The customer service was fast and friendly! The food was delicious The xiao long Bo's were my favorite Clean and sanitary restaurant. read more

Jia Yan Dumpling House - Cucumber Salad & 10 Piece Pork XLB - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Family of four decides to have dinner at nearest Chinese soup dumpling / noodles restaurant based on Yelp ratings. Jia Yan shares similarities of famous DTF in menu and some decor like the see thru window that shows chef making XLB or dumplings. Decor is traditional Chinese fast food. Service is very friendly. We order veggie udon (good), 10 pc pork XLB (good - wrap and ingredients not up to DTF level in my opinion), braised beef noodle soup (good, savory), pork chop fried rice (very good). Taste is on spot, pretty authentic. Portions is just enough for one adult for each dish. And overall vibe is couple steps down from DTF, first of all, restaurant is a bit too dark - decor is outdated. And maybe rethink about mixing bigger round tables and brighter, modern look. Food is solid. Price is competitive, but can use some promo as we have never heard of the restaurant. Maybe social media will help. read more

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We came here for quick bite and had fabulous experience. The restaurant is very spacious and cozy. Delicious dumplings and very affordable. Pork XLB and Truffle & Pork XLB are excellent, arriving piping hot and packed with flavor. Yet delicate, the wrapping holds up well. We enjoyed braised beef noodle soup. The broth is so comforting and beef perfectly tender. Their fried rice with pork chop is great and crowd favorite. It paired nicely with the bok choy with garlic. I thought cucumber salad was okay. I had better at Din Tai Fung and elsewhere. Service is good and prompt. Food arrived quickly and staff came by regularly to refill our water. read more

XLB here is truly authentic and tasty, very much resembles the ones you would find at DTF Taipei or HKG, and better than any DTF around SoCal IMHO, maybe even Dynasty Paradise. They have very thin skin that miraculously doesn't break, which is really difficult to find in US. And best of all it's so close to home! By the way the decor is cute and reminiscent of an old school Chinese restaurant but has a modern feel to it. Cool place to hang out with friends or family over ice cold Tsing Tao beer. read more

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I came to this place with my mom to try their xiao long bao dumplings. Place recently opened and located near the 71 fwy in Pomona. We usually get their seaweed and beancurd salad ($6.49), hot and sour soup ($10.99), string beans with garlic ($14.99), chicken fried noodles ($14.49), and pork xiao long bao ($13.49). The xiao long bao is juicy and the dumpling skin is thin. The soup was fine, but we did like their string beans and chicken with noodles dishes. They were seasoned nicely, the green beans were crunchy with a good amount of garlic. They have a Glendora branch as well. The staff is nice and the place is clean. read more

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靠自己，無論什麼時候，都是最有底氣，也最有魅力，最好的伯樂，其實就是自己，那些你看過的書，走過的路，見過的人，給出的善良，最終都會回饋給自己～ 又發現一家鼎泰豐師父出來開的小籠包店，在 Pomona, 離我很近，一發現時很興奮的當天就跟朋友過來品嚐，酸辣湯，小籠包，炒飯，三道青菜，真的都是鼎泰豐有的菜色，價格大概就是2/3的價格，味道，有些百分之百一樣，有些九成像，有一點像west Covina 的豐味一樣，小姐說大廚跟老闆都是台灣人，在 鼎泰豐做十幾年了， 第一家店是開在Glendale, 而Pomona 是第二家，寒假來了，小孩回家時， 我要再帶去也嚐嚐他們的甜點，豆沙包，巧克力包之類的，這家就是要帶他們去品嚐的新店家了！ read more

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SO SO GOOD Every aspect beats the mainstream place. The chicken XLB blew me away. The amount of soup in them is PERFECT. The chocolate XLB was so good we ended up getting 5 orders. Our server tonight (05/19) was amazing. She was hilarious and fast. The restaurant is quiet and clean. The prices are incredible. We LOVED our experience. Cannot wait to go back. read more

I give this place 4 stars because the soup dumplings satisfied my cravings but there was major drama in the kitchen today during lunch on Valentines Day. What could they be possibly yelling so loudly about where the customers began to noticed and grew quiet. Literally screaming at each other in Chinese back there. Our server was efficient and nice. Like another review mentioned, inside is clean and basic (or outdated) but that won't stop me from coming back. I'll be back. Going to Din Tai Fung is somewhat a trek from San Dimas. I also noticed a lot to go orders being made and picked up. The restaurant is spacious and there were a good amount of people eating there as well. I just hope the staff in the back get a grip on themselves and not yell at each other unprofessionally. read more

Jia Yan Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

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Food similar to dtf however it's far from it Taste soup dumpling xlb skin is a bit dry and not much soup inside dumplings Portion is quite small for the price. Some xlb only come in 5 pcs Atmosphere and decor looks dated and old and not very inviting Very empty on a weekend Sunday Service is average even with only 4-5 tables less than half full. Biggest downside is portion and price really doesn't leave much impression for me to want to go back read more

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One of our old friend works here and it turns out that the chef used to work with DTF (Din Tai Fung). No not what you think! Yeah the dumplings and hot and sour soup were both spot on. Dumpling was juicy. Soup was pretty good but a slight difference in my opinion. I would definitely come back. read more

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We had many dishes and they were all great! Dumplings, noodles, garlic veggies were fresh and delicious. We also had the sweetest server, altho she disappeared at the end read more

If you're looking for a cozy, soul-warming spot to escape the chill and indulge in dumpling heaven, Jia Yan Dumpling House is it. I came here for a work lunch with five colleagues, and not only did they accommodate our group with ease, they made us feel like we were stepping into someone's home in the best way possible. The environment is incredibly homey: warm lighting, welcoming staff, and that comforting aroma of freshly steamed dumplings that hits you the moment you walk in. It's the kind of place that makes you want to linger, laugh, and order seconds. Now let's talk food. The dumplings? To die for. Seriously. Each bite was bursting with flavor, perfectly balanced between delicate wrappers and savory fillings. I've been to Din Tai Fung more times than I can count, and dare I say Jia Yan might just edge it out. The flavors are just as refined, but with a touch more heart. It's like the difference between a symphony and a soulful jazz solo both masterful, but one hits you deeper. We tried a variety of dishes, and every single one was a hit. The soup dumplings were rich and velvety, the pan-fried ones had that perfect golden crisp, and the sides were fresh and satisfying. No misses here. Service was top-notch. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind the kind of staff that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. This place is a must when the weather turns cold. It's warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be back maybe with more coworkers, maybe solo, but definitely hungry. --- Want to add a playful line or a clever title to make it pop even more? read more

Food. No reason to drive to DTF. Perfect! Service. Today, fantastic. In a few weeks when the line is out down the block and the wait is over an hour, we'll see if they're still as wonderful Ambiance. Brand new. Nicely decorated. Pleasant and friendly. We're already planning who were bring here next. read more

Jia Yan Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Super delicious food and a convenient location ! My friends and i got xiao long bao, fried rice, bok choy, the braise beef soup (i think) and the dessert xiao long bao. They were all really good and enjoyable. I will agree with other reviews that the dough can be a little dry but that didn't ruin anything for me, it's only the top tip lol. The staff was attentive and friendly and the place itself was spacious and they were playing Harry Potter so that's a plus haha ! read more

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The place finally opened and wow, it was worth the wait! We came with a small group so we could try a little bit of everything. As soon as the staff started bringing out our food, we noticed something familiar... turns out the entire team, including the chef, worked at Din Tai Fung for 20 years before opening their own spot! You can truly taste the passion and craftsmanship in every bite. The dumplings were spot-on delicate, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Everything we ordered was excellent. If you're in the area and love dumplings, this is the place to go. Think Din Tai Fung quality, Thumbling charm, and genuine hospitality. They didn't disappoint this one's going to be a local favorite in no time. read more

Jia Yan Dumpling House - Xiao Long Bao! - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

In addition to the dishes pictured we ordered the green beans, baby bok choy, shrimp fried rice, and chicken dumplings. EVERYTHING was amazing. We usually venture out to Covina for thumbing, and we found this new spot on yelp. We were a little discouraged because it wasn't packed. Come to find out this location has recently opened. It was really good. I love ordering several dishes to see what I would order again if I came back. My family agreed we would definitely be back and would order everything we ordered this time around. We didn't even have leftovers we finished everything. Andy helped us out and was super friendly and helpful. Cant wait to come back. read more

Jia Yan Dumpling House - Orange chicken, Beef Tenderloin Udon with Black Pepper 5 Piece Shrimp & Pork Shao Mai - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

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Better than Din Tai Fung. Food is authentic. Pork chop fried rice. Xiao long Bao, wontons are all vey delicious. Even my picky mom who is a chef herself recommends this restaurant. read more

Went back to try some other dishes and it didn't disappoint. Will definitely go back again soon...and this time, they have more servers.

My parents and I come here mule times a week and also order take out on other days! We really enjoy the food. Also the chocolate XLB and sesame seed XLB are really delicious, do don't neglect to try those for dessert! read more

Super CLEAN eating venue!!!! The dumplings were yummy, garlic spinach was delicious, pork chop fried rice was yummy, so was the peanut sesame noodles (I think that's what they were called). Customer service was a 5 Star! We will definitely be coming back! read more

None of the dishes I ordered were good. Would not recommend. The honey walnut shrimp was nasty. The pork xiao long bao did not come with any chili sauce to go and had no flavor. The pork in the spicy shrimp and pork wonton was sour so either it was sitting out too long or meat quality is very poor. The sliced chicken noodle soup is bland. Overall, it was a waste of $60 to try any of the food here. You're better off going to Montclair or Diamond bar. read more

Jia Yan Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

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Today we tried this restaurant since we were in the area and I have to say that the restaurant was very clean. Food came out fast and friendly service. The food was delicious!!! read more

Great taste XBO Lots of juicy and best shells Also salt and pepper shrimp was quality and taste also nice. Recommend all friends of yelp read more

So happy I finally tried this place. Food was absolutely delicious! Everyone was so attentive and nice. We walked in during rain and it felt like a warm cabin! read more

Jia Yan Dumpling House - Shrimp Fried Rice Garlic Chicken Wings Beef Boiled Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

I want to start off saying the service was very sweet and friendly! The spicy wontons were soo good. definitely my favorite thing we ordered. The beef udon was good texture but didn't have much flavor in my opinion but my boyfriend enjoyed them. The chicken dumplings were delicious! We both enjoyed them. The baby back ribs weren't very tender but still enjoyed, although they had a strong fish oil taste. Overall good experience! read more

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careful with dumplings, we had undercooked pork filing in the dumpling, frozen dumplings sometimes might not cook thoroughly open one to check before swallowing read more

Jia Yan Dumpling House - receipts - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Little gem of a spot. Really authentic food and flavors. The dumplings are excellent and just the right texture and flavors. I do love the variety they offer. The walnut shrimp, fried rice and string green beans with garlic are great here. The service is friendly and welcoming. The space is clean, new and fresh. Definitely recommend. read more

Omg!! The food was awesome!! We left NO leftovers! The service was great and the ambiance was nice too! I wish we had taken pics we had shrimp and chicken dumplings and shrimp shumash (?) braised beef and noodles soup. Shrimp fried rice and garlic green beans read more

The food was amazing and service was super nice! It was a little quiet but me and bestie made it work :). Definitely recommend coming here! read more

Jia Yan Dumpling House - Pork Chop Fried Rice 8 Piece Chicken Spicy Wontons 10 Piece Chicken XLB - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Staff were very attentive, the place was super clean and the food was delicious. Highly recommend this place and the prices are better than most places we've tried read more

One of THE best restaurants ever. Service is amazing, food is amazing. WOW. The noodles with spicy sauce could've definitely been a lot spicier but amazing food nonetheless!!! Ambiance is cozy, calm, and homey. Thank you for the attentiveness of the staff!!! read more

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Food was beyond expectation Service was spectacular Will definitely come back to try more food! read more

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*same post as my google* The food is amazing! I used to go to Thumbling as it was closest to Ding Tai Fung without the weeks wait for a reservation. But when I saw this place was finally opening near my house (opened last Friday 10/10), I had to try it. And let me tell you this, it's soooo good, prolly better than Thumbling. I never had the chance to try Ding Tai Fung, however this place gives you the closest to it as all the workers (including the chefs) worked at DTF! Yall have to try it as the food is amazing as has alot of options without pork (Muslim), so I was sooo happy to find Chicken XLB!!!!! Definitely going back and going to try their other items. I would only recommend they flavor the string beans more, however everything else was amazing ! forgot to take pics because I was so hungry and it all smelled so good. read more

As a local resident, I was excited about this restaurant opening. I decided to give it a try, but personally, I found it a bit underwhelming. Compared to other places I've been--like Mama Lu's, where I feel I get more for the price--the pricing here seemed a little high: $13.50 for dumplings, $10 for 5 pieces of crab, $15.50 for orange chicken, and $22 for walnut shrimp. Of course, everyone's tastes and priorities are different, and you often get what you pay for, but for me, it didn't quite hit the mark. read more

The food here was soo yummy! Ordered a little bit of everything and I was very impressed. My favorites were the green beans and cabbage. Also the rice cakes with chicken! Closest thing to din tai fung I've had so far. read more

You must give this place a try! I went there about a month ago and the food totally took me by surprise. We ordered XLB, pork chop fried rice, salt and pepper squid, ribs, and garlic spinach. In my opinion, the XLB tasted better than Din Tai Fung. Pork chop fried rice and garlic spinach were spot on. The salt and pepper squid was a little salty. We came back today and ordered XLB, pork chop fried rice, green beans with garlic, black pepper beef, and salt and pepper squid. We asked the waitress to make the salt and pepper less salty and the dish was perfect. My favorite dish from today's meal was the black pepper beef. Overall, both experiences were great. This will be an establishment that I will return to in the near future! If you are in the area, stop by and give them a try. read more

Just opened up in the area and gave it a shot. Food was delicious, loved the minced pork noodles and dumplings! Service was great, place was very nice! Give it a try guys :) read more

My wife's and my first time here tonight and we'll be returning. The food was delicious and service on point.

Jia Yan Dumpling House is such a great neighborhood gem. I ordered the pork XLB, beef dumplings, and the spicy noodles, and everything was absolutely delicious. The pork XLB were juicy and full of flavor, and the beef dumplings were perfectly cooked and satisfying. The spicy noodles really stood out -- the chili oil was flavorful and well-balanced, not overpowering or too spicy, just the right amount of heat. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. The ambiance of the restaurant feels authentic and welcoming as well. Nicely decorated and plenty of seating space. The service was great and the servers were very kind and attentive. I'm so glad to have this spot down the street from my house and will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu. Highly recommend if you're craving great dumplings and comforting flavors. read more

Excellent food! I finally don't have to drive all the way to OC or LA for my XLB fix! This place is like an affordable Din Tai Fung but in the IE. Great service and parking is substantial. Inside feels nice and clean as well. read more