Best of SGV

Where are the best dumplings in the 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 the SGV is Tai He Ju in El Monte (get the pan fried dumplings), followed by Auntie Qiu Kitchen in Alhambra and Good Alley in Rosemead. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1Tai 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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#2Auntie 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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#3Good AlleyRosemead · Dumplings · $$$4.6

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

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#4HK 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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#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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#6Nandao Rice & NoodleMonterey Park · Chinese · $$4.6

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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#7Min 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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#8Hui 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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#9Prince DumplingRosemead · Dumplings · $$4.4

"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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#10Lao Xi Noodle HouseArcadia · Chinese · $$4.4

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

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#11Northern CafeMonterey Park · Chinese · $$4.4

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Dumplings."

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#12Dan Modern ChinesePasadena · Chinese · $$4.4

"Chinese spot in Pasadena. Dumplings."

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#13Chang An KitchenMonterey Park · Xi'an Chinese · $$4.4

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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#14No. 1 Noodle HouseRowland Heights · Sichuan Chinese · $4.4

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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#15ThumblingWest 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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#16Five 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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#17Dumpling WeiPasadena · Dumplings · $$$4.3

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

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#18Mama Lu’sAlhambra · Monterey Park · Dumplings · $$$4.3

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

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#19Ocean 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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#20Long Xing Ji Juicy DumplingBaldwin Park · Dumplings · $$4.3

"Dumplings spot in Baldwin Park. Soup dumplings."

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#21Lunasia 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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#22Panda 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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#23Luscious DumplingsMonrovia · Dumplings · $$4.2

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."

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#24Jiao 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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#25Beijing Pie HouseMonterey Park · Chinese · $$4.1

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Meat pies."

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#26Happy TogetherEl Monte · Dim Sum · $$$3.9

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

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#27Kang 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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#28Huge 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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#29Dumpling BarSan Marino · Dumplings · $$$3.8

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

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#30Grand HarborTemple City · Dim Sum · $3.7

"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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#31Milk & 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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