This was an amazing restaurant even during its soft opening! Me and my friend arrived around 1 hour before the service the hours the staff saw us and still allowed us to dine in. The food was amazing and the service was excellent, they even offered us a free dessert, I forgot the name but it is in the photo think it is called chocolate banana xiaolongbao. This was during soft opening, and this placed earned a well deserved 5/5. I would gave it a 6/5 if I could read more

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The Xiaolongbao was excellent! Everything we tried was well prepared and tasted great. I recommend the sichuan boiled fish fillet, the pork belly, and general Tso's chicken. The managers and waitstaff were very nice. The service was great. The restaurant just recently opened. You still have time to get in before the long lines start. read more

Tried this place at their soft opening !!! I was craving for xiaolongbao a lot this days. When we saw they have soup dumplings, we decided to give it a shot! Firstly, I like how they have the decorative ambience so modern and warm welcoming. Secondly, their service were definitely top notch, especially the manager( I forgot the name), he was taking care of us since the beginning till the end. Lastly, XLB was surprisingly better than din tai fung, price as well. We also tried some of traditional dishes like salt and pepper fish, BBQ pork, etc. Nothing was unpleasant at all. We'll definitely come back and spread the world. read more

Yum Long - XLB - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

For a restaurant that is still in their soft opening, I have high hopes for the future of Yum Long! My friends and I got there on a Sunday afternoon and only waited 25 minutes. They definitely have had longer lines, so this was a relief. After the afternoon wave, I saw that the wait could get as long as 45 minutes. Fortunately, they are located in a plaza where there are other dessert and drink options while waiting. For foods, we tried everything that our server Dominique recommended. She was warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond for us. Our water pitcher was always full and plates were cleared in a timely manner. We had the xiao long bao (pork) the green beans, cucumber salad, dan dan noodles, beef rolls, beef braised noodle soup, and the house special fried rice. The beef braised noodle soup was the winner for us. I could order just their soup and I would have been happy. I didn't taste too much oiliness in their soup! I wish the cucumbers were cut a tad bit smaller to make it easier to eat. The beef wrappers on the rolls were falling apart slightly so that could be improved but the flavors were all there. I highly recommend opting in for their dessert sampler that lets you try their signature xiao long bao flavors: matcha, taro, chocolate with banana, cheese (yes, cheese), and two of their chocolate with strawberry. The dessert sampler is a great way to see which flavors you would like more of in the future. I prefer a If Din Tai Fung is too out of the way, Yum Long is an impressive alternative that is sure to impress. read more

Yum Long - House Special Fried Rice + Dan Dan Noodles + Cucumber Refresh Salad + Dry-Fried Green Beans W/ Minced Beef + Beef Rolls - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Yeah... the food is not very good here. We tried all the usual items: XLB, pan-fried pork buns, scallion oil noodles, beef roll, pork chop fried rice, cucumber salad, garlic string beans, and beef noodle soup. The XLB wrapper is too thick and overcooked. The pork buns are not juicy and were slightly burnt underneath. The pork chop and the fried rice were both very dry. The beef noodle soup was the most disappointing; the noodles were too soft and the broth bland. In conclusion, we have another DTF copy that is closer to Paradise Dynasty, both of which I do not like very much. read more

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Since the DTF hype, there's been numerous competing places trying to capture that title. While I've found a few good contender, Yum Long has really kicked everyone out and moved up to the top spot. Their food is absolutely delicious! I'm obsessed with their hot and sour soup. The xiao long baos were wrapped perfectly with scrumptious fillings. Garlic bok choy was cooked to perfection. Pan fried dumplings with the perfect textured crisps. I have nothing but good things to say. The service was impeccable too. Yun was the best server and kept checking back on us to make sure everything was good. Definitely coming back! read more

Located in Atlantic Time Square. It took over the business that used to be hot pot joint. We were seated immediately on a Thursday night. It wasn't too busy but there were some occupied tables. Decor is very modern. Clean and sleek! Waiters and waitress were pretty attentive since the restaurant is also not that big. It was our first time so I appreciate that the waitress recommended us some dishes to try. We eventually got the spare ribs, Shanghai rice cakes, pork xiao long bao, and Dan Dan mian. Everything came out fairly quickly! The Dan Dan mian came first which this one was pretty good! It's a bit salty, but it did taste heavy on the Hoi sin. The xiao long bao was pretty good as it was full of juice! It's also technically cheaper than many places I've seen, so I would say this one was well worth it. The spare ribs were also pretty salty, very dark in flavor. The Shanghai rice cakes was kinda bland, but also a little salty. Everything still tasted pretty good though! Overall, I would say a lot of the dishes were quite salty. All were pretty good, but kinda salty. I liked the Dan Dan noodles or xlb the best and the Shanghai rice cake the least. read more

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I tried the signature XLBs, Dan Dan noodles, and the dessert sampler. The XLBs were quite good--the skins were definitely on the thinner side. While they aren't the thinnest I've ever had, they are a solid execution and I'd definitely order them again. The Dan Dan Mian was also tasty, and the service was attentive throughout the meal. I also tried the dessert sampler to see what the hype was about. While dessert dumplings aren't personally my thing, my nephews absolutely love them. If I had to pick a favorite, the matcha was the standout, but otherwise, I'd probably stick to the savory menu next time. Overall, a very welcome addition to the area! read more

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Found a new dumpling place to try out and it's convenient as I'm only minutes away from this place! This place was a bit hidden to find since the unit building numbers are kind of disbursed randomly but it's to the right of AMC theaters! Food - settled for Pork XLB, Cucumber Refresh Salad, Dry Fried Green Beans with Minced Beef and Braised Beef Noodle Soup. They were all delicious and were given great portion sizes for the cost. Service - Andrew was our server and took great care of us. He suggested the popular items and some items that were his favorite which is great since the menu is overwhelming as it is lol. He checked up on throughout the meal and didn't make us feel rushed. Ambiance - The interior and seating was very nice inside. Personally I feel like this place has potential to grow. Huge shout out to Andrew especially! read more

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New Shanghai style eatery replaces Trump Card roast fish. Nice selection of noodles and buns. Their chocolate strawberry XLB is unique, read more

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Soft opening. Delicious food! And wonderful service. Nice clean ambience and decor. The Dry Pot Cauliflower was really really good. So tasty and properly spicy. The Shrimp and Sweet Corn Dumpling was nice bite-sized and very tasty. The Dan Dan Noodles were super nice texture. And they gifted us a classic pork Xiao Long Bao for free - and it was delicious. Nice skin texture and soup was tasty. Highly recommended. Go support! read more

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A recent find in the SGV that just opened around 2 weeks ago. First step in and loved the interior. It's really clean and well decorated. The staff was super kind and welcoming which made our first visit there very memorable. The food itself was amazing. I really liked their signature pork xiao long bao!! My only note is that I wish the cucumbers were cut a bit smaller (they're pretty thick to eat in one bite) but that's also mainly a personal preference. Despite that, I would definitely come back! read more

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XLB spots have been popping up left and right recently! Came here for dinner over the weekend and ordered the cucumber salad, XLB, and dandan noodles for a light dinner. The cucumbers had a thick cut and a nice crunch. The dandan noodles were yummy and had the perfect meat to noodle ratio. I loved the XLB! The soup was tasted so clean, clear, yet flavorful that I didn't even mind that the skin was a little thicker compared to other restaurants. I like that the food wasn't overly greasy. Decor was simple and modern. Service was great too. Would love to try their beef noodle soup and dessert dumplings one day. Newest addition to my rotation of food spots to frequent! read more

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Food was great and authentic and there wasn't that much wait. The Fried Pork chop rice was my favorite dish. We also ordered the Dan Dan noodles, Cucumber salad, XLB and Spicy Wontons. All the food came out really quickly and the service was super friendly. I would definitely come back. read more

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Stopped in this afternoon for a late lunch with my mother (who can be super particular about what she likes). Got their cucumber dish, xiao long bao (the pork and the pork with shrimp), their house special fried rice and green beans, and it was really delicious. The cucumber was so fresh and the service was friendly and welcoming! Thank you! Will be back again soon! read more

Yum Long - Cucumber Refresh Salad - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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My family and I are constantly on the search for the best beef noodle soup, best xiao long bao, best of each dish. I ordered the pork Xiao long bao, beef noodle soup, Dan Dan noodles, beef and chives pan fried dumplings, dry pot cauliflower, cucumber salad, chives pancake, and chocolate banana Xiao long bao. Overall I do think the beef noodle soup, dry pot cauliflower, and Dan Dan noodles, were a tad bit sweeter. The XLB id say is more focused on a cleaner taste palette which is quite unique but a bit different from what some people may be used to. The skin is a bit thicker but is still chewy and not tough. The noodles are quite QQ (chewy) which is great. My favorites were the Dan Dan noodles and the chocolate banana XLB. Some places make the same dessert xiaolongbao but I have to say theirs are pretty decent. The chocolate is more like Nutella and it tastes smooth. Ambience wise is great, it's in a great location and the setup is actually stunning. I'd come back just for the setting. My only reason for taking away a star is that the flavors for some of the food is just a tad sweeter. But past that, I'd be coming back. Can't wait to try more things next time. read more

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Wow, this place is SO good! We were really impressed. We tried the Dan Dan noodles, wagyu beef xlb, beef and chive pan fried dumpling, orange chicken, and sweet and sour pork rib+banana chocolate xlb for dessert. Everything was outstanding. I really love the texture of all of the dumplings, so soft and pillowy. The beef xlb was hearty and delicious. The orange chicken was very sweet(how I like it lol) and had a nice crisp. The ribs were sweet and sticky, yummy. The Dan Dan noodles had a really nice texture like the noodles seemed fresh. And my favorites were the pan fried dumplings and chocolate banana xlb. The pan fried dumplings were perfectly crispy on one side and perfectly soft and pillowy on the other, and had delicious flavor. The chocolate was more like nutella(LOVE) but melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And everything we ordered only came out to $87 for so much food! Really reasonable compared to dtf. They also have an extensive menu so really can't wait to come back and try more items from their menu because everything on the tables around us looked so good!! read more

Yum Long - Only picture I managed to get, chocolate banana xlb - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I saw a few reels online about the opening of this restaurant and decided to check it out with a friend. They say the first impression is everything and I was very impressed by their decor, looks, the set up, the cutlery, silverware and staff. You can see that there was a lot of thought put into the presentation of this restaurant. The result is a well executed top-notch eatery. I guess I'm going to give my first 5 star rating for a restaurant in the SGV. Now, let's move from all the glitter and showmanship and focus on their culinary delights. The signature XLB was the star of the show. It was so good and so juicy that we had to reorder it. We tried the Wagyu XLB. It was juicy and tasty but it couldn't compare with their signature XLB. We had started with the wakame seaweed salad which was a tad too sweet for our liking and the cucumber salad, which was refreshing but felt it needed to be marinated in the dressing a bit longer. I'd pass on these two starters the next time. Besides the two XLB dishes, we tried the pork chop fried rice. Oh man! Were we pleasantly surprised! We thought the pork chop would be bland and dry but it was super delicious, spiced right and the fried rice was really good. Our next dish was the beef and scallion dumpling which was juicy like their sister XLB - though it's a little milder. My only complaint is that they need to serve more julienne ginger. We ordered three dumpling dishes and they only gave us one saucer of with three hair strands of ginger. We had to ask for more ginger each time a new dumpling dish came out and each time the little plate had three strands of ginger. Lastly, we were served a combination dessert XLB on the house. I believe it's due to the soft opening of the restaurant but the server told us that it was because they were slow in serving us our food - which wasn't really the case. I noted that all the tables next to us were given the same free basket of dessert dumplings. Anyways, with high expectations of the signature XLB in mind - I tried the sweet treat. The dessert XLB weren't my cup of tea. I have to say the concept of sweet mochi or chocolate in dumplings just didn't bode well with me, but hey I gave it a shot! Overall - the ambiance is great. XLB and fried rice were a delight. I'd skip the two starters and dessert that we tried. I saw many people online compare this restaurant to DTF but honestly as someone who hasn't been to DTF - I can only say this restaurant is solid and if you want to impress your friends or guests - bring them here. The prices are reasonable. For the two of us, the bill came to almost $90. We also had ordered two sodas. Service wise - I still think they can improve on it as they set the bar so high on the visuals and food. I'd come back again for the signature XLB and I'm looking forward to trying their other dishes! read more

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We tried this new spot near our house. The first thing that I noticed was that the service was really friendly, quick, and efficient. Our waitress was named Angie and she was amazing. Our food came out within 15 minutes. We ordered Dan Dan noodles, stir fry beef noodles, and xiaolongbao. The food options are similar to pp pop. Everything tasted great but I wish the portions were bigger. read more

Yum Long - Beef noodle, dandan noodle, xlb - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

This place just opened up and me & my bf justhad to go try it since we live nearby. They renovated this place really nice and pretty! I also like the dishware and utensils they use as well. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the interior look and quality of the place. It's basically like a DTF as their menu is a bit similar and you order on a paper sheet as well and mark the items you want. We ordered a variety of things - beef noodle soup, beef scallion pancake, truffle shredded chicken, a5 wagyu fried rice.. and of course, can't not try the dumplings! Got the black truffle XLB and pork shrimp shumai. All the food was really amazing!! Especially the truffle XLB - very flavorful and had a good amount of truffle flavor. Service was also very good. Our servers kept checking up on us to make sure we were ok and had out water refilled. If you're craving DTF, Yum Long is an amazing alternative since there's no long wait and food is great! Definitely will come back. read more

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Tried this new xiao long bao spot with my family and we were all impressed. The service was super friendly and all of the food came out really quick. Everything was well seasoned and flavorful. The xiao long baos were especially good, very juicy with great flavor in every bite. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to! I know the xlb skin looks thick but it's surprisingly thin and very well made! read more

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Recently opened new restaurant at the Atlantic Time Square Monterey Park. It exceeded my expectations. They have many special favors of Xiao Long Bao. We ordered the regular, the crab, and one with pork and cheese. All three tasted GREAT. Every table ordered the Fried pork rice, it had to be good. Portion was big, the fried pork was great. Service was good as well. The decoration is on the luxury side but while keeping it down to earth for locals. For sure will be back. Also, price is good as well given the service and food. read more

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Really enjoyed all the dumplings and service was great too. Flavor of the beef noodle was good but I'd prefer if the noodles were firmer. read more

Yum Long - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

this is my 3rd time visiting and will continue to come back !!!! the signature pork dumplings are my faves along with the thumb size pan fried pork bun. ‍ would recommend the chicken stir fry udon noodles, orange chicken and the chili wontons. Angie our waitress was amazing and appreciate the attentiveness read more

Yum Long - Thumb size pan fried, shrimp and chicken stir fry udon noodles, and signature pork long bao - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

My husband and I just had dinner here last night and we both love it! The soup dumplings are delicious and we think they are actually better than those at more popular soup dumpling franchises. We also had the pork chop fried rice and my husband says the fried rice was the highlight of the meal! I love how they have a dessert dumpling sampling platter where you can try all 5 of their dessert dumplings (chocolate banana, chocolate strawberry, cheese, taro, mochi matcha). Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Move over Din Tai Fung! There is a new Juicy in town! Tried the signature XLB, Cheese XLB, Pork Chop Fried Rice, Shredded Chicken w/ Truffle, Pan Fried Dumpling, Pickled Cucumber, and their Sweet XLB sampler and everything was Delicious. The skin on the XLB is not paper thin like DTF's which I like because it has a little chew to it and the filling was velvety amd juicy. What really surprised me was their Pork Chop Fried rice...the Pork Chop itself was good, but the Fried Rice was next level, kinda like Tepanyaki style. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Wontons were so good and so were the beef noodles. Service was good as well and ambiance was nice read more

Yum Long - T - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Great food great service, especially Emma! She's so pretty and kind! Wait was quick and everyone was attentive. read more

Yum Long - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

A great new XLB spot!! Service was attentive & friendly and the restaurant itself was modern & clean. My friend & I got their pork & shrimp XLB, dry pot cauliflower, salt&pepper fish, cucumber salad, dan dan noodles, & pan fried three delight (pork,shrimp,chive) dumplings. We were recommended to get the pork&shrimp XLB over the regular pork XLB by the staff and I'm so glad we did! It was super juicy and the shrimp inside were soo fresh & succulent. I usually don't care for XLB but these were really good! The skin was sooo thin and the soup was delicious. Other standouts for me were the dry pot cauliflower which had really good flavor/spice & the three delight dumplings which were perfectly crispy at the bottom without being too oily. Everything else was pretty solid too but I do wish the cucumber salad was marinated as opposed to just sauce over fresh cut cucumbers. Overall, a strong soft opening & I'd definitely come back again :) read more

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Great new spot. Parking is easy and free in the garage below The restaurant has a nice design and comfortable spacing. I had the Crab and Pork Xiao Long Bao, which were tasty. My server Angie was very kind and attentive. She helped me settle on my second dish, the Braised Beef Noodle Soup. It was a great portion with plenty of noodles and a good amount of beef. The flavor was excellent. I'd come back and hope Angie is my server again! read more

Came on a Wednesday night and there was no wait. I think they are in soft opening right now. The AC wasn't working that day so it was rather warm. They opened the front door to try to get some cold air in. I hope they got that fixed by now. We ordered the Chicken stir fry noodle, pork xiao long bao, the beef wrap, pan fried pork dumplings and the chocolate & strawberry xiao long bao. Everything was pretty tasty. They cooked the chicken stiry fry not how I am used to. They used a sachai sauce instead but it was rather tasty and I enjoyed this version of the dish. The pork xiao long bao had a very thin skin and tons of soup and very flavorful. Enjoyed it a lot. It does only come with 6 pieces though but the price reflects reasonably the smaller portion with less price. The beef wrap was also very good. They used grilled green onion pancake wrap (not fried) which makes it extra yummy, the beef was tender, just enough hoisan sauce and tons of refreshing cucumber. Portion was decent as well. The pan fried dumplings were grilled nice and crispy. The dumpling itself did lack some flavor so it did need the vinegar to help enhance the taste. The only lacking dish of the night. Lastly, we got the chocolate strawberry xiao long bao which they actually used Nutella. Like the regular xiao long bao the skin was thin so also enjoyed this dessert. Overall a great meal. Service was great as well. They came to ask how our meal was a few times and also gave us new plates and utensils for the dessert. The interior decor is pretty fancy. Its located to the right of the AMC Atlantic Times Square so there is plenty of parking. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend. read more

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They just opened and the restaurant is pretty small. I can see them doing really well because of the location and a lot of people are loving this type of cuisine more and more. It is definitely more elegant and classy because the silverware and platings are glass and giving "fancy". They give you a paper menu and you write the amount you want for each. The dan dan noodles are yummy and I like when its not too much peanut flavor, plus it has a nice kick to it. The braised beef noodle soup noodle to soup ratio was off and the noodle was kinda hard? The walnut shrimp was zesty more than sweet but still yummy and could've used more walnuts. The chili oil wontons were yummy and spicy! The xiao long bao was a hit as well. The beef roll was cold which didn't make it all that appetizing. In my opinion and family's opinion, the food was kinda salty. Overall great experience and I definitely would return. read more

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Newly opened dumpling restaurant in an already competitive SGV, but they do not disappoint! Angie was a great and attentive server and the area was clean and nice to eat in. The drypot Cauliflower was the standout dish for us. The XLB is only 6 dumplings but is cheaper as a result. It had great flavor but the skin is a bit on the thicker side when compared to Good alley or DTF. Dan Dan noodles were a great carb to have on the table.Will be back again to try other dishes! Parking is plentiful underground, but can be busy. read more

Yum Long - Dan Dan noodles - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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We put our name on the waitlist during peak dinner time and though it was pretty busy the wait was relatively quick, plus it's nice because you can just walk or hang in the mall while you wait. Once sat we had a great experience, starting with our amazing waitress Angie and the rest of staff who were incredibly attentive. Ordering was a breeze and food came out quickly, truly you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. We had a variety of beef, dumplings, veggies, rice, and dessert dumplings- the plates were CLEANED. I'm lowkey mad i'm writing this review bc yall gonna blow my spot up. But anyway do yourselves a favor take ur girl to dinner here lol. read more

We enjoyed the the food, service and ambiance. This is a new restaurant that opened in Monterey Park. Favorite dishes for me were the Mongolian Beef and Dan Dan Noodles. read more

Clean and new place. Service was ok. But foods are not impressive at all. Too much cucumber inside the beef wrap pancake, unlike the menu's name. And everything I tried to grap the pancake, it just collapsed. Also, the taste of Xiao long bao is not as good as other traditional dimsum place. read more

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Jun was amazing!!! All the staff all great speedy and courteous! The food was incredible, for those with a sensitive pallette to earthy type spices skip the beef udon! But if you love xiao long bao the pork was the best with the beef a second place. Please don't skip on the hot and sour soup so deliciously spicy with a comforting hug at the end of your spoonful and enough to serve 4-6 in a party! Plus this place is so delicately decorated and has the cutest bao plushies while you wait. read more

Yum Long did not disappoint! The food was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The portions were generous and everything tasted authentic and homemade. The staff is friendly, fast, and welcoming! Definitely one of my favorite spots for Chinese food -- highly recommend the orange chicken, fried rice, and chow mein! read more

Yum Long is brand new but already really solid. We tried the dandan noodles, wagyu XLB, and truffle XLB. everything was soooo good. The XLB were the standout. The skin is thin but holds, and the soup-to-filling ratio is on point. You can tell they know what they're doing. I don't usually say this, but I'd put their XLB up there with, if not slightly above, Din Tai Fung in terms of flavor and balance and texture. Also tried the matcha mochi XLB for dessert. Its actually more than just matcha, its like an actual mochi filling. Not too sweet, just something different to end the meal. It was absolutely amazing!! Service was great too! Justin took care of us and made everything smooth. Overall, it's a spot I'd actually come back to, the ambiance and interior is also gorgeous definitely well thought out. We're definitely gonna try the taro xlb next read more

came here around 6pm on a wednesday and only waited 10 minutes for a party of 2 to be seated. i ordered the dan dan noodles, garlic bok choy, signature pork xlb, matcha mochi xlb, and chocolate strawberry xlb. - the dan dan noodles did not stand a chance between me and my friend. we finished the whole bowl within minutes ! the noodles were really long and cooked al dente (which was perfect !) - the garlic bok choy was soooo good. the veggies were well cooked, still had crunch, and were so savory. this paired really well with the dan dan noodles. - the signature pork xlb had clear broth and just the right amount of meat. the "skin" was steamed to perfection. this xlb is pretty comparable to DTF and dare i say maybe even better ? - the matcha mochi xlb and chocolate strawberry xlb came last (per our request) they gave us a new set of plates and chopsticks. * the matcha xlb was so good it soft and chewy and the matcha was so super light and yummy. * the chocolate strawberry xlb was like eating a chocolate covered strawberry with mochi. the tang is the strawberry really complimented the chocolate and the mochi was the cherry on top overall this place is very clean, the food is amazing, and the servers here are just as good as their food. the service here is immaculate. the staff are very attentive and are very kind. they are quick to take any finished items off the table so that you can enjoy the rest of your food without having to worry about losing space. i would 1000% recommend this place to anyone who loves asian cuisine and i will be returning very soon ! read more

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