Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon

Delicious food- noodle soups and dumplings. We enjoyed a wide selection of the menu, as well as a warm jasmine tea. Service was mediocre, table was sticky and not cleaned well when we arrived.. but they seem quite busy on the weekends. I would come back again!

I’m so, so happy to be back at the Chinese restaurant! We had Chicken Chow Mein, Wonton Soup, Pork Dumplings, and Honey Glazed Shrimp with rice. The flavors were just right, not too salty, but rich and full of that delicious Asian seasoning. The servers were great, the restaurant is gorgeous, and parking was easy. Loved it!

Came here after recently seeing this restaurant acclaimed on Instagram as maybe the best dumpling place in San Diego. The parking situation is a little anticlimactic but is basically the same in this Convoy Street culinary district. Really liked the interior design and service. I appreciate the wide variety of draft beer options. Good amount of food options. Deluxe chow mein was very good. Ordered "Hot Oil Wontons" per our server's recommendation since they didn't have Shumai and that's my wife's go-to; I liked it but she didn't as much. Won Ton Soup was good too. Regarding the soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), I've had them in multiple places and thought these were just okay (my fave in SD are from Hi Dumplings, and favorite overall from Hang Ah Dim Sum in Santa Rosa, CA). Would come back for the experience, come with friends, and to try more food.

It was a great experience, especially if you go in before the dinner rush. The best recommendations I can offer are dumplings, and the vegetarian options are really worth trying they have so much flavor. The atmosphere is very asain and western great color scheme of red. Parking is difficult to find after 7pm their is a parking complex next to the restaurant but it cost you almost $20 for 6hrs and almost $10 for 2hrs. It's worth trying, and for dessert, you can walk the same plaza for Boba, ice cream, shaved ice treat, and waffle treat.

Best soup dumplings I have ever had. High pace yet cozy environment, louder atmosphere, all the staff were accommodating. It gets busy during dinner time but it’s worth the wait. Can’t go wrong with any food or drink you choose.

Great atmosphere and service and wonderful food. We ordered hot and sour soup, dumplings and Kung Pao sea bass. It was all delicious. We will definitely be back.

Very delicious and not full of vegetable fillers like so many other places. Good size portion and the right level of heat. They were also super quick. Took less than 10 minutes to get my order.

Experienced a delightful dining experience. Arrived at 6:45, and the wait time was less than 15 minutes. We ordered four entrées, which included mouthwatering orange chicken, succulent honey glazed shrimp, flavorful vegetable fried rice, and savory shrimp chow mein. My husband and son started digging into the fried rice before I could take a picture. There was more than enough food to satisfy the three of us, and we even had leftovers to take home. They also have an excellent and extensive whiskey collection. 

Had the XLB dumplings, veggie dumplings, and veggie spring rolls. XLB were great with the szechuan hot sauce. The veggie dumplings were a bit bland. The spring rolls were very good, crispy and flavorful. If they used the spring roll filling in the veggie dumplings, they would have been more flavorful. Additionally, they have a solid beer list! Overall, great experience and service with solid food that I think is worth a try.

Whenever we're craving some delicious Xiao Long Bao, my husband and I always head down to Dumpling Inn. Their soup dumplings are juicy, flavorful, easy to peel off the parchment paper (which you know, matters). My mouth is watering just thinking about it again. We also enjoy the Chinese Sausage Fried Rice which is just enough for about 3 adults and is so delicious. The flavorful eggs, the sweet chinese sausage, it just served as the perfect delicious side to a meat or vegetable entree. Speaking of which, we also order the Honey Walnut Shrimp. The sweet creaminess is a nice compliment to the crunchy breading, and the thick, meatiness of the shrimp itself. The ambiance is a marriage between a modern western saloon mixed with old, traditional asian vibes. It truly feels like a place for anyone and everyone. But I think aside from the delicious food, the best part of our most recent visit was the impeccable service. Our server was Jimmy. He clearly had his job cut out for him even at 4:30pm in the afternoon as almost half the restaurant was booked and he appeared to be the only server. He was quick, efficient, and friendly. He didn't talk too much, or make insincere small stalk, he said what was needed, and delivered everything quickly. He pre-bussed, he refilled all our sodas everytime they were halfway full (or halfway empty), and he didn't bug us by constantly checking on us while simultaneously making sure we had everything we needed at any time. He was truly amazing and we were so happy to tip him 25%. I wish more places had servers like Jimmy, and hopefully when you do dine in, he is your server as well. Because it's not just about the food, it's about the service. And we will definitely be back soon!!

Dumpling Inn is located in the heart of Convoy, so you already know parking is going to be a hassle. The restaurant is in the same parking lot as the Kura revolving sushi spot, which is always still pretty busy. We asked the waitress and she stated the parking is FREE as long as you're under 2 hours. There's even a small 2 story parking garage on the Dagget Street side. There was about 10 of us and before 11:30AM on a Friday they were able to accommodate us without any issues. The XLB and noodles were awesome, the staff was great and even added a table and chairs to fit our group. Great food and great service, will come back again.

The four of us were ushered to our seats and served water within moments of our arrival. We had expected a wait because the restaurant was busy. We ordered the curry beef fried dumplings for appetizer -- it was good. We had orange chicken, kung pao fish, and special crispy noodles with chicken, shrimp, and squid. We ate every last bite of these deliciously prepared generous dishes. We enjoyed the ambience and attentive server so much we will be back.

I'd like to consider myself an orange chicken connoisseur (not really "Chinese", I know), and have based every orange chicken review off of dumpling inn's fantastic orange chicken and will for the rest of my life. By far one of the BEST Chinese restaurants in California and maybe the Country. Can't go wrong with pretty much any dish here minus the cold appetizers, have only tried the cucumbers. I drive down from oc now just to eat here, and recommend everyone try if you're looking for a great Chinese place in sd

The food here is excellent. Today we are getting ducks. They do such a great job with it. You can get it in a suit or on the side. Service is always on top of it. a little loud, but that's OK.

From the moment you walk in, you're hit with a fun, vibrant atmosphere that feels like a Chinese saloon. The hanging lanterns, intricate wooden latticework, and carved panels set the tone, while the painted landscape walls and open space are an extra added aesthetic that makes it really immersive. Feels like a quick trip to Asia without leaving San Diego. The pan-fried potstickers are so good that we had to order two servings. They're crispy, savory, and absolutely packed with flavor. If you're a fan of soup dumplings, their Xiao Long Bao is definitely worth a try too. They had just the right amount of broth inside to make each bite a delight. Whether you're coming for a casual night out or just craving great dumplings, Dumpling Inn never disappoints. It's always a good time, and the fun, transportive vibe really adds to the whole experience.

First time at the Dumpling Inn, and absolutely will not be the last! Service was on point, and very friendly! We had a mai tai each, and although us San Diegans are spoiled with Bali Hai, this was a pretty tasty runner up! We had the War Wonton soup, Chinese sausage fried rice, and soup dumplings. All of them I would highly recommended and would get again. I definitely saw some dishes on other people's tables that I want to get next time, so we'll be making our return soon!

Was craving xiao long bao so i came here with a friend. We got the scallion beef stir fry, xiao long bao, beef curry dumplings, and the delux chow mein. The beef curry dumplings were just okay but had great flavor. The scallion beef was tender and flavorful. The chow mein was fairly good too, not too greasy. The xiao long bao totally hit the spot tho. Service was fast and attentive, restaurant is cute and well themed. I'd come back!!

We first found this place during Covid trying to find restaurants that served food outside and at the time, it was one of the few high-quality Chinese food, restaurants that would accommodate. After we went one time, we were hooked. This place has an awesome bar with great drinks, amazing dumplings, obviously, and everything you order is so fresh and amazing. We always get the house made noodles and at least three or four orders of dumplings in all different flavors. The service is awesome and you will definitely leave with a full stomach. Maybe even too full of a stomach to be honest. Definitely give it a shot if you are in the area. No need to feel like you are being adventurous because everything is straightforward. Awesome Chinese food.

So many reviews and was so disappointing. Came on a grad weekend Sunday morning because DTF had a 2 hr wait. This place had no wait at opening. The hostess was rude to our party. The place has a saloon ambience which is unique. The xlb had zero soup in it. A soup dumpling; with no broth inside. The meat wasn't that well seasoned either. The duck was nothing to write home about. Kinda greasy and bland. The walnut shrimp was standard, adjacent to Panda Express quality. The green beans were undercooked, which was my first time experiencing at an asian restaurant. Overall ok prices, ok service, pretty subpar food. Don't ever plan on coming again. I honestly think panda express is better than this which says A LOT

Food ok Service : ok Ambiance : Have you ever watched Warriors ? ( I love that show!) It's like that, old school Chinese western saloon Was nearby and always wanted to try this place. Seemed very popular said it was a 20/30 min wait. Got seated within 5 minutes. Very busy. Food was ok it was missing oyster sauce or something. Cool dining area. Parking structure in the back paid $6.90 for 2 hours. I don't think I'll come back.

Today we ordered Pan fried pot stickers. It is one of their best things besides the dumplings. We also ordered a half order of duck. The duck is big enough for three people. The service is always excellent here. Ambiance a little loud but it's OK because the food is so great.

The food at Dumpling Inn is always hit. Everything dish they make is high quality, fresh, delicious, and the pricing is fairly reasonable. The ambiance and decor of the establishment is really nice, and place is clean. We went on a Sunday and ordered the wor won ton soup, fried rice, XL dumplings, Shrimp lo mein, and walnut shrimp, and everything was absolutely delicious. The walnut shrimp and won ton soup are the best I've ever had!The service wasn't bad but when we asked for extra bowls, the woman seemed irritated. We also didn't see our server very often but often enough to have our waters refilled consistently. Overall a great establishment that has earned its great reputation!

The saloon style of the interior is definitely different than any Chinese restaurant I've been to. There is a bar in the center of the restaurant that also seats patrons, tvs surrounding the seating area. Benches and tables make for a casual dining experience. Staff is very attentive, waters were always filled. Food came out fast, steaming hot, but was just average tasting and expected portions.

Definitely a favorite of mine! The xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are supreme, followed by any of their dumplings really. Pot stickers (boiled or pan fried) are delicious, coming in orders of 6-10 pieces, depending. The other entrees are very good too - cucumber salad, Szechuan mushrooms, orange chicken (very very good), chow mein, honey walnut shrimp, etc. They all come family style, so easily shareable between 2-3 people no problem. The drinks are very very good too. Handcrafted cocktails w/ Japanese whiskey or a craft beer selection. My favorite is the Kentucky Cream Vanilla Ale (not the bourbon, vanilla) - formal request to bring this one back please!! My only "complaint" would be that their days/hours of operation be more accessible - opened on Mondays & later in general, but other than that, love this small family owned business!

My buddy has raved about this place to me for a couple years now. It seemed anytime we got to talking about food or cocktails, he would bring up how great Dumpling Inn is. From their drinks, to their food, he assured me that we'd go someday and we finally made that happen last night. After wrapping up at another bar, we were faced with the question of what to get for dinner. As soon as I heard the name "Dumpling Inn", I jumped at the opportunity to finally get to try this establishment. We made our way down Convoy and entered Dumpling Inn. As luck would have it there were four seats at the bar so we had a seat and got situated. We were waited on by Shawn and Morgan while seated at the bar. They gave us menus, a caddy with soy sauce, vinegar and chili sauce and asked us if they could get anything started for us. Both Shawn and Morgan were very attentive and friendly and engaged in conversation with us throughout the evening. For drinks I had an old fashioned as did my fiancée and my buddy had a manhattan while his wife I believe had a martini. For food, I decided it be best for my friend to order the food since he has not only a culinary background and great taste, but also because he's been here so many times before. We had noodles with chicken and steak, orange chicken, pork and chive dumplings and soup dumplings. Everything that was served to us was amazing and I might even go on record when saying it was probably the best Chinese food I'd ever had. I'd never had soup dumplings before so that was a real treat to get to experience. As our evening was winding down and as they were getting closer to closing time we ordered our last cocktails and finished our food. Despite the staff getting ready to close, they at no point rushed us to leave. My experience at Dumpling Inn was everything that I hoped it would be and at no point did it fall short of everything I had heard about it from our friends. It would definitely be worth the drive to me to come here again.

The general decor and vibe of this place is really nice. The bustle and the murmur filled room feels like youre transported from San Diego to some part of Asia. Xiaolongbao - 3/5 Some of them stuck to the bottom and leaked which kinda beats the point of a soup dumpling. It was flavourful though. Pork Potstickers - 4/5 Good char. Succulent filling. Lamb Chow mein - 5/5 This was just excellent. The lamb, the overall flavour all were good. Shrimp Chicken Chive Boiled dumplings 4/5 This was good, but needs a dip/sauce. The szechuan sauce/Spciy soup perfectly elevated this. Spicy soup - This is just $3 and its awesome. Its not as spicy as it looks and its a perfect thing to dip the dumplings into! Their drinks were also good. Tried the Singapore Sling and an Old Fashioned.

I've always seen this place packed. For good reason too. Everything I had here was delicious. XLB order comes with 10, and some ginger on top. I like to put it in my soy sauce vinegar chili oil mix. The sautéed Chinese greens were delicious. The deluxe fried rice was good. Not the greatest fried rice I've had, but still good. I docked a star only because it was really hard to get the attention of the servers. They kept zooming by, because it's so busy in there, so I get it. But it took me awhile to get some chili oil, because I couldn't get any of their attention. They had the dragons and fireworks showing for lunar new year. The dragons came around and it was super cool. I really enjoyed this place, and would come back again. Location is in convoy, luckily next to the little parking garage so it's not too hard to find parking.

I've been coming to Dumpling Inn when they were at their tiny previous location. Mostly solid menu with the dumplings being standout. We like the Scallion Lamb and dumplings in spicy broth. Jelly fish salad is a fun try if you've never had it

Not sure what's going on here but the quality of the food is going downhill , i fist started coming to dumpling in when it was in the corner and had like 7 tables and it was so delicious , i ordered the 3 ingredient spicy soup the noodles a dish i always order and it's usually just packed with flavor , not today it's was so flavorless - disappointing for sure as was the order of pork and chive dumpling and their most famous x l b, and the hot and sour taste like water w pepper. Disappointed and sad for this place it used to be so good .

I really like it here their XLB is good but I also like their garlic green beans, thicccck homemade noodles, their honey shrimp (bomb), their soups Yummy in my tummy

Can you say good size portions? That's what we got when we ordered for four . We just grabbed and passed the plates along . The diced cashew chicken was so good . Had dumplings with the delicious hot sauce and vinegar and a side of rice Decided to grab a drink from the bar , something light with ginger beer ( mule in a china shop) The service was super fast and they brought plates out in a flash . They kept checking on our table to see if we needed anything . We will be going back for more . Make sure you check times before making a visit . Hours vary

Oh yeah, give this place a try. My team love to order their food at least once a week. This is the spot. You won't be disappointed

Recommended by friends, we recently tried the Dumpling Inn in Convoy. I'd say it was pretty good, not great. I liked the ambiance/decor and bar area looked fun (sat in dining area). We like the food- ordering several items off the Yelp recommended list- and enjoyed them all. Service was pretty good too.

Still one of my favorite place for some good ole Chinese food. I like the XLB, pork potstickers, the special chow mein with their home made noodles. I really like their chow mein with home made noodles. That's my favorite dish. The pork potstickers are also a good favorite. Stuffed with meat!The walnut prawns wasn't too bad, a little too saucey for me, but tasted like what it should. We ate everything! They even have some sriracha left to spice things up and the chili oil.

Xiao long bao: 4/5 just warm, Not hot, appears to be pre-pared a while ago. Beef curry dumpling: 3/5 not for people who like authentic Chinese food. Maybe for people who like Americanized Chinese food Black pepper with beef: 4/5 taste is average. Price is reasonable. Services is average.

The food was really good. Everything I had was great which was the soup dumpling and the honey glazed shrimp. The prices were good and the service was impeccable. Those employees are running around and working hard. I would definitely recommend this place!

We had the pleasure of eating this evening at the Dumpling Inn. My colleague was visiting from the East Coast requested a Chinese/dumpling dinner. I picked the Dumpling Inn as I've enjoyed many lunches there in the past This evening we arrived a bit early and had our choice of seats. Service was prompt. We had our drink order taken in minutes. For our dinner, we decided to order plates to share and ordered them at a leisurely pace. All of the dishes were made to order and were well done. We especially enjoyed the soup dumplings. Prices are very reasonable. Overall a very good meal with excellent service.

Came here around 5:30pm on Sunday. We put our name and party number down and got seated around 6pm for 12-14 people. Dumpling Inn was buzzing with people--lots of group and family style dining. It's quite loud in here, everyone is talking loudly/yelling to get their conversation across. I guess you'd say it's quite lively here! Something to note: The plates on the menu aren't individual style, but more family/sharing type. They have QR codes on each table for you to view the menu. They also had physical copies although you just have to ask them for it. Some people might not know, but the cylinder tube with the green and red tape on the table is a signifier item for the waitstaff to know if you're still eating or you want them to clear the table(you're finished eating). In addition, on the table they have soy sauce and white vinegar. I thought the white vinegar was a cheap route because usually Chinese places would have black vinegar to pair with the dumplings and such. Our table ordered: - Honey Glazed Shrimp: this had a crispy coating, succulent and plump shrimp, and the glaze wasn't overly sweet. I like the little bit of spice in it! In addition, the finely shredded bed of cabbage it sat upon tasted delicious with the sauce. I highly recommend at least 2 plates of these! - Green Bean Fish with Black Bean Sauce: the fish was light and well cooked. The black bean sauce didn't feel heavy in any way and it paired nicely with the green beans. I enjoyed the crunch of the green beans and how it kept its vibrant green color. I like pairing this with white rice. - Salt & Pepper Calamari: the batter for this was a taddd thick and it didn't hold onto the salt and pepper seasoning that well. I think this would taste good with the extra sauce from the plate of honey glazed shrimp. - Filet Mignon Black Pepper Steak: this steak was so soft-- I think they velveted it quite a lot. It had more of a sweet n sour type sauce on it compared to black pepper. Not really what I was expecting and the slices of bell pepper were big and long. Personally wouldn't get it again. - XLB (Xia Long Bao): it is a pork dumpling with cabbage, green onion, and broth. The wrapping was nice and thin at the base. Sometimes they stuck to the liner in the steamer. There wasn't a whole lot of broth in the dumpling. The filling of this, wasn't my preferred. It tasted a bit too compacted and the flavor wasn't there. I'd skip this next time, but others might like it. - Wonton Soup: This had pork wonton, cabbage, snow peas, etc in it. The flavor was very lacking, but maybe it's a soup where the pork wonton holds the flavor. If you think about it, this is a nice change from the fried and spicy dishes. I liked the cabbage and the snow peas. - Spicy Pork with Eggplant in Garlic Sauce: This had great flavor. I couldn't describe it but it was delicious. Sadly it wasn't spicy and I didn't taste any garlic. The eggplant and pork were wonderfully cooked. (This is coming from someone who doesn't enjoy eggplant). I could be wrong, but it looked like there were also bamboo shoots in it. This dish pairs well with white rice. - Deluxe Fried Rice: solid plate of fried rice. Very enjoyable for everyone! - Beef Chow Mein: The noodles were well coated in the sauce and seasonings. They had great flavor and everything tasted delicious. This plate was so big, we had to bring it home! - To drink, I ordered the "Dragon's Eye" cocktail. This contains: Lychee Martini, Lychee syrup, vodka, and fresh lemon. It also included one lychee in the middle of the glass. The glass was beautiful and sophisticated. I liked the color of the drink, it was a light pink. Compared to the pictures from previous times where it was the color of clorox (vibrant blue), this color is more suitable for it. Strong vodka amount but you can still taste the lychee! The service was great! They brought the food out all at once. Make sure you make room on the table for everything. Overall, this was a great choice for family dinner! We ordered a few more things than what was mentioned, the total came around $300 something. Next time, I would try the broccoli beef and maybe mapo tofu as well.

This place is awesome. We sat at the bar and had drinks while we waited for to go food, the bartender helped us pick all the right dishes and was really cool and patient. If you're looking for a cool date night with incredible food, check this place out.

Dumpling Inn stays busy and thrives in Convoy for multiple reasons such as their bar, lots of seating for any size/ occasion, and of course their food! I do admit they seat parties faster than their service which in turn causes a wait for food items to arrive. They have a lot of staff running around so I do try to be patient. I ordered their XLB and a fried rice. The dumplings came out faster than the rice and were fresh and steamy. Majority of them had all the soup inside and lots of flavor. The fried rice was just alright, but it was almost finished since we came hungry! It was a bit difficult to enjoy our experience here because we had to flag down someone for every single thing, such as extra plates, spoons, and sauce. They also got rid of their spicy chili wontons which was devastating! I do enjoy the food from Dumpling Inn as it offers all your Chinese food staples and portrays the cuisine well.

We had an excellent experience today at Dumpling inn. We came right after they opened and they were already really busy! We got king Pao, orange chicken and some dumplings-everything tasted great and was very fresh. The ambience is nothing like Chinese, with large beer barrels, but who cares lol. We will be back!

One of our Chinese to go spots here in SD. It's always been great experience except our last visit. Ordered the following: Spicy Pork with Eggplant in Garlic Sauce - lightly spicy. Eggplant is the main dish so don't expect too much pork on it. Eggplant perfectly cooked though. Xiao Long Bao (Pork and Chive) - meat fillings and broth are deliciously rich. Walnut Shrimp - our fave dish here. Deluxe Fried Rice - it's a must to order. The amount of shrimp and meat plus the rice flavor makes us keep ordering this every time we dine in. Fried Calamari - had to returned the calamari. It's "HARD", not sure what happened this time. Previous visits wasn't like this. Need to QA the dish before serving. I am hoping this was just one of the "Chef's Out of Focus Day". Wonton Soup - piping deliciously hot soup! Arrived right before they open so we got lucky with parking. I wish our server asked us "first" before grabbing the plates since we're not done. Still recommended Chinese restaurant.

Great ambiance and good service. The food was so good that I almost forgot to snap pics before it was gone. Parking and getting a table can be a challenge so make sure you leave time and have patience. It's well worth the wait and experience.

All the stars for the food! The Xiao Long Bao filling and soup had the deepest and richest flavor. So delicious! Beef Noodle Soup had umami and the tender slow cooked beef was very tasty. Again, all the stars for the food. Service just needed a smile and to sleep some care and appreciation for the customer. Host and hostess were very kind. Servers just needed to take some customer service tips from them. Lastly though, unfortunately, is the cleanliness. Even if a restaurant is frequented by many, there has to be a daily cleaning especially in the areas where people dine (see photo). Is really off putting if your mind starts to wonder what the back of house looks like. The restaurant space should be a shining and clean example of the pride of the restaurant owner and staff. Hope that these things are noted, because the food is really, really good!

Soup dumplings and orange chicken are BOMB!!! Also had the pork and chive dumplings and not my fav, interesting taste.

Everything here was excellent. Very flavorful, perfect texture, good balance of spices. The service was also good, and the food comes out quick. Inside is nice, western China themed. We'd come back for more.

They do dumplings Ok. Not outstanding. The dough is too thick and heavy, especially for the xialongbao.

this review is solely for the dumplings & XLB parking: free but hella chaotic plaza wait: 0 mins on a Saturday afternoon, food came out quickly too! ambiance: it's pretty dark inside and it's Asian saloon themed what we ordered: 1. XLB: the wrapper was really thick and the soup leaked out on the steamer before we can even try it. 2. pork dumplings: the filling amount was adequate, but the filling was a tad salty. unfortunately it was not memorable. main takeaway: for a place named after dumplings, I wasn't impressed. I might come back to try their non-dumpling items on the menu, but I'd pass on the XLB.

Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to the Dumpling Inn. We ordered 2 types of dumplings, orange chicken, deluxe fried rice, deluxe chow mein, and green beans in garlic sauce. Although I can't say that any of these items were the best I ever had, they were all delicious and well prepared. Service was very good and the food came out very quickly. When we arrived they weren't very busy but by the time we left, they were packed! Parking is a little challenging but I would definitely recommend and would definitely return.

It was delicious!! Great service and fast. Celebrated mom birthday it was fun! Yummy food and affordable!

Dumpling Inn no longer sits in its original location. New owner took over, and it is now named Shanghai Saloon. You won't be disappointed in the food, service, or atmosphere.

I always love coming here. Food is always really good. The potstickers and xiao long bao dumplings are the best dumplings they have in my opinion. The cashew diced chicken is probably my favorite meat dish they have. You must try it! If you get the chow mein make sure to ask for their homemade noodles! Their broccoli beef was delicious too. They beef was very tender, not chewy at all. We always have great service and their drinks are good too. Parking can be a pain, but that's just like everywhere on Convoy.

A solid place for Chinese food. Hits the spot for some yummy classic dishes. Recs are the cashew chicken, chow main with the homemade* noodles, Chinese sausage fried rice, and pot stickers. Broccoli beef was very tender and we added eggplant too it which was almost melted (but yummy). I remember not loving the orange chicken a previous time I visited. Great place for sharing. Value is good. Spacious. Food comes out fast... but not all at once. And our server the other day was really nice and funny.

The dumplings were good but I wish they had more variety. The XLB was particularly good, the outer layer was thick enough that it didn't fall apart. I do wish they would have provided soup spoons though. For a Saturday night it wasn't very busy - I waited only 5 minutes for a table. The inside is much larger than normal for convoy, with a nice atmosphere though it's kind of loud and somewhat hard to have conversations. The waiters didn't come by very often so make sure to order what you want the first time. The portions are, unfortunately, somewhat big so definitely need multiple people. We didn't try any alcohol but they had a lot more options than I expected. Convoy parking is miserable as usual.

This place stays busy! No matter what day it is, you can always count on this place to have a constant flow of happily fed customers. There is a bar section that is open seating so I suggest attempting there if you are 21+ and if you are a group of 2 or 3. If not, the restaurant is HUGE so you will get seated fairly quick regardless. The staff is pretty busy with their huge sections, however they always get the job done. The interior design is very cute and suiting to the restaurant. I do suggest trying this place if you have a bigger party. The food itself is great enough to share as long as you get different foods so you can try other things! Definitely suggest trying some dumplings, getting some beef or chicken with rice, and honey walnut shrimp! Alcohol here is not a bad idea either!

As with all the places around Convoy, parking can be challenging but definitely worth it. There is also a parking garage nearby. The place is pretty big and can be loud. We sat near the bar at lunch on a weekend, it wasn't too crowded. The service was quick, and then they left you alone, which is nice so you can have a conversation without too much interruption. The wonton soup was disappointing. It did not have good texture or flavor. The XLB with chili sauce was soooo good! We ordered too much so we got it to go and it was still yummy reheated. The green beans were a good texture and crunchy.

I ordered takeout including orange chicken, deluxe chow mein, and pork potstickers. Everything was tasty, but I did find the chow mein a little greasy and there was no dipping sauce with the potstickers. There was a decent amount of meat in the chow mein which was nice. Overall, it's a solid spot, but could improve in areas mentioned above.