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    Ma's Dumpling House

    3.7 (595 reviews)
    ModerateDim Sum
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Walnut shrimp & Beef Brocolli
    Charmaine C.

    We keep coming back here because the food is really delicious. It's like a home-cooked meal every time. The walnut shrimp is our fave!

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    Hira H.

    Landed here to try something different out as my husband was in the mood for dumplings. He ordered the Lamb and Onion Dumplings, while I ordered the Salt & Pepper Shrimp. Both of us ordered the Shrimp Fried Rice to share. The Salt and Pepper Shrimp was absolutely fantastic, crunchy with just a slight kick of white and black pepper, with some sautee dried red chillies which you can choose to consume or not (I did - delicious!). Hubby said his lamb and onion dumplings were very comforting but could use a little Salt and maybe a kick of spice. The STAR of the show was the Shrimp Fried Rice - it was sooooo super comforting and delicious. Simple, yet complex in its flavors. Absolutely LOVED the shrimp fried rice and would highly recommend. The jasmine iced tea in a bottle was floral and refreshing! I definitely wanted more! The lady who was our server seemed to be doing everything but was still super sweet and got our food out as quickly as possible. Her service was impeccable despite being the only one there! Lastly, it's a small and cozy outfit but it's super cute and interesting inside. One wall spans messages and art work from diners and the other (the wall we sat near) has a really cute mural painted on it. Overall a fantastic experience, and would definitely come back for more!

    Mapo tofu
    Nick H.

    Sometimes you just want good casual Chinese food that you can either dine in with friends or order takeout/delivery on a random night. Not the massive platters you get from a heating tray like at Panda Express or any of the mom and pop Chinese restaurants that follow the Panda Express model but an actual Chinese restaurant that serves legitimate entrees and dishes for either dine in or take out. When you're on the mood for that kind of Chinese like I often am on a random weekday night, Ma's Dumpling House is the queen. If you're like me and you like to occasionally eat in an actual restaurant with real service, you'll love Ma's. Just know that it gets crazy busy at diner time. But the lady who serves as cashier, waitress, and buss lady is super nice...and will get you server as quickly as she can. The food at Ma's is exceptional for casual Chinese. I usually get the Mapo Tofu, some sort of soup (like one of the egg drop varieties), or an appetizer like crab rangoons. It's all delicious. This is my go-to whenever I'm craving Chinese.

    ALL THE THINGS -- for research
    Michelle T.

    Ordered a ton of food and even had leftovers for 3 for a total of ~$150 (no alcohol/dessert aside from my amazing Thai iced tea). The food was incredible and perfectly cooked/seasoned/oiled. Really kind service and attentive. Smaller place but I enjoyed the mom and pop ambiance. I'd definitely come again, thank you!

    12. Wonton in Chili Oil
    Lynne T.

    Got a variety of dishes to try, but the dish that was super good and stood out amongst the party was actually the chicken green beans. The other dishes were okay/decently good. I just wished the fried fish fillets were crispier since the sauce was good. The breading was on the softer side.

    Wor Wonton Soup
    Charles P.

    Excellent service and delicious Chinese food every time!!! If you are undecided about what you want you can always ask Mary the owner for assistance.

    10. Pan Fried Dumpling
    Emma G.

    The food was absolutely delicious! We had the pan-fried dumplings and the meat dumplings, and both were so flavorful and fresh. Me and my friend tried this place for the first time, and we're definitely coming back. The vibe was so calming -- I was actually able to sit down, enjoy my food, and have a real conversation with my friend. The service was great too; as soon as we walked in, we were greeted and taken straight to a table. We felt all our needs were met, and we'd love for everyone else to check them out! Highly recommend!

    The 19. Beef Chow Mein
    Jenny C.

    Ma's Dumpling House (a change in ownership) We've been coming here off and on since the Pandemic. The place is same with opposite wall balancing the wall art (other than pictures of dishes). We were quickly greeted and seated. Not too many good Chinese restaurants in North Orange County. This place is decent but dishes tends to be super salty and the sauce on the crispy noodles was out of control. The dishes we like best are the stir-fried string beans and chili oil wontons. The pan fried dumplings and green onion pancakes are okay. Lastly, we like the art on the wall, the depictions of cats doing various things. Always brings a smile to our faces.

    106. Mapo Tofu
    Stephanie C.

    One of those classic Chinese spots with the decor to match, making me feel instantly at home upon entering through the bamboo curtain doors and sitting down at our lazy susan table. The menu has Asian American cuisine, as well as some more traditional dishes, and they definitely did all of them well, with some stand out dishes as well, super memorable even for someone who primarily eats Chinese food! We got around 7-8 dishes, but I ate it so fast and forgot about the pictures Standout dishes: Salt and pepper fish was mostly everyone's favorite! The crisp batter was seasoned so heavily with white pepper and they stir fried each piece in onions, garlic, and jalapenos, perhaps more. It was almost burning hot and the fish was so juicy and flaky. Some places under season their salt and pepper fish or it comes out too soggy. Definitely not here! Honey walnut shrimp had a very thick fry, thicker than anything else we ate, so it was a tad too heavy for me. Everyone else loved it though, and it came with lots of walnuts and large prawns and a thick glaze that was almost creamy. Very sauced up for sure. My personal favorite which took me by surprise was their mapo tofu. It had no pork in this dish, but the sichuan peppercorns and thus the mala was absolutely amazing. The silken tofu was swimming in their sauce, definitely didn't feel like they cheaped out on the sauce base by using a packet or anything, and it was absolutely delicious and to me, a hard find at many Chinese spots. We also got a stir fried beef and pepper dish, forgot the name because we ate it so quick but it was pretty good. Got the steamed buns and the steamed dumplings, both were standard, would probably never get the buns here again since they seemed super lackluster and plain, the dumplings were juicy but also eh, contrary to the name of the place. House fried rice came with pork and chicken was also yum but normal. I did appreciate the fluff though and it wasn't particularly spicy. Nothing crazy! It was just one guy working the front so it was a little hard to get his attention, but to me, that's pretty standard for actual Chinese spots. While there were no points off there, I did find some hairs in my rice, which was really nasty. That aside, there were no issues with our meal and they also served tea in a big pot which is a huge green flag. Overall, I totally would come here again and would recommend this spot to hit your craving for Chinese food!

    Strawberry Milk Tea: contains no strawberry, no milk, no tea.
    Linda M.

    Both dishes I ordered were overly salty. The strawberry milk tea contained no strawberry, no milk, and no tea. It appeared to be made from a powdered mix.

    Lunch special

    Came for lunch on a Wednesday at 11:40 am and the restaurant was empty so that is not a good sign. Ordered two lunch specials, beef and broccoli and sautéed fish and both portions were small. The beef was good but the fish was tasteless. During our entire time there, only two other people came in. Not sure how this place can stay in business with such a low turnout. Lastly, it was a warm day outside and restaurant didn't turn on fan or AC so it was very uncomfortable to sit and eat. We won't be coming back.

    Hot & Sour Soup + Wonton in Chili Oil + soup dumplings & fried rice
    Nimani P.

    Throughly enjoyed dinner at Ma's Dumpling House. Hot and sour soup was my favorite, so flavorful and great balance of spice and sour soup. Wontons are just as yummy and sauce was really tasty. Dumplings were just as great and hit the spot for what we were looking for. Overall the restaurant is cute and cozy, great for family dinner. Service was great, everyone was helpful and friendly, made for a nice dinner night.

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    This place is really good. I like getting the vegetable dumplings whenever I go. It's also peaceful here. Thank you Ma's.

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    I noticed the change in name from Min's to Ma's . . . When did the change occur? Are the recipes the same?

    March 2020. New owner. They have the same dishes but in my opinion the new recipes taste better.

    It was called Mins. Is it changed to Ma's?

    Yes!

    Does this place use MSG?

    We have been coming to this restaurant since the Noodle House owners sold out to move back East. The… 

    Do you serve beer and sake?

    Nope, I don't think they serve beer or sake. At least not on the menu.

    Does this restaurant offer vegetarian Xiao Long? Not to be confused with a potsticker- as is also described vaguely as "dumpling". If not, does anyone know where to find them!?

    No they don't because I have asked before ?

    I can't find your restaurant?

    Please go inside the Euclid plaza where the 99 Ranch Market is, we are only 4 doors away from the 99 ranch market. We right right next to the UPS store and the 365 Days Dentistry

    I can't find your restaurant when I am in Euclid St?

    Our restaurant is located inside the Euclid Plaza where the 99 Ranch market is, we are only 4 doors away from 99 Ranch market. When you drive inside the plaza, go to 99 Ranch market, we are located next to the UPS store and the dentistry. Thank you!

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