Mama Lu's Dumpling House
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About Mama Lu's Dumpling House
Mama Lu's Dumpling House is a dumpling restaurant on N Spring St in Los Angeles, working from a 97-dish menu that runs from Chinese dim sum to full plates. Pork soup dumplings arrive filled with hot broth, and the Peking duck comes with the traditional fixings and crisp skin. A separate to-go dim sum area handles takeout-only orders apart from the dining room. Other plates on the list include honey walnut shrimp with candied walnuts, salt and pepper squid, garlic ribs, and a seafood and tofu casserole with shrimp, fish, squid and mushrooms. Sizzling black pepper beef reaches the table on a sizzling plate with rice. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken, and the kitchen opens daily. Soups round out the menu, among them chicken with corn.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available
Menu & Prices
97 dishes · mains $3–59- Wor Wonton Soup$21.54
- Chicken W/ Corn Soup$17.70
- Crab Meat & Fish Maw Soup$21.30
- Egg Flower Soup$16.20
- Wonton Soup$17.40
- West Lake Beef Soup$17.40
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention peking duck, honey walnut shrimp, soup dumplings and garlic ribs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention peking duck, honey walnut shrimp, soup dumplings and garlic ribs.
Customer Review Summary
Roast and Peking duck draw the most mentions, with reviewers describing crisp skin and tender, juicy meat, though one diner calls the Peking duck so-so. Close behind are the soup dumplings, or XLB, praised for juicy pork and plenty of hot broth, and the walnut shrimp, described as huge, crispy and coated in a creamy glaze. Salt and pepper squid, garlic ribs, sizzling black pepper beef and the seafood and tofu casserole also come up repeatedly. Reviewers consistently cite big portions made for sharing and reasonable prices, and several call it a good spot for group dinners with friends or family. Several describe service as quick even when busy, and one suggests going early or being ready to wait. One reviewer, however, found the service so bad that the food and value may not bring them back on their own, and gave no further detail. One table finished a rainy-day meal of chicken with corn soup with chewy sesame balls.
Customer Review Summary
Roast and Peking duck draw the most mentions, with reviewers describing crisp skin and tender, juicy meat, though one diner calls the Peking duck so-so. Close behind are the soup dumplings, or XLB, praised for juicy pork and plenty of hot broth, and the walnut shrimp, described as huge, crispy and coated in a creamy glaze. Salt and pepper squid, garlic ribs, sizzling black pepper beef and the seafood and tofu casserole also come up repeatedly. Reviewers consistently cite big portions made for sharing and reasonable prices, and several call it a good spot for group dinners with friends or family. Several describe service as quick even when busy, and one suggests going early or being ready to wait. One reviewer, however, found the service so bad that the food and value may not bring them back on their own, and gave no further detail. One table finished a rainy-day meal of chicken with corn soup with chewy sesame balls.
Featured reviews
- 是Jessica呀
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First time trying Mama Lu’s Dumpling House and it was a great experience. The restaurant itself is pretty simple, but the food is really solid and clearly why it’s been around for so many years. We ordered quite a few dishes and everything was good with generous portions. The Peking duck had crispy skin and tender meat, the soup dumplings were juicy and flavorful, and the garlic ribs were crispy and well seasoned. The black pepper beef on the sizzling plate was also very fragrant and perfect with rice. Overall the prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes, parking was easy, and it’s a great spot for casual meals with friends or family. Would definitely come back.”
- Wayne Yu
“Great spot for a casual group dinner in Chinatown. We ordered a variety to share — walnut shrimp, salt & pepper squid, and garlic ribs were all solid. Big portions, good value, and definitely somewhere I’d come back with friends.”
- Duo Yan
“Came here for dinner with friends and it was perfect for sharing. The walnut shrimp and sizzling beef were our favorites, and the rice cakes were chewy and comforting. Huge portions, reasonable prices, and we even had leftovers.”
- Millie Yu
“🧧 LA Lunar New Year Pick: Mamalu’s (一口福) The ultimate "elder-approved" spot! 20 years of authentic Cantonese flavors in a spacious, elegant setting. I went with 3 friends recently and we cleared every plate. 🍴 Top Picks: Honey Walnut Shrimp: Huge, bouncy, and a total crowd-pleaser. FRENCH STYLE BEEF TENDERLOIN: Thick, tender, and the ultimate "rice killer." Deep friend Sole fish: Golden crunch on the outside, juicy on the inside. Salt & Pepper calamari: Addictive "wok hei" flavor. Honey Garlic Pork chop: Crispy, aromatic, and meat-lover approved. Festive Cakes: Don't miss the limited-time Radish and Water Chestnut cakes! 💬 Quick Review: With 4 people, we ordered 7 dishes and it was the perfect feast. The round tables are great for catching up over tea, and the service is solid even when it’s packed.”
- David Cho
“Service was so bad, I’m not sure the food and value is enough to bring me back. My mom likes this place, so I will join her every so often, but won’t be back on my own :) …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Casual eatery for traditional Chinese dishes such as dim sum and dumplings in a clean setting with friendly service.”
- Has fast service
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves comfort food
- Serves breakfast
- Dining options· 7
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Highlights· 2
- Has fast service
- Serves local speciality
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Mama Lu's Dumpling House
- Golden Tree Restaurant4.43600.1 mi$10–20Good for kidsReservations
orange chicken, huge portions and leftovers, free hot tea
- 0.2 mi$30–50Reservations
pork belly lechon, mushroom sisig, natural wine recommendations
- 0.5 mi
bandeja paisa, colombian pastries, fritters
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Lu's Dumpling HouseGood for kids | 4.1374 | — | $20–30 | peking duck, honey walnut shrimp, soup dumplings |
| Golden Tree RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.4360 | 0.1 mi | $10–20 | orange chicken, huge portions and leftovers, free hot tea |
| Lasita Rotisserie & Natural WineReservations | 4.6371 | 0.2 mi | $30–50 | pork belly lechon, mushroom sisig, natural wine recommendations |
| La Tricolor Food Truck 🇨🇴 | 5.07 | 0.5 mi | — | bandeja paisa, colombian pastries, fritters |
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