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    Niu Mama Kitchens

    4.4 (73 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Current dumpling menu as of 8/14/26. Get the Kuromi bun set!
    Hope A.

    The food here is so incredible!! We got ube and custard dumplings at Lao Ma, literally no notes. The women working there were so sweet and friendly. Then we got the samgyeopsal platter and the cheesy pork tonkotsu platter from Kimchi Xpress, with sides of braised potatoes, and cucumber kimchi that were to DIE FOR, like halmeoni makes. I love the Panasian vibe inside, everyone in there was having a good time with friends and family. It was such a nice place to sit down, take a load off and eat amazing food. Note to owner: THIS IS HOW YOU BUILD COMMUNITY!! I'm obsessed.

    Lao Ma Dumplings- Wontons in Chili Oil, Bao Sumo Snow - Matcha and Lychee Blossom Slushie
    Valerie C.

    Really like the concept of this food court. I've visited locations with very similar vibes in cities such as New York and LA, and this one specializes in Asian cuisine. Great option for when you crave a mix and match of items or if people in your group want to eat different things. For food, we ordered from the dumplings stall and got the wontons in chili oil and fried bao. If you go on a weekend, I recommend going earlier rather than later because some items can sell out for the day. Wontons were my favorite - excellent spice and flavor. The bao were good but just okay. For drinks, we ordered from the Sumo Snow. Ordering is easy with the kiosk, and there is a big variety to choose from - anything like fruit teas, milk teas, slushies. My Lychee slushie was very refreshing. The owner of the establishment is also super kind, he chatted with us as we waited for our food and let us know that sometimes they host themed nights - anime, movies, pop culture - and the stalls sell specialty food and drinks during those nights. I imagine it can get pretty packed on those days, so plan accordingly!

    Signature deep fried dumplings, seaweed Salad, jalapeno poppers and créeme brûlée matcha
    Angelica D.

    I truly never have a bad experience here. I got dumplings, then headed over and grabbed the most delicious seaweed salad and jalapeño poppers! Also loved the crème brûlée matcha! It is a little pricey but honestly everything is nowadays but the food is yummy!

    Ha Long Bay refresher from Sumo Snow
    Jason F.

    We visited Niu Mama Kitchens on a Sunday for lunch, and I must say, it's a unique concept with its food court setup featuring a few Asian food vendors. We decided to try a bit of everything: a poke bowl, a combination of chicken and beef, and edamame from Saito's Express, as well as pork and chive dumplings from Lao Ma. To top it off, we indulged in the Ha Long Bay refresher from Sumo Snow. While the variety is a nice touch, the food was pretty much what you would expect from Asian fast food vendors--not the highest in quality. The preparation time was longer than anticipated, which was a bit frustrating. The seating arrangements were typical for a fast-casual place, nothing special. Considering the prices, which felt a bit on the higher side for what we received, I would say that Niu Mama Kitchens deserves a solid 3 stars for its diverse offerings but falls short in quality and service.

    Paula P.

    Came here with my book club and we all enjoyed the variety of food options. I got the inari bomb from Akai Hana, which I really enjoyed. Also got the ttetboki form kimchi express- the sauce was very watery and there wasn't too much spice or flavor. Every food stall is ordered via kiosk which is nice, but there's also someone at the front for question. The bathroom was clean and there were a lot of seating options.

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    Janet L.

    Gotta be honest, this place is not at the safest area, but it is so good that I went twice in 3 weeks. The first round, I tried K-Bap, Lao Ma, Akai Hana and Sumo Snow. The second round, I focused on Akai Hana and Sumo Snow. First round - Lao Ma is the bomb!!! I was just thinking about how much I love these varieties of dumplings that they would be my fix before I got a reservation in at Ding Tai Fung. The strawberry dessert cake from Sumo Snow was not so great, but those white chocolate ice cream bites recovered!! The Tokoyaki balls from Akai were good, but I would say the filling maybe could be a bit hotter (weird to say, I know). Second round - The bento box from Akai was so worth a try. I had the salmon and chicken combo and there was so much food! I had a second meal out of it. The drink from Sumo was very refreshing! Wonder what happened to the pho place because that would have been a huge hit. I would love to come back for more restaurant but seems like there's no more room to grow inside.

    Pho brisket and bag of veggies
    Mike L.

    Came by on a Saturday at noon. Not busy at all. Love the Asian food hall concept as you can find various choices to match your mood. Went with Pho Mama because I have a tendency towards Viet food. Pretty easy menu and a very nice staff member took my order for the Brisket Pho. Sat with my pager for a bit until my order came up. Simple setup, pho in a disposable bowl and a bag of veggies for garnish. Broth did not have a deep flavor or usual spices I would expect of the usual pho broth. Meats and noodles were okay. Just enough for a quick fix for me. Nice concept so maybe I'll give them another shot in the future.

    Selma H.

    We tried Niu Mama Kitchens during their Pokémon event series and loved it! Although I don't quite remember the stalls inside, I can remember how good the food was! All the staff is attentive and friendly, props for always making sure it's clean!

    Bulgogi fries and Burrito
    John H.

    9/5/26: 4 for dinner at Niu Mama Kitchens. We ordered a lot of food from 4 of the 5 restaurants. The winning dishes were The Bulgogi Burrito from Kimchi Xpress, the Pan Fried Shrimp Dumplings and the Inari Bomb from Akai Hana Express! The food and service from each restaurant was fast, hot and tasty. The ambiance is super casual and chill. Definitely worth a visit for the variety of Asian Flavors in 1 location. We will be back!

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    Karen W.

    Gotta love a good food court, especially one that specializes in Asian food. So far they have Korean, Japanese, dumplings and a boba shop. We got a little of everything and it was all pretty good. There is plenty of seating and prices were fair for all the restaurants we got food from.

    Dumpling Sampler
    James S.

    The valley needs more places like Niu Mama Kitchens. It's a perfect place to have multiple restaurants in one place and a perfect way to try out various foods from around the world. They have Japanese, Chinese, Korean and delicious boba's to enjoy. They have plenty of tables to sit and enjoy the restaurants too. Great service and a great concept to support small businesses.

    Christa M.

    This a pretty cool place for grabbing some food with friends and family with a variety of places to pick from. I had dinner here last week with friends and we all enjoyed and finished our foods. We ordered from the following places: Saito Express: Chicken and shrimp hibachi - good portion and very tasty Pho Mama: Beef Pho - not many sections to choose from, broth was good Lao Ma: Spicy dumplings - they were out of cucumber salad so we ordered these K - Bap: Beef bulgogi and Korean tacos - tacos were pretty simple, on the sweeter side. Bulgogi was good Sumo Snow: Boba smoothies and cheesecake with ube - good cup sizes for the price, ube on cheesecake was not good Everything was flavorful. The employees all seemed nice and eager to take our orders. The dining hall was clean and there is plenty of seating. Worth checking out!

    Pho Mama - Brisket Pho
    Tammy M.

    All the vendors were friendly here! We ordered from everyone basically and we had a great experience. I ordered beef pho and it was delicious. The broth was flavorful and it was served hot! I was able to try my friends food as well and it was all yummy. The inside was spacious and clean.

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    Thank you ok. We hope you come again.

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    2 months ago

    Very good food! The food was fresh and hot, very crispy and delicious filling. Zero complaints, very friendly staff.

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    This place is amazing, the pork buns look delicious!! I came here after going to one stop and I knew I had to try it out.

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    Thank you dear come again

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    Your review make us very happy. Thank you. Come visit again.

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    Thank you so much and very good photos. Come again !

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    Cute little spot with different options. Very cleaned and maintained. A little over priced. Service was good.

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    Amazing food and great sitting area, loved the options, good drinks and variety of options.

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    Owl Owl Boba Chick

    4.9(13 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Legit Taiwanese food due to TSMC being in the area. Glad I was able to try this place! Small menu…read morebut good selections. I tried the beef noodle soup which has soft tender beef, bouncy noodles, little mustard greens, bok choy and broth with a tiny kick. For appetizers has the popcorn chicken with real pieces of chicken and not just batter. I love the crispy basil pieces in it. Fish cakes was good too which is like a salty tasting mochi-like appetizer. Lu Wei was also good with marinated seaweed, boiled egg and braised tofu. Yummy! And of course I paired it with a Jasmine green milk tea with boba and also got a chocolate boba. They started to get busy to a cozy spot. Service was good. They should put some tables outside to accommodate more in dining seating. Overall delicious and would come back!

    No doubt in response to the large community of Taiwanese now in north Phoenix, Owl Owl Boba Chick…read moreis a lovely new addition to the Taiwanese food scene in Phoenix! They've only been open for 5 months and having intelligently kept the menu tight so they can execute every item well. On this visit, we were welcomed with a warm hello! We decided to order the popcorn chicken with Thai basil, Gua Bao (now called Bao Buns on the or newest menu), spicy wontons, and green milk tea w/boba. While we were waiting, a group of Taiwanese customers entered the cafe and their conversation instantly warmed my heart. To hear Taiwanese mandarin like this was not something I had expected when I moved from SoCal to Phoenix 18 years ago. Onto the food: perfect popcorn chicken with DARK meat! Well seasoned, and not overly battered. The Gua Baos were the STARS of this visit. Soft and warm steamed bread encased perfectly braised thick pork belly slices. The addition of pickled veggies and sugared peanut powder told me the owners are DEFINITELY Taiwanese. Every bite was perfectly balanced with salty, sweety, umami flavors. The spicy wontons were good as well, although the skins seemed a little thicker than I am used to. The sauce was garlicky deliciousness. Their green milk tea was flavorful and perfect at 50% sweet, with light ice. The boba was on the larger side and probably had been sitting for a while, as they weren't as chewy they should be. Next time, will try their custard pudding add-on! I'm so happy to have stumbled upon a gathering place for Taiwanese nationals in Phoenix! So grateful for Owl Owl's presence and I hope they continue to expand their menu and keep their standards high. Looking forward to our next visit, where we'll try their heartier fare, like the bowls and beef noodle soup!

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    The Clever Koi

    The Clever Koi

    4.2(2.2k reviews)
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    Met up with friends and family here for dinner. I'd been wanting to try a new Asian fusion spot,…read moreand this one had been on my list for a while - it did not disappoint! The atmosphere is super classy and cute, with great date-night vibes. Parking can be a little limited with the English pub next door, but it's definitely worth a stop. We started with a few of their buns. The pork belly was my favorite, but the fried chicken and meatball were both very good! For dinner, we ordered the fried rice, XO noodles, and shaking beef. The beef was a little more well done than I prefer, but everything was packed with flavor. Portions were generous, presentation was beautiful, and overall, the food was delicious. Most dishes averaged around $20, which felt very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. And a special shoutout to Keith - his service was fantastic throughout the entire meal! Great atmosphere, flavorful food, generous portions, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

    Clever koi is an Asian-American fusion restaurant that pulls no punches, I find that most fusion…read morerestaurants lack the identity of either side and underdeliver. Quite the opposite here, I have been a long time customer of this particular location and I've always had an amazing experience with the food as well as excellent service from the staff over the years. The chef and staff clearly care a great deal about the establishment and the love is shown all throughout the space. I usually have the Pork Tonkatsu ramen, Katsu sando, and Krazy Fries and everyday I'm away from Phoenix I CRAVE these so badly. Amazing and ambitious flavor combos that all fit so well together. Couldn't recommend this place harder

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