Hi Managment Paradise, I just wanted to let you know that Liz really provided us with excellent service today! We came in to celebrate my daughter birthday and Liz really gave us a phenomenal service and made my daughter's day!! My family and I was so pleased to have her our server! Liz, thank you so much for your wonderfully service! Warm regards, Nandita read more

My 3 friends and I came here once again to celebrate a birthday and Sebastian made it so special for us. He put our ice cream cake in the freezer until we were ready and he was so sweet to us! We have had Sebastian before and he is our absolute favorite! Thank you Sebastian!! read more

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My first time here and not my last. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm smile and a friendly environment. Overall, our experience was a 10 out of 10. Food was out and ready fast. The food quality was great so much flavor. The drinks were amazing with a lot of variety. But what really made a difference was the experience and the great customer service from Jason Robert. and Jabin. Very attentive and excellent service with their guests! read more

Paradise Dynasty - Singaporean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Was having a bad day and decided to take myself to some yummy food. I got here at 4:30 and it happened to be happy hour. What a great deal!! First off, all the employees here are super nice. The host that sat me, so kind. I sat at the bar, the bartender, Allison, rockstar!! Seriously, do whatever you can to sit at the bar with her. Allison took such great care of me. She's very friendly and very attentive. The food was yummy and so affordable at 40% off during happy hour. - Original xiao long bao: 10 pc. super juicy and the broth is so flavorful. Once you poke a hole and slurp the soup, dip in their amazing black vinegar and the best chili oil out there. This is better than Din Tai Fung. And I'm obsessed with DTF, I can't believe I'm cheating on DTF, but I found a new love. - Pork wontons in chili oil: god it's so good. The wontons were so plump and the chili oil sauce so savory and umami. - Fried rice with fried pork chop: this def felt sinful. I enjoyed this way more than I thought. I love Chinese fried pork chop and having it over fried rice felt like a no brainer. I thought the dish would be super heavy and I'd eat v little, I ended up eating half. It was just so enjoyable and not that heavy at all. Order this. I would go again and I'd even order the same dishes!! I loved it that much. I'm down to go with a friend so we can try more dishes. Everything after tax and tip was almost $40. And I have so much leftover, which is my favorite. read more

Paradise Dynasty - Wontons in chili oil - Singaporean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We had a good dining experience, ordered drinks, the black XLB and orange XLB, pork ribs, hainan chicken, wontons in chili sauce, a noodle soup dish, crispy shell pastry dish and the short rib. For some reason, the roast pork and especially the short rib were very dry. We couldn't eat most of it so we decided to take it home for the fur babies at home. The service was excellent though ! It was my birthday lunch so thank goodness we didn't pay for it. We probably WILL NOT return for a long time. read more

I come to Paradise quite often, and the food is consistently good. The radish pastry is highly recommended, but it tends to sell out by late afternoon, so I'd suggest ordering it early. The xiaolongbao is also a must-try. Be careful with the hot soup inside--using a spoon makes it much easier to enjoy. I'd also recommend asking the servers which sauce pairs best with it, as there's a traditional way to enjoy it. The restaurant is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of seating for larger parties. They also have round tables that are great for families or groups. One thing to note is that they sometimes keep guests waiting even when there appear to be quite a few tables available, possibly due to limited staffing. Overall, a comfortable spot with consistently good food and a great option for groups. read more

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Service is great (thank you Allison)! As for food, I tried their signature dish which is like a xiao long bao sampler and their chicken wonton in chili oil. It was fun to try all the different flavors (cheese, kimchi, bbq pulled pork, truffle oil, crab meat w roe, original, Szechuan) but I wouldn't say any of them were spectacular. I like their chili oil in wonton with a dash of soy sauce, very yummy. I also got wintermelon tea which was a bit too sweet for me, but that is a personal preference. Unfortunately, like din tai fung, I think it's expensive for what it is. read more

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TL:DR - Yum. Go eat Parking - busy mall parking lot. Packed almost always. Do your best Ambiance - bustling, lots of energy Service - very friendly, attentive Food - everything was great XLB - tasty. I love that the ginger isbkn the table. Many places skimp Pan fried buns - very good tofu appetizer - don't sleep in it. Seriously satisfying. Comfort dish Cucumber appetizer - must for some crunch in your life Sea bass in soy sauce. Tasty. Add ginger to make it even better Chicken soup with dumplings - great flavor, nice and light read more

Paradise Dynasty - Singaporean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

SO many great tasing vegan options here; we had an amazing dining experience - authentic flavors, really nice staff and Lively ambiance. I would like to go back and taste so many more vegan options which I could not try during my first visit :) read more

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Located at South Coast Plaza - park by Bloomingdales if you don't want a long walk! Another tip is to make a reservation (via Open Table) if you don't want a long wait or have a large group. This was my first time eating at Paradise Dynastty but it was soooo delicious, it sure won't be my last! Our FAVORITES were: --Black Truffle Xiao Long Bao --BBQ Pulled Pork Xiao Long Bao --Crab Meat with Roe Xiao Long Bao --Stir-fried French Bean w/ Minced Pork & Preserved Olive Vegetable --Taro Paste Xiao Long Bao (dessert) Also, very good that we would order again: Garlic Xiao Long Bao Cheese Xiao Long Bao Occasionally they also have seasonal Xiao Long Bao like most recently this amazing Mexican collaboration with a Birria flavored Xiao Long Bao = AMAZING! I love the unique, vibrant flavors. Everything is so flavorful and delicious I can't wait to return! They also do delivery via DoorDash and send the items in these pretty reusable gold bags so that is something fun to try next time too! read more

Paradise Dynasty puts Din Tai Fung to shame it has so many great selections on the menu. They have a wide selection of Xiao Long Bau including their newest Birria Xiao Long Bau. The only negative thing is that their green beans are old beans meaning that they picked them too late off the bush. Haricots verts, or French green beans, should be nice and tender and delicious. These were stringy, dry, and mealy.The beans seemed like they were picked off the bush too late. Other than that, the service is great. The ambience is great. I'm glad we came during the time when it's not too busy still very delicious food let's see if the manager manager will make good on the beans. I've talked to the manager and they will take the green beans off the bill so they get a five star as far as I'm concerned. read more

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Paradise Dynasty is known for their xiao long bao. One of their most popular items are their "specialty xiao long bao", which has 8 different flavors of the juicy soup dumplings. While I enjoyed the original, black truffle, crab roe, and szechuan flavors, the other flavors were really eccentric. Cheese xiao long bao had a little American cheese in it. BBQ pulled pork tasted like BBQ sauce. Garlic had a very strong garlic oil flavor. The dumpling skins were excellent and I loved the pork and abundant soup filling. The condiments (vinegar, soy, chili oil) at our table, however, were in pretty bad shape (sticky/dirty), which wasn't the best look. We also ordered their chili oil wontons, their shanghai pan fried bao, and their sweet and sour pork rib appetizer. These were also good, but nothing special. Overall, this was three stars for me because the eccentric things were too far out there. Everything else was okay to good and prices were on the higher end. read more

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The xiao long baos ordered this time were disappointing because the dumplings touched the bamboo steamer. When it does that, it's hard to pull it away from the bamboo. Therefore, the XLB rips and with it goes all the soup - completely decimating the soup dumpling experience. We only had one good XLB and that was the one in the center; all the others stuck to the bamboo and tore. This event was redeemed by the shrimp and pork wontons in chili oil because they were so tasty. The filling was quite airy and light - not to be confused with light in filling. Definitely the best dish I had this time. (Unfortunately, I was hoping to order the radish pastry but they ran out. THAT is the best dish Paradise Dynasty has.) I appreciate how attentive the staff was, refilling waters, clearing plates, and checking in on us. read more

The best place for Xiao Long Bao of different flavors and top sauce and quick service with several enticing menu items make this restaurant one of the top choice for the discerning South Coast Plaza shoppers! This restaurant rocks compared to any other fancy restaurants in service, taste, attention to details, soup selections and the open, airy tall ceiling with excellent decor. Even their Chopsticks are awesome. The logical and well thought out menu and the Dim Sum style individual selection paper provided initially were somewhat daunting but the lady seated next to us explained how to navigate through the simple alphabetical orders of different styles of food totally satisfied my understanding! We ordered the top two Xiao Long Bao and were served almost immediately. The pork dish was fantastic. The soup came out as advertised Hot, Sour, perfectly balanced and savory with full of flavors. Five solid stars for everything. To my Mukbang Comrades; Go Forth and Charge into one of new favorites of OC for authentic Chinese Dim Sum foods. Just don't hesitate! read more

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Paradise Dynasty is a Singaporean restaurant brand and is a part of the Paradise Group. This is the flagship US location for Paradise Dynasty and there is a second location at The Americana at Brand. Its sister restaurant, Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, is also a part of the Paradise Group. Visitors are encouraged to make reservations via OpenTable, but our party re-visited here on Wednesday night without a reservation and was able to get a table immediately. [Parking]: No issues finding available parking at South Coast Plaza on weekday evenings. [Service]: Service was not exactly efficient as our waiter was a bit slow and took longer than expected. [Menu]: The restaurant is best known for its Specialty Rainbow Xiao Long Bao (aka juicy pork dumplings). Recently, the restaurant collaborated with Burritos La Palma to create Birria Xiao Long Bao for a limited time. The menu is quite similar to Din Tai Fung's menu, but some dishes are missing (e.g. beef noodle soup) and some dishes can only be found at Paradise Dynasty (e.g. cute dessert baos). *** A1 Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao (8 flavors - Signature Original, Szechuan, Garlic, Cheese, Kimchi, Crab Meat with Roe, BBQ Pulled Pork, Black Truffle - $20.75): This is the rainbow XLB sampler that almost all first-time visitors order and is not exactly a sharable dish. The staff provided everyone with a sheet stating the recommended order for eating each XLB. My general impression was that the cheese flavor had a particularly strong aftertaste. I liked the crab meat and the Szechuan XLB had just enough spice to numb the taste buds without overly spicy. To my surprise, the Kimchi XLB was actually spicier than the Szechuan version. Overall the XLBs tasted very experimental and were a mixed bag. Birria XLB (6 pieces - $7.99): The dipping sauce tasted like salsa with a sweet and vinegary aftertaste. It wasn't as bad as I had expected and was a solid A-tier XLB. H2. Taro Paste Xiao Long Bao (6 pieces - $7.50): Gooey taro filling with great flavor with the right level of sweetness. S-tier XLB. J6. Jasmine Tea (Hot): Pretty teapot, but the jasmine tea was brewed using one tea bag rather than loose tea leaves. F7. Fried Rice with Fried Pork Chop ($19.75): Excellent pork chop - not too greasy and the fried rice was cooked perfectly. S-tier dish. B1. Radish Pastry (3 pieces - $10.50): Ultra-flaky appetizer with a very mild flavor. Not an absolute must-order, but still a good dish. G6. Noodles with 'Dan Dan' Sauce (Spicy Sesame and Peanut - $12.50): Silky smooth noodles and not overly spicy. A very solid option. *** I think the signature rainbow XLB is a bit too experimental for my taste and I personally prefer their traditional dishes like Signature Original XLB, Taro Paste XLB, Fried Rice with Fried Pork Chop, and Dan Dan Noodles. Possibly 4-star on food, but going to knock off a star due to somewhat slow service and hefty price tags on most dishes. read more

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The XLB was a really interesting experience because of all the different flavors and colors! I will say that there were some flavors I wasn't too fond of which was the only reason why I probably ordered it again but it's definitely fun to try. The fried rice was super moist and flavorful and definitely something I would get again. One thing though, is that when we got the package (ordered to-go) the vinegar spilled all over the boxes inside and the person helping us out did replace the bag, but did not wipe anything so everything was all wet when we took it out. We ended up spending a bunch of time wiping everything down before we actually got to enjoy and eat. It's not too big of a deal but definitely for a restaurant like Paradise Dynasty I would've thought their process and presentation would be a lot better. read more

Paradise Dynasty - Singaporean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came through on Father's Day. Had a reservation because the wait gets crazy. Based out of Singapore. It was giving Din Tai Fung vibes. Soon as you walk in, the high ceilings and decor are straight fire. The staff is super sweet and welcoming too. Food check. Chili oil wontons are a smaller portion than DTF. But they taste super authentic. Rainbow soup dumplings were a whole vibe. Good, but maybe not the absolute BEST But that chicken soup? Literal perfection. It was the biggest surprise. The broth is so deep and out of this world. The texture is unmatched. Pork chop fried rice is another massive WIN. So much flavor. The panda lava buns are super cute. Good, but just a little too sweet for my taste. Only downside is the bathroom situation. There is no restroom inside. You gotta walk outside and downstairs in the mall. Kinda annoying, not gonna lie. read more

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Made reservations for a party of 8 via OpenTable. My husband and I just celebrated getting married that morning, and I noted that in my reservations. Due to time conflicts, I kept changing the time of my reservation. But they were able to accommodate us when we arrived early. Because we had a large party, I already knew what to order. We placed our order in the paper slip. It look long for someone to come by and pick it up. We had to call someone to get it. The food comes out at different times. But everything was exceptional. The food was delicious! The food had good flavor and taste as was well seasoned. I love the texture of the beans we ordered, as well as the dandan noodles. It had a good bite and chew. It wasn't over cook or under cooked and the sauce has great umami flavor. One thing that was lacking was the derive. The only service we seem to receive was when we received our food. No one really came to check up on us or see if we needed drink refills or if we wanted to order anything else. And because we were celebrating our marriage, I did note that in the reservations, we didn't receive anything afterwards. Not even a small scoop of ice cream or mochi or however they do celebrations there. The ambiance is nice, with a laidback mellow feel. It wasn't as busy when we went for lunch cos it was on a weekday so I expected a lot from this place being how popular it is. Just disappointed we didn't get anything for our wedding celebration. read more

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Quite shocked I've never written a review for this place. I've been "dining out" for years and have found their extensive menu incredibly good and on par with rival Din Tai Fung across the way. Located in the old Charlie Palmer location near. Bloomingdale's wing of SCP, this restaurant has easily established itself as a culinary mainstay on the property. The dumplings are legit, I've enjoyed their XLBs and dumpling soups with/out noodles and I must admit, they are ALL delicious! The broth exhibits a deep rich flavor and it feels comforting. The fried rice is fluffy, tasty, and has that perfect "fresh off the wok" flavor! Although I've never dined here I highly recommmed their food, it's high quality and Chinese food at its best. The to go packaging is always premium with all the proper condiments utensils and impressive reusable bag. Can't wait to explore more of their enticing menu! Happy Eats! read more

Paradise Dynasty is always such a good spot. I come here pretty often, especially for happy hour, and it's honestly a great deal. This time I ordered the Birria Xiao Long Bao from Burritos La Palma and it was so good. I love living in SoCal because we get fun fusion like Mexican food and Taiwanese food, and this was such a cool combo. The original Xiao Long Bao was also really good, as always. One of my favorites was the cold tofu. I like getting the crispy onion on the side so I can add more on top whenever I want. The ribs were also delicious, and the pork rib was super good too. Everything we ordered was really good. Highly recommend this place, especially if you come during happy hour. read more

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Good food. Fast service and great atmosphere. While the soup dumplings were not the best I've ever had, they were still tasty. Spinach dish portion was smaller than expected. read more

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We were quickly and all food was the perfect texture ! We had the original XLB, pan fried buns, cucumbers, pork fried noodles, shrimp and pork wontons in chili oil and the chicken wontons in chili oil. Perfect amount of food for three people! Our server, Liz, was so sweet and fun! She was very engaging and knowledgeable on the menu. read more

We got sat right away! We went on a Wednesday around 4:30pm and there wasn't a line. Good thing is that if there is a long - you have a whole mall to walk through and explore/shop! The servers were so nice and quick! They provided recommendations and always checked in and made sure I had water! The restaurant is very clean and updated since it's brand new! The menu is so large!!! There are so many things to try!! Pork chop fried rice was 10/10 so crispy and flavorful Beef - they said this was one of their top dishes and the sauce was so flavorful beef was super tender. Pan fried buns - bottom is so crispy and inside is savory! Specialty XLB - MUST GET THIS! This is what they are known for and it's so fun trying all the flavors!!! The wrapping is thin and the flavors really shine through. Dan Dan noodles - so nutty! We loved how bouncy the noodles were. Panda chocolate buns - they're so cute!!!!! The chocolate was so delicious and the buns were so soft and fluffy read more

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Paradise is a dumpling house located just inside one of the Bloomingdale's entrances. It's a fairly large restaurant, clean, and modern. It was busy when we arrived but we were able to be seated right away. The staff were friendly and our server was very kind and helpful. We tried a few different dishes. The pork Xiao long bao was very tasty and soupy. The Szechuan version had an unusual flavor no don't care for it but my friend liked it. The liked the hot and sour soup had but the hot and sourness was not that evident. I probably wouldn't get it with noodles next time. I'm wondering if it toned down the flavor. We also tried the fried pork chop. It was also good flavor-wise but the oiliness made the batter a bit soggy. For dessert they had a seasonal mochi dish. It was sooo delicious. There were 2 each of black sesame and matcha mochi with walnuts and a house made honey syrup. I could have eaten a dozen. I hope they make it permanent. Overall I enjoyed eating here and would like to come back to try other dishes. read more

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Came in on Sunday evening and it felt a bit rush inside. Not many items on the menu especially the radish dish and the mixed speciality. The crowding table was loud next to us so it was a lot of yelling to get our conversations heard. Minus the crowd and limited items. Will make note to come earlier read more

Paradise Dynasty - Spicy wonton - Singaporean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Walked in around 4pm for food on a Saturday and they seated us right away. Nicely decorated place. Tables clean. Everyone works professionally. Amazing service. Everything was delicious to me especially when I added the spicy chili that's on the table by default. I was a bit disappointed by the pork chop because in the picture it looked like it should be a bit crispier but it wasn't. The egg was the one that stood out from my fried noodles. Everything was priced decently and we over ordered! read more

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You know, if not for my gf's coworker who suggested we try Paradise Dynasty the next time we were down here, there's a good chance we never would've discovered this place. In part because I hadn't even heard of them until she put them on my radar, but mostly because I doubt we would've found them if not for her directions. Seriously - I never would've guessed there were so many restaurants and even a food court hidden away inside of Bloomingdale's from the rest of South Coast Mall! Having been described to us as, "similar to Din Tai Fung, but not quite the same", it didn't take us long once we stepped inside to understand the comparison. The decor is similarly modern, but darker/sleeker, and, more importantly, the menu looked just as intriguing. Much like their more well known neighbor in the mall, Paradise Dynasty also has a terrific selection of dumplings, including eight different types of xiao long bao, a variety of dim sum offerings, soups. small plates, a wide range of noodle dishes, entrees, fried rice, entrees, and desserts. They also have a solid cocktail menu as well! -- SIGNATURE ORIGINAL XIAO LONG BAO I don't know if I'd say these were perfect, but I certainly wouldn't say they're far off either. The skins were just the right thickness (stretched, but didn't tear), there was a fair amount of soup in each XLB, and the filling was oh so porky. Yum! -- CRAB MEAT WITH CRAB ROE XIAO LONG BAO This was awesome! Between the meat and the roe, each piece had a good amount of crab flavor to it yet it didn't overpower the pork in this either. -- PAN FRIED SHANGHAI KUROBUTA PORK BUN Of everything I've tried, this was probably my least favorite thing...and it was still okay. On the plus side, the filling was (almost) just as good as the Supreme Original XLB, but I wasn't a huge fan of the bun itself, as it was a bit thick/bready. -- STIR FRIED PEA SHOOTS WITH MINCED GARLIC This is far from crazy unique, but it was no less good. The pea shoots were very garlicky and, most importantly, weren't overcooked. -- NOODLE WITH MINCED PORK & MUSHROOM SAUCE I don't know if this is still offered on the menu anymore, but it was pretty decent. While it was actually a little too saucy, the noodles had a decent bounce to them and there was a fair amount of meat and mushrooms in this. -- YUZU GIMLET - Roku Gin, Choya Yuzu, and Lime Gimlets are a little hit or miss for me, but I actually thought this one was pretty decent. The pour in this wasn't too heavy, for better or worse, but I really liked the yuzu flavor. -- SPECIAL DYNASTY XAO LONG BAO (8 Flavors) - Signature Original, Szechuan, Garlic, Cheese, Kimchi, Crab Meat with Roe, BBQ Pulled Pork, Black Truffle The Signature Original, Crab Meat with Roe, and Szechuan (just a touch of heat) were our favorites. The Kimchi, Black Truffle (not too strong), and Cheese (surprisingly) were fine as well, but the Pulled Pork (more like BBQ than XLB) and Garlic were misses for me. -- PRAWN & KUROBUTA PORK WONTONS IN CHILI OIL No lie - this might be one of the best versions of this dish I've had. Not only were the wontons plump, but the filling was delicious, the skins weren't too thick nor thin, and I LOVED the taste of their chili oil. -- STIR-FRIED FRENCH BEANS WITH MINCED PORK AND PRESERVED OLIVE VEGETABLES This was awesome! The French Beans were well cooked (just slightly blistered) and there was a good ratio to the pork and preserved veggies. I also love how the dish wasn't too salty/drenched with soy sauce. -- NOODLES WITH FRIED PORK CHOP IN THICK CHICKEN SOUP The soup was flavorful, rich, and decently thick while the noodles had a nice bite to them. I do wish the pork chop had been crispier, but it was really moist and I love that it was served on the side instead of in the bowl. As good as Paradise Dynasty's food is, the service here might actually be even better. From the hostesses to the runners, everyone was so nice and friendly, but our servers really stood out, especially the one we had the first time we were here (Chloe?). Plus, not only did they make some great suggestions on what to order, but they were also really attentive, checking on us often to make sure we were doing okay. Between how good the food is and the terrific service, it's not hard to see how Paradise Dynasty has become one of my favorite restaurants in OC. On top of that, it's shockingly easy to get a table here (almost no wait for dinner on a Thursday, about ten minutes for lunch on a Saturday), which is not only uber convenient, but really underrated when compared to how long the wait is at Din Tai Fung. Which only gives me yet another reason to come back to Paradise Dynasty! read more

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We enjoyed our first time here! Thanks for the great service, Lam. Great location in South Coast Plaza read more

Paradise Dynasty - 8 flavored xiao long bao - Singaporean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I came here for the rainbow Xia Long Bao that I ordered 2 so yummy and full of soup and flavor. I also ordered the chicken noodles soup with pieces of fried chicken meat and seaweeds, and the noodles were so soft and soup very tasty! Service was great and this time the wait wasn't too bad. I went for lunch this time and used my 20% coupon. I noticed they have a promo of 40% Happy Hour M-Th 2:30 - 5 pm , should have known earlier lol Gotta come back soon~!!! read more

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This place is beautifully decorated; the concepts are unique, and the staff are polite. Though, the food wasn't very authentic as an Asian restaurant in my opinion. Much of the food felt Americanized. The desserts were a bit sweet and the soup broth wasn't very flavorful. I do love the presentation and the concepts of their food though! read more

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I had been wanting to try Paradise Dynasty for a while, but unfortunately, it felt a bit overhyped for me. Considering this is a Singapore-based chain, I expected something more memorable. We had about a 45-minute wait, but luckily this location is connected to South Coast Plaza, so we were able to walk around and keep ourselves busy, which made the wait more manageable. For food, we ordered a side of rice ($3), the Signature Original Xiao Long Bao, Crispy Sweet & Sour Chicken, and Fried Rice with Pork Chop. Overall, the food was good, but nothing stood out as exceptional. The sweet and sour chicken had a noticeably artificial taste that took away from the dish. The fried rice and Xiao Long Bao were solid, but pretty standard, I've definitely had better. I do want to give a shoutout to our server, Hyun Shin, who was very helpful and attentive throughout our meal. His service was definitely a highlight. Overall, it's not a bad spot, but it just didn't meet the high expectations or hype surrounding it read more

Paradise Dynasty - E2. Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken 菠萝咕噜鸡 , A2. Signature Original Xiao Long Bao (Kurobuta Pork) 招牌原味小笼包 (黑豚肉馅), side of rice - Singaporean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place was so good and had amazing service! From the moment you check in to the moment you get seated at your table, you are greeted by all workers. I love these kind of restaurants who really make all guests feel welcomed. I booked a reservation online because I was afraid it would be super busy since it is located inside South Coast Plaza. It was very easy to find. The restaurant is very beautiful and the food is so good! Emily is an amazing server!!! 10 stars and beyond for Emily, she was so nice and recommended all the popular dishes. Very attentive to us. Dishes and comments as pictured, the green beans were so good, it comes with pork! I love proteins with veggies. I actually prefer the green beans here over DTF along with the pork chop fried rice and cucumber salad. The cucumber salad had so much flavor and was so refreshing! They also have a good chili oil, it actually has a good spice to it. Highly recommend this place! read more

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The servers are super nice, and the space is pretty open and relaxing. Came for the happy hour (2:30p-5p) since it's 40% off. I was excited to try the foods since the pictures and overall ratings seem good. The normal original pork XLB lacks structural integrity and tastes sweeter than the traditional XLB. The Kimchi, Garlic, Szechuan taste exactly how they sound. The BBQ pulled pork is straight up a bbq sauce flavored dumpling -think American bbq taste. It was surprising to say the least... Overall, I'd maybe order the black truffle, cheese, and crab XLB again. The only must try is the appetizer, Radish Pastry. Good texture and flavor for people who've had traditional dim sum before in HK/LA restaurants. read more

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It had been way too long since I've been here! I saw on ad on Instagram for a Birria dumpling which I've never seen before! We ended up coming during happy hour which was 40% off a handful of menu items and $2.99 house wine! The Birria dumpling was good, but I don't recommend dipping in soy sauce or the salsa it comes with. Eat it plain as is! I also tired the Kimchi dumpling for the first time which were full of flavor. Lastly, the shrimp and pork chili wontons you can't go wrong with! read more

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originally planned to go to din tai fung on a Wednesday but when we asked for the wait, it would have been about 2 hours for me and my bf... so we opted for paradise instead as we have eaten there before. The wait for paradise was less than 5 minutes and we were greeted and sat very quickly ! The food was good, the portions and price for them were okay but nonetheless still delicious- we were very hungry. The service was okay but it seemed our server was busy so he didn't check up on us that much but it's okay because he was really nice. Ambience is also very nice . Although I do have to note that our second round of dumplings that we ordered weren't as juicy with broth as the first round. It was clear that it was a smaller portion in quality and seemed rushed to make. But I will definitely visit again in the future! Perfect for dates - not sure with bringing a whole group/family since the portions are too small for the price . read more

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Overall, 10/10 experience I almost do not want to leave too good of a review because I do not want this place getting even busier, but we were seriously impressed.. The food was excellent. We had two orders of the xiao long bao, which were probably the highlight, and also tried the birria version. Not exactly traditional, but still pretty darn good. We also had a shrimp and pork wonton-type dish in a Szechuan-style chili oil (B9 I think) that was incredible. The sweet and sour chicken was perfectly crispy, and the beef was solid too. Hendry was our server and he was great! Very attentive, food came out extremely fast, and our cups never ran dry. Definitely coming back!!! read more

Paradise Dynasty - Xiao long bao and birria bao - Singaporean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Paradise Dynasty is always a solid option for me. I look at it differently than Din Tai Fung because it's not trying to be the same thing -- they have different flavors, different menu items, and overall a slightly different style of cuisine. The biggest plus for me is that they do fun collaborations, the wait usually isn't bad, and it scratches that soup dumpling craving without dealing with full DTF chaos. This time I came for their collaboration item, the birria soup dumplings, and honestly they were good. I've been here for a few collabs now and I think this one has been my favorite so far. Anytime they drop a new collab, I'll usually come back and try it. I also ordered the seasonal mochi with black sesame and green tea. Presentation was super cute and definitely on point, but flavor-wise it was just too sweet for me. The green tea filling was good, but everything came in this sugary syrup that reminded me of the sweet syrup served with Vietnamese tofu desserts. I usually love black sesame too, but between that and the syrup, it was a lot. I ate one of each and that was enough for me. The string beans with minced pork were good though. They do give you the option without minced pork, but honestly I don't know why you'd skip it because that's where most of the flavor is. I could see it getting salty if you got too much of it, but overall I liked that dish. Service has always been fine here -- not over-the-top amazing, but good. I usually go during off times right when they open, so they're attentive and pretty quick every time I've gone. Overall, I'd definitely come back. It's a good option when I want something in the Din Tai Fung world without the Din Tai Fung wait, and I'll keep coming back for the collaborations alone. read more

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​This is such a solid spot for dim sum! We visited their location at the South Coast Plaza, which is a great, convenient spot to hit while shopping. ​The ambiance was really nice--it has a polished feel that makes it perfect for a weekend brunch or a nice sit-down lunch. The service was also great; the staff was attentive and kept everything moving smoothly. read more

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Food: Wow, this place was so nice! The food came out so quickly, and we loved the vegetable wontons in chili oil, their specialty dynasty, and their panda chocolate lava buns. These panda buns are a must-try as they're so cute and look like pandas, but more importantly, ooze out with milk chocolate as soon as you take a bite. The chili oil in the wonton dish was also so flavorful! Service: Our server was really kind, but because many guests were coming in, he didn't come by our table too many times to fill our water or ask if we wanted more dishes. However, he recognized this, apologized, and gave us a panda chocolate lava bun on the house, which was so nice!! Ambiance: Paradise Dynasty offers great parking outside South Coast Plaza and many indoor tables. The restaurant is spacious and grand. Just a note: the bathroom is outside the restaurant, down the stairs. Overall, great food! Please try if you're near or in South Coast Plaza!! Please make sure to get the panda chocolate lava buns!! read more

We loved the Dynasty dumpling platter with the different flavors and colors. The flavors were so different but also a good sampling. I appreciated that they provided a guide to show you which direction to eat the dumplings. I think that guide helped with the experience. The honey walnut shrimp, green beans and pork chop fried rice were very flavorful. The chocolate lava panda bun was very warm and rich. The service was fast and the vibes were good. Would go back! read more

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