Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings
Dumpling restaurant · South ·

Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings

Dumpling restaurant · South ·

Handmade dumplings with fresh ingredients, beef, pork, vegan

dumplings
vegan dumplings
pork dumplings
beef dumplings
chicken dumplings
shrimp dumplings
scallion pancakes
five spice noodles
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null
Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings by null

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560 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Get directions

$10–20

Reserve a table
Order delivery
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Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Comfort food
Credit card accepted

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560 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Get directions

+1 909 267 0747
dinasdumpling.com
@dinasdumpling
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$10–20 · Menu

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Features

•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Good for solo dining
•Comfort food
•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted
•Contactless accepted

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Jan 4, 2026

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"I saw that the annual Dumplings and Beer Fest in San Gabriel will feature dumplings from vendors including Dina’s Dumplings during the event (this Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the city’s Historic District); tickets are available on Eventbrite for $30–$35." - Karen Palmer

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"I noted that Dina’s Dumplings will be a weekend vendor at the outdoor Saturday market at the Valley Urban Market." - Farley Elliott

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Dina’s Dumpling - Shrimp Dumplings | Pork Dumplings | Beef Dumplings | Chicken Dumplings

Russo G.

Google
Dinas Dumpling was a fantastic find! I tried their beef dumplings while they were in the neighborhood, and they were absolutely delicious, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The dough was soft with just the right amount of chew, and the beef filling was packed with rich, savory flavor. You can tell everything is made with care and fresh ingredients. The staff were super friendly and welcoming too, which made the experience even better.

Howard S.

Google
Phenomenal! We wanted to experience at least one food truck during our visit to LA, and were so lucky to find these guys in Pasadena. Dumplings were amazing! We only tried the pork version, but everyone (even our kids) loved them.

Jordan S.

Google
These dumplings are really amazing. We got 8 of the pork and they were perfectly cooked. Very tangy with lots of flavor, especially with the sauce.

Gift4 G.

Google
I am still in shock at how expensive this food truck is when their food was just ok. Stopped by for some dumplings and noodles. $112.00 dollars is what we were charged for 2 orders of noodles a cucumber salad and 2 orders of dumplings! How in the world would that ever be ok!? Never again!

Melissa C.

Google
I grew up in the Bay Area eating what I know as “San Francisco Chinese potstickers” (I’ve never been to China, so I cannot verify these are authentic). They have a much thicker skin than the dumplings I’ve found in LA, especially when compared to Taiwanese restaurants such as Din Tai Fung. I love DTF and have learned to enjoy the thin skinned dumplings, but I’m always still hankering to find thick skin style dumplings that I grew up with—which always came with vinegar (rice) and chili oil. I’ve missed this dumpling style so much that I’ve learned to make my own (hot water dough is easy when you have a good mixer) and I’ve also learned to love black vinegar (preferred in LA) instead of rice with my dumplings too. BUT…Dina’s vegan dumplings (I’m vegetarian) hit the spot for me—they are incredible! I wish I had a stand-alone deep freeze, just for these succulent, thick skinned little treasures! I could eat 2 dozen at a time, they’re so FREAKING good!! Their noodles however were totally flavorless and were pretty much only noodles, so I definitely recommend spending that extra cash on more dumplings. I’ve wanted to try their bean buns, but they’ve been out each time I ordered. Some aspects I’m not crazy about: I encountered their truck at two Huntington library events and was really shocked by how expensive it is, as they do not list their prices on the side of the truck, which feels deceptive. The only place that lists their prices is on their order kiosk tablet and because the tablet payment feature is glitchy, people spend forever just trying to get their payment processed, which means the line always seems to be a longer wait than it should be. By the time you get to the front of the line to place an order with this super inefficient ordering system, you’ll begrudgingly pay whatever, because you’ve just waited 15 minutes to order behind 4 people. I’ve run operations for multiple event venues and an under funded non-profit, and this kind of inefficiency would have been fixed immediately (to be fair I’m very OCD). It also takes a pretty long time (15-20ish minutes) to get your food. Despite all of Dina’s messiness, they still make my favorite dumpling in LA and I will endure the annoyances many times more to get these in my belly. Maybe I’ll bring a copy of Ulysses to read next time and a camping chair? I could busk while waiting for my dumplings, thus replenishing my dumpling budget and then order more? Dina’s, we’ll make it work somehow.

Lia V.

Google
This food truck is predator, small bowl noodles without any meat cost $20. Ridiculous. My daughter bought it, I would not buy it. Attention anyone, if there's no price on the menu be prepared to pay a lot. There's should be a law that price should be posted.

Pedram M.

Google
If I had a time machine, I would go back and ask for a refund. Their menu was deceiving. No price and / or quantity was shown. I end up paying $15 for 5 small avrage dumplings. And $10 for parking. I felt more empty when i left. They will never get far.

Rolling F.

Google
Ate at Pasadena during the Christmas festival when they turn on all the lights for the block. Though when trying out the food I got the noodles and hands down it was the best noodles I've had.
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Lucia L.

Yelp
As someone of Taiwanese descent who makes a mean homemade dumpling, it's hard to find DUMPLING that holds up to my standards, and I even get disappointed with cult favorites like Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty. I first tried Dina's Dumplings a few years ago when they used to have their food truck pop ups at UCLA, and even up til the last time I had their food (last week), their quality is extremely consistent and high. Their dumplings might not look the most meticulously wrapped, but the unpretentious homemade-style wrapper and high quality, protein-packed fillings (which never have bones, tendon, fat, or shells mind you) definitely do not disappoint. My favorites are their shrimp and chicken dumplings, which are so flavorful and juicy, as well as their noodles, which are a solid chow mien/pan fried noodle option. My only gripe is that for their prices, the portion sizes are quite small, but it's a price I'm willing to pay for their amazing quality. Highly recommend checking them out if you happen to stumble upon one of their pop ups!
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Matthew M.

Yelp
Awesome food truck for dumplings and five spice noodles. Several different options for dumplings (beef, chicken, pork, vegan). Perfectly cooked and flavorful. The five spice noodles were delicious and a good size portion as well. Sauces include chili oil and soy sauce. Very friendly staff, reasonable prices, and I definitely recommend checking them out!
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Adam g.

Yelp
Overpriced, I got the shrimp dumplings, there's barely any shrimp in them, they're basically pork dumplings, and their wait is ridiculous. They do not know how to manage a line, we were told 30 minutes, we waited 50. Told me I would get a text when my order is ready, never did. And we were over 30 minutes when I asked him the first time if the order was ready, and if I was gonna get a text. They did me one favor, I will never ever tip a place again preemptively even if their stupid little machine asks me too, without knowing what I'm getting into. I basically tipped them to do a mediocre job. This was our second time trying, we had ordering issues the first time as well. Never again.
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Alyssa A.

Yelp
Grabbed some dinner here while they were parked at the Huntington Library for their Halloween event. Ordered their chicken dumplings and their five spice noodles. The chicken dumplings came with 6 dumplings and were delicious. Disappointed they didn't have any soup inside, though. No complaints with the five spice noodles - super flavorful and well-sauced. Biggest disappointment was how expensive this truck is. For six dumplings and a plate of noodles to-go, we paid nearly $40. This is probably the most expensive place I have ever bought dumplings and noodles. Overall, the food is delicious, and I would love to eat it again. But that high price point definitely would have me reconsidering my options if I want to pay that much for two items next time.

Richard C.

Yelp
Tried, regret and never again. I told myself it was expected coming from a food truck to ease the disappointment. I wasted about 70 dollars on a handful of food on their menu and this 1-star review could've been avoided if just the scallion pancakes were at least decent! I got it and it was paper thin! Felt like I was biting into a chip every bite. Do better guys
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Nalini B.

Yelp
Tried them at a KCRW Summer Nights event at the Autry. Food was expensive and the wait was 25 minutes. By the time, I got the dumplings and noodles, they were luke warm. Very disorganized...calling my number but said no it wasn't ready. Ran out of forks and chopsticks. Have to add, price also.
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Michelle C.

Yelp
Great service and amazing dumplings!!! I definitely will come back over to this food truck again when I get the chance to!!!! Five stars is exactly my total rating!!! Thank you guys so much for everything!!!!

Anna B.

Yelp
Overpriced $20 for 6 dumplings. Long wait 30+min. Dough is too thick. They don't have prices listed or portion sizes so you get to the front and have to ask questions but are also starving so you order some and have sticker shock then end up with dumplings that are not super tasty and hard to bite through.
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Jake L.

Yelp
Has the vegan dumplings at Floatfest and they were really good. No idea how much they cost.
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James F.

Yelp
So I went here during the SFV pride event and they had a food truck there. Honestly i was greatly disappointed. The dumplings were too thick and doughy and for the size of the dumplings, it did not have much meat inside. The other part is for six dumplings up to $17 dollars is outrageous. If the dumplings had more meat it would have been okay. I also had the which I think is called the five spice noodles and that was unappetizing because the flavor was too garlicy and sour. That specific flavor was overpowering everything else about the noodles. I don't remember the specifics of the price of it but I think it is close or around $15.
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Maricela C.

Yelp
The food is amazing!!!!!!!!!! they arrived to an event that rescues dogs and cats and the food. This company provided was outstanding. I had a rainbow plate with three different dumplings and spicy noodles. Let me tell you it was amazing. I am a fan!Thank you so much for the delicious meal and for going over to PetSpace! The gentleman that worked there was so kind and they played fantastic music on the loudspeakers of the truck. Overall, it was a great day. !
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Linh Y.

Yelp
My good friend and I were at the Huntington Library (HL) for their 2022 Chinese Festival celebration this past Saturday 02/05/2022. This was my first time attending such event at HL since I've had its membership on 09/25/2020. Can't believe it will be two years since becoming a member. Time sure flies when we're having fun. =) Anyway, back to this review... there were a lot of people. It was very festive. A handful of food trucks were present. We chose Dina's Dumpling because it was the only one we saw closest to us. The other food trucks were hiding elsewhere LOL. It was my friend's birthday weekend and I wanted to treat her lunch... what a perfect occasion to celebrate my friend's birthday. We ordered the 10 pieces chicken dumpling, 10 pieces vegan dumpling, scallion pancake, 5 spice noodles, 1 coke, 1 hibiscus lemonade, and 2 bottled waters. It was more than enough food for 2 people. =) Dumpling skin was thicker than what I'm used to eating. The chicken filling was okay. I was slightly disappointed with the veggie dumpling though... it lacked flavor. Maybe I should have gotten the shrimp dumpling... I love shrimp! The star of the meal was the scallion pancake... delish... this is a keeper! The noodles weren't bad at all... decent, but not as spicy as I thought it would be. I didn't drink the coke, but hopefully, Coke did it's job LOL. As for the hibiscus lemonade, very refreshing! I didn't care for the Arrowhead water brand, but wanted to make sure we had water with us throughout our visit. At the end of our meal, we ended up having leftovers LOL... 11 dumplings and half noodles. We took down everything else. Staff was pleasant, but the speed of service could have been better. There were 5 or maybe even 6 people behind us and they got their order before we did... I was like... what the heck LOL! I know we ordered a lot of food, but still. They said the vegan dumpling take a little bit longer... I'm like they should have taken lesser time... they're just veggies LOL. Anyway, we waited patiently for our food. We were grateful they were there for the HL guests. Prices were a tad steep, but hey, they brought the food to us so we can't complain too much LOL. Not sure where Dina's Dumpling will be next on their food truck traveling journey. Give them a try should you see them the next time you're on the road. Happy Dumpling!
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Tina H.

Yelp
Dina's dumplings was parked @ the Brewology beer fest. Decided to try their rainbow dumplings and hibiscus drink. Both were a total let down:( Dumplings had zero flavor and were just plain gross. Hibiscus drink wasn't good either. So sad I wasted money :( I had never met a dumpling I didn't like, but I did now! Yuck!
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A. m.

Yelp
I regret having to leave this review, but I ordered frozen dumplings over a week ago (paid too...I thought they were delicious when I had them at a catered event) but have not been able to receive them, no clear communication on where to pick up. When I went to the address on my contact message, I found an empty truck lot. Honestly I feel that this is super shady business practice and I now feel scammed. I am now asking for a refund but until then, not sure this is a trustworthy business and cannot recommend. I called the number listed here and mailbox is full, no answer. DO NOT ORDER ONLINE until Dina can figure out a legit system. I'm sad bc I really want to support this business.
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Shelley D.

Yelp
They were at Asia Pacific Museum and I tried the scallion pancakes and the shrimp and pork dumplings. The menu wasn't up to date with their prices, so that's why I'm docking a star. The food was good, I liked all of the sauces that came with each dish. The dishes are pretty hearty, so in retrospect I could have just had the 6 dumplings, or the scallion pancakes. After eating both I was stuffed so definitely bring a friend if you're going to do both.
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Judy G.

Yelp
Dina's dumpling was at the Vegan Exchange LA in North Hollywood. We tried their hibiscus lemonade, large vegan dumpling a small order of their 5 spiced noodles. The vegan dumplings really good! Make sure you dip it in the chili oil!! I was highly disappointed in the five spiced noodles because it wasn't as advertised. They have pictures of their food posted on the food truck and it shows the thick squiggly photos (that was taken 2 years ago!!!) but we got regular chow mein noodle and it tasted like Panda Express noodles and I feel jipped. They needa update their pictures because it's honestly deceiving. :( Their hibiscus carbonated lemonade was refreshing except the paper straw made it hard to drink from after a few sips.
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Jennifer B.

Yelp
My company had a Lunar New Year party and asked Dina's Dumplings to be a part of it. They were such a big hit! One of the most important things was to have vegetarian and vegan options for our employees. WOW did they come through for us. They had quite a few options for us to choose from when planning the menu and we went with a 3-dumpling plate with one side for 150 employees. We ended up picking 2 meat dumplings, one vegan dumpling, and then 2 vegan sides. The two top items that our employees raved about was their vegan five spice noodles and the pork dumplings. That just happens to be what I ended up choosing for myself so I definitely agreed with our employees feedback. Their food was so good and tasted so fresh that it was the perfect compliment to our party. Everyone that was a part of Dina's team was so nice and very professional. I cannot recommend them enough to other companies looking to have a food truck at one of their events.

Jack N.

Yelp
Had Dina's dumplings at wedding reception last night--it was awful!!! Never had dumplings this bad. Dough was way too thick & tough, especially the pan fried ones. Fillings were tasteless & just plain salty. I would NOT recommend.......

Joseph L.

Yelp
Waited 35 minutes for an order of four pork buns, and then was served four red bean buns instead. When I went to exchange for what I ordered, I was told that they'd "brought the wrong bags" and had no pork buns for sale. They tried to get me to accept pork dumplings instead, but I wasn't going to wait another 35 minutes. I would never order from here again.
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Violet S.

Yelp
The Dina's Dumpling food truck came to an event at Calarts last week, and I'm so glad they did!! I ordered the pork dumplings (6) the first time I came by and I really enjoyed the filling- it was flavorful and there was a big container of chili oil that I added which sent the dish over the top! I came back later with a friend and got the hibiscus lemonade and the noodle dish. The lemonade was so delicious, I could have had another one for sure!! The noodle dish wasn't spicy but was still very flavorful, and I really appreciated being able to add chili oil to my orders. All in all a great spot and I'd definitely recommend checking it out!!
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Leslie C.

Yelp
Delicious dumplings and sauces. I had the rainbow dumplings (which let me try pork, chicken, beef and vegan). All delicious! I enjoyed the Dan dan noodles too--perfect cool dish for a hot day, and the peanut sauce is tasty and the right amount tossed in. Very friendly staff and I could order ahead. It was ready very quickly and I'm glad I finally got to try this truck.

Meileen S.

Yelp
Fantastic Dumplings! I ordered the vegetarian ones. Delicious! They were at my daughter's school carnival at Birney Elementary in Redondo Beach., and the best tasting food truck present. The texture of the dumplings was perfect. The filling was juicy and flavorful. Enjoyed their side sauce. I sent my daughter to get more and it was too late. I certainly hope I run into their food truck again.
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Jeff B.

Yelp
(Dined 09/14/19 SA @ 7:30pm): Such darling dumplings Dina had! I recently enjoyed a viewing of "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" during an Eat See Hear event at Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall when I ascended upon Dina's Dumpling Food Truck. Although I frequently attended, worked, or volunteered at the myriad of year-around events throughout Southern California, this was the first time I've ever seen this road restaurant and strangely attracted to the Pepto-Bismol colored truck. Would I need to drown myself in a bottle of this after I downed some dumplings!? QUICK BIO "Dina's Dumpling is a colorful addition to Los Angeles' food truck scene. Not only is it a bright pink truck, it's also carting around brightly colored dumplings for your enjoyment. But don't let the color deter you. Instead, be drawn into a hue of good food, coming to a curb near you. At Dina's Dumpling, you're getting dumplings that are set apart from the rest. Sure, in color, but also in authenticity, as these dumplings are made from traditional preparation methods passed down over generations. Modernized, too. It's no wonder they're calling themselves a modern Chinese food truck, cruising the streets of Pasadena in style. From pork, shrimp, and beef stuffed with ginger and green onion to a vegan variation stuff with such goodies as shiitake mushrooms and organic spinach, there's a world of flavor at your fingertips." PURCHASE Hibiscus Ice Tea & 6-Piece Shrimp Dumplings ($5.00 + $12.00): The hibiscus ice tea was slightly sweet and really refreshing on this hot day; boba would've made it even better! Filled with plump shrimp, ginger, and something else I couldn't recall on a lazy bed of red cabbage, the wrapping was thick and held everything together well. Each piece was a mouthful and left a smile on my face https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=F2XjiSgNBsnlMx9akR59gA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE I dealt with one individual - a young friendly female who quickly took my order, shortly after handed me my drink, and then received my food in barely five minutes! Excellent efficiency and speed! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever the event was held. I went Metro on the Gold Line to Memorial Park for a short couple blocks walk. Otherwise, the venue was at Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall which had plenty of surrounding metered, timed, and eventual free parking (after 5pm) around the entire place. Another option was to hire a driving service like a taxi, Lyft, or Uber. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Your standard self-sufficient food truck with exterior menus https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=3_DBuHnalzv7vfJA9_rtBw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, order and pick up windows, an area for condiments, napkins, and utensils, no designated seating area, and natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while electric street and truck lighting glowed at night. There were no TVs nor background music https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=armMz9dyKaSfZ87S-PrXXg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Dina's Dumpling Food Truck was a nice treat (I really liked the hibiscus ice tea) and would consider them again. However, the menu was considerably limited to only five types of dumplings, a couple sides, and a handful of drinks. In addition, the prices were food truck standard if not a tad higher, so no deals here ($2/dumpling in this case). I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $17.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS
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Rachel S.

Yelp
I was excited to see Dina's at Vegan NoHo Sunday, now known as Vegan Exchange LA. I just got the small plate of dumplings because I was already filled up on food, 4 pc for $11. Pricey, but not in comparison to any other trucks, tents, or stands at Exchange. The presentation is beautiful, and the cabbage and veggie filled dumpling hit the spot. I'd like to go back to try their Five Spice noodles. Love their aesthetic!
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Arcadia W.

Yelp
The only time I don't mind getting "dumped" lol corny right? Dina's Dumplings Food Truck came to my job!! Yayyy!!!! From previous yelp reviews I already knew I wanted to try the famous rainbow dumplings and they did not disappoint! The beautiful colors of the and smell of the dumplings had me dying to dig in! I sampled the vegan, pork, chicken and beef dumplings and each one had it's own taste. All of them were amazing. They had sauces you could help yourself to for dipping and it was great. Sort of spicy and flavorful. They most certainly are on to something and have great customer service!
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John O.

Yelp
tried them in irvine at a company catering which is something that the company does weekly for its employees--a very nice touch. had their pork dumplings and their scallion pancakes, and it was very tasty. it was very impressive that they were able to serve high quality food quickly and i can see why they are a popular truck in los angeles. for something different than burgers, pizza, tacos and BBQ, give dina's a shot. it's a nice change and something you don't find on a food truck often.
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Kristen D.

Yelp
really good and tasty. The pork buns were a bit for me. I got the rainbow dumplings and so wish I paid more attention to which was which but so just ate them all because they were so good :)
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Nadia S.

Yelp
Tried these at a food truck at an event. They were just okay and needed a bit more flavor. Ordered a few items from here. I think there is potential but food needs more flavor.
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Sarah L.

Yelp
Ordered the Five Spice Noodles from Dina's Dumplings at the Science Center after the Beer Fest and was sooo excited because I love noodles after a night of drinking. I saw the picture of the thick squiggly noodles on their truck and knew exactly what I wanted to order. When my order came out, it looked absolutely nothing like what they advertised. The noodles were dry, flavorless, and had like 5 tiny pieces of bell peppers or something. I shared it with 4 other people and everyone thought it sucked. Save your money and go home and make instant noodles at home. Trust me, it'll be much more satisfying than this place. False advertisement. So disappointing.
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Gabby K.

Yelp
Nothing dumpy about these dumplings! All I have to say is I SEE YOU DINA and your delicious dumpling treats. I had the pleasure of being a plus 1 to the street cinema yelp perk event and my eyes gravitated to the hard to miss pink truck. I have to admit 1/2 of me only wanted it because the truck was cute and pink, kuddos to whosever idea that was , it worked on me (LOL). Anywhos once I was past the superficial part, their dumpling choices had me wanting more! My eyes immediately fixed them selves on the vegan dumplings, but then my heart was torn I also wanted the shrimp ones. Dilemma.... sure was not! I was able to get 1/2 and 1/2 but only the 10 piece order, but it's ok, to be honest I wouldn't have ordered a measly 7 anyways. I ordered a 10 1/2 and 1/2, which was a very reasonable $10 (without gratuity), given a number and waited. Once order #12 was up I was stuffing my face with these amazing, fresh, savory, delectable dumplings. I'm not a vegan, but HOLY MOLY the vegan dumplings were outstanding! I love the freshness of the veggies! The sauces all pared wonderfully and a 10 piece order was perfect for 1, you can definitely share but wouldn't want to!
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Trina S.

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We attended Halloween event (Let It Glow) in Irvine last night. There were several food trucks available. My son snd I decided to get Dumplings. It my son's favorite. We were disappointed. The filling is bland. The wrapper is thick and its sticky. Its hard to separate them. Its also ridiculously overpriced. $21 for 10 pcs of bland dumplings.
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Christine S.

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Found this dumpling food truck at the "San Gabriel dumpling and beer fest." It was my favorite truck there, by far. Tried the beef, shrimp and pork dumplings. All steamed and not greasy like some of the other fried ones. Came with a variety of three delicious sauces. One was like a ponzu soy dipping sauce. Another was a sesame creamy sauce. The third was a chili oil sauce. All very good but the brown soy dipping sauce was my favorite. Stuffings were all so good. Fresh ingredients. Lots of green onions and leeks. Dumplings came on a bed of cabbage slaw!
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Joshua C.

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I very much enjoyed these dumplings! The location is very easy to find and you can spot them right away due to the pink colored truck. I tried the beef, pork, and vegan because they had a rainbow assortment special. 4 each for 12 dollars. If you only want one flavor then you can get 6 for 7 dollars or 10 for 10 dollars. The white one is pork, the red is beef, and the green is vegan. I love the special colors. It comes with two sauces. I believe based on which one you get you get different kinds of sauces. So either you get a peanut based sauce or a soy sauce. You can also get a chili sauce on the side. The pork and beef ones were very juicy, so be careful when you're eating it or else you'll get it all over the place. The vegan one is full of crunchy, yummy veggies, and as a person who loves meat, it was definitely still tasty. The only reason why I didn't give it five stars was because it took awhile to get my dumplings. It probably took 15-20 minutes.

Cody T.

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I have bought from Dina's before multiple times and really enjoyed their food at various events. But then on 3/5/2024 I ordered $100 worth of food on their own website and went to pick up at the spot they said the truck is and... it was just not there. They didn't answer the phone, couldn't reach them on multiple platforms, no response at all. To my money and just made it disappear. Very disappointing. Would not recommend.

Kristin R.

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So. Yummy. So so flavorful and tasty and VEGAN! Noodles are chewy and flavorful too. The nice new space with outdoor seating at their South Lake Ave location in Pasadena. Go try it out!
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Doreen M.

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I dunno how she makes the simple cucumber salad or the dumplings, but everything was so divine, fresh, simple, and tasty. I aspire to learn how to cook like this. It looks so plain, but the subtle burst of flavors and combos of tastes and textures is awing. Would definitely eat from here again!!!
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Farah B.

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Oh wow!!! Their truck came to my work today and it was the first time I have tried it. I had the chicken dumplings with noodles and cucumber salad. I am still dreaming of it. I wish they had a store near me. But I will go to Pasadena to pick some up. Just delicious high quality fantastic food.
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Ryan L.

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I am not that impressed with Dina's Dumplings. I rarely give negative reviews but after 2 seperate visits I feel that the dumplings are mediocre and overcooked on the bottom. Dina tries to aim for an 'artistic' spin on dumplings but the end-result is unappealing, despite dumplings in general being one of my favorite foods. Dina's other menu items, like the noodles and drinks, are also substandard and bland. For better dumplings in the Pasadena area, Mason's in the Kitchen United Mix is a superior choice. For better 'artistic' dumplings, Ms Chi in Culver City is a superior choice.
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Lauren A.

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I've had Dina's dumplings about 3x times now, but the last time was no good. We were at Pasadena Art Night and the truck was the busiest I'd ever seen it. Still not an excuse to compensate on quality. I got vegan dumplings. I'm extremely picky with meat and eat it once per week at most (thank goodness I'm not vegan or this would've been a larger issue). 1st dumpling, delicious. 2nd dumpling, unwanted rubbery substance. Looked like a large piece of pulled pork or chicken, but it was entirely inedible. I was disturbed but continued. 3rd dumpling, another unwanted rubbery item in my dumpling. This time, looked like dark meat, but still, inedible. I returned the dumplings to the truck and they first denied it before realizing it was meat. If the meat was edible I would've been fine with it. But it was very disturbing and still unknown what that was. They refunded me, but I'm not happy because I won't be able to eat here again for a while.
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Tiff M.

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Bright pink dumpling food truck! Count me in! Dina's dumplings serves up wonderful dumplings with generous meat and nicely fried skins. It was a nice touch for different meats they come in different color skins. I tried the beef and pork, both were juicy and delicious! My friends raved about the vegan dumplings! PS, they have chili sauce and black vinegar - jar fulls for guests to load up on! The one downside is that these dumplings are on the pricier end, but pretty standard for LA. Hopefully can come back next time to try the other dumplings and noodle dishes.
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Sarah K.

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I got the dumplings combo here. There were a few issues with my food. The chicken dumplings were disgusting. After I bit into one, I had to spit it out. It had a squeaky bite to it like it was raw, and looked very pink/completely undercooked. At first I wondered if it was the vegan/beet dumpling, but then I found one of those and verified that the one in question was definitely chicken. Yuck. The vegan one did not taste good to me at all. The beef ones were good. The pork ones, similar to the chicken, had an undercooked taste and look. At the end of the meal, I had not been able to each much and had ripped apart most of the dumpling to inspect if they were edible. Bad experience, will not return.
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Kevin C.

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Absolutely love these dumplings. I discovered them probably over a year ago and it was funny because my daughter recognize the owner as she formally was her Chinese teacher. We enjoyed them outside of target one day during lunch time. What's great is they have multiple flavors and they are made to order so they're very fresh. They ended up catering a birthday party for us and it was fantastic. It was the hit of the party and people to this day ask about dumplings want to come to our house. They were the only vegetarian dumplings I've never actually enjoyed, I think they are actually vegan. They also have beef and pork and shrimp. I'm not sure where they permanently operate but I know they are around Pasadena and The San Gabriel Valley. As I'm writing this review my daughter wants to chime in as well. " everybody can have Dina's Dumplings and they're like made fresh" - Sierra Cressey Age 6 1/2 In closing they are very fresh an affordable with really authentic and diverse flavors. I'll post a few pictures of the truck catering.
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Molly M.

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Vegan dumplings and hibiscus lemonade were so delicious. Found them at the Christmas Tree Lane lighting ceremony and will definitely look for them to eat those dumplings again.
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Simon L.

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Tried Dina's Dumplings at Street Food Cinema, and the food was excellent. First, we got the rainbow dumpling plate, which included two each of the chicken, pork, beef, and veggie dumpling. All four types were super flavorful - no sauce required - but the beef ones were especially good. Different people have different dumpling preferences, but these are really hearty dumplings with thicker, more substantial wrappers, which are really good when done right - as they do here. We also got a side of cucumbers, which were simple but refreshing, with just the right mix of sweetness and acidity. Overall, we were big fans, and now I'll have to go on their website and order some frozen dumplings to make at home!
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Joshua S.

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So there I was standing across the street from this suspicious looking PINK VAN with the words "Dina's Dumpling" tattooed on the side. The sight invoked some primordial reaction where my mouth began salivating and my mind wondered into a dreamstate of what the perfect dumpling would taste like? While I waited for a friend to snag burgers, the urge and desire to taste one of these dumplings slowly simmered and marinated itself on my tongue. So I did what any hungry human being would do....I yelped it. "5 stars, great flavors, awesome prices, only 4/5 stars due to wait". Hmm, there was no line....and then there was 1 - me. I ended up going for the rainbow combo (2 of each flavor), snapped a pic, and devoured them like an unvaccinated, rabid beast. I'm giving them 5 stars for texture, flavors, no wait, and tons of smiley staff.
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Lena K.

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Ordered online for in-person pick up at a secret location, how exciting! I got a free book bag with my order and it's so awesome! The man I picked up from was very kind and we discussed different ways to prep the raw uncooked dumplings I ordered. I ordered the half n half, half chicken and half shrimp, and a large dumpling sauce, and a large peanut sauce. I followed the instructions on the included sheet and made my dinner! Best. DUMPLINGS. EVER. BEST. DIPPING SAUCE. AND BEST. PEANUT SAUCE. I had been asking for them to vend in Pasadena since they're based in Pasadena and I live in Pasadena but during normal operations, they're always so far away like in Culver City! I hope they work out the permitting issues because I know the city of Pasadena can be extra strict. Thank you, thank you, and THANK YOU!
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martin p.

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Plump, quality, mmmm! Best veggie dumpling out there (they're vegan!) And you can fill your freezer with your favorites. Big fan!
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Isabella L.

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My friend and I ordered the scallion pancakes and the six piece chicken dumplings and it came to about $27. Overpriced and the food was not very good. The service was quick, though.
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Sterling L.

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Wow! One of the best dumplings I've ever stuck in my mouth, and better stick the whole thing in your mouth before you bite down or ware a bib. They are so juicy inside the dumpling juice shoots out like a jet if you don't! Amazing! I mixed a 10 pice order of beef with shrimp and wow they were good! If I wanted to be piggy I could of eaten another 10 just because they were. Dina's Dumpling Truck world get a Sixth Star if it had a sit down with a nice location. Tuesday-Friday behind Cannaberry Records starting at 11:30 AM.