I went there for the last time it was good but that's how I put 4 stars. Basically, that place is used to be Mama Lu' Dumpling House back then.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amanda N.
ACCESSIBILITY/PARKING: Located in a large plaza with lots of parking, no issue at all. WAIT: Got seated right away during 12 pm lunch rush on a Friday. AMBIANCE: It is a typical comfort food restaurant with booths and large round tables for larger groups. Music was playing at a reasonable volume, and we could hear each other at the table nicely. FOOD: Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin Stir Fried Udon: This was SOOO good, the meat was incredibly tender, and the black pepper sauce really came through with the perfectly cooked noodles! Personally, udon noodles should have a chewy bite throughout while maintaining it's shape and not falling to pieces. Beef Wrap: VERY yummy and had great seasoning on the beef, with good proportions of beef to cilantro. Juicy Pork Dumplings: MUST GET, very juicy and flavorful with the perfectly julienned ginger and chili oil Corn & Egg Soup: Thick consistency with great corn flavor - if you love corn, you NEED to try! DRINKS: We got hot tea which was tasty and complemented the food nicely SERVICE: Food came out fast and was responsive when we needed something. $: VERY affordable, with tip included for the above dishes and tea it came out to $64! They accept cash/card. OVERALL: DEFINITELY coming back to try more of their menu items! I enjoyed every dish which makes me excited to try everything else. The food was extremely comforting and tasty, nothing lacked flavor, and it was so affordable, how can you not love this place?
Steven L.
Absolutely a must-go, if you are looking for comfortable, very friendly service and great authentic Cantonese food place. It is not well known because it is not visible when driving on Valley and San Gabriel. It hides itself behind a huge parking lot. I accidentally walked by and decided to give it a try and it turned out to be a good surprise for me.
Maria Mercedes Lorenzo
Yummy selection of food. My favorite is the Seaweed Fried Fish and the Salty Fish and Chicken Fried Rice. They cook your food to order, service is fast courteous and friendly. Portions are huge!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dylan C.
The taste is very good, it has the taste of my hometown, and I will still choose to come back
Melody C.
A review from a local! We saw the name change outside and assumed it turned into a different restaurant. Thankfully, it didn't! We've never had a disappointing meal here. The menu is still the same. I'm glad they survived the pandemic. Come and give this place a try! Our favorites are beef chow fun, xiao long bao and basically any of their noodle dishes. We came a little early for lunch today and their rice noodle delivery person didn't arrive yet. So they recommended an stir fry beef udon dish. Perfectly peppery! Service is friendly and quick. Enjoyed their house tea. Appreciated their table side home made hot sauce. Thank you for the wonderful meal today.One more thing....There's more than one mama in the world lol. Trust that their chefs know how to cook in this house.
Rahul C
The food is alright the service is great and this is NOT a mama Lu's dumpling house ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kristi C.
SCAM! This place has scammed the real Mama Lu's dumpling house by stealing their name AND logo for their online pickup website. It's pretty despicable and bad business practices. What is more, they have stolen images from Mama Lu's menu to make it really look the same. I can't believe that a restaurant would go so out of it's way to mislead their customers, it's quite despicable and low and the ones responsible should be ashamed.Looks like the restaurant was empty though so they may well already be on their way to being out of business. Don't get played...go to the real mama lu's dumpling housemamaludumpling.com
Suz C.
Was so impressed I had to end my Yelp review hiatus just to give this place some props. Although on Yelp it's named Deli Kingdom, when we were there the menu displayed Mama's Dumpling House, so just to clarify any confusion. Now on to the good stuff. The hubby and I have ordered green onion pancake at every spot that has them. So we've become somewhat of a green onion pancake connoisseur haha. And this spot does it right. It was thin with lots of flavor and most of all, crispy :D Definitely the best imo. Next up was the crispy pan fried seafood noodles, which I also order very often at various hk cafes. Very tasty. Best of all was the kind of extra thin egg noodles used, never had that and it was good. Hubby ordered the beef stew noodles and it was ok. The meat could have been a little more tender. Flavor in the soup was on point though. He liked that and everything else. Parking was easy as it had it's own parking lot in front. The atmosphere and environment inside was very comfortable and modern. Looked like it was newly renovated with the booths, tables, walls, and cabinets. And yes that stuff also matters to me! Another notable mention was the impeccable service. The lady who helped us was so sweet, accommodating, and friendly. That alone made me want to keep coming back, had it not been for the extensive menu and overall deliciousness. Awesome place with lots of great positives. Way, way too underrated.New recent photos posted.
Janelle L.
On a high recommendation by my friend Leanne we came for dinner. It wasn't super busy on a Thursday night but it should be. This place is way underrated in my opinion. Here's what we ordered:Seaweed fish: definitely the way to go here! They use a mild tasting fish (I'm guessing tilapia, but please don't tell me, I'm not a tilapia fan) with a light flavorful batter laced with seaweed. Chinese Broccoli: We asked what vegetable was good (or in season) right now and ordered what they recommended. Honestly, this might have been the simplest, most flavorful veggie dish I've ordered in a restaurant. It was the clean oil and the little nuggets of dried shrimp (or whatever they were) that made this dish standout....maybe even over the all the protein dishes. Soup Dumplings #1: Because they only had #1 or #2 available. I really wanted the pork & crab ones but settled for #1. While these were flavorful enough the wrapper was a little thick and I would have liked a little more soup inside.S&P Pork Chops: These were good, not over cooked, lightly coated. Beef Chow Fun: Decent wok flavor (without this we cannot even discuss the dish), good chew on the noodles. I would have liked a few smaller pieces of beef but more of it.The waitress was awesome! She had a smile on her face every time she came to the table no matter what we asked for or how difficult we may have been. I think I tipped her 30% because she was so smiley and such a pleasant host/server.Parking is super easy and plentiful in this strip mall.
I've visited this restaurant several times now for take-out and dine-in. I was really happy with the cook on the food. Vegetables, meats, noodles, etc., were all cooked to perfection. Nothing was over cooked or undercooked and in my opinion, nicely seasoned and flavorful. I was happy with the service and friendliness of their staff. Food came out quickly. I think people are afraid to eat here because it's often empty inside but my honest opinion, if people take my word for it, this is definitely a hidden gem for really good food at affordable prices versus the inflating prices of many other restaurants in the area. If you're in this plaza and can't figure out where to eat, give this place a try.
Kimberly T.
People need to give this place a chance! Food is good, yes prices have gone up, but so has everything else, no need to cry about it. The green beans and pan fried pot stickers are always good choices, but my husband really likes the black pepper udon noodles with beef! Huge portions and good value! There's always one lady running the whole floor herself, from taking order to bringing drinks to taking phone orders. Hats off to her, it's hard to do what she does.
Mikeito Z.
For the price the food is great and portions are nicely sized. Service is also good for being shorthanded. I'm surprised this place isn't packed.
Zy C
(Translated by Google) The attitude of the waiter is super bad, it's called a wow(Original)服务员态度超级差，那叫一个哇塞
Sanford Wong
I stopped here with my parents after visiting the supermarket next door. The food was very delicious and the service was top notch.
I went there for the last time it was good but that's how I put 4 stars. Basically, that place is used to be Mama Lu' Dumpling House back then.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
ACCESSIBILITY/PARKING: Located in a large plaza with lots of parking, no issue at all. WAIT: Got seated right away during 12 pm lunch rush on a Friday. AMBIANCE: It is a typical comfort food restaurant with booths and large round tables for larger groups. Music was playing at a reasonable volume, and we could hear each other at the table nicely. FOOD: Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin Stir Fried Udon: This was SOOO good, the meat was incredibly tender, and the black pepper sauce really came through with the perfectly cooked noodles! Personally, udon noodles should have a chewy bite throughout while maintaining it's shape and not falling to pieces. Beef Wrap: VERY yummy and had great seasoning on the beef, with good proportions of beef to cilantro. Juicy Pork Dumplings: MUST GET, very juicy and flavorful with the perfectly julienned ginger and chili oil Corn & Egg Soup: Thick consistency with great corn flavor - if you love corn, you NEED to try! DRINKS: We got hot tea which was tasty and complemented the food nicely SERVICE: Food came out fast and was responsive when we needed something. $: VERY affordable, with tip included for the above dishes and tea it came out to $64! They accept cash/card. OVERALL: DEFINITELY coming back to try more of their menu items! I enjoyed every dish which makes me excited to try everything else. The food was extremely comforting and tasty, nothing lacked flavor, and it was so affordable, how can you not love this place?
Absolutely a must-go, if you are looking for comfortable, very friendly service and great authentic Cantonese food place. It is not well known because it is not visible when driving on Valley and San Gabriel. It hides itself behind a huge parking lot. I accidentally walked by and decided to give it a try and it turned out to be a good surprise for me.
Yummy selection of food. My favorite is the Seaweed Fried Fish and the Salty Fish and Chicken Fried Rice. They cook your food to order, service is fast courteous and friendly. Portions are huge!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The taste is very good, it has the taste of my hometown, and I will still choose to come back
A review from a local! We saw the name change outside and assumed it turned into a different restaurant. Thankfully, it didn't! We've never had a disappointing meal here. The menu is still the same. I'm glad they survived the pandemic. Come and give this place a try! Our favorites are beef chow fun, xiao long bao and basically any of their noodle dishes. We came a little early for lunch today and their rice noodle delivery person didn't arrive yet. So they recommended an stir fry beef udon dish. Perfectly peppery! Service is friendly and quick. Enjoyed their house tea. Appreciated their table side home made hot sauce. Thank you for the wonderful meal today.One more thing....There's more than one mama in the world lol. Trust that their chefs know how to cook in this house.
The food is alright the service is great and this is NOT a mama Lu's dumpling house ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
SCAM! This place has scammed the real Mama Lu's dumpling house by stealing their name AND logo for their online pickup website. It's pretty despicable and bad business practices. What is more, they have stolen images from Mama Lu's menu to make it really look the same. I can't believe that a restaurant would go so out of it's way to mislead their customers, it's quite despicable and low and the ones responsible should be ashamed.Looks like the restaurant was empty though so they may well already be on their way to being out of business. Don't get played...go to the real mama lu's dumpling housemamaludumpling.com
Was so impressed I had to end my Yelp review hiatus just to give this place some props. Although on Yelp it's named Deli Kingdom, when we were there the menu displayed Mama's Dumpling House, so just to clarify any confusion. Now on to the good stuff. The hubby and I have ordered green onion pancake at every spot that has them. So we've become somewhat of a green onion pancake connoisseur haha. And this spot does it right. It was thin with lots of flavor and most of all, crispy :D Definitely the best imo. Next up was the crispy pan fried seafood noodles, which I also order very often at various hk cafes. Very tasty. Best of all was the kind of extra thin egg noodles used, never had that and it was good. Hubby ordered the beef stew noodles and it was ok. The meat could have been a little more tender. Flavor in the soup was on point though. He liked that and everything else. Parking was easy as it had it's own parking lot in front. The atmosphere and environment inside was very comfortable and modern. Looked like it was newly renovated with the booths, tables, walls, and cabinets. And yes that stuff also matters to me! Another notable mention was the impeccable service. The lady who helped us was so sweet, accommodating, and friendly. That alone made me want to keep coming back, had it not been for the extensive menu and overall deliciousness. Awesome place with lots of great positives. Way, way too underrated.New recent photos posted.
On a high recommendation by my friend Leanne we came for dinner. It wasn't super busy on a Thursday night but it should be. This place is way underrated in my opinion. Here's what we ordered:Seaweed fish: definitely the way to go here! They use a mild tasting fish (I'm guessing tilapia, but please don't tell me, I'm not a tilapia fan) with a light flavorful batter laced with seaweed. Chinese Broccoli: We asked what vegetable was good (or in season) right now and ordered what they recommended. Honestly, this might have been the simplest, most flavorful veggie dish I've ordered in a restaurant. It was the clean oil and the little nuggets of dried shrimp (or whatever they were) that made this dish standout....maybe even over the all the protein dishes. Soup Dumplings #1: Because they only had #1 or #2 available. I really wanted the pork & crab ones but settled for #1. While these were flavorful enough the wrapper was a little thick and I would have liked a little more soup inside.S&P Pork Chops: These were good, not over cooked, lightly coated. Beef Chow Fun: Decent wok flavor (without this we cannot even discuss the dish), good chew on the noodles. I would have liked a few smaller pieces of beef but more of it.The waitress was awesome! She had a smile on her face every time she came to the table no matter what we asked for or how difficult we may have been. I think I tipped her 30% because she was so smiley and such a pleasant host/server.Parking is super easy and plentiful in this strip mall.
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I've visited this restaurant several times now for take-out and dine-in. I was really happy with the cook on the food. Vegetables, meats, noodles, etc., were all cooked to perfection. Nothing was over cooked or undercooked and in my opinion, nicely seasoned and flavorful. I was happy with the service and friendliness of their staff. Food came out quickly. I think people are afraid to eat here because it's often empty inside but my honest opinion, if people take my word for it, this is definitely a hidden gem for really good food at affordable prices versus the inflating prices of many other restaurants in the area. If you're in this plaza and can't figure out where to eat, give this place a try.
People need to give this place a chance! Food is good, yes prices have gone up, but so has everything else, no need to cry about it. The green beans and pan fried pot stickers are always good choices, but my husband really likes the black pepper udon noodles with beef! Huge portions and good value! There's always one lady running the whole floor herself, from taking order to bringing drinks to taking phone orders. Hats off to her, it's hard to do what she does.
For the price the food is great and portions are nicely sized. Service is also good for being shorthanded. I'm surprised this place isn't packed.
(Translated by Google) The attitude of the waiter is super bad, it's called a wow(Original)服务员态度超级差，那叫一个哇塞
I stopped here with my parents after visiting the supermarket next door. The food was very delicious and the service was top notch.