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Where are the best dumplings in SGV?

Every style counts here: boiled, pan fried, steamed, soup filled.

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The short answer

Locals' current top pick for dumplings in SGV is JING Cantonese Seafood & Dim Sum in Alhambra (get the shrimp dumpling (har gow)), followed by Tai He Ju in El Monte and Auntie Qiu Kitchen in Alhambra. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

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#1JING Cantonese Seafood & Dim SumAlhambra · Cantonese · $$★ 5.0

Order: Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gow)

"JING (南景酒楼) is a new Cantonese dim sum and seafood hall on Garfield Ave near Valley Blvd, open since a soft opening in October 2026 in the big banquet space that was World Seafood,…"

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#2Tai He JuEl Monte · Dumplings · $$★ 4.8

Order: Pan Fried Dumplings

"Family-run dumpling spot in El Monte serving handmade Henan-style dumplings, fried dumplings, and comforting fried rice in a simple, low key setting."

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#3Auntie Qiu KitchenAlhambra · Dumplings · $$★ 4.7

"If you're craving Shanghai-style comfort food, Auntie Qiu Kitchen should be on your list."

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#4Good AlleyRosemead · Dumplings · $$$★ 4.6

Order: Kurobuta Pork & Truffle Soup Dumplings

"A modern Chinese restaurant in Rosemead known for its soup dumplings."

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#5Luyu DumplingsCity of Industry · Northern Chinese · $★ 4.6

Order: Handmade Dumplings

"A bare-bones City of Industry shop for handmade dumplings and noodles at an unusually approachable price."

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#6Prince DumplingRosemead · Dumplings · $$★ 4.5

"Prince Dumpling is a good place to begin with the classics. Order a few dumpling varieties for the table, then round out the meal with rice or noodles."

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#7Hui Tou XiangSan Gabriel · Dumplings · $$★ 4.4

Order: Hui tou (pan-fried dumplings)

"Hui Tou Xiang makes dumplings by hand. Each one has a thin, crisp skin and a juicy, flavorful filling."

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#8Nandao Rice & NoodleMonterey Park · Chinese · $$★ 4.4

Order: Spicy Pork & Shrimp Wontons

"A polished Monterey Park spot for tender Singapore-style Hainan chicken, bright lime cold noodles, and playful dishes like charcoal tofu."

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#9ThumblingWest Covina · Dumplings · $$★ 4.3

"Thumbling in West Covina focuses on high-quality dumplings and noodles. The shrimp fried rice stands out, but you can't skip the dumplings, they're plump and perfectly seasoned."

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#10Dumpling WeiPasadena · Dumplings · $$$★ 4.3

"Higher-priced dumpling spot with a more polished look."

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#11Mama Lu’sAlhambra · Monterey Park · Dumplings · $$$★ 4.3

"Date-night-leaning dumpling spot with a bigger reputation."

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#12Ocean BoEl Monte · Dim Sum · $$★ 4.3

Order: Leek and shrimp pan-fried dumplings

"Low-key El Monte dim sum with no carts, affordable prices, and restaurant-quality dishes for dine-in or takeout."

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#13Long Xing Ji Juicy DumplingBaldwin Park · Dumplings · $$★ 4.3

"Dumplings spot in Baldwin Park. Soup dumplings."

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#14Chang An KitchenMonterey Park · Xi'an Chinese · $$★ 4.3

Order: Pork, Shrimp & Chinese Chive Steamed Dumplings

"A welcoming Xi'an noodle kitchen for cool, garlicky liangpi, chewy biang biang noodles, stuffed roujiamo, and handmade dumplings."

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#15No. 1 Noodle HouseRowland Heights · Sichuan Chinese · $★ 4.3

Order: Spicy Wontons

"A small, family-run Sichuan noodle shop in Rowland Heights with beef noodle soup, dan dan noodles, spicy wontons, and customizable heat levels."

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#16Luscious DumplingsMonrovia · Dumplings · $★ 4.2

Order: Yuzu Chicken Soup Dumplings

"Luscious Dumplings is a family-run northern Chinese dumpling shop on Duarte Rd, the second-generation home of a San Gabriel original that opened in 2001, with Michelin Guide plaque…"

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#17Jiao Zi BaoTemple City · Dongbei Chinese · $$★ 4.2

Order: Shrimp, Egg & Yellow Chive Dumplings

"A tiny Dongbei kitchen in Temple City for handmade dumplings, bouncy beef noodles, and an exceptionally juicy lamb pie."

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#18Dumpling BarSan Marino · Dumplings · $$$★ 3.8

"Dumpling Bar in San Marino is a small spot with serious flavor."

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#19Milk & Co CafeMonterey Park · Cantonese · $★ 3.5

Order: Wonton Noodle Soup

"Milk & Co. is the kind of Hong Kong cafe where you come for affordable comfort food, big portions, and old school flavors that still feel hard to find in SGV."

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#20Mongolian Home Made PieMonterey Park · Rowland Heights · Mongolian · $$★ 4.7

Order: Mongolian Homemade Pie

"The Monterey Park location of a Mongolian restaurant built around thin, pan-fried meat pies, juicy lamb dumplings, and cumin-heavy lamb chops."

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#21Dan Modern ChinesePasadena · Chinese · $$★ 4.4

"Chinese spot in Pasadena. Dumplings."

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#22TAWA GatewaySan Gabriel · Dining Plaza · $$★ 4.3

"TAWA Gateway is the big plaza at Valley Blvd and Del Mar in San Gabriel, the former Focus Plaza and San Gabriel Square, anchored by the 99 Ranch Market that has been there since 19…"

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#23Beijing Pie HouseMonterey Park · Chinese · $$★ 4.2

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Meat pies."

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#24HK Dim Sum HouseSan Gabriel · Dim Sum · $$★ 4.6

"A dim sum spot known for handmade dumplings, fresh-to-order dishes, and affordable Cantonese favorites."

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#25Min Min Pie HouseAlhambra · Chinese · $$★ 4.5

"Min Min Pie House in Alhambra is a small Chinese breakfast spot known for freshly made baos, dumplings, and scallion pancakes."

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#26Northern CafeMonterey Park · Chinese · $$★ 4.4

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Dumplings."

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#27Lao Xi Noodle HouseArcadia · Chinese · $$★ 4.3

"Lao Xi Noodle House earned a Bib Gourmand for its Shaanxi classics."

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#28Five Five NoodlesArcadia · Chinese · $$★ 4.3

"Five Five Noodles in Arcadia is a small spot with a big menu. We tried their salted-fish and peanut congee, it's cozy, fragrant, and comforting. The wonton soup is also solid."

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#29Lunasia Dim Sum HouseAlhambra · Dim Sum · $$$★ 4.2

"Lunasia in Alhambra is one of SGV's most popular dim sum spots, and it's easy to see why. The portions are huge, the quality is high, and they even serve dim sum for dinner."

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#30Panda Innovation KitchenPasadena · Chinese · $★ 4.2

"Panda Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena has stuff you won't find in regular Panda Express locations, like the scallion pancake burrito and more."

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#31Kang Kang Food CourtAlhambra · Chinese · $★ 3.9

"Kang Kang Food Court is the kind of place you go to when you want something affordable, filling, and packed with flavor."

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#32Grand HarborTemple City · Dim Sum · $★ 3.8

"If you want a spot in SGV with a huge menu and a touch of elegance, Grand Harbor in Temple City might surprise you. You can go for dim sum or dinner."

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#33Happy TogetherEl Monte · Dim Sum · $$$★ 3.8

"Happy Together in El Monte doesn't have the biggest dim sum menu but every dish hits."

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#34Huge Tree PastryMonterey Park · Chinese · $$★ 3.8

"Huge Tree Pastry in Monterey Park specializes in Taiwanese breakfast items like fantuan, soy milk, and dumplings."

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