Mama Lu's Dumpling House
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About Mama Lu's Dumpling House
Mama Lu's Dumpling House is a dumpling restaurant in Los Angeles, located at 700 N Spring St. The casual eatery serves traditional Chinese dishes such as dim sum and dumplings in a clean setting with friendly service. Its menu spans 97 items, with the Shrimp Napa & Pork Dumplings 8 standing as a popular signature, while the Xiao Long Bao anchors the soup-dumpling side and the Beef Wrap 6 offers a handheld option. Reservations are advised.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- 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
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Peking Duck, XLB (Xiao Long Bao), Honey Walnut Shrimp and Seafood & Tofu in Casserole.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Peking Duck, XLB (Xiao Long Bao), Honey Walnut Shrimp and Seafood & Tofu in Casserole.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the Peking duck as the standout, praising its crispy skin and tender meat, while the Xiao Long Bao draw repeated praise for delicate skins and rich, hot broth. The Honey Walnut Shrimp, garlic ribs, and sizzling black pepper beef come up often as crowd favorites too, with several reviewers calling out generous portions and reasonable prices. Most describe the food as fresh, flavorful, and well suited for sharing across big group meals. Service is frequently noted as quick and efficient even during busy stretches, and the dining area is described as clean and comfortable. A few reviewers mention waits during peak times, with one suggesting going early, and one diner reports a disappointing service experience that dampened an otherwise solid meal.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the Peking duck as the standout, praising its crispy skin and tender meat, while the Xiao Long Bao draw repeated praise for delicate skins and rich, hot broth. The Honey Walnut Shrimp, garlic ribs, and sizzling black pepper beef come up often as crowd favorites too, with several reviewers calling out generous portions and reasonable prices. Most describe the food as fresh, flavorful, and well suited for sharing across big group meals. Service is frequently noted as quick and efficient even during busy stretches, and the dining area is described as clean and comfortable. A few reviewers mention waits during peak times, with one suggesting going early, and one diner reports a disappointing service experience that dampened an otherwise solid meal.
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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Deng anker
“Had a group dinner with friends in Downtown LA and went with the always-reliable Mama Lu’s Dumpling House. This place is perfect for sharing—big portions, solid execution, and it’s really …”
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
How Mama Lu's Dumpling House compares to nearby restaurants
- Mama Lu's Dumpling House · This shop4.1374 reviews
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Mama Lu's Dumpling House This shop | Golden Tree Restaurant | Lasita Rotisserie & Natural Wine | La Tricolor Food Truck 🇨🇴 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1(374) | 4.4(360) | 4.6(371) | 5.0(7) | |
| Price | $20–30 | $10–20 | $30–50 | — |
| Distance | — | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
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| Good for kids | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Reservations | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
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