Came here for the first time on my birthday last year, as I was told by my friend's Dad that this place had great Chinese dumplings/food. He was absolutely right as I got hooked on their Plums Braised Pork Belly that resembles and tastes like Filipino Adobo and Humba. On my second time here which was last Saturday (August 8), I got to try their fried rice with bonito flakes and fried eggplant. Both of them were very delicious and I couldn't get enough of the fried eggplant! I'm also really glad that my Dad who I brought to the restaurant enjoyed the food too. Besides the food, the service on both times that I dined at Ja Jaozi with company were fantastic. The servers on both occasions , whose names I regretted not knowing, were very attentive and helpful. Lastly, I'd like to compliment the ambience of the restaurant. It does not have any over-the-top decor, but the atmosphere looks and feels classy. I also dig their Robin's Egg blue plates! Thank you, JA Jiaozi for an amazing dining experience! read more

JA Jiaozi - Black Pepper Shrimp & Bonito Flakes Fried Rice黑胡椒鲜虾木鱼花炒饭 - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

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[edited to correct gross misspellings] We have been here about ten times this year so far in 2026 We've tried everything I think! The Menu changes from time to time. We have liked everything and we recommend this place to our friends. Well done! read more

Apparently the manager here has been developing the drink menu personally and LET ME TELL YOU--- on this hot day, these drinks HIT so well Chris the manager and Tristan the server did so well in checking on us. We were so famished so we asked to order right away... it came so fast! and the pork MELTED in my mouth. the noodles were perfect in their chewy but not too soft texture. the rice didn't stick and was clean and hot. the ambiance--- this window into their dumplings was so cool. The booths were comfy-- just amazing experience overall. read more

JA Jiaozi - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

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What attracted me to JA Jiaozi was the colorful dumplings I saw on their Yelp reviews. I made reservations on Yelp. Super easy and convenient. That had my name already on their waitlist kiosk when I walked in. Salvador was our server and he was simply amazing! Very professional and courteous. We decided on a pot of chrysanthemum tea while we browsed their menu with beautiful pictures that helped me easily locate the Steamed Jiaozi Combo and identified the stuffing for each color. The interior is very nice. I also like the place settings with a nice sized bowl for sauces. I also enjoyed watching them make the dumplings. There were 4 people: one to portion the dough, one to roll out the dough into perfect circles, one to fill and make the dumplings, and one to steam the dumplings. Quite an operation! We decided to order: * Steamed Jiaozi Combo - 2 orders because there were 4 of us and we wanted to try all the dumplings but also share. The white dumpling was shrimp and scallop. Since I'm allergic to shellfish, I skipped that one. Salvador made note of my allergy and to be sure to point out any dishes that might have shellfish. (What a guy!) This is a good way to try most of their dumplings. I didn't really have a favorite. They were all good. I do like their sauce choices on the table so you can mix your own in your saucer and personalize your spice level. * Brussels Sprouts w/ Seasoned Dressing - This was so good!! The sprouts were cooked perfectly and the dressing was nothing I've had before. So flavorful and well-balanced. * Chicken Chow Mein - looks simple but it was so delicious! * Plums Braised Pork Belly - tender and flavorful. This was probably my favorite dish from everything we ordered. * Stir-Fried Green Beans w/ XO Sauce - the beans were crisp and the sauce was perfect. We ordered 3 desserts because we couldn't decide: * Black Sesame Steamed Jiaozi - yummy black sesame flavor. I've never had it in a dumpling. * Fried Rice Cakes - Ooey, gooey and heaven for your tastebuds especially if you love condensed milk. * Italian Ice Cream with Kumquat Sauce - Ohemgeee!!! Can we talk about that kumquat sauce? That was the perfect flavor to complement the ice cream. As I write this review, I realize that there were so many dishes I wish I tried. I need to come back!! read more

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Chicken & Mushroom Jiaozi with Housemade Sauce ($10) - This was one of their signature dishes and I fell in love with the sauce. The spice level was perfect and the heat had a nice slow burn. Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao ($9.50) - I was blown away by how much soup these dumplings were filled with! The broth was so flavorful and the dumplings went very well with their housemade sauce. This is definitely in my top 5 XLB! Highly recommend this spot! read more

JA Jiaozi - Chicken & Mushroom Jiaozi with Chili Oil (5pcs)红油饺子 （5只） - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is a good dim sum place, point blank. There's a lot of seating inside with tables that are a smidge too close together, but otherwise it's a good place to meet up with friends or family. While the servers were very nice, the service itself was a bit slow, which was surprising considering it wasn't all that busy. We ordered a variety of dishes: pork xiao long bao, chicken & mushroom jiaozi w/ housemade sauce, okra in seasoned dressing, fried rice, and some other items I can't remember. The highlight, of course, are the xiao long bao, which are flavorful, rich, and have just the right thinness in the skin. I would say there's nothing that makes this place different from other dim sum-esque places I've been, so it's a hit and reliable for good food. read more

JA Jiaozi - Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (5pcs)黑豚猪肉小笼包（5只） - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a wonderful restaurant. They serve excellent Chinese food. Their menu is complete and the choices are all excellent. It is sad they went away from their lunch specials which we enjoyed a lot. They brew their own black tea and the flavor is amazing. The only negative is they do not allow refills to their drinks. Hope they bring back those lunch specials again. read more

JA Jiaozi - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

I really like their interior design and everything was very clean. we ordered both pan fried dumplings and regular dumplings and they were both pretty good. I really liked the pan fried shrimp ones and how crispy it was on the outside. the spicy chicken was pretty good and the shrimp fried rice was just okay nothing too special about it. i wouldn't mind coming back to try some of their other recommended dishes read more

JA Jiaozi - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

Atmosphere is nice, food is delicious, service is kind. I highly recommend! It was my first time here on a Monday night for dinner at 6:30 p.m. No wait, seated right away. The silverware and dinnerware were nice. We got the string beans (5/5), chicken and mushroom dumplings (5/5), sweet and sour fish (6/5), and hot and sour soup (4/5). Delicious! We also got the galaxy drinks, so yummy and pretty! The butterfly tea makes it purple in color! They come in an awesome 24 oz highball glass! read more

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It was really nice to go for lunch and not have to wait to get a table. The staff was very inviting and friendly. The food was delicious and it all came out very quickly. I like the consistency of the dumplings and the filling was so delicious. The vibes of the restaurant is also very satisfying and i love the plates and bowls they had. Our waiter checked on us frequently and made sure our tea kettle was always full. I will definitely be back again! read more

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First time here and everything was fantastic, from the food to the service. Arrived Sunday, after the lunch rush, and was seated right away. The dining area is clean and well decorated. The price was reasonable. Will dine here again in the future. read more

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This was a nice spot for some good dumplings and fried rice. Got a ton of dishes, but the one that stood out the most was their dumpling and fried rice. Not the best, but still good to try. My favorite was their xo green beans. read more

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Came at noon weekend. Definitely need a reservation since there's a queue already. Looks like 5-6 groups of ppl ahead of Interior is so modern and bright. Staff making the dumplings in sight. Service was great and fast. Enough staff. Water was refilled without asking. We ordered a lot. Most were good except we won't reorder the spicy soup dumplings. The spiciness overpower and I can't taste the pork Also skipped the Vegetable Steamed Jiaozi (5pcs)素蒸饺 （5只）this is my favorite when I grew up in Taipei. But filling was not chopped finely. Missed a step The veggie fried rice was wonderful! Get that for sure. Overall would come back but would avoid some dishes read more

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I absolutely adore JA Jiaozi, and it remains one of my absolute favorite restaurants to return to even after they redid their menu and raised their prices. The cost adjustment hasn't changed a thing about how much I love coming here, because the quality of the food consistently speaks for itself. Their namesake dumplings are always fantastic, boasting perfectly thin wrappers and incredibly flavorful fillings that never disappoint. The rest of the menu is packed with standout dishes that keep me hooked. I always look forward to the cold tofu skin salad, which provides a wonderfully refreshing and textured start to the meal. Their XO green beans are easily the best green beans in the game--snappy, deeply savory, and packed with that rich, umami punch. To top it all off, the tender braised beef with quail eggs is completely delectable, especially when paired with a fresh bowl of white rice to soak up all of that rich, savory sauce. Despite the higher price tag, the exceptional execution across the entire menu makes every visit completely worth it. read more

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Would give this a 3.5 star due to Great BOGO deal on DoorDash... It was a BOGO steam dumpling variety pack deal on DoorDash, so I ordered. It came with - Green: Veggie with Spinach Jiaozi Skin - Yellow: Chicken with Pumpkin Jiaozi Skin - Black: Angus Beef with Cuttlefish Sauce Jiaozi Skin - Red: Pork with Red Cabbage Jiaozi Skin - White: Scallop & Shrimp with Regular Jiaozi Skin I would rank them in that order from Worst to Best. These are definitely better than any frozen aisle dumpling, but the flavors weren't the freshest, and the sauces didn't add much but heaviness to these. For the BOGO deal, I want to give it a 4 star for value, but taste is still 3. Didn't eat in, which could be affecting the rating, but also I can't then speak to service or ambiance. Would order the BOGO deal again, but not sure I agree that these come close to Din Tai Fung. Definitely on par with Paradise Dynasty though. read more

JA Jiaozi - Steamed Jiaozi Combo (5pcs)五彩蒸饺 (5 只) - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious spot where the dumplings take main stage but don't sleep on the other items! The fried rice and noodles were excellent and the meat dishes like the spicy chicken and pork belly dishes were very flavorful. Service was also very friendly and prompt. read more

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I was very happy with this restaurant that my dear friend suggested. The ambiance is lovely and inviting. We were immediately seated and served. The food was very tasty. I truly enjoyed the eggplant I ordered. I very much appreciate the opportunity to see the chefs prepare the food. That "insiders look" was a treat! read more

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I went here with my nephew, sister, and brother. They have a live grilling station and the employees are so sweet, they made sure to interact with my nephew and had fun with him through the window. The food was really yummy as well, highly recommend. If you're in the area, this is definitely a restaurant worth checking out. The ambiance is also very modern and it feels like a good environment to eat in, very spacious as well. Check it out! read more

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Beautiful interior, fantastic service, great for large groups. Food was definitely good. They had different sauces for the different kinds of jiaozi - house sauce, vinegar, soy sauce. I really liked the scallop jiaozi, but overall I would give 4/5. The spicy chili oil dumpling was ok and same with the pan fried, which is usually my favorite. I felt like presentation was great but was missing the flavorful wow factor. read more

This has become our go-to spot! We frequent here a lot and have never had a bad meal--honestly, all the dishes are great. The real stars of the show, however, are the dumplings. They offer a huge variety of types and a fantastic mix of dipping sauces to experiment with. My best advice? Bring a group and try as many different dumplings as you can. The environment has a sleek, contemporary feel, and the servers are consistently friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

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It was nice to finally bring my lady friend here. We were both craving dumplings. She really wanted to try the soup dumpling. Those were really good. Everything was delicious, I only wish the skewers were all beef and no vegetables like before. Overall lunch was very good. read more

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Waiting for Din Tai Feng to open in the spectrum and we wanted dumplings, so we decided to give JA Jiaozi and try, and we are so glad we did! First the place is beautiful and the window with the dumpling cooks is awesome. We had Chris as our waiter and he was so polite and helpful. We ordered the okra salad and the pickled radish and cucumber salad. Both different sauces, I loved the okra sauce, the other was more of a soy. We ordered two orders of Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (5pcs), we loved them! We also ordered Beef Fried Rice with Mushroom, Chicken Chow Mein and Stir-Fried String Beans with XO Sauce. The green beans were perfect! The chow mein had egg that was cooked to perfection. There was a heated discussion around how good the dumplings were! read more

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Influenced by TikTok and the $1 dumpling deal, but was blown away by the food! We ended up getting a pot of chrysanthemum tea, an orange creamsicle smoothie, and 5 different dumpling baskets. Steamed truffle zucchini and egg: 9/10 Pan-fried truffle zucchini and egg: 10/10!! Steamed scallop and shrimp: 8/10 Steamed variety basket: 8/10 Hot kurobuta xiao long bao: 10/10 ($1 deal) Steamed chicken and mushroom: 7/10 It was so cool watching the chefs make the dumplings at the window, super reminiscent of DTF minus the long wait time! Will definitely come again to try other menu items too. read more

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found this dim sum spot in the newer area of Irvine, so I decided to give it a try. I made a reservation on Yelp beforehand. The restaurant looks brand new, very clean, and quite upscale with a modern vibe. The staff were okay nothing to complain about, service was polite and fairly efficient. As for the food, overall it was pretty solid. Most of the dim sum dishes were enjoyable, well-made, and reasonably priced. The only downside was the famous sour soup. This was actually my first time trying it here, and the sourness was surprisingly intense much stronger and quite different from what I've had at other places. It was a bit too sour for my taste, and I couldn't really finish it. Overall, a good experience. I would definitely come back again, just probably skip the soup next time. read more

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We were in the area so we decided to check this place out. I got on the waitlist on the Yelp app which I'm glad I did because when I showed up, they were asking all the walk in people to use the waitlist. Since I was on the waitlist already, we didn't have to wait long to get seated. The decor is modern and I like how they used dumplings as part of their wall decoration. We really liked the xlb, it was big, juicy and flavorful! I only wish it came in a basket of more than 5 xlb at a time. The panfried kurobota pork and celery dumplings came out with a perfect layer of crispy skin. It was very tasty. We tried the speciality Flaming Hot Jiaozi which I thought was just ok. It had heat but didnt have much other flavor. Roasted Bone Marrow and Bun had good texture but could use a bit more seasoning maybe more salt and pepper. Overall the service is good and there is plenty of easy parking. read more

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Excellent service . Solid food options . The shrimp chow mein & cucumber radish salad were noteworthy. No MSG here which is a big bonus ! read more

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Came here last night for take out on the way to my friend's. This being my first time here, it took me a few minutes to decide what would satisfy me and my partner's light dinner dumpling cravings. I also soaked in the clean, hippy interiors with the huge glass wall dividing the kitchen from the dining area - giving diners full view of the dumpling creation process. The colorful steamed Jiaozi Combo caught my attention and added the Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao. My To Go order included napkins but no chopsticks, but luckily my friend keeps a stash in her kitchen. Two sauces: one chili for the bao and one soy for the dumplings in small containers was just right amount and pairs perfectly with its respective fare. After we consumed our authentic Jiaozi and Xiao long bao, we both agreed to go back there next time and eat a proper meal - lunch or dinner. Constructive comment: Add a bigger size trash can in the restroom so the paper towels don't overflow from the dispenser catch and people don't just drop it on the floor. Other than that, it's clean and designed handsomely. read more

JA Jiaozi - Men's bathroom sink. - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

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Heard about this restaurant from a friend. We came here to celebrate a cousins bday . Plenty of parking around the restaurant. Go inside and get on the waiting list. I had called and made reservations prior to,so I just checked in on the pad. They sat us before the rest of our party arrived which was good because it gave us the chance to look over the menu and decide what to order . Drink menu is awesome . * Hokkaido milk tea is the popular drink. So many dishes to choose from! Dumplings are either steamed or pan fried . We ordered a variety of dishes and all were very good . Mapo tofu was a bit heavy on the chili oil, but still good. ( I just ate more white rice with it.) All the dishes with truffles in it were great . My daughter especially enjoyed the bone marrow with bun dish. Hubby liked the sweet and sour fish a lot. There was a cold okra dish that was unique and delicious as well. Kids who dine here have a nice kids menu. They have high chairs if needed. Children friendly plate settings are available too. Service was good and plates were cleared efficiently. We didn't feel rushed and will definitely come back again . read more

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First time here with my hubby, son and his girlfriend. We ordered several items. For starters we ordered the dumpling samplers that presented different types of flavored dumplings. The servings are good for two, quite small in quantity, 3 might be pushing it a bit so you would end up ordering more (small) dishes. It's flavorful especially the chicken chow mein. Most dishes are marked as spicy so be mindful of that if you don't like hot, spicy food. Ambience is giving Chinese restaurant feels but of a modern set up. Server was attentive and explained some of the dishes. read more

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This place never disappoints!! Ordered kids meal and chicken mushroom dumplings!! That's one of my favorites and the ice cream was delicious!! read more

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I have been sleeping on JA Jiaozi. I feel like I bookmarked this ages ago but a girls night finally pushed me to actually make it here. We arrived and used Yelp Waitlist to check in but honestly we only waited a few minutes before we were seated. There are so many options here! We had a vegetarian in our group too and I was impressed with how many yummy veggie options there were, not just one basic veggie dumpling. I also loved how aesthetic everything was. We got a smattering of dumplings and everything was delicious! My favorite was the pork ones with chili oil. I also got a black sesame dumpling for dessert which was delicious! I also started off with the citrus blossom tea which is not to be missed. It comes in this beautiful mug and is such a perfectly cozy pairing with the dumplings. read more

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We came on a valentines day in the afternoon. Theres an ipad in the front for check in on waitlist. There was practically no wait on a Saturday 1 PM afternoon. Everything was super delicious! Xiao Long Bao's exterior skin is so thin! I think I would enjoy it more if we didn't order the spicy version though. The Chili Tofu Skin Salad looks huge in the picture but it's actually a somewhat small portion. read more

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OMG, love. We went here for my birthday. They were so kind to even bring dessert ! If you're a fan of dumplings like the very well known one (you know which place I mean), then look no further than giving this place a try. You'll love that it's low key, welcoming, small, you won't wait forever (there may be a little wait) and the food is amazing. Started with the okra salad, and it has a special sweet, smoky, soy kind of taste. I don't know what the secret is, but it's delicious, crisp, and fresh to go with your hot dumplings. We also got the smashed cucumber salad - also crispy, fresh, and a nice contrast to the delicate dumplings. My hubby and I each got the dumpling sampler to start. Each one was tender, flavourful, a delicate flavour explosion in the mouth. Unlike a sampler I've had before, I can tell you that ALL of them were fantastic. You can't go wrong with the pork xiao long bao. A hot burst of liquid, almost too painfully hot to eat when they come out, but you just can't resist. Service is great too. Definitely plan on waiting a little bit if it's a busy time. It will be worth the wait. Love that you can see them making them in real time with the utmost precision, made to order. read more

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not worth the price! Bland! thought would be comparable with dintaifung but not really! we had 5pcs steamed jiaozi combo, and shrimp fried rice with bonito flakes that did not have the flakes(they forgot) we called and no one was answering the phone. read more

It's best Chinese food i ever tried in US!!! I lived in China for 3 years, i know what Im talking about! Now it's my favorite food place in California. Thanks to everyone who created it. Service is amazing, super nice, super fast. Price is decent. Environment wonderful! Can't wait to come back read more

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Food****// more like a 3.5 but I rounded up, pot stickers were delicious as well as the appetizer but fried rice were mediocre Service****// service was really good with smiles on servers faces. They stop by asking for water refills or quality of food Ambiance****// nice, clean and modern design unlike other Chinese restaurants. They have many small tables for lunch group which is smart read more

JA Jiaozi - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

I saw a Realtor on IG TinasellsOC come and try this place and it looked so delicious so I thought I would come and try it too!... SONG OF THE DAY to play along with this YELP REVIEW : HEAVEN by Bryan Adams STRING BEANS: 10/10 A simple but very DELICIOUS dish! At first, I thought it was salty but it balanced out consumed with RICE. When it came out I was thinking: Strings beans you're all that I need when I'm dining here at JA Jiaozi. It isn't so hard to see we're in HEAVEN! PAN FRIED DUMPLINGS: 10/10 STAR OF THE SHOW! It is definitely thicker and juicier than Din Tai Fungs. They are both good in different ways. This one is for those who enjoy a thicker and meatier batter while Din Tai Fung Is thinner and flakier! ANGUS BEEF WITH MUSHROOMS:9/10 Very good but, didn't stand out as much as the other dishes. CRISPY SHRIMP: 8/10 I should have asked for the sauce on the side because the shrimp was not crispy. Lotus of Siam Crispy Prawns in Las Vegas was the quality I was hoping to find. PARKING: PLENTY SERVICE: A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ They kept checking on us every few minutes to see if everything was ok. They also took out plates right away when it was empty. ROCK ON JA JIAOZI!!!!!!!! read more

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The food quality is really good at this nicely decorated and clean restaurant. It has a variety of dumplings to choose from, along with all other Chinese dishes. I enjoy every plate I had at this restaurant so far. It is definitely my go-to for Chinese food now. read more

JA Jiaozi - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

Still an amazing spot! Tried the falling hot jiazoi today with my favorite soup dumplings!! Flaming hot are hot! They have a kick but are delicious. I'm not much of a Siracha fan so I may see if they can take that off them. read more

JA Jiaozi - Flaming Hot Jiaozi (5pcs)火辣辣蒸饺（5只） - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

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After a 20 minute wait to be seated on Memorial Day Monday for lunch, here's what we ordered: Okra in Seasoned Dressing - fresh okra in a soy vinagrette, if you love okra, then get this unique dish Steamed Jiaozi Combo - thin skinned, different fillings depending on color, see photo for details JA Signature Xiao Long Bao - I'm not a dried shrimp fan, but the rest of my party enjoyed this dish Plum Braised Pork Belly - good flavor, not as melt-in-your-mouth as I would have hoped Fried Eggplant with Sweet & Sour Sauce - my favorite, this dish comes with a surprise in the form of fried potatoes, included is the most tender and fragrant bowl of jasmine rice I've ever had Birthday Girl Vanilla Ice Cream - really good ice cream The next time I visit, I will definitely try the pan-fried Jiaozi with it's pretty lacy skirt, and more of the house specialties like: Honey Black Pepper Angus Beef, Sweet & Sour Fish Filet, and Stir-Fried Green Beans with XO Sauce. When the XLBs were placed on the table, there was no accompanying ginger or sauce. After asking our server for some ginger and sauce, he brought a condiment caddy which included the JA special sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili sauce and a dish of shredded ginger. Our server was attentive and accommodating. read more

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