**Dumpling Tops** is a vibrant and welcoming restaurant dedicated to serving authentic, handcrafted dumplings that capture the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine. Our menu offers a wide variety of dumplings, each carefully crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From classic pork to creative options, our dumplings are made with love and attention to detail, ensuring every bite is a delight. Whether you’re dining in or taking out, Dumpling Tops is the perfect spot to enjoy the comforting flavors of home-style cooking in a modern, relaxed setting.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 800 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Phone: (626) 567-0800
Website: https://dumplingtops.toast.site/
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We also enjoyed the conversation with the owner who’s from the same city in China as my wife’s dad. The wall sports a mural sized historical pic of it.
The service was warm, friendly, and efficient.
We’ll definitely be back for more!
I had XLB and buns too, but I think they’re average. Half of the 8 XLBs I had had their soup leaked onto the steaming plate. The bun’s filling was a small portion. The veggie dumplings were quite good, though. It’s fresh and delicious.
Friendly and very quick service! Good vibes in the afternoon. They have parking at the back on Hope St passing a small alley (not the parking lot on Fair Oaks Ave).
The cucumber is a must along with the dim sum and beef noodle
We started with the crispy brussel sprouts, which were utter perfection. Delicate, melt in your mouth, packed full of flavor, with a balsamic glaze finish.
Next were the pork soup dumplings, which absolutely did not need any added accoutrement like chili oil or soy. The flavor of the soup and the pork filling was standalone delicious.
Then came the pecan shrimp, which is the cousin of honey walnut shrimp, only made better by the addition of pineapple and toasted pecans. The shrimp was light and crispy and the sweet sauce made this my new favorite.
The sweet and sour spareribs came out piping hot, with a substantial portion of meaty ribs, and the sauce had the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Lastly, we had the dan dan noodles. My recommendation for the noodles is to toss them in the sauce a few times and then let it sit for a few minutes, until the noodles soak up all of the sauce. You will not be disappointed! One fun note: these noodles are SO LONG, like comically long, and I’d love to see someone attempt to slurp these noodles without cutting or biting them off.
Now onto the service- to say the staff is attentive is an understatement. Our water glasses were always full. About every five minutes or so, someone came by to check on us. When we were finished, a woman whom I think may be the owner, approached the table and offered to box up our leftovers. She made conversation and asked what our favorite dishes were and we discussed the brussel sprouts, which she told us was her recipe and she was very proud of it.
For all of the food we ordered, a glass of Moscato (9 dollars a glass) and a beer (8 or 9 for imported), the bill was 82 dollars.
I cannot recommend this hidden gem enough. We will definitely be back!
We ordered the sweet and sour ribs, the steamed sea bass, and the stir-fried mixed vegetables. Every single dish was excellent—so much so that it’s hard to pick a favorite.
The flavors were fresh, balanced, and perfectly prepared. We left completely satisfied and already planning our next visit.
This place is definitely a gem, and we’ll absolutely be coming back!