Was curious why such long lines. I counted up to 100 people waiting in line one Sat. 30 min.before they opened. WOW! Visited the following Sat. and I am still wondering ...did I miss something? ... More

Was curious why such long lines. I counted up to 100 people waiting in line one Sat. 30 min.before they opened. WOW! Visited the following Sat. and I am still wondering ...did I miss something? Five of us. We ate decently but it cost us $25 each (included tip) HUH? For what? Each type of dumpling seemed to have the same taste. Yes...juicy, but he same taste? The best item was the flat noodles and the red bean dessert dumpling. For the cost and quality, I wouldn't go back again. Not worth it. Service also seemed rushed. Had to chase someone down several times to get water refills for the table. Pros: Flat noodles, red bean dumpling Cons: expensive, every "type" of dumpling had the same flavor
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the dumplings are great! very tasty and juicy and it goes great with the vinegar sauce however, the waiting is really extensive and sometimes you have to share a table with others. the price is... More

the dumplings are great! very tasty and juicy and it goes great with the vinegar sauce however, the waiting is really extensive and sometimes you have to share a table with others. the price is pretty expensive for dumplings Pros: great food Cons: expensive! long wait
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The best dumpling house in LA. Too bad the other reviews can not walk a block or two. This is not McDonalds or even Panda Express. Please enjoy the great dumplings, vegetables, chicken soup and... More

The best dumpling house in LA. Too bad the other reviews can not walk a block or two. This is not McDonalds or even Panda Express. Please enjoy the great dumplings, vegetables, chicken soup and then enjoy a brisk walk afterwards. Pros: Everthing Cons: None
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BEST PORK DUMPLINGS ANYWHERE it is the best in food in town and by far the best dumpling place in the area parking is a hassle but its worth it Pros: GOOD SERVICE Cons: BAD... More

BEST PORK DUMPLINGS ANYWHERE it is the best in food in town and by far the best dumpling place in the area parking is a hassle but its worth it Pros: GOOD SERVICE Cons: BAD PARKING
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Very nice location. Plenty of parking. Driving instruction could be improved that parking and entrance is in the back. Nicely decorated and friendly hostess. I will definately come back to this... More

Very nice location. Plenty of parking. Driving instruction could be improved that parking and entrance is in the back. Nicely decorated and friendly hostess. I will definately come back to this place but I have some comments about the PR/Service. The first thing I want to say is "thank you" for pointing out that we ordered too much food. My bother and I are big but you helped us save money by saying two soups was too much and could be shared. With all the other food we ordered, that was kind of you. Now, my comments, please don't wait until you have a line of people waiting for their table to open the upstairs area. Its not fair to those few people that are waiting for a table. I know there is a lot of talk and special instructions about eating the dumplings being juicy but I don't understand why when the dumplings are so small and they are no bigger then a mouthful. BTW, to the female server who dropped the check off list, I was being a gentlemen by picking up the list so you wouldn't have to bend down with your tray. Yes, you thanked me afterwards, but you will scare away men if you insist on picking it up yourself next time. Pros: Nicely decorated and good food Cons: No comment.
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When I say that this is the best dumpling house, many of my friends don't agree with me. So, I say that this is my FAVORITE dumpling house. The reason why I love the dumplings here so much is... More

When I say that this is the best dumpling house, many of my friends don't agree with me. So, I say that this is my FAVORITE dumpling house. The reason why I love the dumplings here so much is because the skin used is so soft, smooth, and thin. Also, I've noticed at other places that there's always this really strong "pork meat" odor to the dumplings. At this place, I've never once caught whiff of that smell and it makes eating the dumplings that much more yummy! I've tried other dishes besides the dumplings and some were pretty good and some were just ok. Overall, the food is good and a good place to eat with your friends or family. The only bad thing is the parking...almost impossible on the weekends and always during lunch hours. Pros: Good casual friendly atmosphere Cons: Crazy parking
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I know just that alone was blasphemous to some of you shao long bao lovers out there- but the food here is simply just above average. Not superb. The crab shao long bao is the best item on the menu,... More

I know just that alone was blasphemous to some of you shao long bao lovers out there- but the food here is simply just above average. Not superb. The crab shao long bao is the best item on the menu, hands down. But there are other items worth mentioning as well... such as the veggies (da dou miao + gai lan), and the small single cup chicken soup. The reason I took off one star was this: Parking for this place is horrid. Plan on wasting 20+ mins on finding a spot in the obviously overcrowded plaza (think 100 spots for like 9 business- three of which are restaurants, one bakery, one bank, a spa!!, and a Charles Schwab). Yeah- then add in a whole bunch of crazy Chinese drivers. This parking lot could very well be one of the most dangerous places in LA. Annywayyys, go to Din Tai Fung for the awesome crab meat shao long bao...and turn off your cell phones + radio + conversation the MOMENT you drive into the plaza's parking lot. No seriously- playing musical chairs for parking spaces requires your full attention.
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