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    China Max Dumpling House

    China Max Dumpling House

    3.9(891 reviews)
    38.0 kmKearny Mesa
    $$$
    All you can eat
    Large group friendly

    Craving an affordable AYCE dim sum experience? This is the place!…read more The food is great quality considering the price of their AYCE menu. It includes soft drinks, tea, dessert, and even ice cream! My favorites were the Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pan fried dumplings, and chicken dumplings in sauce! Beware most items on the menu are family style portioning, please order what you can eat! We came in for lunch and it was busy! But the 4 people working this place did an amazing job, we will be back!

    I almost gave this place 3 stars solely because of the staff. They were genuinely…read moreoutstanding--friendly, attentive, and brought great energy throughout the meal. They made the experience far better than the food did. Unfortunately, the food just didn't justify the wait. I know it's an inexpensive all-you-can-eat, table-service restaurant, and I wasn't expecting anything extraordinary, but I was still hoping for something better than below average. One of the nice things about an all-you-can-eat format is that you get to try a lot of the menu, and I did. I really wanted to find a few standout dishes, but I didn't enjoy most of what I ordered. The staff deserves 5 stars. They were welcoming, attentive, and worked incredibly hard. If I ever came back, it would be because of them. But at the end of the day, people come for the food, and that's where this place fell short. I hate leaving negative reviews when the employees did such a great job, but I can't honestly recommend waiting in line for a meal that didn't deliver.

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    China Max Dumpling House - New AYCE Hours on Weekdays AND Weekends!

    New AYCE Hours on Weekdays AND Weekends!

    China Max Dumpling House - Handmade Steamed Soup Dumplings

    Handmade Steamed Soup Dumplings

    China Max Dumpling House - Braised Beef Noodle

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    Emerald Chinese Cuisine - Har gow

    Emerald Chinese Cuisine

    2.9(1.4k reviews)
    36.4 km
    $$

    Back after few years, Ownership changed hands several times. Dimsum is still hit or miss. Ambiance…read morefar superior to Jasmine & has private rooms for occasions Good: beef & cilantro rice roll Ok: baked snow mountain bbq bun (warm but no hot), spare ribs, siumai & hai gou were dry Bad: beancurd roll tasted awful,

    I haven't been back since pre-Covid. There are so many other dim sum that Emerald would not be my…read morefirst choice. It's been around since my parent's generation and we had a family luncheon that they picked this place. We arrived at 11am on a Friday and quickly placed our order. It's no longer push cart and you order from the menu. I was on my hour lunch break and it took 30 minutes to get the food. I guess it's a good thing that food is made fresh but if you're on a time crunch, don't dine here. Service was non existent. They were short staff and if you wanted something, good luck on waiving them down because they don't come to check on you. We ended up ordering more food and waited. Turns out, it was never placed. Make sure they print out a slip as proof so you know your order was placed. As far as price, it ranges from $6.68 to $11.88. Average was $9.68 like the siu mai. That's $2.50 each! Price increase and quality went down. The har gow skin was thick, the siu mai was bland. Chicken feet was decent. It has free parking. Inside was bright and they have a private room.

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    Emerald Chinese Cuisine - Char siu boa

    Char siu boa

    Emerald Chinese Cuisine

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    One More Bite Dumpling House - Pork Dumplings

    One More Bite Dumpling House

    4.6(337 reviews)
    68.8 km
    $$
    Speaks Mandarin
    Vegetarian friendly

    Really Nice interior. First time trying dumplings and I really liked it. Very nice workers.read more

    After spending our Sunday morning enjoying Discovery Lake and hiking its trails, we decided to have…read morelunch 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.

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    One More Bite Dumpling House - Great bright atmosphere

    Great bright atmosphere

    One More Bite Dumpling House - Pork chop fried rice

    Pork chop fried rice

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    Shanghai Express - dimsum - Updated June 2026

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