Paradise Dynasty
Chinese restaurant · Costa Mesa ·
Soup dumplings, noodles & Szechuan dishes in a modern venue
Soup dumplings, noodles & Szechuan dishes in a modern venue
"After years of anticipation, this xiao long bao specialist made its Los Angeles debut on November 21 at the Americana at Brand, taking over the former Din Tai Fung space and showcasing its signature eight flavors of soup dumplings with fillings like black truffle, kimchi, garlic, barbecue pulled pork, crab roe, and more." - Rebecca Roland
"In Costa Mesa, Paradise Dynasty is teaming up with Little Saigon’s Phởholic on a limited-edition xiao long bao filled with pho broth; the special is available through April 30, and visitors can get a half-dozen dumplings for $5 through March 15 (otherwise $14)." - Cathy Chaplin
"Though the rainbow soup dumplings look like a social media gimmick, the flavor residing inside these hand-tucked beauties is worth the trek to Paradise Dynasty. The Singapore-based restaurant group is making major inroads in the United States on the back of these dumplings, sporting delicate wrappers and creative fillings, from black truffle and spicy Sichuan with kurobuta pork. The menu extends well beyond dumplings, from terrific beef fried rice to a swoon-worthy radish pastry that’s almost too pretty to eat." - Mona Holmes
"I visited twice in a week and found weekday lunches relaxed while weekends bustle; Cantonese and Taiwanese specialties are affordable and satisfying, and the Singapore chile lobster is a standout entree—sweet, slightly spicy seasoning served with lobster tail chunks (a bit fiddly but worth it), chewy rice cakes in a sticky sauce that evoke breezy Southeast Asian nights, and generally swift service." - Eater Staff
"The shopping center is so massive, in fact, that it actually houses two giant soup dumpling chains — the other being the first U.S. location of Singapore-based Paradise Dynasty, whose colorful xiao long bao have taken Asia’s cutthroat dumpling scene by storm." - Jenn Tanaka