Hui Tou Xiang
Hui Tou Xiang makes dumplings by hand. Each one has a thin, crisp skin and a juicy, flavorful filling. They also serve a spicy beef noodle soup with thick noodles and tender beef in a warming broth. There's a quick to-go spot in San Gabriel and a full-service location in Hollywood. It's the kind of place that hits the spot when you want nothing but real-deal dumplings.
Start withHui tou (pan-fried dumplings)See what to order →Go here if
- →You want handmade dumplings that actually feel handmade
- →You’re craving beef noodle soup and dumplings in one order
- →You’re good with takeout or a very casual meal
Skip it if
- —You want a full sit-down restaurant experience
- —You’re in a rush and don’t want to wait for food made to order
- —You’re looking for a big menu with lots of variety
What to order at Hui Tou Xiang
Don't overthink it.
Hui tou (pan-fried dumplings)
Start with thisThis is what they’re known for. Thin skin, juicy filling, crispy even after the ride home.
Three flavor boiled dumplings
If it’s your first time, get these too. More delicate than the pan-fried ones, but packed with flavor.
Spicy beef noodle soup
A real sleeper here. Thick chewy noodles, tender beef, and enough chili oil to make it count.
Green onion pancake
Worth adding if you want something on the side, but not the first thing we’d build the meal around.
What we'd do at Hui Tou Xiang
"If it’s your first time, start with the hui tou and the three flavor boiled dumplings. Add the spicy beef noodle soup if you want something more filling. This is more of a takeout move than a long sit-down meal, and it’s worth waiting a bit for food that doesn’t taste mass-produced."
Eat in SGV team
The basics
- Address
- 704 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776
- Price
- $$ · about $20–30 a head (Google)
- Cuisine
- Dumplings
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