SUPER DUMPLINGS – Orange, CA

Super Dumplings is a halal authentic Chinese restaurant that focuses on creating handmade dumplings and authentic Chinese cuisine. The restaurant specializes with professional chefs who craft each dumpling by hand, using a variety of different proteins, vegetables, spices and sauces that honor traditional Chinese cuisine and catering to the dietary needs for everyone. The food here is sharable so stop by hungry with your friends and family so you can enjoy a multitude of their specialties together.

DUMPLINGS:

CRAB BEEF XIAO LONG BAO:

10/10

This Crab Beef Xiao Long Bao was a perfectly steamed bun stuffed with beef, green onions, and shrimp. I loved the flavor of this dumpling the most out of the ones we tried. There was a really nice freshness coming from the crab and green onions in this dumpling which i really liked. I would definitely recommend getting these dumplings if you are someone who enjoys a surf and turf flavor in your food.

PAN FRIED BEEF BUN:

8/10

This pan fried beef bun is crispy at the bottom, and fluffy at the top. But the best part about this particular dumpling is the scorching hot broth containing beef, green onions and sesame inside. This was a delicious dish to try if you want to experience soup dumplings. The beef buns did taste a bit weird texturally if you don’t eat it fresh, so just remember to eat this dish right away when it is served!

SPICY CHICKEN WONTON:

9/10

These spicy chicken wontons are a fan favorite for those who visit Super Dumplings. These were boiled chicken dumplings tossed into a spicy chili oil. Personally, didn’t think it was spicy at all and can be eaten by those who can only handle mild heat. I liked this wonton, but thought it was a bit too oily for my liking. I would have preferred the sauce on the side to dip into instead to control the flavor, but that is just a personal preference!

ENTREES:

HOT AND SOUR SOUP

10/10

The hot and sour soup is a bold Chinese soup that has white pepper, vinegar, soy, bamboo shoots. mushrooms, and tofu. This is a great entree to order and delicious to have before you begin eating all the delicious dumplings and entree items. We recommend getting this on a cold rainy day but I can personally drink some soup at any time!

ORANGE CHICKEN:

10/10

Two words to describe this dish: sweet and tangy! The Orange Chicken is by far the most popular entree item here (besides the dumplings of course.) The dish is made of perfectly fried breaded chicken that is crunchy and full of citrusy orange flavor. This is probably the best orange chicken I’ve had at any restaurant. It is a must-order dish to order here.

MONGOLIAN BEEF:

9/10

The Mongolian Beef is another solid entree that comes in a close second to the Orange Chicken dish. The beef is much more tender, with notes of savory umami flavor and a hint of spice.This dish carried much better flavor compared to the Broccoli Beef, but I have to mark one point off because I wish the green onions were more fresh and had a better bite to the dish.

SAUTÉED STRING BEANS WITH GARLIC:

10/10

The sautéed string beans with garlic was one of my favorite entrees here! And what makes me happier is knowing that this dish was fully vegetarian. There was so much garlic flavor with the green beans, paired perfectly with the red chilis and sesame seeds. The green beans were flash fried to give that perfect firm crunchy texture.

SHRIMP FRIED RICE:

10/10

The fried rice was your classic carb option at a traditional Chinese restaurant. Super Dumplings provides the option of Chicken, Beef. Shrimp or Vegetarian so for the rice, we chose to get shrimp as a lighter compliment to the heavier sides we were eating. We loved the fried rice, the grains were perfectly separated and seasoned very well. We definitely recommend getting at least one fried rice option to enjoy with your entrees.

BEEF FRIED NOODLE:

8/10

The fried noodles were delicious – another great carb element to eat along with the entrees. We ordered the beef version so there was more soy and umami flavor in these noodles compared to a lighter protein like shrimp. I felt like there was not enough protein added to these noodles, and were still a bit bland compared to the fried rice but overall still a solid dish.

OVERALL:

Overall, Super Dumplings is an amazing authentic halal Chinese resturaunt that specalizes in handmade dumplings and traditional Chinese dishes. I love how modern and clean the atmosphere is compared to the traditional Chinese restaurant. The resturaunt feels upscale but still has that familiar tradition of sharing entrees with your loved ones to enjoy together. I love having the option to try this faThe quality matches expectations and shows and I will continue to support this resturaunt for accomodating halal dietary needs.