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    Dumpling U

    4.4 (308 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Garlic noodles with chicken
    Maria P.

    My family and I went to Dumpling U for our friends graduation celebration, and we are so happy we did! This restaurant was 10/10, the food was amazing, the service was spectacular, and the environment was friendly and welcoming. Big shout out to Jocelyn for the amazing service!

    Shanghai Noodles
    Jamie T.

    I decided to try the new restaurant after hearing great things about their beef rolls. The pork soup dumplings, however, were a bit disappointing. The dough was undercooked in spots, still white even after steaming. I'd suggest skipping the spicy pork soup dumplings--they tasted like raw gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) was added directly to the pork filling, which was a bit overwhelming. The Shanghai noodles also missed the mark. The dish was dominated by pepper--either black or white--and came out very spicy. The pepper aroma was so strong it overpowered everything else. On the brighter side, I spoke to neighboring tables, and many enjoyed the fried rice and buns. Service was attentive, and there can sometimes be a wait for seating, so make sure to sign in on the waitlist. Parking is limited, so I'd recommend carpooling or being patient while searching for a spot. Overall, some hits and some misses, but there are a few standout dishes worth trying.

    Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings
    Michelle C.

    We have been wanting to try Dumpling U ever since they opened recently and were honestly impressed with how quick and satisfying the whole experience was. All of our food came out within about 5 minutes of ordering, which was impressive given how much we had ordered. We ordered a mix of dishes to try a little bit of everything. The House Special Beef Roll was a standout, crispy with a really nice beef-forward flavor that made it super satisfying and how I remember it tasting growing up. The classic Pork Soup Dumplings were decent, though the wrapper was a bit on the thicker side, and I felt like the pork filling could've used a little more seasoning to really enhance the flavor. The Pan-Fried Pork Buns were great, and I appreciated the heads-up from the staff that they come out piping hot and can squirt juice if you bite in too fast (they weren't kidding). Even better, they held up surprisingly well when reheated the next day. We also got the Dry Fried String Beans, which were super fragrant and flavorful, though just slightly on the salty side. The Honey Walnut Shrimp had huge pieces of shrimp with an extra crunchy coating, definitely a must order. And of course, can't go wrong with a side of white rice to have as a base for all our dishes. Overall, a great spot with fast service and a good variety of dishes. I'd definitely come back again and would recommend to anyone wanting to have authentic Chinese food.

    Cucumber Salad
    Cindy S.

    Walked in and felt like I was in the Bay Area--simple modern interior, clean and bright. Loved being able to watch the dumplings get made by hand. Food was really good--best soup dumplings I've found in Fresno. Favorite dish was the spicy wontons. The scallion pancakes were very thin and crispy. I liked how they used udon noodles for the garlic noodle dish although I felt like the dish needed some veggies. Great looking menu with many things to go back and try. Service was friendly and easy going and extremely fast. Great if you are in a hurry but still want to sit down. Paid the bill at the counter and had to wait awhile for people placing to go orders. Plan accordingly.

    Where are the magic happens!
    Mary Jo T.

    We went back during 'opening day'' to dine in. This is what we ordered; Honey Walnut Shrimp- very tasty! Wonton Soup- Pork wontons in a small amount of pork broth. I prefer chicken broth with LOTS of vegetables. This bowl had one or two pieces of seaweed in it. . . Eh. Har Gow; - Very good. The thinnest noodle I have seen YET for Har Gow! It had 'pin-tuck pleats' of noodle on top! (HOW do they DO that)?! Shrimp Fried rice- Delicious! Has a nice smoky (wok hei) flavor to it! Taro ice cream- Also delicious! I like their decor, dishes, blue and white condiment trays, staff and side room seating. But the combination of HYPER techno/rap music that was loudly playing, WRECKED THE ENVIRONMENT! I was looking at weary customers coming in from working all day, and small families just trying to have a peaceful meal. It's hard to have a conversation and relax when intrusive music is pounding your head. . . My question always is; is this music for the staff in the back? Or the customers in front? Next time will be takeout.

    Shannon S.

    I really wanted to like Dumpling U. With all the hype, I guess I had pretty high expectations. We went on a Saturday evening and were seated quickly. Our server was very friendly and helpful. We ordered two baskets of the pork soup dumplings, cucumber salad, chicken fried rice, sichuan won tons then ordered the strawberry crepe cake, strawberry mochi ice cream, and custard buns for dessert. Pork Soup Dumplings: 7/10, they were good but not the best. The flavor seemed off, I don't know how to describe it. Cucumber Salad: 3/10, the cucumber had an odd texture and tasted like watermelon rind. The sauce and spice level were nice. Chicken Fried Rice: 6/10, it seemed oily and had an odd aftertaste. Sichuan Style Wontons: 8/10, I liked these the most but they still had an odd flavor, same as the soup dumplings. All of the desserts were good. Crepe Cake: 8/10, very light. Tasted like strawberry ice cream. Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream: This came on a plate with two mochis cut in half. I didn't have any but my son said they were yummy. Custard Buns: 9/10, these caught us off guard because they are custard but tasted like coconut. I do recommend these because they are fun for the kiddos. By the time we were finished up eating, the place was pretty packed and got a bit warm and loud. I might give them another try in a few months to see if anything has changed with the Yelp feedback.

    Scallion pancake, pork XLB, stir fry green beans and chicken potstickers.
    Jules C.

    Really wanted to love this place but they got the quality and the flavors all wrong. Starting the with XLB pork and crab - very bad flavor, low quality pork - with way too much fat. I know soup dumplings have fat but the soup pouring out of these is water mixed with lowest quality ground pork and the flavor is very off putting. The green beans tasted like the propane from the wok they cooked them on and the scallion pancake was super dry - they don't have proper napkins so I was forced to use 20 cocktail napkins as a substitute and they did not pack my to go box or ask if I wanted sides of sauce to go with my leftovers. Do better, sorry.

    Shanghai Noodles and Green Beans
    Lily S.

    Dumplings seem to be the new hot food in Fresno! We drove by this place for a couple of weeks before finally stopping by. The inside is pretty small, but nicely decorated. We came by on a weekday around 6pm and were seated immediately as a party of 4. The place filled up quickly and it was a full house by 7pm. Our server was nice and attentive. The menu was a good size with a variety of items. We decided to order the Shanghai noodles, green beans, sichuan spicy wontons, pork soup dumplings, spicy pork dumplings, and braised beef noodle soup. Everything looked great, but unfortunately, nothing stood out. It all just tasted okay. The biggest disappointments were the Shanghai noodles and the soup dumplings. The noodles were completely bland and the soup dumplings may or may not have been undercooked. The pork was pretty pink and turned us off. The best item for me was the sichuan spicy wontons. They had decent flavor and were cooked well. Overall, I'm not sure we'd be back. They did still have signs up that they were in a soft opening phase so I may come back for another go to see if they've sorted everything out.

    Emily T.

    Dumpling U is the new hotness! My husband and I came around 630 on Saturday and the restaurant was packed! We had to wait about 45 minutes before seated. Pro-tip for the future is to join the wait-list on Yelp ahead of time. Dumpling U is a small chain and we're so thrilled to have another noodle and dumpling option in Fresno. For just the 2 of us, we ordered seafood Shanghai noodle, chili wontons, and crab/pork xiao long bao. Everything was really tasty, with my favorite being the Shanghai noodle. Part of it is nostalgia for me-- that fat noodle well-flavored with that perfect soy sauce color and fresh seafood (bay scallops, shrimp, and squid). The chili wontons were a close second, filled with pork and shrimp and drenched in chili oil. The XLB was a bit lacking in crab flavor and also has a thicker wrapping than usual. If you let sit for too long (like 10-15 minutes), the wrapper dries out a bit. Stellar food! Tasty and can't wait to come back!

    Jasmine R.

    So good! Really enjoyed it, and food came out very quickly and hot! Our server Cody was super nice! Everything was clean and nice!

    Scallion pancake
    Victoria B.

    Ambiance & service were fine. ORDER: Soup Dumplings (good, nicely soupy. $15 for 8) Char siu bao (ok, but not special. $11 for 3, pricey) Golden Shrimp Balls (very tasty & crispy. $13 for 3 a bit pricey) Pork shu mai (flat out bland, tough, & disappointing. $9 for 4, pricey) Scallion pancake (good, but basic & small. $9, pricey) Garlic Bok Choy (average. $14, pricey) Pan fried dumplings (good. $14 for 8) Pan fried pork buns (didn't eat yet, took home. Arrived really late. $15 for 6) $107 later (before tip) & I wasn't impressed & felt like my money was better spent at their competitor, Jingle Bao. JB is a slight bit cheaper (almost negligible) but quality, flavors & ambiance were better. Their garlic bok choy was more garlicky ($1 cheaper), soup dumplings were just a bit better, scallion pancake was the same ($1 cheaper), etc. This was definitely fine, but the value isn't there. Jingle Bao will get my business again.

    Martin H.

    The flavors are BOMB. Crab soup dumplings and pan fried buns were amazing. Will return time and time again. Especially for some garlic noodles

    Cha Siu Fried Rice
    Christine F.

    This place honestly surprised me considering it's been popping all over my TikTok! We ordered the Cheese Wontons, Garlic Broccoli, Pork XLB, Beef Roll, Sichuan Wonton, and Cha Siu Fried Rice. This was definitely enough food for a party of 4! I personally loved the Pork XLBs. I felt like the Sichuan Wontons could be spicier and maybe adding a Mala kick to it would make me want it more. Beef Roll is pretty good but more in the drier side so maybe a bit more sauce would be better. The cha siu fried rice and cheese wontons were pretty good. I grew up eating these so not much really stood out. The garlic broccoli took me by surprise! We got it as a fiber dish but I really love how umami it was plus the texture of the broccoli was soft yet crunchy. Overall, pretty good! I would personally just get the XLBs but would love to try other items next time!

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    Tsing Tao Chinese Restaurant

    4.0(338 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    We've been coming to this restaurant for 15 years. Food is always excellent and the service is…read moreoutstanding.

    The food the service, and the atmosph,ere were all wonderful!…read more My husband and I both had The family dinner but with different entrees. The family dinner comes with a bowl of sizzling rice soup, An egg roll a pot sticker and foil wrapped chicken. My entree was crispy beef and my husband's entree was Kung pao chicken. Start off the soup was very flavorful, Definitely not your ordinary soup that you would find in the most places to start. The egg roll was a straight veggie roll but it was crispy and flavorful. The pot sticker was probably one of the best I've had in town, The wrapper was not too thick, Silky, Slightly crispy, And the filling was light and delicious not heavy. The Foil wrapped chicken Was different than any other place in that it was lighter and not overburdened with a salty sauce. As far as the entrees, My crispy beef was amazing, So crispy, With a delicious sauce. My husband's Kung pao chicken was so tasty, Everything was fresh and the chicken was not dry. The only downside to our entrees was that they were listed as spicy, But I think you have to ask for really spicy if you look like you can't handle it or something I don't know it just wasn't spicy at all. But we will definitely return and maybe ask for real spicy next time LOL.

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    China Station Food To Go

    4.5(253 reviews)
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    Updating my review from 2 years ago. I've visited a few times since. My recent experience was Eve…read moreof NYE. I was looking to cater food for NYE party. I called them the day before I needed the trays. The lady I spoke to was so kind and accommodating she said it was never too late to place an order. I ordered half tray of broccoli beef and one veggie chow mein she gave me my price after tax and gave me the option to pay in person or over the phone. The day of pick up was NYE 5pm my husband was the one who picked up my order under my name. He arrived promptly at 5pm and said the food wasn't ready 5mins after 5pm he said he was about to leave. Literally a 16min drive from the restaurant to my house then another 14min drive to the Nye party we were attending. Upon arrival the food was still piping hot, it smelled AMAZING and they gave sooooo much food!!! It was nearly packed in trays with foil in a box and the food was piled high. I did notice that the veggie chow mein I had ordered was a combo-chicken, beef, shrimp and veggie, no biggie!!! But the food was delicious as always!!! There was so much leftovers. I would definitely use them again for my catering needs.

    I just read my friend Jozel R.'s review, and I completely agree -- this place really is a hidden…read moregem. There is finally a reasonably priced Chinese take-out option in town that I actually like. The Mongolian Beef featured tender, flavorful slices of meat paired with crisp, plentiful vegetables. The sauce complemented the dish rather than overwhelming it, and it was not overly greasy. The Garlic Chicken was also good, coated in a savory, slightly sweet soy glaze. The meat was soft and perfectly cooked, again accompanied by fresh, crunchy vegetables. Many of the dishes here are authentically Cantonese-style: savory, built around fresh ingredients, lightly sauced, and never excessively oily. Portions are generous as well. This stands in stark contrast to many other Chinese take-out spots I have tried, where the food leans salty, oversauced, and made with cheaper ingredients -- and becomes practically inedible once it cools down. Judging by the simple décor and limited seating, it is clear this restaurant prioritizes cooking over ambiance. Most customers opt for take-out, which likely helps keep prices affordable. Service is warm and efficient. You are greeted as soon as you walk in, and staff members are ready with ordering help and suggestions. Most lunch plates are $10.25 and come with steamed rice or chow mein, or pork fried rice for an additional $2. Lunch plates are offered daily from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, including weekends. The menu covers a broad range of Cantonese and Szechuan favorites -- Kung Pao Chicken, Walnut Shrimp, General Tao Chicken, Szechuan Beef, chow mein, chow fun, plus several soups and fried rice options. Combination plates start at $12.90, and the family specials (three dishes for $41) are a solid value. All in all, it is a great spot for anyone craving affordable, satisfying Chinese food -- especially students and anyone on a tight budget.

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    4.0(135 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    I was craving orange chicken the other night, so we decided to try Moy's at Ashlan and Fresno. It…read morehad been quite a while since we'd eaten there. We were greeted and seated right away and our drink orders were taken. Our server was very nice and friendly. The restaurant had a few other patrons there when we arrived, and there were a couple tables needing to be cleared. We ended up ordering two of the family dinners and an order of orange chicken. The appetizer with egg rolls and chicken wings was really good. We liked the pork fried rice. The pork chow mein had tons of bean sprouts on top of the noodles. Way more bean sprouts (which we don't care for) than pan fried noodles. I didn't really care for the orange chicken. The meat was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit too mild for my taste. We had good service throughout our meal, with check ins and drink refills. Lots of food and enough leftovers for two more dinners.

    Walked in here for dine-in because Noodle-Q next door was closed and didn't feel like driving…read moresomewhere else. Didn't have high expectations since it was mid-dinner time and the entire dining room was empty. It looked run-down, but we noticed they were handling a lot of delivery and pickup orders, and the phone rang frequently. Service was good but somewhat slow; it seemed they prioritize online and phone orders. I ordered the Ginger Chicken, and the portions are huge. They also bring a small complimentary soup, and I believe they make the noodles from scratch in-house. The chicken had real slices of ginger and was very tasty. I'd go back again. Don't let the strange area or the weird ambiance stop you. The food is good. Just don't go in expecting perfection, and you'll enjoy it.

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