Dumpling Tops

This restaurant is called dumpling tops but I think their noodles are the best dishes to order. I had the lobster tail noodles, which was only $20 a bowl but it has a lobster tail, well-cooked vegetables and a real lot of noodles. The broth was very thick, it’s the tonkutsu-style thickness. Noodles are very chewy and yummy. It's better than most noodle places. I had XLB and buns too, but I think they’re average. Half of the 8 XLBs I had had their soup leaked onto the steaming plate. The bun's filling was a small portion. The veggie dumplings were quite good, though. It's fresh and delicious. Friendly and very quick service! Good vibes in the afternoon. They have parking at the back on Hope St passing a small alley (not the parking lot on Fair Oaks Ave).

Dumplings items were ok... But not my favorite. Love to noodles items. Will definitely go back for both noodles we got. Great and friendly service... They came back to check on us to make sure wr are ok.

Dumplings with a view is a good idea. I had: 1. Pork soup dumpling 2. Seafood noodles 3. Pork and shrimp dumplings 4. Walnut shrimp 5. Custard buns 6. Milk tea

I went here on Feb 16 for a late lunch with my mom, grandma, uncle and aunt. We ordered bunch of food. It was very good. We left feeling full. Servers were great, they checked on us frequently and refilled our glasses. Not that many people dined in. My favorite dish was the garlic pork ribs. They were so tasty, a bit crunchy and juicy.

I was new to this restaurant, but the hype was well worth the trip and experience. The filet mignon cubes were amazing! The orange chicken (ask for it spicy), the house combo fried rice and the soup dumplings were all on point! If you’re in the mood for some delicious Chinese food, give this place a try, you won’t be disappointed!

Hidden 💎, majority of customers are Asian elders, families and single guys 👀. The food was authentic 🇹🇼 food and delicious. Reasonable price too with free parking in the back of the building around the corner. The cucumber 🥒 is a must along with the dim sum and beef noodle 🍜

Tasty food and great service! The soup dumplings and lobster noodle soup and wings were all delicious! Will definitely return. The waiter was attentive and super nice.

Finally got to check out dumpling tops last night. I wasn't very hungry but the pork shrimp and chive potstickers were so good that I ate them all lol The soup dumplings were good too. The green beans were ok but I wished they were a little bit crunchier. The restaurant is nice and clean and wasn't too busy. There is a small parking lot in the back (parking lot entrance is on Hope Street) but you can also find street parking if you go back a block or two

Dumplings with a view is a good idea. I had: 1. Pork soup dumpling 2. Seafood noodles 3. Pork and shrimp dumplings 4. Walnut shrimp 5. Custard buns 6. Milk tea

Casual gem with cozy vibes, great food, and friendly customer service. I recommend pork dumplings, green beans with shrimp, and definitely try the cucumber salad. Tried plenty of other dishes here so you can't go wrong.

Yummy little Chinese restaurant in south Pasadena that offers more than just dumplings! I was quickly seated when I entered (around when they opened so not too many customers yet!). Their menu offers noodle (stir fry and soup based), fried rice, and platters of stir fry protein and greens! I came here with my friend and we were able to quickly place an order for the steamed soups dumplings and pan fried potstickers as we know those items usually take a bit longer. After we studied the menu, we place the rest of our order and the timing was perfect. The stir fry dishes and beef noodle soup came out so quickly! It has a nice decor that offers customers to have conversations while enjoying delicious food. I think the portions are reasonable. The flavor profile was great for all the dishes- I would come back here to enjoy a meal with my friends again!

My first time here and the manager or owner was very nice and suggested some good food. Definitely I want to come Back and try other things! This was a great lunch stop for me and as I was in a hurry I appreciated the quick service and delivery of good food! Yay

This restaurant is called dumpling tops but I think their noodles are the best dishes to order. I had the lobster tail noodles, which was only $20 a bowl but it has a lobster tail, well-cooked vegetables and a real lot of noodles. The broth was very thick, it's the tonkutsu-style thickness. Noodles are very chewy and yummy. It's better than most noodle places. I had XLB and buns too, but I think they're average. Half of the 8 XLBs I had had their soup leaked onto the steaming plate. The bun's filling was a small portion. The veggie dumplings were quite good, though. It's fresh and delicious. Friendly and very quick service! Good vibes in the afternoon. They have parking at the back on Hope St passing a small alley (not the parking lot on Fair Oaks Ave).

Small Dog Friendly! The main reason we paid a visit to Dumpling Tops was because one of our friends had a dog (who is really well behaved). We had came from a 6 mile run and were starved! Dumpling Tops had a wide variety of Chinese/Taiwanese dishes. The staff were friendly and very accomodating. The noodle dishes were okay. I thought the noodles were a little too soft but the flavor was good. It's more mild and tamed than other places I've tried - but it gives a home cook feel. I think the winning dishes for me were the pan fried pork dumplings and beef roll. They had such a hearty mouth feel and gave a satisfying bite - a mix of crispy, crunchy and chewy texture between the pan fried dough and meaty filling. Definitely a place you should check out if you're in the South Pasadena area.

Parking: street parking and I believe a parking lot. Surprisingly easy for when I went, it is on the corner of a very busy intersection so your mileage may very. Service was really good, quick and got our orders fast. I never had to ask for water, they just kept filling it up, very thankful. The beef cubes were delicious I enjoyed them so much they are also a lot more than what I usually get at other locations. Noodle soup was also delicious and plentiful. Only downside was that I had to order rice separately but it's a good treat once in a while. Will definitely come back. The restaurant itself is well spaced, booths are the usual back to back, but theres plenty of walking space and doesn't feel crowded

Food is hit and miss. Sometimes it's good and sometimes the noodles are soggy. Inconsistent food quality.

Just moved to South Pasadena from Alhambra, and found my go to dumpling spot! Service and food were both amazing. Food - 5/5 - we ordered the beef noodle soup, which was so incredible, the har gow which is probably better than any har gow I have had in Alhambra, the pork soup dumplings which were unreal, the shu mai which was pretty good, and the cheesecake. Everything was so tasty! The cheesecake dessert comes with one tiny piece of green tea cheesecake, and a bigger piece of some sort of chocolate cake (not cheesecake). The service - 5/5 - was friendly, attentive, and quick! Parking - street parking or parking in the rear but it was full around 7pm on a rainy friday Walked in and didn't have to wait, so that was a plus! Will definitely be returning!

The service was frustrating. It was very busy during lunch time, and I can tell they were overwhelmed. I ordered the chicken stir fried noodles but they kept on giving us the combo stif fried one even though I told them and they took back the original wrong order. They gave the wrong order the second time. It tasted okay though. Also, it took them at least 15-20 mins to just bring out a rice bowl. Despite the food tasting okay, the service just added a sour taste to my mouth.

Dumpling Tops is probably our favorite Chinese restaurant in Pasadena. Their noodles are especially delicious here and so are the xiao long baos! I highly recommend this place!

HIDDEN GEM in the San Gabriel Valley The food was absolutely delicious, rich and flavorsome!! Shareable dishes are delightful for the whole group!! Vegan options available! What we tried: BBQ buns Pork soup dumplings Vegan dumplings Vegan udon noodles (MUST-TRY) House Special Filet Mignon Cubes (MUST-TRY) Beef Noodle Soup Cartoon red bean buns Definitely worth a visit!!

3.5 : If I come back here, it would either be to get their passion fruit green tea (loved it!) or to try a different menu item. I visited on a Saturday afternoon, and there were only about three other tables occupied. There was nice natural lighting which I personally like. My order was taken and served quickly. The spicy beef noodle soup was good, but it felt like the broth was missing something I couldn't quite pinpoint. It definitely needed stronger spice, but the noodles were great and the cilantro was a bit overpowering.

Finally got to check out dumpling tops last night. I wasn't very hungry but the pork shrimp and chive potstickers were so good that I ate them all lol The soup dumplings were good too. The green beans were ok but I wished they were a little bit crunchier. The restaurant is nice and clean and wasn't too busy. There is a small parking lot in the back (parking lot entrance is on Hope Street) but you can also find street parking if you go back a block or two

I went here on Feb 16 for a late lunch with my mom, grandma, uncle and aunt. We ordered bunch of food. It was very good. We left feeling full. Servers were great, they checked on us frequently and refilled our glasses. Not that many people dined in. My favorite dish was the garlic pork ribs. They were so tasty, a bit crunchy and juicy. The eggroll was crunchy and hot. I love the ambiance, there was K-pop music playing. It was well lit and clean.

Happy to have this new place in South Pasadena. Really good food, friendly service, and if you do takeout they are very efficient. The dumplings are very good, and they have perhaps the best orange chicken around.

Wow! Great food my wife and had Veggie dumplings, Beef noodle soup, beef pancakes this the spot on Fairoaks corner where Papa Johns use to be. Prices are good.

Very friendly service. They even offer kid menu and cute character buns which were perfect for families with kids. Noodles were tasty but their house made soup dumplings were the true stars. You can even see into the kitchen where the staffs are hard at work making them by hands!

Dumplings tops is truly incredible and has the best food!! I loved the orange chicken and soup dumplings. They have a huge variety of vegan and no peanut dishes which is great for those with allergies. They are super nice and a cute spot! I would go back for the dumplings any day

Wow. This place is legit for South Pas. Finally somewhere that actually has good food and Asian nonetheless. Went in for a solo lunch to get my beef dumpling soup craving satiated. Again, I'm very surprised on how authentic it tasted for a little small town. The soup was rich and had a delicious umami taste with a kick of spice. I think the broth is taste easier than Joy or Pine and Crane. They only have the thin noodle option would be nice if they had the thick noodle option and the mustard green option. A little more cilantro on top would make it great also. But to not have to make the trek all the way to Corner Beef or Dai Ho is awesome. Cucumber salad was crisp, garlic, and yummy. Remember, prices are much better if you go and dine in versus order online Will definitely be back with the family to try all the other yummy options So happy to have this as a go to Asian option in South Pas!

Not good. Ordered takeout: - Sichuan spicy chicken - Sautéed Broccoli - pork shu mai - pork and cabbage dumplings - Scallion pancake - sesame balls - potato shrimp (free add-on) Even grading on a curve for takeout, this wasn't even as good as reheating frozen stuff from H-Mart (or Vons).

Got some take out. The beef rolls were pretty good, the scallion pancake was flaky. Won tons were great, good sauce and not too spicy. Overall tasty food

It's very tasty. Cucumber salad was refreshing. Pecan shrimp was delicious with bits of fresh pineapple. Combo fried rice had lots of protein - shrimp, beef, chicken and egg. Everything has a very fresh feel to it with good quality product, easy on the usual flavorings like garlic and sesame oil, focus on the main ingredients. Actually have not tried the dumplings yet but all the stir fry dishes are so good. And reasonably priced.

Solid 4.5 star! Came here right when it opened at 11 on a Saturday and got seated right away. I got the xiao long bao with pork as well as braised beef noodle soup (asked for mild). Food came out pretty quickly! I like both dishes - the xiao long bao does have soup in them (so be careful since it's hot) and you pair them with the black vinegar. I wish the beef in the noodle soup was more tender since it's a bit more on the chewy side. Overall, a pretty solid place offering authentic Chinese food in the area. Staff were really friendly! There's a public parking lot across the street behind the buildings and there are street parking nearby.

Came here last week for the first time and thought that everything we ordered tasted great. Food was served hot and was flavorful. My husband loves dumplings and he said he really enjoyed his soup dumplings. The service was extremely fast and friendly, the prices are very reasonable and the portion sizes were great. 5/5 recommend.

We've been craving dumplings lately and Dumpling Tops definitely hit the spot! Ordered both of their chicken & pork soup dumplings which were filled with lots of soup and meat. They paired perfectly with the ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce. We had to get their classic dim sum options as well like their bbq buns, har gow, and shu mai. This spot also doesn't use peanut or eggs in their dishes plus they have so many veggie & vegan options. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials!

Here is my honest take: When ordering from any restaurant - prioritize eating inside if you can. Takeout should be a second option... my reasons? Keep reading. Ordered to go - and ordered the following: -Orange chicken: Bland and needed to be refried at home. Even then, it was a big miss. -Dan Dan Noodles: Didn't have the same touch - tasted more like spaghetti noodles with brown sauce. -Kung Pao Shrimp: 10/10! This was amazing! -Cucumber Salad: was just cut up cucumbers with water and sugar. Was so underwhelming. -Brussel Sprouts: This was the item that set me off. Was terrible seasoned and seemed like strawberry jam was added. It was, in my opinion, the worst dish I have ordered. Please keep in mind that I ordered to go - so perhaps the preparation was different. I truly believe the staff are nice and so kind - but... we come to these types of places for the food, not necessarily the people. I do not recommend this place, unless you dine in.

Updated review to say: After three months, this place gotten nothing but even better, if that's possible. Valentine lunch date for us and we decided to try some new (for us) items: *Cucumber salad - okay, yes. We have these *every* time we come because they're flipping delicious alongside the *Dan Dan Noodles - each time we order, they're better than the last time. *Fried calamari - tender, well seasoned. Coating is a bit too thick for me, but delicious none the less. *Shrimp, pork and chive dumplings - This is the one you see featured in the front window that looks like it's covered in pancake lace. SO GOOD. Tender, juicy filling inside a light and crispy dumpling skin. Dumpling Tops now offers a frequent customer program (free) that earns points. Spend $100, get $10 off future purchase. Our lunch today was $45, so it's not going to take us long to get our $10 rebate :)

Having a bowl of hot, flavorful Asian noodle soup is a perfect dinner on a rainy, cold evening. Dumpling Tops is the restaurant to find that soup. We enjoyed the Beef Rib noodle and the chicken tonkatsu noodle soups with an order of scallion pancake. Service was professional. We were seated quickly on a Sunday evening. Restaurant is clean with small tables and booths.

Whose up for a little Chinese take out on Xmas ‍... Found this place on Yelp! And thought to give it a go...wanted Kung Pao Shrimp and found this place had dumplings and garlic string beans... Food was all really good and tasty...Kung Pao shrimp was good and only needed a but more kick for me, but chili oil helped that and green beans..soup dumplings were nice...I found this to be a good alternative to other more expensive spots and just good food all around...I'll be back...

Everything here was excellent. It's a small unassuming place and a legit DTF dupe. Everything fresh and delicious. Service great. Here's a list of what we had. Cucumber salad, scallion pancakes, filet minon and asparagus ( a steal for the price), sauteed green beans, pork dumplings, combination fried noodles, and vegan udon. No notes. Everything delicious. They have wine and beer and Diet Coke. Just in case.

DT and DTF are at a close tie at the Top... get it haha! Their Tender Shrimp Scrambled Egg is up there and DTF doesn't even have it! Went there on a Saturday evening and Service was the Top as they would even pour my hot tea for me! The food came in fast, hot and fresh! At DTF I would have to eat some shredded ginger for half an hour while waiting haha! The Pork and Cabbage Dumplings, Beef Stir Fried Noodles, and Orange Chicken (again DTF does not have) are the go to's. BTW DTF is Din Tai Fung Lol

the food and service here is 100% always. everyone is so friendly and welcoming and the food is AWESOME! some of the highlights are the cucumber salad, crispy fried tofu, sautéed green beans, crispy fried garlic pork ribs, combo fried rice and the seafood noodles. everything here is excellent and it has easily become my favorite place to eat!

Everything was amazing! Very flavorful! Quiet comfortable seating and nice tableware. Service was prompt and friendly. Try the Dan Dan noodles so good!

A bit pricey & not fully authentic but it's decent. I enjoyed the chicken wings and spicy dumpling. The dumpling skins are a bit on the thicker side. The service was great and everyone was friendly.

Cute restaurant with friendly service and great food! We started with calamari (big and crunchy), cucumber salad (yum!), and cheese wontons (good). Then had the beef cubes everyone has mentioned (awesome), soup dumplings (favorite), and chicken and corn dumplings (my kids loved them and I thought they were fine). Parking is a bit crowded by the restaurant but across the street there is free public parking.

Nice place. Good food. I loved the pecan shrimp, Golden beef noodle soup and cucumber salad. Decent pricing. Small accomodations as far seating is concerned.

I really wanted to like this place, especially because the staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming -- they were the highlight of the visit. Unfortunately, the food just didn't deliver. Everything we ordered tasted bland and underseasoned. The fried wontons were stuffed with cheese (a strange choice to begin with), and came with Kewpie mayo as a dipping sauce, which didn't complement the dish at all. The dumplings themselves were small and lacked the bold flavors you'd expect from a place that puts "dumplings" in the name -- definitely no wow factor there. The chicken wings were served dry with no sauce on the side, making them pretty forgettable. Even the water came in a room-temperature pitcher, which was another small but telling miss. All in all, nothing really stood out here. Great service, but the food didn't live up to the name or the vibe they seemed to be going for. Wouldn't rush back.

I wanted to like this place, who doesn't love dumplings? The dishes I enjoyed were the bbq pork buns and the Dan Dan noodles. The beef roll was just okay, nothing special. We also got a fried tofu dish, just subpar and lacked flavor, then we ordered pork xlb. The pork tasted old and couldn't even go in for a second one. I found the interior to be clean and the service good, but ultimately it was the food that disappointed me.

We got pick up. This was our first time trying and it was superb! All of the food was fresh and tasty. Will go into our rotation. Great service.

Food: Chili sauce was pretty good, but slightly too sweet and not enough filling. Pork soup dumplings' skin were very well wrapped and skins were nice and thin, but not very much filling and a little heavy on the white pepper. Pork and Napa dumplings were decent, but nothing special. Dumpling sauce they gave in the side had good balance of sweet, salty and sour. For the price I would've liked more filling. Service: good and fast service with staff being able to speak English and Chinese well making it feel both accessible and authentic. Parking: street parking that was difficult since it's on a pretty busy street

We finally made it out here to check it out. I believe they have been open for a month or so. We came for an early Tuesday night dinner - just me and my son, and got a booth. The service was attentive at first but as people continued coming in more staff people were attending to people, which had its pros and cons as I like having a designated person to our table so there's less miscommunication. I'll get into that. First, I asked our server if there were any dairy, eggs, nuts in the following dishes: pork xlb, green beans, tonkatsu ramen, cartoon red bean bun which were the dishes my son would be eating and he has severe food allergies (I didn't ask about the mapo since that was just for me and I have no food allergies). She came back to report that all these dishes were safe to order. As soon as my son took a sip of the tonkatsu broth and ate some of the noodles, he told me he felt strange. I told him to stop eating right away so I could double check the allergies. Thankfully he only had a small bite because if he had anymore we would have had to leave the restaurant and go immediately to a hospital. When the server came back I asked her to please double check on the ramen because my son is reacting. She came back apologetic and told me that there was a small amount of dairy in the broth after all and offered to replace it with a different broth ramen. We decided to skip since we had plenty of food for two people and she assured me the rest of the dishes were safe for my son. I appreciated that she checked on the other dishes again for me. My son's reaction subsided thankfully, and he was able to enjoy the rest of his meal. The green beans were perfectly wrinkly, the xlb were good, though at a higher price point per dumpling than dinner tai fung it was hard not to compare (dtf dumplings are smaller and the dough is thinner but they have more flavor and it's cheaper by a little bit). My favorite dish was definitely the mapo tofu. I would probably come back here just for that and to check out some of the other dishes like cashew chicken and crispy tofu. At some point when a ton of people started coming in, a male server started helping out but didn't ask what drink my son was drinking and assumed it was water and poured water into his cup of sprite. I told the server it was sprite so he gave us a new can (but that's also a loss for the them and could have been avoided). I also like getting water with my paid drink since I wasn't getting a refill but halfway through the meal with no beverage I had to ask for a cup of water. They did refill the water a couple times and I didn't have to ask. When we were finished with our meal they offered us sesame balls because of the allergy situation which was a nice touch. We did have to wait a bit for it but it came piping hot so the wait wasn't in vain. The service was attentive but slow as they're still trying to figure out some internal system. I saw a bunch of people coming in for take out so if you live close that may be a good option. I liked eating there overall and will likely come back to try different things.

I stumbled across this restaurant and it was such a pleasant surprise. It is perfect for us 1.75 gen asian Americans. The food is Chinese. Fusion... yes. There's udon and chicken dumplings. The food i ordered is authentic. Yummy with a glass of wine. Clean. Nothing is sticky. English speaking. And I now see I can make reservations!

Honestly, one of the best Taiwanese, family-run restaurants I've been to in a while. We love that they have lots of vegan-marked options and their mapo tofu is one of the best we've had. Just the perfect amount of Szechuan spiciness. I loved their pork and shrimp potstickers and can't wait to try the other items on their menu. Portions were huge so we ate the leftovers for dinner as well. Service was attentive and the restaurant was kept clean and tidy.

this place is bombbbbb omg. the pork soup dumplings, BEEF ROLL, cucumber appetizer, and sichuan chicken are so so good. food is clean and tasty, good portions, wait staff is friendly and helpful. new local favorite

We visited Dumplings Tops for the soft opening and they were super busy. Even though they had a large party to help, as well as a full house, we were seated promptly and our order was taken a few minutes after. Since it was the soft opening and a full house, our food came out at different times but I'm not holding that against them. I was leery of the Dan Dan noodles at first glance because the sauce was so thin but after tasting it, I had no complains. I might skip the dumplings next time and order another meat or shrimp dish but all in all, it was a great experience.

I ordered food from them at 9:20 PM. The website says that they close at 10 PM. I paid for it and everything when I knocked on the door they turned the lights off on me and I've been trying to call to see about maybe getting a refund or putting in the order for tomorrow, but they've just been walking away from the door... can someone please just respond to me so I can ask about a refund or an alternative to this?

What an incredible restaurant!! Everything we've had from here is delicious. The pork and chive dumplings are always a hit. I mean if I commented on everything that was good I would be reciting the whole menu. And the family that owns it are super welcoming and friendly. I am happy to see they are always busy. I hope it stays that way!!! Way to go Dumpling Tops!

We ate here yesterday (3/13). We were met by a friendly waitress who took our order and brought us hot tea immediately. Our food started to arrive shortly after. Everything was delicious, The edamame's, scallion pancakes, BBQ buns, combo fried rice and shrimp pork chive pot stickers were all delicious. They are open all day and have take out. They are absolutely a place to stop and dine.