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    Sun's Kitchen

    4.5 (186 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Ma-La Shrimp Dumplings (4) 麻辣虾饺
    Marie N.

    Ambiance is great, bright, modern, clean. Everything is ordered via a kiosk or through your phone, very little interaction with staff but the staff were friendly. Food was a bit disappointing, flavors were bland and all the dishes had a weird seasoning which can be clearly seen on the skewer flight and eggplant. The wonton soup which I did not get a photo of was delicious and I would come back and try their other soups. I was truly hopeful for this place but left extremely disappointed and for $120 for these dishes + tip (which is prompted upon ordering) I expected decent dimsum.

    Sweet Sausages
    Ian N.

    Xiao Long Bao (5/5): Great soup dumplings that were very juicy and flavorful. No spilled out soup either. Ma-La Dried Peppers Chicken (4/5): The flavor was a little cumin-heavy, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken itself wasn't too spicy and it was nice to regulate the level of spice by how much of the peppers I ate. Dan Dan Noodles (4/5): These noodles had a better texture than the noodles in the beef noodle soup. The pork was good, and I liked the hint of sweetness in the dish. Braised Beef Noodle Soup (4/5): Classic beef noodle soup flavor. The beef was very good. The noodles were a little soggy. Sweet Sausages (3/5): Not the hard, sweet Chinese sausage I was hoping for. There was also a lot of cumin on it which wasn't my favorite. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) Note: Not really meant for dining in. Our food was all served in takeout containers.

    Five different dumplings with your choice of sauce
    Carol R.

    I'm a meat eater, but I love their Su Dan Dan (tofu/mushroom mix instead of ground pork). Goes perfectly with a hard boiled egg if you're eating at home. Chili oil sauce comes packed separately, so you can add as much or as little as you like to achieve that famous Sichuan mouth numbing feeling

    Jianbing Guozi 煎饼果子
    Joseph S.

    I came here with my mom and i got the jianbing guozhi and it was pretty good. The only thing is the outside was pretty soggy and usually with jian bing in general the outside is a bit crispier. My mom got the breakfast combo which came with a soy bean milk, the taiwanese donut, and some soup dumplings. They were good and the soy milk was very authentic.

    Ma La Shredded Tofu Vegan
    John B.

    I ordered from this place not realizing I had been here before until I checked in for the review. Unsurprisingly, I seem to have ordered the same thing. The reason I didn't realize is that they have left their ghost kitchen roots behind and opened a full dine-in location of their own, which I am happy to endorse. The parking was a little limited and is shared with other things, but seating was ample and airy. They have decent vegetarian options. I was fooled by the fact that the noodles I got had a separate sauce. The flavor with the accoutrements they came with was not bad, but the sauce, which I missed until I had wrapped up those noodles, was a powerful, numbing and salty creation. It's a small menu and one high in sodium, but I enjoy it and it's more specific than average Chinese taekout. I wish them the best in their new digs.

    Cecillia A.

    So when I first walked in, of course there wasn't a waitstaff. This place is the type where you sit where you want to and order on the tablet. It's a self serving place. They share parking with other businesses. But I'm sure there's plenty of parking spaces available. The place is cute and there are plenty of tables to sit at. They have a pretty good bit of items on their menu. The price is pretty comparable. The food is good. Nothing else I can say about it. Would come here again. I also got the chicken feet and it was delicious as well.

    Dan Dan noddles

    2026 Apr 1: 1) Dan Dan noodles 2) lamb kebab on a stick 3) vegetarian Dan Dan noodles 4) jasmine tea 5) soy milk cold 6) spicy fried chicken. Everything is very spicy so much so that is all you taste. We had much better authentic ma la food at Peter Zhang.

    Carlo Y.

    Went here on a Saturday night, the parking lot for this center was packed and hard to find parking, I think it is because of the sport bar on top of the restaurant. The decor for this place is pretty and felt clean. It is simple and felt great. The concept is simple grab a table and order your food on your phone and they will bring you the food. Although ordering your food on the phone seems not much interaction with the staff, but I felt the staff cares and bring out the food quickly. The food was brought out in more to go style and able to throw away plates. The food tasted great. I ordered the beef noodle soup, I think this is one of the best beef noodle soup in Charlotte. All the other food tasted great. The price is a little high, but I will come back for the beef noodle soup.

    Ma-La Wontons (10 pcs) 红油抄手
    Knows F.

    Great ambiance and delicious foods. Had a great first experience and this food establishment. Tried a few things and will be back to try other items on the menu. Everything is homemade and cooked to order so be patient for the food to come out. Thank you Sun's Kitchen. P.S. that scallion and garlic sauce was

    BBQ Bao
    Amanda S.

    First of all the parking is plentiful! The restaurant is modern and gorgeous inside. When you walk in you place your order at one of the kiosks. Ordering is simple and easy. Don't forget to grab your table number stand. Food came out quick and was delivered with a friendly smile. There is a station stocked with all the necessities- utensils, to go boxes and bags. I ordered the watermelon beverage, which was fresh and refreshing, the bbq bao buns, which were decent, not great, and the ja jang noodles, which were flavorful, but I don't think I would order again. My friend and I went during mid-autumn festival and each patron had the option to get a complimentary slice of moon cake, which I thought was a nice touch! I can't want to go back and try their dumplings and Dan Dan noodles! Overall, I enjoyed the food and experience and am looking forward to my next visit!

    Squid skewer
    Kel G.

    I've been eager to try this place after seeing constant advertisements come across my Instagram. So today I decided to take my mom to lunch for some dim sum. The place is small and narrow. Decor was light but beautiful. Sun's Kitchen is an informal dining experience, you order at a kiosk or with a QR code at the table, then the food is brought out to you by a server. I believe all their food is served on to-go/disposable dining ware. Convenient for leftovers and clean up. Dim sum obviously isn't like your traditional dim sum, where carts of food are pushed around; everything they offer is on the kiosk menu. Sadly, their dim sum menu is limited. The offered several types of Bao buns, chicken feet, sui mai, spare ribs, egg tart (which I didn't see on the menu when ordering), shrimp dumplings, wonton soup and a few other unfamiliar items. Outside the dim sum menu, they have dumplings/gyoza (which is what most of the ads I've seen center around), noodles, rice bowls, street foods like skewers and veggie side dishes etc. Order: sui mai, shrimp dumpling, youtiao soup, squid skewer, and soy milk. Sui mai and shrimp dumpling didn't disappoint. Flavor was good. The soup was a little too salty and we should have asked for the youtiao on the side because it became soggy fast. Youtiao is similar to croutons but lighter in texture. And lastly the squid, it was coated with some spice rub, skewered and grilled. The portion size was generous but the flavor was not it. I couldn't make out what the spices were but they did not have a good flavor. The squid would have been better plain. Overall a decent experience. I probably won't return for dim sum but their other menu items look worth a try.

    Ma La Cucumber Vegan, highly recommend. The sauce is amazing and this is an easy dish to share
    Grace B.

    I heard about this place through social media and wanted to try. There is parking which is a plus! They have you order through a kiosk at the front and a server brings you the food. Our sever was amazing! I ordered the crème brûlée and instead of bringing all the food out at once he waited until we finished eating to bring our dessert. The food was ok, I wasn't in love but it wasn't bad either. In the city of Charlotte there are so many amazing restaurants to try and sadly this one doesn't stick out in my mind. I wish there was more ability to customize our food such as lowering the sugar content in the tea or having a sauce on the side with the potatoes. If I do come back I will definitely order the cucumbers again, those were the star of the meal!

    Tanner K.

    Absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in all of Charlotte, if not my overall favorite. This place is incredible!!! Every single food item was mind-blowingly delicious and I felt transported back to Asia with every bite. This is as authentic as you will get in the States. Just incredible. I've thought about this place almost every single day since. The space was so aesthetically designed and the staff was super friendly, too. This will be a place I will be coming back to over and over again, and bringing friends and family here, too.

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    Coming from CA this is as good as anything I had in both LA and the Bay Area. The spicy beef noodle soup and Ma la dumplings are great

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    Fantastic from start to finish. A great spot in LoSo. Loved the cumin lamb and the potato skewers.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing dumplings and noodles! I got takeout and everything tasted fresh & made with high quality ingredients.

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    2 years ago

    Food was very good. The service was quick, and courteous. The ambiance was very nice and welcoming. Will certainly be back soon.

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    This place is good but waaaaay too much msg! My husband had an allergic reaction to msg overload.

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    Fantastic food with a convenient concept! Everything tasted delicious and came quickly! DEFINITELY will come again.

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    Holy crap... come here for AMAZING soup dumplings!!!! Some of the best I've found here in the states!!!!

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    Loved the dumpling flight and had the most delicious soup dumplings in my life! Also loved the egg tarts, such soft yummy custard!

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    Ask the Community - Sun's Kitchen

    Where can I find a description of the dishes? I see the dishes on the menu and on the website, but I'm not sure where to find a description so I better know what to order.

    Hi Lindsay, you can find the descriptions by clicking on any dish on our website. If you are using your phone, just scroll down, the description is on the bottom. If you are using a computer, the description is on the right. Let me know if you have… Read more

    Which dishes are vegan?

    Hi Lindsay, Our vegan dishes are Veggie Dumplings, Ma-La Cold Noodle, Hot & Dry Noodle, Sesame Noodle, Scallion Noodle, Ma-La Cucumber, Garlic Cucumber, Ma-La Shredded Tofu and Garlic Shredded Tofu. We are adding more dishes to the menu in late… Read more

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