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Seven Folding Dumpling House

4.5 (230 reviews)
ModerateChinese
Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Ping L.

An eatery specialized in dumpling and other northern Chinese dishes located in a strip mall. We visited there on a Saturday around 1:30 pm. It was relatively busy but there were still empty tables. We were seated promptly. Order can be taken through the QR code or with the waiters. Order was taken shortly after seating and food was served soon after. All orders came piping hot. The pork Xialong Bao was OK but had a slight starchy taste. Dry fried green beans with garlic was good. The fresh zucchini and egg fried dumplings were good but a bit on the salty side. The beef fried noodle was Ok! Overall, the place was clean, service was good, portions were adequate and prices were comparable to similarly type of eateries in the Irvine neighborhood.

I stumbled upon this place on a weekend night, and honestly, I'm shocked I hadn't discovered it sooner apparently, they've already been open for over six months! My friend wanted to watch the game, and I was craving Chinese food, and this place miraculously solved both of our dilemmas. They have huge TVs set up, so my friend could watch the live stream while we enjoyed an amazing dinner together. It was the perfect setup! As for the food, their soup dumplings (XLB) are incredible,the skin is perfectly thin, and they are packed with flavorful soup. So satisfying! The stir-fried dishes also had great "wok hei" (very flavorful and savory) with spot-on seasoning. On top of the amazing food, the service was super warm and welcoming. I will absolutely be back. Highly recommended!

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Lauren D.

We came here for a group lunch on a Thursday and it was almost completely empty! There were 9 people in our party, so we did family style within each side of the table (so our "family" was 5 people). We ordered pork xiao long bao, black truffle pork xiao long bao, pork cutlet fried rice, cucumber salad, hot and sour soup, and pork and shrimp steamed dumplings. I really liked the xiao long bao! The truffle flavor was very subdued - I couldn't really tell to be honest. They came in a vibrant purple color though, so it was beautiful! The pork and shrimp dumplings were also delicious. The fried rice with pork cutlet was good too. I felt like the cucumber salad wasn't quite at peak freshness, but it was still good. Our food came out very quickly. Our whole lunch only took 45 minutes, which is impressive for a group as big as ours. And one more random thing- I really liked their chopsticks because they had a slight textured section on the tips to help grip the dumplings better. Dumplings are so slippery so I appreciated that! It was plenty of food for all of us!

Chicken & Corn Wonton Soup
Martin D.

Food was cooked fresh and made with clean ingredients. The food was not oily or greasy. Service was fast. You can order on your phone and your server quickly brings out a printed copy of your order. Within minutes later your food comes out. There's so many selection of food you can order; appetizers, noodles, rice and a wide array of styles of dumplings. From steamed to pan fried to soup. Restaurant is fairly large with a lot of seating.

Sauteed Broccoli w.Garlic was excellent!
Scott B.

Grabbed to-go... the garlic broccoli was for sure the winner! The fried rice was probably one of our least favorite fried rice dishes we've ever had and was super disappointing because the broccoli was so very good. We'll try here again, but probably skip the fried rice. Can't speak to the service and ambiance since we got to-go aside from the packaging was done well.

Cucumber Salad
Maritza S.

This place is close to home and we had never tried it. The food was delicious! The cucumber salad is one of the best I've ever had, it was fresh and savory. The fried rice with pork chop was so good. I was sad that I had to share it. The soup dumplings, Pork Xiaolongbao, were my favorite. Feels like a treat to bite into the dumpling and get the warm flavorful broth. Service was sufficient but they won't be checking on you so ask for help if you need it.

Delicious pork buns
Steve M.

Easy ordering. All our food was prepared AFTER we ordered. Everting came out fresh, hot, and very tasty. Very clean inside. Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Yes, I'd come here again when I'm craving dumplings.

Fish Roe Shrimp & Pork Shumai, Pork Xiaolongbao, and Black Truffle Fries w.Cheese Powder
Jasmine C.

First visit to Seven Folding Dumpling House and it was a win! I ordered takeout and was impressed by how fast everything came out. Tried the xiao long bao and the roe dumplings -- both were fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. Also had the black truffle fries. Perfectly hot, but honestly, these fries didn't need the flavor. I'll try the regular order next time . Even to-go, they all held up really well and tasted great. Quick service, delicious dumplings, and an easy first experience. I'll definitely be back to try more.

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Michelle S.

We love dim sum and have been wanting to try this new spot for months. Easy free parking and we had no wait at lunch at 1:15p. You can view paper menus or via QR code and ordering is easy through the QR code. You can't complete payment though online. We got: -XLB pork - lots of broth but not as flavorful as DTF, Mimi's garden or Paradise Dynasty. They give you fresh ginger and vinegar as a side which I appreciate -seaweed salad- good - scallion pancakes- greasy but good -har gow - larger than average and good - hot and sour soup - a big portion for $9.99 and def hits the hot spicy note full of tofu and fungus strips (the mushroom kind) -crispy pork chop - lean and juicy Servers were friendly and the tables and plates/chopsticks were clean. Def give them a try when you don't want to drive up Irvine.

Pork Xiaolongbao
Miguel R.

First of all, I'm so happy to see more quality Asian cuisine open up in South OC. Thank you Mission Viejo. My usual go to for dumpling action is Din Tai Fung and so happy I gave Seven Folding Dumpling House a chance. When I opened the doors to enter the restaurant, I was surprised at the pleasant and beautiful interior aesthetics. The service is super friendly. Ordering was simple, done via QR code, though I believe you can also order with a server. The food was delicious, the soup dumplings were full of flavor. Of course I had to order the pig buns, I mean they are too cute not to! Those were also delicious, however, if you're not a fan of red bean paste, you may not like them. The restaurant has an amazing menu, you're sure to find something you like even if you don't order dumplings. Great service, music, food, I can't wait to come back and try other items.

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Korina S.

Found this place on Yelp. 5/5 for food, service, and ambience. Place is cute, bright and airy. Soup dumplings were cooked perfectly, did not break when picking up with chopsticks. Beef noodle soup was very good. Beef is cut in thin slices. Staff is friendly and routinely checks on you. Glad we found this place on Yelp. We will definitely be back if in the area. Solid food and service. Plenty of parking.

Pork Dumplings. November 2025.
Michele D.

Here's my take on Seven Folding Dumpling House.... I ordered pork dumplings, pork/shrimp wonton soup, beef/onion dumplings, 3-piece vegetable spring rolls, chicken fried rice, and Passionfruit green tea. I ordered ALL of my dumplings, steamed. Soup, ALL dumplings, spring rolls, and tea, were all delicious! Tea was refreshing, and dumplings were succulent and juicy! The chicken fried rice was mediocre, at best! The soup was flavorful. In fact, AVOID the chicken fried rice, it was way too moist. When I arrived yesterday, it wasn't super crowded. The service was poor and fell short. I felt ignored and unvalued. No real communication. I had to yell for my certain things, after politely waving them to come to my table for to-go boxes and check. They didn't check in to see how I was doing or if I liked anything else. The service was so disappointing. As delicious as the food is, I'm saddened to say that I won't be returning. Also, the clean decor was simple. Food is 5 Stars, but service is a 3.5 stars. Customer service needs to improve, in my opinion. Such a shame....

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Dave L.

We stopped for lunch in Mission Viejo. This is a new place that serves a menu similar to Din Tai Fung. We ordered fried rice, pork chop, green beans, and dumplings. It was not very expensive and high quality. The menu had pictures and the entire restaurant was clean. This is what I like. I recommend Seven Fold Dumpling House.

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Do you have anything on menu using rice or yam noodles?

Hi, sorry for the late reply. We don’t have the type of noodles you mentioned, but we do have fried rice and it’s very delicious. You’re very welcome to come and give it a try!

Do you have push carts?

Sorry, we don’t have

Are there any gluten free options?

Hello Emily , thanks for contacting us, We are not a certified gluten-free kitchen, but we can offer fried rice and vegetables without soy sauce.

Do they serve beer?

Sorry, we don’t serve beer,but our soup dumplings will make you want to raise a glass lol

Are their Xiao Long Baos soupy or overcooked?

Their XLB seems to be consistent all right,but quilty isn't close to level of Din Tai Fung for sure. Dimsum and dumpling skins are way too thick.

Do they put msg in the food?

Yes

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