We love coming here! The food is so delicious, and the way they plate it is so innovative. The most popular dishes are the pork soup dumplings that come in a tree, the creamy crab lo mein with floating chopsticks, and the large XLB that you drink with a straw. We also got the tea smoked duck and duck wraps, as well as the black sesame bao for dessert. Everything was so flavorful, and it was the perfect amount for four people. My friend is a chef, so I was nervous to impress her! The staff were so friendly and helpful with our order. The place gets very busy so make sure to get on the waiting list. We will definitely come back, especially when we have visitors! read more

Updating to add that Fusion has become my go-to restaurant in Chinagtown, an impressively high bar for this major tourist attraction in SF. What really sealed the deal for me is that when I brought my friends visiting from the East Coast here mid-week for dinner, we were promptly seated, our order was taken within a reasonable amount of time, and our teapot never ran dry. The service was truly exceptional and stood out to me. Aside from the attentiveness of the staff, the food was better this time around. It might be due to the different items my group ordered this time, but I was especially impressed by fish filets with mustard greens and the classic dry fried string beans. The shrimp house fried rice was also tasty and reminiscent of the flavor of the house fried rice at my favorite neighborhood restaurant in the Sunset. The shengjianbao, which arrived last, were consistent in flavor from what I remembered. All around, I had a great experience here, and even after we paid the check and lingered a while to sip our last cups of tea, the staff didn't rush us. This place is amazing, and I can't wait to return. read more

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Feels average with some above average food! The service was ok, although seating aside from bar table seating was available at the dinner hour on a rainy Saturday. We had 2 delicious dumpling types and average red bean sesame balls. The pork soup dumplings were tasty yet difficult to eat with the liquid. The vegetable dumplings were nice in place of the usual vegetable appetizer. The way the food was displayed made for great presentation and a fun experience read more

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It was late when we arrived San Francisco, we had reservations for this place at 9pm. They couldn't find it, and my friend couldn't find the email that had her confirmation.. There were 5 people before us, but the young man still accommodated us. Amber took care of us, the place was cute, had a modern chinese decor. The main part was the food was amazing, tasty and very flavorful. I would totally come back to this place. read more

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Stopped by on a whim, not a regret to be shared! This place was great on overall vibe, decor and quality of food. I had deadass the best cucumber salad I've ever had in my life there. Was very refreshing and had a unique and perfect flavor. Our other dishes were great as well. read more

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We walked in on a Saturday night and staff were able to accommodate our group of 7. The restaurant is very ornate and has a fun atmosphere. We ordered shrimp dumplings as well as pork and both were delicious. Other standouts were the house chow mein and honey walnut prawns. All perfectly flavorful, crispy and delicious. We also got the picture perfect crab lomein, which was good, but not one of my favorites compared to the other fabulous dishes. In addition to the flavors, the presentation of the dishes were top notch and fun for sharing. There are a lot of options in china town, but this was a really impressive experience. All of us really enjoyed the meal! read more

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Wow! The cucumber salad is really good and the spicy wontons were great! The xiao long bao was good but the portion size was absolutely huge! Great hustle and bustle vibe in the restaurant with lovely service! read more

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Came here for lunar new year and was pleasantly surprised by the food. While it was my first time coming here, my friends had been here before so we got all the dishes that they enjoyed from the previous trip. Highlights included the crispy garlic Chilean sea bass, mapo tofu, honey walnut prawns, and tea smoked duck Mid-tier were the chicken w/ explosive chili pepper (could have been crispier), spicy wontons w/ chili oil, and shrimp pork chive dumpling. Only thing I was truly disappointed by was the crab meat lomein (thought the noodles were mushy and taste eggy). Get a resy beforehand because the drop in wait time seemed quite long. read more

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It was a good experience and the food was alright. The services was a little chaotic. The decore was cool, kind of brought you back a few centuries. We had the Black truffle wagyu XLB and honestly, we didn't taste the truffle and it tasted like the regular XLB. We actually tasted more truffle in the green beans and cauliflower with truffle salt. Their regular XLB was not as juicy as I'm used to. And yher was no dipping sauce. Im sure we could have asked for it but, they seem quite busy. I read the reviews and stayed away from the items that were tourist traps, like the crab lo mien. We did see one person order it and it didn't look like anything special. The Guilin noodle soup was probably my favorite. Soup was seasoned well, and the noodles cooked perfectly. The portion was good, as well. I did like the neat tea service that they provided. read more

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This is what our family of 6 ordered. The food was pretty decent as far as taste. The pan fried bao could use a bit of work. The dough was not soft and was cracking on top. The xlb was tasty but not overly seasoned, you can taste the pork broth. The dough to the xlb was perfect, did not fall or break apart. $16 for 6 xlbs is pretty steep especially in Chinatown. I would probably skip the special sautéed duck with pancake, small portion and nothing special. Service was good. Restaurant was half crowded and a good mix of diversity in people. Crab meat lomein 4/5 2 regular xlb 4/5 1 pan fried soup bao 4/5 2 black truffle wagyu 4/5 Speciality braised duck + Chinese pancakes 4/5 Beef Scallion pancake 4/5 Garlic Pea sprouts 4/5 Fried rice 4/5 read more

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Delicious food options, fast service, and great for large groups. We were a group of 12 and were seated at a large round table with a Lazy Susan. The food came out quickly, every option tasted great. What's perfect about Fusion Dumpling is that you can add non-dumpling menu items to switch things up. We had a mix of things including soup dumplings, the cucumber salad, spring bean salad, Szechuan beef, orange chicken and more. Everything was great. Cost-wise also not expensive. read more

This place was honestly a really pleasant surprise -- the kind of spot that makes you want to come back and try more of the menu. The pan-fried soup buns were an instant highlight. The bottoms were perfectly golden and crispy, while the tops stayed soft and fluffy. One bite and the broth just bursts out -- rich, flavorful, but not greasy at all. You can tell there's real attention to detail. The dumplings were more on the classic side, but done really well. Thin yet slightly chewy wrappers with juicy, well-seasoned filling. The flavors felt clean and balanced, without being overly heavy. The cumin lamb chops were definitely one of the stars of the night. Super aromatic as soon as they hit the table -- that cumin fragrance really pulls you in. Nicely charred on the outside, tender and juicy inside, and most importantly, no gamey taste. The pan-seared cod brought a completely different vibe -- light, delicate, and refined. Crispy on the outside, buttery and flaky on the inside. Simple but very well executed. Overall, they do a great job blending Chinese comfort dishes with a more modern, slightly fusion-style presentation. Consistent quality, visually appealing plating, and a great spot for a casual but elevated meal with friends. Definitely coming back read more

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Chinese spot with fun food presentation. The best thing I ate here was the honey walnut prawns. The prawns were huge, juicy & crispy. The crab meat lomein was very salty, and the tan tan noodles tasted a little watered down. The pork soup dumplings (XLB) and the pan-fried pork soup bao were okay - the filling in both was a bit bland. Service was friendly and relatively fast. There were clean bathrooms downstairs. read more

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Everything is very salty. The service does not take care of customers. I waited a long time, and no one looked at my table until I asked. I saw some pictures they took that looked great. But when I took a picture, she did not ask me. She just put the chopsticks down and cut the noodles. Another girl forgot my order. When I asked again, she looked at me like she didn't want to serve me. When I paid by card and chose no tip, I said I would tip in cash. However, she asked me again while I was still talking with my friend, even before I left. She then brought the receipt and told me to choose a tip option again. I'm not happy with the service here, and the food was not good. read more

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Let me just start off by saying that the customer services here is phenomenal. Yes, we waited a little bit to get seated but it was definitely worth the wait. You can see people making the dumplings from the outside windows! the space can get busy, not too big with the amount of people trying to dine it but the food is chefs kiss. the food is delicious and authentic. The dumpling soup was amazing, the orange chicken had great taste.. honestly, we would definitely come back for seconds! 10/10 read more

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Another restaurant gem to visit when in Chinatown! They are known for soup dumplings and their presentations. I was craving soup dumplings so i decided to give them a try. The waitress was nice and efficient; was helpful in suggesting what food to try as well. We went with chicken chow mein, Pork Xiao Long Bao and pork soup dumplings. Chicken chow mein was very tasty; noodles were thick and cooked well, seasoning was very good too not too salty. A generous protion served as well. 5/5 Pork Xiao Long Bao (3) so delicious, soft and fluffy texture of the bun; the inside had the meat seasoned well and a tad bit spicy. 5/5 Pork Soup dumplings were amazing as well, super tasty, broth was rich and savory as well. 5/5 My mother and I had a great experience overall. read more

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Located in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown, Fusion Dumpling is a Shanghai dumpling house with a menu featuring authentic Chinese cuisine from Szechuan, Shanghai, and Northern China. They are best known for their fan-favorite savory soup dumplings. We were looking for something warm to soothe the soul on a cold winter's day in San Francisco (of which we have many of), and decided to get their shrimp & pork wonton pot, which features home-made pork wontons, shrimp, mushrooms, tofu, and assorted vegetables. Service was quick and efficient - we found ourselves digging into the hot pot in no time. Despite the name "mini hot pot", you do get quite a sizeable amount of food, and this as enough for two of us to share! The pork wontons were the highlight of this dish as the filling was flavorful and the dumplings were perfectly cooked so that the dumpling skin still had a nice chew to it. I'll definitely be back in the future to enjoy some of their other menu items! read more

Fusion Dumpling - Mini Hot Pot - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had heard about the dumplings here and thought they were the best I've had in a while. I thought it was better than a place that recently opened that was very hyped up. I would definitely come back if I were in the mood for xlb. I was definitely surprised at how large the xlb are here. The filling was moist and tender, the wrapper was an ideal texture, and there was a lot of soup inside. Tea smoked duck - I saw a lot of people get this, so we ordered one. I thought would be like a roast duck texture, but it was like cured meat texture. If you know what to expect then it's not bad. Crab lo mein - unique presentation with standing chopsticks and the server told me to take a video as he poured the sauce on the noodles. My husband liked this dish Crispy fish - lightly battered fish in a pile of crunchy crumbs read more

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Overall I found this to be a clean place in Chinatown with interesting presentation and a more modern take on Chinese food. Pork XLB was generous in size and the amount of soup there was - however my party found the filling to be a bit bland. Honey walnut prawns tasted good, and the prawns were huge! The presentation to me seemed a bit gimmicky - I'd rather have 1-2 more prawns on a sensible plate. Shrimp fried rice was great and super filling. Tea smoked duck tasted pretty good but a few pieces were really dry. read more

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The flying noodle bit for the crab meat were a little bit of a gimmick, probably for tourists, because they bring it out and let you take pictures. After you are done, they take a scissor to cut the noodles shorter, and take away the metal contraption underneath... Flavors were good for both the lomein and the xlb though. Service was excellent. The blue lighting at the counter/bar was little bit weird. read more

Fusion Dumpling - Crab meat lomein - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food: Crab Meat Lomien: (5/5) This was a tasty dish with chewy noodles, very saucey noodles, and a generous portion.. The presentation for this was A tier - including the floating chopsticks and crab meat sauce pour over followed by the removal of the floating chopsticks by the server making it both functional and beautiful. Pan-Fried Pork Soup Bao: (5/5) This has got to be the best sheng jian bao （生煎包）I've ever had in the city! The bottoms were deliciously fried with perfect amount of soup and meat inside. To my surprise, even when taking them home, they were just as crispy and soupy when reheating. The presentation of this dish was also A tier with the buns towered on a beautiful tree. Service: (5/5) The servers were all very friendly and helpful throughout the meal! The were present throughout the restaurant, intuitive, and it was fairly easy to call upon them whenever needed. They gave great recommendations for other dishes we were interested in as well. It was super duper easy to make a reservation on the Yelp app as well which made it so convenient. Ambiance: (5/5) The Chinese decor throughout the restaurant was absolutely STUNNING and feels like you've been taken to another place upon stepping foot inside Fusion Dumpling. Their plating is unique for every dish thus elevating the whole dining experience, which makes Fusion Dumpling a type of restaurant I would take any guests I'm trying to impress or out of towners for that reason. read more

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We came during prime time lunch time and were seated quickly on a Saturday afternoon. The staff was efficient and prompt with service and ordering. The place is aesthetic and pleasing to the eyeballs. Now the food is what we're here for. The XLB were delicious and the broth was tasty. The crab noodles were surprisingly good as the crab tasted legit. The presentation of the deep fried dumplings was incredible, though there was much more dough than filling. Wings were kinda mid. Cool spot, good experience in the heart of Chinatown read more

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Amazing food and experience! We tried a bit of everything. Bao dumplings, orange chicken, chow mein, crab wontons, fried rice, and these delicious spicy green beans. We were not familiar with the area and I feel like we got lucky finding this spot. read more

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Crunchy and tender garlic chilean sea bass and truffle dumplings! Chocolate XLB to top it off at the end. Came here on a Saturday evening without a reservation and didn't have to wait! Everything came out quickly and freshly warm. Their food presentation here is next level. It's also an elevated environment inside with decor that really adds to the authentic and trendy vibe here. read more

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Good spot for groups and some dumplings. They have full dishes as well. The pork soup dumplings were my favorite. The soup has really good flavor and the perfect amount of spice. It wasn't busy at all when I came in on a Thursday afternoon. I was the only person in the restaurant and some people started trickling in. The interior of the restaurant is pretty cool. I'm bringing some friends to this spot. read more

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Street parking only and being in Chinatown, it's better to just look for a garage parking outside and walk to the location Nice small entrance way into the bigger seating area, well themed decorated interior, wall to wall with deep red and artwork here and there Service was very fast and helpful, Sebastian was friendly Food is heard with the clanging of the wok from the kitchen, food is hot and flavorful Seen many foreigners coming in and try many fusion dishes and honestly, this place is a nice first step to try Chinese food read more

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It can be overwhelming to decide which Chinese dumpling spot to go to for a weekend lunch in Chinatown. There's so, so many places. You won't go wrong at Fusion Dumpling because you can sit at the counter alone, a cozy booth type of seating, or a long center group table. We sat near the back and got to see all the food coming out of the busy kitchen. The service is exceptional and the food is definitely fresh. We had pork soup dumplings, wuhan noodles, and veggie dumplings. read more

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Nice decor, attentive staff, good selections of different dumplings, noodles and dishes. Interesting and fun presentation of food. The Dan Dan noodles and crispy Chileans sea bass are very good. Cold chili noodles in ice bowl was very creative, it is vegetarian and good flavor. Truffle dumplings is an interesting mix. Good selection of tea, we had the Puer tea was good. Overall a very good experience. read more

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We weren't hungry so we only ordered XLB, happy family dumplings, tea smoked duck and non spicy tan tan noodles. We ordered non spicy tan tan noodles for my daughter. Everything was approved by her. XLB was good. The XLB was filled with soup. The skin and meat ratio was just right. Now, I thought of it, we should have ordered more. Tea smoked duck was a little too salty for our taste. The meat was tender so it's very easy to eat. Happy family dumpling was as good as XLB. It came in 3 different varieties. The Tan tan noodles were non spicy. We had to order non spicy noodles so my daughter could eat it. It's much better if it's spicy but I think it's still good. The noodles came with a lot of sauce. Overall, service and food were good. If I was in the area, I will be going back for their XLB, I will be trying their other dumplings and maybe order their hotpot too read more

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I gotta say from the outside it didn't look good but the inside was surprisingly very nice. The service was meet and greet was good. However it ended there. The soup was like spicy sichuan water with noodles that did not fit the style of the soup. The only good thing about the soup was the thin sliced beef and fresh bokchoy. The tea smoked duck was salty, very Smokey, and tasted like leftovers. Super dry duck, if you want to eat expensive jerky this would be it. Lastly, the only thing I should've ordered was the dimsum as you could see them making it fresh as you walk in. The truffle dumpling was really good and the sauce definitely enhanced the taste. Recommendation is if you want to come here, just eat the dimsum. read more

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Came here and got the following: (8.5/10) Peking Duck Potstickers - 3 potstickers with the crispy flake, duck was great paired with the typical peking duck sauce (7/10) Green Onion Pancakes - pretty standard (5/10) Sweet and Sour Ribs - very saturated dark red color due to the red wine(?), the lean meat was incredibly tough and I thought the wine flavor was overpowering in general Came here around 4pm so it was not busy. They also take reservations. This place is solo dining friendly, you can just sit along the bar area. The interior is also a fusion of modern and traditional decorations. The food definitely makes for aesthetic photos, but I feel like taste is like most other fushion restaurants. I thought service was nice for the most part and food didn't take long. read more

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We're so grateful to say we've found a new must-visit spot when in San Francisco. The restaurant was upkept and maintained better than most restaurants in Chinatown (from experience) the service was fairly quick, though they were pretty busy while we were there they were still attentive to us. Good pricing, great options and everything was very good. Pork Soup Dumplings 10/10 Orange Chicken w/ side of rice (have to add rice) 10/10 Pork Boa Dumplings 10/10 Spicy Wontons 10/10 Cucumber salad 10/10 Gyoza 10/10 (3 pieces *small portion) read more

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Came here for some dim sum on a Saturday afternoon, and it was amazing! The soup dumplings were so juicy and tasty, and the spicy ones were actually super spicy. My fave dish was the green beans though, which were seasoned soo well. The mapo tofu was also very very tasty!! Sad that it didn't come with a side of rice, which we ordered separately to complete the meal. The restaurant is rather small, but we made a reservation so we did not have to wait. read more

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When you're in the city you've got to get food out there. China town is over saturated with some of the best dim sum in the bay which makes choosing where to eat can be a big responsibility. After a careful revision of all our choices we decided to give Fusion Dumpling a try. Not completely sure if there's any affiliation between Fusion Dumpling and Special Noodle, but I did notice that they serve the same pan fried soup pork buns. Service was great and we were taken care of. This spot is more modernistic Chinese rather than the traditional a la cart style dim sum breakfast. This made it feel as though eating dim sum isn't just for your morning meal. Very aesthetic and well decorated. I didn't enjoy their pork xiao long bao because yes, the soup was good, but the filling was straight up bland. We ordered one serving of the A5 Wagyu and truffle dumplings which of course didn't disappoint. The filling was smooth, buttery, and fragrant. And those had to be my favorite. The steam pork bun was good, but it wasn't anything very special or to die for. Don't worry, the house friend rice was amazing with juicy tender chicken bits, fresh shrimp, and packed with flavor. Overall I would recommend you give this place a try, but I know for sure there's better places in the area and most of the food is a hit or miss here. read more

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Was one of the few places open in Chinatown and decided to visit. I'm from 626 and is no stranger to authentic Chinese food, so I had high expectations when I saw several recognitions and articles posted about this place on the walls. Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumplings (8/10) good soup dumpling but has a strong pork taste to the dumplings. Appreciated the sauces they brought out to elevate the taste of the dumplings! Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs (6.5/10) watered down sauce and very small portion size Crab Lo Mein (7/10) not sure what the flavor profile is, can't taste any crab or seafood; and the noodles were sticking together. Tea Smoked Duck (8.5/10) the only thing I would order here again XLB (6/10) we had to order this twice- first time, my mother bit into the dumpling and was served raw pink pork. Had to call a waiter to make the necessary changes for our second order. The chopsticks looked worn out and there was leftover food on my "clean" plate. Overall, would not come back. read more

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After a year, we finally made it back here! And it was as delicious as the first time. The spicy wontons were good, but for some reason, it was super spicy for me. I don't remember it being that spicy last time, but my man loved it. The sticky rice dumplings were my favorite! We also had the crab lo mein which was pretty good too. I like how the server poured the crab and sauce on it. The chopsticks were in the air with the noodles and I'm like oh ok damn we get a magic trick with dinner! Lol. Overall amazing food. Our server was very attentive. Nice and clean restaurant. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Solid chinese food place after doing the SF marathon! I was so hungry so this was a perfect find. Good: - Everything came out in beautiful plating - the fried buns were super well plated - The peking duck potstickers were so unique - The XLB was really good too - huge portion sizes and very freshly made - String beans were surprisingly good - The soy milk was very sweet and refreshing - The price for value was good here! - The place felt very upscale, nice servers and good came out fast Bad: - Pretty dim inside and you have to flag down the waiters yourself Overall would come again, the food was so pretty and the presentation was good. read more

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Amazing! We narrowed our Chinatown experience for lunch down to three spots, and Fusion Dumpling had the best reviews, and no lies are told. This spot is absolutely amazing. The service. The ambiance. The simply yet perfectly preferred food items are second to none. This is indubitably some of the best Chinese food I've ever had, and I love all forms of Southeast Asian fare. I started with the Bean Sprout and Curb soup. It was warming, refreshing, and a great way to settle and intermittently cleanse my palate. I also ordered the Peking Duck potstickers which I highly recommend. They were cooked perfectly and heartily prepared. The combination fried rice was fresh, and the serving portion was substantial. I love that all of the shrimp were deveined and the chicken was flavorfully included. It included chickpeas. That damn cauliflower left an impression all its own. Simple. Beautiful. It was so good I had to make a video of it sizzling as it arrived to the table. So nutritious and so good! There was no room for dessert but they have a Green Tea Cheesecake I may want to try on a future trip. Fusion Dumpling is were it is at. Believe the hype! Bravo! read more

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This piece of Shanghai is so needed in San Francisco after so many of my favorite spots closed or lowered their quality and portions. Fusion has all my favorite dishes: Shanghai Wonton Soup, Chili Crispy Chicken, Tea Smoked Duck, Duck Potstickers, Wagyu Hot Plate, Dry Fried Green Beans, Glazed Chicken Wings, and really good Dan Dan Noodles. The Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs were just okay, so I'd skip that next time. The soup dumplings were perfectly seasoned and juicy. Service was great even for a busy weekend brunch. It wasn't hard to flag someone down and the food came out fast. My friend had an amazing 40th birthday here, and I'm 100% bringing more friends and family. I do think they should add some authentic Chinese music to set the mood. Loved loved loved this place. It felt like a little slice of home. read more

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The interior is warm and welcoming. My husband and I came in on Wednesday evening which it wasn't too busy. Our server was nice and friendly. Our food came out pretty quickly after we ordered. I wanted to try it all. I enjoyed the spicy pork soup dumplings, they have these cool little spoon/bowl to use. I also liked the Tan Tan noodles, the broth was rich and flavorful. Everything was delicious! We will definitely be back to try the other dishes, next time we're in town. read more

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