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Book a reservation now! Supreme Dumpling at Ala Moana is booking out a couple of months! Our waiter was so nice, the food came out quickly, and I liked being able to see into the kitchen. The Supreme pork xiao long bao was my first soup dumpling ever, and I loved it. The spicy pork wontons were just okay to me, but my boyfriend really liked them. The tan tan noodles were flavorful and creamy without being too heavy, with a nice chewy texture. For dessert, the chocolate melt xiao long bao was soooo good, with rich chocolate inside. We are already talking about when to come back!
Revisited on 9/19/2026! Standing by that the regular xiaolongbao is the best one but I did thoroughly enjoy the spicy one even tho it had my friends tearing up from the spice. It's not too spicy but if your spice tolerance is low... think again. The pan-fried baos were also delicious, but the real crowd favorite at our table was the tan tan noodles. Everyone kept going back for another bite--they were packed with flavor and definitely a must-order. We actually tried to order a second one but because it took so long we cancelled our second order. The spicy wontons were in stock this time and we got to try it. Perfectly large and delicious wontons. The sauce was a delicious mix! Overall, I'd definitely come back, especially for the Supreme Pork XLB and the tan tan noodles. Those two dishes alone are worth the visit!
I know people compare this place to Din Tai Fung, but I don't think it quite compares. That said, it's nice to have a place in Hawaii where we can get soup dumplings! I enjoyed the regular soup dumplings the most and didn't care as much for the spicy or veggie ones. The pan-fried dumplings were probably my favorite overall, and the pork fried rice was good too. Overall, it's a little pricey for what you get, but definitely worth trying at least once!
Definitely come in with an open mind - especially if you've been to Din Tai Fung, Tim Ho Wan, etc. The food was alright, the chocolate xiao long bao was my favorite dish. It was 4pm and they ran out of all the milk tea besides the Japanese Milk Tea - it tasted like it came straight out of the can. The service definitely needs improvement. Granted, he was doubling as a bartender and was busy with that too but we felt very dismissed. It was a struggle just to order napkins and spare utensils.
My hubby and I came here for dinner last night. Place was full and loved the atmosphere. The restaurant was bright and modern. It was a treat to watch the kitchen make the dumplings. Our server Kim, was sweet and very attentive. We ordered several entrees: -Supreme pork xiao long bao- 10/10 - very tasty and juicy -spicy pork wonton - 10/10 - spicy, flavorful -braised beef shank - 9/10 - tender but a little dry -Szechuan chili oil chicken (cold dish) - 10/10 - spicy, nutty and refreshing. It was delicious! -garlic mushroom broccolini- 10/10 - it was fresh and great addition to the rest of the meal -onyx golden lava custard bun - 10/10 - Yummy!!! Must have! Warm custardy goodness!!! Loved it! If you visit Hawai'i, this place is a great sit down restaurant to enjoy good food. Reservation is a must 2-3 days before your desired date.
Okay, but not great to want to come back. The Supreme pork Xiao long bao was the best, lot of soupy juice, none of them come of broken or leaking. The Shanghai scallion noodles was good but tiny portion. And the rest was not so good. The crab and pork bao has a strange taste that I don't like, the Szechuan bao was very spicy and that's all you can taste. Many of them came of already broken, leaking. The beef and pork flatter has 1/3 tofu, which the platter was not named after, and the pork was too fat not well marinated, only the beef was acceptable. The service of ok, but they might have hired too many servers that 3 of them just stand next to our table joking and laughing most of time, disturbing. Not excited about this place enough that we would have any desire to come back. By the way, it is LOUD inside.
Food and service was fast! Our server was Heidi and she was pleasant. We ended up ordering Pork chop fried rice, Mini pan fried pork dumpling, XLB assortment pork, Wagyu XLB, String bean, Cucumber, Tan tan noodle, Chocolate XLB and a kids meal for my 1.5 year old. Inside is clean, modern, pretty spacious. I took down 3 stars due to no one answering the phones when trying to contact them.
First time at this place in Ala Moana on the mall level between Longs and Shabuya. The interior of restaurant was so clean. Our waiter was very kind and attentive to my sisters and I (3 old ladies). His patience went above and beyond. We tried 2 dumplings, a noodle dish, fried rice. Cucumbers, tofu and brown sugar crispy mochi like thingys for dessert! All were very good! I'd come back and for sure have the fried rice, noodles and pork dumplings!
Trendy dumpling place in Ala Moana! We made a reservation 1.5 months in advance for noon on a Saturday. As we were leaving we heard the staff telling someone it would be a 2-hour wait for walk-ins. Food - 4/5 We got the pork chop fried rice, scallion noodles, assorted XLB, and original XLB. The pork chop was amazing and tender! The noodles were pretty standard. Among the XLB, the truffle (black) and chicken (yellow) ones were our favorite. The vegetarian (green) ones were a bit too earthy for us. Service - 5/5 Our server was very efficient! Our food also came out very quickly. Ambiance - 5/5 Fancy vibes. I think there was some kind of mouth-washing (?) station in the bathroom haha?
Sky was our server!!! He was very knowledgeable and very polite!!! Location is very clean!! Food was excellent!!!
I made a reservation here a few weeks in advance, and had a great experience. Table was ready, and service was quick. I tried a handful of items from the menu, but some things that stood out to me were the spicy pork wontons and pan fried dumplings. Something not so terrific was the brown sugar mochi rice cake. Our server, Stephen/Steven, was really friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back when in the mood for some dumplings!
Wow -- I finally got to try this place after the mad rush of the grand opening. We ordered the pork xiao long bao (soup dumplings), the black truffle and chicken xiao long bao, braised beef noodle soup, Shanghai scallion oil noodle, spicy cucumber salad, and mushroom garlic broccolini. Wow. Lots of foods and lots of flavors. We were absolutely stuffed, but at the last minute we decided to try the matcha lava xiao long bao for dessert. Everything tasted great, and the restaurant has such a light and open atmosphere. Very open and modern and inviting. Our server, Lily, was very knowledgeable about the menu and had answers to all our questions. She had plenty of recommendations and was very kind. It was hard to get a reservation in the first few weeks after they opened. They have a waitlist, but even if it's a long wait (they told me it was an hour and a half wait once) at least you have all the other shopping in the mall to pass the time.
I was able to get a reservation a week out simply by going to the restaurant in person to make a reservation for the next week. The ambiance is quite nice and there's a big window where you can see the workers making the dumplings. But if that was to give us reassurance that each dumpling was the same size...then umm...not quite. As you can see in my dumplings picture later. The staff think are still learning so they are unsure what's on the menu. And didn't even offer us a kids menu until we saw it from another table and asked for it. One of those mantao buns costed $4!!!! When we looked at the menu I would say 80% of the items weren't available. We could only order their regular pork and vegetarian ones since we don't like spicy. The pork from the dumplings tasted a bit sweet to me. Skin was thin enough but each one was just a tad different in size. The shrimp wonton noodle soup - I could only taste pepper in the fillings. The soup and noodles were pretty bland. The pineapple fried rice - very nicely presented and I could taste a hit of curry in it. They also added pork some pork floss on top to give it a bit of a texture. Very few pineapples. The garlic cabbage - not anything special and tasted like what I could make at home. I am not convinced that this is actually Taiwanese cabbage as it doesn't really have the sweetness. The Shanghainese scallion oil noodles - was probably one of the better dishes in terms of flavor. You mix it all together but it was a bit salty and also a tad sweet in my opinion. The pork chop noodles - the pork chop was well fried but it seemed a tad burned? But it was also paired with the bland soup noodles again. The dessert dumpling - it felt like the dumpling wasn't fully steamed and tasted starchy. The sesame paste inside also tasted like canned sesame paste. I was hoping it would be more aromatic and flavorful. The garlic string beans - this was the most disappointing dish. Very bland and tasted like boiled string beans at some random American cafeteria.
16 days ago
Supreme Dumpling delivered a delicious experience with a cozy, modern ambiance. I tried the black truffle chicken bao, wagyu beef bao, mini spicy pork pan‑fried wontons, and the spicy cucumber salad -- every dish was flavorful and well executed. The complimentary tea and water were surprisingly tasty and paired nicely with the meal. Portions here run small, and the food leans oily, so if you're extremely hungry this might not be the best spot to fill up. But for a tasty, intentional dumpling experience in a great atmosphere, it absolutely hits the mark. read more
17 days ago
28 days ago
Book a reservation now! Supreme Dumpling at Ala Moana is booking out a couple of months! Our waiter was so nice, the food came out quickly, and I liked being able to see into the kitchen. The Supreme pork xiao long bao was my first soup dumpling ever, and I loved it. The spicy pork wontons were just okay to me, but my boyfriend really liked them. The tan tan noodles were flavorful and creamy without being too heavy, with a nice chewy texture. For dessert, the chocolate melt xiao long bao was soooo good, with rich chocolate inside. We are already talking about when to come back! read more
Revisited on 9/19/2026! Standing by that the regular xiaolongbao is the best one but I did thoroughly enjoy the spicy one even tho it had my friends tearing up from the spice. It's not too spicy but if your spice tolerance is low... think again. The pan-fried baos were also delicious, but the real crowd favorite at our table was the tan tan noodles. Everyone kept going back for another bite--they were packed with flavor and definitely a must-order. We actually tried to order a second one but because it took so long we cancelled our second order. The spicy wontons were in stock this time and we got to try it. Perfectly large and delicious wontons. The sauce was a delicious mix! Overall, I'd definitely come back, especially for the Supreme Pork XLB and the tan tan noodles. Those two dishes alone are worth the visit! read more
5 days ago
I know people compare this place to Din Tai Fung, but I don't think it quite compares. That said, it's nice to have a place in Hawaii where we can get soup dumplings! I enjoyed the regular soup dumplings the most and didn't care as much for the spicy or veggie ones. The pan-fried dumplings were probably my favorite overall, and the pork fried rice was good too. Overall, it's a little pricey for what you get, but definitely worth trying at least once! read more
Definitely come in with an open mind - especially if you've been to Din Tai Fung, Tim Ho Wan, etc. The food was alright, the chocolate xiao long bao was my favorite dish. It was 4pm and they ran out of all the milk tea besides the Japanese Milk Tea - it tasted like it came straight out of the can. The service definitely needs improvement. Granted, he was doubling as a bartender and was busy with that too but we felt very dismissed. It was a struggle just to order napkins and spare utensils. read more
My hubby and I came here for dinner last night. Place was full and loved the atmosphere. The restaurant was bright and modern. It was a treat to watch the kitchen make the dumplings. Our server Kim, was sweet and very attentive. We ordered several entrees: -Supreme pork xiao long bao- 10/10 - very tasty and juicy -spicy pork wonton - 10/10 - spicy, flavorful -braised beef shank - 9/10 - tender but a little dry -Szechuan chili oil chicken (cold dish) - 10/10 - spicy, nutty and refreshing. It was delicious! -garlic mushroom broccolini- 10/10 - it was fresh and great addition to the rest of the meal -onyx golden lava custard bun - 10/10 - Yummy!!! Must have! Warm custardy goodness!!! Loved it! If you visit Hawai'i, this place is a great sit down restaurant to enjoy good food. Reservation is a must 2-3 days before your desired date. read more
Okay, but not great to want to come back. The Supreme pork Xiao long bao was the best, lot of soupy juice, none of them come of broken or leaking. The Shanghai scallion noodles was good but tiny portion. And the rest was not so good. The crab and pork bao has a strange taste that I don't like, the Szechuan bao was very spicy and that's all you can taste. Many of them came of already broken, leaking. The beef and pork flatter has 1/3 tofu, which the platter was not named after, and the pork was too fat not well marinated, only the beef was acceptable. The service of ok, but they might have hired too many servers that 3 of them just stand next to our table joking and laughing most of time, disturbing. Not excited about this place enough that we would have any desire to come back. By the way, it is LOUD inside. read more
16 days ago
Food and service was fast! Our server was Heidi and she was pleasant. We ended up ordering Pork chop fried rice, Mini pan fried pork dumpling, XLB assortment pork, Wagyu XLB, String bean, Cucumber, Tan tan noodle, Chocolate XLB and a kids meal for my 1.5 year old. Inside is clean, modern, pretty spacious. I took down 3 stars due to no one answering the phones when trying to contact them. read more
First time at this place in Ala Moana on the mall level between Longs and Shabuya. The interior of restaurant was so clean. Our waiter was very kind and attentive to my sisters and I (3 old ladies). His patience went above and beyond. We tried 2 dumplings, a noodle dish, fried rice. Cucumbers, tofu and brown sugar crispy mochi like thingys for dessert! All were very good! I'd come back and for sure have the fried rice, noodles and pork dumplings! read more
Trendy dumpling place in Ala Moana! We made a reservation 1.5 months in advance for noon on a Saturday. As we were leaving we heard the staff telling someone it would be a 2-hour wait for walk-ins. Food - 4/5 We got the pork chop fried rice, scallion noodles, assorted XLB, and original XLB. The pork chop was amazing and tender! The noodles were pretty standard. Among the XLB, the truffle (black) and chicken (yellow) ones were our favorite. The vegetarian (green) ones were a bit too earthy for us. Service - 5/5 Our server was very efficient! Our food also came out very quickly. Ambiance - 5/5 Fancy vibes. I think there was some kind of mouth-washing (?) station in the bathroom haha? read more
I made a reservation here a few weeks in advance, and had a great experience. Table was ready, and service was quick. I tried a handful of items from the menu, but some things that stood out to me were the spicy pork wontons and pan fried dumplings. Something not so terrific was the brown sugar mochi rice cake. Our server, Stephen/Steven, was really friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back when in the mood for some dumplings! read more
Wow -- I finally got to try this place after the mad rush of the grand opening. We ordered the pork xiao long bao (soup dumplings), the black truffle and chicken xiao long bao, braised beef noodle soup, Shanghai scallion oil noodle, spicy cucumber salad, and mushroom garlic broccolini. Wow. Lots of foods and lots of flavors. We were absolutely stuffed, but at the last minute we decided to try the matcha lava xiao long bao for dessert. Everything tasted great, and the restaurant has such a light and open atmosphere. Very open and modern and inviting. Our server, Lily, was very knowledgeable about the menu and had answers to all our questions. She had plenty of recommendations and was very kind. It was hard to get a reservation in the first few weeks after they opened. They have a waitlist, but even if it's a long wait (they told me it was an hour and a half wait once) at least you have all the other shopping in the mall to pass the time. read more
I was able to get a reservation a week out simply by going to the restaurant in person to make a reservation for the next week. The ambiance is quite nice and there's a big window where you can see the workers making the dumplings. But if that was to give us reassurance that each dumpling was the same size...then umm...not quite. As you can see in my dumplings picture later. The staff think are still learning so they are unsure what's on the menu. And didn't even offer us a kids menu until we saw it from another table and asked for it. One of those mantao buns costed $4!!!! When we looked at the menu I would say 80% of the items weren't available. We could only order their regular pork and vegetarian ones since we don't like spicy. The pork from the dumplings tasted a bit sweet to me. Skin was thin enough but each one was just a tad different in size. The shrimp wonton noodle soup - I could only taste pepper in the fillings. The soup and noodles were pretty bland. The pineapple fried rice - very nicely presented and I could taste a hit of curry in it. They also added pork some pork floss on top to give it a bit of a texture. Very few pineapples. The garlic cabbage - not anything special and tasted like what I could make at home. I am not convinced that this is actually Taiwanese cabbage as it doesn't really have the sweetness. The Shanghainese scallion oil noodles - was probably one of the better dishes in terms of flavor. You mix it all together but it was a bit salty and also a tad sweet in my opinion. The pork chop noodles - the pork chop was well fried but it seemed a tad burned? But it was also paired with the bland soup noodles again. The dessert dumpling - it felt like the dumpling wasn't fully steamed and tasted starchy. The sesame paste inside also tasted like canned sesame paste. I was hoping it would be more aromatic and flavorful. The garlic string beans - this was the most disappointing dish. Very bland and tasted like boiled string beans at some random American cafeteria. read more
We made reservations a month in advance for a busy Saturday afternoon. Located next door to Shabuya, the aesthetics of this new restaurant is gorgeous! Crisp just comfy, spacious seating. Our server, Steven greeted us warmly with a quick run down of the menu, including his favorites. His suggestions didn't disappoint! Honey walnut shrimp, cucumber salad, braised pork belly for starters. Super tasty! We added in some spicy dumplings, pan-fried pork dumplings & the pork chop fried rice. Boy oh boy! This didn't disappoint! We rounded off our meal with some chocolate dumplings & brown rice mochi for dessert. Ono! Service was spot on, just the right amount of attention given. Can't wait to come back & try everything else on the menu!! read more
I highly recommend making reservations to dine. The walk in wait was over 2 hours. Good thing it's located at Ala Moana Shopping Center, lots of options to occupy our time. The hosted texted us to make out way back when a bar top counter seating was available. Very cute, there were lots of fake plants hanging on the ceiling and walls that gave a very nice ambiance. The dumplings arrived very quickly, the shrimp was my favorite. This was my first time trying a soup dumpling and was advised to bite the dumpling over a spoon to collect the juice. Overall I really enjoyed the dumplings. Next time I would skip the beef, it tasted like it was from pandas express. Nothing special there. I did like the crunchy noodles it came with, like raw saimin. I ended up getting a take out box for the left over rice and cucumbers that weere just as yummy the next morning for lunch. read more
They're definitely still settling in. I sat down at 2pm on a Wednesday and they were out of the Wagyu Beef XLB, Beef Mushroom Roll, Stir-Fry String Beans, Matcha XLB, and the Onyx Golden Lava Custard Buns. Very disappointing because we wanted to try 4 of the items that were out but our waitress said they were waiting for a shipment of ingredients so we understood. Alice, our waitress, made the experience a lot more enjoyable. She was really sweet, talkative, and attentive. The ambiance of the restaurant is very cutesy, I love the interior design. The only downside to the inside of the restaurant were the bathrooms, they were very dirty and missing toilet seat covers in both stalls. We ended up only getting 2 items, one being the Supreme Pork XLB... that was very underwhelming in my opinion. The other being the Mini Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings, now that's something i'd definitely come back for. Overall I think when they have the full available menu it'll be a more enjoyable experience. read more
6 days ago
Heard such great things about this new Din Tai Fung dupe known as Supreme Dumplings at Ala Moana center so we had to try it out. We started the pork xiao long bao, continued to their supreme platter, which included six different baos: chicken, pork, crab and shrimp, black truffle, and wagyu. Then on to spicy pork filled bao, then onto their crispy fried chive bao and finished it off with their warm, chocolate filled bao. I have say all them were delicious, just as good as Din Tai Fung. However my favorites were the spicy pork filled, crispy chive filled, the assorted supreme platter, and most importantly the warm, melted chocolate filled bao. The restaurant is quite large and we were seated immediately upon arrival as we had previously made reservations. Our waitress was very sweet and took the time to explain the items they were out of and give us her recommendations. The prices were very reasonable in comparison to Din Tai Fung. It's definitely worth a try. I'll be back to try other dishes off their menu. read more
Not gonna lie, we really wanted to love Supreme Dumplings, but it fell short of our expectations. We had a party of 9 (mostly kids), and getting a reservation was very difficult. To make matters worse, many of their specialty items were sold out, so we couldn't even try the dishes we originally came for. The portions were also quite small, and we had to order multiples of each dish just to feel satisfied. In fact, the kids asked for McDonald's right after! I'd definitely be willing to give it another try if they could improve the availability of their specialty items and offer more generous portions. The restaurant was very beautifully decorated and we loved watching the dumplings getting hand wrapped. Hopefully next time will be a better experience! read more
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Reservation only for the meantime. Came here with my friend for an early dinner. Greeted happily, immediately seated and being introduced by our hostess, Kim. She's da friendliest! Interior design is ofc clean, new and modernized. Ambiance is pretty chill and so far not that loud either. FOOD. SUPREME PORK XIAO LONG BAO - so good and definitely satisfied my cravings SHRIMP FRIED RICE - so ONO & seasoned well, rice cooked perfectly and the shrimp is not dry at all STIR-FRIED STRING BEANS - savory good, seasoned well & cooked just right CHOCOLATE XIAO LONG BAO - too sweet for my liking CHARCOAL GOLD LAVA - freshly made and the bun is so soft, would love to order this again. Also I tried dipping it on the chili sauce & taste so good JASMINE GREEN TEA - da perfect drink to pair for everything that we ordered Price wise, a bit too steep. Service was excellent. Will I come back again? Not too soon. Unless somebody invites me. Lol. Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow Yeeps! read more
5 days ago
Food was delicious! The Black Pepper Beef was amazing. Service was great, reservation recommended for sure. Ambiance was nice! read more
Supreme Dumplings is a national Chinese restaurant chain specializing in their numerous types of Xiao Long Bao (XLB) dumplings. These are delicate, soup-filled dumplings that are difficult to make and equally satisfying to eat. Like any new restaurant that opens in Oahu, they were inundated with people wanting to try this place, therefore they only accepted reservations for those wanting to dine in. My friends and I were new to this franchise so we were excited to try their XLB assortment, spicy szehuan pork dumplings, and Tan Tan noodles. My favorite was their noodles actually (4/5) ; I think I've recently become more obsessed with tan tan style noodles and their rendition had a solid creamy peanut soup base with a spicy kick that made it really good. Their spicy pork dumplings were solid (4/5), and their XLB assortment (3.5/5) was a good way to sample their different dumplings. The wagyu and black truffle/chicken XLB was my favorite out of all of them, and probably would just order those next time. Overall, if you had Din Tai Fung (DTF) before, it has a similar vibe, at a cheaper price point. I think because of that, I think the food quality might not be equivalent BUT I thought the average $30/person was way more "worth it" compared to the DTF experience. I liked Supreme Dumplings and wouldn't might going again soon. read more
I've been looking forward to trying Supreme Dumplings for awhile now, and I was overall very happy with my experience! I've gone twice now, on a Friday and Saturday night, and it was surprisingly not too difficult to get seated without a reservation. I did walk-in relatively early in the evening, and I was seated in under 2 hours (less than the estimated wait time) both times. Definitely not unreasonable if you're expecting a long wait and have some shopping to do in the meantime! The staff were very welcoming and kindly explained their favorite dishes, as well as those that were sold out (which, compared to others' reviews, weren't that many). Dishes I tried: Tan Tan Noodles: Always my favorite dish, and theirs didn't disappoint! Very nutty and flavorful! Just wish the portion was a little bigger for the price. Xiao Long Bao (Chicken and Pork/Shrimp): Good! Just wish there was more soup inside. Still need to try the signature pork one! Beef Rolls: Ordered this because our waiter recommended it, and I loved it! The texture of the soft meat and flaky roll was amazing! But when I got it the second time, it was a little too oily and the texture wasn't as good, as if it were sitting on the counter a bit too long. Still tasted great though! Pan-fried Pork Dumplings: Amazing!! I actually prefer this over the XLB. Mushroom Garlic Broccolini: Simple but delicious! The light vegetables paired very well with everything else we ordered. I'm already excited to go back, just maybe when their wait times aren't so long. But I don't blame them - they've been highly anticipated and it's easy to see why! read more
Came here for the first time with a friend and honestly the food was just okay and the highlight of the food we got for both of us was the Chocolate Xiao Long Bao everything else we just ate enough so we wouldn't seem wasteful. Other than that the restaurant looks nice but for the price you could definitely get better Chinese food elsewhere. read more
2 months ago
Had a great experience at Supreme Dumpling! I didn't make a reservation, and I was told the wait would be around 30 minutes, but I ended up waiting only about 10 minutes. I sat at the bar, which was a great spot. Eric was my server and was incredibly helpful and friendly. He answered all my questions and consistently made sure everything was going well. I also noticed Jazzy taking great care of other guests and making sure everyone was having a good experience. The whole staff seemed attentive and welcoming. The restaurant is new, so everything feels clean, modern, and very aesthetic. There's also plenty of parking at the mall, which is a huge plus. Food-wise, the lychee lemonade was super refreshing, and the Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao were delicious. I was a little bummed that the assorted Xiao Long Bao wasn't available, because I really wanted to try a variety of flavors. But the standout for me was definitely the pork chop fried rice. It was SOOOO good! The pork chop was perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside but still tender, and the fried rice paired perfectly with it. I was so full by the end that I didn't even get to try dessert, so I guess that's a good excuse to come back! Overall, great food, great service, and a really nice atmosphere. Definitely somewhere I'd come back to! read more
2 months ago
Finally got to try it. I think the xlb are solid. The other stuff I thought they were good but not amazing such as the Dan Dan noodles, pan fried dumplings (too small), mochi (too soft). We tried 2 types of xlb - one shrimp one crab. The shrimp was just the regular pork xlb with a piece of shrimp on top so nothing much was different from the regular flavor. However, their crab and pork xlb were amazing! I would totally go back for that. Their xlb was also done well with thin chewy skin, juicy and meaty filling. The skin also held the filling well, not easy to fall apart. I was a little disappointed that they ran out of chocolate xlb when I went there. It's one of the items I really looked forward to. Still have yet to try it and see how it compares to DTF. Our server was friendly but was a bit forgetful, bringing us the wrong items and not bringing us what we asked for. Hopefully as time goes on everything will be smoother. The decor was modern, well-lit, and the chairs were comfy. Some tables were spaced a bit too close together. Would be nice to have just a bit more space for a conversation without much distraction from other chatter. There's a 3-4 week wait to get a table at a normal dining time, but at least they take reservations. I'll take waiting at home over waiting outside a restaurant any day. Definitely a must visit if you like xlb (soup dumplings)! read more
We tried the Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup, Supreme Tan Tan Soup, and the kids' Tan Tan Noodles. I'll be honest--the dumplings and dumpling soup were a little disappointing for me. I was expecting more sauce, seasoning, and overall flavor. The Xiao Long Bao and Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup were pretty mild, so I found myself wanting more flavor in each bite. They do provide soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil on the side, which definitely helps, but I was hoping the dumplings and soup would have more flavor on their own. The Honey Walnut Shrimp was another one that didn't quite meet my expectations. There wasn't enough sauce, and it didn't have the burst of flavor I was hoping for. The Supreme Tan Tan Noodles were definitely the highlight for me! They have a slight spice, but not too hot in my opinion. My daughter seemed to really enjoy the Tan Tan Noodles too! One small thing I noticed was that the water was warm. I personally prefer my water ice cold, especially when having a meal, so having chilled or ice-cold water would have been much better. Would I come here again? Yes, if I was craving dumplings or dim sum. I'd also like to try some of their fried options and other dishes before giving my final opinion. There are still a few things on the menu I'd like to try! read more
We had to try this new place but reservations were full, so we were able to put ourselves on the waitlist and ended up waiting around 40 minutes, which wasn't too bad since you can walk around the mall while you wait. We wanted to try the XLB assortment, but they said that they didn't have the black truffle chicken one, so they could replace it with the vegetarian. It was kind of strange since there were other types with meat that they could have replaced it with, but they said it was the only substitution, so we didn't end up going with that since it would be the same price for a meatless option... we got the spicy and crab XLBs and they were both pretty tasty. I couldn't really taste the difference between the two, so maybe it's best to stick to the original. The cucumber salad was refreshing and tasty and the beef roll was like a scallion pancake rolled over tender beef - delicious! Finally, the supreme tan tan noodles were flavorful and filling. I recommend trying this place if you are like me and had to try the new cool thing! read more
After three months of challenging yet fun physical therapy following my recent knee replacement, I made a lunch reservation at the newly opened Supreme Dumplings through my trusty Yelp app. Luckily, I was able to make a same-day reservation after my last physical therapy session, and we excitedly waited in line outside the restaurant for only a few minutes with several other groups before being seated by the lovely and friendly hostess. Within a few moments after being seated, Abby approached us and introduced herself as our server. We explained that this was our first visit to their nicely appointed restaurant and were eager to experience their Shanghai-style and Taiwanese-inspired cuisine. But since we were feeling a bit parched, we ordered two Sunshine Lemonades ($5.50 ea) to quench our thirst, as she recommended for the balanced sweet-yet-tart flavors. She then directed our attention to their noteworthy pork-filled Xiao Long Bao ($13) and recommended the Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles ($10.50). We added a table favorite, Szechuan Chili Oil Chicken ($14). We rounded out our meal with vegetable-forward dishes such as a plate of Mini Pan-Fried Chive Pies ($9.50) and Mushroom Garlic Broccolini ($12). FOOD: -Szechuan Chili Oil Chicken 經典川味口水雞: We were drawn to this dish by its Chinese menu description "Classic Sichuan-style Saliva Chicken" that is usually noted for its poached, tender chicken and bold, spicy, mouth-numbing red oil sauce and crunchy crushed peanuts. Of course, we anticipated this Sichuan (Szechuan) chili oil sauce to be somewhat Westernized or less mouth-numbing than its authentic flavors and spice level. The chili oil sauce still had a mild punchiness, although mellowed out by the peanut sauce and sesame seeds. The poached and chilled boneless chicken roll was tender, tasty, and juicy. $14 -Xiao Long Bao: We "porkaholics" so we selected the Supreme Pork-filled Xiao Long Bao as opposed to the other three pork combination filled dumplings. Although there are a total of eight kinds of soup dumplings on the menu. These soup-filled pork dumplings lived up to their hype as the handmade wrappers were tender, soft, and slightly chewy, holding the soup and luscious pork filling without bursting. $13/6 pieces -Mini Pan-Fried Chive Pies: I believe the pan-fried chive pies originated from China's Shandong Province. We were impressed with the savoriness of the chive stuffing and soft, chewy wheat flour-wrapped discs, balanced with their crisp, golden pan-fried tops and bottoms. The crisp pan-fried wrapper enhanced the flavors and textures of these dumplings. $9.50/6 pieces -Mushroom Garlic Broccolini: We're fans of broccolini or Chinese broccoli (gai lan/kai lan) for its tender, crisp texture, and its slightly sweet, earthy flavor. The properly cooked broccolini gave us the flavors and mouthfeel of broccoli, asparagus, and kale. Also, the tender stir-fried garlic cloves added a mild-sweetness and spiciness to this vegetable dish. $12 -Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles: Abby recommended we try this rice noodle dish after we asked about portion size and variety of flavors, even though it was just the two of us at dining. It was a wonderful suggestion since the rice noodles were light, bouncy, and smooth, and flavored well with house-made scallion-infused oil. This plant-based noodle dish was refreshing and complemented the other dishes that we ordered. $10.50 We enjoyed our first visit and look forward to returning for more of Supreme Dumplings' flavors, textures, and aromas. Also, service was friendly, unobtrusive, yet, attentive. read more
Hot and new dumpling restaurant here in Honolulu! Located on the mall level, nearby Shabuya and Longs Drugs/CVS drug store. Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Ste 2500, Honolulu, HI 96814 Place your reservations on Yelp! Generally, free parking in the Ala Moana Center Mall Level. Caveat: some parking spaces may have charges, look for signs posted in the area. Background: Supreme Dumpling (SD) originated in Bellevue, Washington. SD specializes in handmade xiao long bao, or soup dumplings. According to SD's website, Xiao Long Bao ( 小籠包 ) means "little dumpling in a basket". This form of steam cooking dumplings in a bamboo basket can be traced back to China's Song Dynasty, which is more than a thousand years ago. Through years of perfection by different regions in China, the Xiao Long Bao was born. No reservations. I have attempted in the past to walk in without a reservation here. Fair warning, it's possible, however, prepare to wait for a lengthy time. Fortunately, today we tried a walk in around 2 pm. Our wait time was 45 minutes! We said yes! Service here was 5 stars. Our server Chase asked if this was our first time at SD. Chase explained the menu and flavors of the soup dumplings. He suggested, and we ordered, the Signature XLB Assortment ($20). We also selected the Stir Fry String Green Beans with garlic ($18); and for dessert, we chose the Onyx Golden Lava Custard Bun ($11.50). The Signature XLB Assortment has a little bit of everything, which includes Supreme spicy pork, chicken, wagyu beef, vegetarian, and crab and pork filled dumplings. The stir fry string beans included thinly sliced carrots, baby mushrooms and lots of garlic. This dish was too salty for my taste buds. 3/5 stars. Chase put in our order of the lava custard buns after we finished our meal. He made sure the custard buns were hot and fresh. Water is served without ice unless you request ice. We requested ice. The dumpling breakdown: Vegetarian dumpling had no soup. Soaked up the soup? Dumpling was completely stuffed and had a strong green vegetable taste. 3/5 stars. Chicken dumpling is the most flavorful and my favorite. Comforting chicken broth with chicken filling. I wanted more of this one. 5/5 stars. Wagyu beef was unremarkable. Not much flavor to the overcooked Wagyu beef. This one squirted out its contents lol. It made a mess on the table. lol. 3/5 stars. Supreme Spicy Pork won ton was just that! Spicy! Flavorful, but a bit too spicy for me. 4/5 stars. Crab and Pork dumpling was bland and without taste. Zero crab flavor. 2/5 stars. I did not like this one. Website: https://www.supreme-dumplings.com Instagram: @supremedumplings I'll be back to try other dishes at a later time. Look carefully at a photo I took while dumplings are being "made". I was surprised by what the photo captured. You be the judge. read more
The ambience was gorgeous. The lighting fixtures were nice and decor was great. They forgot one of the orders. Small portions and overpriced menu with little to choose from. They were sold out of most items. It was extremely disappointing. Not worth the time and you have to make a yelp reservation. read more
Went during soft opening and staff had their upselling and customer service down. All great. Menu is familiar for a 2nd generation Chinese, so we decided to order all the popular items. Their xlb are tiny compared to what we're familiar with. But we love that the black vinegar is on the table so we can use as much as we want. Their lava buns were delicious but everything else we tried were just ok. Not sure if waiting over an hour was worth it. We also did take out on lots of the food - did not hold up well unfortunately. So definitely recommend eating fresh if youre going to spend your money. read more
We finally tried this place for dinner! First impression is that the menu and concept definitely remind us a lot of Din Tai Fung. We got the Signature XLB Assortment, which we honestly didn't really like any of the choices from, so it was good that we got the platter to try a little of everything and know now. We thought those flavors were really just meant to be "something fun and different," but we don't think they work particularly well or are all that delicious for soup dumplings. I liked the original pork XLB the most, and the soup itself tasted good! Though, we both felt like there was more wrapper than meat, and we felt like we were just eating the wrapper. They are more soupy/juicier, though. We also got the Mini Chive Pies and Mini Pan-Fried Dumplings. I usually like pan-fried buns/dumplings, but they're really mini lol, like bite-sized. The Supreme Spicy Pork Wonton was just okay. It's not your traditional/HK-style wonton with the texture or filling flavor we're used to. The spicy sauce was also more watery/thin than we'd like, and the spice didn't quite deliver for us. We really liked the Pork Chop Fried Rice, Chocolate XLB, and Garlic Green Beans! The pork chop was crispy, tender, had good flavor, and 100% better than DTF's. The Chocolate XLB was the perfect dessert, though we did have to wait a bit for it to be made (maybe 10-15 minutes?), so just keep that in mind if you're ordering it at the end of your meal. The Garlic Green Beans were a good stir-fry, though we don't think they're worth $18. I would also say that these are more Taiwanese-style XLBs and not quite like authentic Shanghai-style XLBs, as they are listed on Yelp, since the broth is lighter and the overall pork flavors and wrapper texture are very different. BUT it's still something very exciting for Hawaii to have and introduces this cuisine to more people to try :) Service from everyone was also really friendly and pleasant! read more
17 days ago
Supreme dumplings has gotten a lot of hype recently, but after trying it, we thought it was just okay. Because of delays in shipments they were out of a lot of items, but most of what we wanted was available so we didn't really mind. Overall, the dumplings were nothing special. We also ordered a lot of vegetables, and the cucumbers were good, but the others weren't very flavorful (and all had carrots included?) There are other amazing Chinese food and dumpling places in town, so we'd probably go to one of the others instead. Although the food was just okay, the service here was excellent. Our server was very apologetic about things being out of stock and took great care of us throughout the meal! We decided we might consider coming back if we're already at the mall and feeling hungry, but won't be making a special trip again. read more
14 days ago
Initially came to the area to try a different restaurant but the exterior of this place was so captivating, we just had to come and try it. The ambiance here is stunning. Great vibes, clean, and feels upscale. Our server, Lily, was very sweet and offered to go over the menu with us as it was our first time here. Food came out very quickly and tasted great. Portions were slightly on the smaller end but flavor was there and the food felt like it was made with lots of thought and care. I was a bit disappointed as a few of the items we were really excited to try were sold out but overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely be inclined to come back! read more
Supreme Dumplings has such a gorgeous, modern Asian aesthetic--easily one of the nicest spots I've been to! Service was a absolute 10/10; our server was sweet, super attentive, and quickly replaced a dish that came out cold with a fresh one right away without hesitation. The menu reminded me a lot of Din Tai Fung. The truffle xiao long bao is a must-try, and the scallion oil noodles were easily one of my favorites! While the cucumber salad wasn't quite for me, everything else was fantastic. read more
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