This is the most underrated restaurant in San Marcos. Hidden at the base of the hill as you head south up the hill to San Elijo Hills. From the impeccable service, cleanliness and premium traditionally prepared dim sum, wontons, bao and dumplings. Everything was perfect, we left wanting more. Jasmin milk tea to go, yes please. Loved it all. Don't miss this little San Marcos gem. read more

After spending our Sunday morning enjoying Discovery Lake and hiking its trails, we decided to have lunch at the nearby Campus Pointe II Plaza. There were many dining options on site, and ultimately we decided on One More Bite after seeing a cook making dumplings behind a glass wall, assuring us they were authentic and the dumplings were not from stores. The restaurant, with its modern Asian décor, was clean and quite spacious, with seating for 70+ guests. The friendly staff guided us to our table and brough water and menu right away. After browsing its extensive menu, we ordered the following dishes: Popcorn Fried Chicken: The chicken pieces were lightly battered, tasty, crispy, and mildly spicy. Pork Xiao Long Bao: This is the quintessential dish of any dumpling house and theirs was spot on. The delicate outer wrap was flawlessly steamed without any tearing, perfectly trapping the juicy broth inside. The filling was well seasoned and with very nice texture. Boiled Shrimp and Pork Dumplings: The outer layers were not soggy or overly boiled, retaining its firm but delicate texture. The filling was savory and a tad sweet. Shrimp and Pork Wonton Soup with Udon: The broth was light but flavorful, with a hint of pleasant white pepper aroma. The thick udon noodles were nicely al dente. The wontons, with savory filling, had slightly thick wraps. Rainbow Vegetable Pan Fried Dumplings: The colorful wraps really accentuated these dumplings. The outer layer had a nice firmness on top and a beautifully crispy bottom. The well minced filling was lightly seasoned and soft. Brown Sugar Rice Cakes: The rice cakes were quickly fried, creating a golden outer layer and pleasantly chewy inside. The drizzled brown sugar provided the sweet kick. Coconut Cream Balls: The fried outer layer was crunchy, and the runny coconut cream inside was not overly sweet. Overall, it was a very enjoyable lunch experience. read more

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No longer need to make the drive to La Jolla and valet park for xlbs. One More Bite Dumpling House serves up delicious dumplings without a reservation or need to wait in a long line to be seated. The dining area is clean and comfy. Service is great. My only gripe is that they never answer the phone! If you're craving Chinese Food and find yourself in the San Marcos Area, give this place a try. Thank me later. read more

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As everyone said, parking is limited. Food was overpriced and not as great as everyone described it. They did tailor the boba drink to make it less sweet or to leave out cheese. We ordered a mango boba drink (no real mango in it), the vegetable bao, the cucumber appetizer (have had better), two noodle dishes that had dumplings in them. The dumplings had some weird taste (like old or something). I didn't quite like them. Have had better. We really enjoyed mostly the vegetable bao but wouldn't go back just for this itemx read more

I tried this place for dinner & it was really good! We ordered the scallion pancake, beef udon noodles, pork fried rice, spicy wontons & fried chicken wings. The scallion pancake was yummy as well as the fried rice very simple and delicious! The chicken wings were different they had a spice sprinkled on them that had a distinct flavor but not bad and the noodles were amazing! I'll definitely be back to try more items read more

One More Bite Dumpling House - Pork chop over fried rice - Shanghainese Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Pretty good buns and dumplings, all made from scratch! Prices are reasonable, the food was made quickly, and the servers were very polite. Pork dumplings - of the three items we got, this is the one that I'd get again. Because there was some soup in them, it kind of reminded me a cross between xiao long bao and dumplings. Plump, juicy, tender, and well seasoned Vegetable dumplings - I appreciated that the green color of the wonton wrappers is all natural! Filling was good, but I think we got an outlier batch ... very little filling, so we ended up stuffing more veggies in them after we took a bite. A couple wontons were broken. Vegetable bao - soft and pillowy; the filling reminded me exactly of what I had growing up! Again, just wish there was more filling! All in all, pretty good place if you're looking for buns and dumplings! read more

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One More Bite Dumpling House is worth the drive to San Marcos. This popular dining destination has a very spacious inside and great for families or groups. The ambiance is nice, it is decorated appropriately with many Asian colors and designs. The customer service is good and attentive, but be mindful of a slight language barrier , so it's good to be patient with translations. I personally like this because this leans to the authenticity of the staff & establishment. Their menu is diverse with a large variety of foods to choose from and options that have varying price ranges. If you want dumplings, salt & pepper chicken, wontons, veggies or noodles, then you'll like the choices. One thing to be said is that when it's peak hours, this place can get super busy and sometimes service can be lacking. Beware of long wait times. But this is the case with most popular dining destinations. One aspect of One More Bite is that the plaza that they are located in has MINIMAL parking options. To make matters worse, there's even difficulty finding street parking outside too. But overall, I like One More Bite Dumpling House and they are worth the trip if in the San Marcos area. read more

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Went here due to the high reviews and didn't feel it was warranted. The dumplings were super good. I got some kind of fruit tea, which was also really good. The chicken and brocolli were okay at best. The chicken tasted a bit chewy tho. The cucumber salad was not what I was used to as it was drenched in soy sauce. It wasn't that good. The place is beautifully decorated in the front but the rest is rather plain. The fountain is a really nice touch. And the man making the dumplings does so in the front. The staff were all really nice and helpful. read more

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Date of Visit: 3.7.2026 Location: Small mall area next to residential area Cuisine Type: American Dim Sum Vibe: Clean and got many traditional Chinese Elements, Open Kitchen You can watch the XLB making Cost: ~$20-$30 Service: Decent, depending on the staff you may need to slow down a bit due to a language barrier Food/Rating - 4/5- Ok so I don't think the food quality wise is bad but for a dim sum place I think it is heavily americanized the most exotic or unique thing is probably the sticky rice. It's like Ding Tai Fung with more Dim Sumesque options. Everything was made well but its like basic you shouldn't expect more than what it is. I think from a price perspective it is more expensive than traditional dim sum but it is cheaper than Ding Tai Fung. Overall Thoughts: Best Thing I ate: Ok the Ham Sui Gok (Fried Glutinous Rice Dumplings) had a really good fry that was delicious Crispy outside soft inside with a typical ground pork filling Something to Improve: Nothing really, I think you guys are killing it with the intended purpose of your store and clientele. Keep up the quality! read more

One More Bite Dumpling House - Roe Shu Mai - Shanghainese Near Me - San Marcos, California

We came here for dinner on a Monday evening. The business was steady here. We didn't have to wait to be seated. We ordered the Rainbow Vegetable dumplings, fried udon noodles, pan fried dumplings, and we couldn't forget , the XLB. All the food arrived to the table at a reasonable time. It was all delicious. They also have boba if you need a sweet drink. Parking was plenty. We will definitely return here again. read more

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Sooo many options to choose from pan fried, soup dumplings, steam dumplings and noodles and more ! And the food was really good. We ordered a few items and shared. The pork and shrimp spicy wontons were really good and flavorful. The pan fried dumplings were my favorite. read more

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We got here right before dinner rush! We're seated right away. For drinks we ordered the Thai tea, brown sugar milk tea and hot tea. The teas are premade in pitchers. The hot tea was a tea packet. I probably won't order the hot tea again. They didn't have any ceramic mugs which was kind of a bummer. For food we ordered the following: XLB soup dumplings 8/10! Nice flavor Crispy potstickers 10/10! This was my fave and MUST order. I loved the flavor of the filling, the crispy bottom and the dipping sauce. Spicy shrimp and pork wontons 8/10! Perfect spiciness for me. Beef udon noodles good but not something I'd care to order again. Would rather try a dim sum or order another type of dumpling. Flavor was good and nice to order if you're looking for a beef or noodle dish. Ambiance is nice! We were seated in a booth which was very comfy. I love the cutlery and sauce dishes they have at the table. It's so pretty inside. Bathrooms are clean. Love the decorations and water wall! read more

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Nice and airy interior with high ceiling, casual decor with a few booth seating. Friendly and attentive service. Welcoming atmosphere for solo customers as well. Two of us ordered and shared pork soup dumplings (8 per order), which were delicious with fresh cut ginger garnish. We also had shrimp dumplings and sticky rice with chicken wrapped in a leaf. Everything was delicious! Beyond expectations! The black vinegar, soy sauce and hot chili oil were on the table. I liked black vinegar especially that added more flavor to the food. The dumplings and the sticky rice were filling, and for $25 per person including everything, we were full. Good deal. The only thing is that the parking is very limited in the small mall. If you are lucky, you may be able to find a spot, if not, you can try your luck on the street right in front. If you can find any parking, this is a great place. read more

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Dumplings are one of my favorite comfort foods to eat, so I'm always on the lookout for a new place to try. I honestly don't get to San Marcos too often, but when I saw the reviews for this place I decided to check it out. I met up with a friend for lunch, holiday weekday. They are in a small Plaza and I didn't have any issues with parking. I went around noon and they were not too busy yet, I was seated right away. The restaurant was very clean and looked newer, they really pretty Fountain built into the wall when you walk in. The service were extremely nice and checked on me often while I waited for my friend to arrive. We trying several different dumplings including the crab and pork soup dumplings, the pork and shrimp dumplings, the beef dumplings, fried rice. Everything was so delicious, and served fresh and warm. The only thing I wish we did different was not order everything at once because the soup dumplings cold down some, which made them harder take out as they were sticking a bit. The broth however was so yummy. I really like the flavor of the rice, it wasn't Bland like some places I have tried. It also wasn't overly busy, just a good solid dish. I also ordered the Thai tea come along which was good, and they were able to make it a little less sweet by adding more of the milk as a requested. I also asked for boba. I also tried these Citrus tea with fruit in it, which was very good and I would recommend it. I would definitely add this on my list to go back. I feel like the prices were reasonable, for the amount of food that you get, and the quality was good. We ordered so much food, but it was so good we ate quite a bit of it, and took the rest home. Even some of the picky eaters in my house are now a fan! read more

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Din Tai Fung dupe!! Every variation of dumpling was sooo juicy and actually had a lot of filling, I just wish the dumpling wrapper was a bit thinner. The tofu came out hot and crispy, same with the calamari. The shiu mai are huge with tons of masago!!! The crust on the egg tarts were perfect, and they weren't too sweet. Servers were quick and attentive, even offering to help us box up our leftovers. Love the decorations they have throughout the restaurant! read more

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Having been a fan of their Wildomar location, I'm excited to have this new spot closer to home. The interior is fresh, new, and has a lovely calming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in. Breakdown of our order: Beef Fried Rice: I appreciated that this arrived first, though the flavor itself wasn't particularly memorable. Crab & Pork XLB: Delicious, but definitely eat these while they're hot! Once they cooled down, the wrappers became a bit dry and chewy. Pork Shu Mai: Larger than your typical dim sum portions. They were very meaty, and the crunchy roe on top added a great texture. Pork & Shrimp Spicy Wontons: A highlight! The chili sauce is excellent, and the bok choy garnish is a nice touch. Steamed Pork Ribs: A solid classic, though I did notice ours lacked the chili peppers shown in the menu photo. House Special Fried Chicken Wings: These have a fantastic Taiwanese popcorn chicken flavor profile but in wing form. My only critique for the franchise is the lack of standalone vegetable dishes like garlic green beans that you find at similar spots. Overall, it's a great place to fix a dumpling craving. Be sure to eat the XLB quickly for the best experience! read more

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I'm actually willing to drive all the way up to San Marcos for their limited dim sum menu. It's priced well and most importantly delicious! I wish they offer to serve free tea to make the meal more enjoyable. Tea prices in San Diego has been crazy for $3-6 a cup! Service is pretty good, responsive and clean out empty dim sum basket pretty quick. Please expand your dim sum menu!! read more

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This is my absolute favorite dumpling house in North County. Outside of my favorite dim sum classics, my favorite One More Bite Dumping dish has become the fried sticky rice dumpling with ground pork. So much so, I often place an additional order at the end of my meal to take home. My number two dish is their pork chop egg fried rice. My husband can't get enough of their steamed pork ribs, his favorite dim sum. Parking can be a butt due to the lack of spaces and the types of businesses the lot serves (i.e. 7-11, barber shop, etc.). As a work around, we often dine during the week day to avoid the rush. read more

Delicious Food of High Quality! We were treated respectfully. Our meal came hot, well prepared, & in a timely manner.

Horrible parking=no parking in the weekends.....OK food... do not get drinks and bobas, not authentic at all....will not go back..., BUT all and all if you never had any kind of dumplings, these will be the last place on your list. read more

Curious about One More Bite Dumplings, we wanted to try several options. Though the menu seemed extensive and overwhelming in an online order forum, we finally settled on Pork Spicy Wonton, Chicken Fried Udon, Crab and Pork and Crab Xian Long Bao, Chicken and Corn Pan Fried. Dumplings. The order process was very easy and the food was ready upon pick up. We immediately tried a Chicken and Corn Pan Fried Dumpling on our way home. It was nicely cooked juicy, and the chicken was quality inside. When we've got home, we served up a little of each food and we're very pleased. The udon noodles, we're done to perfection just the right amount of chewy and softness. The flavor combination of the Pork Spicy Wonton left us craving more. The Pork and Crab Xian Long Bao was a perfect blend of the 2 proteins. Everything was so delicious, we had a second helping. We look forward to eating in next time so we can experience other options and sauces. read more

One More Bite Dumpling House - Shanghainese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Truly the closest to a din tai fung dupe. The inside is super cute, nice decor. The staff is kind and service was quick. We got the 3 piece veggie spring rolls and those hot, crunchy and flavorful when paired with the dipping sauce. The udon beef noodles were really good too. Solid pepper flavor and the noodles were bouncy and perfect. Both dumplings and wontons were good. Skin is not as thin as DTF but the flavors were practically the same. The best part is everything came out HOT and fresh. Also it was half the price of DTF. Im very impressed with this place. 100% recommend this if youre in the area. read more

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I give One More Bite Dumpling House a four stars on Yelp! The several items I tried are good. I felt the Steamed BBQ Pork Buns dough was pretty close to the taste and texture of the original. Beef and Broccoli were just too sweet and the beef was rubbery. Spare Ribs were delicious. Xia long bao was good. The Spicy Shrimp and Pork Wontons were good but I wish they had egg noodles with their soup wontons. Udon is good but for $16.99. Prices are steep but a few dollars cheaper than other restaurants. My only down side is most of the items are cooked ob the sweeter side as Shanghainese food is sweeter than Cantonese style. Service was very nice and ambiance is clean. Parking is minimal and you may need to park on the street and walk in. read more

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This is for a 3.6 rating. The restaurant has a nice ambiance. There's a pretty water art display right as you enter on the left followed by three Chinese ladies making dumplings thru a glass. Most of the tables were taken and we were seated right away. First thing you notice on the menu is dim sum of 3 pcs like the shrimp and pork shumai for $7.50. We ordered the pork xiao long bao, shrimp and pork wonton soup, and shrimp fried udon with black pepper sauce. The shrimp and pork wonton soup came with 6 wontons and were pretty basic. The shrimp fried udon was tasty but udon noodles are not traditionally part of Chinese cuisine. Last but not least, pork xiao long bao had a good amount of soup but the filling was rolled into a ball so it was a bit weird hitting into it. Also, the bao dough was too thick same like the wontons. It was chewy instead of silky and smooth. It was nice to try something new read more

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This dumpling joint is located in Campus Pointe II, near the CSU San Marcos campus. Just look for the "DUMPLING" sign instead of its full name. My first impression of the place is above average. It is beautifully decorated with an open kitchen, and great service. We arrived before the dinner rush so we had the option to pick a table or booth. Many people came in after us so it was pretty full when we were done. Alas its food was just average to my taste. I wondered whether this is the best option in San Marcos. The wanton udon soup was very plain. Skin of XLB was rather thick, and the stuffing wasn't juicy either. I might come back but it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

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Already familiar with the Murrieta location, this is the newly opened, smaller San Marcos branch. Food is great (same as Murrieta), good options for vegans/vegetarians, shareable portions. Service is spectacular, sat down with waters already on the table, food came out quickly. Downsides (which do not reduce the rating, just be aware): parking is insanely tight, the shopping center is overburdened with restaurants. Expect to park on the street and walk down. Place was slammed on a Friday night, but there is a digital check in that texts you when your table is ready, for two people at 6 pm it was about a 15-20 min wait. Table turnover is fast. Definitely pretty packed with tables, so watch your elbows. read more

One More Bite Dumpling House - Rainbow vegetable dumplings, edamame - Shanghainese Near Me - San Marcos, California

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This is like a dupe for Din Tai Fung and for not even a fraction of the price! I went here with 4 friends and we ordered so much food. Our stomachs were definitely bigger than our eyes but I'm so glad because we got to try so much and even had leftovers! Once we got the bill, we were all shocked because it was less than $100! We all had to double check that we were charged for everything but yep! We were. Super delicious and super affordable?! I can't wait to come back here! The onion pancake, spicy chicken wonton, and udon noodles were some of the best! But honestly everything was a hit! read more

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This place had a good rating so i decided to try it out. It was soooooo good! I got the chicken fried rice & pork steamed dumpling. They were excellent . I will be back. read more

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Absolutely delicious food, quick, friendly service and great ambiance. I've eaten dim sum in many places in San Francisco and Oakland, and this is some of the best I've ever had. Fresh, high quality and perfectly prepared. Unfortunately, I'm from out of town, but if I lived here I would be here as much as possible. Would definitely return. read more

TL:DR this place is decent because it's in San Marcos. And also they talk crap in front of customers. New restaurant in the plaza close to campus. Everything is new so it's very clean, and they got pretty cool decor. I saw this place highly recommended on a reel for vest dumplings in San Diego and I honestly should have known better. This place is decent if you're in San Marcos and want to stay in San Marcos. I was that clown that drove up from SD proper just to try this place. The major flaw I found which is consistent across all their dumplings is that the meat filling is too dense. It's like eating a ikea meatball no matter what different meat filling you chose. Like if I threw a normal XLB filling against a wall it would make a splat and drip down to the wall. If I threw their dumpling filling against the wall it would bounce back in my face. Their XLB skins are also the chewy type so whether you like it will depend on your preference. Pork XLB: 3/5 Crab XLB: 3/5 Spicy wonton: 4/5 (sauce is good) Pan fried chicken and corn dumpling: 3/5 I also overheard who I think is the manager (older lanky guy of the wait staff) say to one of the waitress in Chinese "你们美国人脑子都这么x的吗...." Which roughly translates to are you Americans brains all that dumb/slow. I wasn't sure if he was referring to her or the doordash order they were having a meltdown with on the phone. Either way inappropriate thing to say around customers in any language. Especially since it's a Chinese restaurant where many can understand Chinese..... and maybe some are AMERICAN Chinese who can understand. That kind of ruined the mood for me, didn't enjoy how he treated the younger wait staff either. read more

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Great restaurant serving a good selection of dumplings. I would recommend getting the XLB and boiled dumplings. Parking lot is a bit small but had no issues finding parking. read more

One More Bite Dumpling House - Sticky rice - Shanghainese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Excellent fresh homemade dumplings! Cute little restaurant that's really cozy and nice inside. The XLB with crab and pork were delicious! The soup was perfect. Crispy spring rolls were made fresh and tasted great! The pork dumplings were also excellent. You have condiments at the table to doctor up the sauces as you'd like. Lots of boba options. Service was friendly. They did forget one of our dishes but promptly got it going for us when we told them. You can watch the ladies made the dumplings too. Will return as there are many more items I need to try! So nice to have a place as good as Din Tai Fung in north county! I imagine they can get very crowded but we went on a Saturday mid afternoon and it was easy to get in right away. read more

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I really enjoyed the food here. We tried a wide range of options. We had the Jasmine Lemon Bomb Tea (fabulous, the use real lemons and very refreshing), Roe Mushroom Shrimp and Pork Shumai (my favorite! Very dense and filling and the seasoning is on point. 3 pieces was perfect to share), Sticky Rice Chicken in Lotus Leaf (good but not my favorite because I'm more of a fried rice lover, but this would be the perfect dish if you're hungover and looking for something soothing and comforting; reminded me of a fresh bowl of chicken and rice soup without the soup if that makes sense), Crab and Pork Xiao Long Bao (AMAZING. Nothing to say besides you should always order this dish), Seaweed Salad (love seaweed salad always, this one was great), House Special Fried Chicken Wings (PHENOMENAL. SO good we got an order to go; the batter they use makes the chicken a different type of crispy than others), and Brown Sugar Rice Cake (if you like mochi, you'll enjoy this but it does not look like the menu photo). Overall, really enjoyed the meal and we will return! read more

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New place on town and it is a great place to take the family We ordered: Pork black truffle Xiao long bao pork and shrimp spicy wanton scallion pancake steamed sticky rice with pork and mushrooms fried shrimp skewers pork and shrimp dumpling chicken wings It didn't look much but it all tasted awesome. Nothing to dislike at all Friendly staff and service is superb read more

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Went here for the first time recently. There was a banner saying they were having their grand opening, but I think they've been open for a few months now. The interior decorations were cute and they clearly put some effort into them. The restaurant was full of people on a Friday evening. We put our name on the waitlist at a tablet by the door and were seated within about 5 minutes. Here's what we ordered: - House Special Onion Pancake ($7.99) - Decent, would order again. - Red Bean Paste Buns ($7.50)--I absolutely loved the read bean paste in these! Just the perfect level of light sweetness. Would order again! - Vegetable Pan-fried Dumplings ($14.99) - Vegetable steamed dumplings ($14.99) - Both the dumpling orders had the same filling and tasted pretty much the same. They were good enough. A good option for vegetarians/vegans. All around very good! We're a little limited in what we can order, having to stick to just vegetarian/vegan options, but it does hit my need for a dumpling fix. I'm thrilled to have another nearby dumpling restaurant in north county. Would love to see them make a veggie xiao long bao some day! read more

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The interior has traditional Chinese decor. The pork dumplings are okay; my husband likes the sauce. I thought the filling had a chunky texture. We think the crab XLB tastes better than the pork XLB. The soup is flavorful. All the entrees we ordered came with 8 pieces. They're about $16 each. The taro boba didn't look like the photo on the menu. It's okay though, it's still tasty. Our servers were so sweet and friendly! They gave the ladies a cute cat keychain. Overall we had a great time. The food was just average. read more

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I LOVE this place! The food is on par with the ambiance. Spoiler: the ambiance is great. The service is quick and efficient. I personally love the fried udon. read more

Was in the area and craving dumplings and stumbled upon this place. We came in at a good time and got seated right away but right after us there seem to be a long wait. We ordered xiao long bao, dumplings, spicy wontons, popcorn chicken and fried rice! Honestly for the price of everything I felt like it was good and affordable. Comparing to DTF if you want a cheaper option. I liked the spicy sauce and chicken corn dumpling the most. Our fried rice took long to come out tho and we got it toward the end after we were finishing up our dumplings. It was also a bit plain, but I ended up just adding soy sauce. Everything else was good and you can make your own dipping sauce for the dumplings. read more

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The decor of the store is nice. Food is hot enough and delicious. It is a little bit on the pricier side and they explained because many of their things are imported and that's why they were closed for a while too. I really like the quality of the food. I've yet to try more on their menu. Easily spend $60-$70 for two people here. I like their water. It tastes good. It's a clean store. Their dishes are not so clean though. There were several that were not clean, but I bet they would be more than willing to swap it out for me if I'd ask. The service is very nice and attentive. We came during a weekend for dinner and it was not too busy. I love that they have a hand washing station! Not many places have that. Saved me the trouble of going to the bathroom to wash my hands. They were closed for quite awhile, but I'm glad they've reopened. I bring different people here each time to try. This is one of the better Chinese food places in North County with good service. read more

Pork Xiao Long Bao ($12.99) - This was well executed and my favorite dish here! The dumplings had a good amount of soup and a juicy pork filling. Chicken Fried Udon ($15.99) - I loved these noodles! They had the perfect thickness and the sauce was very flavorful. Vegetable Spicy Wonton ($12.99) - I thoroughly enjoyed the spice from this dish and appreciated the tofu in these wontons! Pork Pan-Fried Dumpling ($13.99) - I liked the pork and vegetable filling and the crispy outer layer. read more