If you're looking for a Chinese buffet that has everything, this is a place! For the price, I think…read moreit was worth it. I went on a Sunday evening and they had seafood items such as lobster, crab, you name it. Great service, very spacious. I highly recommend and would come back.

This was a lunch date. The ambiance was pretty tranquil, nothing crazy. The waitress gave a us a…read moredetailed breakdown of their menu because their menu is huge, lol. These dishes are huge for a lunch menu; hubby & I had so much leftover food to go. I have no complaints at all. I can't wait to explore their dinner.

Third visit to Dumplings & Bao in Baton Rouge, and they did not disappoint! We arrived about 30…read moreminutes before closing, and they were still so welcoming and happy to let us dine in. Everything came out hot, fresh, and delicious. My favorite touch this time was the brown sauce with fresh-sliced ginger. That ginger was EVERYTHING! Such a simple detail, but it really made the meal stand out. Three visits in, and the food and service have been consistently great. Definitely a Baton Rouge favorite!

The first thing you noticed is the beautiful interior. Absolutely well done. Next is the simple…read moremenus which even explains how to eat bao dumplings. There are also several house Asian fried rice, chow mein, and Szechuan dishes. We had the Red Oil Wantons appetizer and the Pork Bao and the Shrimp Xiao Long Bao. One note before the food review. The table was sticky. Pardon the pun, but I'm a stickler for clean tables and floors. My rule of thumb is if a restaurant is willing to have a not so nice dining area, imagine what the kitchen is like. Everything looked clean, except the tactile table. The did clean again upon request. Very friendly staff. The Red Oil Wonton were delicious. Well spiced with only what can described as a tiny meatball inside the soft wanton. The stuffed wanton are worth a trip back. Xiao Long Bao is a filled dumpling with soup in it. You put the dumpling in a spoon, take a small bite or poke it with a chopstick, then eat. The broth on the bao was great. Very flavorful as you "popped" the bao and drank it (they supply a big spoon). Other than the logistical challenge of using chopsticks and a large spoon, very tasty broth and stuffing. Special mention for the shrimp broth. Unusual taste. Some in Louisiana may think it's a bit "off" but I really didn't think so. It reminded me of those little dry shrimp they used to sell next to the cash registers at grocers, lol. Just a different shrimp taste. Overall, worth a return trip. Or a visit for something different. On Siegan Lane. $$

What a surprise find in the FQ…read more Everything was delicious. We tried so many things our table was overflowing. The staff were great and made excellent recommendations. This is a cute and cozy spot. We will definitely be back.

Restaurant is very small and the food was disappointing. The meat in the dumplings and the xiao…read morelong bao were like meatballs and bland :( I asked if they had a kids noodles or fried rice and they brought me straight boiled noodles with nothing on them. My husband got the general chicken and he said it was good The staff were very friendly though and let my daughter feed the koi fish!

Heard about Yummy house from Harold & Mrs. D and decided to try it. It's a hidden gem in Kenner!!…read moreThe food was hot fresh and delicious, the servers were attentive and nice and the restaurant was very clean, including the restrooms. A++

I have lived both in Northern and Southern California for years and have eaten a lot of dim sum…read more I found the food not edible. Everything was greasy and/or oily. None of the dumplings were good. I was surprised as there were a lot of good reviews. The egg tarts were good, as was the chinese broccoli. The sesame balls were not prepared correctly and were not edible. The servers were nice and there is nothing wrong with the service. I would not return.

Get Your Mom and Dim Sum is a name that's equal parts hilarious and hard to remember, but once you…read morefind it inside The Library bar (I think there are multiple location), it's definitely a memorable experience. The location is fun and creative (food arriving by dumbwaiter never gets old), but the lack of tables makes it tricky if you're planning on more than a quick bite. The menu itself is wickedly tempting, and the flavors are there--the wings especially were excellent. Easily some of the best chicken I've had in the city. My only real issue was the salt. And not the soy sauce or seasoning kind you'd expect with dim sum--just straightforward table salt. We ordered four dishes, and I was glad I saved the wings for last since they were the least salty. By the time I circled back through the other plates, all I could taste was salt, which sadly masked what were otherwise really well-balanced, flavorful dishes (the Dan Dan dumplings in particular had great flavor underneath it all). Overall: clever concept, fun atmosphere, tasty food--but dialing back the salt would take it from good to outstanding. Solid 3/5.

Comforting, crave worthy, flavor bomb Southern influenced Chinese food! The first time I tried the…read morecrab rangoons( high quality crab with fresh seasonings giving that homemade taste) and the dan dan dumplings ( handmade spicy and umami uniqueness) was at a company party. There were many vendors that day and this one was the party fav! My coworkers and I were always talking about how good the food was and where in the city we could track them down next. I love that he has found a consistent location because it makes it easier to get my fix. I always order the dumplings and rangoons as staples but everything else is always so flavorful, unique and filling as well. Follow them on IG and I promise the pics will have you running there and you can thank me later.

Miss Shirley is the walking definition of hospitality! We…read morewent here last night. The servers work together and they have all been there since opening,according to Miss Shirley, who was kind enough to chat with us for a while. Our server was so friendly and helpful. (Vanessa I think is her name) the bartender even stopped by! So much hospitality!!! The food was fantastic! We tried dragon dumplings, sliced pork, egg rolls, shu mai and everything was delicious! Very fresh! We will be back, maybe today!

Ms. Shirley's is hands down the best place to eat! Service is efficient, courteous, and friendly!…read moreBoth times we have visited this restaurant, Ms. Shirley has personally come to visit our table. She remembered us the second time and asked why our daughter wasn't with us. When we told her she was busy with a school event Ms. Shirley packed up a full order of dumplings (on the house) because she remembered how much our daughter enjoyed them. Lets talk vegetables...fresh...fresh...and fresh!!! Ambiance is upbeat and clean, people overall seem happy to wait to get a table because the majority of those that we spoke with are return diners. That in of itseld speaks volumes to the loyalty we locals have for Ms. Shirley! Many of us have been fans of Ms. Shirley since her ownership of Royal China in Metairie! Ms. Shirley we hope you see this review! You are like the friendly grandmother that so many of us miss in our lives! Thank you for feeding us from your heart!

(From October 2025)…read more In the mood for noodles, YELP pulls this place up randomly and seeing the ratings, I placed a to-go order on their website for the stir-fried combo signapore noodles and the combo colorful pan-fried dumplings. About 25 minutes later, I get to the place and pick up the order and then get back to my hotel where I grub down. Both the dumplings and noodles are tasty good. The dumplings came in multiple colors with a nice crust on the bottom and packed with filling. I got caught off guard with the extra fried dough-residue attached to the dumplings but it didn't bother me. The order comes with 2 dumplings each of beef onion, pork scallion, chicken, and vegetable. The combo noodles has chicken, beef, and shrimp mixed in with onions and peppers and a soy-based sauce. IT's a hefty portion that gave me lunch for the next day. I'll have to try the noodle soups and other dumplings next time I'm here. Overall a solid asian eats spot in Lafayette.

I hope you are in the car on your way to Noodles and Dumplings before you finish reading my review…read more We will be coming here so often we will need to add a line item in our monthly budget for noodles. The dining room is light and inviting. We were immediately greeted by a friendly host. The kitchen is partially open so on our way to our table, we saw one of the chefs pulling the noodles. (Very fun for kids and adults I might add!) For starters, we ordered some boba tea. Not sure how often the flavors rotate, but you will have to ask for their flavors of the day. They had mango, taro, and Thai tea when we came in. We had the mango with colorful boba (more similar to a jelly IMO) and taro with brown sugar boba. Both were delicious, not too sweet. Beverly took great care of us the moment we sat down! Being that it was our first visit, she guided us around the menu and gave us suggestions along the way. We wanted to try the Deep Sea but unfortunately they were out. However, per Beverly's suggestion we ordered the Shrimp Tempura and it was very good. The tempura was well seasoned and the fry was crispy but not dry. We also had the Cream Cheese Wontons, Panfried Colorful Dumplings Combo and Beef Roll. Personally, of the four dumpling fillings, beef was my favorite. All four starters are a good choice, but if you leave without trying the Beef Roll, you are doing yourself a disservice. My recommendation from best to still very good: Beef Roll Shrimp Tempura Panfried Colorful Dumplings Cream Cheese Wontons For our main dish (only had room for one after all our starters), we ordered the Black Garlic Oil Ramen with pork belly. This ramen bowl is massive. We barely made a dent in it and we thought they would have to roll us out of the restaurant. The pork belly was also nicely seared thicker cut; none of that thin and overcooked pork belly some ramen places use. I am afraid I will not be trying their other ramen bowl simply because I loved this one so much that I cannot imagine eating here and not getting this black garlic ramen. The custard bao caught our eye so we had to order it to go. (This was when we considered whether we should have ordered less starters. The thought was fleeting as we are looking forward to all the leftovers in the fridge.) I was nervous that the custard would be overwhelmingly sweet. I was wrong, it was delicious even if its light dusting of sugar on top.

This was my first impression of Journey Ramen, and unfortunately it wasn't a good one. A few…read morefriends had recommended this place, so we were excited to try it despite being told upfront there would be a 30 minute to 1 hour wait due to the kitchen being backed up. That was completely fine with us. What wasn't fine was the way the situation was handled. When I told the hostess that we were willing to wait and asked to be seated, she suggested that we leave instead and said she would come back with the time frame and "hopefully we'll be available." This was especially frustrating considering there were open tables and seats visible, it was cold outside, and we were traveling with two toddlers. We also don't live in the area, so leaving and "hoping" to return wasn't a realistic option. If the kitchen was backed up, that's understandable -- but the lack of accommodation, empathy, or even basic courtesy made us feel unwelcome. First impressions matter, and this experience felt less like managing a wait and more like being brushed off. I can't speak to the food because we never got the chance to try it, but based on customer service alone, I wouldn't recommend this place -- especially to families or out-of-town visitors.

The food is amazing and the atmosphere was killer. Ill have my loyalty card filled out in no time.read more

I craved this place for weeks without trying it just because of how good the food looked…read more It met every expectation or thought I had about how the food would taste! The outside is absolutely beautiful. The server was quick and kind as well. I had dumplings before but, theirs taste so authentic and everything was very fresh and delicious. I'll be back for sure.

The food was absolutely delicious and I look forward to going back here again. I highly recommend…read morethe crawfish dumplings and the seafood noodle soup. And if they have the Yuzu lemon cheesecake, it was delicious as well. The atmosphere and the restaurant is really calm and it's quiet and there's some nice outdoor seating as well if the weather is cooperative. The server was very friendly and there's also a button to push if you need something or ready for the check which makes it nice so you don't have to wait for the server to come around.

It was a typical warm and humid evening and I was looking for something a little different for…read moredinner. I came across Dian Xin and it felt like a tiny oasis from the heat, humidity and bustle of the French Quarter. I ordered a variety of dishes to try and everything was great. The standout for me was the cucumber salad. Fresh, cool, zesty, spicy and crunchy - just what I needed to beat the heat. Loved the Hong Kong wonton soup as well as the tiny pan fried bao. I'll be back to try the soup dumplings and spicy wontons next time! Service was quick and pleasant and the food came out fresh and steaming. Give it a try for something a little off the beaten path in the Quarter!

I've eaten here before and the food is decent, which makes this experience even more disappointing…read more I ordered a dish with shrimp and simply asked to substitute broccoli for the rice. When the bill arrived, I noticed I had been charged extra for the broccoli and also charged for shrimp--even though shrimp was already the protein included in the menu item I ordered. I politely questioned the charge, and the explanation I received didn't seem to match what was stated on the menu. I then asked to speak with a manager so the issue could be addressed. After quite a bit of discussion in the kitchen, the server returned, but instead of a manager coming out, I was given essentially the same explanation we had already discussed. I calmly explained why the charges didn't make sense and expressed that I was unhappy with how the situation was being handled. Unfortunately, there seemed to be little interest in resolving the concern or retaining my business. The food is fine, but my advice is to carefully review your bill before paying. Based on my experience, management does not appear particularly concerned when customers raise billing issues.