Delicious food! Kids loved it and will be coming back soon. They had good service and friendly wait staff. Very casual vibes, cute cat decor. read more

The restaurant is a really cool hole in the wall that has a great ambiance and quality service!

delicious food amazing service i've never really found a dumpling spot i love until now

Good food and friendly staff. Checked this place out on a weeknight since it was local, the staff were really friendly and seated us right away. The food was authentic tasting and felt home made. We ended up sharing an app, beef noodle soup, and 三鲜 dumpling between two people. Unexpectedly good quick dinner. read more

Came with my wife and daughter for dinner, as my daughter's preschool is near by and I have been curious. Parking lot is on the smaller side, I had a little difficulty finding a spot. The restaurant wasn't full of customers yet, but about half filled with a few tables pushed together with a reservation sign. The interior is small, but open, clean and welcoming. The staff were working with a sense urgency, yet with friendliness and efficiency. They brought us water fairly quickly and took our orders a little later. Food came out timely, not too fast, not too slow. As it should when they properly cook the food to order (finish cooking?). The Xiao Long Bao was good. Not as "soupy" as I prefer, but the flavor was great. The skin was springy. The pan-fried vegetable dumplings were good. I'm not usually a fan of "pure" vegetable dumplings because there's usually too much mushrooms. This was a great filling ratio, would order again. My wife ordered the Mapo Tofu, she appreciated that it was vegetarian, since she cannot eat pork. She praised that it was flavorful and not overpowered with pure pickiness We'll likely come back. read more

Yum Dumpling - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California

I was expecting another dumpling house with the same flavors but this restaurant serves up more. Their flavor fusions are fun and exciting. Not just the same old dishes. Yet they do provide traditional dishes with flavors you recognize as well. For me tho it was the fun and different flavors they offer. The restaurant is well maintained and clean. Plenty of parking. The service was very friendly and they are happy to explain anything on the menu and recommend items to your taste. I will be back! read more

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I first visited Yum Dumpling last week, and it was so good that I've already been back for a second visit! The dumplings here are absolutely incredible super juicy, flavorful, and honestly even better than some of the more well-known dumpling spots. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you can really tell they're made fresh. The portions are also very generous, so you definitely get amazing value for the price. We also tried some shrimp dishes, and I was seriously impressed. The shrimp were HUGE, super fresh, and perfectly crispy. The walnut shrimp was especially delicious -- easily one of my favorites. What I really love about this place is that it's a family-owned restaurant with a wide variety of dishes. From different kinds of dumplings to noodles and more, there's so much to try and everything we had was satisfying. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. If you live nearby, this is a must-try spot !!! I highly recommend it. I already know I'll be coming back here often! read more

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**Honestly it's 4.5 but I rarely give 5 stars for restaurants so 4 stars is pretty high** This review is for a delivery order & it was our first time. It's probably the most legit place in this part of the city. Tastes like what u will find in Rowland heights/irvine. Soup is flavorful and the noodle texture is good even when it's a delivery order, also absorbed the flavor from the soup as intended. The tendon was braised well. The beef and broccoli was what you would expect, good flavor and the beef quality was decent. Will return to try other dishes. read more

Yum Dumpling - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California

Nice family owned spot, we were looking for a pace with noodles and dumplings and this was perfect and not too far away. They seem to be newly opened and are in a nice cozy interior and I quite liked the ordering system using a dry erase marker on a laminated menu to mark what you want. Service was great and we were greeted with smiles and warned of warm bowls and plates. Shrimp and Pork wonton with chili oil: good little appetizer, i liked the splash of green on it from the green onions and had a good home made taste. Flavored Beef Tendon and Golden Prime Beef Soup: The spicy broth was excellent, savory and rich with a pleasant spice level. Noodles were good and for both dishes I loved having something green in the bowl to make it more appetizing. XLB + Pan Fried Buns: The thing we noticed with both of these were there was very little broth/soup inside which is one of the main reasons to order these dishes. The pan fried buns were still soft and not all the way crispy on bottom. Salt and Pepper Fried Fish: I love this dish so much and will order it when I think someone will make it right. Their version is very nice with fluffy fish inside and a crunchy slightly spicy outer layer. We had a mistake on our receipt where they only billed us for 2 soups when we got three and I happily corrected it and paid the proper amount to not "steal" from them. Thank you for the good food. read more

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If you love dumplings, you have to try Yum Dumpling! The dumplings are handmade, juicy, and full of flavor. Their Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) are a must-order. We tried several dishes and everything was so delicious. The Juicy Pork Xiao Long Bao was full of soup and flavor -- one of our favorites. The Hot Dry Noodles were very fragrant, and the Beef Tendon Noodle Soup was rich and comforting. We also ordered Combination Fried Rice, Broccoli Beef, and Sauteed String Beans -- everything tasted fresh and very tasty. The service was very friendly, and they have free parking, which is a big plus. The restaurant is clean and cozy. This place is perfect for authentic Chinese food and the food is made fresh when you order. Definitely a great spot for dumplings and noodles! My kids love this place. We will definitely come back soon!! read more

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Yelp Elite here and finally tried Yum Dumpling and it did not disappoint. Starting with the food because that's really why you come here. The chicken soup dumplings were a standout since most places only offer pork. The broth was rich and comforting. My favorite dish was easily the shrimp and pork wontons in chili oil. They were packed with meat, super flavorful, and had just the right amount of heat. The kalbi was juicy and well marinated. I also appreciated seeing beef chow fun on the menu since it's not super common. The signature flavored beef noodle was another highlight. Tender beef, chewy noodles, and a broth that was bold and full of flavor. The shrimp fried rice was simple but solid and tied everything together nicely. Service was friendly and welcoming. Food came out at a good pace and the staff were helpful when it came to recommendations. The space itself is cozy, clean, and inviting. A great spot for a casual meal where the food really shines. Overall, a solid spot if you're craving dumplings and noodles. Definitely a place I'd come back. read more

Yum Dumpling - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California

Almost everything on their menu is good. I didn't care for the kalbi; I thought it was too sweet. The pancake and the shrimp fried rice is a must. The shumai is tasty too. I'll have to try the green beans next time I come. read more

Yum Dumpling - Shrimp & pork with chives dumplings. Looks nothing like the ones on their monitor. But it's good. - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California

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Bottom Line Up Front: Yum Dumpling is a pleasant surprise, delivering great Chinese food with good service in a clean setting. The Background: I rarely go out to have Chinese food in Orange County because I find most places to be average at best. Normally if I have a craving, I drive up to the Rowland Heights area for authentic Chinese food. So going to Yum Dumpling I had some apprehensions. Thankfully, I had nothing to fear. The Food: My wife and I ordered popcorn chicken to start and the beef tendon noodle soup and sweet-and-sour tenderloin as entrees. The popcorn chicken pieces were quite large and juicy while the breading on the outside was crispy and perfectly seasoned. The noodle soup was flavorful with just the perfect amount of szechuan -- a little kick but not so spicy that it numbs your mouth. And the sweet-and-sour tenderloin was solid. The batter was a little softer than I would like; I prefer it a little crispier to balance out the syrupy goodness so that each piece wouldn't get soggy. But still, the flavors were there and the meat was moist and tender. The Setting: Brightly lit with orange walls and light colored wooden tables, the place is clean and has a warm, inviting atmosphere. However, for a sit-down restaurant, it's a little on the smaller side. There's a small counter for 2 people, about 4 tables for 4 people, and 4 tables for 6 people. And with limited space, it would be difficult to combine tables for parties of 8 or more. Oh, and I found it odd for a sit-down restaurant with beautiful bowls, plates, and utensils to serve drinking water in cheap, disposable plastic cups. The Location: It's on busy Chapman Avenue in a small strip mall with a small parking lot with limited spots. Plus, each parking spot is a little narrow, so if you drive an SUV or truck, it'll be a tight squeeze getting in and out if your door. The Prices: Maybe I'm slow or living in the past, but the cost of food is creeping up everywhere, and Yum Dumpling is no exception. Prices range from $7 to $10 for appetizers, $10 to $20 for side dishes, and $14 to $20 for entrees. Our dinner for two came out to be about $52 with tip -- a little higher than expected for a place that serves water in a plastic cup. The Service: Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, he was basically the only one working the entire floor. There was a female server too, but we rarely saw her. This meant a little slower service than expected given the relative size of the place. The Conclusion: While not flawless, Yum Dumpling serves up tasty and authentic Chinese food (a rarity in Orange County) in a clean environment with friendly service. We look forward to returning and trying the other dishes. read more

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Food was solid, flavorful and good amount of food. Service was nice and fast. We got the xiao long bao (just hoped it had more juice), the signature noodles were nice and chewey with tender meat. read more

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This is an excellent dumpling house and broader Chinese restaurant. It is already popular and rightly so. The dining room is not very large. A lot of people get takeout as we did for watching the Oscars. The dumplings are all good. They also have rice and noodle dishes. You can get Orange Chicken and Broccoli Beef for the folks in your party who they you were going to Panda Express. Service has always been good and our food was waiting for us at the scheduled time. read more

Yum Dumpling in Orange, CA has officially become my new weekday go-to, whether I'm grabbing takeout or dining in. They just reopened and everything is SO fresh, flavorful, and comforting. And honestly starting every meal in house with kimchi?? Say. Less. Who doesn't love kimchi?! The service is great, the owner even came out to check how we were enjoying everything! Every available table is set up and ready to go if dinning in. Here's everything I ordered this round: * Fruit tea combo (delicious) * Combination fried rice * Green onion pancakes * Signature Flavored Beef Noodle soup ($15) -Fresh made hand pilled noodles! * Juicy Pork Xiao Long Bao * Siu Mai * Beef Short Ribs Everything was superb, but the dumplings, beef soup and short ribs were chef's kiss. If you haven't checked out the new Yum Dumpling yet, run, don't walk read more

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It's been a while since I've visited and I'm glad I did! The young lady who assisted us is very nice. The staff did a great job at keeping the place clean We ordered brown sugar mochi, beef noodle, pork over noodle, pork xlb. Brown Sugar Mochi- This was a delightfully sweet treat! The mochi has the perfect amount of chewiness and the brown sugar is delicious. Beef Noodle- Hits perfectly on a cold day! The broth is rich, savory, and perfectly spiced. The noodles were nice and chewy. They give a generous amount of tender beef chunks. Pork Over Noodle- The minced pork sauce has a nice blend of savory and sweet. Julienned cucumbers and corn add a layer of texture. Pork XLB- These dumplings are juicy and meaty with a savory finish. Served piping hot so be careful with making sire it cools a bit. A must-try! Glad to be back! Would definitely go again. read more

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It really feels like Yum Dumpling got a fresh start! New ownership or chef maybe--but whatever changed, it's definitely for the better. The cozy mom-and-pop vibe is still there, just more polished than my last visit. The menu is a noticeable upgrade, clearer and easier to order from. We tried a good mix of dishes and everything delivered: juicy pork xiao long bao, plump shu mai, classic pork & chive dumplings, and beef & brown onion pan-fried dumplings with a nice crispy sear. The beef chow fun was smoky, savory, and satisfying. Complimentary kimchi leaned on the sweeter side, and the cucumber salad was refreshing--just be careful with the red chilies, they definitely bring heat . Only small note: if you prefer more traditional tangy kimchi, the sweetness might not be for you, but it's complimentary so no real complaints. We came in around 1:30 after the lunch rush, and service was relaxed, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant was clean, including the bathroom, which is always a plus. We were completely full but still grabbed the brown sugar mochi to-go--no regrets. Overall, Yum Dumpling feels refreshed and back on the right track. Easily back in my dumpling rotation. read more

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Came back to the spot! Great service, ambiance, food and just delicious courses! This is the spot to go! read more

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Great food! We loved the chow mien with shrimp and their dumplings. We noticed that everyone was ordering the soup, which must be good. We will try next time. Being our first time, service was great and our waitress was very patient with answering our questions. It's a small restaurant, but plenty of seats if you get there before it fills up. Nothing pretentious, a real fun place with great food. We'll be back for sure! read more

I don't even know how I stumbled upon this place but I am so happy I did! Came in on a Saturday at around 1 & it was not crowded so we were seated immediately. Great service & super easy to order. Everything was 10/10 in flavors! I regret not ordering any non dumpling items because they looked incredible. And We still had leftovers! We are definitely going to come back & try more things :) read more

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Wonderful service and price point! I never had tripe but they cooked it perfectly in the soup. Their noodles has the perfect bounce and chew. I do recommend their cucumber salad if you like the style similar to din tai fun I only had the chance to do take out but I'll definitely come to dine in. It's a cute spot to enjoy casual but delicious lunch and dinner read more

Wow, wow, wow.....super impressed with the food. Great taste and super fresh. The service was also great ...definitely made us feel welcomed. The place is cute and trendy for a quick bite or even a little date. Thank you to the sweetest server, Janice. She was amazing & great with the kids. read more

Yum Dumpling - 40.Chicken Fried Rice & kung pow - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California

Authentic Chinese foods and dumplings. Love their pan-fried dumplings, pop corn chicken, fried tofu. My favorite is the house dried noodles and pan fried buns. Must have! read more

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Stopped by for a dinner break from my tattoo session down the street. I noticed that the menu items were family style dishes so I just asked for extra plates/bowls so I could eat separately and take the rest togo. Happy to take everything togo because the food here is solid. The Beef Chow Fun had great smoky wok flavor and really tender (almost too soft) beef. The Hot & Sour soup is as expected. I didn't try the dumplings because this was already too much food for me but they looked great. Free sides included crunchy mein gon and a very saucy kimchi ? There's elderly chinese dining here so that's a sign its decent! The servers are VERY attentive and accommodating. Would definitely come back if im in the area, perhaps with a group instead! There's chinese music playing on a flashing LED speaker and the restaurant is very peaceful. read more

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The food is super delicious. I come with my friend to try out there popcorn chicken and it was the best popcorn chicken I ever had. The decoration around the restaurant is also super cute as well. Very nice staff. read more

Yum Dumpling - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California

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Ordered to go, the inside was really nice and it looked like one of those traditional asian restaurants. the workers were moving quick and could tell they just wanted to serve you the food was amazing! but beware the cucumber salad was quite spicy for me and I am pretty good with spice. But it still was super good read more

Yum Dumpling - 34.Pork & Chive Pan Fried Dumplings(8pc), 32.Pan Fried Pork Buns (6pc), 2.Cucumber Salad - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California

Came on a Sunday night, an hour before closing. Workers were patient with us ordering. We got the pork buns, signature noodle soup, and pork & chive fried dumplings. Everything felt fresh and made to order, especially the pork buns and pan fried pork and chive dumplings. This might be my top place yet for pork buns and it's been a while since I went to my usual SGV/Rowland Height places. Will come again to try other dishes~ read more

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One of the best dumpling spots I've ever been to--hands down! Yum Dumpling absolutely lives up to its name. The food is a solid 10/10. Every bite was packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and super fresh. I'm still thinking about those dumplings! The service was just as impressive. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and professionally by the staff. Everyone was polite, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Did I mention how GOOD the food was?! Wow. I would absolutely recommend Yum Dumpling to anyone who loves great food and top-notch service. This place is a gem--I'll definitely be back! read more

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This food was delicious. The kimchi they had was the best kimchi I've ever tasted. It paired so well with the dumplings. The service was very fast too. I would definitely be back. read more

Yum Dumpling - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California

It was our second time here. The food and service were great. The kimchi and fried noodles for snacking helped a lot while waiting for the food to come out. read more

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The food here is amazing and they make it so easy to order. Walking in we were greeted right away. The selection is amazing and there are so many options. The inside is clean and welcoming!! read more

Yum Dumpling - Menu cover - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California

Wow wow wow! Driven by this place so many times and finally tried it. Joselyne was so great, so nice, and helped make all great recommendations. Honestly everything was so good. Will 100% be back and get takeout when we're craving. Shout out Joselyne - give her a raise! read more

We went in on a busy night, and it is genuinely good to see a place like this doing well. The energy was strong and the dining room was mostly full, with predominantly non-Asian diners. This tells you something. I want to preface this by saying I did not order what they are known for, the dumplings. Instead, we ordered the cucumber salad, beef fried rice, beef noodle soup, and broccoli beef. Overall, everything was OK and better than a lot of standard Chinese takeout spots, but generally pretty meh. The cucumber salad lacked flavor, as did the broccoli beef. Both felt under-seasoned and forgettable. The beef fried rice was decent, cooked well, but nothing memorable. The beef noodle soup was the highlight. It was pretty good, and I appreciated the fresh vegetables they add, though I am not sure exactly what they were. One limitation is that you cannot order a combination of beef, tendon, and tripe. They are only available separately, which is always a bit disappointing. I am willing to pay extra for a combo. That soup also cannot hold a candle to AJ Noodle Cafe, in Irvine which is the gold standard for beef noodle soup in my opinion. I always wonder why small places cannot accommodate simple customizations, especially when customers are willing to pay for it. Service was good enough. You order at the counter, then sit down and get served. No issues there. I would come back and try the dumplings since that is clearly what they are known for, but based on this visit alone, three stars feels fair. read more

Amazing fresh and delicious dumplings definitely a must try!! The staff is super friendly and overall an amazing experience would recommend

Great Service and food. Steamed pork dumpling was the best! Great place to come with kids. Try the popcorn chicken!

5 stars all the way! Spicy dumplings are very well seasoned and delicious. Not too spicy but just perfect. Chicken chow mein was delicious as well. Family friendly and great attention to detail. Customer service is amazing. Would definitely return. read more

We're back! Our kids enjoy the soup dumplings here when we're in the area and I got my regular golden fried tofu! Hubby tried the Chow fun with beef and we all really enjoyed that! Their beef dishes here have great flavor. Love going here for our Chinese food fix ! read more

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Good service, delicious food! Everything was flavorful and the team worked well with each other. Small, cozy space with dim set lights. We enjoyed the veggie fried rice, vegetable chow mein, green beans, and Xiao long bao We almost didn't have leftovers read more

Very friendly service The ambient is casual and clean Food is good, we are returning customers, like dumplings, short ribs, and fried rice; will try beef noodle today. read more

Yum Dumpling - Fried noodle and kimchi - Noodles Near Me - Orange, California