XLB Dumpling Bar

This is a new neighborhood eatery. Their menu is not very deep but what they do offer is all very tasty and unique. They also have a few interesting drinks that I have never seen or tasted previously. For entertainment factor, you can see the kitchen staff in a separate room making the dumplings. They are all eager for you to have a great experience so don't be surprised if you get a free sample drink to try as they frequently pass out a little something extra that you didn't order just so that you have something to come back for next time. Give this new place a try and support your local neighborhood entrepreneurs before you go to the big box chains.

This dumpling place is top notch on my restaurant list. The dumplings had a great taste of combinations also the galaxy fruit drinks are the cravings because they add a interesting ingredient to them. All in all this place is the meaning of dumplings. I will definitely be coming back.

Place will do if I'm really craving XLB but other than that I don't see myself coming back here very often. The tan tan men is pretty good but man is it SPICY! I can see how other weaklings cant handle the spice level on it. The pickled red onions were kind of weird for me. I can do with out that on top. The XLB were not bad but also not something that blew me away either. I'd say they're decent. The cheeseburger bao was a miss for me. Definitely would not recommend that. Don't rely on my review though go give it a try yourself.

Absolutely delicious. We ordered the whole menu and everything is delicious, dumplings are the star of the night. Steam to perfection, each bite is a flavor explosion in your mouth. All the prices are tax and tip included, a very refreshing way to running their business. Service and environment is very inviting, it get very busy even in a rainy Monday night. I'm sure this will be a hot spot very soon.

First of all, as soon as you walk into this place your get a completely different vibe than most restaurants. It's bright, it's happy, it's welcoming, beautiful and very simple. Then you meet the 3 brothers who started the joint and they are a blast to talk to and bring life into the restaurant. Family owned, no tip ACCEPTED ('we will chase you down and return your money if you try to tip is'), and everything is made fresh, and anything unused at the end of the night is donated. It's homey, it's refined, it's modern, and it's got a great cause behind it.

So how's the food?! It would suck if I wrote all that and the food sucked, wouldn't it? The food was great. Clean to the palette, can tell that it's fresh for sure. Flavors and textures were fantastic. Lot of choices of sauces, but I'm a traditional kind of guy so my favorites were still the traditional sauces. (They have a wicked home made fried chili sauce that's fragrant and very delicious).

I highly recommend this place!