Dumpling King

Came here 2day just to try their spicy noodles n dumplings and it wasn't disappointing.. everything is very good, boss lady is very kind to us n tell us her specialty, very nice lady

I missed this restaurant when it closed its Rowland Heights store. When I learned it reopened, I couldn't wait to have the yummy food again. Restaurant Environment: To my surprise, the new store (with the same name) was so much smaller than the original. It has lost all its past glory. Only the owners (husband and wife) work at the restaurant. Food was still made fresh after you ordered them, so it took a bit for me to receive my food. It was 90 degrees outside, the restaurant's door was open and no A/C on, just fans running. The utensils and cups/small bowls were all styrofoam/disposable ones. Went during lunch on a Friday, the place was empty. Two other came in after I did. That was all. It looks like this store is more geared towards online/app orders. FOOD: I ordered dumplings. The skin was a bit thicker than I remembered it, and the size was just a bit bitter than before. It used to be easy bite sized, now I had to really open my mouth to fit the entire dumpling. The lamb dumplings were saltier than I remembered. The pork ones were just fine. The new location only has limited items on its menu, missing quite a few things from its old menu, but you can still order those frozen to go even if not available for dine-in. STAFF: The owners were friendly but they were quite busy because they had to do everything, from cashier to waiters, to kitchen staff. Takeaway: I don't think I'll be back during the summer. It was seriously too hot to eat.

I ate dinner here. I ordered one Noodle in Sesame Sauce and one Pork/Chive Dumpling. Both were good to me. If the Sesame Sauce noodle can be added some marinated ground pork over it, it will be better. I will go back again to eat something else. I hope that something else will not disappoint me. Recently (02/25/2024) I order fried rice with egg. It was good too.

I'm a regular customer and these dumplings are delicious! The service is great! The lady who works up front is always so sweet and kind.

Left the DMV hungry and tried the pork and chives dumplings stir-fried. They were delicious. Its a simple Ma&Pa restaurant. clean. I didnt see any vegan or vegetarian options

First time visiting and plan to come back. Ordering by phone was easy and pick up was a breeze. Dumplings were tasty. Overall menu is reasonably priced.

These dumplings right here are going to put Monster and Red Bull out of business. They're also delicious (I had the beef and onion) and the woman who makes them is awesome.

Very kind staff. Great price too!

Fantastic spot. Elderly husband and wife team. Food comes a little slow because of it but it's not a big deal. Buns are soft and pillowy. Generously filled. The stir fried udon was a hit - my daughter scarfed down half of it. Most importantly it's ridiculously cheap. All 3 things were under $40. I saw some people complain about the ambiance. It's a hole in the wall. Order your food. Eat. Bounce.

Pork chives dumpling is good. They also have frozen dumpling for sale. Run by elderly Chinese couple!

This was a local find from BF! We wanted to try a variety of their menu so we ordered a bunch of stuff: * scallion pancake ($4.99) * beef turnip pockets ($11.99) - comes with 6 * seafood dumplings ($10.99) - comes with 10 * pork cabbage dumplings ($8.99 + $2 if you want it pan fried) - comes with 10 Their scallion pancake is thicker than usual, but other than that, the rest of our order, however, were solid selections! In particular, dip the beef turnip pockets in some vinegar for an extra burst of flavor. Dumpling King is now part of my rotation of restaurants when I'm craving for some dumplings. They also sell frozen ones if you want to stock up at home.

My review is strictly on the to go frozen dumplings and baos. They have so many choices and they are packed pretty well in ziploc bags. I ordered the pork and chives and the pork baos. Both fillings are very tasty.

2.5 Stars The lady (owner maybe) working here is very nice. The food wasn't great but we got it to go because we didn't want to hurt her feelings. This place has changed owners since my last review. There are new decorations outside advertising the beef noodle soup. Here's why it was dissapointing. The picture depicted a red borth, but our borth was clear and almost flavorless. To be fair, the noodles were quite good. Good texture and it was definitely hand made. The Zha Jiang Mian was NOT tasty at all. It lacked color as well. It was only servied with carrots. The presentation was not there. I think the only thing worth eating here are the dumplings. The menu has changed as well. The pricing is pretty decent. In the end I'd say they're the equivelant to Kang Kang or a little worse.

Frozen dumplings are okay-- quite affordable but not as tasty as the best of their competitors. Service is good but be prepared to use Google translate if you can't read or speak Chinese because they have quite a diverse selection of dumplings-- only place in recent memory I've seen that offers, say, both pork and napa dumplings as well as pork and American green cabbage dumplings! Ambiance... I mean there basically is none, you're here for frozen dumplings or frozen baos. In a vacuum they'd be good and I'd come back, but at least for me their extensive selection is not enough to overcome the fact that I prefer dumplings of their competitors.

Food is great, service is even better! We will for sure come back again. Very good dumplings and noodle.

Frozen pork and chive dumplings were delicious! 10/10. Will definitely go back to buy their frozen dumplings. I also ordered the cucumber appetizer, noodles with soybean sauce and pork, and fried chinese chive pocket. They were okay. The frozen to-go dumplings are the real winner!

soup dumplings were good, apprehensive walking in but i'm not opposed to hole in the wall restaurants as their food is always the best. food review 4/5. ambiance not the best.

Just went to buy some of their frozen dumplings today. Cooked it for lunch. It's delicious! There're very generous with the amount of meat and cabbage in the dumplings. The noodle layer is not very think as you can see in the picture. You can see a little bit of the meat inside which is good! Well personally I like noodle layer to be thin so it balances with the meat and veggie inside. Though it's frozen but it's really fresh. Got three bags, one for ourselves, one for sibling, and another for parents. Going to try the seafood dumpling and other stuff next time. The location and inside of restaurant doesn't look that great but the dumplings are soooooo good. The lady that helped me was very friendly and nice.

Liangpi was so refreshing. Kind owner and super reasonable prices. They also sell frozen dumplings to go which seem like a great deal

This is a very humble place that's run by a hard working husband and wife team. I loved their dumplings, pies and buns. The chicken mushroom dumplings, pork and cabbage #79 and fish dumplings are my family's favorite. The hand made dumpling skin is thin and not doughy, not sticking to your teeth. The price is very reasonable. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed!

Great place to stock up on frozen dumplings, baos and pancakes! They got very reasonable prices and lots of different filling to choose from. I paid $15 for 25 boas, the ones where you put in the pan to get the crispy bottom. Very tasty!

Ordered the pork and cabbage dumplings, pork and green bean dumplings, and pork buns all pretty good priced and for a good amount. The place is clean and staff was nice. Only reason it got 4 stars was because we did have to wait for a while but overall The food was AMAZING, definitely coming back for more!

Take their stuff home you won't be disappointed! Literally have to look hard to find this hidden gem, but I'm so glad I did! Food is fantastic and reasonably priced. The lady (I'm assuming she's the chef/owner) hand makes all the food herself, and was super friendly and helpful with her recommendations. Place is clean as authentic as it gets if you're craving northern china dumplings/Baos!

This place has Very good dumplings and Bao buns for a good price. We have not been disappointed here. You should try it.

Kids want dumpling while around the LA area. This is a mom and pap or hole in the wall kind of place. Dumpling freshly made and not too expensive. Will be there again if in the area.

My sister and I loved this hidden gem ! It's so authentic and delicious! Our new go to spot ! and the customer service is great ! Very accommodating (:

We go there at least once a month. Their frozen dumplings are pretty good as well as their cold noodle. It's a mom and pop shop and they make their own stuff. It's one of the best ways I support small business and I'm nowhere nearby as I live in Riverside.

Everything delicious and the service was excellent. Cheapest food and in a great location. God ambiance

Sometimes, the rating systems are just way off. Take Dumpling King for instance. Currently at 4.5 stars average. Members of an Asian foodie group on Facebook also raved about them. So naturally, I became curious and brought my family here. Around 1pm on the weekend, they weren't busy at all. We asked for 1 hot tea and 3 iced waters. The cup for the tea was filthy. Stains and rings of old tea filled the inside. The outside had small fragments of something and was wet. It looked as it they dunked someone's old tea cup in dishwater and brought it out. Of course, we asked for another one. It still came out dripping wet but at least the stains were gone. They couldn't even wipe the water off the cup. At this point, our expectations already went quite low. We ordered their pork buns, since there's a huge banner outside promoting them. This was the first dish to come out. Hot steamy buns, but after one bite, the meat appeared nearly raw. The consistency and color shows undercooked pork. I had to bring it home and pan fry it to cook it further. BTW, they charge an extra $2. to pan fry dumplings or buns. Ridiculous! We also ordered the seafood dumplings. At $13. for 10, not worth it at all. They were average, and that was the highlight of our lunch. The 'Noodle in soy bean paste & pork sauce' is translated to Ja Jian mein in Chinese. My instinct told me not to order it, but I've been known to do stupid things at times. This was the worst ja jian mein I've ever had, and I'm including the 60 cents instant ones too. It's essentially a bowl of noodles with some sliced cucumbers, carrots & cilantro, served with a small bowl of salty, dark sauce with very little bits of pork and bean curd. At $10., a rip off. I had to keep adding hot sauce to cover up the unappetizing flavor, and even that didn't help much. I didn't try their tomato & scrambled egg noodle, but my family told me it was a bit sour. Doesn't sound like anything I would want to eat voluntarily. I'm sure peeps in the FB Asian foodie group would argue that I should've ordered dumplings, since they are the 'King' of it, but my thoughts are: If you're going to put it on the menu, make sure it's good! The service was decent, nothing to complain about. The cost is overpriced for what you get. The food was a let down with undercooked pork and awful noodles. My wife didn't feel well after eating here. Neither did I. The 2 stars is for the fact that they're running a small business. As much as I always prefer to support them, there's absolutely nothing that made us want to come back. See my photos.

This place is a little Hidden gem. We ordered the scallion pancakes three meat dumplings and beef fried rice. Everything was so good and fresh you can tell it was homemade all from scratch. The waitress was very friendly. She didn't speak much English but was very attentive. The price was very decent as well and plenty of parking. I love the complementary black tea it was delicious. I highly recommend more people try this place is so small I would've never guessed such a small place to be so delicious and satisfying.

The food is VERY DELICIOUS! I'm very surprised that it's not as busy as it should be with the delicious food they serve. The lady that attended us was very nice and helpful on what to order she recommend stuff from the menu that we might like. We were driving to a different location but we saw this spot and decided to stop by and try it and it was not a disappointment at all! What we ordered was enough for two people. I totally recommend this spot come by and try it yourself you will not be disappointed!

I would not stop by unless my friend told us about it. And it's so good! Excellent service, very authentic taste, and reasonable price

The lady was very nice and helpful The dumplings taste pretty good I would come again Pork and Chives Dumplings were great

Average price with good quality of food. I'm from north China and always been craving for fennel dumplings after moving to LA coz it's really hard to find it here. This place makes really tasty fennel dumplings which reminds me of my hometown, and the fennel itself tastes really fresh which is a plus. Definitely gonna be back to try the other dumplings and buns.

The food was excellent ! The price is pretty cheap ! I had soybean and pork sauce noodles, scallion pancake, and pork & chive dumpling ! The lady was really nice ! Definitely support a small business !

As far as noodle and dumpling shops go, Dumpling King is okay. We ordered a few cold appetizer dishes, like the pickled vegetable plate, the cold noodles with spicy sauce and shared boiled pork and chive dumplings, scallion pancakes, and beef tendon soup. Everything was alright.

Wow. Pleasantly surprised. Don't sleep on this place. Was looking for dumplings and gave this place a shot, and was glad I did. The quality of food is way more than I had originally thought when walking in. Especially since from the outside it's got a really hole-in-the-wall kinda vibe. Ended up ordering some dumplings, small buns, hot and sour soup and beef noodles for my group. Each dish I would usually go to get at other places individually, but seemed to be just as good if not (even better) than some of the places I would usually go. Owner spoke mainly Chinese, but was really nice and even offered some side dishes as a treat. Knew we had to come back again since we ate almost everything before we realized we didn't even take any pictures of the food lol. All in all like I said, not much for decor, but pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be back again soon.

Decided to try out this newly opened restaurant. It is definitely located a little ways out of the busy areas but very glad that it had great parking. Very clean atmosphere and the service was absolutely phenomenal. I loved the pork and cabbage dumplings, it was cooked to perfection and the first bite was very juicy. It was not overly oily like other dumpling places. The sesame noodles was very refreshing. It was the best I've had in the area!! I will definitely come back for it. Everything we ordered was cooked to order, and you can definitely taste the freshness. The menu was straight to the point and offered simple and delicious options. The pumpkin pastry was the perfect ending, it was flaky and not overly sweet. Must try!! Come in and try it out before you have to wait in a long line! Side note: bathroom was exceptionally clean. That's a huge deciding factor for me.

This place is such a gem! It's a small restaurant right next to a liquor store. Parking is decent, there's more on the side. The owner was here when I came with a large group (15). There are so many different kinds of dumplings I've never tried before! We practically ordered one of each dumpling. Something new to me was the fish dumpling, which was delicious! We also got 2 green onion pancakes and it was slightly fluffy. Definitely a unique style I've never tried before. Another dish we got was their beef noodle soup, the noodles were amazing. I believe they were handmade and not using beats that! Overall one of the best Chinese restaurants near El Monte. Would definitely come back again.

I got dumplings with the wood ear (black fungus) in it. It had a lot of flavor, but the meat is on the fattier side than I like. I like my meat leaner. The hot and sour soup did not have meat in it, which I would've liked, but was otherwise tasty.

Absolutely recommended! It is the same owner of the famous 福方園 years ago in LA. We are visiting LA for only a couple of days and this is a "must go" for us. All the noodles and dumplings are so fresh and good. The portion is great, worth the money. Although the shop is not very big, but the food is definitely first class. I'm from Northern China. But this is better than what I had in China. Again you should go try and bring all your friends there lol.

Soooo good with the dumpling and pork bum, the dumpling skin is thin and the stuffin inside is so jucy and flavorful,those are the best i have craved in Socal It worth 5 stars, highly recommended.

Really recommend this place. I was in the area and in the mood for dumplings. Came across this small restaurant and it exceeded my expectations! It was very delicious and inexpensive. Definitely come here for some good dumplings!

First off, I would like to point out that I'm a huge supporter of hole in the wall places as well as all mom and pop shops. But the dumplings here tasted very off, possibly due to lack of cooking time (or perhaps it wasn't cooked properly). Either way, the meat and seafood all tasted sour...I don't think dumplings are supposed to taste that way! Even hot sauce could not mask the unsavory aftertaste. Afterwards, I developed a stomachache. I do not recommend you try, unless you are into weird meat. You have been warned!

Legit dumplings. Was in town for a funeral and needed a quick bite. Yelped this place and was expecting great things. Definitely not Din Tai Fung, but it was good, albeit not particularly memorable. Chinese green onion pancakes are always a hit, especially with the kids. Who doesn't like something fried, warm, crispy and tasty!? These fit the bill and the kids liked this better than the dumplings. Wish the ginger was cut finer, like Din. But maybe Din is Taiwanese and this is Chinese? I'm Asian and should know these things, but alas, missed that in the generational degradation :).

We ordered soup & boiled dumpling. The waiter was very attentive. We waited like 20 min. For the dumpling, we ate one and found out meat is raw inside the dumpling. We showed them to the waiter and told us they will make us another plate. Then we heard loud argument in the kitchen possible for a couple of wrong orders for other table. Then they served the soup， it was good! 5 min later, waiter brought the same plate of dumpling UNTOUCHED as we took pic b4. I wish them LUCK !

The freshly-made pork and chives dumplings were a limited sampling, but more than good enough to inspire a return visit in the future to try more menu items. The pork-to-chives ratio was perfect.

Good service and decent noodles. The soup was incredibly spicy with decent flavor. The noodles were a bit too chewy while the beef was just okay. The fish dumplings on the other hand were much better. I would definitely recommend them. Might return and try something else. Fairly new and I think they have potential.

Friendly service! Restaurant is clean ..beautiful ambiance! Delicious food and made on the spot upon ordering!!

My sister and I went to this amazing little restaurant for dinner. It was about 5:30 on a weekday evening so the restaurant was not as crowded. The service was fantastic and the space was extremely clean. We were simply impressed each time a new dish came out. We think they are new, because they only have a few reviews. However, we know that before long this place will probably be crowded. We ordered the house special lamb noodles and the thick homemade noodles were to die for. My sister has always been a huge fan of sesame noodles... The sesame noodles were not overpowering in sauce and the noodles' texture was perfect. We always over order, so we got a good taste of all the food they offer. Will definitely come back again!

Very nice Asian cuisine to eat at! My family and I ordered more than ten items of food and each dish came within ten minutes. The staff was friendly and descriptive about any question we had about the items on the menu which made ordering here for the first time a lot easier. Quality of the food is pretty good, we ordered everything from cold dishes to buns/dumplings, as well as hot noodle soup and all were delicious and filling. Definitely will revisit ! ( Forgot to take pics of most of the food before devouring it )

I really enjoyed the consistency of the dough on the dumplings and be ratio of meat to skin was generous and perfect. Wasn't too much of a fan of the beef things but maybe it's just me. Cool mom and pop shop. Pricing is a little high I think so probably won't be coming back.

I think this is so far the best dumplings and buns place I have ever been to. They remind me of dumplings I had in Taiwan. The meat and chives are fresh and green:) You will love it!

I have relatives from the Tianjin province, so they're very particular about their buns! This restaurant serves some of the most authentic steamed buns I've had thus far in the US. Their wontons, dumplings, and pastries are also very intricately and deliciously made. Do pay a visit and order fresh or their frozen food to go!

Should not come to new place when you have limit time. I came here for dinner( Togo) and place my order at 6:30 and still waiting at 7:06! I heard the food is good, but be prepared to wait! I finally got my food after 40 minute wait. The food was not as good as I expected. I ordered the fish dumplings and Green onion pancake. The fish dumplings was very salty I do not use any of sauce however the skin of the dumpling was homemade. The green onion pancake somehow tasted sour, which I don't know why!

honestly okay. service was good but food was nothing outstanding. definitely recommend the scallion pancakes and spring rolls though

Two orders of dumplings and a side dish will definitely fill up two people. The tofu skin was the best one I've had so far, the sauce that they use reminds me of the numbing spicy in Chinese dishes but it wasn't spicy. And then the dumplings were just so soft, juicy, and flavorful. Literally the moment you bite on them, you can see the sauce rushing out of the dumpling. For me, I like dipping them in a mix of soy sauce, vinegar, and their chili sauce because sauce just makes everything taste better.

I was hoping this would be as good as the former FFY Noodle House (福方園）in Rowland Heights/Industry...their name in Chinese says that it's the new one, and when I asked the waitress she told me the chef was the same. However, it's NOTHING like that place... short menu, really expensive upcharge, etc. If you want Northern buns/dumpling goodness, I recommend Noodle House in Monterey Park! They are cheaper/really darn good. PROS: beef tendon soup isn't bad, still couldn't beat out other places though. Overall not bad in terms of taste, very specific dumpling skin...quite thin, not very doughy/yeasty. CONS: Very small portions. Quite expensive for those small portions. Fairly slow service--they don't make the food until you order, so keep that in mind if you're in a rush/ordering to-go (phone ahead!) Parking in a small lot in the front. There's also more parking in the lot on the side near Happy Noodle. Overall, would probably prefer Happy Noodle for value to portion size...however, this place has a more refined style, and their noodles stand up to go (I've had bad experiences with the noodles and the wonton skins going soft at Happy Noodle).