Hui Tou Xiang

The atmosphere was nice, with good decorations. However, the table was very sticky and quite dirty when we tried to clean it with wet wipes. The pork knuckle was okay, but the seafood noodles were not tasty at all. The broth tasted like plain water, and the seafood was most likely frozen—it didn’t taste fresh.

We were glad to find a place close to our hotel serving dumplings and noodles for dinner. It’s a small place so you might want to call in advance if you go during prime time. The food was good. The scallion pancakes were a bit too oily for me but still good. The lamb skewers were also good and tasty. Our favorites were the Pork Xiao Long Bao and the beef noodle soup. The service was good and friendly.

What a delicious restaurant 🤤 the food is really amazing, we tried delicious dumplings 🥟, cucumber salad, this nice ass dry noodles 🍜 Liang ban so cool, and the scallion pancakes!!! So good. My bf found out the place on google maps so we came :)! wine selection very tasty 🍷

Met up with a good friend here on a Monday evening and was immediately impressed by the decor and general vibe of the place. Bar is lengthy and lovely, service was welcoming. I enjoyed the pork belly noodle soup with gai lan vegetable, crispy scallion pancake, and 3 flavored dumplings (pork, shrimp, eggs, and chives). Also loved the bunny with a chainsaw double hazy IPA, which was generously served in a pint for $10. The standout dish was definitely the dumplings, but everything was great. Will definitely come back to try more of their offerings, especially pan-friend and soup dumplings!

A Dumpling Lover's Paradise in Los Angeles Hui Tou Xiang has quickly become a favorite in Los Angeles for those craving authentic and delicious Chinese dumplings. With a few locations scattered throughout the city, they've made it easy to get your fix of their signature hui tou (pan-fried pork dumplings) and other delectable dishes. What sets Hui Tou Xiang apart? * The Hui Tou: These pan-fried dumplings are the star of the show. They boast a perfectly crispy exterior and a juicy, flavorful pork filling. The slight sweetness and spice in the aroma are enticing, and the texture is a delightful contrast of crispy and chewy. * Variety: While the hui tou are a must-try, the menu offers a wide array of other dumplings, including soup dumplings (xiao long bao), steamed dumplings, and boiled dumplings, with various fillings to satisfy different palates. Beyond dumplings, they also offer classic Chinese dishes like noodles, spicy wontons, and flavorful stir-fries. * Freshness: The dumplings are made fresh daily, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite. You can often see the chefs expertly crafting the dumplings through the open kitchen window, adding to the dining experience. * Atmosphere: The restaurants generally have a casual and bustling atmosphere, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with friends or family. What could be improved? * Consistency: While generally excellent, some reviewers have noted slight inconsistencies in the food quality between different locations or visits. * Waiting Times: Due to its popularity, expect potential wait times, especially during peak hours. Overall: Hui Tou Xiang is a must-visit for dumpling enthusiasts in Los Angeles. Their signature hui tou are a standout, and the extensive menu offers plenty of other delicious options. While there might be occasional inconsistencies or wait times, the overall experience is well worth it for the fresh, flavorful, and authentic Northern lChinese cuisine.

We looked for a reasonably-priced restaurant near the theatre district and were thrilled with Hui Tou Xiang. We ordered the braised pork meatballs with egg noodles, lamb skewers, and the Xiao Long Bao. All were delicious and cooked to perfection. We will definitely go there again!

Cute dive bar vibes, but 5-star food! Quick service, no wait, and friendly staff. Strongly recommend the fried tofu, cucumber salad, and xiou long bao.

This place is the absolute BEST!!!!! The noodles are so fresh! The beef is tender and broth is out of this world. The spicy wontons are so full of flavor. Garret was such a wonderful server. We’ve been here a few times and have never had bad service. We also drive from Bakersfield for the yummy food and I will continue to do so.

The food was good. I just wish they had hot mustard. The portions were generous. The service was fairly fast, being they were super busy on a weekday. The place was nice, it had a decent amount of seating and we were able to be seated in a short time.

While the food, staff, and atmosphere were great, we both got horrible food poisoning from the pork and cabbage dumplings. We shared a bunch of other options with our friends at the bar, but this was the only dish we did not share, and our friends did not get sick (they're vegetarian). This was also the only food we'd had in a 12 hour period. So unfortunately, it's the appropriate conclusion to make given the timing of our illness only 4-5 hours after eating.

This is a really nifty noodle and dumpling restaurant! I ordered the following: Pork Hock 肘花: thinly sliced cured pork Hui Tou 回頭: dumplings fried on both sides I saved some of the leftover garlic soy sauce that came with the pork hock and used it for the dumplings. It paired pretty well! If you're in the area, swing by for some delicious dumplings! The pork hock was pretty yummy as well! Great for sharing!

We were in the area for a show at the pantages theater , which is only two blocks away. Loved the inside of the restaurant, small but fun vibe . We ordered the xiao long bao $12.50 (pork) 3/5 , not super flavorful and a bit thick , wouldn't order again. We got the pan fried pork potstickers $11.50 5/5 way more flavor, definitely skip the soup bao and get these. The scallion pancakes $6.50 4.5/5 was another delicious treat. We also got the seafood soup noodles $12.50 3.5/5 not bad but the broth was lacking. Then we ordered the stewed beef soup noodles $13 4/5 , broth was better than the seafood soup but I was bummed cause the noodles were all stuck together. Overall not a bad place, but would I drive out of my way to come here, no. If we are in the area for a show again maybe . I will say the service was great and everyone was kind. We said we were on a time crunch and they were super helpful .

What a good find here in Hollywood! Small place, cozy, delicious food. Recommended the liang ban noodles, cold, mild flavors which goes good with the dumplings! Service and staff are excellent. The lady server will even recommend places to visit around the area!

Great value for dumplings in Hollywood! The plates are plentiful and is perfect for sharing. I enjoyed their Hong Kong Style Wontons the most. The Hui Toi were also delicious too. The space is small with a few tables and some bar seating but worth trying out if you're in the area. The bartenders were nice and helpful too. Overalll, good find in Hollywood!

Cute little (very little) dumpling restaurant in Hollywood. We just picked a place close to the comedy show we were going to, and were pleasantly surprised! The portions were very large and well priced. Everything we ordered tasted great and we left very full and happy! Service was okay. We were skipped over for a table that came in after us, and had to get the servers attention a few times for help. But it didn't seem like anything intentional. Overall- definitely recommend!

It wasn't quite the ambiance or vibe we were expecting, but were impressed by the quality and value of the meal. We got the marinated tofu skin, half beef and half pork hui tou, spicy wontons and stewed beef noodles. The pork hui tou was def our fav and my husband commented that it was one of the best he's ever had. The beef was pretty good too but the pork was the winner for us. The stewed beef noodles came with a generous amount of chewy noodles and beef chunks. These two items we would happily get again. The tofu skin was a letdown because it was too salty and texture too soft. The spicy wontons were just okay, I've had better elsewhere. Parking is tricky because it's in a busy area of Hollywood, and it's a relatively small restaurant. Definitely not a big group type setting. Other, than that no other downsides to note. We'll be back!

I can't remember how we find this place. So good. Great noodles. Excellent Hong Kong style wontons and soup and dumplings- sauces. Across the board- a place you want to continue ordering from- and the staff is beyond compare- they are always so kind, hold our food for us sometimes after closing even if we're running a few minutes late. Outstanding service, outstanding food. It's literally a 10/10- you'd be a blubbering FOOL not to order your Chinese food from here. It's the best.

Delicious! At first I was hesitant to try since I was afraid it would not be authentic but the food was so good!! We got fish dumplings, pan-friend dumplings, beef noodle soup, spicy wontons, and xiaolongbao. The store is small but we were able to get seated right away. The interior is super cute and modern. Plus, their chili oil was so good! Downside is when we went, the AC was weak/not really working

If I lived closer, I'd be a regular. Stopped here before heading to the Hollywood Bowl. Until next time - I know we'll meet again.

This place is easy to miss and it sure doesn't look like much from the outside. But once you're inside it has a very chill, casual, laid back vibe. It has minimal table seating but there's always the bar option to go with as well. Parking is your typical Hollywood parking. Our waitress Mya, was awesome. Even recommended a few bars to hop around to after dinner, which we did and she didn't let us down. Another recommendation she threw out (which isn't pictured) were the cold noodles. We were hesitant at first because I mean..we aren't used to eating cold noodles but I'm so glad we ordered them because they were also sooo delicious. The place didn't disappoint with the food. Everything was on point with flavors and best of all their shrimp shumai was packed with chunks of shrimp rather than a pate filling. This place is giving din tai fung a run for their money. For sure throwing this restaurant into our rotation. I highly recommend it. Also, I'm a fan of twisted tea..the hard tea here is a winner. It's so smooth and easy to drink, so be careful ;)

well priced, good service, and yummy food. the menu is pretty limited but this is good for a quick yummy bite. the pork and napa dumplings were my favorite. parking is a bit difficult so keep that in mind

About 15 min walk from Hollywood & Highland, a bit away from the center of tourist action. We had a party of 11. The server took the extra step to try to accommodate us by asking another nice party to move tables. It was appreciated. I was pleasantly surprised by the food. It had an authenticity that was unexpected, given the modern decor and non Asian staff. I guess it was my bad to judge a book by its cover! Prices were reasonable. The noodle dishes came in large portions.

Throughly enjoyed my visit here! Came here with a group...it was about 5 of us and the restaurant was very accommodating in getting us a seat. The restaurant is not a large place but it has an intimate chill vibe which I really appreciated. For food, we ordered the pork and leek pancakes, the pork stickers, xiao long bao, and the shrimp dumplings which were all delicious. The portions were large which were great since there were so many of us. The service was amazing as well. Everyone made sure that my group had everything we needed and the food came out in great timing. This is definitely one of my new favorite places!

Great place if you're craving dumplings in Hollywood Boulevard. A little sketchy walking there but it was worth it and we just ubered back to our hotel. Staff was attentive and helpful. The interior was cute and clean. Kinda on the smaller side, so cool for groups of 2-6. If you have more than that id def call first. Cocktail menu has very punny and had unique drinks. We ordered the xiao long bao, three flavored dumplings, and spicy pork won tons. XLB was juicy, my husband loved the wrapping on the three flavored dumplings, and the spicy pork won tons weren't too spicy for those who are used to hot chili oil. My husband got the "nice to matcha,judy" cocktail and "chili'd old fashioned". He said the first one had a good balance to it and the second was just unique but wouldn't get it again. Loved the chili oil so much we bought a little jar of it from the restaurant. Overall cool place, glad we went.

To be honest, when we first stepped in, it didn't look like a place that serves Chinese food... Although the name of the restaurant sounds so Chinese. Service was okay, price was fair, skewers are good (the reason I'm giving 2 stars) but the xiao long bao was very bland and not juicy at all, tasted like the cheap packaged ones, which I wouldn't be surprised either if it was. But the chili oil really helped, like, REALLY helped. In conclusion, for those of you who crave for REAL Chinese cuisine, this is not the right place.

The restaurant is beautiful!! We came on father's day and quickly got seated for dinner. The vegetarian dumplings were delicious. The marinated tofu skin was okay. I thought it could be more flavorful (and less salty) but I did love the texture. The liang ban noodles were great! They weren't super spicy but we added chili oil to it. Personally I did not like the dan dan noodles. I thought it lacked a lot of flavor. Overall great time though.

This was our second time going here. We love the pork pan fried hui tou ovwr the beef, xiao long bao, spicy pork wontons, and the scallion pancakes. The mushroom skewers and the zha jiang were just ok. We wont be ordering those anymore. The service is good and love the ambiance.

Trying to search for restaurants near by our hotel while in downtown Hollywood and this caught my attention. Decided to give it a try. It was a great experience. When we first got here we thought it was closed because the door was locked. The staff opened the door for us. As it turned out their front door just stuck. Hopefully they will fix that so people don't think they are closed. I did hear a lot of people trying to open but left because they think it's closed. So sad. This is a medium size restaurant and feel intimate decor. I think it's a good dating spot or night out as they have a full bar. Food was great. Tried not to order too much since our fridge in the hotel was too small but their portion size said other wise. Love all their dumplings. Our server recommended tomato egg noodle and it was delicious. We tried their lychee lemonade it was refreshing. Service was great and attentive. Will definitely come back if we are in town again.

Amazing little hole in the wall. One of the best Chinese food on the west side. Gotta try all their dumplings.

I actually had their San Gabriel / Arcadia location bookmarked, but haven't been. Some friends and I were looking for a bite before heading to a comedy show around the corner. If you are looking for some delicious Chinese food, especially noodles/ dumplings, that is not only comparable, but among the better places in SGV in or around the frenetic Hollywood area, then you are in luck! Honestly, the prices feel similar to SGV places too, so as a sit down spot, this feels on the cheaper side in the area. The service here was great - friendly, helpful, and efficient. Split between about four people, we got the beef noodle soup, scallion pancake and three orders of different dumplings. It was a good amount of food and all of it was delicious. We may have come a bit on the earlier side or right before the dinner rush because it wasn't super busy when we were in there. People were trickling in by the time we were finishing up though. Parking is tough. It is located in a really busy part of Hollywood after all. Definitely a great spot for delicious authentic SGV quality Chinese food. Location is great since if you are looking for an affordable option before going to a comedy club, the Pantages, or the Hollywood Bowl in the area.

This was our first time coming in to this restaurant, I have to say that it surprised me not only with the amazing service! But the food was incredible, and the wait time after we ordered was minimum, definitely will recommend anyone to visit!

This place was good and worth a try. The liang ban noodles were not very good no flavor. Spicy pork wontons were our favorite wish we got two of those. Pork shumai was also delcious. Hui tou was good but there were way too many and they were massive these really filled us up too much. Could only stomach two of these each. I liked this place on par or better than din tai fung. Inside is very trendy and seated immediately. Busy. We were forgotten about as well took about half an hour just to take our order and when we had finished eating we had to flag them down just so we could pay and leave. Service could use work however they were friendly.

I first tried the original Hui tou xiang in the SGV years ago and just remember being blown away by the Hui tou xiang buns, so was super excited to try this place when we found it was around the corner from where we were in Hollywood. Upon first walking in, it definitely has the decor to match the location with the golds and reds, nothing like their original location that has a more hole in the wall feel. That should have been a clue this place is not gonna be like the original. We ordered a bunch of classic Chinese foods including dumpling, xlb, noodles, and the hui tou xiang buns. Everything came except the Hui tou xiang, including a surprise green onion pancake which we hadn't ordered -- when asked the waiter said it was free. Food was fine, nothing amazing (note I have high standards having grown up eating Chinese food). I filled up on everything and longingly waited for the Hui tou xiang buns, only to ask later and realized the waiter had forgotten to put that order in :( By then we were so full, we decided to just pay for the food we'd gotten. So what did I learn? Just go to the original location in SGV -+ better food, better service, better authenticity.

I have been to Hui Tou Xiang in SGV and thought this location would be pretty much the same vibe. Well, was I shocked to find out otherwise, and in the best way possible. We popped in here last week because I was craving some dumplings for my birthday. When we opened the door and stepped inside, I did a double take at the location to see if we had walked into the right door. The restaurant location is a fantastic barrel shaped bar, with tables to dine along the right hand side, and a lovely bar along the left hand side. The wooden tables and black tiled ceiling make for a very relaxing environment. As for the food, it was perfect. We got spicy wontons, green onion pancake, steamed dumplings and cucumber salad. All delicious and as good as I would expect from this restaurant. The best part of it all, I could eat this delicious food while sipping a cold beer. Honestly, this was a birthday highlight for me. Needless to say, we will be back.

Walking the nasty streets of Hollywood, this is a good option for lunch or dinner. I have never been to the San Gabriel location, and came to this place blind. I haven't tried Hui Tou before. and it was a good interesting. Flavorful and juicy, yet crispy on the outside, it is worth a try. I had the pork one and it wasn't overwhelming. I also tried the zha jiang mien, which was different from what I was expecting. It was cold, like a cold udon, which brought out the flavors of the sauce and noodles more. However, it made the noodles harder, and at times was almost like an undercooked al dente. Not bad. I ordered the pork XLB as well, and it was what I expected from XLB, nice chewy yet not too fragile skin, and a juicy interior. One thing to note is that everything here is very filling, two dishes could probably feed two people. There's also the factor that I was a bit stressed and couldn't eat that much, but I also objectively think that the food here is a good portion. Would definitely come back if in the area.

The potstickers were good. Crispy and flavorful but the xlb was sad. Deflated and zero soup. All of them were popped. My daughter was sad there wasn't any soup to squeeze out. The jajamien was cold which was odd and the noodle was al dente, kinda rubbery... it was good but on borderline not cooked enough. Staff was nice tho. This is definitely not an authentic Chinese place. Should've known better to try this since it's more like a bar atmosphere

Great dumplings and great variety! Pricey but it's def cuz of the location. I didn't see a dedicated parking lot or structure so I opted for street metered parking which was fine (I went during the day, I'd imagine evenings might be crazy). The dry noodles were underwhelming but the beef noddle soup was slappin' Service was great.

We live in Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks. We both love authentic Chinese cuisine. The only acceptable restaurant near us is Sam Woo BBQ on Sepulveda and Victory. Sam searched Yelp for an alternative, and came up with this place. A much shorter commute than SGV. A 15 minute drive and we are around the corner from the Pantages Theater. Sam dropped me off to get our name on the waitlist, and he was going to park in the lot next door. A few minutes later he joined me, saying they wanted $20 for parking, so he drove a bit and found street parking. The restaurant is like a long galley kitchen, a bar running down the left (which you can also order food from), and a long bench on the right side with 2 and 4 top tables in front, and single chairs along the aisle. I ordered 4 dishes - Scallion Pancakes (aka Onion Cake), Steamed Dumplings (Shaloan Boa), Spicy Pork Wontons) and Stew Beef Noodle Soup. We were sold on this place as soon as the Scallion Pancakes were tasted. Absolutely perfect. Then we were treated to three more authentic and delicious dishes. The servers are friendly and on top of everything. At the end of the meal, we asked Maya what the chef would recommend when, not if, we return to this really great find. She brought us the bill, along with a note she wrote listing 6 or 7 new dishes we will absolutely order. I so recommend this place. We weren't fully comfortable walking back to the car at 9PM, but we will be back for more.

Come here to satisfy your dumpling craving...and when you don't want to drive all the way to SGV or wait in a long Din Tai Fung line! Pleasantly surprised with how tasty everything was. They have a great menu full of appetizers, different types of dumplings, shumai, XLB, and noodles. We ordered: - Spicy Pork Wontons a MUST ORDER!! So good with the chili crisp on top. We devoured these. - Beef HuiTou (8pcs) pan fried and delicious, this is a generous portion and we had to take the rest home - Xiao Long Bao (10 pcs) amazing, topped with soy sauce, vinegar and chili crisp - Liang Ban Noodles - refreshing and light, just ok in my opinion. I enjoyed but would probably try another noodle dish next time. After these 4 dishes we were stuffed! The place was packed on a Friday night but luckily we arrived right at 7 before the crowd came in. They only had 2 waitresses who did their best to stay on top of every table. Plenty of bar seating and tables as well. Food came out fast. Right at the corner of Hollywood and Cahuenga so parking is hard to come by, but we got lucky with a meter spot. We will back to try more of their dishes!

We popped in a Friday night... busy but not slammed. They seemed to have a good system at managing take out orders and dine in. The food came out fast and it was delicious. The service at the bar was great and I wish we had one of these here in San Diego.

What a gem! This was such a good find! Everything was delicious and good portions! We tried a ton of different dumplings I'm not sure I really loved one over the other because they're all good. But don't skip on the wontons! The inside is dimly lit and a cool vibe. The service was quick and no frills. There's plenty of bar seating. Food really is the show though! Would come back or order to go!

I've come back after 9 months, hoping to receive the same great quality I had the first time around. Unfortunately, my expectations were not met. There were maybe 4 tables in the entire establishment to serve, yet took around 30 minutes for our appetizer of cucumbers in sesame oil to reach our table. 10 minutes later, everything else starts to come out. Coincidentally, the table that got seated next to us about 20 minutes in received their food at the same time as us. Interesting. The food was below my expectations and what I knew of Hui Tou Xiang. The pan-fried dumplings weren't crispy and they fell apart as I tried bite them. In my original review, I mentioned the dumplings were crispy, juicy and flavorful. This time around, I'd say it was juicy, but mushy. The XLB +crab was flavorful, but the soup in each dumpling had yet to be found. The spicy wontons, lackluster. The beef stew noodle soup lacked richness and depth that you'd desire in a beef noodle soup. I'm saddened to have to update my review as is, but I left very underwhelmed by my 2nd experience at this location. I hope to give it another try one day, but it has fallen far from being my favorite dumpling spot.

First off, lamb skewer lovers, I have finally found the one that tastes like authentic Chinese street lamb skewers. Wow, how nostalgic. Also ordered spicy pork wonton, and two other dumplings, nothing can go wrong here. I've tried dry noodle once, but did not have enough seasoning for me personally. So I would stick with dumplings here. Service was friendly and ambiance is bar setting. Would strong recommend, price here is also very affordable.

This place is awesome. I could eat here any day of the week, and me and my partner often do. First of all, it's super cute and cozy inside. We've gotten about half the menu at this point, and have our classics faves: Pork Hui Tou Beef Hui Tou Chili wontons The soup dumplings are yummy too with an honorable mention going to the beef stew if you're looking for cozy comfort. The service is okay. Nothing special to say about it. The star of the show is the chili oil, which we buy by the jar because it's so dang good. I'd love to selfishly gate keep this restaurant but it's too good not to give them their flowers.

The most solid Chinese restaurant near the heart of Hollywood. I'm very skeptical trying new restaurants along Hollywood Blvd because so many places are tourist traps, but this place is an exception. It scores points for being both a good restaurant and authentic in Chinese cuisine. One of my go-to's is the pork hock, which is a large flower arrangement of cured pork slices for only $5, and also comes with a dipping sauce. It's a little tough but in a good way that makes for a nice chewy texture from the collagen in the slices. I also always get the hui tou dumplings with pork, which is really juicy and full of flavor, and the skin has a nice crisp on the bottom with the top being soft. I've had their zha jiang noodles once, but wasn't a fan, so I don't think I'd get that again. I thought it was too salty from the soybean sauce and there were not enough noodles to really absorb the sauce that it made for a very overwhelming taste, and the cold temperature of the dish didn't help with that. I always get the lychee lemonade because it's so refreshing and pairs well with the savory flavors from the food. It's within walking distance from Pantages Theatre, so it's a good place to have a meal before or after a show.

Terrible parking since it's right next to Hollywood. The sign and restaurant is semi covered by a tree so makes it hard to notice from the street. Parking at a nearby garage was a flat $20 (Sept 2023) Lots of noodles/wrapping so it fills you up. I liked the thickness and chew of the noodles, would opt for a sauce that had more of a kick/flavor than the pork. Dumplings were all pretty good - liked the pork hui tou the best. Spicy dumplings taste average, beef hui tou was too dense and meaty. Lamb skewers were ridiculously tender, delish, not gamey at all. Best I've had in a long time. Coming back for the beef skewers and pork hui tou.

Love the food here. I think the person who designed the menu must cares and appreciates the simple authentic Chinese food or I might say the "old" soul food for the Chinese people. I had pork chive pancakes, Hong Kong wontons and tomato egg noodles. All of them are solid sweet homie tastes dishes. Would be a great treat for anyone who craving for a classic alleyways dim sums. While you are waiting for your food you could sipping on tea and imagining Maggie Cheung walking in slowly as she came from In the Mood for Love.

We were near the end of our stay with my enthusiastic Asian food-eating relatives when I suggested going to this Chinese dumpling restaurant in the Hollywood neighborhood. I had bookmarked its original site in San Gabriel Valley in 2014, but thanks to Yelp LA Elites Friends, Maruko X, Eric H, and Michael A for their reviews, that prompted me to add this location to my list. I couldn't be happier with this closer and snazzier location with the nearby spacious Hollywood Parking Lot with its entrance on Cahuenga Boulevard. You can pay for your parking at the kiosks at the lot entrance. However, we had our Parking 'aumākua working and snagged a metered parking stall in front of Hui Tou Xiang. Upon entry, we saw the restaurant was packed with customers seated at tables and at the bar counter. We found their waitlist, jotted down our names, and sat for about 15 minutes in their small waiting area while ogling the food choices of the diners already seated before being led to a table. The vivacious hostess/server, Emma, led us to the first table nearest the entrance with menus in hand. She was rushing about because the place was jam-packed, and there seemed to be a staff shortage, yet she maintained a pleasant attitude. We liked that we could order beers or liquor with our lunch, and their full bar looked promising with a designated bartender. We began to order dumplings from each of their different preparation styles (pan-fried, boiled, steamed, and wontons), plus two soup noodle entrées. Also, we asked Emma if we had over ordered for our threesome since the portions appeared to be quite substantial from our observation. She did seem to want to say "yes," but that's when we piped in to say we were hungry and felt our stomachs running low. -Hui Tou Dumplings: Emma suggested we try the beef and pork-filled signature pan-fried blintz or burrito-style rolled dumplings since this was our first time. The rectangular dumplings were like guo tie 锅贴 or potstickers, except these hui tou dumplings were pan-fried on top and bottom. The fillings were bouncy and flavorful, but I preferred the pork filling to the beef. 8/$13 -Pork Shumai: The ten pieces of pork shumai (shao mai/siu mai) were served in a metal steamer basket and looked more elegantly pleated than what we're used to seeing at our local Cantonese restaurants. When Emma delivered the basket to our table, I didn't question whether what she brought was correct because she announced the dish. The steamed pork shumai was tender, juicy, and tasty, but I thought the top edges of the delicate, thin wrappers were stiff and a bit dry. 10/$11.50 -Three Flavored Dumplings: Ten boiled dumplings filled with a toothsome and classic combination of pork, shrimp, chives, and eggs delivered with its delicate textural bite. The slightly thicker boiled wrapper added to the juicy lusciousness of its filling. Yes, boiled dumplings sound like they'd be bland, but the flavorful filling made a difference. 10/$13 -Spicy Pork Wonton: These pork-filled wontons were huge and tasty with supple and tender wrappers. The thicker yet soft wonton wrappers were probably housemade as they tasted fresh and not anything like the commercially made wrappers. I'm not complaining because we wanted to taste the house-made chili oil for flavor and spiciness compared to our other favorite restaurants. The spice level was fiery, and its other flavoring ingredients mellowed its punch. The chili oil was a great complement to the plain wonton wrappers and savory pork filling. 10/$11.50 -Pork Belly Noodle: The soup noodle was served in a gargantuan-sized bowl with round spaghetti-like egg noodles topped with three 2" chunks of well-striated and delicious slow-braised pork belly and tender-cooked gai lan. It wasn't my dish, but the taste that I received was its semi-clear bone broth and a slurpable yet soft chewy noodle. I would order this next time. $13 -Stewed Beef Noodle: I ordered the stewed noodle soup dish to share with my husband and based upon its menu description with its single chili pepper menu key descriptor like the Spicy Wontons. I felt chilled from the cool outside temperature, so I thought a bowl of hot spicy soup would do the trick and warm me. When Emma delivered my soup noodle bowl, I almost shuddered because the broth looked fiery and laden with red chili. I almost went into a coughing fit with the first sip of the broth but washed away the spiciness with icy cold beer. My palate seemed to adjust when I took bites of the slippery, chewy noodles with some soft beef. My husband ate more of this soup noodle, although I enjoyed this dish, too, but had filled myself with eating too many dumplings. We took home the rest of this dish, and Emma accommodated us by providing two containers to split the soup from the noodles and beef. $13 We'd return to Hui Tou Xiang - Hollywood but would consider trying their original location to compare.

I've heard a lot about Hui Tou Xiang and always wanted to try it! FLAVOR (3.7/5): 1. SCALLION PANCAKES: Yummy! Not too oily and really addicing. 2. CUCUMBER SALAD: The cucumber salad was a nice break from the dumplings, but it wasn't anything special 3. HUI TOU (Beef): This was good! Crispy and yummy. Very filling 4. VEGETARIAN PANCAKES: These were also good! 5. XIAO LONG BAO: Not the best xiao long bao I've ever had, but yummy. At this point I was starting to get dumpling'd out and everything blurred together. 6. THREE FLAVORED DUMPLINGS: I'm not a huge fan of surf and turf and I would probably skip this one next time, but that's just personal preference. 7. SPICY PORK WONTON: We had to try this one since all the reviews talked about the Spicy Pork Wonton! It was also yummy, but I think I prefer Little Fatty's wontons. SERVICE (5/5): Service was good! AMBIENCE (4/5): Nice atmosphere - for a while they were playing 2000s emo music then switched to R&B once it got later into the night. Good for casual dinner or date night. PARKING (1/5): Street parking is atrocious. During a weekday you can find parking but all of it is paid. I imagine on weekends it's worse. TAKEAWAYS: I liked Hui Xou Tiang and it's nice to have a spot specifically for dumplings! The main downside is parking.

I've been craving dumplings ever since coming back from Asia. I'm in the San Fernando Valley, so I figured this would be close enough. IF ANYONE CAN RECOMMEND A VEGETARIAN DUMPLING PLACE IN THE SFV, please let me know. Parking: you're in the heart of Hollywood, so you'll most likely cruise the block looking for street parking. The closest parking lot was trying to charge me $20 to park there for one hour. NO THANKS. On a Saturday, around dinner time, I found parking a couple blocks down. Not a huge deal for me, I love to walk. Onto the food: I love that their menu isn't overwhelming CHICKEN POTSTICKERS: yummy, so yummy that I got a second round of these VEGETARIAN DUMPLINGS: simple flavor, but tasty CUCUMBER SALAD: meh appetizer. I wouldn't get this again. It doesn't have any unique flavor to it. I could replicate this by chopping some cucumbers at home. SESAME NOODLES: wish I would've read other reviews about these noodles. Super bland. WOULDN'T RECOMMEND. Even adding soy sauce and chili oil didn't help. Sesame flavor was quite muted. Service: good, friendly staff Overall, I'd return for the dumplings, potstickers, and perhaps try a new appetizer and noodle.

Got the beef noodles and Hong Kong style dumplings. It was pretty decent and authentic! The restaurant has pretty cool Hong Kong street aesthetic too but unfortunately did not have the greatest time looking for parking. We ended up taking the food to go bc there was no street parking. The staff was pretty nice about it

LOVE AT FIRST BITE! When you first enter the restaurant it almost makes you feel like you've just entered Grand Central Terminal in NY from the curved ceiling to the tiles and the ambiance. The staff were all kind and took their time with us as first time customers. They recommended AMAZING things to try and had us completely hooked! We've gone back several times now as Hui Tou Xiang had become one of our favorite spots to eat. Everything you order is to die for! We really enjoyed the HuiTou (we usually order half & half), Pork Xiao Long Baos are a MUST, Hong Kong style wontons and Spicy Pork wontons are another MUST. You truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Can't wait to go again!

The ambiance of this restaurant/bar was great! I loved the disco feel of the ceiling and the lively environment of the restaurant. Next to the bar, there is a nice seating area with tables that my partner and I sat as for food. The food itself was alright! I was slightly shocked when the cucumber salad came out since i'm use to more of a "chili oil" look of it. Regardless, it was still quite flavorful when my partner and I just dipped it in their chili oil! The soup dumpling were also interesting...they were good but it took awhile for them to grow in me. Same with the lamb skewers - good, but I underestimated the flavor of cumin that they noted in the menu. Other than that, all else was great! Service was nice and attentive.

You have to get the fish dumplings!!!! Skip the pork mince noodles but the kiwi strawberry cider is a must

The dumplings here are top class. We sampled a variety of dishes including scallion pancakes, Hong Kong style wontons, crab and pork soup dumplings, and finally the Pork HuiTou. Every dish was exceptionally executed and delicious. Prices are very reasonable for dumplings of this caliber. Service was super friendly and prompt.

Ordered delivery from here today and I have to say I am genuinely impressed. We got an order each of the pork xlb and the crab xlb as well as their pork and spinach dumplings that come in a delicious broth. It's always a little hard to judge a place getting xlb for delivery rather than hot & fresh but both the pork and crab were seriously so good.. you also get 10 dumplings for $14 which feels like a seriously fair deal these days. I loved the vinegar they give to top which you can tell is highly quality but also the chili oil they make in house was dare I say, my favorite chili oil I've had yet. It has an amazing flavor that I haven't found in even the popular chili oil brands. I am definitely going to buy a full jar next time I order from there. I was also thoroughly impressed with the pork & Chinese spinach dumplings. The broth they come in was so good, aromatic and perfectly light but flavorful. These may have been my favorite but it's hard to say when everything was so good. Definitely found my new go-to spot for dumplings and I look forward to dining inside next time as it looks like a cute little spot and they're churning out some amazing dumplings & noodles right in the center of the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. 10/10

My friend and I popped in for a great meal at Hui Tou Xiang prior to a show over at the Bourbon Room. Staff was great with bonus points for one guy being extra awesome. Vibe is cute, too! Who doesn't love a neon instagrammable bao sign?! My friend and I shared a few items while loudly sharing stories of my recent foray back into dating, lol! You *must get* the Hui Tou. We got the pork but you'd be safe with the beef, as well, I'm sure. The crisp yet soft shell had insanely good flavor, as did the protein packed inside. Obsessed. Their XLB was great, but just a tad too doughy in our batch. And the pork hock appetizer? Pretty sure it's the best deal in town and I'm in love with that, as well. Overall really solid food and I need to go back to try more. I'm currently dreaming of their hui touuuuuuuu~~~~ This is a great spot for locals if you want to have delish food near Hollywood Blvd but get away from the tourist traps. Prices aren't bad and the food is really delicious!