Where are the best dumplings in the SGV?

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."

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

"A modern Chinese restaurant known for exceptional soup dumplings, handmade noodles, and creative regional specialties."

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

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."

"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."

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

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."

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

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Dumplings."

"Chinese spot in Pasadena. Dumplings."

"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."

"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."

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

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

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."

"Dumplings spot in Baldwin Park. Soup dumplings."

"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."

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

Order: Boiled pork and celery dumplings

"Luscious Dumplings in Monrovia is a Michelin Bib Gourmand dumpling spot with a focused menu and a reputation for fresh-made dumplings."

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."

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Meat pies."

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

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

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

"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."

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

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."