Traditional. Iconic. Heritage-style. I know my mom and grandma would approve. My all-time order is the French-style beef (I won't accommodate, sorry ) My family loves the salted fish & chicken with eggplant, because "it can't be easily made at home" Also ordered the pan-fried dumplings -- their recommendation and a classic must-order. IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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I was genuinely surprised by how spacious this restaurant was. From the outside, I never would have guessed how large the dining area is. I've ordered takeout here a few times now, mainly for the Wonton Noodle Soup and the XLBs. The wonton noodle soup is comforting and flavorful with a solid portion size, especially for the price. The noodles still held up pretty well during takeout too. The XLBs are definitely the highlight for me, but I'd highly recommend dining in for those. They're best enjoyed fresh out of the steamer when the soup inside is still super juicy. With takeout, some of the broth tends to leak out during transit, so you lose a bit of that signature soup dumpling experience. Overall, a solid spot if you're craving Taiwanese-style comfort food without breaking the bank. Good portions & reasonable prices. read more

Mama Lu's - Inside - Taiwanese Near Me - West Covina, California

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I've always loved Mama Lu's. This was my first time trying it at this new location in West Covina. The restaurant looked clean. Staff was friendly. I order a few items I haven't tried from Mama Lu's and I was quite disappointed. The hot & sour soup was so, so, so sour! The salt & pepper chicken wings were too salty. The fried veggie with meat bun could be better (I think bc I'm comparing them to Shanghai Shengjian Bao from Kang Kang Food Court). Those are the items I would not order again. Items I loved and would order again are the enoki mushroom with bean curd cubes and the crispy fried coconut bread (basically friendly mantou) with condensed milk as a dipping sauce. I don't know what they call it coconut bread, there's not coconut flavor at all. Overall, I'll definitely come back, but will try other items since they have so many items on their menu. read more

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Love this location. It's so spacious, and clean! It's located in the Haven City plaza that offers plenty of parking. I've been to other locations before, but I like the fact that this one isn't too busy at time. The waitress that helped us is very friendly, and the food here is delicious & plentiful. Pictured are the Seafood Chow Mein, the Fish Dumplings, and the fried fish with seaweed. read more

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A new Ma Ma Lu restaurant close to my house, nice. First time here, place newly remodeled, dining area slightly smaller than their Puente hills location. Nicely decorated, staff really nice, helpful and attentive. Everything ordered tonight tasted great. Only issue was that the portion sizes were a little underwhelming, could be a bit larger. Other than that, based on friendly staff and great tasting food, I still give them 4 stars. Slightly larger portions would definitely be deserving of a 5 star rating. read more

I'm amazed that this place not packed yet, food is flavorful and waitresses here are much much nicer than others. This spot is newest I think but taste wise is better than the rest. And since not many people knew yet there is no waiting lines. Good luck guys see you next time read more

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Solid Chinese/Taiwanese restaurant and I'm really glad they expanded into this area. It's a great addition to the neighborhood. Just a heads up -- parking can be tricky depending on the day and time since it's in the same plaza as Haven City Market, which gets pretty busy. The restaurant itself is spacious and can easily accommodate larger parties, which makes it a great option for group dinners or family-style meals. I've been here multiple times and have a few go-to dishes: the Beef Udon, Thai Seafood Fried Rice, French Style Beef Tenderloin, Pork Chop with Spicy Salt, and the Fish with Seaweed. All are consistently flavorful and generously portioned. The French Style Beef Tenderloin and Pork Chop with Spicy Salt are especially satisfying if you're craving something savory and hearty. I've also tried the Beef Noodle Soup -- the broth had tons of flavor and depth, but the meat wasn't as tender as I would've liked. Still enjoyable, just not my favorite on the menu. Overall, this is a great choice for Chinese food in the area. Good variety and perfect for sharing with a group. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

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We had a great lunch at Mama Lu's West Covina. My parents and my wife had a delicious family luncheon. Mama Lu's right next to Krua Thai. Parking can be a challenge pending the time of day as it's in the Haven City complex. This location is extremely nice. They keep it noticeably clean. We are familiar with Mama Lu's as we had gone to the Pasadena location before. The servers here very attentive the moment we walked in. It was not too crowded at all when we came in and they seated us at one the round tables in the middle. We came here mainly to try the Dumplings and some of the entrees. We ended up ordering: Shrimp Dumplings Shiu Mai Beef Wrap Seafood Pan Fried Noodle Corn and Egg Soup Sautéed String Beans Each of the entrees came out one after the other. The presentation and portions were massive. Each entrees looked abundant. The dumplings were big and I love the containers they were in. The beef roll was delicious and the pan fried noodles tremendous. My parents and wife had a great family lunch together. They were all happy with the food. Mama Lu's West Covina is a solid option for some dumplings and other traditional Taiwanese cuisine. Bring the family and bring the friends. Thanks, Mama Lu's! ( ^_^)b read more

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My husband, his parents, and I ate here recently and it was a delight! My husband and I visited the Pasadena location a while back, and I remember the food being just as delicious. First thing we noticed was how spacious the restaurant is. It doesn't look like it would be looking from the outside. We also noticed their choice of design for the teacup, soup bowl, soup spoon, and plate set, versus the typical plain white dishes you see at other Chinese restaurants. Mama Lu's wants to stand out amongst the rest from start to finish. We ordered the Shiu Mai, Shrimp Dumpling (har gow), Seafood Pan Fried Noodle, Corn and Egg Soup, Sautéed String Beans, and Beef Wrap. They are generous with their portions and the food tasted better than I remembered. We couldn't keep our forks down and didn't have much to take home! The dishes I liked most were the shrimp dumpling and seafood pan-fried noodle. What I also liked besides the food was the customer service. Each food item was placed on the table carefully and each time the server checked on us. They'll also pack your leftovers for you while you pay for the check. Overall, this is a great spot for lunch with friends and family. Thank you, Mama Lu's, for the wonderful experience. We will be coming back! read more

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Bought some vegetarian dumplings and they were very good! Skin was thin and full of a variety of veggies and noodles. Will come back again to try other dumplings. Place looks nice and service was good. I would come back for a date for this place. Parking is ample, but weekends are busy. read more

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I normally order from Mama Lu's Dumpling House in Monterey Park, but I had already left the area. Luckily, they have a location in West Covina which is on my way home. Thanks Mama Lu's for being conveniently located at Hong Kong Plaza! Btw, they are in the same plaza as Haven City Market. I called in to place my order. Lady staff on the phone was pleasant. I got one Wonton Egg Noodles Soup and one West Lake Beef Soup. Both are my youngest daughter's favorites. She said both were delicious. Upon arrival, I got lucky with a parking spot right up front. My order was ready. Paid for my order. I was then on my merry way. They weren't super busy at the time. Lots of inside seating. Bright and clean interior. Atmosphere was welcoming. Next time I'll have to come for a dine-in experience. Thanks Mama Lu's! read more

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Chinese family style dining is always my favorite ! I had: 1. Fish with seaweed 2. Fried pork bun 3. Honey garlic pork chop 4. Sauteed assorted vegetable 5. Beef wrap 6. Sauteed fish fried rice read more

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I came here after visiting Haven City Market in the same plaza and saw that they have a grand opening soon. Once they opened, I came here with my mom to try their xiao long bao. The seating area is a good size for groups. They do have a good amount of staff. Lady came by with a small dish of fried peanuts and a kettle of jasmine tea. We chose to get their xiao long bao ($10.99), sauteed green beans ($16.50), Yang chow rice rice ($17.50), hot and sour soup ($13.25), and salt and pepper shrimp ($18.75). Portions are a good size and seasoned nicely. Not too salty, the xiao long bao was juicy and the dumpling skin was not too thick. The staff is nice and the place is clean. Parking can get packed. They have other sister branches near Rowland Heights, Arcadia, and Monterey Park. read more

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Walked in and got seated right away. Service was great. The restaurant is spacious can accommodate a large party. The house noodles were delicious. The noodles were tasty and bouncy, great veggies and pork with it. The wings were delicious. The chili oil dumplings were good too. We recommend and would come back. read more

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Absolutely incredible experience! Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor and perfectly executed. The Indo fried rice was rich, aromatic, and had the perfect balance of spices. The beef roll wrap was fresh, savory, and so satisfying--definitely a must-order. The filet mignon beef cubes were the star of the night--super tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. And the soul dumplings? Next level. Flavorful, comforting, and you can tell they're made with care--honestly comparable to Din Tai Fung or Thumbling. On top of the amazing food, the service was friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back and bringing friends. Highly recommend! Only thing I'd love to see in the future is some lunch specials--this would easily become a regular weekday spot for me! read more

Mama Lu's - 50. Indonesian Fried Rice and beef cubes - Taiwanese Near Me - West Covina, California

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Mama Lu's never disappoints! The portions are always incredibly generous, and everything tastes super fresh and delicious every single time. We ordered the fried pork buns, fish with seaweed, salted fish chicken fried rice, beef wrap, sautéed assorted vegetables, and the honey garlic pork chop--and every dish hit the spot. The fried pork buns were crispy on the outside and juicy inside, the fried rice was packed with flavor, and the honey garlic pork chop was perfectly sweet and savory. You can really taste the quality and consistency in their cooking. Great service and spacious. read more

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Mama Lu's has been around forever and back in the day, it was where you would go for hole-in-the-wall XLB. Nowadays, you can skip it. I probably won't eat here again because there are other Chinese restaurants that taste better and offer lunch specials. This place does not.n I don't know what happened, but it's just not it anymore. The XLB is okay, fried pork buns were tasteless, French beef cubes were delicious, sweet and sour pork was a no, and the gailan was pretty good. All this for $100 for a weekday lunch? It's worth it to try somewhere else. Sadly. read more

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Mama Lu's is my comfort meal and I've been coming to this local institution for years, so trust me when I say you gotta go for the Peking pork chops and Fried pork buns. The sauce on the Peking pork chops? Fire. And the meat is so tender and pulls apart with just your chopsticks. The fried pork buns are pure carby goodness and it's literally the goated pairing with chili oil. Their advertisement for the Salt & pepper tempura fish got the best of me so I had to try it and honestly, wow. These are fried fish halves and are SO crunchy, spicy, and reminded me of a bar snack. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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Delicious bites, comforting ambiance, and fantastic lighting for foodies! Got the beef wrap, seaweed with fish, honey garlic pork chops, fried pork buns, salted egg, and chicken fried rice plus sautéed veggies for a total of 6 dishes that easily fed 4 people with leftovers. The service was quick, with piping hot food coming from each dish. I tried the seaweed fish and honey garlic pork chops for the first time, and they are now certified as must-haves in the rotation every time I come back. read more

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Stopped by Mama Lu's about 20 minutes before closing weren't sure if they'd take us and they happily did. We just ordered three things from the menu since we knew we didn't have a lot of time. Chicken fried rice was delicious. I really liked the pan fried dumplings with the sesame seeds. My partner really enjoyed the boiled dumplings. Servers were friendly. Food came out fairly quick. Keep in mind they have can sodas so no refill. The place was pretty busy not too loud in the restaurant. read more

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Newly opened Mama Lu's Dumping House. We have been to their Monterey Park and City of Industry locations, I was excited that they opened here near me. Interior is clean and spacious with some Asian drawings on the walls. Server was friendly and welcoming but not so attentive. She keeps on chatting with one regular customer and made us wait until she's done chatting to bring our needs, very unprofessional behavior. We came for a late lunch in the afternoon. We ordered their Juicy Pork Dumplings, Chinese Spinach Rice Cake, and Shanghai Style Chow Mein. The pork dumplings were okay but both of the rice cake and chow Mein were undercooked and taste bland, rice cake was too chewy and the chow mein was chalky. We end up packing them to go. Unfortunately, food is not as good as their other locations. I might come back and give them another try for other dishes on the menu. Plenty of parking and it's in the same plaza as haven City Food Hall. read more

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Delicious food! My favorite was the sweet and sour chicken, and the beef tofu soup! The staff was super friendly and checked up on us if we needed anything. I went at night for dinner and it was pretty chill and calm. Not a lot of people read more

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We were on our way to a FRIENDS GIVING dinner and we arrived early so we decided to stop by HAVEN CITY MARKET. We also needed to find something to bring to the potluck so we ordered some MAMA LU's... SONG OF THE DAY to play along to this YELP REVIEW: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen... Mama LU's, just ordered some food Put a menu in front of my face, pointed to items, that we wanted Mama LU's, life had just begun But now I'm hungry and need to go Mama LU's, ooh, didn't mean to order so much If I'm not back again this time tomorrow Carry on, carry on as if nothing really matters... SCRAMBLED EGG SHRIMP: 10/10 I can never get enough of this dish and it's feels like it's the GEM of the menu. CHOW FUN PORK & FISH TEMPURA: ordered it for my mom since she is so kind enough to dog sit for us :) DUMPLINGS & SHANGHAI PORK BUNS: 10/10 my hubby's favorite. He's likes to get the fried version... FRIED RICE:10/10 We took the fried rice and dumplings to the POTLUCK and our friends really enjoyed them... AMBIANCE: 8/10 It's a pretty chill and not so crowded location which is great if you want to eat in peace. SERVICE:B+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The lady wasn't ready to take our order as she seemed overwhelmed but, this younger guy who spoke English pretty well was ready to take our order. We ordered for pick up and had to ask for utensils and sauces. ROCK ON MAMA LU's!!!!!!!!! read more

Mama Lu's - Checking in to Mama Lu's - Taiwanese Near Me - West Covina, California

Enjoy the food here and the service is good. The sweet and sour chicken was kind of like an orange chicken but it was too soggy for me. Everything else was good and would definitely return. read more

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Mama Lu's is located in the West Covina Haven plaza. Outside of prime hours, there's a lot of parking. I got the beef chow fun and an order of xiao long bao. The beef chow fun had a great texture and the beef itself was super tender. It was a light soy taste, just a good classic. I prefer a slightly stronger soy taste in my usual, but honestly it was still very good. I was worried about the xiao long bao because I just got back from Taiwan where I had a lot of XLB options. Luckily, it was great! The wrapper was slightly thick with a light tackiness to the touch. The broth was hot and clean, not too porky or chivey. Paired with the classic chili oil and black vinegar, it was just a straightforward good bite. The inside is decent in size and the servers are nice. The food came out fast and was served with hot jasmine tea. read more

Mama Lu's - Beef chow fun - Taiwanese Near Me - West Covina, California

Mama Lu's is a legit spot for some delicious Chinese food! If you always looked for a Sam Woo, then you have options. Mama Lu's I would say is alternative to Sam Woo. Everything on the menu is affordable and made fresh. Portion is large and has a great value where it's great for sharing with family and friends. Prepare for leftovers. Every time I go I can't help but order too much. read more

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Traditional Chinese family style restaurant with a Taiwanese Twist!! From soup dumplings, stir-fried noodle dishes to fried buns and so much more, EVERY DISH is expertly prepared and INSANELY DELICIOUS!! They are more than a dumpling house!! Comfort food unlocked!! Real satisfaction!! What we tried: HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOP EGG TOFU TOP WITH MUSHROOM JUICY PORK & CRAB DUMPLINGS SHANGHAI STYLE CHOW MEIN WITH SEAFOOD SPICY WONTONS (W/ PORK & SHRIMP) FRIED COCONUT BUN Fresh, flavorful and made to order!! The perfect spot for a casual meal or celebration!! Nice open area with plenty of seating!! Wonderful customer service! Free parking in Hong Kong Plaza. read more

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Glad this place opened in West Covina since it is closer because we used to frequent the one in Rowland Heights. We tried the seafood pan fried noodle, shiu mai, fish with seaweed, and Chinese broccoli chicken. Portions were generous and everything was pretty tasty. Definitely coming back. read more

Wow! Just wow ! MaMA Lu's did not disappoint! The food was a 10/10 and everything tasted fresh. Ivan our waiter was great, a little timid but overall a good waiter. Will be back again! read more

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I have been eating at Mama Lu's for about 10 years, so when I heard that they were coming to the city I live in I was overjoyed! Typically, I order seaweed fish, and the Westlake soup, and dumplings! And we have gone to the Rowland Heights location for seaweed fish, but prefer the one in Monterey Park, because it is more crispy, so we wanted to try the one in West Covina! We have been waiting for them to open and on Thursday evening and were surprised to see it finally open! To start the fish, here is delicious, the batter is thinner, and stays more close to the fish, is not as airy as the one in Monterey Park, but still very delicious, and not at all soggy. The beef, is now one of our go to items! The meet itself is very tender and soft, and the meal goes very well together with the mushrooms and onions. The onions were raw and a very nice touch. The sauce was very yummy and sweet, we were expecting the meal to be on the saltier side, and were surprised! We could not stop eating it! The service was also prompt, and the ambience was a little hard to tell because they are new! Looking forward to coming back again and getting more seaweed fish, beef, and more! read more

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Service was so quick, as soon I ordered it was like they walked into the kitchen then came out with something. The dumplings and beef roll came out a bit later than the entrees but I think that because they're hand made in house. The XLB had inconsistent pinching so it didn't look machine made. It was clean inside and it felt very tranquil sipping on hot tea that they brought out complimentary. The beef rolls were my favorite but I think I messed up not ordering the seaweed fish. I was too full to order more food but every table near me I could hear them ordering it, next time! read more

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I used to go to the Mama Lu's location in MP when I was living in that area. I now live in the West Covina area so I was so happy to find out there's a location here! I love getting their xiao long bao and spicy wontons. So so good. Their beef pan fried noodle is also a must. The restaurant itself is very spacious, with plenty of seating. The service is wonderful as well! read more

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I've been to a few Mama Lu's locations and this one is currently my favorite! I think the space is really clean and spacious, perfect for family style dinners which is what I have always thought Mama Lu's was always all about. There's a ton of seating. My new food favorites besides the staple dishes I always get (spicy wontons, xiao long baos, and Peking sauce pork chops) are the enoki mushroom with bean curd cubes and the coconut buns! The gravy in the enoki mushrooms and the bean curd was so comforting and I enjoyed that they added some greens in there as well. It's definitely become my new favorite! I also really enjoyed their chow mein in XO sauce with seafood as the protein. The noodles weren't greasy at all and absorbed the sauce so well. Overall, this has become my new favorite Mama Lu's location and I enjoyed their service. read more

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Tried Mama Lu's Dumpling on their very first day open, and it was such a great experience! We ordered the French beef sirloin, shu mai, and spicy wonton pork and shrimp -- all were fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The spicy wontons especially stood out, with just the right amount of kick. The restaurant was very clean, and the service was quick and attentive, which is impressive for an opening day. You can tell they put a lot of care into both the food and the atmosphere. Excited to see them grow -- we'll definitely be back! So glad to have Mama Lu's in our neighborhood! read more

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I love Mama lus! I have tried all their locations! Each has such delicious food! My favorite is the beef with mushrooms! I order it every where! The food is great and the prices are affordable! I highly recommend it if u want quick yet tasty food! The service is fast and the portions are huge. We always have leftovers! Clean restaurant! read more

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This location does not disappoint! The place is new & very cozy. Our server was super attentive as well. The dumplings here are sooo delicious, both steamed and pan fried. I really liked their chicken as well as their fried fish. Really good comfort vibes at this spot. read more

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Food was delicious the udon noodles were my favorite thing we had . Definitely will be coming back The inside was very spacious also read more

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I am Chinese and I know what Chinese food is. I ordered 4 dishes and nothing was good. It's even worse than I cook. Even my son 6yrs old doesn't let me buy food from there. Mama lu is good, but not this one. I am not coming back definitely. read more

We love the lamb, tenderloin and deep fried prawns. Tasty and very generous portions. Quick no non-sense service in a new bright ambience. Chili oil mixed w soy sauce x black vinegar is fire. read more

We visited Mama Lu's around 3pm on a Saturday and easily avoided the crowds. We ordered the hot and sour soup, deep-fried prawns, deep-fried pork chop with spicy salt, and beef udon with XO sauce. Portions here are noticeably smaller compared to other Mama Lu locations, and the flavors felt a bit muted as well. Service was decent, likely because the restaurant was fairly empty. Still, I'm glad there's a location closer by when I need my Mama Lu's fix, even if it doesn't quite match the other locations. read more