Thumbling
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. Service runs fast and there's usually a wait on weekends, but once you sit down, the food arrives just as quickly.
Go here if
- →You want plump, well-seasoned dumplings
- →You're in the West Covina area
- →You don't mind a weekend wait for quality
Skip it if
- —You're in a hurry on weekends
- —You want something beyond dumplings and noodles
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Eat in SGV StaffPork Xiao Long Bao
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Eat in SGV StaffShrimp Fried Rice
Eat in SGV StaffSalted Egg Custard Xiao Long Bao
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"If it’s your first time, start with the dumplings and don’t skip the shrimp fried rice. The menu is bigger than most people expect, but the handmade dumplings are still the star. Expect a wait on weekends, though the food usually arrives fast once you’re seated."
— Eat in SGV Team
The basics
- Address
- 228 S Citrus St, West Covina, CA 91791
- Price
- $$ · $20–40
- Cuisine
- Dumplings
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