Luscious Dumplings
Luscious Dumplings in Monrovia is a Michelin Bib Gourmand dumpling spot with a focused menu and a reputation for fresh-made dumplings.
Go here if
- →You want handmade dumplings
- →You like small focused menus
- →You are willing to wait for a strong dumpling spot
Skip it if
- —You want a huge menu
- —You need a fast guaranteed in-and-out meal
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Boiled pork and celery dumplings
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Pan-fried dumplings
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"A dumpling specialist where the best plan is to order simply and let the kitchen do what it does."
— Eat in SGV Team
The basics
- Address
- 919 W Duarte Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016
- Price
- $$ · about $10–20 a head (Google)
- Cuisine
- Dumplings
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