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    Dumpling Factory

    3.6 (123 reviews)
    ModerateChinese

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    stopped by June 22nd - doors locked already
    Heidi H.

    I found out June 22nd was their last day. I stopped by to purchase some frozen dumplings but door was locked and bottles of oil was lined up on the floor and staff had garbage bag that was half full. So they already closed prior to June 22nd. Too bad.. I did not try their bao and other newer menu items. I was there before lunch.

    Cucumber salad. Hubby loved but I found the amount of raw garlic too much.
    Andrea A.

    I noticed there are some mixed reviews, and agree that it is typically quite empty - but take advantage of that! Our fave remains the boiled pork and Napa cabbage dumplings - dip those in some black vinegar and chili crisps and its juicy deliciousness. We always order sides of kimchi and wood ear mushrooms (marinated and with peanuts). The been and onion bao were middle of the road - fluffy steamed bao, and decent flavor, I was glad the beef was more shredded than 'patty', but If probably just stick to more dumplings. We tried the chicken shiitake ones for the first time today. Our party was split on these. Flavor ok, some of the rehydrated mushrooms were still a bit tough. I'll stick to the pork and cabbage personally. Meal for 4, $70 after tip. Not everything is perfect but I know what I like here.

    Julie T.

    I really struggled with writing this because the staff here is absolutely wonderful, but at the end of the day, the meal itself was a bit underwhelming. Pros: -Parking: Finding a spot in Kapahulu can be a nightmare, but they have a dedicated lot right out front. Since we arrived for an early dinner, parking was a breeze. -Atmosphere: The restaurant was very clean and had a welcoming vibe. -Service: We were greeted immediately and our waitress was incredibly attentive and kind throughout the entire meal. -Speed: Our food came out very quickly, which we appreciated since we were starving after a long workday! Cons: -The Food: While the concept is great, the execution wasn't the best. Every dish we ordered was perfectly edible, but nothing stood out as spectacular or memorable. Overall: It was a pleasant early evening date spot, but the flavors didn't quite live up to the excellent service. I'm not counting them out just yet, though! I'd be willing to give it another shot in the future. I'll just be sure to do some more digging through the reviews first to see if there is a specific "must-order" dish that we missed.

    Pork cabbage
    Yvonne C.

    Dumpling place at Kapahulu area. Free parking outside the restaurant. The restaurant looks clean n spacious. Service was just ok. As a typical Chinese, sorry to say this place does not meet my qualification. 1. Shrimp, Chicken, Egg dumpling - lack of flavor. 2. Pork Cabbage dumpling - just ok 3. Chicken Mushroom dumpling- tastes weird, tastes like pork hash. 4: Braised pork belly with rice - the pork belly was too dried and no flavor Overall all the dumpling skins were too thick. I don't really like it. 2 of my friends had stomach aches after eating. Won't go back again.

    Menu
    Ross T.

    Located on Kapahulu street heading into Waikiki it is located on the left side in a 2 floor complex building with private parking lot. When you get into the restaurant you need to scan a QR code and enter your car information for parking in the lot. The inside seating area is very nicely layout with some large tables for about 6 to 8 and the rest are set for 4 seat. We ordered the shrimp, Pork, Chicken and Chives which was very good, they had 12 pieces per order and it was very tasty. Also we ordered the Pork & Green onion Bao which came with 3 Bao and we didn't care very much for the Bao it was like a patty in a light covering which was not much and the taste was on the bland side. Service was great

    Fried shrimp pork dumplings, boiled pork and cabbage dumplings, pork belly over rice
    Lindsey M.

    Walking in? This place is beautiful and pristine. Decorated very tastefully and not in your face. They got a little bathroom in the back that's clean and cozy, too. Okay so the food was great. We got two types of dumplings, fried shrimp and boiled pork. And... THEY GOT BLACK VINEGAR HUZZAH! Not a lot of places get. Very yum with the perfectly cooked dumplings Honestly so refreshing to not need so much rice or carb for a meal. We also had their beef and onion bao which was yummy with a taste of sweet. Almost tasted like a cheeseburger! I also ordered their pork belly over rice but, in my opinion, this is the dumpling factory not the pork belly factory. It was overcooked and lacked the flavor that their dumplings and bao have Service was so fast and friendly and I very much felt well taken care of. It's just too bad the place was empty.

    Chicken shiitake mushrooms
    Joyce L.

    Limited parking and you have to use one of those QR code to register your vehicle. It is free for 2 hours. I actually witnessed parking security so be sure to comply. I feel like all parking places are doing this QR code thing these days. So let's get on that boat and practice. I'm not sure why this dumpling restaurant is called Dumpling Factory. It's a northern style dumpling restaurant serving mainly dumplings. You have to order through QR code as well. Another way to be efficient and less human service interaction and no customer service. (This is how we are rolling these days too.) But it's not a bad thing because you tend to get your food way faster and don't have to wait for your server and maybe tipping culture will eventually diminish? As for the dumplings, we got chicken with Shiitake mushroom and shrimp, pork boiled dumplings and also Wood ear fungi with light dressing. It came with some roasted peanuts. A dozen good tasting dumplings for $15 seems right. I meant to order chicken Shiitake mushroom bao but I always order the wrong one. Another reason for me to return and try other dishes. Modern, clean vibe and good size restaurant.

    Spicy sour soup dumplings with thin noodles
    April K.

    I really enjoyed this little spot! My husband and I came by on Mother's Day. We were seated quickly and the two woman working the front were very nice. The fried dumplings were delicious and so was the spicy sour soup. The shredded potato was a cold dish which were weren't expecting but really enjoyed. My husband ate all the braised pork belly but he did give me a bite to try lol. I thought it was on the bland side. The slices of pork belly came out as a cold dish so we added it to the soup which worked very well together. If we were in the neighborhood I would stop by again for sure!

    Peek-a-boo window.
    Jackie K.

    Hot and New Restaurant! We ordered and paid for the Pork & Napa cabbage & Green onion dumplings. You can order it steamed or pan fried. There is a reasonable charge of $1.00, to request the dumpling to be pan fried. We ordered it pan fried. It came out quickly and it appeared mostly crispy fried, except for a few pieces. Each order comes with 12 pieces. There is soup in each dumpling. Served very hot so be careful on your first bite. The dumplings are tasty and had a strong chive taste. The ones that were not fried well, tasted a bit undercooked and floury. On the table you have condiments of vinegar, shoyu and chili oil. The vinegar is strong. Go easy on the vinegar unless you really like the strong flavor. Iced water is served upon request. Our observant server refilled the water without having to make any request. There is a unisex bathroom available in the restaurant. The atmosphere is nice. The music is a bit loud for me. There is a peek-a-boo window where you may observe an employee making the dim sum. Price for these dumplings is $13.99 plus tax and tip. Parking is limited here. We parked @2 blocks away. It was a nice walk to the Dumpling Factory. Free street parking by the apartment buildings.

    Storefront
    Alvin K.

    I picked up lunch for my fam today after trying them out last week for a Yelp event. The dumplings were really good, so I wanted to get another variety as well as a different offering. Their website ordering made things very simple as I was going there after donating at the Blood Bank. I just scheduled and paid for my order and drove down. I had anticipated waiting for parking but there was a spot open right as I pulled in, so got there a few minutes early. The entrance to the lot is easy to miss, since it's on the Mauka side of Kapahulu, and you're not supposed to turn left into it if you're driving down towards Waikiki. My order was just finishing up when I walked in so it was perfect timing. I like that they provide both soy sauce and dark vinegar in separate small containers to use. I forgot to grab some chili sauce (again), but I'll be back again next week. I ordered the chicken and mushroom dumplings, pork and cabbage dumplings, and the braised pork dish. They were all really good. The braised pork had a slight anise flavor reminding me of one of my favorite dishes, Kau Yuk. I still wish they would allow for either a "mix and match" order, or have a "Variety pack" type of item available (my only gripe). My daughter and granddaughter both loved the chicken with mushroom dumplings. They really were very flavorful, with or without the sauces. The take out containers have a little cup area in them to put the sauce for dipping; so convenient. It prevents over-saucing and you don't need a separate dish. You can also order them uncooked, in case you want to steam or fry them later yourself, or add them to ramen or saimin that you make at home. You can also freeze them for later, but I'll just eat them right away and order them freshly made from Dumpling Factory.

    Beef & onion dumplings. Qty. 12.
    Steve S.

    Good flavor and fully stuffed. Boiled chicken and shiitake and beef and onion. Order comes with 12 dumplings. I ordered one of each flavor to be full. $29 total for 24 dumplings. Nicely remodeled and clean inside. Good ac and convenient toilet. Ordering done thru QR code to toast tab via your phone. Parking done via QR code to park whiz. Free parking for up to 2 hours if you eat at restaurant. Need to put in your license plate.

    Myra G.

    Atmosphere: Clean and plugs close to work on your computer. Parking is limited and when you do park make sure to scan the QR Code inside the restaurant. Service: very simple. There's a QR Code for the menu and to order your food. Food: a dozen of dumplings with a choice of steamed/boiled or pan fried delicious. It was nice to stop in for a quick meal. Great place when you're craving dumplings . They had a veggie dish that was delicious too.

    Nice place to bring guests
    Johanna T.

    I tried three of the salads- wood ear mushroom salad, daikon pickle salad, and mixed tofu skin salad. Each had it own distinctive yummy flavor. I wish there were more in the orders but it was enough to share for 2. The order of pork, Napa cabbage, and green onion with the shoyu dip was plentiful and delicious. I froze them steamed the dumplings the next week and found it to be just as tasty. My to go order was nicely packed and provided with a friendly smile and pleasant thank you for coming. I'll be back

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    Does the restaurant serve alcohol?

    We’re currently BYOB

    How do I order pi?

    You can go to our website order or phone order.

    When is your grand opening?

    Grand Opening is 3/5/2025

    Is there easy parking?

    We do have a small parking lot. But also have street parking.

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    Normally long waits if you don't book a reservation so make sure you book in advance. There a…read moresmaller restaurant and kind of tight in space. We were lucky to get in on a Wednesday evening. I hope they expand soon! We ordered so much food they had to move us to a bigger table. We tried the Curry Crab (of course), Thai style pork jowl, beef fried rice, salted egg chicken wings, and their milk tea and lemon iced tea with the cute bear ice. This place is so good, a little expensive, but worth every penny. My favorite was the curry crab and the salted egg chicken wings! I love their curry sauce and the naan bread. I typically dislike chicken wings at Asian restaurants like this but they really did their thing with the batter and sauce. The fried rice was a little plain but overall a nice balance to every meal. The sauce with their pork jowl was too good! I need the recipe.

    You can't eat here and not get any crab I just love the curry crab I tried chili crab even in…read moreSingapore but but when I tried the curry crab here I never order anything else ; I just love this curry crab dish omg it is lick your fingers delicious! You wear plastic gloves when you eat this and I still lick my fingers Lol I know the crab seems expensive but you really cannot not order it when you come! The curry crab comes with 4 pieces of naan bread sometimes we order extra naan but we do eat it with rice The salted egg chicken wings is another item we get here I love bringing friends from out of town here; we come as often as we can even though we live on the west side Heart emoji! :o)

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    Szechun spicy JJ chicken pot
    Impressive presentation that served with sizzling sound, but the beef was too well done & on the tough side.

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    Impressive presentation that served with sizzling sound, but the beef was too well done & on the tough side.
    Wuwei Chong Qing Cuisine

    Wuwei Chong Qing Cuisine

    4.3
    (211 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

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    stand alone restaurant - with limited seating insides…read more freshmade noodle for sure noted with quality. Do recommended getting chewy noodle vs flat noddle. The texture is more enjoyable when eating. Flat noddle - would have prefer to be more wide in size. Had the beef noodle classic -flavor in broth was decent, but could use with additional pickle vegetables to bring some sour and cut the richness of the broth. beef itself was very tender and came in separate bowl. Breakdown easily. not spicy at all though. next dish tried - was the pickle fish noodle - first time trying to dish anywhere. Surprisingly preferred this over the beef noodle. a little bit of sour, but just the right amount with the creamy broth mix. This with the chewy noodle was bomb. Highly recommended* price - reasonable for quality - but could have more noodle for quantity*

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    Unique cr code menu
    Unique cr code menu
    泡椒鸭爪米线(Duck Feet Rice Noodle)Added Duck Blood (good!! Nice numbing and spicy)
    泡椒鸭爪米线(Duck Feet Rice Noodle)Added Duck Blood (good!! Nice numbing and spicy)
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    Lam's Kitchen

    Lam's Kitchen

    4.4
    (653 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

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    Located in Chinatown, Lam's Kitchen is on a corner on Maunakea Street. The building is brick and…read morethe restaurant has red doors, which we read had been newly renovated. Inside, the space feels busy with tables and people moving around. There are benches inside for those waiting for a table. We had to wait a bit before we were seated but they seemed efficient in ushering people in and out of the restaurant. The middle had smaller tables, which seemed most suitable for two people. The sides had larger tables for larger parties. The tables felt pretty close together but we enjoyed the stool/bench chairs we sat on. They were different than what we are used to in restaurants. Our order was taken quickly. We decided to get the beef chow fun, yang chow fried rice, and cheong fun. The cheong fun was good, especially after adding hoisin sauce. The texture was soft and the portion was quite decent. The chow fun was also yummy. It was tasty without being overbearing. The fried rice was our favorite. It was flavorful and included a variety of ingredients. The prices were not bad either, considering the portion sizes. We hope to be back one day to try more of what they have!

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    So clean and spacious
    So clean and spacious
    Beef Chow Fun
    Beef Chow Fun
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    Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant

    Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant

    4.1
    (530 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    The dim sum here is very good, and the piece are larger that other places. The service was friendly…read moreand efficient. The food came out quickly and hot. Our favorites are the siu mai and fried shrimp balls, the shrimp balls have these noodles on the outside which make it super crispy and fun to eat. There was plenty of parking in the basement; but the weird thing is the elevator doesn't go back down to the basement, we had to go around the building and walk down the parking ramp!

    They moved across the street from their old location, so we decided to check it out. My mom, hubby,…read moreson and I had breakfast here on a Saturday morning and it was packed. The restaurant wasn't small, but there were just a lot of people. We waited about 20 minutes for a table. What's great about this place is that they have these paper menus. You can check off what you want while you're waiting. As soon as you get seated, you can just hand over the menu to the server and it makes the process a lot faster. It didn't take that long for us to get our food. We ordered a lot of items. We got the shrimp dumplings, black bean spareribs, beef look fun, Shanghai pork dumplings, steamed salted egg custard buns, pan fried turnip cake, seafood bean curd roll, sesame balls with red bean, taro puffs and chicken dumplings. Everything was on point except the sesame balls with red bean. They were small and the breading was thick. Pass on those. My two favorites were the black bean spareribs and the salted egg custard buns. I love salted duck eggs. The prices here are a bit more than the average dim sum spot. Most of the steamed baskets were $7-$8. If you use your American Savings Bank debit card you get a discount: $7 off $50, $15 off $100 or $75 off $500. Free parking in the basement of the building.

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    Inside
    Deep fry shrimp
    Deep fry shrimp
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    Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

    Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

    3.6
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2011

    Two weeks ago, I went to this place for dim sum. I ordered the steamed char siu buns and shrimp and…read morepork siu mai. The dim sum was made to order and came out piping hot. The steamed buns were kind of falling apart when I was holding one to eat it. The pork siu mai only had 3 pieces unlike other restaurants. They were still good. The big seafood restaurant was situated in Ala Moana Center but they didn't have any air conditioning at all. I was sweating while eating the hot dim sum.

    We came in for dim sum with our family. 2 adults 2 kids. We asked if they were still servicing dim…read moresum and were told last call for dim sum was in an hour and a half. This was perfect timing for us. However once seated, we had to ask for water 4 times, sauces twice, and waited a 10-15 minutes for someone to stop by and take our order. When someone did come to get our order they told us it was the only time we could order dim sum. This struck us as odd. We had mentioned that the hose explained it would be 1-1/2 hours until last call. They mumbled something at us out of what we felt was annoyance then stuck to this order being our last call for dim sum. We proceeded to order our entire meal quickly since we often eat at Chinese restaurants and generally know what we felt like eating for us and our kids. Around 3:30 (10 min or so after we ordered ) the server came back and told us they are out of 1/3 of what we ordered which included picking duck and look fun. Again very odd on a Sunday afternoon. So we kept what they did have available and continued to wait. At this point still waiting for our waters. As the sitting went on we observed a table who sat after us get their waters food and everything they asked for quickly. We waited almost 20 minutes for water and rice that we had to ask for multiple times. The rice still wasn't brought out until almost 30 minutes in, which was after 3 items from our order was brought out at very slow rates compared to other tables who we overheard ordering. We also needed to cancel our crispy noodles that we ordered for the kids as it was going on 45min and the last thing left on our order although it was the first item on our receipt and the first item requested. Overall the flavor of the food was good and the only reason I gave stars, however my family and I felt borderline discriminated against and service was very bad. I do not recommend this place for anything other than takeout.

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    Venue: Jade Dynasty // AB Sign: Designed with Aloha // Backdrop + Table Linens: Elegance With Grace
    Venue: Jade Dynasty // AB Sign: Designed with Aloha // Backdrop + Table Linens: Elegance With Grace
    Venue: Jade Dynasty  //  Table Linens & Chair Covers: Elegance With Grace
    Venue: Jade Dynasty  //  Table Linens & Chair Covers: Elegance With Grace
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