plus Lowlights- braised beef noodle and boiled dumplings. They didn't have scallion pancakes, which was a bummer for us A majority of our group will come back and the service was fantastic. It looked like one or two staff members busted tables the entire time. although orders were so long, she was so patient and the food came out extremely quick read more

Dumpling Bar - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

Was excited to try this place after seeing it on social media but once again I have been fooled! First off, THEY AUTO CHARGE 15% SERVICE FEE even for smaller groups. It isn't listed or verbally mentioned anywhere that they charged this - the menu only states that groups of 6 or more have an 18% charge. I hate restaurants that do this sort of underhand charge. My two friends and I went for lunch and were immediately put off by the attitude from the employee. They also only give out disposable plates and utensils. Since we wanted to order a bunch of items and share, we were pretty annoyed that the soup and fried rice didn't come with any serving utensils. When asked for a large spoon for the soup, she grabbed a small, plastic spoon, dropped it in the soup, and walked away. The food is obviously not made in house and most likely heated up frozen food. We were also given bottled water. Hot and sour soup - it was okay. When asked for bowls, we were given to go containers for our soup... Fried rice with pork cutlet - fried rice was so salty and the cutlet wasn't crispy. Shu mai - okay. Xiao long bao - probably the best item we ordered. Chicken wonton - all the chili oil but it still tasted pretty bland. Wagyu beef potsticker - sevond best item. Custard bun - definitely store bought, the inside of mine was a little cold. Free cheesecake - frozen hard. This restaurant has the audacity to charge you a 15% service fee and provide poor service and low quality food. Definitely save your money and your time. It is a huge overstatement to even call it a Din Tai Fung dupe - it's not even in the same ballpark as DTF. read more

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AYCE dim sum. That's already a plus for me. Their prices are very affordable. About $32 for weekends. It's a small restaurant with one server. However the lady working at the time did it all. One server who took our order, brought out the food, and still nice enough to check on us. Be patient and kind. She's doing the best she can. The entire menu is ayce minus alcohol. But drinks such as the sodas, water, ice cream is included. There's a 15% service charge already included in your bill. You have an option to tip more. For the value/price, I would definitely come back and have already recommended to others. Take note of the restaurant hours. They do close midday day for a bit. read more

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First time at dumpling house. We drove over an hour to get here and waited another hour. Tommy and Annie were our servers. They were nothing but amazing and the only reason why we'd make the drive back. Tommy and Annie are great additions to the restaurant and will be the main reason why we'll make The hour drive back. Thank you for making our first time a great one. My son loved the Chinese churros read more

Like many of the reviews I received terrible service. Came on a week night and restaurant had one empty table left for four people. I had a party of 2 so I guess they wanted to leave it open for a bigger party. Server asked me to put my name on a list and I wait just outside. A couple parties leave and as she is cleaning up the tables a wave of new customers start walking in. To my surprise they were seated right away...I ask the server right away if she was going to call me when my table was ready because I clearly got here before these other customers. She lies and says she called my name but I know for a fact she didnt even bother to look at this list she had me sign up on as I was waiting right outside the glass window. Food was alright pretty decent for $30 ayce the best item was the wagyu potstickers. We ordered a chocolate bun that took 30 mins to arrive. We tried to pay and leave since it was taking too long but the server ended up slamming it on our table. I will not be returning unless they find more staff and more training. read more

Traveled from Los Angeles to try Dumpling Bar after seeing rave reviews on tik tok. My friend and I made sure to come during early hours to try their AYCE and be able to try multiple items on the menu. The staff were great and friendly. They promptly sat us and all the food came out quick. Unfortunately, I do not feel as if a lot of the food had flavor or it came out mid temperature. The garlic string beans for example had little to no garlic and the broth for the xioa long boa lacked flavor. A number of items were really greasy as well like the noodles. The best item we had was the shrimp fried rice which actually was flavorful. While I appreciated the customer service I did not enjoy the food. I really wanted to like this restaurant though and it's unfortunate I did not. read more

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Stopped by for their AYCE menu today (second time), luckily there was one table left. Plenty of choices and variations on the menu; from the appetizer to soups, dumplings, noodles, buns and rice dishes - there's something for everyone. Canned sodas, bottled water, and ice cream also included. Great for the price. So far we've tried the cucumber appetizer, wagyu potstickers, xlb, pork and lamb boiled dumplings, beef steamed dumplings, har gow, suimai, pork buns, beef noodle soup, japanese garlic parmesan noodles, dandan noodles with pork katsu, custard and chocolate buns (not in one visit). And the first time we were there they even gave us egg tarts. We have a few favorites that we would come back for. The twice we've been, there was always one server/wait staff but it didn't slow service down and always helped us with a smile. Will come back to try the scallion noodles!!! read more

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The Yelp waitlist is not accurate! We placed ourselves on the list but it never budged for 3 hours and the place itself is tiny so we didn't get to eat. I was excited to see an AYCE dumpling place, I'm sure with time their logistics will improve. I would love to come back here because it looks pretty good! read more

Came here on a rainy Saturday for lunch because my good friend thought it be a good idea to try AYCE Chinese dim sum! It was indeed a great idea because we left with full bellies. For a AYCE price of $32.99 (weekend pricing), the menu is very diverse and the AYCE option includes the entire menu (mostly). We got to try a little bit of everything, the Cucumber Salad, Seaweed Egg Drop Soup, String Beans with Garlic, Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pork and Shrimp Dumplings, Har Gow, Shumai, Taiwanese Dan Dan Noodles with Pork Cutlet, and more. I tried to photograph everything but was too hungry to think about most items sometimes haha! The presentation of the plates could have been better but I understand it is AYCE. I only wish I had more room to try more menu items but will just have to try things another time! Note the restaurant is smaller and can fit about 5-6 tables so we had to wait about an hour after arriving 30 minutes after the restaurant opened. For just a party of two, we were a little cramped in the back corner of the restaurant but the staff timed the items we ordered to fit the table very well. The staff are very friendly and happy to get you your items. My favorite dish has to be the Taiwanese Dan Dan Noodles with the Pork Cutlet. The noodles had a bouncy chewy texture, just how I like it! I would definitely try Dumpling Bar again to try their Beef Noodle and Steamed Custard Buns! read more

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Hubby wanted to try this place out for lunch. The servers were friendly. An AYCE place. Parking was easy since we arrived early. It's next to a popular breakfast place. Hot & sour soup - they added hot oil as a twist to the dish. I wasn't a fan of it. Chicken wontons- this was our favorite dish. The wontons were delicate & the sauce was delish. I could eat this all day long. Pork dumpling - wasn't a fan of it. Texture tasted a bit soggy. Pork XLB - wished the dumpling skin was thinned. Not too bad. Shrimp fried rice - the rice was slightly cold & hard. Our least favorite dish. Shu mai - overall it was decent. Chocolate bun - they didn't have the custard bun so I decided to try this. Not my cup of tea but it was a nice way to end the meal. read more

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The food was exceptional and tasted incredibly fresh. The staff were courteous and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We look forward to returning again soon. read more

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I know the reviews are mixed but I did enjoy this place. Service is a little slow and it is definitely a small business. The space is cozy. The server was really friendly. She helped us pick a good balanced selection of items. We ordered XLB x2, shumai, egg drop soup x2, cucumber salad, string beans w/ garlic, egg fried rice, and custard buns. They do close for a break between lunch and dinner. We got there about 12:45pm and luckily snagged a table. By 1:15 they were turning folks away since last call was happening and most of us had just been seated. The AYCE is a nice touch but I do think this adds complexities with keeping up with demands for food and guessing how much to keep stocked. Regardless, we had a very pleasant experience and will return. read more

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We came in for lunch and got seated right away. Seeing the paper plates and disposable utensils on the table threw us off. We were sharing the beef noodle soup and they gave us small disposable togo bowls to use and we had to scoop soup with small plastic round spoon. We asked for water and they gave us bottled waters. It was an odd experience. We chose to order a la carte instead of from their AYCE menu. Beef noodle soup - liked the chewy noodles and tender beef, but the soup was bland XLB - has a lot of soup in the XLB Boiled pork, shrimp, and cabbage dumplings - came out very soggy and wet as if it was overcooked. Didn't really taste much flavor from the dumpling They also had free ice cream in the end that you can scoop yourself. They did have a 15% service charge when we paid. We didn't see this charge listed on the menu. Overall, food was ok, but we would likely not return since there are so many better options in the area. read more

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The wait was long, but it was expected since we were going to the all you can eat. The service was cool, it was only 2 fellas trying to take care of the front, customers, taking orders, bringing meals out, and trying to balance everything. Which was really cool. Food was okay. Maybe 2-3 items that are delicious, they ran out of a few things but it was also in the afternoon/evening. I probably might go back. read more

It's ok. Do not compare this to Din Tai Fung or any Dumpling place in the OC. Not sure why it has so many 5 star reviews. I would say for $30 not really worth it. There are hardly any dumplings (5 items). If you decide to come here, focus on just dumplings and wontons. Don't order any rice or noodles. You will get full fast. Also the crispy fries pork chops batter tasted like funnel cake. Not sure if they add sugar to their batter or it's bc they deep fry it in the same fryer as their churro dessert. The noodles weren't soft, but hard and no flavor. Unlimited canned soda (3 options) and ice cream (2 options). You have 90 mins to eat for AYCE and if you don't finish your food they will charge you full price. As for service, they need more helpers. Street parking. read more

Food great; dumplings are excellent and legit. My son and I stopped in around 11:45a on a weekend and it was early enough before it did get crowded. We ordered the AYCE and felt was well worth it. Selection was pretty decent; just enough to satisfy party of 2-3. Bok choy was fresh and nicely steamed;,green beans nicely pan fried and garlicky. Spicy chicken dumplings were so good. Will definitely come back. read more

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Came here to try the ayce during the weekday and was surprised everything was pretty good. Our server Eric was wonderful. He was attentive and apologized for the wait when things got busy. It was a one man show and he had everything under control. We were able to order 4 items a time for my party of 2. Most of the items came out hot except for the string bean. For what you pay you do get an assortment of foods and it was all tasty. I believe their ayce is only available during the weekday and their hours for lunch are from 11am-2pm. Parking is on Huntington so it is a busy street. They have about 7 tables inside so it is not a lot of seating. The drinks are unlimited as well so you can just grab it from the fridge. read more

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We came here for the all you can eat, and it was absolutely worth it.Dumpling Bar on Huntington Drive delivers solid value and good quality, especially if you come hungry. The dumplings came out hot, fresh, and consistently good. You are not getting tiny portions or rushed plates. They keep them coming, and everything tasted properly cooked and well seasoned. What stood out was that the food did not feel mass produced even though it was AYCE. The wrappers had a good bite, the fillings were flavorful, and nothing tasted frozen or old. We tried several rounds and never felt like the quality dropped. Service was attentive and efficient. Plates came out at a steady pace, and we never felt ignored or pressured to leave. They explained the AYCE rules clearly, which made the experience smooth.The ambiance feels well balanced. There is some light chatter around, but it never gets overwhelming. It is comfortable, relaxed, and a good place to sit, eat, and enjoy your time. Overall, if you are debating whether the all you can eat option is worth it, it is. You leave full, satisfied, and feeling like you got your money's worth. Definitely a spot I would return to for dumplings. read more

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Been coming here since the beginning before they got social media famous. Sad to say today's visit was kind of disappointing, would I still come back sure, but will I crave this place like I did before probably not. The food now has so much MSG, it's like salt overload in your mouth, went home and was thirsty throughout the night. Everything isn't as good as it used to be. Is it still worth the price sure. The cucumber salad this time lacked the flavor it used to have, the shrimp fried rice, still flavorful but also drenched in MSG, compared to before they don't give you as much shrimp with the fried rice anymore. The Wagyu pot stickers were the most disappointing. The beef was very dry, and lacked much flavor. I won't complain about service- it's good, since there was only one server today. Glad to see it seems they're hiring servers though cause the OG lady wasn't there today. They do include a 15% service fee on top of your bill just an FYI. Soda and ice cream, you just go up and help yourself I didn't know this, since this is new since last time I visited. read more

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Did the AYCE at Dumpling Bar and it's honestly a great value for the price. Everything came out fresh, well-seasoned, and satisfying. We got lucky and went on a Sunday afternoon but were seated in about 15 minutes, which was a pleasant surprise given how popular this place is. We started with the cucumber salad--cool, refreshing, and lightly dressed with chili oil. The bok choy with garlic was crisp, vibrant, and unapologetically garlicky. The potstickers were a pleasant surprise: juicy, flavorful, and nicely cooked. On the dumpling front, the boiled lamb dumplings, xiaolongbao, and shumai were all solid--well-seasoned and comforting. The wontons in chili oil really stood out with a perfect balance of savory depth, spice, and that bright vinegar zing. The hot and sour soup was peppery, warming, and very comforting. The real stars, though, were the noodle dishes. Both the dan dan noodles and the scallion oil noodles had distinct, well-developed flavor profiles. The noodles themselves were wonderfully bouncy, and the pork cutlets were light, crispy, and truly in a league of their own. For AYCE, the quality here exceeds expectations. Dumpling Bar delivers on flavor, variety, and value--definitely a spot worth returning to. read more

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Trending hole-in-the-wall spot in San Marino. We arrived just after 11 a.m. and luckily snagged a table for two. We went with the AYCE menu and tried the cucumbers, Dan Dan noodles with crispy pork cutlet, braised beef noodle soup, xlb and a few dumplings, siu mai, and chocolate buns. Overall, the food was just okay. The dumpling wrappers were a bit thick, and the siu mai lacked flavor. The Dan Dan noodles were good, but the portion was very large for an AYCE menu, which made it hard to try more dishes. Drinks and ice cream are included and self-serve, which is a nice touch. There was only one server, and she was clearly hustling--service was good despite being busy. Bottom line: good service, average food. Not bad, but nothing to rave about. read more

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Dumpling Bar in San Marino is a tiny hole-in-the-wall spot with big value. The place is small, with one waitress hustling nonstop, but service was friendly and fast. The menu is limited, but there's a good mix of noodles, dumplings, bao, wontons, and appetizers. They offer AYCE ($30 weekdays & $32 weekends), which includes the full menu and non-alcoholic drinks (alcohol is extra). They also have à la carte and to-go options if you don't want to do AYCE. I had the cucumber salad, chicken wontons in chili oil, xiao long bao, braised beef soup, and fried rice with pork cutlet. Everything was good but not amazing and definitely not Din Tai Fung quality as they advertise; but for the price, it exceeded expectations. Dessert is included too! the chocolate buns, custard buns, and ice cream were a nice bonus. Drinks are self serve, unlimited soda and water. The biggest downside is the wait. I waited about 45 minutes, and the space is tight. They seem to still be figuring things out, but overall they're doing well. If you're looking for solid dumplings and great value In San Marino and don't mind waiting, this spot is worth trying. read more

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Came yesterday on a Saturday afternoon and my servers name was Annie. It was quite busy but she was able to handle offer amazing service. They also have ice cream, soda and water that is all self serve and included in the ayce price read more

Dumpling Bar - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

I want to start off by saying the place itself is a cute little dumpling house with pretty friendly service. The meal includes free drinks and ice cream We waited almost an hour for seating which wasn't a big deal knowing they were very busy. It was actually encouraging to see lots of diners. Now for the food.... Food was subpar with most coming out Luke warm. Ordered both soups and both tasted like vinegar. Beans came out cold. Chili sauce at table seams to be old and Gritty. Dumplings, mehhhh. Shumai was probably the best tasting. Everything reminded me of frozen bought and heated to order. You can clearly see the soups were not because they both tasted the worst and had the same flavor bases. Desert was decent. We chose the Chinese churros which came out hot and crunchy and the custard dumplings were hot and soft. Other than that I did not enjoy the meal. This was the consensus for my entire party. My advise, to the owner, revamp the kitchen. Change the cook and make sure to use fresh ingredients. To unsuspecting guests, it's not worth your money or your time. read more

Dumpling Bar - Shumai - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

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Visited back in Oct 2025 when ayce was still $25, now it is $30 pp on weekdays and $33 on weekends but they added ice cream and cheesecake to the ayce menu. For ayce, it is basically the entire reg menu except alcohol, minus the prawn appetizer and pork shrimp dumplings (which might have been sold out). My favs: - xlb pork soup dumplings because it is a steal! I think the quality was better at the beginning of the meal. Near the end or near their closing time, it was less flavorful but still good. Their xlb has a slightly thicker skin than some of the other restaurants but idc cuz I like carbs and the thickness did not take away from the flavor. - shrimp fried rice "wHy ThE RiCE?" you might wonder. but if u have been to any xlb restaurants before... you know it's required for them to have a really good stir fry carb item, be it noodle or rice or rice cakes. So this was a good inquisitive scientific choice to see if that standard holds up. It does. - garlic green beans were tender and slightly charred Honorable mentions: - creamy garlic parmesan shrimp japanese pasta: This item sounded really unique to pass up and was quite good. It's more of a stir fry dry noodle than creamy pasta. Nothing too experimental as the cheese was just sprinkled on top of the noodles (which kinda looked ramen-y) and did not overpower the taste. - boiled lamb and green onion dumplings: I am a lover and this dumpling does taste like lamb without the musky gaminess that people usually complain about lamb, I think. - chocolate bao: Delicious. A great dessert to finish off AND I would say the chocolate quality inside is above average compared to other soup dumplings places that offer similar choco desserts. Things that were okie: - shaomai: Tastes fine. Very standard. - steamed beef dumplings: Has a thinner skin than the boiled dumplings. Does taste like beef and meat was lean. But I'm not sure if I enjoy beef dumplings in general Maybe if I get the pan fried one next time... Slight misses: - cucumber salad: Not spicy, which isn't a deal breaker, but the cucumber was marinated beforehand so it tasted more pickled and quite sour. - woodear mushroom: Similar issue with the cucumber. Tastes more pickled. read more

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The quality is not there. The restaurant is a little more cozier. The soy sauce was really strong and definitely not my favorite. I didn't enjoy the XLBs. As Yelpers noted it was sweeter and I can taste a little gamey-ness. Sorry the hype is not real, maybe for AYCE but overall, I was not a fan of the flavors :( read more

My third time here, and I now have all my favorites down! Chicken wontons with spicy sauce is not that spicy and the dumpling skin has the perfect bounce to it. Xiao long bao is a tad sweeter than Din Tai Fung, and is a must-try! Shrimp fried rice (put some chicken wontons sauce with this) Beef noodle soup temperature can be hotter so just tell them if you like it piping hot like I do. Beef potstickers are tasty too and the extra crispy dumpling skin on the bottom are best enjoyed right in the restaurant to maintain the crispiness. Neighborhood gem! Free parking in front. read more

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Since so many foodie influencers have been raving about Dumpling Bar, including one sitting right across from us filming his video (ahem, Mike the Munch, we see you!) We decided we had to check it out for ourselves. We usually prefer supporting smaller local spots like Mama Lu's or Prince Dumplings over big chains like DTF, but unfortunately, our experience at DB didn't live up to the hype. Most of the dishes were quite bland, and some of the baos even seemed to be steamed from frozen. Something the influencers don't mention about the weekday AYCE deal is that you can only order two items per person at a time. The four of us started with eight items, then added five more once we were almost done. Out of everything we tried, the only dish that had any real seasoning was the bok choy. The green beans lacked garlic flavor, the char siu and custard baos tasted frozen, and both the spicy wontons and cucumbers oddly had the same flavor profile. The XLBs were underwhelming, and the pork cutlet on the dan dan noodles was a nugget, nothing like the large, crispy one featured in Mike's video. To top it off, we noticed that while the influencer was able to pack up the many leftover items, we weren't allowed to take home our two remaining dumplings. Normally, I wouldn't be this critical toward a small business, but the influencer hype really oversold this place, and our experience just didn't match what's shown online. read more

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This review was for my visit on Friday evening, Oct. 31. My friend and I arrived at around 6:30pm, and we noticed that the interior is small and quiet. It's not obvious on their menu, but through social media I saw the $25/person AYCE option (as of the Oct. 31 date), which was why my friend and I came. My friend and I tried a lot of dishes, and here are our thoughts: Boiled Dumpling - tastes like the normal standard dumpling you'd expect. Nothing wrong at all. Potsticker - I like the flavor of this one, but wished it was a more crispy. Spicy Chicken Wonton - Wonton tasted good, but I wasn't a fan of the sauce. It was slightly vinegary, very very mildly spicy, and mostly sweet. My friend (who cannot tolerate spicy) was surprisingly able to eat it and have no issues with the spice at all. Har Gow - The dumpling wrapper is thinner than my preference (I like thicker), but overall a solid shrimp dumpling. Dan Dan Noodle w/ Pork Cutlet - Would not recommend. The Pork Cutlet was super thin and greasy, which made it hard to eat. The noodles were perfectly cooked, but I wasn't a fan of the sauce; it was a bit too runny. Shao Mai - This one tasted good and was a solid dumpling. Xiao Long Bao - The dumpling skin is just a tad thicker than what I'm used to, but overall I liked it. The soup was also delicious. Shrimp Fried Rice - The fried rice itself was very peppery, in fact that was basically all I was tasting. The shrimp itself had a nice caramelization flavor, but was overcooked/rubbery. Lamb Dumpling - Light on the lamb flavor, which is good since lamb can get overpowering sometimes. Garlic Green Beans - I would love to rate this dish higher for the flavor alone, but my friend and I were confused why it was served cold. Definitely would have tasted so much better if it was served warm. Overall, all the dishes were average for my experience. Nothing in particular blew me away. If you do plan on ordering a lot to eat, I recommend the AYCE option for your money's worth. read more

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We came here on a Saturday early afternoon hoping to do AYCE but we were silly and didn't read correctly because it's only during the week. But that's okay we still tried the shrimp dim sum and the beef steamed dumplings and they were both super tasty! I'm excited to come back during the week and try everything else on the menu. The service was great as the server was super kind. She also let us know that when we come back for AYCE we should arrive early. read more

Dumpling Bar - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

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