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    Luscious Dumplings

    4.5 (317 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Handcrafted Thai Tea with Boba (Iced)
    Vivian M.

    The service was fast. It's a self-service type, and sit wherever you want. The place is kinda small with max capacity of 34. There's available tables at the patio area. The food is good and being served hot and fresh.

    Green onion pancakes
    Fred S.

    Happened to be in the area and the locals seemed to have a high opinion of this mom and pop looking place. The location is really nice for a shopping center/mall. The interior is very basic, so it's not a place to go if you want a fancy sit down restaurant. It's also no Din Tai Fung, although the menu has many of the same types of items. That being said, there is plenty of seating to accommodate the clientele considering the size of the place; and we were there during peak dining hours and it was just fine. Sat quickly w/ wife and kid. The menu is extensive, think dim sum to the max. They apparently were awarded a Michelin star for something in 2021, but I was too hungry to worry about that. We ordered Chicken Dumplings, Pork Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) and green onion pancakes. Sesame Brócoli and Thai Tea. All were quite good, but none stood out as superior to places we have eaten at here in San Diego. I'd give each item a solid 3.5/5, and the service itself a 5/5 as they were fast and quick to accommodate us when we had a problem with one of the dishes. They also gave us some pan fried pork dumplings and I have to say I enjoyed those the most 4.5/5. The Thai tea is forgettable and overpriced for what you get. The broccoli w/ sesame is interesting but served cold and the sauce is extremely overpowering. The flavor stays in your mouth for hours! Overall, though, based on excellent and swift service and good (not great) food, they're definitely a place we would visit more regularly if we lived in the area.

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    Rosalee I.

    Deep down, I want to gate keep this, but it wouldn't be fair. This place had a Michelin 2021 recognition and it's just not fair that they have not gotten a star. For me. Everything on the menu is 10 out of 5.. except for the stewed pork belly noodle. Service was good. One can order by using their tap screen or speaking to someone. Ambiance was casual dinning... in my Opinion, luscious dumplings would excel if they opened in a true sit down restaurant. This place is worth all the attention.

    Angus Beef Noodle (Non-Spicy) Angus Beef Noodle (Non-Spicy)
    Marife K.

    I went here twice in one week. I haven't seen or experienced anything that I don't like in this place. It's a fast-food dumplings place. Clean and have an open space vibe. Very limited tables and you order via QR code or the counter The food is amazing. Specially the soup dumpling. This is a great place if you are craving for something quick and easy dim-sum.

    Pork xiao long bao
    Kristelle B.

    We heard this spot is part of the Michelin Guide in LA and we're always down for some good Taiwanese food. Space: ample seating and plenty of sunlight. It's easy to order by the QR code on the table. Food: they don't have an elaborative menu but still plenty enough to choose a variety from and each item was reasonably-priced. We got the pork xiao long bao, popcorn chicken, Dan Dan noodles, and scallion pancakes. I enjoyed all and couldn't really pick any favorites! As somebody who has visited Taiwan many times in the past, this is definitely one of the most authentic you can get here. Staff: very friendly and accommodating! Our server was fun to chat with. Our bill came out to about $50 for all and it was plenty for two people!

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    Zaydian A.

    Luscious Dumplings is a self serve restaurant which kind of threw me off. Essentially you seat yourself, order from your phone, pay, and wait for your food. You also need to go get plates, chopsticks, napkins, etc. The whole experience felt strange but I also didn't mind at the same time. As for the food, 5 stars!! I highly recommend trying their award winning Pork Pan Fried Dumplings. They were chewy and soft, while also having a little char on the outside. I also tried a dumpling that had Cheese, Beef, and Onion, almost like a burger dumpling which was really good. Lastly, I would recommend getting their Dan Dan noodles and add any protein of your choice, great dish for those hot days. Overall I would say a good experience, prices are reasonable, but I hate paper plates which is why I can't give it a 5 star. Would I go again? Yes, but I would order take out.

    Nicole S.

    As someone visiting from Hawaii, we don't often have access to great xiao long bao. I was excited to try some near our family. The store is smaller inside but still has a good amount of seating. All orders are taken via QR code and they have disposable cutlery. Since we were meeting a friend we ordered a bunch on the menu. Honestly everything was great! I particularly like the pan friend dumplings over the xiao long bao. It's crisp and juicy. We also had spicy pork dumplings and the sauce had a good oily kick. My personal fave is the popcorn chicken. We also got a mushroom rice dish and I was glad we got that because veggies are needed. The sauce on it was nice too. I didn't care too much for cucumber dish personally, but that's alright! Last thing, the servers were very nice here. I appreciated the speed of cleaning up despite the large party just leaving the restaurant.

    Did not get the steam basket experience
    Dorian C.

    I want to give this place 5 stars so badly, and we will definitely be back soon to try more items! Located in a large, busy plaza, but surprisingly parking wasn't an issue. We came on a Wednesday night so it wasn't crowded at all. The host was friendly, answered our questions, and gave great recommendations. One thing I really didn't love: all of our food came out in to-go containers. We ordered two sets of dumplings and expected the steamer basket experience, but instead everything came in plastic boxes and plastic utensils. The strange part wasn't even that they used to-go and containers, it was that they didn't correct it. We were clearly dining in as the other items were served before this (paper containers), scanned the QR code at the table, so I'm not sure where the disconnect happened. We ordered the following (all sets of 8), ranked by my favorites: Popcorn Chicken - My #1 item. That house sauce + secret spicy powder is elite. Shrimp & Pork Wontons - Fun to eat; just make sure everything is mixed well. Yuzu Pork Soup Dumpling - Must. Must. MUST order. Pork Soup Dumpling - A classic staple done well. Cucumber Salad - Honestly better than Din Tai Fung. Baby Bok Choi I'd reorder all of these again in a heartbeat. I was told the most popular items are the Beef Noodle Soup and the Beef & Cheese Fried Dumplings, so those are next on my list. Overall, the whole to-go container situation was awkward especially paired with grabbing your own utensils and drinks, plus bussing your own table. Maybe it's meant to be more fast-casual, but the expectation wasn't clear. TL;DR: We tipped upfront expecting full service but ended up with to-go containers and doing everything ourselves. Great food!

    Spicy angus beef noodle soup
    Tim Y.

    Luscious Dumplings came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. I'm only disappointed that I didn't dine-in but rather did take out. The food was packed securely and snug in the togo bag. The scallion pancake was flaky and topped with green onions and a great appetizer to start with. Their Spicy angus beef noodle soup was amazing! As a dedicated beef noodle soup enthusiast, I can confirm this one is the absolute best. It included a generous amount of noodles, veggies, and beef. Premium, exceptionally tender; that's how I'd describe the beef. The broth was deeply flavorful with a medium degree of spiciness, not mild yet not overly spicy where it overpowers everything. I will definitely be back to try their XLBs and pan fried pork dumplings.

    Laura M.

    First experience at Luscious Dumplings which happened to be voted a 2021 Michelin rated restaurant in Chula Vista, CA. It's tucked to the right of Nothing Bundt Cakes. I was craving wonton soup for dinner instead of ordering dumplings. To order your food, the waiters prefer you order by taking a photo of the QR code. Not only does Luscious Dumplings have great customer service and affordable prices!! As for the ambiance, it's simple, with framed photos of dumplings on their white walls.

    Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings (XLB) - 8pcs (one is missing because I ate it)
    Selena F.

    All around great experience. I liked the casual dining style and everything came out pretty quickly. The food was so yummy and there were plenty of menu items. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I'll be coming back here again and again.

    Steamed Crab and Pork Soup Dumplings (XLB) Zheng Xie Xiao Long Bao - 8pcs
    Vivian T.

    Can't say enough about their dumplings! I recently feasted on Luscious Dumplings, and I am already craving them again. It's a bit cramped inside the restaurant but there are plenty of seats including a bar style seating, which I sat at. There were condiments at every table, and it is self-serve when it comes to water and utensils. Cucumber Salad (5/5): A simple but refreshing appetizer to share! They dressed up the cucumbers and were lightly smashed to absorb the sauce. Popcorn Chicken (4/5): Standard, juicy pieces of fried chicken served with a mayo sauce. Solid, but would not order this again. Yuzu Chicken Soup Dumplings (4/5): Delicious chicken soup inside each dumpling and the flavor was there. Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings (5/5): Both of the crab and pork provided so much flavor when you bite into it! This one was my favorite to order. Not much service but the staff still acknowledged guests as they came in and left and still went around asking about the quality of the food. This restaurant is something you would discover in Convoy area, so this is a different and unique find to the area!

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    G V.

    From the staff at the the start, two very personable young men, to the food and sweet chili sauce, amazing! I went off the recommend of the staff and got pan fried potsticker beef and cheese and the pork and shrimp wonton with noodles. It was great. If you want something else, something beyond good and different, why not try it. Be blessed by the sweet chili sauce. Looks hot ,but it's not. Just great. So good.

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