Overall, this cozy place is a good spot for authentic home-style Taiwanese food. I have to also preface that I found a rock in the food. -Garlic pea shoots 5/5, perfect sautéed greens -Pork & crab XLB 5/5, so tender and juicy without excessive grease. Just FYI it is not the typically "soupy" style, the broth is held delicately by the soft filling! -Crab, seafood, pork clay pot 3/5, although very delicious and exquisite delicate flavor, I unfortunately found a rock mid-chew. Thankfully I was eating mindfully and did not bite down hard. Disclaimer: You should always be careful when you eat - accidents happen, so things like hair, bugs, rocks, paper, plastic, or bits of metal just end up in your food sometimes. The service is fine. We did come on a busy Saturday afternoon. This type of restaurant is not one where you should linger and socialize for long, just come fill up and then be on your way lol. We were slowing down on our meal, but there was still like half of the food left, and the waitress still came over with the check when she noticed we weren't eating constantly anymore. Taking it as the trade off for the good prices! read more

Full House Dumpling - Rock found in crab seafood pork claypot (washed and dried it) - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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We decided to come to Full House Dumpling for a dinner on a Friday night. The inside has a line with a divider that's similar one you would often see in Chipotle so our assumption is that it is a takeout like it. However, when we moved toward that direction, the waitress flagged us down and told us it is a sit down restaurant. Odd? Yes. The decor inside is fairly basic but clean, it's like a place you'll go to get your food but not remember the inside very much after you leave. There was no one when we came inside so we got our orders in pretty quick. We ordered: Food - (3 out of 5 stars) 1. Matsuzaka Meat with Garlic Sauce 2. Juicy Pork Dumplings (6 Pieces) 3. Green Onion Pancake with Egg (6 Pieces) 4. Sautéed Plain Asparagus 5. Salted Egg & Yolk with Tofu 6. Prawns Fried Rice 7. Mushu Pork with Egg top While most of the dishes tasted "fine", we could tell that the dishes weren't cooked by a professional chef from Taiwan. The taste are just a little, "off" and on the lighter side of things. While they didn't taste bad, they weren't great either. Service - (4 out of 5 stars) The waitresses were okay, there was no one that particular serves your table. They simply took turns and at times it took us a while to get someone. They were friendly, but it was a little chaotic. All in all, I felt my overall experience was just okay. I think I'll go elsewhere if I want something similar in the future unfortunately... read more

Full House Dumpling - Matsuzaka Meat with Garlic Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Back at one of our favorite Taiwanese restaurant. Got our usual dishes. We came for a later lunch around 1:45pm, so we didn't have to wait. The kitchen closes by 2:20pm as lunch is closed by 2:30pm where you can only get take out. I always have to get the taro clay pot soup with vermicelli noodles, crab, octopus, fish ball, and mushrooms. We always have leftover of the soup and I love it because I can eat another meal out of it later. The soup has lots flavors and my stomach is quite satisfied. Perfect for the winter! The restaurant is also nice and clean and descent size. There is also a cute dumpling statue in the front that you can take a photo with your family if you are visiting from out of town. read more

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Came here to try out their three flavor spicy noodle soup since it's hard to find this dish at restaurants in recent years. Especially good quality that I used to get pre-pandemic days.. unfortunately most of the good ones didn't survive the pandemic and no longer existed. :( It was average in flavor and taste. Also the broth is a little on the thick side and could use more. That said my family loves their XLB and thought it was better than Din Tai Fung. Their beef noodle soup apparently was good too. Ambiance: lots of parking space, clean interior and expedient service. read more

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***literally my mom's favorite restaurant*** OVERALL: No lunch specials. Taiwanese cuisine. Great prices. Edible food with more or less its expected flavor profile. Dishes are often dirty with spots. FOOD: ***you must always order the XLB as it's their specialty*** - their pickled Napa cabbage and soups seems to be rocking as well (their meatballs are homemade) - their sautéed items needs improvement (it's not very authentic or tasty, it's very MSG filled...for example, no cumin seeds in a cumin dish) - string beans aren't the fresh and crisp kind, but the kind of near past old stage SERVICE: Immediately speaks Mandarin. Very to the point. Very attentive. Would subconsciously rush you out when they see you are at your last bite or having a conversation, they will slip the bill on your table. Does not charge for bag or to go containers. AMBIANCE: Lunch does not seem very busy vs dinner and weekends likely due to no lunch specials. Mostly Mandarin speaking folks dining in. Casual. Great for large groups and parties. Located in the newer Newark / Stevenson plaza. Private parking lot. Would I come back? I wouldn't come here if I had a choice, but am frequently dragged here. read more

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Another update. Our family came to visit during Christmas time and they requested to come back here. We actually hadn't planned on coming here when they initially came a couple years ago but we were thwarted at a busier spot so we decided why not bring them to our go-to spot. So it did give them a good impression that they asked to come here again specifically for their Dong po pork with mini buns. So we came again but this time it was packed but we didn't wait too long to get seated. Then it was just a matter of ordering everything and getting all the food. Unfortunately they did mess up one of our orders which has also happened in the past. It's okay. We'll eat anything but it was a bummer though. But the quality has still been pretty much the same. We're still always comparing other places to this spot for the XLBs. There is a bathroom, but there's only one. So if someone is in there for a while, you'll have to wait. It was a bit difficult to brush my teeth in there though. There's also a lot of seating inside of various sizes that can be combined or taken apart depending on your party size which is nice. They're fast with their food so you won't wait long to be fed. Overall, we're still coming back here often whenever we're craving xlbs or just comfort food. read more

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Went with the fam to eat some soup dumplings. Came on a Saturday night, was fairly busy but we were able to be seated quickly. It was pretty crowded but service was good. I definitely see it as a nice casual spot for a cozy meal! We ordered 3 soup dumplings (loofah and shrimp, pork, pork and crab meat), the thin green onion pancakes, shrimp fried rice, and the crab meat seafood combo tofu clay pot. The soup dumplings and green onion pancakes were the standouts--juicy, savory soup dumplings paired with the vinegar ginger sauce were good, and the green onion pancakes were easy to eat, not too thick and still having some crisp to them, with little bits of scallion flavor coming through. Prices were reasonable and portions were filling! Overall, good place for soup dumplings and other Taiwanese dim sum foods. read more

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Been here for a few times. The soup dumplings are always good. We tried all three kinds - the pork, pork & crab, loofah squash & shrimp. Dumping wrapping is thin and each steamer has 6 dumplings. Service is fast. It's nice that there are no bones in the drunken chicken and the three-cup chicken dishes. The fish filet with sweet and sour sauce is a bit strange since they added tomato sauce in it which isn't what we expected. The weekend is pretty busy and expect to wait if you go there around lunch time. Note that you'll need to walk all the way inside towards their counter to put down your name on the waiting list. read more

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Super delicious cabbage and beef with 沙茶 (satay) sauce! Definitely recommend trying their xiao long bao -- that first bite when you sip the soup is so satisfying! read more

Full House Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

Food here is so good, the soup dumplings, pork with bun, green onion pancake. The service was really quick. Good size restaurant for group too, great place for breakfast and lunch, that's why we kept coming back read more

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Came a long way just to check this place out--feels like I stepped on a landmine. Boneless Drunk Chicken - 3/5 Possibly to make the portion look bigger, the restaurant sliced the chicken thigh meat very thin. But this just made the texture unappealing, and it tasted overly salty. Prawns Fried Rice - 3/5 Overall, too salty and greasy. There's a strong soy sauce flavor that becomes overwhelming by the end. After finishing, my mouth felt oddly numb--really unpleasant. Corn Soup - 4/5 The soup was alright, but nothing particularly impressive. Juicy Dumplings with Loofah and Shrimp - 4/5 Unlike traditional soup dumplings, these didn't have much broth inside. Still, the unique combo of loofah and shrimp gave it a fresh and tasty flavor. The ambiance and service were decent, but the flavors weren't good enough to make me want to come back. read more

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I have been very happy with the food here every time I came here. A star is taken out because the waitress placed a wrong order for me, but she didn't offered to replace it with the dish I ordered. Sakura shrimp fried rice is my favorite. It was not too salty and not dry as other restaurants that offered this dish. I also like the dried pickled radish omelet. It was juicy and tasty with rice. Sautéed a-Choy with garlic is good too. I was amazed with a wide range selection of vegetables here. 25 veggies dishes to choose from? I seldom see restaurants with that wide range of selection. Juicy pork dumplings (6 pieces) is not bad, but not the best that I ate before. Yi-lan green onion pancakes (thick 4 pcs) was the wrong order the waitress placed. Since it tasted not bad, I just let it go. :) Overall, I love love love the food here. Hope the server won't give me wrong order again next time. read more

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Pretty solid experience here, it gets pretty busy here during lunch but if you come early enough you'll likely be able to grab a table. Most of the food options are solid, I haven't seen a place with braised beef soup with glass noodles and it's such a delicious dish. If you like the classic noodles, they also have that as an option. They're known for their dumplings and the Xiao Long Bao is delicious, they make sure everyone has ginger, soy sauce and vinegar. It is a bit milder in taste and the skin on the dumplings are on the thicker side. The shumai here doesn't use fish eggs and really well balanced in pork + shrimp. read more

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Awesome food and service, was able to get a table quickly for dinner during the week but it got crowded at around 7 pm. Their dumplings were excellent and full of flavor. We got their juicy pork dumpling, juicy pork dumpling with crab meat, and pork dumpling with shrimp (A1 - A3). Their Sautéed beef with bbq sauce (e2) was also very good. Highly recommend this place! They don't take AMEX FYI. read more

Solid food every time the service can be surface level bare minimum but pleasant. We are consistently trying new things on the menu and always end up having old and new favorites. read more

Not bad braised pork rice !! My daughter loved it !! I got the shrimp soup dumplings was delicious too !! The red beans pancakes is not recommend for to go order !! read more

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Came here with family for lunch. Really solid and delicious Chinese comfort food! My favorite are the beef wraps, since the crunchy and thick green onion pancakes wrapping thin beef slices is such a winner. The soup dumplings are also fantastic! read more

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This place is a rite of passage for experiencing delicious Taiwanese food if you are ever around Fremont! We will make the half-hour drive from the South Bay just to take friends and family who have not yet been graced with this delectable cuisine. On our most recent visit, we ordered the Juicy Pork Dumplings, Tasty TW Ground Pork Rice, Bell Pepper Beef Fried Rice, and Three Cup Chicken Pot. Juicy Pork Dumplings (4/5): These little soup dumplings will bust a tasty load of liquid pork goodness into your mouth on the first bite! Each dumpling packs a surprisingly large amount of soup, and the pork filling itself is seasoned well. The dough is a little too thick, however. Not the best soup dumplings I've ever had, but it's up there. Tasty TW Ground Pork Rice (4/5): This is their braised pork over rice dish, or lu rou fan. The braised ground pork is fatty and tender, with its gluttonous grease leaking all over the rice and blessing each individual grain with its savory essence. Comes with a braised egg too. Bell Pepper Beef Fried Rice (5/5): This is a very well-made fried rice! The rice isn't soggy -- you're able to discern separate grains in your mouth, and it's also savory and seasoned well. The beef isn't chewy, there's a generous amount of eggs, and the bell peppers and onions add the perfect crunch and bite. Three Cup Chicken Pot (5/5): This dish harmonizes flavors of soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger with notes of basil and green onions to create a mouth-watering symphony of chicken! The flavor of the juicy chicken in this dish is legit -- one bite and I'm transported back to my childhood like that scene with Anton Ego in Ratatouille! I'm impressed that the quality of the food here is so high despite the menu being as big as it is. The prices are relatively affordable for the amount and quality of food you get as well! read more

Full House Dumpling - Clockwise from top left: Juicy Pork Dumplings, Bell Pepper w/ Beef Fried Rice, Tasty TW Ground Pork Rice, Three Cup Chicken Pot - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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This restaurant is super solid for Taiwanese dishes! Literally everything we got was super fragrant and delicious. Their soup dumplings were all super juicy, and we got the regular, crab, and loofa shrimp ones. I think they used egg tofu in the salted egg which made it super yummy! The taro rice noodles were a highlight as well. They had squids and the broth was amazingly flavorful. We were able to get refills for broth. I came with a party of 5 on a Saturday lunch and though it was bustling, we were seated immediately. read more

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Reasonably priced in the Bay Area and food was authentic, tasty, and easy to park place.

I was craving Taiwanese food, so I went here for some. The crab xlb was really good! The skin is thin and the inside is filled with broth. The steamed fish dumplings were on the bland side and needed a dipping sauce. They're a good option if you're looking for something light. The braised pork rice was delicious and highly recommend it! It was my favorite and I ended up getting another one. It's tender and has a great flavor. The sauteed string bean with minced pork was decent but nothing special. We just wanted some veggies. This place is in a small plaza with other restaurants and it was quite spacious. It wasn't crowded during the weekday when I visited and the service was fast and nice. read more

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This place is one of my go-tos and does not miss. We always get the pork xlb and the fried egg tofu. The service is fast but one downside is they they don't let you order more after your initial order. This time we tried the crab xlb and it was delicious! The skin was a bit thinner so be careful picking them up! read more

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We had cravings for dumplings and noodle soup. We came in early on a Saturday afternoon at 5pm right as it opens for dinner. Got seated right away before the crowd. Come early as there will be a wait once the crowd settles in during popular hours. There's plenty of parking in a mall shared with several Asian restaurants. The staff were friendly and organized. Dishes were served hot and prompt. We ordered several dishes and thought all were tasty. My favorite was the juicy pork dumplings (8). It was a very pleasant dining experience and well worth the price. We will be back to try more dishes. read more

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The stand out dishes from here are the xlb - has a ton of soup inside it and even when I drop it or poke at it, the skin doesn't break. This is super rare outside of DTF! Their skin is a little thicker but still good! The egg pancake is crispy and yummy with fluffy egg and cheese. The beef noodle was just so so, nothing that stands out really. This place is always crowded so come early if you don't want to wait in line! Must try their xlb! read more

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Quick and delicious lunch that exceeded my expectations. Xialongbao are all over now, but the ones I tried here were above average. Thin skin, pretty decent size, juicy, not too salty. Best ones I've had in a year or two. The pea shoots with garlic were delicious, served hot and fresh, and flavorful without being overly salty. The atmosphere was casual, with full table service and physical menus (which is appreciated). Service was fast, welcoming, efficient. I had a thoroughly enjoyable quick in and out lunch. Come with a group, they did not have too many great options for a solo meal. read more

This place is delicious af. Ate here twice for family birthdays for around 6-8 ppl each time. I especially love their loofah vegetable dish with clams and braised tofu and vegetables! My family likes the xlb, dumplings, beef green onion pancake rolls and potstickers. The soup we got was just okay. I can see myself coming back for more! read more

Ordered a variety of dishes here, most of which I thought were pretty tasty. My favorites were surprisingly the Salted Egg tofu and the sautéed spinach with garlic. The green onion pancakes were pretty tasty too! As for the soup dumplings, they were not too bad but I've definitely had better. For one, most of them didn't seem to pass the leak test. I also noticed they were not as soupy as I'd wish them to be. The vegetarian chow mein is probably a dish I wouldn't get again, as it basically just tasted like dark soy sauce. The noodles were not at all bouncy either. The workers were very friendly and efficient. They cared to ask how the food tasted as well as offered to pack our leftovers. The interior is quite clean and has lots of seating. A pretty comfortable dine-in experience. IG: chelchomps read more

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Very busy hours when we arrived and have to wait to be seated in a line with more than 10 people. Finally got seated after 10 minutes of waiting. We ordered two sets of dumplings-- one with steamed fish and the other for pawns. Each set come with 6 and you eat with vinegar and ginger slice. The taste falls into the original flavor of ingredients without too much added seasonings. It's good for a hot season when you don't want anything heavy. The Taiwanese sesame oil soup with meat is surprisingly good with good portions of meat. It tastes tender and juicy and actually it's not too oily for this sesame oil soup-- we bet they only have a few drops of sesame oil at the top. They have several ginger slices inside the soup and it's not too spicy as the ginger is already well cooked. Lastly we order Napa Cabbage with meatballs soup. The meatballs are tasty with good seasoning. read more

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Ambiance: not exactly table to table but you'll be able to hear next tables conversation. High ceiling. High chairs available and very family friendly. Most dining in were a family with young ones and they even give a colorful kids bowl for them to share your dinner. Service: prompt and friendly. Servers take your order on a tablet. Each person gets a little xlb dipping vinegar dish if you order xlb. Food: came out pretty quick. The pancake was too salty for my liking. Xlb is good, skin wasn't too thick and the juice inside was pretty clear. I forgot what this other dish was called but it's a good one to try! Pan fried egg on top with glass noodles and stir fry veggies in the mix. I believe it was the last item I. The vegetarian section but also had bits of what looked like pork. Or maybe vegan pork, idk but this was flavorful and interesting. Came with a side it tortilla for wrapping but I ate it like a regular noodle dish ;) read more

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I would definitely recommend this dumpling place came here when it just opened, but this restaurant got really busy really fast. we came here during the weekends, we were told no additional order except for rice since they're too busy. Food is really good here. We made two orders of the dumplings and that might be my favorite dish here. Eggplants are a little bit oily, other than that I would recommend everything we ordered. It gets a little bit loud during the lunchtime, but overall it looks pretty clean, also seats are comfortable. read more

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Visited this place twice over the last week. Only drawback is the $25 min charge for credit card. read more

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We visited Full House Dumpling primarily for their xiao long bao, but we were pleasantly surprised by the extensive selection of traditional Taiwanese dishes on their menu. The variety and authenticity of the offerings truly amazed us, and it quickly became evident that this restaurant is a hidden gem for Taiwanese cuisine lovers. We started with the pork xiao long bao, and they did not disappoint. Each dumpling was perfectly wrapped and filled with a generous amount of juicy, flavorful pork. The delicate balance of the thin wrapper and the savory filling made every bite a delightful experience. Next, we tried the beef roll. While the flavors were good, we found it a bit lacking in terms of the amount of beef and vegetables. Additionally, the pancake was slightly too thick for our preference. Despite this, it was still an enjoyable dish and paired well with the other items we ordered. The three cup chicken was a standout. This dish captured the authentic taste of Taiwan with its fragrant, savory, and slightly sweet flavor profile. The chicken was tender and well cooked, with the perfect amount of basil, garlic, and ginger enhancing the dish. One of the highlights of our meal was the garlic stir fried pea shoots. This dish transported us back to Taiwan with its simple yet incredibly flavorful preparation. The pea shoots were fresh and cooked to perfection, retaining their natural crunch and vibrant green color. The garlic added just the right amount of aromatic richness, making it a must order dish. Overall, our meal at Full House Dumpling was a wonderful experience. The authenticity of the dishes, combined with the friendly and attentive service, made for a memorable dining experience. We will definitely be returning to explore more items on their menu and will be recommending this restaurant to our Taiwanese friends and anyone who loves genuine Taiwanese cuisine. Ps, their braised pork over rice is better than a lot of Taiwanese restaurants, you have to try! read more

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Always a solid pick in the area. Wide variety of options and the staff is pretty aware in case you need anything. The xiaolongbao is affordable and quite large so there's a lot of filling. The atmosphere is very open during the day and more lively at night. They're closed on Tuesdays. read more

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Can't believe I have not been here before. The Taiwanese cuisine is authentic and outstanding. Lots of great dishes - everything we ordered was solid. The minced pork over rice, a Taiwanese staple, is a home run. The house special taro rice squid noodle soup is a grand slam - this dish would do well in Taiwan, let alone here in the Bay Area. read more

When a Chinese/Taiwanese restaurant gets 3.5 stars on Yelp, then you know it must be good. Those expecting excellent customer service and doing everything at your beck and call need not come here. Or any other Chinese restaurant then, frankly. Know the assignment when you come here. How to get around it? Look at the menu beforehand and then order right when you get seated. Or just be patient, like every restaurant they're short staffed so understand the situation. Food is tasty! We always get the pickled cabbage warm pot, prawn fried rice, Seafood Tofu XO hot pot, and dumplings. The soup dumplings are fine, there's better ones out there in the Bay Area, but it's good enough to get the job done when we come. We live in Moraga and go out of our way to eat here, so you know it's on the top of our lists. Always comforting food that hits the spot. read more

Full House Dumpling - Pickled Cabbage Warm Pot - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Still so good - Pork XLB and the oh so delish and unique Loofah shrimp dumplings still so BOMB! Green onion pancake with eggs also a must and something new just tried but def. one of my new faves is the Napa Cabbage, Glass Noodles, & Meatball soup!! Great light broth, while glass noodles are cooked perfectly and soaks up the right amount of flavor ++ the house meatballs are so tender and juicy! read more

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My lovely cousin took me out for a belated birthday lunch and shared that this dumpling house came highly recommended by her colleague. We (mostly me) were really hungry so our party of two ordered the following: * Shrimp & Pork Shao-Mai (6pcs) * Juicy Pork Dumplings (6 pcs) * Juicy Pork Dumplings w/ Crab Meat (6pcs) * Sautéed Bitter Melon w/ Salted Egg * Spicy Eggplant & Pig's Intestines Pot * Tofu w/ House Special Sauce * Homemade Pickled Cabbage Warm Pot w/ Glass Noodles I'm telling y'all -- this place is legit. The dumplings were probably the best I have had all year. The sautéed bitter melon with salted egg had me hook at first bite. Everything we ordered was delicious. We were there on a weekday afternoon so it wasn't as packed but I'm sure this place sees crowds on nights and weekends. Our server was really sweet and efficient. Wonderful experience all around! read more

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This place is great!! I can't believe there were this many people on the day before Thanksgiving lunch, but here we are. Was able to get seated immediately and was very happy with the customer service as they were extremely attentive for our table. We ordered this for 4 people which definitely was too much and brought a lot of leftovers home. Honestly this could have comfortably fed 10 people. - Juicy Pork Dumplings - Honestly probably one of the best XLB I ate in Fremont because the wrapper is so thin. I will say that because of that, the soup easily leaks out so make sure to carefully pick it up when you do order this dish. - Juicy Dumplings w/ Loofah Shrimp - Didn't ever imagine that I would say this, but I liked this dumpling more than XLB. I really appreciate how much soup there is in each dumpling and also the fact that you can taste each individual loofah and shrimp. It all went so well together in a very thin wrapper. - Sakura Shrimp Fried Rice - Not better than Din Tai Fung, but definitely up there. Loved the oily-ness of the rice which went well with the very distinct flavors of the sakura shrimp. Also I loved that we ordered this as it contrasted well with the rice noodle soup. - House Special Taro Squid Rice Noodle Soup - This is probably one of the most worth it things I have seen in a while. Essentially this a giant pot of rice noodle soup with taro, squid, mushroom, and a bunch of other meat/seafood meatballs inside. The best part of this dish is that you could get unlimited refill of the rich soup base which I could just happily drink alone. Also the portion sizes are insane, it could comfortably feed 5 people at least, it was overflowing with so many ingredients. I loved the addition of taro to this dish as it added another texture and the vegetable soaked up all the delicious broth which I really enjoyed. - Spicy Eggplant & Pork Intestines Pot - If you order this dish would recommend to eat it with rice because there's a lot of flavor. At first I thought they would have the smaller kind of intestines but they actually served up the large intestine which was tasty and fatty. I wish there were slightly more eggplant in this pot. I really got spoiled with this meal. Definitely would order the House Special Taro Squid Rice Noodle Soup as well as the Dumpling with Loofah Shrimp. Will be coming back to try more of their other dishes and with the portion sizes, it really makes it so affordable! read more

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I've only come here before for take-out as my job is located nearby, but the food is tasty, and the turnaround is quick. My favorite is the sliced beef wrapped in a green onion pancake with fresh green onions. The beef is tender, and the green onion pancake is crispy with fresh herbs. I could easily eat an entire order by myself. I've also had the pork XLB before and the dumplings are always so flavorful and filled with soup. They are served with a side of black vinegar which is my favorite dipping sauce for dumplings. read more

Was looking for some good dumplings and found this location close to where I was. Ordered some onion cake beef rolls and their juicy pork dumplings. The beef rolls are a 3/10. I didn't care for the bean paste they put inside. However, the pork dumplings are very good 8/10. I'd give this place a 3.75 overall based on the couple items I tried. (See pics for reference). read more

Full House Dumpling - Really good juicy pork dumplings. - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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