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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Drove over an hour to try this place, didn't even get a seat. Would suggest to arrive before 6, their page says last seating at 8. I was next with a table wide open and was told they are at full house and there wouldn't be any more seating, I waited over an hour just to be told they won't be serving anymore even though it was 7:10. They should definitely change their hours. read more

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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Such an underrated gem! Dumpling Bar has all you can eat dumplings, noodles, and more for 90 minutes. And everything is actually really good - feels like good quality and reasonable portions. Items we kept going back to: the beef pot stickers, pork XLB, and steamed beef dumplings. The chocolate bun and ice cream made us quite happy. read more

Went here twice on a solo date for myself after being in the area for work and this place hits the spot if you're looking to get your dumpling fix on! Great value for the price and the service by Annie and Jeffrey were top notch. Will be back again! read more

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

I love this new buffet concept, especially for dumpling lovers. It is absolutely worth the money you spend here. The dumplings here are freshly made on-site and delivered very quickly. Make sure to come in hungry and early to avoid waiting in line since they have such a small dining room. Don't forget to save some space for ice cream at the end read more

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Unfortunately had a very negative experience here ): the potstickers came out RAW and they had to take it back in to recook. The boiled dumplings and xiao long bao were over cooked and all the soup leaked out and the dumpling skin fell apart. The beef noodle soup had no flavor. The fried rice was super salty. There is no consistency in any of the food. Service was fine but not enough to make up for how disappointing the food tasted. read more

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Really wanted to love this place, as I heard it was the same style and management as China Max in San Diego. Unfortunately, my experience left me extremely disappointed, and I think I'd just stick to China Max if I'm ever craving AYCE dim sum. Our party of 5 came around 6 pm. There was a short waitlist, and we waited outside for around 15 minutes to be seated. Seating for large parties seems to be pretty limited, so keep that in mind. You get to order 3 dishes per person and a 90 minute time limit. Our first order canoe promptly, though it was missing our order of chicken wonton. Everything was standard, with the truffle XLB and cucumber salad standing out. My problem arose from how long it took for our server to come check in on us and ask for our second order. I don't entirely blame him, as he was the only person serving, food running, and bussing (something for management to keep in mind next time). However, this is a small place, and one can easily see whether or not a table needs assistance or a check in. There were multiple parties that he approached before us that had already ordered before AND after us, while we were still waiting around for him to ask us to order again. It was around 20 minutes before I decided to stand up and personally ask him to come to our table so we could order again. If this was a regular sit down restaurant, a wait is fine, but in this AYCE format where you are time limited, then it matters. In the end, we just decided to place one more round, so in total two, feeling like we did not make the most of the AYCE deal. Highly disappointed in this experience here, as I was assuming that it would be similar to China Max. Menu is almost identical, but service is severely lacking. Come at your own patience. read more

Instagram : @yeapeats Finally was able to try San Marino Dumpling Bar. I really wanted to like this place, as it could have been a good spot for XLB and other similar DTF foods, but I was ultimately disappointed. I walked in at 6:50pm after work and the server initially tried to refuse us, saying it was already last call. We were shocked as the dinner hour had basically just started. She only let us sit because we chose a la carte instead of the AYCE option. It wasn't just us, either; we saw a couple of other parties being turned away as early as 7:10pm. Regarding the food, we ordered the spicy oil chicken wonton and the Dan Dan noodle with the fried pork cutlet. If you judge these by the standards of authentic spicy oil wontons or Dan Dan noodles, they were far from it. However, if you just asked me if the food was tasty, it was actually good--just not what the names suggested. The biggest issue was the quality. We saw dishes being served to other tables that looked like pre-bought freezer food, specifically the buns and dumplings. We even overheard the table next to us complaining that two different dishes were still cold in the middle after being served. They did offer complimentary ice cream and cheesecake, but the cheesecake was clearly those same frozen, pre-bought types. When asked verbally, the server actually confirmed that the cheesecake was just pre-bought. It seems like everything is just pre-bought and heated up in the restaurant. Also, be careful with your bill. They automatically add a 15% service charge without stating it anywhere on the menu or letting you know verbally. This restaurant has a lot of potential, but it definitely needs to be improved upon. read more

Dumpling Bar - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

First ever place to have AYCE Shanghainese food. I like the idea and it was an affordable AYCE option, especially on the weekdays. Favorite dish by far was the truffle Xiao Long Bao. The soup stayed in the bao. Cucumber salad is definitely a must. I was too full to try the noodles, but will definitely come back for them! There was only one server that was here, Josh. Chill dude. Constantly checked on me to make sure everything was alright. Will definitely come back when I get the chance! read more

I had a great experience at Dumpling Bar. All of the food was excellent and everything we ordered came out fresh and flavorful. One thing I really liked is that you can order as many dishes as you want at once, which makes it easy to share and try a variety of items with your group. The only drawback was the wait time. We were told the wait would be about two hours on a Sunday. My party of three arrived around 5 pm and the restaurant was completely packed. In the end, we waited about an hour and a half for a table. While the wait was long, it was understandable given how busy they were, and the food definitely made it worth it. Overall, great food and a lively atmosphere. If you plan to come on a weekend, be prepared for a wait, but the quality of the food makes it a spot I would happily return to. read more

They accommodated us last minute, Joshua and Annie provided great service! The food quality is good for an all you can eat

Food and service was great, bit of a wait but over all enjoyed a great time. Dining is meant for small groups but their outdoor seating was cute. read more

Dumpling Bar - Steamed Beef Dumplings(6pcs), Steamed Chicken Dumplings (6pcs) - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

Tried out Dumpling Bar in San Marino and was pleasantly surprised! The food was good and well-priced, highlights were the boiled pork shrimp dumplings and juicy XLB. The space is clean, modern, and welcoming, perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Our server, Marinette(I believe that's her name?), was super sweet! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Came here for an early lunch with my mom & we luckily got a parking spot right in front. There's literally 1 person running the outside & I'm not sure how many in the kitchen but man was she hustling. I got there around 11:30 & only 2 tables were taken by by noon, it was a full house. We didn't do AYCE because my mom wasn't that hungry. We got: Garlic string beans - 5/10, I'm used to eating it hot but I think they just boil it quick here with garlic & put it in an ice bath because it was a cold dish Hargow & Shumai - 7/10, both were decent Shrimp fried rice - 9/10, looked basic but pretty flavorful Japanese shrimp garlic noodles - 10/10, FLAVORRR custard steam buns - 8/10, standard It's a small nice spot, good enough for lunch however there are many other options in the SGV read more

Came tonight with a group of friends. Didn't have to wait too long although we sat at 2 tables since we were a large party. Everything we tried was so good! Braised beef soup, dumplings, buns, pot stickers etc etc. so good! On top of all that, we had the best server Jeffery! This guy was the only one working front of house and had a smile each time he went to any table. So nice, helpful, quick and friendly! Wow, service with a smile, sadly so rare these days! Thank you for such a nice dining experience! read more

The food is absolutely delicious, service is on point, though expect there be many people, it tastes very authentic also, ambiance is great like a Chinese diner, a lot of option and include drink and ice cream too. Definitely worth dropping by! read more

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A friend mentioned this place to me so we decided to make it a group outing and try it. Dumpling Bar was such a great deal for AYCE dumplings (as well as other menu items). Dumpling Bar is located along Huntington Dr., and is located between the Mari Vees and Chapresso. Parking could be difficult as there is street parking along Huntington Dr., but best safe bet might be parking in the neighborhoods down Roanoke Rd or San Marino Ave (but definitely check you're able to street park along those streets). We lucked out and got a spot right in front of the shop. The space itself is very small so it's not great for large groups...we had a group of 10 which luckily when we went it wasn't too busy and we took up two tables. There are tables on the left and right sides but each table comfortably would seat around 4-5 people. There is also one gender neutral single use restroom in the back corner. The menu is very simple, with a variety of dumplings, limited dim sum items, and noodles. Drink (including canned sodas and bottle waters) are all inclusive if your party decides to do the AYCE route, with desserts included. The only thing that costs extra at the time we went was the scallion pancake and beer. Service is excellent, there were two ladies taking orders and also serving the entire room and they were absolutely amazing. I feel like with the small space, it works so that the staff can adequately serve everyone in an adequate way. They were friendly and fast, the kitchen pumps out the dishes in what I thought was quick. Everything is made to order so they come out fresh and steaming, the only thing served cold that we had were the garlic green beans, which by the way, were amazing. Simple side dish but crisp bite and seasoned perfectly. Xiaolong Baos were juicy and flavorful. The beef and chicken dumplings were also juicy and filling. I added chili crisp to almost every bite it was delicious. We wanted to try the pork cutlet without the fried rice or noodles as we were super full and weren't able to eat more carbs, and they gave us just the cutlets which were lightly breaded but seasoned so well too with a slight sweetness in the pork. Dessert is self serve ice cream and some dessert buns and cheesecake slice on the menu. Price wise. I think it's so worth the AYCE as opposed to the a la carte menu because 2-4 items total to what we paid per person. Because we had a large group, there was an auto gratuity added of 18%. But per person it was about $42. I think we went at a good time as it wasn't too busy but the space fills up as it is small like I mentioned. So definitely best to go right when they open up at 11am. Try it out if you're in the area! read more

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I didn't even get to sit down or try the food. I visited on a Friday during lunch time. Who knew everyone else was off that day or was on their lunch break? It was super busy outside and in the restaurant, so I assumed everyone was waiting to get a seat. I was also willing to wait but when we came in, before I could say anything, the employee rushed toward me, waving me away, shouting "we're closed!", in front of a fully packed restaurant. The restaurant is clearly not closed since it was 11:47 am when I arrived. She was so rude, whoever she was. It was an embarrassing experience as we walked out, with an entire restaurant full of customers staring at us. I won't be coming back. The polite thing to do would have to give us an estimated wait time right? Or am I asking for too much? read more

Nice mom and pop shop but it was a bit rough eating here in the heat because there was zero AC. No spicy food eaten but I was sweating profusely and so was the staff from being inside. Hopefully that's just a temporary thing because it'll be rough eating here in the summer. Anyways, onto the food. It met standard but admittedly it didn't blow me away, hence the 4 stars. Scallion oil cake was nice and chewy while retaining the layers. The xiaolongbao dumplings met expectation as well with a good ratio of meat to soup inside. Finally, their special chilled noodles weren't what I expected but it did the job for a hot day. I wished it was a little colder but it was basically buckwheat noodles with a hint of miso in the broth I think and some beef and shrimp. read more

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Josh did an amazing job! He was on top of all out needs. And made great recommendations read more

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

The food here was good, I definitely recommend getting the wagyu potstickers . The food came out quick and our server was great. Jackie provided great service and her hospitality was excellent! read more

The food was fresh and made to order. Not too busy when I went, and the service was great. It's a smaller restaurant but I think the price is great for the menu variety. The dim sum was of great quality, planning to come again soon. read more

We decided to order some food from here .. egg white fried rice and shumai and when we got home and opened up the container I was laughing at how small the portions was. Like are you seriously gonna charge me $16 for a fried rice with little carrot bites and equivalent to a bowl of rice ?? was done with my fried rice in 5 bites.. and the shumai was just okay.. this place is such a rip off read more

Dumpling Bar - My not so good small little fried rice that I was finished with in 5 bites - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

Food was delicious. Servers were very friendly. The place is small and quiet. The wait was over an hour but it was worth it.

Taiwanese/Chinese Artisan Cafe style? Not typical dish styles or taste you'll see around 626. Reason I think theur dishes are delicate or artisan style. Quality and cleanliness of food are nice. There aren't many restaurants in San Marino so this place will stand out. They offer beer (no wine or other alcoholic drinks right now). No outdoor seating. I believe the outdoor patio tables belong to the cafe next door. $12.99 Dumplings (8pc). My cousin liked this. I enjoyed the quality. $17.99 Taiwanese Dan Dan Noodles HAS NO PEANUTS for us Americans!! It'll usually have peanuts but it's catered to the US demographic full of extreme peanut allergies. Comes with pork katsu. Noodles were good texture. $7.99 Shao Mai (4pc) $12.99 Chicken Spicy Wontons. Dough seemed different from many wonton places I've tried. $6.99 Cucumber Salad. Loved this! Out of everything, I think I will remember to order this again. $9.99 Imperial Xiaolongbao (6pc). Better than expected!! And I'm extremely picky. I'm not a fan of din tai fung and many places. This xiao long bao has a thin wrap, delicate. Inside is fresh. I'll have to come back to retry this. $18.99 Braised Beef Noodle Soup is brothless. It's different from mainstream broth type. It reminds me more of jiajia mien. Staff mentions it's the traditional style? Our families are from Taiwan, and never knew this? Maybe regional style we're not used to? Chef was super nice and engaging. If you speak taiwanese, you may get a special treat? Crispy wonton sugar was nice. We ordered a lot of food to try. I'll come back to retry the dumplings and xiao long bao. And try a new noodle dish, or stick with the Dan Dan noodles. If imagine this place to be a good take out/pick up place for San Marino and North Alhambra residence. read more

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The door was difficult to open so we thought it was closed. Once we ordered it took at least 20 minutes for them to come out. They were busy though. We got here on Black Friday around 11:10 and a lot of people came here like us to try the AYCE dumplings for $30. The restaurant is a bit small and has the capacity to serve 30 people. We tried a bit of everything. Dumplings were juicy and flavorful. They also have complimentary ice cream at the end that we would've missed if the waitress/server didn't mention anything. If you're in the San Marino / Pasadena area and are craving dumplings on a budget, this is the spot ! read more

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A new Chinese noodle spot just opened in San Marino, and I had to check it out! I started with their chicken red oil wontons, perfectly tender with just the right spicy kick. Then came the scallion oil noodles, topped with crispy fried pork chops. The noodles were wonderfully chewy, coated in fragrant scallion oil that tasted just like the ones I had in Shanghai. We also ordered xiaolongbao (a must), and wrapped up the meal with their chilled shrimp salad; that's my first time trying it, and it was light, refreshing, and surprisingly memorable. The restaurant itself is small but spotless, with quick and friendly service that made the whole experience even better. Honestly, in a city where authentic Chinese noodles are rare, this place is a gem. Reasonably priced and full of promise. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a local favorite in no time. read more

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We came on Monday evening and the location was packed! It's a small space so be prepared to wait a little for seating. Once seated, we were given menus and although they offer AYCE, nothing is indicated on the menu. If you plan on doing AYCE, just let the server know. It was $30 each person. For AYCE, you're limited to only 4 dishes per order and each order is shareable for two people. The menu is pretty standard of a dumpling house and is only two pages long. We tried a few dishes which included: 1. Cucumber salad 2. Egg rolls 3. Xiao long bao 4. Chicken wontons 5. Pork and shrimp dumplings 6. Char siu baos 7. Mala noodles 8. Custard buns The portions were more than enough for two people and we walked out pretty full. If you plan on trying multiple dishes, AYCE works out in your favor given the prices for the individual dishes are a bit inflated. There was only one server for the night and he did a wonderful job with making sure each table was taken care of! Overall, it's a nice addition to the area and having a AYCE dumpling location is always a plus :). read more

The food is amazing, worth the wait. We waited for 30 minutes or so to be seated, but the place is so worth it! Delicious food!

New AYCE spot? Yay! Came last week around 12:30 pm but there was already a few parties waiting and they said last call would be 1:30 so we decided to come back on Monday at 11 am when they opened. It was almost full but we got a table right away. The special is $24.99 for anything on the menu (though I don't know if that includes drinks) and they have various appetizers, noodles, dumplings, and dim sum. We tried a good number of items. Everything was good enough for AYCE. I enjoyed all the dumplings we tried, especially the xiao long bao. Obviously not as good as DTF or Prince Dumpling but still good. Of the noodle dishes, I enjoyed the scallion oil noodles. I also enjoyed the fried rice and pork chop (which also comes on almost all noodle dishes. The chocolate bug was also delicious. The only things I would skip next time are the cucumbers and the mala noodles which weren't flavorful enough for me. I feel like this was a really good value for what you get. Yes, service is slow as this place was not really meant for this volume, so if you go, have patience. After the initial wait for food at opening, food came out quicker once it was more staggered. Service was fine and what I expect for a restaurant like this. Not friendly, but efficient . Only one person was out there so I can see she was a hit frantic. This place gets full during the weekdays because of the AYCE special so go at 11 am or 4:30 pm when they open. read more

Great food and service From Jeffry got our stuff in short time noticed. Great food overall

A very nice dumpling bar called dumpling bar. I'd say just follow the server's recommendation because most of the dishes here are very good. Dandan noodle is very good. The katsu portion is large. I love fried rice the most, I think the flavor is really yummy and umami, although my friend said it can be made at home. XLB and spicy sauce dumplings are also very good and must try! read more

Dumpling Bar - Chinese Near Me - San Marino, California

Got here at 11:40 because we saw a promotion for weekdays only AYCE. The woman told us, "no table, no wait" i tried to clarify to ask that they were no longer serving any more customers. She responded that they have 9 tables and to come earlier, they open at 11 even though hours on the door say 11-2 and it appeared like people were finishing. Unfortunately, this is very disappointing because we drove a long way to be turned away. Recommend that they work on their marketing. read more

Avoid this place. We walked in and simply asked if we could sit in a particular seat. The employee who greeted us was incredibly rude, dismissive, and completely unwelcoming. From the moment we walked in, his attitude made us feel like we were an inconvenience rather than customers. The entire vibe immediately felt uncomfortable and negative. It was bad enough that after sitting down, we decided we didn't even want to stay--we got up and left. Management really needs to address how customers are treated when they walk through the door. Your front-of-house staff sets the tone for the entire experience, and unfortunately, this experience was enough to make us never want to come back. Avoid this place. Run. read more

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

I walked in at 1:28 and the Lady working there yelled from a distance and said No we're closed I told her but your sign says you close at 2 pm She was super Rude Never coming back here. They should consider putting a sign stating they stop serving at a certain time and maybe hire nicer and friendlier employees read more

I've experienced anywhere. We were a party of 4 and kept getting skipped while parties of 2 were seated ahead of us over and over again. The staff was rude, disorganized, and the whole experience felt chaotic. Sometimes great food can make up for bad service -- not here. Nothing about the experience made us want to come back. This place seriously needs better training and management. Save yourself the frustration and run the other direction read more

Went 8/16/2026, don't know what happened to this place - it was awful. The dumplings looked like I bought them @ Sam's Club and overcooked them, parts of the dumpling were hard to chew. The greens beans - taken out of the can and placed in a bowl - cold and tasteless. read more