It was so delicious! We got the Shanghai pork Xiao long bao, 2 orders of the pan-fried dumplings, and fried flour! The pan-fried dumpling were perfect! At other spots the pan side gets too hard from the frying but this was perfectly cooked, crispy but not overcooked. Definitely coming back here!
Delicious. Not overly flavored, and definitely not bland, this restaurant balances flavor profiles fantastically for a delicious homemade flavor that I’ve had trouble finding elsewhere.Provided us with complementary oolong tea and sautéed seaweed that made for a fantastic starter.
Great food and dumplings, a cut above the usual, made by mom herself, (and I'm not kidding. I spoke with her and watch her make them), along with traditional dishes, which are also cut above. For instance I ordered the compound chicken, normally a sweet and sugary affair when ordered at many Chinese and Chinese-American restaurants, even Chinese restaurants that like traditional recipes, often succumb to the whims of the American palate, and apparently Americans loved everything sweet. Not so for many reasons in China, and this particular compound had plenty of flavor, was fresh and vibrant, but wasn't floating in a pool of syrupy glowing orange radioactive sauce. Instead the sauce clung to the meat as it is supposed to, and everything was fresh and crunchy. Truly delicious.As for the dumplings done by a master. I asked the mother, who the mother of the owner, if I could take a picture of her as she made some of these dumplings, a wonderful older lady with a huge smile, only allowed me to take pictures of her hands and the dumplings for which I was very grateful. She had expert technique and was highly concentrated with each dumpling, and yet it seemed kind of effortless as she was chatting to her daughter the entire time. It was a wonderful spectacle to watch while I was eating my delicious food.They were out of a Shiu Mai (pork), but still had Har Gow (Shrimp), and so I ordered the shrimp and their signature Bao, "Xiao Long Bao", a dumpling twisted together at the top like a little treasure bag with a meaty center and a chewy meatball type of feeling, surrounded by warm savory broth that explodes when you bite into it. Excellent. And the shrimp dumpling, one of the best I've ever had, and far better than many that I've had in Chinatown in San Francisco. They didn't try to kill you with the dough, and relied more on stuffing it to the brim with flavorful shrimp, while keeping the shell relatively thin to the point where it was translucent.This place is a sleeper, because it just looks like an ordinary Chinese-American restaurant, but it is far more than that. It is a spot where some real traditional Chinese food becomes available to Lucky saps like me. I will be back!
If I could give this restaurant a ZERO I would do that. The food was tasteless, over cooked, soup container was half full, fried chicken was greasy and tasted old. Soup was so bland it was poured out of a can. I couldn't see the chicken in the fried rice. The scallion pancake was a little dried up triangle. So disappointing .... Not to mention over priced. Don't waste your time.
I really liked their lettuce soup broth, the very packed shrimp dumplings, and my bite of the eggplant dish. I only wish there were more sauce on my shredded pork and dried bean curd dish. I'll be happy to go again to try some bao!
The Food When you try to get Xiao Long Bao from one location, but they are takeout only, so you look for alternatives. We were able to find Xiang Yuen Xiao Long Bao (香圓小籠包) and it seemed like a pretty nice place. The recommendation was to order Chinese Fried Dough (油條) and Sweet Soy Bean Milk (現磨甜豆漿) so my friend ordered it. We also ordered Shanghai Pork Xiao Long Bao (香圓上海小籠包), Pan-Fried Pork Bun (香圓生煎包), and Pork Wonton with Spicy & Peanut Sauce (紅油抄手). My friend said the Chinese Fried Dough and Sweet Soy Bean Milk was good. The Chinese Fried Dough was crispy on arrival, and it goes well with the Sweet Soy Bean Milk. The Shanghai Pork Xiao Long Bao had a good amount of soup and meat. Everything tasted good, and the presentation was also done well. I was also eyeing their noodle soup...but maybe next time. The Miscellaneous Xiang Yuen Xiao Long Bao is on one of the main streets, with street parking close by. The interior is quite simple, yet quite spacious to accommodate many people. We got seated right away since there was no wait. The service and staff were good, no complaints. Their menu is quite extensive. From appetizers and dim sum, to rice and noodle, as well as specials. With all the options and reasonable pricing, it's recommended to check out this place if you want some soup dumplings. I would like to return to try their other selections on the menu.
So unexpectedly good, quick, and affordable. I love it when you find small businesses that you genuinely like and want to support! I'll definitely be going back- SOON!
?Great place to go eat authentic pot stickers ?dim sums? all the food was delicious ???highly recommend it if you're around the area!
I've been here twice and both times have been great. The staff is friendly and the Shanghainese cuisine is spicy and a refreshing change of pace from the Cantonese food that predominates our region.There a small buns filled with meat the is steamed and then pan fried. Very hard to find and tasty!!!
The FoodWhen you try to get Xiao Long Bao from one location, but they are takeout only, so you look for alternatives. We were able to find Xiang Yuen Xiao Long Bao (香圓小籠包) and it seemed like a pretty nice place. The recommendation was to order Chinese Fried Dough (油條) and Sweet Soy Bean Milk (現磨甜豆漿) so my friend ordered it. We also ordered Shanghai Pork Xiao Long Bao (香圓上海小籠包), Pan-Fried Pork Bun (香圓生煎包), and Pork Wonton with Spicy & Peanut Sauce (紅油抄手). My friend said the Chinese Fried Dough and Sweet Soy Bean Milk was good. The Chinese Fried Dough was crispy on arrival, and it goes well with the Sweet Soy Bean Milk. The Shanghai Pork Xiao Long Bao had a good amount of soup and meat. Everything tasted good, and the presentation was also done well. I was also eyeing their noodle soup...but maybe next time.The MiscellaneousXiang Yuen Xiao Long Bao is on one of the main streets, with street parking close by. The interior is quite simple, yet quite spacious to accommodate many people. We got seated right away since there was no wait. The service and staff were good, no complaints. Their menu is quite extensive. From appetizers and dim sum, to rice and noodle, as well as specials. With all the options and reasonable pricing, it's recommended to check out this place if you want some soup dumplings. I would like to return to try their other selections on the menu.