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Yu Ton Dumpling House

3.9 (71 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese, Noodles, Soup
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Packed panoramic of the weekend crowd.
Alex J.

Come on the weekends. Make a beeline for the ever-growing line to Chinese Café, which also doubles as a register for Yu Ton Dumpling House run by the same crew. Drool over the countless orders of hot, house-made soy bean milk and crispy sticks of golden-fried dough as you inch towards the counter. Grab your fill of 甜豆漿 (tian dou jiang, or sweet bean milk) paired with 油条 (youtiao, or deep-fried breadsticks) or 鹹豆漿 (xian dou jiang, or salty bean milk), which comes topped with youtiao. There are plenty other options on the special weekend menu ranging from savory crepes and cakes to soups and porridges. The majority of these have mixed opinions from the Yelp community, from delight and nostalgia to complete disappointment. Feel free to grab a few options to try for yourself and see what you think, but for a first weekend visit, I would consider soy milk and fried breadsticks mandatory. Look around at the endless breakfast spreads on the tables around you while in the queue, and you'll see why. They'll be immensely busy, as you'll clearly see, and service will likely be gruff, especially if you don't know the language - order, pay, get a number stub, wait. Orders won't be called in English, so if you don't know what to listen for, keep those eyes glued on the counter as orders pour out of the kitchen. Drop in on the vegetable market that they convert their next-door Yu Ton Dumpling House counter into for fresh-picked Asian greens and squashes while waiting if you'd like. I did also grab an order of seafood porridge and was dismayed for the same reason I was underwhelmed by their triple seafood noodle soup a few days prior - the quality of the taste was that of a typical Chinese fast-food joint. Since the name wasn't triple seafood, I was expecting a seafood porridge that was deliberately made, reminiscent of the richly-flavored seafood medley and even straight fish porridges I'd grown up spoiled by. No such luck. This was the consistency of your order of hot and sour soup at the local Panda Express, swapping rice soup for broth and egg ribbons for mushroom slivers. I got sick of it very quickly. What's more, this comprised entirely of shrimp lacking in flavor and imitation crab sticks that were so clearly full of filler components, I finished the rice soup as leftovers later on out of a sense of responsibility to my food rather than any desire to taste it again (I didn't) - leaving nearly all of the imitation crab and the rubbery shrimp behind at the bottom of the container. In the triple seafood noodle soup, there was at least chewy, real-tasting squid in the mix to make it more tolerable. Ah, well. The frothy, steaming-hot soy milk and tender-crisp breadsticks definitely made up for the waste - they truly are the stars of the show. They also offer a pork porridge option, which is the same bland porridge of fast-food consistency laced with ribbons of egg and topped with shredded dry-fried pork. Whereas the Vietnamese version of this protein - known as chà bông - is salty, the Chinese version is sweet and salty. While I love sweetness in meat dishes, I never took a liking to what I felt was an overwhelming sweetness in the Chinese chà bông. Who knows, maybe you might. Though I still think the quality of the porridge isn't worth sacrificing the tummy space, taste buds, and money that could go to more 豆漿 and 油条. Just saying.

Inside of a sticky rice ball
Tiffany N.

I want to live in a world where I can eat fan tuan every day. I don't even mind if I got fat doing so, I just want it readily available for me. Yu Ton Dumpling House has the good stuff, so much so that I get two sticky rice balls every time I go and keep one for the next day and it's just as delicious. Pork, egg chinese donut and it has the portability factor to it--whats not to love?? I was literally sitting in the little food court area, eating, dancing in my chair and smiling. I wasn't a huge for o their congee since it was a bit runny for my taste and I like more fixings but the portions are spot on and service is quick. Cash only so get to the ATM beforehand!

Very thick. Don't be like me and order 2 of these unless you want to feel bloated and turn into a dumpling yourself
Lily F.

Yo Ton Dumpling House and the one next to it look like it's ran by the same family because on the weekend it says to order here, regardless where you go. I ordered the beef tendon noodle soup and the pork dumplings in hot sauce. The dumplings were way too thick. I felt like I was just eating a mouthful of dough, although the meat filling was pretty tasty. I didn't enjoy my tendon soup as much as I had wanted. The broth just didn't taste as good as it should and was more greasy but without the flavor. Not bad, if you're in a pinch, bit I would try and go to Katy's Dumpling House if you're already in Westmont.

Closeup of the spicy beef noodle soup. Beef pieces were amazing as well as the noodles!
Alex L.

I'm a long way from anything close to authentic Taiwanese food so when I flew into town, I was looking for spicy beef noodle soup. For those of you who have visited/lived in Los Angeles, Dallas and/or Chicago, a company called Ding Hao owns all these international malls. They sold Yu Ton Dumpling House this space about twenty plus years ago and have been here ever since. The first night, I had the spicy beef noodle soup and fried dumplings (potstickers as many Americans call it). I opted in for the handmade noodles which were definitely fresh. However, next time I would probably save a dollar and opt for the regular noodles. The broth is flavorful with a hint of spicy. Even the beef was amazing. I loved it all! The fried dumplings were amazing too! The auntie who runs the counter is friendly and awesome! She told me to come back on Saturday so I could try their breakfast. On the Saturday morning of my flight, I dropped by. This time I ordered soy bean milk, pork congee, and sticky rice balls. Everything reminded me of Taiwan and how its been so long since I've been back. Everything had depth of flavor and brought back memories to make a grown man cry. Ok, I didn't cry but I definitely got nostalgic. Come early on Saturdays. The entire eating area gets packed quickly! Also, this is cash only just like many Asian restaurants/cafes. I would recommend this place without hesitation. Extremely affordable for authentic Taiwanese cuisine!

Sweet Bean Milk
Sherwin C.

Cheap food at a cheap price -- big portions at fast food prices. This is no hidden gem of exquisite cuisine but it gets the job done at a low price. If you're choosing between chop suey and a food court, you're probably better off going to the food court here -- otherwise go to Naperville if you're looking for classier cuisine. Here are my thoughts on some items: Sweet bean milk - served nice and hot with a soy flavor that is clear and bold. Good body and just the right thickness. Baked wheat cake - Multlayer, slightly sweet -- outside could be more crispy but an alright item to complement the soy bean milk. Twisted cruller - Large, fluffy -- outside could be a bit more crispy but has the right amount of oliness, chewniess, and flavor. Boiled shrimp and pork dumplings - thicker skin kind of like potstickers, good amount of filling inside although the pork flavor clearly dominates the shrimp flavor. Would go well with noodles but still nothing special -- although with the general lack of good Chinese dumplings in the area (Katy's is the only other one that comes to mind), this automatically becomes one of the best. Gets the job done -- filling, quick and cheap but don't believe reviews that claim that this is a hidden gem.

Weekend Bruch Menu
Philip Y.

This place (inside the International Plaza) serves transitional authentic Chinese/Taiwanese breakfast in the weekend. The long line of patrons starts forming around 11 am. See the attached Weekend Breakfast Menu for selection. I personally like the Salted (spicy) Soy Bean Milk, Twisted Cruller (fried dough) and Salted Rice Ball the best.

Nick R.

Place is in a food court which is not bad, however the food was ok. The dumplings did not have much flavor as the filling tasted of basic ground pork. Beef Chow Fun was basic as well.

For those who think Yuton Dumpling is closed...
Grace G.

And 10 years later, I'm still in love with this place!! Yelp is claiming that this place is closed. IT iS NOT!! I just picked up my regular order of fried dumplings! The Chinese Cafe next to Yuton Dumpling are owned by the same family. They work out of both kiosks. And clearly still a favorite here at International Mall!

triple seafood soup and potstickers
Mike M.

I've been coming to this place ever since I was a kid and always known it as "the soup place". I always considered it to be a hidden gem because I didn't know too many other people who knew about it and, back in the the 90s the majority of the customers seemed to be people from the local Asian community. Today there seems to be a way more diverse customer base. Every time I come here though, it's super packed and there's a huge line for Yu Ton. The prices have also been pretty consistenly low over the years and only now have begun to rise a little bit. From the outside, it looks like a business building with a bank being the only sign in the window. When you walk in, it pretty much looks like an old run down mall with a food court consisting of 4 or 5 places. I don't know how all the food vendors are connected, but it seems Yu Ton runs the two spaces farthest on the right. I haven't tried any other place besides Yu Ton outside of bubble tea and the occasional dessert. Food: They seem to have a lot of authentic Chinese dishes that are really popular with the regulars who come there, but I've never tried them. We've pretty much been getting the exact same order for the last 20 years: triple seafood soup and fried potstickers. The bowls of soup are huge and the potstickers come 8 to an order. When I look around I typically see people order their own bowl of soup and just share an order of potstickers. I guess my family isn't like the typical group who dines here. We're actually the opposite. We share a bowl of soup for the table and each get an order of potstickers haha. Be warned though, the potstickers take a really long time to make, especially when they're busy, so we're always prepared for a long wait. The triple seafood soup is packed with a bunch of different types of seafood and it comes in a nice, lighter colored broth. The noodles are similar to al dente spaghetti noodles. The potstickers are my favorite. They're seared crisp on one edge and filled with with pork and chives. The wrapper has a firmer thickness that makes it easy to dip, and the meat inside is just so hot and juicy. I've tried a lot of the popular dumpling places in Chinatown in NYC and Chicago, and I still say these are the best I've ever had. Bold statement, but it's true. Also, I don't know if it's just me but for some reason I think there's something special about their soy sauce. If it was truly just regular Kikkoman wouldn't they just have a big container of it? Instead it comes in a generic tin container that you can ladle into small cups. I swear there's crack in it, it's so damn good with the potstickers haha. Oh yea, also it's cash only. Pro tip: You can actually buy a pack of frozen potstickers, which are the exact same ones they serve. It comes in a pack of 50 for like $20. Not a bad deal at all to be able to fry up some potstickers at home. Been doin this for years and it tastes pretty close, minus the magical soy sauce of course.

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Mei K.

Someone pinch me because this place is unreal! Yummy, authentic Taiwanese food at a great value. Came here Sat morning with the BF to get a light breakfast but we ended up ordering enough for a family of 4. Yea, we're fatties like that. Per the suggestion of the wonderful aunties that worked there, we ordered two of their popular dishes: beef noodle soup and pork chop noodle soup, both with hand pulled noodles. Of course, we had to try their fried dumplings, sweet bean milk, and fried dough stick as well. The dumpling meat was a little too pink / soup-less for me to fully enjoy but the beef noodle soup was one of the best I've had in Chicago and the pork chop was perfectly seasoned and crispy. Sweet bean milk was hot and delicious, just like how grandma used to make it (brownie points for that)! Yu Ton is located in the food court inside the International Plaza. You order at the counter, find your own table then wait for your number to be called. This is completely worth the drive to Westmont and I hate to admit it but Burbs 1, City 0...

Taiwanese brunch menu
Wanchen V.

We have been coming forever for breakfast! My favorite is yotiao, twisted crueller on the menu and beef noodle soup. It's probably the best in Chicagoland area! It's the only place that you can find good variety of Taiwanese food at a decent price!! A few other things I like are rice balls and porridge. See the pictures!

Michelle B.

The pork and shrimp dumplings are delicious. The pork and cabbage spicy soup was perfect on a flurry - cold day. Also got the chives box, basically a crepe filled with chives and it was very flavorful and fresh. Minus one star for the lack of ambiance. But overall a great experience. Super delicious food. Inexpensive.

Traditional Chinese Breakfast. Yummy but don't overeat. A lesson learned: fried dough sticks are sold by pairs. I ordered 5 :(

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Been going here since the original owners maybe 28 years ago. Love the soups and dumplings. Also their cold meats on week ends are great

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Unreasonable long wait on weekend mornings. Surcharges on credit card usage without alerting you.

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Staffs changed. Price increased. Reduced menu. The cook was super rude. After 20yrs, we decided to stop going there.

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