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    Sunny Dumpling House

    4.2 (880 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pork and shrimp dumplings
    Camille A.

    Came in on May 13, 2026 around 7 pm. I just had a random severe cravings for dumplings, so I just looked for a highly rated one on Yelp since I am not from the area. I had the most amazing time at this restaurant! The restaurant was pretty packed but got seated immediately. I was craving dumplings and their dumplings were amazing and juicy but the stand out for me was the beef noodle soup! It had the best textured noodles that I've had for some time and really tender beef slices. It was perfect with the chili oil that they had on the table. I loved that they have frozen dumplings that you can take home and I will definitely plan for that next time.

    Rosie H.

    My friend recommended this place and said it was better than Din Tai Fung. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. First off, there was a lot of parking in this hidden strip mall. When we got there, there was a little bit of a wait, about 10 minutes. The menu was digital and we were able to order from the table from our phone. The service was good, the restaurant was clean and had quite a few tables there. The bathroom was located upstairs, the key was by the register at the front. The scallion pancake was good but I've had better. The dan dan noodles were really tasty, it was like a mix of spicy noodles with peanut noodles and I'm definitely down for that. The XLB was juicy and oh so delicious. The spicy wontons were fresh tasting. The beef rice cake was great but I wish it had a little kick to it. I was a little surprised that it had an assortment of proteins in it.

    Wonton with spicy sauce
    Yau-Ru C.

    Ok for small orders of dumplings. I recommend going for the pan-fried dumplings. Because they used the same seasoned meat filling across most of their popular dishes (XLB, pan-fried gyoza, wonton, shumai)...the variation between these dishes is minimal and your palate will be numbed by the copy-and-paste flavors. They all start to taste the same. Quite disappointed at the dumpling wrapper / skin... which is as important as the filling. They over steamed / cooked the shumai, XLB, and wonton so the dumpling skins were too soft, almost mushy. Maybe some people prefer this texture? Smashed cucumber has large portion, flavor is quite light compared to Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty versions. Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty are more expensive, but their quality and flavor are better so I would still go there for my dimpling cravings. Staff is friendly. Maybe try other dishes besides dumplings...

    Cara L.

    As a Hong Konger, everything taste very authentic to me! this place is way better than DTF! I really recommend the pork xiao long bao, sautéed bok choy, and pork rice cake! I also like that you order thru the QR code on the table so you can see the pictures!

    Virginia J.

    Really enjoyed eating at this restaurant. Parking is plentiful. Located in a plaza. Kind of a small restaurant but there was plenty of seating when I went with some friends on a weekday evening. Food came out fast and it was all delicious. Staff are at the front and walk around sometimes. Easy to flag them down if you need anything. Loved their hot and sour soup. Easily shareable. The Xiao long bao was delicious as well! Will definitely be back.

    Shrimp and Pork Spicy Dumpling
    Andy P.

    Had a chance to visit this establishment finally! Twice even! It's located in a low key spot that is not visible by the main road of El Toro but for the locals who know, this place makes good dumplings. Sometimes you will encounter a longer than usual wait for obvious reasons (peak hours, holiday, or weekends). But their process is pretty streamlined. Orders are taken and paid via table QR code. Quite right for efficiency on their part. FYI, food does come out pretty quick so place your order together. Inside, it's on the smaller side and it's culturally decorated which fits their theme. Food wise, it's one of my local favorite for their dumplings. Love the pork and chive option. You can get it fried or boiled. I like the boiled option to get the good juices mixed with the table sauce. You can try the other variation if texture is your thing. Their noodles are really good here. Love the adente texture of their noodles. I recommend going with 4-6 people to get a variety of dishes to enjoy. Also, they have them frozen if you want to get it for home cooking. Great place. Recommended!

    Beef stew noodle soup  We enjoyed so much that we forgot to take a photo prior lol
    Emily H.

    Hidden gem for sure. Got recommended by a co-worker and it was definitely worth checking out. It's a cute little spot tucked into the plaza with cozy vibes. We had just gotten back from China and were craving Chinese food, so this totally hit the spot haha. We ordered the beef stew soup noodles, fried pan pork dumplings, and string beans and everything was delicious! One thing we liked was how they had QR code ordering and easy mobile payment. It reminded us of being back in China with how convenient everything was. The prices were also more affordable compared to places like Din Tai Fung. Overall, a solid spot with good food & easy ordering. 100% would come back again.

    Pig ears
    Steve Y.

    I decided to come here after seeing TikTok reviews claiming it's better than Din Tai Fung. We ordered several dishes, and the pork ears were incredibly flavorful. If you prefer a thicker dumpling skin over the thinner style, this is definitely the spot for you. As for the filling, the flavor profile is very similar to what you'd find in Taiwan. The food arrived quickly, but the place gets busy, so be prepared for a wait!

    fried cabbage
    Chloe L.

    Heard good things about sunny dumplings, can confirm they were true. Saw a lot of older regular folk so I knew it was fire. Really liked everything I tried! Service isn't extremely fast but everything is handmade so it was worth. You can watch the ladies hand folding the dumplings in the front. I would recommend to arrive a little early to avoid lining up, but lot of people ordered takeout. We got: - pan fried dumplings: pretty crispy and juicy inside. Filling is purely pork, good flavor - pork and cabbage dumplings: personally this is a favorite combo for me and I think they did it really nicely here. Skin is slightly thick and chewy. - fried cabbage: got a lot of vinegar notes, really liked this. Will be coming back for sure!

    Dan dan noodles
    Sylvie C.

    Visited on a Saturday night 2hrs prior to closing time. Order was easy to place using the QR code available at the table. The restaurant itself is very brightly lit. The tables are put together pretty closely. Family friendly and good for large groups looking to have a cheap meal easily shared. But if you get overwhelmed by noise, lots of movement happening with servers, children, big dogs, loved up and oblivious couples in your peripheral vision and other stuff happening, I highly recommend not coming here to dine-in. I personally really didn't care for kids shrieking and coming up to the table or crawling under my chair, and overhearing other people's conversations that are less than pleasant. I thought I was going to choke on my food with so much happening from seemingly all different directions. Talk about sensory overload! Food quality here was ok. My favorite item was the dan dan noodles. Portion was on the smaller side so I wouldn't attempt splitting it between two adults or anything. I did, and both parties ended up with 3 bites to eat at most. The shrimp wontons were delicious but not spicy at all. The texture and flavoring was just right. The wontons had a nice silky chew to it. The dumplings itself were tasty and fresh but on the lukewarm side somehow. I wouldn't mind reordering again but I highly recommend eating it onsite right away. Now the item in question not pictured is the scallion pancakes. It never arrived even after we were done with our entire meal. They basically forgot to serve it to us altogether so we asked to have it to go because the check was already paid. The box was full of pre shredded pancake with lots of stale old oil overpowering all other textures or taste of the item. I don't understand why it came pre shredded like that. It made it not any easier or better to eat them. What it did accomplish was leaving me with the feeling of eating someone else's half eaten food. The service was on the faster end but not polite or friendly. Even with forgetting to serve the scallion pancakes, there was no apologies given and the takeaway box was literally tossed to our table with no acknowledgment whatsoever. Not even an eye contact or anything. Very very rude. Would I return again? Perhaps on weekday lunchtime or any off peak hours. And I would have to be pretty desperate for dumplings

    Dan Dan noodles, cucumber garlic, pig ear
    Joan S.

    Amazing dumpling restaurant!!! Love this place and good price. Interior - Inside is small but was able to fit a group of 9. Love the art and the historical art wall. Love how you can see people making the dumplings. Food- everything was good. We basically order almost everything. Everything was good. We ended up ordering a total of 4 beef noodle soups for our kids because they wanted more. We got 3 xlb and everything else. We highly enjoyed all of it. Service - very attentive. Great. The bathroom is outside upstairs. My husband enjoyed the user friendly ordering app. Will totally come again.

    Inside
    Jamie L.

    Din Tai Fung but better. Better tasting, better prices. I also really like the concept where you can order on your phone and of course the items yourself and then pay the bill when you're ready through the phone. Service was good on the day we went and started getting busy after we sat down. Inside is very clean and well kept. I am so glad my friend brought me to try this place because it is definitely a gem.

    Pork and shrimp Xiaolongbao, spicy pork wontons, and assorted rice cakes
    Dan C.

    A small dumpling house dishing out freshly hand-made dumplings, other simple tasty dishes, and filling soups. You can often look toward the kitchen and see a couple of aunties making the dough and wrapping the dumplings in question. Imagine a casual, fast Din Tai Fung and you're pretty much there. Service is quick; after being seated you scan a QR code on your phone and manage everything virtually, while staff brings out steaming hot food to your table. The XLB are delicious, fattier and with thicker wrappers than places like DTF or Paradise Dynasty, resulting an a heartier and more homey-feeling experience. They come the usual chili oil, black vinegar, and ginger, too. The other dumplings are also juicy and tasty, and come in soup form or in the case of wontons, either pan fried or tossed in chili oil. We come here regularly and usually leave with 1-2 bags of *very* reasonably priced frozen dumplings to enjoy at home. My Taiwanese partner gives them at least three thumbs up all around. Sunny Dumpling House can get packed at times, but it's always worth it coming for hot, fresh, juicy dumplings and bowls of noodle soup. Even and its busiest it's still to me a more pleasant experience than any day at a fancy dumpling house like DTF, and I suggest it to everybody who asks me for recommendations in the area.

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    Ask the Community - Sunny Dumpling House

    Have you reopened?

    I went there last week for take out. The food was great!

    We are dying for you to open back up!!!! Please let us know when you're going to open. We miss sunny dumpling house so much! When are you going to open? I will be happy to eat dumplings on the side walk or in my car... your dumplings are the best!

    They reopened!!

    Is this place open?

    Yes they reopened

    Do they serve the shumai and xiao for dinner hours as well or only lunch?

    Sorry, we don’t have dim sum here.

    Is this place even open anymore? The last time we were there there was a closed sign and now they don't answer their phone?

    Yes they are open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm.

    Are you open again?

    Yes, I'm here now on Sunday at 11 am.

    Does anyone know why they temporarily closed and if they will actually reopen or not?

    They are open

    Do you guys have a bathroom? Previous Restaurant in this location didn't have one.

    we don't have a bathroom. the bathroom outside the upstairs.

    Do you offer delivery? DoorDash or Grubhub?

    Postmates

    Do you ever use MSG in any of your dishes?

    MSG naturally occurs in soy sauce, tomatoes, cheese, etc. If your question is if they ADD more MSG then I would recommend asking based on a weight or measurement of what you consider too much as their food, like any pasta or pizza you've ever eaten,… 

    Do you use MSG in all your dishes?

    No,we did not.

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    4.4
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    We've been meaning to try this place for awhile now. We've tried their sister restaurant Frank's…read morenext door and wasn't impressed when they first opened. It's been awhile so I'm willing to give it another shot. Plenty of parking outside, the restaurant itself is really cute with tasteful decor. You order with a QR menu from the table. We ordered fish noodle soup, the 3 dumplings and soy sauce chicken with rice. Everything was pretty good! The fish noodle soup had a good fish profile in the soup, with a kick of white pepper which I liked. It tasted clean and healthy. The dumplings were really good. It definitely tasted like in house made dumplings. Much better quality than other restaurants in the area. The soy sauce chicken rice wasn't bad. But I thought the price was a little egregious. It should be max $15. All in all I'm glad we gave this "chain" another chance.

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    Frank's BBQ & Chinese Cuisine

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    3.9
    (412 reviews)
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    Hand cut and roasted to perfection

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