This dumpling spot is a gem in South Pasadena. Every time I'm in the area, it's a must-stop for me. The dumplings are consistently flavorful, fresh, and perfectly prepared -- you can truly taste the quality in every bite. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between modern and cozy, with a clean, relaxing atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer. Service is equally impressive -- the staff is attentive, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable without being overbearing. Overall, a standout experience from start to finish. Highly recommend if you're craving top-tier dumplings in a comfortable, well-run setting. They are great for takeout as I did for this nice rainy evening. read more

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I was in the area and found this place on Yelp. Turned out to be a good find. Parking looks like it could be a little rough at busy times, but we showed up a little after lunch and found street parking. We were seated right away. The place is clean and bright. No one was playing anything on their cell phone speakers, which is something that I will leave a restaurant for immediately now. I think restaurants should be mindful of the atmosphere for their guests. The menu was fairly broad, lots of choices of things that were vegetarian. But there was a real lack of dumplings, which the place is named for that didn't contain beef or pork. There was really only one chicken choice, and one veggie. We ordered the Dan Dan noodles which were really good, but the serving size was skimpy. We also ordered the chicken soup dumplings which were very good and the shrimp wontons also really good in a chili oil and soy sauce. The Szechuan spicy chicken was uninspired. Deep fried nuggets of chicken with some szechuan chili powder sprinkled on them. I wouldn't order it again. The scallion pancakes were also good, but were not served with any kind of sauce. Perhaps this is authentic, but I'm used to them having hoisin sauce on the side. Service was attentive and fast. Everything arrived quickly and was hot and well prepared. I would definitely return and try some new things. read more

Found this place close to where we're staying. Never knew South Pas had dumplings. We were glad to arrive and have a table for our larger party. Ordered our staple items. Beef noodle soup (non spicy) 3.5/5 thin noods clean broth, tender beef slices, fresh bok choy Potstickers 4/5 Juicy inside. Great flava Chive & shrimp dumplings steamed 3.5/5 Garlic Green beans 4/5 Addicted to these XLB 3.5/5 Siu Mai 3/5 Rice cake stir fried 4/5 Great wok flava Beer 4/5 Tea drinks 3.5/5 Service 5/5 Sweet things 4/5 Frozen fish green tea ice cream sandwich and comp mini eclairs and cream puffs The food came out fairly consistently to our eating pace. Staff made sure we had everything we needed. This reminded me of homestyle cooking so not a lot of salt or msg, if any, so I appreciated that. Overall, it was a 3.5. read more

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Came here on a rainy day today to pick up some dumplings. This was my first time coming here. Food was not bad but it was annoying to be charged a "take out" fee that was automatically added to my bill. Ordering food that is over $75 for lunch and then having annoying extra fees added leaves a bad taste in my mouth. But the worst part was coming to the car and seeing they hadn't closed the lids properly and all the hot and sour soup had leaked into the plastic bag. Even the vinegar wasn't closed so it leaked into the soup dumplings. Completely disgusted with the service and added garbage fees. I won't be coming back for sure! read more

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Although we drive by here often, this was the first time we've tried this restaurant. We were craving soup dumplings and this one was new to us. Service was excellent! We noted how warmly our server greeted his regular diners. We were seated quickly by a cozy window with a street view and our dumplings came out quickly. They were delicious and hit the spot for us. We ordered both the chicken and pork soup dumplings and really enjoyed the pork ones more. But a favorite for us we're the handmade pan fried pork, shrimp and chive dumplings. We will definitely be back. read more

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I love this dumpling spot...seriously as good as Din Tai Fung and so affordable. All the dumplings are delish and try their fried rice it's so amazing. All in all this is a great local restaurant! read more

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BEST SPOT FOR CHINESE COMFORT FOOD. I've gone to all of the similar type of restaurants in the 626 -- Prince Dumpling, Mr. Dragon Noodle House, P P Pop, but Dumpling Tops is my favorite! The owner (I think) who is the asian man is SO sweet and checks in with every table and seems like the kindest soul. Customer service is 10/10. My go to orders are the pork potstickers, green beans, and the spicy beef noodle soup. The beef noodle soup is SO good and honestly compares to Din Tai Fung's. Noodles are thin and chewy and beef is so tender. The pork potstickers have the crispiest top and juiciest soup and pork inside. The green beans are also cooked to perfection, seasoned with lots of garlic. Please show this restaurant more love if you're ever in South Pas or the SGV! I love hole in the wall spots like these that are not overhyped. Has such a homey vibe too it inside too and is super super clean. 10/10 spot if you want authentic Chinese comfort food! read more

Dumpling Tops - beef noodle soup, pork potstickers, green beans - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I thought it was nice to have a highly rated Chinese restaurant outside of the typical 626 areas and wanted to check them out. Ordered some takeout for lunch on a Saturday. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The beef noodle soup was super salty. It was so salty that I had to dilute it with hot water; it was otherwise inedible. The spicy pork wontons were wrapped in thick dumpling wrappers instead of the typical thin wonton skins. Very strange and way too thick. I ended up tossing most of it. The scallion pancakes were thin but flavorless. Perhaps they could've used some of that salt in the beef noodle soup. It also lacked a bit of the airiness in a properly fried pancake. The hargow and shumai were decent tho. I would perhaps be happy to see a place like this somewhere like Pittsburgh where legitimate Chinese food is scarce; but, not in the 626 areas read more

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The spicy beef noodle soup is bomb ! The meat is always tender and flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I ordered fried tofu and it came with some chopped chilies to spice it up, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The waiter was very attentive and would check on the customers /and make conversations. The restaurant looks clean and has plenty of light coming through the windows. read more

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Was on the 210 freeway and looked up dumplings, this place was recommended and had tons of great reviews so we gave it a try last night! Service was amazing, our servers were kind and continuously checking to see if there was anything we needed. We went closer to their closing time so the restaurant was empty, which at first made me think it wasn't a good sign but luckily the reviews were right and our experience was great as well as the food. Restaurant was clean, restrooms were also very clean. Pork Soup Dumplings 10/10 Spicy Wontons 10/10 Orange Chicken with side of rice 10/10 Cucumber Salad 10/10 Pork shrimp with chive dumplings 10/10 I liked how the soup dumplings were a little smaller than usual which made it a little easier to eat :) Overall very delicious and we will be back read more

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Very friendly and attentive staff, super clean and pleasant atmosphere. Service was fast, and good came out hot and looks appetizing. read more

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Dumplings with a view is a good idea. I had: 1. Pork soup dumpling 2. Seafood noodles 3. Pork and shrimp dumplings 4. Walnut shrimp 5. Custard buns 6. Milk tea read more

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Good food here and nice service. The restaurant is also very clean, we love coming here to dine in and also to get takeout.

Ordered delivery from Dumpling Tops and overall had a good experience. The food arrived well packaged and still enjoyable. We ordered a mix of dishes including the organic chicken soup dumplings, orange chicken, scallion pancake, pineapple chicken fried rice, and passionfruit green iced tea. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying, especially for delivery. A solid option when you're craving comforting, familiar dishes delivered to your door. read more

I was really surprised to find good dumplings in South Pasadena! I got the pork soup dumplings, shrimp and chive potstickers, spicy beef noodle soup and shumai, and everything overall was really well made. I think my favorite would have to be the potstickers, because what I loved was that you couldn't really taste the chives (I love shrimp, but not chives) and the shrimp flavor really stood out. The soup dumplings were good, but not for the price. At $14 for 8 pieces when at most places it's under $10, I expected more. The good thing is that none of the skin broke and the soup was pretty substantial, but the skin wasn't as silky and the filling wasn't packed with a lot of flavor. I'd maybe get this again, but it wouldn't be my first choice. Beef chunks in the beef noodle soup were better than most of the ones I've had. Overall, the soup wasn't that salty, but I think there was a bit too much chili oil in this that it really influenced the texture of the soup. The shumai also tasted really clean, and I liked that it wasn't overly oily compared to alot of other shumai I've had in the past. I got the passion fruit green tea as well and really enjoyed it. It wasn't too sweet nor artificial tasting. read more

What a cute spot in south Pasadena. This area needed a dim sum spot. Welcomed as soon as we entered and seated immediately. We just wanted some basic items like the onion pancake and sweet and sour pork. Pork was amazing! Some meaty bones and some not so much. Pan fried dumplings hit the spot and the cucumber salad was crunchy and garlicky. This was just the perfect meal when you're not starving! Going to recommend and return to try other items! read more

Loved it!! A friend had a birthday party there and it was so good I took my son! Cucumber salad was soooo good! Refreshing and crispy! Beef rolls and beef noodle soup were a hit!! Scallion pancakes weren't bad! Spicy pork dumplings were similar to DTF! Don't sleep on Dumpling Tops! It's worth a try!! read more

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This restaurant is called dumpling tops but I think their noodles are the best dishes to order. I had the lobster tail noodles, which was only $20 a bowl but it has a lobster tail, well-cooked vegetables and a real lot of noodles. The broth was very thick, it's the tonkutsu-style thickness. Noodles are very chewy and yummy. It's better than most noodle places. I had XLB and buns too, but I think they're average. Half of the 8 XLBs I had had their soup leaked onto the steaming plate. The bun's filling was a small portion. The veggie dumplings were quite good, though. It's fresh and delicious. Friendly and very quick service! Good vibes in the afternoon. They have parking at the back on Hope St passing a small alley (not the parking lot on Fair Oaks Ave). read more

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Small Dog Friendly! The main reason we paid a visit to Dumpling Tops was because one of our friends had a dog (who is really well behaved). We had came from a 6 mile run and were starved! Dumpling Tops had a wide variety of Chinese/Taiwanese dishes. The staff were friendly and very accomodating. The noodle dishes were okay. I thought the noodles were a little too soft but the flavor was good. It's more mild and tamed than other places I've tried - but it gives a home cook feel. I think the winning dishes for me were the pan fried pork dumplings and beef roll. They had such a hearty mouth feel and gave a satisfying bite - a mix of crispy, crunchy and chewy texture between the pan fried dough and meaty filling. Definitely a place you should check out if you're in the South Pasadena area. read more

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First time here for me, the cucumber salad was sweet but addicting, different than what I'm used to. The spicy beef noodle soup was very good, love the broth. The pork dumplings were good just needed a dipping sauce. Service was good. Love that it's close to home. read more

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This is a family staple! Soup dumplings are delicious as is the Dan Dan noodles. Amazing assortment of teas as well!

Parking: street parking and I believe a parking lot. Surprisingly easy for when I went, it is on the corner of a very busy intersection so your mileage may very. Service was really good, quick and got our orders fast. I never had to ask for water, they just kept filling it up, very thankful. The beef cubes were delicious I enjoyed them so much they are also a lot more than what I usually get at other locations. Noodle soup was also delicious and plentiful. Only downside was that I had to order rice separately but it's a good treat once in a while. Will definitely come back. The restaurant itself is well spaced, booths are the usual back to back, but theres plenty of walking space and doesn't feel crowded read more

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Just moved to South Pasadena from Alhambra, and found my go to dumpling spot! Service and food were both amazing. Food - 5/5 - we ordered the beef noodle soup, which was so incredible, the har gow which is probably better than any har gow I have had in Alhambra, the pork soup dumplings which were unreal, the shu mai which was pretty good, and the cheesecake. Everything was so tasty! The cheesecake dessert comes with one tiny piece of green tea cheesecake, and a bigger piece of some sort of chocolate cake (not cheesecake). The service - 5/5 - was friendly, attentive, and quick! Parking - street parking or parking in the rear but it was full around 7pm on a rainy friday Walked in and didn't have to wait, so that was a plus! Will definitely be returning! read more

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We ordered three dishes and give them all 5 stars. The lobster noodle soup was tasty and you get a whole lobster. The beef roll had a good amount of beef & the pan fried dumplings had a nice light crunch. The place is clean, but not really a date night restaurant. More like a regular night dinner place. The servers were great... but then... they're not very busy to start with. Hope their business picks up coz we would love to keep coming back. read more

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Service is decent. Place is ok, difficult to find parking. The dumplings were actually the worst thing we ordered. Clearly frozen heated up and didnt taste food at all. But the fish golsen soup dish was good, as was the dan dan with chicken. The bunny bun was a joke. Prices are good though. read more

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HIDDEN GEM in the San Gabriel Valley The food was absolutely delicious, rich and flavorsome!! Shareable dishes are delightful for the whole group!! Vegan options available! What we tried: BBQ buns Pork soup dumplings Vegan dumplings Vegan udon noodles (MUST-TRY) House Special Filet Mignon Cubes (MUST-TRY) Beef Noodle Soup Cartoon red bean buns Definitely worth a visit!! read more

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Their dumplings are delicious. I also ordered the rice cake but it is not to my liking - perhaps it was a takeout and the quality affected after a few hours. Will be back to try out other items. read more

3.5 : If I come back here, it would either be to get their passion fruit green tea (loved it!) or to try a different menu item. I visited on a Saturday afternoon, and there were only about three other tables occupied. There was nice natural lighting which I personally like. My order was taken and served quickly. The spicy beef noodle soup was good, but it felt like the broth was missing something I couldn't quite pinpoint. It definitely needed stronger spice, but the noodles were great and the cilantro was a bit overpowering. read more

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Love coming here. Food is always great and the staff is friendly and patient. Designated parking in back. read more

Dumpling Tops - Beef rib noodles, cucumber salad, beef noodles, beef and broccoli. We love beef! - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Yummy little Chinese restaurant in south Pasadena that offers more than just dumplings! I was quickly seated when I entered (around when they opened so not too many customers yet!). Their menu offers noodle (stir fry and soup based), fried rice, and platters of stir fry protein and greens! I came here with my friend and we were able to quickly place an order for the steamed soups dumplings and pan fried potstickers as we know those items usually take a bit longer. After we studied the menu, we place the rest of our order and the timing was perfect. The stir fry dishes and beef noodle soup came out so quickly! It has a nice decor that offers customers to have conversations while enjoying delicious food. I think the portions are reasonable. The flavor profile was great for all the dishes- I would come back here to enjoy a meal with my friends again! read more

Very friendly service. They even offer kid menu and cute character buns which were perfect for families with kids. Noodles were tasty but their house made soup dumplings were the true stars. You can even see into the kitchen where the staffs are hard at work making them by hands! read more

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Dumpling Tops is probably our favorite Chinese restaurant in Pasadena. Their noodles are especially delicious here and so are the xiao long baos! I highly recommend this place! read more

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Great customer service and very delicious food. I definitely recommend stopping by I like the dan dan noodles and the soup dumplings. The food came out fast too. We also got the cucumber salad. Overall, 4/5 read more

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I decided to take a break from the usuals and try something new yesterday. Dumpling Tops in South Pasadena caught my interest one day so I told myself to give it a try. It did not disappoint-first off the owner introduced himself and shook our hands and told us a lot of people who come here become regulars. That was a great sign. The ambiance of the restaurant was very clean and well up kept and we felt welcomed and comfortable going in. I told him that we were going to order several items to get the feel of the food available. The beef rib noodle soup was off the chart, you guys! Fall off the bone tender and perfectly spiced! We ordered siu mai and my wife loved them. The "beef pancake roll" was super tasty (although I do admit I ate that at home as a leftover because I was full) and I also got the pork soup dumplings because I love pork soup dumplings--they were excellent. They didn't have Tsingtao beer at the time so I settled for Kirin which was fine. We were very impressed with the place, they had ample seating and service was on point. 5 star definitely recommend, and we are absolutely going to be regulars now! read more

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Wow. This place is legit for South Pas. Finally somewhere that actually has good food and Asian nonetheless. Went in for a solo lunch to get my beef dumpling soup craving satiated. Again, I'm very surprised on how authentic it tasted for a little small town. The soup was rich and had a delicious umami taste with a kick of spice. I think the broth is taste easier than Joy or Pine and Crane. They only have the thin noodle option would be nice if they had the thick noodle option and the mustard green option. A little more cilantro on top would make it great also. But to not have to make the trek all the way to Corner Beef or Dai Ho is awesome. Cucumber salad was crisp, garlic, and yummy. Remember, prices are much better if you go and dine in versus order online Will definitely be back with the family to try all the other yummy options So happy to have this as a go to Asian option in South Pas! read more

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The food was great. We especially liked the cold beef roll. Service was excellent. The manager/owner there was on top of things and made sure to ask us how we liked the feed. I'm not Chinese, so I won't comment on authenticity, but the food was well made and tasty. Nothing was run-of-the-mill or over-sauced. Parking was easy in the lots behind the restaurant. I wish the interior was less spare. read more

Finally got to check out dumpling tops last night. I wasn't very hungry but the pork shrimp and chive potstickers were so good that I ate them all lol The soup dumplings were good too. The green beans were ok but I wished they were a little bit crunchier. The restaurant is nice and clean and wasn't too busy. There is a small parking lot in the back (parking lot entrance is on Hope Street) but you can also find street parking if you go back a block or two read more

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My first time here and the manager or owner was very nice and suggested some good food. Definitely I want to come Back and try other things! This was a great lunch stop for me and as I was in a hurry I appreciated the quick service and delivery of good food! Yay read more

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I went here on Feb 16 for a late lunch with my mom, grandma, uncle and aunt. We ordered bunch of food. It was very good. We left feeling full. Servers were great, they checked on us frequently and refilled our glasses. Not that many people dined in. My favorite dish was the garlic pork ribs. They were so tasty, a bit crunchy and juicy. The eggroll was crunchy and hot. I love the ambiance, there was K-pop music playing. It was well lit and clean. read more

Dumpling Tops - Garlic pork ribs - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Pasadena, California

It's is a very nice place with a good vibe, good food and hardly any wait. All the staff are really friendly I Will rate 5 stars. Recommend for someone who likes good food and calm vibes. read more