We went back to this place and we order the same dumplings for my grandson. He love them. This time I order me the sesame ball. I order in line. The food was ready when we got there. The only thing that it concerned me was that the sesame balls were too small. I have had these at another place and they are bigger than these. It kind of disappointed me. Maybe for the price was ok but I wouldn't mind paying a little bit more as long as they were bigger. read more

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Our service wasn't good at all. We were seated shortly after walking in and the server took our drink order and brought drinks but it took a really long time to get our order taken. It took even longer to get our food. NOT ONCE did we get checked on after getting anything. Not even a refill for my husbands soda. And mind you, our server passed by our table so many times and his empty cup was by the end of the table in plain view as well. We ordered shrimp dumplings, pork and cabbage dumplings, spring rolls and spicy chicken. The spring rolls were small one one came burnt. No big deal. The chicken was tasty. The pork dumplings were good. I never got the shrimp dumplings. She brought the check and I told her we never got them and she asked if we got them and I had to motion to the table and tell her, no they never came. She took it off the bill. Overall I was pretty disappointed in the service more than anything. I really had high hopes for this place. read more

Little Fat Dumpling - Pork and cabbage dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fresno, California

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This was is a 10/10!!! The food is loaded with tons of flavor. Service was fast and the place was nice and peaceful. Everything we ordered was amazing and exceeded our expectations. I'm originally from L.A. and this place is like Din Tai Fung. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Had lunch here with my cousin in laws. Party of 5 adults and 4kids. I've seen this place many times before but never thought to visit as the reviews were quite low but that was my mistake!! They have long booths that surprisingly accommodate our party size. My husband and I ordered veggie chow mein, orange chicken, bbq pork bun and creamy egg custard bun. All our ordered came out quick. Noticed the portions on the chow mein and orange chicken was on the smaller side, guess I'm just used to seeing plates filled as these plates were only half full and didn't cover the plate. Anyways the food was surprisingly delicious!! The chow mein had so much flavor. The orange chicken was more red and it had a crunch to it, my 4yo daughter ate so much and to this day asks about getting more (huge compliment). I was obsessed with the buns!!! The creamy egg and the pork buns were amazing I would definitely come back to order a dz more!! The egg was creamy with a hint of sweet, the pork was savory and reminded me of the Filipino siopao. My cousin in law had ordered a few dumplings couldn't remember which one but wasn't a huge fan. Overall it was a great experience. The chow mein, orange chicken and buns are a solid choice! read more

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Quiet and not busy when we entered and throughout our dining experience. Our party of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids, was seated shortly after arriving. We ordered sesame balls, vegetable spring rolls, edamame, wonton soup, bacon fried shrimp, a bowl of rice, and the house spicy chicken to share family style. Tried and enjoyed everything. Looking forward to try the sizzling beef with black pepper on a return visit. read more

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First time trying a recommended spot. The soup dumplings came out in an awesome steam basket two tiered. They were tasty, the beef, chicken & shrimp chow mien wasn't my favorite but my daughter loves it. We tried the bbq pork buns, veggie spring rolls as well. I'm not a fan of the bao buns mixture but the spring rolls were good. Nice crunch and inside was perfect. I would try something else next time there was a lot of other options. Our server was super kind and quick with everything that was being made to order mostly. read more

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The soup dumplings ABSOLUTELY amazing! Those are definitely 10/10... The sticky rice and chicken 1/10 rice is mush over cooked, no flavor over all just gross. We also got sweet and sour fish surprisingly really good 8/10 The restaurant is super small space is very limited. The waitress was ok, we never got refills on our drinks and was out of drinks for a while. I would ONLY come back for the soup dumplings to go.! read more

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Took my sister here for her birthday at her request. Prices were reasonable, service was decent. Had to ask for ice tea refill, it didn't happen organically. They don't off much for combination plates so ok, we went for family style dishes. Everything was spicy even if we didn't order that way. I'm fine with spice but hubby, not at all. He was miserable. No other customers in the restaurant which kinda concerned me. I would say if you like spicy Kung Pao, this is your spot, otherwise, meh. read more

Pork soup dumplings: I think this is the only place in town that makes their own soup dumplings. The dim sum places I'm sure they buy those frozen. Soup dumplings here are waayy better tasting than other spots. Although I have to admit they're on the saltier side. Each dumpling has a ton of soup inside, the dough is thin and soft. If it weren't so salty I'd give it a 5 but since it was salty (4/5). Har Gow: I've had better. It's pretty standard. The dough was a little chewy. Filling wasn't as flavorful. (3.5/5) Taro steam buns: I'd skip this tbh. Lot of bread and very little filling. I was hoping the filling was a bit sweeter. Very underwhelming. I do think these are bought, not made in house. (1/5) Sticky rice wraps: I also think these are store bought and not made in house. These are standard. Nothing really stands out about these. If you like the taste of shiitake mushrooms you'd like these. (3/5) Overall it's okay. I do need to retry these soup dumplings again because even being salty these are probably the best soup dumplings in town. And probably the only ones that are homemade. Maybe I just came on an off day. Everything else was just meh. But I'll definitely be back to try everything else. read more

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It was our first time eating here. Our server didn't speak much but he was attentive to our needs. The restaurant was clean but the door was always open (one fly kept bugging me). read more

Disgusting food, lousy customer service! I would never eat here again nor would I recommend this to my friends, family or enemies. I value good customer service and normally would not give a bad review but if zero was an option I would have chosen zero. read more

I finally tried The Little Fat Dumpling during lunchtime and I'm so happy I did. I had tried going before during dinner and there was a 30/45 minute wait. The place is pretty small, so it definitely gets busy at night. Going during lunch was the move. I got seated super fast with no wait. It took a little time to order, but once I did, the food came out pretty quickly. I tried the wonton soup and it was good, the broth had really nice flavor. I also got the beef chow mein and really liked it. The beef pieces were a good size and tasted really good. I also tried the pork soup dumplings and those were really good. They come with a little sauce to put inside, but I didn't really care for it and honestly didn't need it. The dumplings had great flavor on their own. I also tried the house spicy chicken and loved it. It wasn't spicy in my opinion, but I liked that the chicken was a little crunchy. I think it's fried and then tossed in their sauce, which was really good. I got white rice to go with it, best decision. Overall, the food was really good and I'm glad I finally tried this place. If you're around during lunchtime, I definitely recommend it. They'll get you in and out pretty quickly. read more

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Delicious food. Clean restaurant. Fast service. We arrived and were seated promptly. We ordered a few things to try out and get a feel of the place. The green beans were delicious and the soup dumplings were perfectly done. I tried the steamed pork bao and it probably was my favorite dish. Will definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

Little Fat Dumpling - Pork xiao long bao soup dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fresno, California

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The service was great, about a 5min wait for table and looked over the menu to order once seated. They checked in on us several times which was great. Food was delicious, my favorite was the shrimp onion dumplings, green beans and the pork soup dumplings! Overall everything was very delicious though! The setting was soothing, light music so you could enjoy a conversation still. read more

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First review coz I always forget to take pictures when we come in the past . This time my daughter took the picture. So here I am, located on Friant shopping center. Food ate good service was ok. read more

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Parking can be a little tough when you get here but I found one around 6pm. It's a small restaurant but one table can probably fit 6 people. Service was fast and we were seated right away. We ordered the beef onion dumplings, house spicy chicken and vegetable chow mein. The food probably came out pretty fast too. I really enjoyed the beef onion dumplings. It had a lot of flavor and tasted homemade :) the house spicy chicken was alright. It wasn't spicy at all and the chow mein was okay. There seems to be a lot of to go orders and I would definitely order the dumplings again :) read more

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The soup and beef dumplings definitely hit the spot with a light drizzle of chili oil. Everything else was just ok. Panda Express has better tasting orange chicken in my opinion. Not much of a variety offered as far as dim sum. The floors are really slippery unless you're wearing non skid shoes. read more

I have a sensitive stomach...everything gives it aches, bloat and gas! NOT this place. Everything must be fresh (which means low histamine). If your craving noodles or dumplings look no further. read more

The super clean, food was delicious, service helpful and kind. Highly recommend this location.

I went to The Little Fat Dumpling on one of those nights where you're not really hungry for food -- you're hungry for comfort. The place was small, warm, and slightly chaotic in a way that felt intentional. Wooden tables, soft chatter, the clinking of dishes, and steam floating from bamboo baskets like tiny clouds. I ordered a simple dumpling trio that arrived on a plate with a small bowl of soy sauce, and before I even took a bite, I had the strange feeling that I had been there before -- even though I hadn't. That's when I noticed something unusual. Behind the counter, each chef seemed to move with an odd rhythm, like they were following silent instructions. Then I saw it -- tiny movements under their hats. Not one, not two... but every cook had a little chef rat, hidden but very much in charge, guiding hands with gentle tugs and determined squeaks. No one else seemed surprised. It was as if this was simply how things worked here. The dumplings tasted like secrets passed down through generations. The soup dumpling held warmth that felt almost nostalgic, the steamed dumpling tasted like patience, and the crispy one carried the joy of imperfection. Every bite felt intentional, like a lesson disguised as food. And just as the night settled into calm... CRASH. A car slammed into the front of the restaurant, glass rattling, a wall shaking, and the kitchen erupting into shouts. Smoke puffed from the corner where the air fryer once stood -- now a tragic, mangled hero of the evening. Strangely, no one panicked. The chefs (and their tiny rat partners) paused, looked at the wreckage, and then simply went back to cooking. Because here, food mattered more than chaos. Customers helped sweep debris. Someone taped cardboard over the broken window. A cook laughed and said, "We lost the air fryer, but not the heart." The tiny rats continued orchestrating the kitchen like miniature conductors refusing to let the symphony end. And the food? Still 10/10. That night, The Little Fat Dumpling wasn't just a restaurant -- it became a shelter. A reminder that home isn't a building that can be crashed into, or an appliance that can be destroyed. Home is the feeling of being fed, welcomed, and quietly understood. I left with a full stomach, a strange belief in invisible teamwork, and a few unexpected morals: * Great things are rarely done alone (even if your partner is a tiny rat). * Chaos doesn't cancel kindness. * Home isn't where everything is perfect -- it's where people keep showing up anyway. * And sometimes, the best meals are served in places that refuse to fall apart. The Little Fat Dumpling may have lost an air fryer that night, but it gained something bigger -- proof that warmth, resilience, and good food can turn any broken place into somewhere worth calling home. read more

Little Fat Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fresno, California

The food here is BOMB! I ordered the sesame beef, pork bbq buns, and combination chow mein with the spicy chili oil ramen. Totally recommend these items on the menu are my go too! They make fresh dumplings and soup dumplings when you walk in . Highly recommend. Great food and service. read more

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Not sure what the complaints are about, I truly liked everything I ordered! Good taste & flavor, service was ok & waiting time wasn't too bad. Will definitely be one of my go to spots. All in all: Good food, decent service & the ambiance was. (Should note, I got my order to go) read more

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First time trying this place. Food was good and fairly quick. I don't remember what i ordered. I will say this, the food was actually spicy which surprised me. Most restaurants claim to be spicy, but the dish I ordered was spicy/hot read more

Little Fat Dumpling - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fresno, California

I have been here multiple times and really enjoy the food. It feels very homey. Everything is just so good. We decided to do takeout today and the quality is still just as good as in person. We ordered so much and underestimated the amount. If you are looking for some yummy dumplings, and comfort Chinese food, little fat dumpling is your best choice!! read more

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We were apprehensive to eat here because of the reviews, but we saw it was all service related so we gave it a try. The service wasn't that bad although it wasn't that good but it was definitely the worst rice I have ever tasted on the planet. How can something be dry and chewy at the same time? If I didn't know better, I would say that they over microwaved it by a lot after it had already been cooked though why would be my question? Everything we had from the Mongolian beef to the beef potstickers had something sour tasting in it. I don't know if it was some spice. I'm unaware of, but every item had that sour flavor. It was almost like fennel, but fennel is not sour whatever they need to do. They need to lose that spice and they need to lose the rice the beef on the Mongolian beef was wonderful and tender, but the sour taste permeating the whole dish kind of ruined it for us. When I complained about the rice being so bad, she took it off our bill and was gracious about it. However, I don't think I'm going to give this one another chance sadly read more

Little Fat Dumpling - Mongolian beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fresno, California

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Service was meh. The older guy who took our order was not inviting. But when he took the other tables party he was inviting. The soup dumpling was wayyyyyyyyy too salty. I love salt and I have a high tolerance for salt and the soup dumpling was way too salty. 8 pieces for $15 COSTCO SOUP DUMPLINGS ARE WAY BETTER. Potstickers were ok, they had soup in it too. That was different. Didn't realize that and I got soup on my shirt. They had the perfect amount of saltiness in it. 12 for $12 Kung pao chicken was soft. Didn't have much protein in this dish & very drenched in heavy sauce. I will not be returning. I can buy groceries potstickers and buy Costco dumplings that tastes a lot than this restaurant. read more

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Cute little place serving basic Chinese style dishes and some specialty dumplings either steamed or fried. Both are good. Friendly and attentive staff. I really wish they had more options of dumplings because the ones they have a so good. FYI if it's fried, it's a pot sticker; if it's steamed or boiled, it's a dumpling read more

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Great little spot for dim sum and Chinese dishes. The staff is very accommodating and the food is delicious! I've taken friends on several occasions recently and they are now fans as well. Check them out, you won't be sorry. read more

Good food. Awsome greenbeans. Will be coming back for more. Get the dumplings with the sauce

Lunch with my sister our First time here ! Host and service was great, Chicken chow mein was delicious along with the house Spicy chicken and soup dumplings a must. read more

Little Fat Dumpling - Soup dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fresno, California

Quick service from the staff. Amazing food, made to order. One of the best dumplings and shayou beef Ramen. 100/10. My husband and I loved it. read more

Four adults went in for lunch late afternoon on weekday. No other customers. Music was blasting. Why? Are they really trying to drive away customers? Staff didn't seem to enjoy it, why not tone it down? We ordered two dumplings, a noodle stir fry, and two beef noodle soups. Beef noodle soups were the best - broth was savory and the beef tender. I didn't care for the dumplings. The broth inside didn't have the umami yummy taste. 88 Bao Bao has better soup dumplings. Can't comment much on the price as everything is expensive. No reason they would charge less than their neighbors! read more

Place is very clean freshened of food aroma's . The staff were friendly helpful with menu items. I choose the Vegetable chow mein noodles are made on site.fresh vegetables The vegetable spring rolls were light ,full of flavor not greasy. I like that there is Vegan option on menu. read more

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My girls and I love this restaurant and we come often from aways from home (25 mins). Today, we are here again, and I realized the different way we were greeted and treated vs. an elderly couple sitting at the next table. The waitress (I believe she may be the owner, not sure), she greeted those folks with kindness and a friendly Hello. Then she comes takes our order and she is not the same friendly face. She was just very dry and unfriendly. Food is great. Perhaps just treat everyone equally was you should when providing a service is my expectations. read more

Service was slow other wise food was good. Some were very spicy the beef and broccoli were a little spicy . read more

Little Fat Dumpling - Pork soup dumping and pand fried bun - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fresno, California

Came in for first time. The restaurant was quiet but very clean. We were seated and brought water quickly. We ordered the spring rolls, soup dumplings, wonton soup and chicken chow mein! We were so pleased with all the dishes! We will be heading back here again! read more

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We have visited this location in the past and been wonderfully surprised at the quality. However, this time around, you were very disappointed by the quality of the rice and that we were charged extra for a tiny little bowl of dry, old crop rice. Our food took quite some time to come out, granted that it was the dinner hour. For a party of two, we each ordered one entrée and a bowl of rice. My entrée came out about 15 minutes after we were seated and my friends came about 25 minutes after we receded. Thankfully, her plate was piping, hot and freshly made with crispy vegetables and Perfectly cooked chicken. For the location, I would say it is what you would expect. But compared to my memories of this place, I'm sorry to say that I will not be returning. read more

The service is good and the ambiance but I just want to say the broccoli was totally raw in my veggie rice last time , I really want it to by cooked and hot and delicious like the first time I ate there with my family , I still love them though lol read more

0stars first time ever going. Went in at 3:02 waiting to get seated we got seated and she took our order took almost 2 hours for absolutely nothing to happen. My bf asked the waiter if our food was ready at 3:45 and she said she'd check then she completely didn't acknowledge us afterwards, it turned 4:20pm we just ended up leaving what a waste. read more

Food was good a bit salty. Couldn't help but notice how small the portions were for what we paid. $50 for three items and the chow mein being essentially half a traditional takeout container is a bit absurd. Also found a piece of metal in the sesame beef not sure if it is foil of some sort. If value is of priority there are better alternatives. read more

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