This is my 3rd visit here and I always ask myself why do I wait so long to come back again? The food is very delicious and savory. The noodles fresh and dumplings had just enough soup to meat ratio and on point. I ordered some chow mein, mushroom and beef and some dumplings. All dishes delivered and were freshly made and the veggies crisp and not overcooked. Shout out to Deng who was extremely helpful and delivered great FOH service. read more

Cockroaches in aprons Yi Long Chinese Restaurant 1500 W El Camino Ave. Ste. 8, Sacramento Number of Violations: 9 Date: Monday, Aug. 17, 2926 Health inspectors gave a red placard to the South Natomas Chinese restaurant after finding evidence of an active cockroach infestation, including three live adult German cockroaches emerging from old, crumpled aprons and from a shelf below a prep table. The inspection also found: six ootheca (roach egg sacs) in the corner of a prep table shelf and in miscellaneous items, including old aprons; The health inspection also observed: Chopped barbeque pork in a cold top out of temperature at 52 degrees. Over 200 cockroach feces dotted on corners of particle board shelves; old debris from what appeared to be dried cockroach legs and antennas on particle board shelves; and five dead cockroaches on the floor. Opened cans of personal soda were stored on a shelf above the cold top. Tubs of recently-cooked pre-fried rice (157F) were overfilled, covered, stacked and left to cool improperly on a prep cooler. Several areas had grease and old food debris, including: catch pans and sides below the wok line; cubby spaces and shelves; spaces next to the fryer and below the tabletop gas range; and the center prep tables. Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table. In-use rice scoops improperly stored in inadequate pH-adjusted water. Unused items leftover from the restaurant's previous ownership accumulating on shelves The restaurant was re-inspected on Tuesday, Aug. 18 but remained closed after inspectors found two live German cockroach nymphs. A third inspection on Wednesday, Aug. 19 cleared the facility to reopen after no live or dead cockroaches were observed. Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/article316957697.html#storylink=cpy NO WAY WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! read more

Ordered shrimp dumplings, wonton in chili oil, fried rice, and honey walnut shrimp. I would say overall the food was 3/5. Shrimp dumplings were bland and no sauce was provided for them. Wonton in chili oil had a sweetness to them that I didn't like. Fried rice had a fishy flavor to it. Honey walnut shrimp was pretty good, just not the best I've had. This was a to go order so cannot comment on service or ambiance of restaurant. I wouldn't try this place again. read more

Just read the inspection review and will never be coming back. They had to close it due to having a roach infestation and roaches coming out of aprons as well as roach eggs in prep stations, when the city went back to inspect again they still had roaches. On the third time they got a clear but eww gross. It's online you can look up the full report. It was done on a couple of days ago. read more

Yi Long Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The young man at the counter was very polite and helpful. His service was outstanding. During our visit, we were the only ones there. Through our meal, only two customers came in 42 go orders.And this was a lunchtime. Perhaps they have a larger dinner business.Hopefully, business as well.And they stay open. The places well decorated and very comfortable to dine in. The salt and pepper pork chops were tasty and tender. The one time soup was huge, and the broth was amazing. The chow mein was also tasty but seemed to lack a little something. The fried rice was the only plate I would alter. Something about the taste made it seem a little fishy. Also, it seemed like the color really wasn't there. However, overall it was a very good meal with very good service.And a very relaxing place. read more

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Sacramento County immediately shut down Yi Long on August 17 because of a disgusting cockroach infestation. Per the Sac Bee about Yi Long: "Health inspectors gave a red placard to the South Natomas Chinese restaurant after finding evidence of an active cockroach infestation, including three live adult German cockroaches emerging from old, crumpled aprons and from a shelf below a prep table. The inspection also found: six egg sacs on a prep table shelf and in miscellaneous items, including old aprons; over 200 cockroach feces dotted on corners of particle board shelves; old debris from what appeared to be dried cockroach legs and antennas on particle board shelves; and five dead cockroaches on the floor." read more

We had lunch at Yi Long on a weekday in Natomas, Sacramento. Interestingly, they don't have lunch specials, but they do have a special list of combo plates that are available all day long. We ordered the orange chicken with bbq fried rice and the broccoli beef with white rice. Each combo plate comes with a spring roll. To upgrade to fried rice or chow mein, it's an extra $2.50. The orange chicken was breaded and fried and tasted good. The server said they used oranges from their backyard...it was good! I liked the bbq fried rice too. The broccoli beef was good as well. The spring roll was okay, but tasted much better with dipping sauce. I've been to Yi Long many years ago when they first opened and had good experiences. However, they had switched owners approximately 5 months ago and the new menu is slightly different (no baked dim sum items). We were the only ones that dined in at the time, but there were lots of to-go orders. Service was good and the restaurant decor was typical of an authentic Chinese restaurant. read more

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We went here New Year's Day and there was nobody inside. We ordered wonton soup, shrimp dumplings, shiu mai, xiao long bao, pan-fried soup bao, pan-fried chive dumpling, wonton in red chili oil, and beef wrap roll. The food came out right away and we ate away. Not a long wait. My favorite was the shiu mai, xiao long bao, pan-fried chive dumpling, and wonton in red chili oil. Shiu mai tasted fresh. Favorites were tasty. The whole table did not like the beef wrap roll with fresh onions inside that was so strong. You have to ask for the chopsticks which surprised everybody. The staff is friendly and nice. Spacious inside. Outside there were a lot of people just hanging out so I do not know how it is at night. Thank you. Take care. Been here before New Year's on my own and tried the wonton noodle soup and the pan-fried chive dumpling. Enjoyed both dish. Just add seasonings to the noodle soup. Lots of noodles in the soup. Will go here again. read more

Yi Long Chinese - Wonton Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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What a wonderful surprise.... -Location is "Super Sketch" - food and service was on point, definitely worth the adventure into the "questionable" shopping complex. -Beef chow fun: excellent "WOK HEI".......delicious -Potstickers were flavorful and crispy. -Soup dumplings were very juicy.... -Shrimp ball - rival those from dim sum spot in south sac..... Verdict: definitely one of the better tasting Chinese restaurant in the Natomas area. Suggestion: need to streamline the business model operationally - keep the food quality - this place is a hidden gem that can really shine....will be back to support this family own business..... read more

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Food- very very good, but the good ol' fave of "it's not SF" is a fitting description. Service- we were the only ones there are the time so we were waited on just fine. Ambiance- place was empty. I think there was an employee sitting at one other table but other than that, empty. Kinda nuts to have illustrations of the dishes on the walls. Eh. Big arse spoons- I didn't order soup dumplings, nor soup so it was there for looks. Mmkay sure. WiFi- nope. The place next door (Domino's) had an open system so sure. The har gow (shrimp dumplings) seemed a touch bland. Extra points for them throwing in six, maybe due to their size. Kinda small. Siu mai was very decent. Noodles- weren't really pan fried even though we order the house special pan fried chow mein. Swimming in gravy and while some may find that to be too much, I thought it was fine. Just be forewarned, there was lots of gravy. Might come back if in the neighborhood. Not sure what would bring me back to this neck of the woods though. Good game. read more

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I stopped in for lunch on a weekday, thinking this was a Dim Sum-style restaurant since I'd been craving shrimp and chive dumplings. Sadly, weekday Dim Sum options are quite limited -- only about four items were available, and none of them were what I had in mind. So, I decided to go with one of my favorite comfort dishes: Chow Fun. Although barbecue pork with tofu wasn't on the menu, they did have barbecue pork and fun noodles, so I asked if they could combine them -- and they happily accommodated! The staff here are some of the happiest, most attentive people I've encountered, which instantly made the experience better. My dish arrived piping hot, with noodles cooked to absolute perfection. The mung beans, onions, and scallions were crisp and lightly sautéed, and the barbecue pork was tender, juicy, and plentiful -- exactly how it should be. The only drawback was the soy sauce; it tasted cheap and overwhelmingly salty, making it hard to enjoy without several cups of tea or water. read more

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Enjoyed the weekend dim sum spread last Sunday along with a few dishes, like garlic green beans and salt and pepper pork chops. Although not a dim sum restaurant, there were about a dozen offerings, including soup dumplings and pan fried buns, in addition to the standard ha how, siu mai, and bbq pork buns. The service is excellent and the space comfortable. read more

Yi Long Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

My bf wanted to try a new place for dim sum in natomas so we came here-we got the xiaolongbao, braised fish and tofu, chili wontons, and scallopfried rice. The scallop fried rice paired super well with everything we got. My bf got it because we normally don't see scallop fried rice being offered as a carb at a lot of places. The chili oil wontons were our least favorite, but were still delicious nonetheless. Its just that everything else was a bigger standout to this place. I def highly recommend the xiaolongbao and braised fish and tofu which i can see myself getting both again-even my bf who doesn't normally love cooked seafood really enjoyed it, and the good thing is that if you eat with a person who also has that preference, a good chunk of the dish is tofu. It also had a generous portion of onions, shiitake, and green onions, so I felt like I wasnt missing out on not ordering a separate veggie dish One of the most notable things about every dish we got was that nothing was too oily or salty despite still being packed with flavor, which was mentioned in a lot of reviews that i saw. The food also came out really quickly and came out piping hot which I always appreciate! Service was also really friendly. The portions were HUGE. we ended up having to pile up two to go boxes, but Im not complaining lol read more

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Nice option in South Natomas. Located in a strip mall near Popeyes. Inside is clean and well maintained. Ordered and served quickly. Unfortunately, it was a holiday weekend when they were busy in the morning so they were out of a lot of of the things we asked for. They were out of veggies, boba, chive dumplings, egg tarts. What we ended up with was good though, and my family enjoyed it. 4/5 beef chow fun 5/5 soup dumplings 4.5 spicy chicken 4/5 wontons in chili oil read more

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What an amazing experience i had , with a generous and tasty dish of combination chow mein and very stuffed dumplings. The atmosphere was wonderful with large tables for family style meals and the service was incredible even as they managed the customers, to go orders and cashier. A true delightfully tasty and friendly restaurant! read more

I've been here several times and the food is SO GOOD and reasonably priced. Everything is beautifully seasoned and tastes as if a lot of care has been put into it. The proprietors couldn't be nicer and service has always been great. Real gem of a spot! (As an aside, I was in the industry for decades, including management, so I pay attention to local health inspection reports. I'm happy to say that Yi Long received a green placard with zero concerning issues involving the kitchen, food handling, cleanliness, etc.) read more

Great service! Authentic and freshly made dishes Awesome Xiaolong bao Good food! Quiet and conducive to eating! Come n dine! read more

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Heard there was a change in ownership so I tried this place again. They still have their lunch specials which is a good deal. They serve a large plate with rice and a main course which can be enough for two meals. ordered their pan fried dumplings which is supposed to have soup in it but there was none. It also had way too much dough and not enough meat. I really liked the way they pan fried their dumplings in the past with the crispy skirt but they no longer have this option. Service was decent though the strip mall they're located in seems more sketch now. There were multiple homeless people in the parking lot and it smelt smoky. read more

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This place is so good I already want to go back. I got their salt and pepper pork chops as well as their dry-cooked green beans and a side of rice. The pork chops were just so deliciously cooked and so crispy too and did not have much bone with it so it was just *chefs kiss*. The green beans were also very good but i wasnt expecting it to be spicy so i wish they would indicate that on their menu with a symbol because the picture looked like they were just steamed green beans. But i do like spicy food , i just wasnt prepared to eat spicy food that afternoon. Other than that, it was also the right type of service that i personally feel like was right for me. They checked in on me from time to time but not often, i liked that they just left me alone to eat and enjoy my food. Restaurant was very clean and beautifully decorated. I will most definitely be coming back :) read more

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My mom and I wanted Chinese for dinner on Saturday and I found this place on Yelp not too far from where we live. They are located in Natomas next to Bel Air and Popeye's. We arrived around 5pm and there were already a few tables full of families. The inside was clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly as well. We ordered the Honey Walnut Shrimp, Chicken Fried Rice, Combination Chow Fun, Pan-Fried Chives Dumplings and the BBQ Pork Bao Buns. Everything tasted very fresh and I liked that the Pan-Fried Chives Dumplings and BBQ Pork Bao Buns were made fresh to order - they took longer than the entrees to come out. There was so much food - we took home leftovers that lasted us through the weekend. I loved everything we ordered, but I would definitely like to come back and order different entrees to try next time like their Dimsum. One lady walked by our table on the way out raving about their Green Beans. We'll definitely be back soon! Check them out! read more

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Decided to try this place for dinner togo since our go to Chinese restaurant was closed on Monday. Ther food did not disappoint me or my picky parents. The staff was so kind, and the place has a nice ambience, perfect for families. The dim sum was great, we got the ha gow, the siu mai, & the pork and chive dumpling. I'd rate their dim sum one of the best in Natomas, average in california. Their buns are also delicious, I love the bo lo bao with the custard. We also got the beef chow fun and the combo chow mein , which both were delicious, I love the chow mein! The chow fun noodles were a bit thick and wide from what im used to, but pretty good nonetheless. I would like them to have a bit more wok hei, but this is a dumpling place and Im not expecting too much from them since their dumplings are great!! read more

My first time, but since it was Ash Wednesday, I didn't get to try any of the dumplings or dishes with pork. Still lots of good options with shrimp, seafood, or veggies, though! Thanks, friends, for understanding. We shared a large order of the Hot & Sour Soup, Garlic Noodles, Shrimp Dumplings, Crispy Shrimp Balls, and Walnut Prawns. Clean, and instrumental music in the background ambience. Service was quick, one person at the counter handling takeout orders, and our main server lady was prompt with water refills, each dish as they were ready, answering questions about the menu, and bringing the check. The hot and sour soup was great, not sure if it had any meat but the usual tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg drops were present. It was not too spicy, hot, or sour -- just right! The shrimp dumplings (hargow) were pretty big! These come in the flour wrapper, steamed. The crispy shrimp balls reminded me of the ones at dim sum with the strips of spring roll wrapper on the outside then fried. Both orders were good, but I'll definitely be back to try the shumai, soup dumplings, etc. The garlic noodles were simple but yummy. No butter or parm like you'd find elsewhere. The walnut prawns were also very good size, and ratio of batter/mayo. Located in a South Natomas Bel Air-anchored strip mall next to Domino's Pizza, a few doors down from Popeye's. read more

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We didn't order any of their dim sum. We ordered their dishes and had them with white rice. We had black pepper beef, walnuts, shrimp, braised fish, tofu, and Kung pao chicken. They all taste flavorful and delicious. The meat wasn't too chewy. They cook it right. I like the fish and tofu. They are not too salty. The walnut shrimp were good, as they were crunchy when I bit. We didn't like Kung Pao chicken as the chicken is a little tough. The price was decent for that portion. We couldn't finish them all, so we got them to go for dinner. The staff was nice, and the restaurant was clean. read more

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*** UPDATED REVIEW*** What a difference new owners make! Everyone was craving Chinese, and no one wanted to hit up our regular spots, so I figured let's give Yi Long another chance. Wow! So delicious!! What we ordered: Sesame balls. Delish! There's only three per order. You'll want more! Shrimp, pork, chive dumplings. It's an extra dollar for pan fried. Not worth it. Keep in mind, these weren't my favorite. More chive than meat, and the pan fried, was closer to burnt. Sweet & sour pork, tasty and thankfully not filled with a ton of onions and bell peppers. Made well, and worth trying. The sesame chicken. - I'm the only one that was iffy about it. Definitely tasty. The sesame noodles. Tasty. They are a thinner noodle. They would have been tastier if they weren't so dry. Bbq pork bao bun- three to an order. Great texture and filling! Definitely delish and a must try. I'm so glad that I have Yi Long another chance! I'll be back soon. read more

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Came here for a fun lunch on my break. The place was lovely. Parking is super easy to find the staff is super kind and welcoming as soon as you walk in. I tried the honey walnut shrimp. It was beautifully cooked. The seasoning was amazing and had the most amazing sweet and savory caramelization on the outside of the shrimp. Amazing spot would definitely recommend read more

The food was ok. The noodle to veggie ratio was off more veggies than noodles. The fried rice and sweet and sour chicken both had good typical flavors. The staff was super friendly the down side was that the restaurants AC was off on a hot day. read more

Yi Long Chinese - Chicken chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Delicious! Came here dropping off some dry cleaning and was so pleasantly surprised. Nestled in the corner of a little shopping center, Yi Long Dumpling is so so good! You would not expect such tasty food to just be hidden but here we are. I placed a to go order while I was in store and the food was ready in about 15 minutes. Super good and fresh. I ordered their pork, shrimp, and chive ice flower dumplings and these hit the spot. They remind me of dumplings I grew up eating, as well as stuff I ate with my family in Taiwan. The dumplings themselves are juicy and plump. Very good size and lots of filling! The skins are chewy and not dry. This flavor and texture accompanied by the crispy flower lace was a perfect bite! I could not recommend this enough. If you are looking for some super tasty Chinese food, check this spot. The rest of their menu looks so good and I need to go back ASAP. read more

Yi Long Chinese - Pork, Shrimp, and chive Ice Flower Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Very unassuming place in a strip mall, it was empty when we showed up on a Friday night except for one other group. The food was delicious! We got the bbq pork buns, soup dumplings, fried dumplings, wontons in chili oil, garlic noodles, and a spicy fried chicken. Really quick service, they offer hot tea at the table too. It was affordable and good, I definitely would go back! read more

Yi Long Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Best beef flat noodles I've had in awhile! Tad bit greasy than I'm used to but flavor reminded me of my parents cooking. BBQ pork buns were just okay. read more

This isn't our first visit, and there's a reason we keep coming back. The food is consistently good, with generous portions that feel more than fair for the price. What really surprised us was the service -- it's attentive and friendly, which isn't always something you expect at a Chinese restaurant. Our go-to favorites are the siu mai, har gow, beef chow fun, and BBQ pork buns -- all flavorful and well prepared every time. We've also tried their dumplings, and they didn't disappoint. Overall, it's a solid spot with great value, reliable quality, and better-than-expected service. Definitely worth returning to. read more

Wow! This place is so good! Came here for Saturday lunch. No wait at all. Food was delicious. I had the beef brisket noodle soup, veggie eggrolls, shrimp dumplings, and shomai. The staff was so friendly. Definitely will be coming back. read more

I order the soup dumplings and they are excellent. I have also order the beef baked buns? They are plentiful and delicious. I ordered the Thai Tea and to be honest, I wasn't impressed. But the foods ordered from this restaurant has never disappointed me. They are consistent read more

The review is based on a doordash order. I have to say this is by far the best Chinese restaurant in the natomas area. Very decent portion and the price is very reasonable as well. I order a very typical hot and sour soup soya noodle and Singapore rice noodle. They all hit the spot. And that's with a 25 minute waiting for the doordasher after he pick up the order to my house. read more

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We tried this Dim Sum place a few days ago during an overnight stay in Sacramento on our way to Oahu for a week. The reviews were correct and the dim sum had excellent flavors. Our server was actually the manager of the restaurant. He was very personable and fun to talk to. We enjoyed every single dish we ordered immensely and were huge fans of their unique dipping sauce for the potstickers! The restaurant is well lit, very clean and serene. Many folks came in for pick-up / to-go orders throughout our stay. We would definitely come back to eat again if in the area! read more

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Food was excellent. Hot and Sour Soup was flavored perfectly and very hot. Entree also excellent. Yum! Greeted by friendly servers. Highly recommend. read more

Yi Long Chinese - Yum. Delicious- again well seasoned. I can see why this restaurant is rated highly! - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Been here a few times now and the food is good enough to move them into my 2nd fav dumpling spot behind JTD. I've never seen a pork and shrimp XLB with an entire shrimp sticking out of the top of dumpling before. It was visually appealing and delicious to boot. The area isn't the best but hey their prices reflect that. The pork snd shrimp XLB were $15.95 where most places charge $18. Looking forward to trying more of the menu soon. read more

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Was meeting up a friend in Natomas so we came here for lunch. Came right when they were opened so they were not busy. Decent selections on their menu. I love pan fried noodles in general. Since this was my first time here, I had to try their version! I ordered beef pan fried noodle while my friend ordered the chicken chow fun. Pan fried noodle was really crispy. Flavor was good but a bit too salty. Portion was pretty big. Service was pretty attentive. Restaurant was clean. read more

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After reading the reviews recently I expected the food to be better. I was disappointed but the food was average. The sui mai was average with shrimp the beef chow fun had thick noodles alot of beef but it was not tasty just looks good. The stream baos are okay. The best thing they had was pork and cabbage dumplings pan fried. They deserve the 4 stars. read more

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This is place is so good, we've come here at least 4 times by now. It was my first time trying dim sum and I felt like I had been missing out on so much! Our go-to order is the sichuan dumplings (my absolute favorite), the shrimp dumplings, the xiao long bao soup dumplings, and a side of the veggie eggrolls. Every bite is delicious and made fresh. They don't skimp out on the quality of the ingredients. The cool thing about sichuan peppers (for those of you who aren't familiar), is that it's not actually spicy but has a numbing effect. I'd recommend everyone try the sichuan dumplings at least once! Also, I'm pretty sure it's family-owned as we typically see the same employees every time we come in. They're all very friendly and provide great service. One time I had to send back the eggrolls because it tasted like the wood-ear mushrooms inside were undercooked, but they brought out a fresh batch for us right away, they're very understanding. They also keep their restaurant very clean. No complaints whatsoever about cleanliness. All in all, a solid choice to bring your friends and family to! It definitely keeps me coming back. read more

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Beats driving to South Sacramento. You can watch them make dim sum, love that experience! No cart experience here as the place is tight. Only bigger tables have the lazy Susan, 4+. Would love to come back to try more of their entrees and less of their dim sum next time around. Dim sum was decent. read more

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