I randomly stumbled into Dumpling Queen with a friend and we were actually shocked by how yummy it was. Everything was next-level delicious and clearly made fresh... I literally watched someone making the dumplings. That alone deserves a star. The staff was incredibly kind and made the whole experience even better by offering menu recommendations. They were so sweet too when I asked if I could record. The cucumber salad??? Unreal. So crunchy, so fresh, zero chance those cucumbers had been sitting around lol, it was my favorite. The beef fried rice was absolutely divine, and every dumpling we tried was bursting with flavor!!! The green beans and mongolian beef were also super delish! Will def be back to try other options on the menu. read more

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Great food, eggplant, string beans, and all the dumplings are awesome. We also love the walnut shrimp. My only wish is that they had background music. There is no music playing for ambiance. We keep coming back. Food is superb. read more

The lady working the front was extremely rude. I had asked a question about the menu because I thought I had seen there were combos online. She immediately had an attitude with me saying I was wrong and that had never existed. It was my first time here so that's pretty much why I was asking if they had a combo to begin with. I ordered and she continued to have an extremely bad attitude with me the rest of the time ordering and paying. I sat down at a table to wait for my food, and some time later as I was eating, she stormed up to the table and moved all of our food around to remove a menu that was on the table. Not a word spoken, she just immediately grabbed our food and moved it. TLDR; I would never return after being treated this way by their employee. read more

The food here is decent, but overall, the food here is very overpriced for what you get. They get away with it because most of their customers are not Chinese, and they aren't aware of the much lower food costs. Entrees are around $14-$20 and the portions are definitely on the smaller side. They don't fill the plate full and the plate isn't large or normal sized like other Chinese restaurants. The dumplings were okay. They could have been cooked maybe 2 minutes longer. They are also overpriced. Since they're pre-made, there's no option to adjust for taste or dietary preferences. There were a few cleanliness and quality concerns. The dumpling sauce container was not cleaned, and the garlic inside made it difficult for the sauce to come out. The water was served in a plastic container and had small particles in it, which concerned me. The cups and bowls were plastic, and the black spoons/forks and bamboo chopsticks felt very cheap. Service was mixed. The owner/manager frequently came by to clear dishes, which was fine, but the front restaurant was short-staffed (1 person doing cashier, waitressing, delivering orders) even with just 4-5 tables. At the end, we were asked unnecessary questions about where we're from, if we lived close to the restaurant, which felt uncomfortable since there was no normal conversation before the questions. After leaving a tip, there wasn't any appreciation shown, and we didn't receive any warm goodbye at all when we left. They close mid-day and reopen at 4:30pm. When we arrived right at reopening, staff were just starting their shifts between 4:30-4:45 and didn't seem fully ready to handle orders yet, which made it feel like customers were waiting on them rather than the other way around. Overall, the food is decent, but between the pricing, portion sizes, service, and cleanliness issues, I don't feel it offers good value for the price. read more

This is my 2nd time here and the dumplings are great. My 1 comment for the chili oil dumplings is having more chili oil. I'll still come back for them. BUT it's hard to enjoy the food as much if I'm needing to wait over 30 minutes (Mind you I was the very 1st person to order when they opened), and I'm seeing 3 orders be finished and served ahead of mine. I was told it's taking THIS long cause the beef onion (Queen style, pan fried) takes longer but this is a bit frustrating. Maybe they need to let their customers know that it'll take this long as a warning. read more

Dumpling Queen - Pork Chili Oil Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Whittier, California

The welcoming! Oh! I felt so invited! It's important! The dumplings are outstanding and the cream cheese wontons are fabulously delicious! It's in a strip mall but it is not ally clean, neat and warm in here! Cudos! Great find!! Was completely ignored at some other place down the street, so to be warmly welcomed was awesome! read more

We started the new year off correct with finally trying out Dumpling Queen! I've been dying to check out Dumpling Queen solely for their shrimp and chive dumplings. I took advantage of a rainy day to get some comfort foods. We were the first ones in when they opened and they were ready and opened for business. I had my heart set on the chive and shrimp dumplings, but we also ended up ordering the vegetarian dumplings, a cucumber salad and beef and broccoli. The dumplings came out surprisingly fast and perfectly seasoned. It was in order of 12 for around $13 which is a pretty good deal in my opinion. What makes dumpling queen stand out is everything is made to order and you can see dumplings being prepared right in front of you. I highly recommend dumpling queen as a Din Tai fung dupe. read more

I live right around the corner & have been wanting to try this spot out since it opened- We finally went & I ordered the steamed shrimp/pork/ chives dumplings & Chicken Chow Mein- The chow mein looked great but the flavor was somewhat sweet & lacked basic flavor- it was just average. The dumplings which should be the star of this place were overly dissapointing- the dumplings were thick and the filling was a joke. Usually shrimp & pork dumplings filling is minced- not here!! A whole little shrimp & piece of pork chunck meat was inside it- Wth? The flavor was not good at all & I dare say the pork meat was not fresh. After we partially ate our food I asked for a to go -box. I had an entire plate of chow mein & 9 dumplings yet she gave me 1 box- When she brought my bill there was a $1 charge for "sauce". When I went up to the counter to pay my bill I asked what that charge was & she told me it was for the dumpling sauce- I told her she didn't give me sauce- she only brought a platter of dumplings- She told me I used the sauce on the table and that was the fee I was being charged- Again WTF?? All the tables have chili oil and soy sauce- it's like going to eat sushi & you get charged for using the soy sauce LOL! A dollar is nothing, it's the principle- people are paying almost $15 for a plate of dumplings & ur gonna charge for the sauce you put on the table! Waste of time & money! read more

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This local dumpling house is located in a nice strip center and has ample seating. Good atmosphere and you can see them making the dumplings by hand. Server was very attentive and friendly. We received our food in good time and it was all tasty, fresh from the kitchen and made very well. The dumplings were juicy and had lots of filling. Our scallion pancakes were crispy and flaky but not greasy. Although we like our cucumber salad more tangy and spicy it was still enjoyable with good flavor. Not many places make eggplant so this was a treat. Great garlicky and nicely spiced. Can't wait to go back and try more things! One sad note that they don't serve hot tea. read more

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I was able to get seated and served quickly. Loved how attentive the waitress was and she was very knowledgeable of the menu. The portions were great and loved how there was refills on the rice. I would definitely return to try more items on the menu. read more

Dumpling Queen - Mongolian Beef by - Chinese Near Me - Whittier, California

So as the name suggests, the dumplings were good. And this place has a great location because there aren't a lot of solid dumpling options in Whittier. The sauces that come with the dumplings are delicious. I'd pass on the non-dumpling things on their menu. The popcorn chicken was just not good and we only ate a few bites (more breading than chicken). The noodles were okay. read more

Neighborhood restaurant that specializes in boiled dumplings. Ordered the Shrimp Dumplings, Walnut Shrimp and Dandan Noodle -- they were all good, the noodles were thinner than I prefer, but still tasty. Parking is available in the strip mall, and they do close at 3pm for the break between lunch and dinner service. read more

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We came here for something different nothing heavy like Mexican food, or sandwiches so Dumpling Queen is where we decided and it was very tasty. We ordered just 2 items orange chicken and dumplings. The staff are very nice and helpful. We mentioned it was our first time. One of the customer overheard us and said we needed to try the noodles, he came over to let us try them. They were great. The ambiance is friendly and clean. It's a place we will come again. Thank you, read more

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First time going to this place. I searched up a dumpling place near by & this place come. It was so simple to place an order over the phone & pick up. Plus the service was amazing, everyone was very nice. The place itself is really clean & inviting. We ordered the beef & o ion dumplings to go & they were a hit!! Plus the price was very reasonable. read more

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We always do take out but today we order the same thing.. fried rice , beef dumpling and chicken dumpling and the lady did not even give chili oil and i asked. she does not so pleased to give me one. I said, can i get another one, since i order 3 stuff. She does not look please. I said the other lady always gives two. And she pretend to be busy and just very arrogantly say thank you... and dont even care. Even i say thank you. Very impolite treating regular customer. The other lady who is long hair is very nice and friendly. This lady short kinds red hair. She is here on Sunday April 19 at 6 pm. I hope the owner see this comment and improve customer services. read more

I came back and sadly things have changed for the worse. The water served, tasted terrible. My party detected a foul odor in the restaurant which made for a less than pleasant experience, Customer service could improve. Food was greasy and oilier than ever. I hope they listen to constructive criticism to help get the restaurant back to what it was. Sadly I won't be returning. read more

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This was literally so good, my husband and I are gonna be regulars after this first try! The pork wonton soup was my favorite, super fast service even though it was busy. The food is so authentic & feels like a warm hug, I'm not even tryna be funny. LOVE LOVE!!! read more

Casual dining spot with authentic Chinese food. Their yang chow fried rice is delicious. Dumplings are also above average read more

Great place with friendly service. The place is clean and food is grade A. Dumplings, spring rolls, and all the dishes are solid... definitely worthwhile read more

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Ordered to go, as our friend picked up the food from this place. She stated it looked as though moms and grandma's were cooking the food, which is a plus in my book. Its a sit down joint, not a fast food one, just FYI. We had a cornucopia of offerings, and to be honest all the 6 entrees, and noodles were really good. Very authentic tasting. As far as sit down goes, this has to be one of my favorite chinese places in whittier thus far. Very approved! Must try. read more

Fresh made dumplings and noodles! They had a delicious chewy texture that was the perfect bite! The cucumber appetizer had a cool and fresh bite to it, it had spicy peanuts and although I'm not a fan of savory peanuts, complimented the garlicky cucumbers so well. Lastly, those green beans, oh those green beans... I could eat those all day everyday. They were sautéed with a spicy sausage and garlic, soft texture but still maintaining a good snap, these must have been some kind of magic green beans. So good!!!! The ladies making the dumplings are friendly and the food comes out rather fast. The dining room is kinda modern and very clean. Great spot for dumplings! read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch in Whittier and Dumpling Queen didn't disappoint! We tried the Liang Pi salad, cucumber salad and cabbage and pork dumplings. The dumplings as the restaurants name suggests were the star and were perfectly chewy and crispy with a delicious filling. Loved the garlic soy, chili and sweet chili I believe sauces served on the side. Pretty cool to see them making them fresh from the open kitchen as well! Cucumber and Liang pi were fresh and tasty though my wife thought the Liang pi was a bit sweet for her. (I don't mind though!) Get the dumplings! read more

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The fried rice here is off the hook! I ordered some wontons, dumplings, and green beans they were alm delicious. I highly recommend this place. I ve been to Asia and I would compare it to a place I ate while in China. read more

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Last couple times I've only ordered take out. This is my first time dining in. I noticed the menu items have increased /changed since I came here. They've added a variety of dishes to compliment the food . Their specialty is, of course the dumplings. (House made dumpling skin) However, the new dishes offer a more complete meal experience. Tonight we ordered: (for 4 people) 1. Pan fried dumplings- crispy outside , juicy inside (12pieces) 2. Pork and cabbage steamed dumplings- juicy inside tasty filling (12pieces) 3. Mapo tofu ( mild) -good meat flavor to the sauce base with soft tofu 4. Orange chicken- nice flavor with a bite size of chicken meat 5. Broccoli beef- beef was very tender 6. Scallion pie - thin and crispy ! 7. Noodles w beef- perfectly chewy noodles There was decent amount of food served and although we tried to finish it all ... had to ask for take home containers. I personally am glad additional items were added to the menu. Although the juicy dumplings are great comfort food anytime ! read more

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We wanted dumplings and came across Dumpling Queen. So glad we came. Food was great! Our server was great. The place was empty but don't be fooled. It was close to closing, but they still served with a great attitude. A little quiet but that's not important. Wish I took pictures to post. We ordered spicy wontons, popcorn chicken, shrimp fried rice , walnut dumplings, green beans, and more. Would defiantly come back!! read more

There is a phrase that Chinese people use, "There is Mama's flavor". I use to hear it in food commercials. It's to represent home cook, hearty, comfort food. This is the type of food you will get here. Upon searching for some Chinese dumplings in the area, this new location popped up. Didn't want to drive too far, and wanted something authentic. Luckily, we found this place, located in a unassuming strip mall. Once you step inside, has modern decor, warm low lighting, and the smell of freshly cooked dumplings. This place is priced reasonably for a dozen dumplings between the price $12.99+, other dishes between $7.99-16.99. This time we tried their Shrimp dumplings, Pork dumplings, fried dumplings, Dan Dan noodle, popcorn chicken, Mongolian beef, and Braised string beans. Each dish was just how I remembered eating throughout my life at little eateries in Taiwan. A simple menu, a simple ordering form, but the flavors were anything but simple. I would prefer this place over other local dumpling locations for the fact that the skin was thicker, and it's the Chinese version of dumpling, not the Korean style that you get in La Mirada/Buena Park areas. This is more of a matter of taste, I just prefer this version. The flavors weren't overbearing, tasted fresh, and portions were good. Service was friendly, and quick. There might be a slight English language barrier, but the ladies are sweet and feel like you're being taken care of by your aunties and grandmother. If you want some authentic Chinese dumplings, simple to order, no hassle, no crazy cost. Extra Note : I took the food to-go. Everything was fine, but I think the Fried Dumplings would be better in the restaurant. It still tasted yummy, but it's hard to beat the extra crispiness of this particular dish served right in front of you. read more

Dumpling Queen - Menu with pictures and easy to fill out form to order. - Chinese Near Me - Whittier, California

I'm back with a follow-up because unfortunately, the issues continue. This time it's the condiments -- specifically chili oil and sauces that are essential to enjoying dumplings. For a while, they would simply forget to include them. Annoying, but manageable if you catch it in time. Now they've introduced a new policy where condiments are charged per unit at the point of payment. Fine -- businesses change policies. But what makes this frustrating is that even after charging for them, they still forget to include the items. Being charged for something and then not receiving it is unacceptable. This comes on top of an ongoing issue where the menu keeps changing, causing confusion when ordering, and orders are frequently incorrect. It feels disorganized and poorly executed. The reason we keep coming back is because the food itself is genuinely very good. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. But the front-of-house execution and attention to detail are consistently lacking, and it takes away from the experience every single time. Good food can only carry a place so far. Customer service, accuracy, and basic order fulfillment matter -- especially when you're charging extra for items. I really hope management addresses this, because this place could be great, but right now it's frustrating to support. read more

My favorite restaurant!! We come here so often. These are amazing: cucumber salad, spicy wonton soup, beef and onion dumplings. They treat us so nicely. It's such a hidden gem. I love that you can watch them prepare the dumplings. It makes an awesome dining experience. read more

The food was amazing & the service was quick. Try the beef & broccoli, you won't be disappointed. We can't wait to go back!

This place is amazing! The service is so friendly. The food was so yummy and the salad omg!! Sooooo good! read more

Dumpling Queen - Spicy wontons - Chinese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Food is great, love the service, feels very family oriented. Been here twice and will be going back soon.

This was the second time coming here with my family. We love the food but unfortunately the service is really bad. Very disorganized, they need more help, and customer service skills just aren't there. I sat down for a while and no one came to the table. Finally got up and got menu for myself. Put our order in and everything came out separate over about 30 mins time span. I had asked for steam rice after placing my order and the lady brought it out and we started eating it. About 5 mins later she came to the table and picked up the bowl of rice and took it back. I went and asked why she took it and she said you didn't order it. lol. They brought out all out of meat dishes and then rice like 15 mins later and noodles another 10 mins later. We like the restaurant and just hope they can fix these issues. I don't even know if they see it as a problem because no one apologized or acknowledged the issue. Hope this review helps them improve because otherwise it's a good restaurant. Side note dishes are definitely on the smaller side compared to most Asian restaurants. read more

I've been receiving Yelp recommendations for this spot and decided to stop in. The restaurant was esthetically pleasing and staff polite, friendly, and attentive. It was first time so the hostess that took my order was nice enough to recommend some items. I ended up ordering Pan Fried Pork Dumplings and Yangzhou Fried Rice. Both dishes were incredible and just full of flavors. She also gave me some sauces for the Dumplings that just added another layer of flavors. I'll definitely be back and try other items, this place rocks! read more

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If you're looking for a great dumpling experience, look no further. This is it! Everything is made to order and all delicious! The walnut shrimp is one of the best I have ever tasted! However, they actually use pecans, which for me personally is even better! I could eat a bowl of those pecans separately! lol Service has been great so far. I love that you can see them making dumplings from scratch. Highly recommend read more

Stopped by this place on our walk. Honestly I'm so glad I did. This place does close earlier around 4pm. However, yummy food. We got the chili oil dumplings, Beef onion dumplings , Pan fried chive and shrimp, and orange chicken to play it safe. The food took a while but the waitress primed us as it is made fresh. My fiance and I ordered hungry but it was more than enough and got yummy leftovers. All three were soo good! I would say chili is my favorite but all worth it! Also Orange chicken was crispy and AMAZING! Will be back! read more

Service: 5* Food: 4* Ambiance: 4* Price: 5* Enjoyed lunch here to satisfy my dumpling craving. I ordered the lunch special Dan Dan noodles. My friend ordered the pan fried dumplings. After enjoying, I ordered the sichuan spicy dumplings. The Dan Dan noodles were huge! A great value for the money. Very tasty, flavorful, and filling. I would not call them spicy, but they did have house made chili oil on the table, which helped. My friend said the pan fried dumplings were delicious. Juicy and flavorful. The sichuan dumplings were just okay. Not spicy, but had a good flavor. The server, who appeared to be the son of the dumpling queen, was great. Friendly and very he,Paul. He ran the whole front of house and dining room himself. I will return. read more

Dumpling Queen - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Whittier, California

I don't like leaving bad reviews so here goes. We ordered about 8 dishes tonight (orange chicken, Dan Dan noodles, 2 order of dumplings, fried rice, honey walnut shrimp, beef roll). The portions are more on the small side, and we honestly didn't care for any of the dishes. The Dan Dan noodles esp were almost inedible. They were especially bland and tasted like unsalted butter. The worst I've ever had. The beef roll tasted lukewarm and stale. We all ended up with stomach aches after and were pretty disappointed. Maybe it's because of the area? Regardless we had a lot of leftover food and ended up tossing it. :( Go to San Gabriel or Rowland heights if you want good Asian food. Please do better dumpling queen. read more

Fresh , good size , dumplings & pot stickers - great size ai least a 3-4 dunking into sauce bites - The absolute kicker is there Cucumber Salad !!! Very delicious spices n oils to complement the soaked cucumber with peanuts AND what surprised me the cilantro that pops flavor in your mouth read more

Dumpling Queen - Cucumber Salad - Chinese Near Me - Whittier, California

I'm writing this because I've been here before and used to like it, but my experience today was a letdown. I ordered a grapefruit lemonade for $7 and it tasted like a powdered mix. If it's a mix, that's fine, but for the price I expected something fresher. The bigger problem was the service. When my dish came out, it didn't include utensils. I asked for a fork and the response was "we keep the forks here" in a harsh tone. Then the staff member grabbed a fork container from another table and slammed it down next to me instead of simply bringing me a fork. The attitude was really off-putting and made me feel unwelcome. One more thing: they added $1.99 for rice. That's not a huge charge, but this dish used to come as a meal, and it would be much clearer to price it as a full combo instead of charging separately. Who orders a bowl of orange chicken by itself? Food was okay, but the decline in quality plus the rude service means I probably won't return. read more

We were looking for something different to eat and found this little gem. we ordered the pan fried dumplings which consist of pork & cabbage. The dumplings are made fresh when you order they get a plus for that. We also got vegetable egg rolls and 3 different sauces for the dumplings. We also ordered the beef Dandan noodles it has a creamy sauce my son really enjoyed it. The food came out fast. The service was great and the restaurant was clean. read more

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