Mama Lu's Dumpling House

Amazing XLB soup dumplings! Equally amazing Shanghai noodles. Parking behind and under the restaurant. The XLB dumplings are among the best in town. Mama Lu Beverly Hills is just as good as the sister restaurant in Monterey Park. The Shanghai noodles are among my favorite noodle dishes ever! They’re simple but amazingly delicious! The noodles themselves are superb. The seaweed fish is really tasty. This night we were lucky to get a pineapple bun pastry! It was so good! It was on the house!

Who eats Chinese Food in Beverly Hills? You will want to now since @mamalusdumplinghouse made its mark off of La Cienega Blvd next to Lawry’s. Mama Lu’s is bringing all the authentic flavors from The SGV and Chinatown to Beverly Hills. If you think PF Chang’s at the Beverly Center was real Chinese Food, you are about to wake up to REAL AUTHENTIC CHINESE flavors in your mouth! You will taste the difference and be like where has this flavor been in all of my life! Feel free to pick and choose what I ate with my friends. We were celebrating new friendships and we went all out! Plus service is fantastic. Apps & Mains - Crab Soup & Fish Maw - Steamed Juicy Pork Dumplings - Spicy Wontons - Scallion Pancake - Baked BBQ Pork Buns - Shu Mai - Walnut Shrimp - French Style Filet Mignon - Garlic Green Beans - Crab Fried Rice - Peking Style Pork Chop - Egg Tofu w/ Japanese Mushrooms Dessert & Cocktails - Pineapple Bun - Egg Tart - Lychee Martini - Lemon Drop - Cosmopolitan

The BEST Chinese food in LA is at @mamalusdumplinghouse new Beverly Hills location!!!! Not only are all the dishes incredibly high quality, the ambiance is also great - this is the perfect place to treat yourself to a delicious din with friends. All the dishes are made to share so you can do family style with a group of people and try everything!! 🍽️Ordered (in order of my favorites!!!): 1. French style filet mignon beef 2. Crab fried rice 3. Spicy wontons 4. Xiao long bao 5. Shu mai (the most juicy ones ive had!!!) 6. Fried tofu with mushroom & veggies 7. Sautéed string beans 8. Pineapple buns 9. Egg tarts 10. Peking style pork chops 11. Barbecue pork buns 12. Crab maw soup 13. Scallion pancakes 14. Cocktails

Deeply disappointing: the juicy dumplings were clearly not freshly made and the peking duck was quite dry. Even the beef with Chinese broccoli was mediocre at best. Perhaps Wed lunch is just not the time to go - the place was pretty empty then. Nice staff and environment, but a huge drop in quality from Capital Seafood and makes me wonder whether the positive reviews were paid for.

Looks like we found our new favorite spot. My bf is a very picky eater and he loved everything at this place. Will def return!!

I came in looking kind of crazy. They treated me with the utmost respect. When the food was out of this world. Best kung pao shrimp I've ever had.

Ordered so much and all of it was delicious. Staff were friendly, quick, and attentive. Vibes were chill and calming. Great time with people.

Roast Beijing Sliced-Skin Duck- this was absolutely incredible! The duck was so tender and flavorful with perfectly crispy skin that crackled with each bite. You could taste the quality and traditional preparation - it was so fresh and authentic. The meat was juicy and fell apart beautifully, and the crispy skin added amazing texture. Honey Walnut Shrimp- this was so good! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and you could tell how fresh they were. The honey walnut sauce was sweet and creamy with the perfect consistency, and the candied walnuts added this amazing crunch. Every bite was perfectly balanced. Seafood Fried Rice- loved this! The rice was perfectly cooked with so much fresh seafood throughout - you could taste the ocean freshness in every bite. The wok hei (breath of the wok) was incredible and gave it that perfect smoky flavor. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. Chicken Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)- these were amazing! The dumplings were perfectly steamed and so delicate. When you bite into them the hot soup just bursts out - it’s like a little flavor explosion. The chicken filling was so fresh and well-seasoned, and the dumpling wrapper was paper-thin perfection. Beef Wrap- this was really good! The beef was so tender and fresh with incredible flavor. The vegetables were crisp and fresh, and the wrap held everything together perfectly. You could taste how fresh all the ingredients were. Hot Green Tea- the perfect drink to go with all this delicious food! So fresh and aromatic, it helped cleanse the palate between dishes and complemented everything beautifully. Mango Pudding- such a perfect way to end the meal! It was so smooth and creamy with fresh, vibrant mango flavor. You could tell it was made with real mangoes - so light and refreshing after all the amazing dishes. Everything was so fresh and delicious! The quality was absolutely amazing and you can tell they really care about using the freshest ingredients and authentic preparation methods. The service was also incredible - the staff was so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The ambience was perfect too, creating such a welcoming and comfortable dining experience. They’re also available on DoorDash which is so convenient for when you’re craving this incredible fresh Chinese food at home! Can’t wait to come back to try their dim sum and live seafood - I’ve heard it’s absolutely amazing! Instagram: @hungrytamale

The BEST Chinese food in LA is at @mamalusdumplinghouse new Beverly Hills location!!!! Not only are all the dishes incredibly high quality, the ambiance is also great - this is the perfect place to treat yourself to a delicious din with friends. All the dishes are made to share so you can do family style with a group of people and try everything!! Ordered (in order of my favorites!!!): 1. French style filet mignon beef 2. Crab fried rice 3. Spicy wontons 4. Xiao long bao 5. Shu mai (the most juicy ones ive had!!!) 6. Fried tofu with mushroom & veggies 7. Sautéed string beans 8. Pineapple buns 9. Egg tarts 10. Peking style pork chops 11. Barbecue pork buns 12. Crab maw soup 13. Scallion pancakes 14. Cocktails

We loved going to Capital Seafood because they had delicious food and was dog friendly. We recently found that Mama Lu's had taken over the spot. Mama Lu's did not disappoint!! The food was just as fantastic and service was just as quick and friendly. Seems like the only thing that changed was the name!!! Highly recommend and will definitely go again!!

Ordered so much and all of it was delicious. Staff were friendly, quick, and attentive. Vibes were chill and calming. Great time with people.

Who eats Chinese Food in Beverly Hills? You will want to now since @mamalusdumplinghouse made its mark off of La Cienega Blvd next to Lawry's. Mama Lu's is bringing all the authentic flavors from The SGV and Chinatown to Beverly Hills. If you think PF Chang's at the Beverly Center was real Chinese Food, you are about to wake up to REAL AUTHENTIC CHINESE flavors in your mouth! You will taste the difference and be like where has this flavor been in all of my life! Feel free to pick and choose what I ate with my friends. We were celebrating new friendships and we went all out! Plus service is fantastic. Apps & Mains - Crab Soup & Fish Maw - Steamed Juicy Pork Dumplings - Spicy Wontons - Scallion Pancake - Baked BBQ Pork Buns - Shu Mai - Walnut Shrimp - French Style Filet Mignon - Garlic Green Beans - Crab Fried Rice - Peking Style Pork Chop - Egg Tofu w/ Japanese Mushrooms Dessert & Cocktails - Pineapple Bun - Egg Tart - Lychee Martini - Lemon Drop - Cosmopolitan

I used to visit the original Monterey Park location pretty often, so I was excited to check out their new Beverly Hills branch. Overall, it was a nice experience -- though personally, I think the flavors at the original spot are a bit better. That said, if you're in West LA, this location is super convenient and definitely worth a visit. The dim sum wrappers were a bit on the thicker side, which was slightly disappointing, and the beef wrap felt like it might have been pre-made -- so that took away a little freshness for me. But the ambience and cleanliness of the restaurant were excellent, and the prices are quite reasonable. It's a solid spot to consider for a weekend brunch, especially if you're in the area.

Absolutely delicious and huge portions. High quality meat and shrimp and ample. Jun took my phone order and thought it would take 15 minutes. When I arrived my order was already ready. Jun was very sweet, welcoming and friendly. We tried Yang Chow rice, sweet-and-sour chicken, filet beef, and beef rolls. It was all very good. The filet beef is amazing. Thank you for your service. The delicious food. We will be back for sure.

Roast Beijing Sliced-Skin Duck- this was absolutely incredible! The duck was so tender and flavorful with perfectly crispy skin that crackled with each bite. You could taste the quality and traditional preparation - it was so fresh and authentic. The meat was juicy and fell apart beautifully, and the crispy skin added amazing texture. Honey Walnut Shrimp- this was so good! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and you could tell how fresh they were. The honey walnut sauce was sweet and creamy with the perfect consistency, and the candied walnuts added this amazing crunch. Every bite was perfectly balanced. Seafood Fried Rice- loved this! The rice was perfectly cooked with so much fresh seafood throughout - you could taste the ocean freshness in every bite. The wok hei (breath of the wok) was incredible and gave it that perfect smoky flavor. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. Chicken Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)- these were amazing! The dumplings were perfectly steamed and so delicate. When you bite into them the hot soup just bursts out - it's like a little flavor explosion. The chicken filling was so fresh and well-seasoned, and the dumpling wrapper was paper-thin perfection. Beef Wrap- this was really good! The beef was so tender and fresh with incredible flavor. The vegetables were crisp and fresh, and the wrap held everything together perfectly. You could taste how fresh all the ingredients were. Hot Green Tea- the perfect drink to go with all this delicious food! So fresh and aromatic, it helped cleanse the palate between dishes and complemented everything beautifully. Mango Pudding- such a perfect way to end the meal! It was so smooth and creamy with fresh, vibrant mango flavor. You could tell it was made with real mangoes - so light and refreshing after all the amazing dishes. Everything was so fresh and delicious! The quality was absolutely amazing and you can tell they really care about using the freshest ingredients and authentic preparation methods. The service was also incredible - the staff was so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The ambience was perfect too, creating such a welcoming and comfortable dining experience. They're also available on DoorDash which is so convenient for when you're craving this incredible fresh Chinese food at home! Can't wait to come back to try their dim sum and live seafood - I've heard it's absolutely amazing! Instagram: @hungrytamale

Wear the stretchy pants! My one regret coming here was I wore jeans when it was a stretchy pants worthy meal! Absolutely incredible food! Started with the green onion pancake (kind of chewy but with a good dipping sauce - probably would skip next time and juicy chicken dumplings. They were so delicate and flavorful - better than Din Tai Fung's! Because we wanted to try different things and have leftovers three of us got the string beans with chicken (this is a last meal worthy dish), Shanghai noodles with beef - comforting and lighter than it looks, not greasy at all; beef chow fun - nicely done with a ton of quality beef; Chinese broccoli with beef - really good but I may get the green beans with beef next time instead along with the green beans with chicken - I may be addicted. The portions are massive, it was fresh and flavorful (definitely a lot of MSG) and we are looking forward to the leftovers. In addition to the food I will be dreaming about, the service was so nice. We told them about a ginger allergy which they took seriously including the waiter double checking when a dish was brought out to make sure the dipping sauce was safe (it had garlic pieces in it). Also the prices were pretty low for both the quality and portion sizes. It was such an enjoyable experience and we can't wait to come back with friends - this would be a great place for a group too. Parking is $2.50 for 2 hours in the lot next door, no parking on the street weekdays from 4 - 6, and free meters if you can find one on the street after 6. For this level of Chinese food it also is incredibly clean and the staff was taking time to really make things spotless as tables left. I can't wait to try more!

Oh my dumpling goodness! There dim sum offerings are extremely good, the portions are good sized, and the kitchen/service is fast. If you like dim sum, give these folks a try. The interior decor is pleasant and understated. You'll be happy, and they're right here on restaurant row on La Cienega in Beverly Hills. There's street and parking lot parking.

The place used to be Captial seafood which I liked too. Now with mamalu, the food is still awesome and so is the ambience and the staff were awesome too. I had a good time.

I've been to other Mama Lu's locations like Pasadena and Monterey Park, but this one really stands out in its own way. The food is consistently tasty and feels upscale. We especially enjoyed the seafood soup, tofu, kale, and lobster. The seafood was very fresh, though I did find some of the dishes a bit salty. The atmosphere here feels more refined than the average Chinese restaurant. The staff are attentive and friendly, and service was smooth throughout our meal. I still enjoy the other branches, but this one feels like a step up while keeping that same comforting Mama Lu's flavor.

This Mama Lu's location on La Cienaga Blvd. serves fine authentic Chinese food in a commercial district. The attentive servers readily took care of our large dinner group ordering xiao long bao, roasted duck, French-style beef pieces, and other well-prepared dishes.

I was a little apprehensive regarding the change in ownership. My fears were unfounded as the food was still delicious and most of our favorites made the transition! It's still a good choice for brunch! The service seemed a little harried but it was still pretty good.

Amazing food. Fantastic service. Great location. Good wine. Thrilled to find this new spot! Dumplings are perfection. Chow mien is killer. And pea stems are delicious! Some of the best Chinese food I've had in a while.

Excellent food & service! Loved each dish we ordered- Peking duck (ordered ahead when made reservations), walnut shrimp, soup dumplings, spicy eggplant, beef & Chinese broccoli, yang chow fried rice - all tasty & fresh! Our server was so efficient and kind! Plus we were able to bring our dog as our table was on the patio. All that made for a special & enjoyable evening!

Amazing food! Great beef, noodles, dumplings, veg mmm... The server was super attentive and very nice!

Peking duck... french style mignon... chow mein... dumplings. All delicious. Every single thing! Would recommend to anyone looking for some delicious upscale Chinese in LA!!

Unfortunately, whenever we order it is either hit or miss. Has definitely changed since it took over Capital Seafood.

The food was fantastic! Ambience was good. I hope I don't live outside of the delivery zone!

My boyfriend and I just ate here, but we think we were scammed. We ordered the juicy pork dumplings ($12), the beef fried rice ($18) and the salt and pepper calamari ($20). The food was okay, but when the bill came out, we saw that the subtotal (before tip) was around $54.91. I looked below at the tip suggestions on the merchant copy and saw that the 18% tip option was close to around $63. My boyfriend set down his card. As the waitress was checking us out, she brought over two small pastries for us, free of charge. We were delighted and ate them, but while we were eating, I noticed from the corner of my eye that she had brought our bill with my boyfriends card to her manager, and they were talking in Mandarin. After a while, we received a receipt that was NOT ITEMIZED, showing that our "subtotal charged" was around $59. I thought that was strange, as I looked at the tip suggestions and saw that 18% tip was around $68. There was no price breakdown, and we dont know how the price increased. However, as we were about to leave, we rationalized our strange feelings by assuming that the price increased because of tax. Now, as we are sitting in our car, we believe that the staff charged us for the "free of charge" pastries that we did not ask for. I usually don't write reviews like this at all, and I would say I'm a pretty peaceful person, but I was left speechless. The food is alright, but beware of sketchy non-itemized bills and myserty charges if you don't speak Mandarin.