I wanted a do-over from DTF negative experience at their soft opening in Brea. This place opens at 11am and is inside Rivera Foods Supermarket with copious booths and tables to accommodate the combo lunch and shopper clientele. There's a separate counter for takeout orders and a wait to be seated podium. Their place settings are already set and the juicy pork dumplings are the star of the show. Temperature hot and bigger size so those met my expectations that DTF Brea did not. The beef roll was alittle greasy and the cucumber was bitter. I would suggest the workers be ready to serve at 11am; the workers appeared around the same time saying to give them a few minutes. It will be more professional if they're already at their stations instead of looking annoyed that we came when they opened. read more

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Food not fresh made Tastes like days old and just heated up wonton ingredients no good Dishes too salty greasy and spicy Won't come back read more

It's a travesty that this place is allowed to be called a Mama Lu's restaurant. What a disappointment. Everything was over-salted and portions were so small for what they were charging. I feel bad for those who can't get to the Monterey Park location where they do it the right way. read more

I came to Mama Lu's with my family for lunch and it was interesting because it's located inside a Chinese supermarket and next to Meet Fresh, a dessert place. This Mama Lu's was different from the one I was used to in Monterey Park. It offers dim sum and a lot of Cantonese-style Chinese stir-fry dishes. I love that they have a lunch special with many different dishes to choose from. The customer service was very friendly, and there was plenty of seating inside. Overall, I enjoyed the dishes and felt they provided generous portions. The shumai, deep-fried calimari, and red bean pancake were not very good. However, the bottle dish was flavorful, and the flavors were definitely there. I would definitely come back. read more

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Food was delicious! My favorites were the honey walnut shrimp, the seaweed fish, and the orange chicken. It's lovely to come here with a large family as the portions are perfect to feed everyone. My kiddos enjoyed the chow mein, fried rice, and egg soup. Clean establishment and service was on point. A server was standing in the vicinity to help people and take away plates. Looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Everything we ordered was decent. The rice cakes were my personal favorite. But the soup dumplings were a complete miss and tasted like it came from a bag. The skin was wayyy too thick. I might come back but maybe as a last resort for Chinese food craving. They were not that busy when we went by. read more

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Service could be more attentive. I prefer their DTLA location which was oddly not listed or advertised on the menu. The server forgot that we ordered one entree and we had to wait until the end of our meal to receive it. It was delicious and definitely enjoyed. Nonetheless good food, service could use improvement and it was not that busy when I dined in. read more

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Highly recommend. Mama Lu's is actually inside the store. It's a whole restaurant with plenty of seating inside. Dumplings were all a 10/10. You can't go wrong with any of the choices. My favorite was the juicy pork. You can tell they're freshly made. Tasty. Flavorful. The service was excellent. Server checked on us quite a bit. Dumplings come out within 15mins. read more

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I would say this is a very solid 3.5 stars but rounded up because there was only 1 dish that wasn't quite up to par. This is a chain and I've been to the ones in LA and always enjoyed the food there. I was happy to see one open up in the OC. The interior is very unassuming and is next to a bulk sized grocery store for Asian food. The signs are almost hidden from the front so you wouldn't know to look for it unless you read these reviews first! We tried a variety of items: Shrimp egg rolls, fish with seaweed, fried pork buns, Shanghai rice cakes, and salt and pepper pork. All the items were really tasty except for the fried pork buns - don't get those. The bun part was very mushy and you didn't get any soup inside. The fish with seaweed and salt and pepper pork chops were excellent. Very flavorful and not too salty. I would definitely get those again. The Shanghai style rice cakes are also very good, nice and chewy, definitely cooked correctly. And you can't go wrong with the shrimp egg rolls - they came with large chunks of shrimp which was nice. Prices are very reasonable and portions are generous compared to what you would find in Irvine for similar quality. I would come back! read more

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Really enjoyed this place! The food was good, and the service was very attentive and diligent. I especially appreciated that they offered lunch portions--it was the perfect amount without feeling like too much. Overall, a great spot for a casual lunch! read more

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Everything was so good ! The beef roll was refreshing and light. The salt and pepper squid was cooked to perfection and not too chewy. The shrimp rice cake was not mushy and the shrimp was tender and juicy. A lot of seating inside and friendly staff. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Shrimp SHANGHAI STYLE RICE CAKE SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP - Dim Sum Near Me - Tustin, California

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We did not intend to dine here but ended up getting a table. At first, it looked like the restaurant is located inside a supermarket, so I was a little iffy at first. But we were surprised to find that the restaurant is actually a separate unit next to the market; and it actually looked nice. I've been wanting to get Singaporean noodle for a while now for some reason. So I got that and it was pretty decent. It comes with shrimp and barbecue pork. I wish it came with more seafood options. I was also craving some hot and sour soup. Luckily they had a smaller size for one person so that was cool. The Kung Pao chicken was surprisingly good. It wasn't too sweet and the spice level was perfect. I'm not big on Chinese food when dining out, but this was a good overall choice for dinner. read more

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My husband and I ordered several items for lunch. Some were really good, especially the dry beef noodles and beef roll, while the har gow and red bean pastry were just okay. Overall, we still enjoyed our meal. What really upset me was how our leftovers were packed. We had quite a bit left and planned to save it for dinner. We asked for boxes, and one server kindly offered to pack everything for us. However, when we got home, we realized they left behind 3 pieces of our beef roll (one order comes with 6 pieces, and we had only eaten 3). There was also about half a plate of noodles left, but only a few bites were packed. We paid for all of the food and should have been able to take our leftovers home. We still enjoyed our meal here, but I'd recommend packing your own leftovers rather than having them packed for you. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Our leftover beef roll that was not packed in our to go boxes - Dim Sum Near Me - Tustin, California

Great to see the familiar name of Mama Lu's out here, a staple of dumpling and wontonery back in SGV. A large group of us stopped by for a quick dinner at around 5pm on Saturday, and just to be on the safe side we had tables reserved. Luckily there was a lull around that time anyways, so we got seated quickly and flipped through the menu. The waitstaff was respectful as we went through multiple rounds of orders due to some of us arriving late and the usual indecision. I've had my fair share of dumplings of all sorts, so today I went with their Shanghai Fried Rice Cake, chewy and slippery bites that were as fun to eat as they were delicious. Mixed with cabbage, onions, pork, and a savory sauce and you've got yourself a hearty portion. The others at the table enjoyed perennial favorites such as steamed chive and pork dumplings, siu mai, mapo tofu, beef chow fun, and of course, mango ade. As we finished up, the restaurant was lively as can be with most tables occupied. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Shanghai fried rice cake - Dim Sum Near Me - Tustin, California

I would give Mama Lou's a ten+ star!!! Service was excellent Food was delicious. Prices were right on servings were large. Lovely restaurant with blue chairs - with seating for large groups. It's located next to a Asian market - everything is fresh. We ordered Hot & Sour soup, which was the Best I've ever eaten!!! Then we had beef wraps which was like a burrito but better -with fresh veggies and a wonderful sauce. For dessert we had deep fried donuts - tasted just like New Orleans beignets - I told the manager, Juan, he needed to put powdered sugar on them...he went to the kitchen came back with powdered sugar & condensed milk!!! Both were yummy!!! I highly recommend this place - I just typed in great dumplings on YELP, while in Tustin and it came up & it was only a five minutes from where we were!!! We hit the jackpot ‼ read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Dim Sum Near Me - Tustin, California

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I've been to Mama Lu's a few times, mostly the Rowland Heights location, and recently tried the one in Orange. Overall, it was okay -- but I definitely prefer the Rowland Heights spot. Or even the one in SGV if you are willing to wait! :)) This location is in a plaza with plenty of parking. we arrived at 11:30 and was immediately seated -- barely any crowd. I did notice the crowds started to build up after 1PM. This location still has all the standard Chinese comfort dishes and dumplings you'd expect from Mama Lu's. We ordered some classic dishes - my mapo tofu along with soup dumplings and pan-fried dumplings. We also got my personal favorite - pan fried radish cakes! It's very good -- should had ordered two!!! The dumplings flavors were decent and everything tasted fine, but it didn't quite hit the same as the Monterey Park or Rowland Heights location. Service was fine and the restaurant was clean. If you're in the area and craving dumplings, it'll satisfy the craving. read more

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Two words. Fast and efficient!!! Food came out super quick. Service went great. Drinks refilled and table cleared promptly. Everything tasted so good! My favorite was their Peking porkchops! Saucy and not heavily drenched with flour. Savory and delicious! read more

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My neighbor suggested we go out for Chinese food for Lunar New Year and specifically asked for Yikoufu. Looks like our foreign friends really approve of this place! Must-order list when hosting non-Chinese friends -- you can't go wrong with these: Pan-Fried Soup Dumplings (Sheng Jian Bao) - They smell amazing the moment they hit the table! The bottoms are crispy and golden with sesame seeds, and when you bite in, they're juicy and full of flavorful pork. It was my neighbor's first time trying them and she kept saying "Amazing!" Orange Chicken (Chenpi Chicken) - Definitely a North American Chinese food favorite. Each piece is coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. My friend practically finished half the plate herself. House Special Stir-Fry - A great mix of meat and vegetables with that perfect wok hei (smoky wok flavor). Savory and perfect with rice. Beef with Broccoli - The beef is tender and well-seasoned, and the broccoli adds a nice color contrast. A true crowd-pleaser that works for both Eastern and Western tastes. Signature King Prawns - Plump and bouncy shrimp coated in a rich, flavorful sauce. Every bite is super satisfying. My friend said this was her absolute favorite dish. Wonton Soup - Thin wrappers, generous filling, and a light but flavorful broth. After some richer dishes, this soup is so comforting and refreshing. I could easily have two bowls! Tips for hosting non-Chinese friends: The menu has photos and both Chinese and English descriptions, so ordering is stress-free. Portions are very generous and great value for the price. The flavors are more mild than spicy, so it's very approachable for those who aren't used to strong heat or numbing spice. Highly recommend if you're looking for a spot to celebrate with friends who are new to Chinese food! read more

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Mama Lu's Dumpling House is one of those spots that works for almost any kind of meal. I came in solo for lunch this time, but I've also been here with groups ranging from 2 to 8 people, and it really fits everything from a casual lunch or dinner date to a bigger celebration with family or friends. It's located in a shared space with an Asian grocery store and another small restaurant, but Mama Lu's itself is surprisingly spacious inside. Parking is also widely available, which makes it an easy choice when you don't want to deal with circling a busy lot. Service here has always been friendly and prompt. The staff really seems to work as a team, and that always makes the experience feel smooth even when it gets busy. There's a huge variety of food to choose from, plus lunch specials if you're stopping by during the day. One of my personal favorites here is the siu mai. This visit I also ordered the sesame balls and spicy wontons, both worth getting again. And of course, you really have to explore their dumpling selection since that's the star of the show. Little order hack: if you get the Thai tea, they do complimentary refills, which is always a nice bonus. Mama Lu's stays in the rotation for me because it's spacious, dependable, and has plenty of solid options whether you're dining alone or rolling in with a full table. read more

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Came here on a weekday night and it wasn't packed! Very spacious place for being right next?in? a supermarket! Definitely come here with family because the portions are huge! We got: Juicy Pork Dumplings, Century Egg and Pork Congee, Shanghai Ricecakes, and Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings. All delicious but my favorite had to be the Conges and Ricecakes! Packed with flavor read more

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Excellent deep fried squid & beef dish. Love the good service. Busy ambiance as always read more

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I grew up eating @mamalusdumplinghouse from the 626 and I'm so happy they have locations all over now! My must orders is their deep fried seaweed fish. It's so crispy and tender and pro tip, ask for some sweet and sour sauce on the side for dipping. You can't go wrong with xlb dumplings or their Shanghai fried rice cake. Both classic flavors that I grew up eating. read more

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We ordered 11 dishes for five people. Some might consider that overkill. We considered it stimulating the economy and supporting local businesses, LMAO. In total, we got the pork XLB, chicken XLB, century egg congee, two orders or spicy wontons, sauteed string beans, hot & sour soup, salt & pepper squid, cucumber salad, beef roll, Sichuan shrimp, and also a small bowl of rice (because what kind of monster eats a meal without soup and rice???). Their hot & sour soup and sauteed string beans are my favorite. I could definitely see myself throwing back multiple rounds of each dish if I had the stomach space, but I am a mere mortal. They also have a convenient Yelp wait list and ample parking, so my family generally opts for this place over other popular dumpling houses. read more

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Updating my review. Three of my coworkers all share a birthday in the same week. It was decided to celebrate their birthday family style at Mama Lu's. We got to sit at a table with a round turntable in the center. This made it a lot easier to share the dishes. We decided to try the Peking pork instead of the usual fried pork chops that we've always ordered in the past. Everyone was pleased with the different pork chop dish. The slices of pork were tender and flavorful. I felt like having soup so I ordered the wor wonton soup. The wontons were decent as well as the other ingredients, including shrimp and fish. However, there was an overwhelming amount of cabbage which was bitter. And normally I love cabbage. I will probably just get the regular wonton soup next time. All of the staff were attentive and worked really hard to make sure that we had a nice experience. They anticipated our needs and provided service which we did not even have to request. Amazing! We were so surprised and pleased when they brought out a dessert of ice cream and waffles with candles for our birthday people. What a thoughtful and kind gesture of the staff. We will return for many more work lunches! read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - 45. Wor WONTON SOUP, Kung Pao Chicken, Garlic green beans, beef wrap, 1. JUICY PORK DUMPLINGS (10), Peking Pork chop - Dim Sum Near Me - Tustin, California

Mama Lu's Dumpling House, 17662, 17th Street, Tustin, CA92780. Dim sum, Taiwanese, Shanghainese. Service was good and attentive. The food came reasonably quickly even though the restaurant was packed when we were there. The dishes were tasty and well executed (*Garlic Pea Shoot was my personal favourite). Generous portion too. Next to the restaurant is a wholesale market (an international grocery market called Rivera Food Service). Location is really convenient if you need to do grocery shopping and grab a quick lunch. read more

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This has become my go to Chinese food spot recently and I've brought so many friends here! Their salt and pepper tofu is definitely a must order (only if dining in though). They have a variety of dim sum dishes that are also available and I always get their har gow! I like that you can make your own side sauce as well. The food always comes out very quick and in big portions so perfect to be able to take home! Some other dishes that stand out to me are their kung pao chicken/shrimp and shangai style rice cakes. read more

food is always good. This is their newest Restaurant in OC. Their mapo tofu is really good, ( my husband's favorite) the service is fast and the servers are attentive. They have lots of seating, we went on a Tuesday for lunch and there lots of costumers but we didn't wait at all, we were seated right away. We usually order their XLB but not this time. They are popular for their dimsum. We ordered the lunch special which include a bowl of soup and rice.1 order can be shared by 4( humongous servings) . read more

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Mama Lu's definitely has some pretty good and homey food with decent portion size! I really enjoyed the rice cakes, soup dumplings, and honey walnut shrimp they had so much variety from dim sum to different types of rice and noodles dishes to seafood and stir fried goods and more. great for a nice gathering with family or friends read more

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Mama Lu's never disappoints! I've always been a fan of this place and frequented the Monetary Park location before they opened this one in Tustin. This restaurant is right down the street and I always take my family here for lunch. My mom usually doesn't like going out for lunch, but she loves the pork chop with spicy salt. Some classic dishes I would highly recommend would be the juicy soup dumplings, spicy wontons, orange chicken, sautéed string beans, scallion pancake, and the house special chow mein. We've been here on multiple occasions on Sunday around 11am with a group of around 10 people and we never have to wait. They don't take reservations, but there's plenty of tables and it's very spacious. It's located right inside the grocery store and there's plenty of parking in the lot in front! I'll definitely be back again soon. read more

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Saw this place on tiktok & wanted to try it out since I love Chinese food. Got seated immediately, & everyone was very welcoming. The menu has a lot of popular dishes that I'm familiar with. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken and flavor was overall good, but the chicken seemed to lack meat. It was more batter. The house special chowmein was really tasty & full of flavor. A lot of mixed protein in it. The spicy wonton was also one of my favs, definitely could use more of the sauce though. Food came out fast, & the restaurant was very clean. read more

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Pretty good tbh. I liked the flavors and the price. Service pretty good. Keep it up! Liked the chill ambiance too! read more

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Absolutely terrible. I'm sorry but we ended up not finishing anything. Definitely recommend J.zhou since it's close by if you're looking for good dimsum place. The interior looks clean even though it's connected to a grocery store. This is why we tried the place in the first place. They have a super small dim sum menu selection but better dinner menu items. Their spare ribs tasted like fake meat. Their chicken feet was marinated in an artificial tasting sauce. Their cucumber salad had way too much black vinegar and was way tooo sour. The deep fried squid was decent and the only thing we were willing to eat. Their siu mai was ok also. Their service however was very fast because we were one of the 3 groups that were there. read more

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Small portions and big prices. Had high hopes for this place. Ordered the rice cakes as they don't do pan fried noodles and ordered sesame balls. Rice cakes were good but serving was so small. Im certain they gave me old sesame balls that they refried. Hard and greasy. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Sesame balls. Refried - hard and greasy!! - Dim Sum Near Me - Tustin, California

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After hearing friends rave about the other locations in LA, I was excited to finally try the one closer to me in OC, but I have to say I left a bit underwhelmed. The restaurant is tucked next to a grocery supply store, which you can actually see into while eating. Since it shares a neighboring stall with Meet Fresh, it felt more like eating in a cafeteria than a dine-in restaurant. We arrived before 8 PM on a Friday and only had to wait a few minutes for them to set up our table, which was nice. As for the food, we definitely overordered! The beef rolls were generously sauced and packed with meat, and the massive bowl of hot and sour soup was pretty flavorful. The house chow mein came loaded with seafood and chicken, and while the noodles had a great texture, the dish didn't have a cohesive taste. I was most disappointed about the juicy pork dumplings. Although they were large, they were over-steamed and fell apart at the lightest touch of a chopstick. It didn't help that they were already stuck together from being too close in the steamer. The pork filling and broth were also quite bland. As for the spicy wontons, I appreciated the whole shrimp inside, the meat was tough and a bit dry that even the very mild spicy sauce couldn't save it. Overall, the dishes could've been prepared better and lacked flavor comparatively to other Chinese restaurants in the area. I'm not sure if I'll be back to try more at this location. read more

Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Massive portions | HOT & SOUR SOUP, 1. JUICY PORK DUMPLINGS (10) - Dim Sum Near Me - Tustin, California

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Dumplings ordered was good. Stir fry pea sprouts need more salt, otherwise is fresh tasting with right amount of garlic. Salt and pepper pork could be deep fried a bit longer so it's more crispy. Also could use a bit more flavor. read more

This place is an absolute must-visit--everything we ordered is seasoned well, full of rich flavor. The kitchen staff goes above and beyond to make dining seamless, effortlessly accommodating special requests and menu substitutions, while our server, Juan Garcia, provided amazing, attentive service that made the whole meal even better. The absolute standout, though, has to be the refillable Thai tea: unlike most places that just serve overly sweetened milk, you can actually taste the deep, authentic brewed tea in every batch. With incredible food, a super helpful team, and bottomless drinks done right, I will definitely be coming back! read more

Met up with my sisters for dinner here tonight. We had tofu seafood soup, sautéed green beans, honey garlic pork chops, fried tofu, spicy Singaporean noodles with shrimp. Everything was good. Pork chops was very good and the meat was nice and tender and not tough and mostly lean and not a lot of fat like other restaurants. Great dish. Will order this dish again. Spicy Singaporean noodles were average. Seafood soup was good. Service was also good. Plenty of servers available and quick to bring what we need. Portions are large and prices are reasonable. read more

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Came to Mama Lu's Dumplings with my girlfriend's meetup group for lunch. We were a large group of 11. The food was fantastic, everything we ordered was delicious. We ate family style sharing the plates with each other. This gave us the opportunity to try several different dishes. Servers were attentive refilling drinks and bringing out plates of food as they were ready. Prices are very reasonable. I'm looking forward to coming back again soon. read more

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The food and service has improved significantly since they first opened. During our visits, the pork soup dumplings, honey walnut shrimp, beef wrap, orange chicken, spicy cucumbers, Yang Chow fried rice, garlic pea shoots, and sautéed green beans are usually the staples in our rotation. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and the portion sizes are great for the price. The workers are also a lot more attentive, and each plate of food comes out quickly. We will definitely keep coming back for our family dinners! read more

Good Chinese food, lots of variety, service is friendly. My favorite is the crab roe dumplings as they are really juicy. Other food is also yummy. There's also unique dishes such as fish with seaweed, fried clam with basil, red bean pancake. read more

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