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    Tai Pan

    3.4 (166 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
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    Hai Gow
    Jenny Y.

    This bakery not only has popular dim sum items like har gow and siu mai, but they also offer a variety of different and unique items. I have to say, their baos are all pretty good. They have a good amount of filling, and the bread is soft. Their dumplings are a decent size as well. I do think their prices are a little on the pricier side, but the quality of the food makes up for it. They can get pretty busy, but I think they have a good ordering system. You mark the items you want on a menu, they go over your order at the register, and then they call your name when it's ready. The location is a decent size, but their parking lot is terrible.

    Leah D.

    The worker was sitting and eating her lunch when she welcomed me in around 3pm. She put it away and helped me right away. Most of their display case was empty, so got my go-to chicken buns and tried their egg rolls and 1 fried shrimp ball. Buns still yummy but fried goods needed a minute in the airfryer to recrisp. The eggroll had a different flavor and texture, maybe some taro? The worker was so friendly and funny, she def put a smile on my face. She is why I did 5 stars! She also gave me a tip: did you know after 5pm, they do Buy 2 Get 1 Free?!? Nice tip!

    Cheryl K.

    Nope, not a fan. Thought I would give this place another try since i was craving dim-sum. Blah, the bbq pork bao was dry with too much dough. The pork sui mai's had so much gristle in them, i was spitting out a piece or two after every bite. The sesame ball was dry and chewy. Ugh, so bummed.

    Diana F.

    I always drive by this place and decided to go in this time. They serve a variety of baked, fried, and steamed goods. I was surprised to see they had ingredients for 煎釀三寶, but it's just that. No sauce. I tried their 煎韭菜餃子 and it was okay. The wrap was translucent and chewy with abundant chives, but it was lacking meat. They have a variety of steamed buns and the chicken bun was okay as well. The filling wasn't as hearty as I'd hoped. Maybe I'll try their combos next time. It's definitely worth checking out though. 8/10.

    The cute bag and receipt/bill
    Julieanne H.

    I keep hoping that the next thing I try here will be really good because it's such a convenient location for me and there's not much Dim Sum variety in the immediate area. However, haven't found the item that I would want to order again.. Pork noodle does not have the best texture or flavor at this price definitely would not again. The shark Vango was severely often. I will continue trying different items, but I'm not real helpful.

    Right side of the Menu
    Melissa S.

    Note- They were open on Easter. I was surprised as most small business are closed on Easter. It looked like the Pizza and Thai place in their little strip mall were open also. I've never been here before due to the parking situation. They are part of a strip mall and the parking lot always looks full so I pass. My husband was during today and thought this place would give us some tasty Easter treats so we drove over. It's a little bit of a drive for us, but worth it as we were also going to get the cheaper gas down the street. Upon walking in I was a bit shocked at how bare bones the place was. It wasn't a fancy bakery with lots of baked goods to choose from. The one case with Mochi was completely empty. I'm guessing since it's a holiday they didn't stock up. The line is confusing. When we walked in we figured the line started by the cashier, it wasn't till we paid and I looked back and realized the line started at the other end of the counter. OPPs. When we arrived there were two people at the cashier and a third person waiting. We just got behind that last person and figured we were in line. By the time we left there was a party of 4 that had walked in and it turns out they were standing in the correct place. I wanted the BBQ Pork bun, but my husband swayed me away from it saying it was all dough and virtually no meat. I looked at some pictures on Yelp and that's exactly what it showed. Too bad. I would have bought a dozen to eat over the next week and even freeze. My grandmother used to buy a box and freeze them for a rainy day. I loved going to visit her as she'd pull one out and we'd get a real treat. They have some really good combos, but you need to be in the mood for Congee and fish. We were on a quest for a little snack so that didn't fit the bill. What we really wanted was the lotus leaf filed with sticky rice, chinese sausage, and some meat mixture with tiny shrimp and mushrooms. My favorite part is the sticky rice and chinese sausage. We also got the stuffed eggplant with shrimp. They have a little sitting area in back, which we used to enjoy our treats. My husband and I agree that the Lotus leaf was the best, even better than other places we've gone recently. The stuffed eggplant was ok, but it was room temperature. I would have preferred it to be warm or hot. Service was slow. It just took them a long time to gather the orders up and package them. It's nothing like another local dim sum place we usually go to. And the food is expensive in comparison to other local dim sum places. The lotus leaf was delicious so I'll give them that, but it's not a place I plan to frequent often.

    Emily N.

    I happened to be in the area and decided to check out this new spot everyone's been raving about. I ordered the custard bun and the 3-piece shu mai. Custard bun: Soft as a pillow with delicate layers and a moist interior. I really appreciated that the custard wasn't overly sweet or bland--it struck a nice balance and was just the right amount of sweetness. Shu mai: It was a bit mid for me. I can't quite pinpoint what it was missing, but the flavor didn't fully stand out. Still, it's a decent option if I'm in the area and craving a quick bite. Staff: Quick and friendly service. Ambiance: Clean and spacious, which made the visit comfortable. Overall, a solid stop if you're nearby, especially for the custard bun. There are other food options I wanted to try and plan on coming back..

    Eva W.

    A friend and I were doing some errands in the neighborhood, I wanted to try Tai Pan, so we stopped by. This place is more of a to go place, but they do have a few tables you can sit and enjoy some dim sum. I was in the mood for some congee. It was a rainy, cold day, congee sounded so good. We order a variety of items to share. I thought the congee was very good. The soup had good flavor and a good amount of pork and preserved eggs. It tasted like my mom made it. The steamed Char Sui bun was ok, but a little dry. The pork did not have any sauce and the bun was heavy. The bun part was thick and a little dry. The chive fried dumpling was very oily. The pork fried dumpling was good. The dumpling was crispy and had a lot of filling in it. It was different than others I've tried. It had peanuts in the filling. I didn't care for it. Plus, I don't like cilantro, I probably won't order that one again. My friend ordered more items, but I didn't want to stuff myself. I didn't try the shrimp dumplings and Sui mai. The staff were very nice. The place is ok. Some items are good and some are not to my liking. Also, the place uses peanuts and peanut oil. If you have allergies, better to avoid eating at this place.

    KC C.

    I finally had a chance to check out Tai Pan and also wanted to wait until they had been open for a bit. They're located in a small shopping plaza so parking is always a challenge. The line wasn't too bad. A gentleman took our order while we were waiting in line which I thought was pretty cool. Said we could add to the order when we get to the cashier and there were 5 people ahead of me. I order lots of things and too many to name, but I'll share what I enjoyed, the congee with salted egg, I thought was cooked really tasty. Everything else like the pork dumpling and shrimp dumpling were basic. The pastry I grabbed was dry which I thought should have been moist. The BBQ pork bun was just ok. There is plenty of seating outside and just 2-3 tables inside. I'll check out the other items next time and share any updates.

    Sesame seed balls with red beans and chives & shrimp dumplings
    Cresentia G.

    Finally made it to this new dim sum spot. I ordered the baked bbq pork bun, sesame seed balls (filled with red beans), and chives & shrimp dumplings. The chivas and shrimp dumplings were juicy and full of so much flavor. The sesame seed balls were warm, gooey, and crispy. So delicious! The baked bbq pork buns were fluffy and had so much filling. The cashier was sweet. I told her it was my first time and she smiled and welcomed me in and said she hopes to see me back. The place is small but it was nice and clean. It smelled so good in there. If you haven't tried this place, I say go try it out!

    MsMrn D.

    Delicious shrimp balls and shrimp sandwich! Super friendly service (cashier). Ladies there are accommodating and kind. Clean and inviting dining spaces. We will definitely return for these dim sum. We hope to try their chicken feet someday!

    Cindy C.

    Finally got to try this place after seeing it all over the internet, and I'll say right away that the space itself is really nice. It's open, high ceilings, and a lively, busy atmosphere that makes it feel exciting to walk into. There's a lot to choose from, and the pricing felt about the same as eating out elsewhere, with the added bonus of being able to place your order and take everything to go. I liked that they had dessert options off to the side and the hot food ordering up front, but I did wish the process was a bit more organized. After waiting in line, a friendly employee handed me a paper to fill out, but when it came time to turn it in, names started getting called out from people who weren't even in line, which made things feel a little chaotic. I think it would be much smoother if the order sheets were already out and ready for customers to grab on their own. As for the food, it was just okay overall. The rice noodles tended to fall apart when I tried to pick them up, and the pineapple bun was a bit on the dry side. The shu mai was pretty standard and decent, but the shrimp ha gow wrapper was harder than I expected instead of soft and delicate. The steamed pork bun was also dry, and while the custard bun was fine, it felt like there was more bun than filling. The cream cheese wontons were alright, but I was hoping for a crispier outside. Overall, I'm glad I gave it a try and can see why people are curious about it, especially for the convenience and variety. For me personally, though, I'd probably stick with a traditional dim sum restaurant next time if I'm really craving higher quality versions of these dishes.

    Tiffany H.

    Heard new dim sum place opened. Parking is tight with so many businesses in a small plaza. The restaurant isclean and bright inside. Came on a weekday during lunch and there was no wait. Their dim sum is larger than some of the other places I've been to locally. Their prices are very reasonable. I ordered the fried shrimp dumpling, shumai, seafood shumai, chive dumpling, stuffed tofu and eggplant. All had good flavor and a decent amount of meat in them. Really enjoyed the dim sum.

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