I never disliked Northern Cafe, which used to be here, but I like Dumpling Wei so much better. Been here twice now. Their servers/cashiers are so so friendly. Their duck rolls could use a little more sauce, but I'm just amazed that they serve duck rolls at all, in a sea of these types of Chinese restos akin to Dan, DTF, Northern Cafe, etc, most of whom only serve beef rolls. For the carb-avoidant, they offer gluten free noodle options *and* noodle-free beef stews. The beef stew was so so filling, so good. The beef was not quiiite as tender as when I'd tried their beef noodle soup the first time, but definitely not inedibly dry. On a scale of 0 (dry, rubbery trash) to 10 (tender, melt-in-your-mouth transcendence to another dimension), the beef in the BNS was an 8, the beef in the beef stew was a 7. Not bad! Self-service pack-to-go station for convenience. Don't forget to sign up for their rewards program if you plan to frequent this place more regularly. Price is just right. Parking is easy and free in the lot off Brockton/Wilshire. Space is so much brighter, cleaner, more modern. read more

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As in many locations in Southern California, this Brentwood location, once a Northern Cafe is now Dumpling Wei. I ordered the beef roll which is one of my favorites and hard to find outside of the San Gabriel Valley. It was not the best beef roll that I have had, but it was still very good. The beef could have been a bit warmer, but the flavor profile was as expected. With my beef Roll, I had the their Thai milk tea. The Thai ice tea was weak and light in flavor. Service was good. You order at the counter and they serve you when your order is ready. Parking was easy, covered, and free in the structure that also services Total Wines. Overall, I enjoyed my quick lunch and will come back to try some of their other menu items. read more

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This is a story about a UCLA alum revisiting the Brentwood area and discovering a newly opened, authentic Chinese restaurant! Dumpling Wei, a women and AAPI-owned spot, serves both traditional Chinese dishes and Chinese-American favorites. We loved their dumpling series, including beef roll, potstickers, and, of course, xiao long bao - so juicy! Definitely a quick, delicious bite for fellow Bruins. Other favorites include noodle dishes like golden beef belly noodles and fried noodles, with both spicy and non-spicy options to satisfy every palate. Don't miss the wontons in chili oil and the hand-pulled pancake with lamb - absolute must-tries! IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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Everything we ordered hit! The pork xiaolongbao were juicy and packed with flavor, the pork wontons in chili oil had the perfect kick, and the cold cucumber with chili oil is a must-try. We also loved the crispy chili chicken with rice, beef roll, hand-pulled lamb pancake, and golden belly beef noodle soup, so comforting and satisfying. Portions are generous, the staff is friendly, and the vibe is casual but welcoming. If you're a dumpling or noodle lover, this place needs to be on your list! read more

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By far the best dumplings I've ever had! I also got the fish stew that was a little spicy but fantastic I took the leftovers home and ate it the next day! read more

Wow, delicious dim sum- my favorites were the beef rolls and spicy pork dumplings. Everything was delicious and the service was great . Parking easy on the street or garage. read more

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The food was amazing! The garlic was perfect! We tried so many dishes. The quality of the food is very good! Everything was fresh and was made when we ordered. I really cant tell you what was my favorite because they were all so good! I was really happy with how juicy the dumplings were! And the spicy level was just right! Not dramatic just a perfect hint of spicy! The cucumbers were fresh and a nice palette cleanser to really get the flavor of the next dish! The service was great, you go up to the counter to order and they bring you the food to your table. Highly recommend it! read more

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I WAS SERVED RAW, UNCOOKED SHRIMP AND NOW HAVE FOOD POISONING. Placed a takeout order here. Once I got home I ate a dumpling that was super cold. On my second dumpling, I realized that the shrimp inside was RAW. Completely grey and raw. None of the dumplings I was given were cooked at all. The wrapper was uncooked, shrimp uncooked. The manager Jatzi was apologetic on the phone but there's no changing the fact that I was given uncooked food. I now have food poisoning from eating the raw shrimp that was given to me. Beware of this place, if you dine here, make sure you check if your food is even cooked. read more

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Pretty good at West LA, comforting my stomach. Like the noodles, beef roll is good too. I will go again for a guick grab

This place has great soup dumplings. The food here is definitely solid and I will be coming back. In addition, all the orders were very nice sized so I ordered too much food for my friend and I. The girl that works here was extremely nice and helpful. She definitely showed concern about how our meal was and taking good care of us. I would definitely give it a try if you're in the area. read more

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Just opened- although the restaurant before this one used to be a different dumpling spot with a similar menu. This one has better options for people who don't eat certain foods - which I was very happy with. They never had chicken for their chili dumplings (only pork), so it was the first thing I ordered, and it was very tasty. A great option for lunch on a workday! I do recommend you call in and order ahead of time for pickup (especially if you're on a time crunch). I waited 15-20 minutes for the 2 items I ordered. 8 out of 10 for me. read more

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Very good, even better than before. Fresh and hot. Friendly staff checked on us. We enjoyed several different dishes including soup dumplings and chicken soup wonton. Green beans were cooked well. Love living a block away. read more

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Really excited to have this addition to Brentwood/WestLA. They have a great menu that mixes some familiar Chinese-American options and some more traditional dishes, like their dumpling options, noodles and their rolls. The first time I came, I ordered the lamb sandwich on the flaky pancake. The lamb was flavorful and I loved the ample amounts of cilantro they include with it. The size of it was very generous! It's definitely a full meal. However, it was very oily. The first half was pretty good. The pancake or bing is very flaky. However, by the time I got to the second half, the bottom of the bing/sandwich was completely soaked in the oil. The second time, I got the lao gan ma noodles. It was very flavorful. I do wish it was a bit spicier, especially since it also includes "lao gan ma" in the name, so I expected some of that chili sauce in it. The noodles remind me of "shanghai fried noodles" with the brown sauce and a decent amount of veggies. I'm excited to come back again to try other items on the menu. Lamb noodles and spicy wontons look really intriguing. read more

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WOW. this place is absolutely delicious! The service was excellent. we asked for recommendations and were so glad we did. We wanted to try as much as possible, so we ordered the cucumber salad, beef rolls, braised beef noodle soup, pork dan dan noodles, and the spicy pork wontons. Everything was amazing. We also tried the green milk tea, which was so good. As a huge tea lover, I really appreciated how fragrant it was, super yummy! Overall, every dish was a hit, but our favorites were definitely the spicy wontons and the beef rolls. We'll absolutely be coming back! read more

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Dumpling Wei is the replacement to the Northern Cafe at this plaza with a more efficient menu that has a lot of the same hits across dumplings and xlb and beef rolls. Interior looks the same too. Beef rolls - a bit lacking in contents so the wrapping comes undone easily. Could use more beef Dry Pot - good flavor and lots of protein. Could be more spicy but nice it comes with white rice. read more

Great Chinese food addition to west LA! The food here is great!! The cucumber salad was garlicky and we added some vinegar into ours. The pork XLB filling was yummy, even if the skin wasn't the thinnest. It's still very tasty though and it's the best XLB we've had in the west side. The hand pulled pancake w/ lamb was HUGE and so delicious! The pancake was hot and flaky, and the lamb was very well seasoned without being salty. But I think what takes the cake here are the noodles. The noodles are super long and the texture is so slippery and bouncy. I kept peering into the kitchen to see if they were pulling noodles from a machine. Both of our noodle dishes were soooo good that I went back to the counter and asked. Apparently they pull the noodles at their other location in Pasadena and get them shipped over. The noodles are a must get here!! The braised beef noodle was so simple but soothing for the soul. We don't drink anymore but the first thing I thought was, "This would be amazing hangover soup." The huge daikon pieces were great and the meat was super tender. The Lao Gan Ma fried noodle with chicken had a thicker noodle that was also sooo good (and was great as leftovers the next day!) The huge thing my man and I noticed was how we didn't feel like crap even after eating SO much. We kept waiting for the food coma to hit us but it never did. They must be using less MSG or something. Nothing was too salty but everything was well seasoned which we HIGHLY appreciated. As for service, this is a order at the counter and a lot of the service is DIY which is probably why the prices are so low. It looked new and clean inside and there are plenty of tables. This is the kind of spot where you serve and clean up after yourself, which I'm sure appeals to college students since the pressure to tip isn't there. Personally we didn't mind it at all. We ordered 5 dishes and two sodas for under $60 which is a steal in this area! Sorry for the shit photos we were so hungry and I didn't even take pictures of it all. This is going to be a staple in our dinner rotations. Hoping they stick around for the long run!! read more

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BF wanted beef roll, and Dumpling Wei came up on the search. Stopped by on Saturday before Noon and was not a very busy place yet. There's a sign at the entrance to tell you this is a counter service place, so order before you sit down. We were checking out the menu and staff came over to greet us. Staff were friendly and checked on us and asked to let them know if we have feed back. Drink menu is only on the counter in front of the register. We had the beef roll, pork Xiao Long Bao and Beef Noodle soup. We liked the taste of all three. BF turned out enjoying the Xiao Long Bao the most. Beef roll took awhile to come out, so I was surprised it was served cold instead of hot, but it was tasty. (I don't think I had cold beef roll before). One suggestion, the pictures of the items should really match the number of serving. Only because most people are more visual (I am guilty of it.) I was expecting 8 Xiao Long Bao instead of 5 like the menu stated. :) read more

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We ordered the Lamb Sliced Noodles, the House Fried Rice, Dan Dan noods with pork and the hand pulled pancake w lamb. All were delicious. Good to know we finally have solid Chinese restaurant in the area. Portion size is generous, price is fair. Don't need drive to Sawtelle's Japan Town to get authentic Chinese food. We ordered take out-the service was efficient and the place was clean. Highly recommend!! read more

Very, very good. We've tried a lot of dishes. Pork Xiao Long Bao (dumplings), Dan Dan noodles, all the soups are excellent, green onion pancakes are tasty and crispy, stirred fry beef with celery, Mapo tofu, and the lambed sliced noodles are unusual and good. The counter staff is always delightful. Dumpling Wei is better and more interesting than Northern Cafe which it replaced and it came to our rescue when the long-standing Seafood Palace at Wilshire and Barrington abruptly closed. It is also reasonably priced and generous in portions. read more

Food was very tasty and promptly delivered by courteous servers . I like dumplings and I've been eating them for about 70 years since I was in Japan in the 50s read more

Ordered through Postmates and was very impressed by Dumpling Wei's wonderful service. We ordered the Dry Chili Spiced Crispy Chicken and Lao Gan Ma Fried Noodles w/ Chicken, which were both so flavorful and had huge portions. They even included a portion of rice to eat with the chicken entree. I was really impressed by the quantity, quality, and service and am looking forward to trying more items on their menu in the near future. read more

Weird place with poor food. I normally love Chinese food. Especially dumplings. But the two different dumplings I had tasted bland to bad. They seemed like they might have been frozen and either microwaved or steamed. Prices were high for the poor quality. Additionally the service was strange. You order from the counter but they deliver food to table. However they also have you bus your table. So they ask for a tip. There are better and more authentic dumplings not too far away. Try those. read more

As close to having something from the San Gabriel Valley without having to cross the 405 from the Westside. The spicy fish fillet soup is very flavorful with many ingredients. A great value too for the portion. Haven't tried the dumplings from this place yet so cannot comment. It's nice to have a decent Chinese food option west of the 405. read more

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This place is so good! Had a craving for dumplings and this did not disappoint at all. The restaurant is very clean and staff is very attentive. It is self serve for your utensils, water, plates, etc. the food came out quickly as prepared. Each dish was so good!! I couldn't even get a picture of the Beef Roll it was gone before I remembered to take one. read more

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I really enjoyed our first lunch with Dumpling Wei! I was there just yesterday and the food was awesome. What I was REALLY impressed with was how they handled a mistake (it was very small). They were on top of it and made it right! More important was that it was a great experience. Friendly staff, good seating and environment, and superb food. The vegetarian dumplings are CRAZY GOOD, too! Thank you, Dumpling Wei !! I will be there many times again! read more

Meh. I might be back to try the beef noodle but maybe not. In 2026, it's pretty much 1 strike and you're out. Kung pao chicken (3/5): decent but not mind blowing. Lao gan noodles (1/5): stomach ache inducing amount of oil, disgusting. Maybe this is acceptable if you're in college but not for anyone with a more experienced palette. Good luck read more

Brentwood / west side needed this so bad!!! Best dumplings and overall best Chinese food in the area by far. Casual cafe vibes, amazing staff, colorful, quick, great prices, and soooo delicious. Look no further for Chinese food in Brentwood / Santa Monica area. This is the place! And also must try their boba tea!! read more

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Delicious Chinese dim sum , great service and reasonable prices. Love this place. Wish this place is in San Diego . I will definitely visit often read more

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Dumpling Wei has gotten better since that last visit in my review above. The sauce for garlic oil chili is again very good; the green beans have decent wok hei; and the hand pulled pancake while lamb, while still exceedingly oily on the bottom (are they draining the lamb on a paper towel b/f assembling?), is at least very tasty. Dan dan noodles are also consistent and solid. The "regular" dumplings are decidedly odd (so odd that I wonder if it's just a dumpling variant to which I've never been exposed), but the XLB are surprisingly decent. Overall, it's good for a local place and hits the spot. Be aware that, if you visit 15 or so minutes before closing, you are limited to-go orders only. read more

Cute, tasty and good value. Wonton soup and lamb sandwich are standouts! Quick service. Great cheap & cheerful place for lunch after UCLA visit (especially if you don't want to deal with Westwood parking - we found street parking very easily). read more

At 4:45pm Came to pick up a delivery order. It wasn't busy at all, but the front staff had zero energy. No greeting, no smile, no life. I said "How are you?" no response. They just asked for the order name and handed me the food. I said "Have a good one" still no response. It's disappointing when unhappy people are put in front-of-house. A little basic politeness goes a long way read more

Got the green beans and pig ear and enjoyed both. Service was friendly and portions were pretty generous for the price. Does take a few minutes to get your order since it's made to order but that's expected if you want fresh food. Place is clean and modern. Carry out was nicely packaged. I'll be coming back when I'm in the area. read more

The dumplings are freshly made, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor. Quick service and a cozy spot make it ideal for lunch or a casual dinner. read more

Did not think the food was that tasty. Beef roll was bland. Dumplings were boring. I like the concept. Hope they can figure it out. read more

Food is very good and so yummy! Very fresh. Service is very good, too! Woo go back!!

Food is great! Service is good. Will come back for sure. Location is close to my place which is perfect.

I love the food and the staff is super friendly. I catch myself craving these excellent Chinese dishes

DELICIOUS !!!!!! & best of all, service is friendly and helpful. Very happy this exists near home.

I'm so glad that this restaurant came to our neighborhood! Really good food, thoughtful menu. A couple of items that cater to the American pallet on the menu like the Kung pao chicken and orange chicken. But the rest of the items are authentic, well done dishes and items. And you can get gluten-free/rice noodles in the soup noodles! We had the xiao long bao dumplings , shrimp pork chive dumplings, beef noodle soup and wonton soup. All great! Quality ingredients and you can tell they put a lot of thought into their menu. Our family is excited to come back and try new items very soon! read more

I genuinely can't remember the last time I felt so disrespected at a restaurant. So much that I created a yelp account strictly to write this review. We placed a to-go order and sat down to wait. Even though the dining room had more than enough empty tables, we were told to leave our seats so they could be used for dine-in guests. Throughout the wait, the cashier/hostess kept giving us looks and gestures that made it very clear we weren't welcome there. When we eventually left 30+ minutes later we noticed she immediately disinfected the chairs we had been sitting in. It was beyond strange. To make the situation worse, the food wasn't even correct. I drove back with the wrong items still in the bag, expecting the issue to be fixed and maybe even an apology. Instead, I was questioned and asked to "prove" it was wrong. Without any apology or acknowledgment of the inconvenience, the replacement food was shoved into the bag and handed back with a "here you go." Mistakes with orders happen, but treating customers like they're an annoyance is unacceptable. For a brand-new restaurant, this level of hostility toward paying customers is not a great way to start. It's sad because we were excited to try this new place after Northern Cafe closed -- but we won't be returning, and I'd strongly suggest others be aware of what they may be walking into. read more