Yum Dumpling

Who knew such an unassuming location would serve the most delicious dumplings? The name of the restaurant doesn’t lie — YUM, indeed! After a long walk, we arrived HUNGRY. We ordered 12 different dishes: variations of steamed pork dumplings, pork and shrimp dumplings, pan-seared dumplings, fried rice, and noodles. Everything was flavorful and fresh, but the highlight was their pork soup dumplings. My 2 daughters demolished four orders on their own — they were that good. The dough is perfection. They were the ideal thickness, slightly chewy, and just the right texture to hold all that juicy filling without falling apart. A great “toothsome” bite - just how proper dumplings should be! We also enjoyed their onion pancakes - crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside. We ordered fried rice and a beef stir fry - but, unfortunately, they paled in comparison to the dumplings and onion pancakes. We’ve come back 6x since our initial visit and took home food. My kiddo never makes it home without polishing off one containers. Definitely recommend.

Yum Dumplings is a rare find in Orange, offering not just standard American Chinese dishes but also some authentic Hubei specialties. The restaurant itself is small yet inviting, with a bright dining space and charming cat-themed decorations that create a cozy atmosphere. One standout dish is the Hot Dry Noodles, a classic Hubei dish coated in rich sesame sauce. The special toppings add a slightly sour note, enhancing the flavor and balancing the richness of the sauce. As a bonus, they serve free marinated cabbage as an appetizer, which pairs perfectly with the noodles. Their Pork & Chive Pan-Fried Dumplings are larger than most, generously stuffed with juicy pork and fresh chives. However, be prepared for a bit of a wait, as these dumplings take time to be freshly prepared. Beyond the food, the warm service adds to the experience. When I visited during the Spring Festival, the staff greeted me with a heartfelt "Happy New Year," making the meal feel even more special. Note that there is no outdoor dining space, so it may not be dog-friendly. For those looking for something beyond typical takeout, Yum Dumplings delivers with delicious, authentic flavors and a welcoming atmosphere.

A dumpling and noodle place in Orange, the dishes look great so we came to try it again. I don't remember what we ordered the first time but I ordered the beef tendon noodle soup, as you can see from the video... If you like to chew rubber, you might like it. The tendon wasn't even cooked enough, it was super tough, if I bounced it hard enough, it probably could reach the ceiling 😅 since it was a beef and tendon noodle soup and all the tendon wasn't edible, it's only soup and noodles. Funny thing is, the waitress actually saw me making the video and commented, they're tough huh? I said yes. She said she would tell the chef and that was it. How can a restaurant serve this to the customers is beyond me... The dumplings on the other hand were quite good, the dumpling skin was chewy with a bite to it and the filling was nice. That's why I gave them two ⭐.

Pretty popular place. The food does taste home-made. Good service. The food was hit or miss with the group. I did like the food. I liked the cucumber.

Prices have increased but so have the size of the dumplings. Service and food are great. Atmosphere is nothing that wows. Keep coming back.

I would like to say I finally found me some authentic Chinese cuisine this hidden gem is orange county best kept secret. The staff is very friendly, kind, and attentive. The best customer service. Everyone is so nice they ensure your taken care of. I honestly thought I walked into my cousins home. So Welcoming and positive. The food is cooked fresh upon ordering. Tons of flavor, juicy Dumplings, the fried rice still makes my mouth water writting this.

The dumplings might need to be cooked for a longer time? Noodles are good 👍 want to come back for the noodles.

One of the best Chinese comfort food restaurants in Orange! Authentic hot dry noodles brought me back to the city of Wuhan, and the XiaoLongBao are very juicy and yummy. Beef noodle soup has flavorful broth. Everything tastes good and on point. Unlike the other Chinese dumping restaurant, the restaurant is bright, clean, and spacious. Would def come back to try other delish dishes:-)

amable servicio y buena comida;gentle service and good goods I like "xiao long bao "mostly juicy and delicious

Authentic Chinese food at a good price in an area with not many options. Love the combo fried rice, hot and sour soup, and all the dumplings.

Since green china closed down, this spot has the best Hot & Sour soup in the area. I've had it a handful of times and it always hits. They actually use Woodear mushrooms, which is a must for this soup. I can also recommend the shrimp and pork wontons! Make sure to add extra chili oil and ask for the Chinese black vinegar!! (Will try the fried pork buns next time!)

Whoever was in the kitchen today had the large hole in the salt shaker open. I could barely eat a bite of their signature pork soup dumplings or beef tripe noodle bowl without guzzling water between each one. You order through a dry erase marker circling what you want before finding the server to collect. There's little wonton chips with sweet and sour sauce that's like the equivalent bread basket. I wanted to compare their soup dumplings to Seven Grams and Joe's Shanghai and the outer skin was hard and chewy, and not much soup came out at all when I bit in. The cucumber salad was just vinegary and a garnish of chili peppers on top. The beef tripe noodle soup was so salty for me and some of my favorite things to do is slurp the soup after eating some of the noodles... not here. This will be my first and last visit. Parking is shared by several businesses in this mini strip center. Service was polite enough and he did refill our water glasses two times in 20 minutes... indicative of our salty experience.

We found this place by chance while looking for someplace to eat in Orange. Truth is, we were lost and hungry. The restaurant is small, but cozy and clean. The waitress was friendly and helped us with the menu . The menu was laminated in and you you check off what you want. All the food was freshly cooked and were presentled nicely. The Dumplings are authentic and Steamed to perfection. They were simple the very best I ever have had.The dumplings had 1 piece of shrimp and the pork was finely grinded and it was portioned to the size of the dumpling. It was packed full of savory flavor.I will definitely be coming back to try more dishes.If you like dumplings , this is a must try destination.

Came here for lunch on a Saturday and it was good! Service was quick and efficient for a party of 2 and our food was served fresh. The dishes we ordered were all flavorful and portion sizes were decent. Ambiance of the restaurant is casual and there's indoor seating available. Parking lot is also available for free.

Came here because was craving soup dumplings and the juicy pork dumplings were definitely very good! I do wish they had more variety when it came to the meat options for the soup dumplings but would definitely recommend getting these if you eat pork. The shrimp and pork dumplings were served to us on accident but the server was very nice and they ended up being way better than the chicken dumplings we actually ordered. The chicken dumplings could use more flavor. Overall would recommend checking it out!

We chose this restaurant bc after a long day in the snow, my bf and I were craving beef noodle soup! The soup looked great, but unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. :( Food - We ordered 1 mild and 1 regular beef noodle soup and they were both lacking in flavor. The juicy pork dumplings were fine, but not much soup inside. Service - Service was great and the staff were very friendly :) Ambiance - The restaurant was p empty - just us and another table. It was a little quiet and awkward but not a huge deal.

yum dumplings def lives up to their name :p all their dumplings were delicious! my most to least fave would be : pork and shrimp w chive, chicken and corn, pork and chive, beef with brown onion. the potsticker wrappers were a bit too thick for my liking but flavor was still good. chili oil was good and def spicy! check out this small cute place out :)

So happy to have this spot nearby! It was easy to order online and schedule for a 5pm pickup. I arrived about 5 mins early and my order was ready! Food was warm and tasty. The juicy pork dumplings were so good! My son loved the shrimp chow mein, and we liked the green beans too. The garlic broccoli was tasty but they were too soggy, that's my only critique! Clean place and easy customer service.

Stopped by this place for dinner. The interior is cute with cat art adorning the walls. Our server was quite nice and attentive, ensuring our water glasses were always refilled. We ended up ordering the juicy pork dumplings, shrimp and pork pan-fried dumplings, cucumber salad, sauteed green beans, and thai tea. The pork dumplings lived up to its name and was quite flavorful. The pan-fried dumplings had a generous amount of filling and I loved the crisp edges. The cucumber salad tasted fresh and the vinegar dressing gave just the right amount of tang. The green beans were the perfect texture and the sauce was delicious. The thai tea could have been stronger but it was still good. Great experience overall!

Gotta love supporting lil mom n pop restaurants. If you're craving for some YUMmy Dumplingg look no further. Everything came out so tasty. And customer service was fast efficient and friendly. Recommend their beef chow fun and XLB

Food was delicious ! The food is pricey for the portions being so small. That's the only downside. Staff were friendly and location was clean.

Pork soup dumpling was delicious and the pork and shrimp is good too. Chicken was disappointing and the chili oil tasted stale. Atmosphere was good and many customers spoke Chinese which is a good sign. Service was great and owner is passionate

The food here is pretty good. We got the chicken and shrimp dumplings, chicken dumplings and the pork dumplings. The chicken and shrimp were pretty good but the regular chicken ones were alright. The hot and sour soup was also pretty good. Service was great and fast. The vibes were cool with the cat theme. If you like spicy food the dumplings could be significantly more spicy.

Had the beef tendon noodle soup, was not crazy spicy but enough to definitely make both my wife and I to cough just inhaling the spice, was delicious . I liked the spicy wonton but wife said skin was too thick which I can't argue with. The dumplings were just average. I think the joint can improve with 2 simple changes: light volume music background (cuz you can hear almost all table conversations which is annoying) and the solo counter guy needs to SMILE like once in awhile, dayem dude, look like you care. Probably won't return. This was our 2nd time. Think the last.

What a great place to enjoy an amazing meal! The service was spot on in timeliness and friendliness. The flavors and textures were incredible - especially the dumplings. It is at the end of a small strip with moderate parking. Relaxed atmosphere and clean tables. The green onion pancakes were delicious.

Food was fresh. I did a phone order and arrived early on purchase. It was not ready, so I'm happy. Why? That meant it's still being made. I had plenty of time to wait. I order pan-fried pork buns. The bun was soft and dough was more like made this morning. The pork was good with meat and fat ratio. It wasn't overly chewy for pork so I suspect they used baking soda. It was not salty-perfect. Bathroom hygiene needs work. There needs to be more cleaning. I would recommend this place.

The food was delicious. Our favorite was the steamed pork juicy dumpling. The service was fast and everything was really tasty.

We spent the day in the OC and figured we have some dumplings as we made our way back home. Wife found this location and thought we'd give it a try. Prices are reasonable and everything is made to order. The steamed pork dumplings are really good as are the other side dishes that we ordered. We ordered a side of scallion pancakes, chinese cucumber salad along with our orders of steamed pork dumplings, spicy beef noodle soup along with a couple other dishes. They seem to do a lot of take out orders as well, if we lived closer we'd probably do that as well as the food and taste is right up there with the more expensive establishments.

Love the beef chow-fun here. It's tasty and the beef is tender. If you want more flavor add a bit of soy sauce. If you like spicy.... add some of their chili in oil... a little goes a long way. The servers and cashiers are nice and welcoming. The location is a corner store with windows that lights up the restaurant.

The food is absolutely delicious here. My favorite are the soup dumplings, of course! Juicy and full of delicious meat. But also, cucumber salad!!! The dressing is light and mildly spicy, unless you get one of those chilies in your bite. Then watch out! But the service is quick and friendly, the location clean, and the food never lets you down.

Beef noodle soup was good. cucumber good. Xlb ok. Beef chow mien good. Lemon ice tea good. Good service.

Soup dumplings were good, the other dim sum we got weren't very flavorful and were overpriced. I wouldn't come here again for dumplings as there are too many other great options in Orange County. I haven't tried their noodle dishes, so maybe that's worth a try next time.

The food was delicious and the pick up was quick and seamless!!! The beef chow fun is addicting as well as the wontons in sauce!

Was craving some spicy beef noodle soup on a rainy day and found Yum Dumplings. Nice bright mom and pop restaurant with authentic Taiwanese dishes. We got the spiced beef rice noodle soup, beef chow fun, apocryphal wontons, and fried pork buns. I'll start with my least favorite which was sadly the wontons. The skin was just WAY too thick and barely any filling. The beef noodle soup had great flavor, but wasn't a fan of the rice noodle. It was too soggy and soft. The absolute best dish, hands down and a MUST GET are the pork fried buns!!! I'd come back for these alone. They came out piping hot, crispy bottoms, and a juicy center. I liked that these didn't need the sesame seed layer to be crispy like other places. My son doesn't normally eat them because of his allergies, but he's able to eat them here. Order two if you need to because you'll have a hard time sharing!

We were trying a new place and Yum Dumplings was just not for us. It is a small little eatery that serves dumplings and other Chinese dishes. The decor is okay and they have a few of the dishes painted on the windows of the place. We tried the pork fried rice, sautéed green beans, hot dry noodles, and pork dumplings. They were just okay nothing special and the noodles are something out of left field and not an item I would trust myself to try again. So for us it is a no, but someone else may like it, your choice.

We are here on Friday 7/19(take out) What we ordered Spicy shrimp and pork dumplings 7/10spicyyyy Chicken dumplings 10/10 on flavor Green beans 10/10 delicious Scallion cake 9/10 first time trying- the portion was small Beef noodle 6/10 Chicken fried rice 2/10 greasy, no flavor, chicken was sus Overall we enjoyed this place and would come back for the dumplings and green beans !!

I really want to support mom and pop shops especially when it comes to ethnic cuisines, but this place misses the spot for me. We ordered the pan fried bao buns, wontons, and scallion pancakes. Each table is set up with soy sauce and chili oil which were bomb and not spicy at all! But all the flavors of each item started to blend together. They really lack flavor/seasoning for what it's worth. The bao buns was lacking flavor and needed to be more crispy! I think they are still trying to find their niche and flavors! But will return and update the review! The service was quick and casual! We saw a lot of people ordering to go. Maybe they are known for their noodles? We didn't get that but next time!

Very authentic. Upon entering grab a seat and a wait staff will bring you a plastic menu and a marker where you circle your desired choices then hand it back to an employee. They bring dishes out piping hot and pay at the end of the meal. I think there was only one chef as the foods came out one by one at a slow pace. Restaurant was not crowded at all. The xlb steamed juicy dumplings were definitely juicy but not the best we've had. Pan fried dumplings were okay as the meat tasted a bit different from what we are accustomed to. Green onion pancake needed more salt and more green onion. The wuhan shiu mai was not good at all. Garlic broccoli and pork fried rice were delicious but again not the best we've had. The best dish here would be their pan fried pork buns. The dough was fluffy and soft. Water was also very clean tasting (odd statement I know but some places have funky filters = funky water). Overall it's great to have this restaurant in Orange especially for locals who are craving dumplings but imo there are many other tastier options in SoCal.

For a small family owned restaurant in the middle of Orange, I was surprised of their flavor, prices, and portion sizes. They have some good dumplings and staple dishes, but their beef noodle soup was something to remember. It was a good portion with nice chunks of beef. The broth was simply comforting making, me want to come back again next time. Your service will be typically non existent. I don't come here for service. I came here for a good, quick bite.

So far the service is nice the cashier is super nice and helpful! The bathroom and the main dining room is very clean and I love how bright the dining room is, very cheery! I'll add more once I try the food but it is made to order and I do love that!

Saturday. 1/13. Lunch time Outside: small center but ample parking Inside: about 10 tables with 4 seating at each table Food: pan-fried dumplings, pork fried rice, and soup dumplings. The fillings of both pan-fried and soup dumplings were savory but the outside were a bit thick/doughy, and chewy. Drinks (soda) are from cans vs fountain. The staff were nice and tables were cleaned.

All the dumplings seemed freshly made however our overall experience was mediocre. Juicy dumplings were juicy and were the best of what we chose- 4 stars The shrimp and chicken pan fried dumplings and cucumber salad were too salty- 3 stars The vegetable chow mein was ok- 3 stars Shui Mai- was oddly different and not at all what we expected. Bland sticky rice with small pieces of ? meat. There was no description under this menu item- 2 stars The service was very basic and lacking.

I love these dumplings and fried rice. And NEVER leave without their spicy Cucumbers!

This place is the best!! The quality is better than many other similar places, and tastes way better too! Great service. Very casual restaurant, but a great spot to go if you want great food!

I tried Yum Dumpling for lunch today and it was really good. I ordered the pork soup dumplings and the pork & shrimp pan fried dumplings. They were both delicious! I will be going back soon.

Yum Dumpling is a great spot for casual Chinese food. They have your classic Chinese American dishes like beef and broccoli, fried rice, and honey walnut shrimp plus a sizable selection of noodle soups and dumplings. I tried the beef rice noodle soup, which was super flavorful and the thinly sliced beef on top was tender and juicy. The broth has a rich beef flavor and is only slightly spicy, so it's perfect for drinking. Both the pork buns and the pan fried pork dumplings were juicy and delicious. The spot is casual and on the more affordable end, making it a good spot to go to with friends and family.

great chinese food! our waitress was friendly, considerate of our little babies, and super attentive. the dining area was clean but very casual. as my first impression when i pulled up, i wasn't sure if this place was like a fast food chinese restaurant. i was surprised to learn the quality of the food was top notch. i'm not much of an orange chicken fan but my niece requested it so we ordered it; it was delicious! it was so delicious that we ordered the dish twice! one serving wasn't enough between two adults and 3 kiddos. the steamed pork buns and the pan-fried dumplings were also great. parking lot is small but we had no trouble finding a spot in front of the restaurant. we were stuffed at the end of our meal. looking forward to coming back and trying out their noodles.

Cold weather calls for warm delicious food. And Yum Dumpling doesn't disappoint. The portions are generous and the flavors are flowing. The beef noodle soup is the best I've ever had. My fam devoured the noodles and orange chicken leaving only the little red chilis behind. Next round pan fried dumplings and of course more beef noodle soup. Shout out to the staff member who brought my kiddo a fork as she couldn't work her chopsticks as well as she was hoping.

A friend recommended Yum Dumpling to me about a month ago, and ever since, I've been wanting to go. Tonight, my husband and I tried it for the first time. We ordered Spring Rolls, Juicy Pork Dumplings, and Spicy Signature Flavored Beef Noodle Soup. The Spring Rolls were a hard pass. I thought they'd be light and refreshing. Sadly, they were fried, oily, and the filling wasn't great (lacked flavorful and skimpy on the inside). The Juicy Pork Dumplings and Spicy Signature Flavored Beef Noodle Soup were hits. The dumplings were super flavorful and juicy. The soup satisfied my spicy beef noodle soup craving, especially in this rainy weather. Next time I'm in the mood for Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, I know where to go. Parking wasn't a problem for us, but I did want to mention that it is a small parking lot. When this restaurant is busy and crowded, I can see parking being an issue.

My parents and I have gone to Yum Dumpling a few times now and each time we are immensely satisfied with our experience. The food is always delicious, service excellent and attentive, and the ambiance is delightful. This last time that we dined here for dinner, we were happily surprised by complimentary cabbage kimchi with free refills. For our meal, we ordered the green onion pancakes as an appetizer which are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. We got the juicy pork dumplings, sautéed string beans (my personal favorite), and the vegetable fried rice. Each item is perfectly seasoned and is freshly cooked. Nothing seemed like it was reheated. We asked our server what he recommended and these items are their most popular and for good reason! Prices are a little more on the expensive side, but know you will be paying for quality food and experiences.

Stopped in for lunch. Empty at 11 but an hour later at least 60% full AND many Chinese speaking customers!! Clean, well lit, table service. You get to mark the reusable menus with your order. Pan fried dumplings excellent - crisp on the bottom, juicy and moist inside. Scallion pancakes light, flaky and NOT oily. Stir fry green beans a little sweet for me but good crunch. Overall definitely a place to come back to.

Got here about 15 minutes after they opened on a Saturday. Good thing we did, because the place got filled extremely quick! The restaurant has about 10 tables and has a very homey vibe to it, nothing over the top here. The staff quickly greeted us and let us pick our tables, provided us with menus, and gave us cups of ice water. We ended up ordering the Beef Signature Noodle Soup, Pork Fried Rice, and Beef Chow Fun. The dishes came out extremely quick, maybe 5 minutes or so, and were all extremely delicious with the signature soup definitely being a must! Unfortunately didn't stay true to the name and order any dumplings, but easily a spot that we'd return to try again!

Thanks to a recent Yelp email, we decided to try this place this week. Unfortunately, Yelp's listing claims they were open 7 days a week, but of course, when we stopped by on Tuesday, the sign on the day stated that they were closed on Tuesdays! Bah! We ended up getting the Chinese-American lunch special at nearby Orange Blossom instead. We tried our luck today (Thursday afternoon) for a late lunch/early dinner. At 4pm, several people were picking up to-go orders, but there were no dine-in customers. We were invited to sit anywhere we liked. The server offered our choice of hot water or cold. I prefer iced water. Later, we added hot tea for me, and Coke for Hubby. We selected the Juicy Pork Dumplings, Pork and Chinese Cabbage Pan-Fried Dumplings, and Beef Chow Fun. With such a small location, you could hear the wok finishing up, so I knew the noodles were done. Being Cantonese, I like hot mustard with my chow fun. Unfortunately, there was none available. The noodles were fine, and the meat was tender, but needed more flavor. The soup dumplings were large! The bamboo steamer was filled with the 8 pieces. Black vinegar and soy sauce were on the table to make the dipping sauce as we liked. The pan-fried dumplings had a nice color, but I was getting full, so only tried one. Hubby was still hungry, so we added Hot and Sour Soup. It took a little time to get to the table, but it finally arrived, piping hot and delicious. By the time we left, the tables were filling up, and the takeout orders were continuing to be picked up. According to the server, they've been open almost 2 months. Nice that they are close by. The place is clean with good menu choices. Everything is freshly prepared.

I've seen this physical location rotate through so many concepts throughout the years. Remember when this used to be a yogurt concept Cherry On Top? This location has never been good for businesses because it's such an awkward entry point from the street, and I hope Yum Dumpling bucks the trend because the food here is phenomenal. I knew I was in for a good time when I sat down and saw the menu and spoke with the waitress. We had a wonderful lady waitress and she didn't speak a lick of English. I believe her and her son run the restaurant, but just my speculation. I knew I was in for at the very least, a very authentic experience. I ordered the shrimp wonton and signature beef noodle soup. To order you use a whiteboard marker on the menu and circle what you want, and for the beef noodle soup I just wrote Spicy next to the item and they had the heat added. The food here is one of the best dumpling experiences in the area. For the longest time I have felt orange county lacked good dim sum and dumpling locations. Sure Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty are delicious, but you're paying up for the location more so than the food. Though this food is a bit different, wonton and traditional dumplings vs a specialty XLB, the food and sauces here are so good I would easily pick coming here over those locations in a pinch. Regarding the beef noodle soup, yes this place is miles better than A&J Restaurnat in Irvine in my opinion. Both are good but I would 100% pick this every time. Flavors are amazing, food is phenomenal, and service is as authentic as you can expect from a Chinese establishment. This is one of the best Chinese restaurants in the orange county area, and I really hope this establishment becomes a staple. I've seen so many concepts fail here just due to the location, so please check it out. You won't be disappointed.

I accidentally found this small Chinese restaurant. Oh, my God!! It's really unexpected. Although is not big,it is very clean, and the waiters are very nice！！! Hot and dry noodles and Shaomail are 1:1 restored to what I ate when I traveled to Wuhan many years ago. It is very authentic. All dumplings and noodles are handmade. I recommend them to you. Be sure to try them. It's delicious!!!!

Anybody who grew up in Orange knows this particular plot of land is notorious for going out of business, but I am confident when I say that this restaurant is here to stay! This is one of the only authentic Chinese restaurants in Orange and quite amazing. My first try here was when they first opened and the owners knew they had to impress my mother, a Chinese immigrant, who can judge food quite hard. They offered us two bobas for free and recommended several different dumplings as it is their specialty. We ordered the juicy pork dumpling x3 (8 each), signature flavored beef noodle soup, beef chow fun, broccoli beef, scallion pancake, pan fried pork bun, chow mein, and cucumber salad. I loved the XLB, broccoli beef, and chow fun the most. Wasn't a fan of scallion pancake bc it was a little plain, but when you've got everything else it's not a dish to worry over :) Summary: try some XLB and chow fun! support this small business!

Love this little place! Clean, good timely service, and most importantly authentic delicious WUHAN sesame dry noodle!