Xio long bao, otherwise known at The Dumpling Inn as steamed pork buns, which are tender little pillows of dough filled with seasoned pork served with fresh ginger are the one thing everyone goes to this little hole in the wall and waits so patiently for. Once you're seated and place your order for xiao long bao, you have to wait another ten to fifteen minutes for them to come out, so you'll want to keep your tummy busy with an order of pot stickers which come out much quicker and are almost as delicious. Other notable menu items are the curry dumplings, pan fried noodles, all the noodle soups, and the special shrimp. They don't do a great job with stir fry dishes such as Kung Pao chicken.
If you're looking for the standard Chinese fare, this is not the place for you. Take heed of the name and stick with the dumplings of which they have about ten varieties of, and noodle dishes and you won't be disappointed with the food. The ambiance? Well, it's like the rest of the mall: dingy Chinese. But what Chinese restaurant in Kearny Mesa isn't? And while the service may be curt, it's always speedy to keep the few tables turning. But the one thing they never rush is their signature dish. It's all about the XIAO LONG BAO!
4619 Convoy Street, Suite F
(Between Dagget Street & Opportunity Road)San Diego, CA 92111
858-262-9638 Hours: Tues- Sun 11-8:00PM
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