Hi Dumplings

Hi-Dumplings is a hidden gem of a dumpling restaurant. It's a simple small restaurant with a clean interior. We've come here twice and both times has been excellent. The dumplings are all very juicy and come out piping hot. We ordered the spicy crispy chicken, xiaolong bao, pork and cabbage dumpling (steamed), beef and onion dumpling (pan fried), and the pork and shrimp dumpling (steamed), as well as the Szechuan spicy wontons.Xiaolong Bao-- these were simply amazing. They were filled with soup, a quality that is a must for a good soup dumpling. The soup was flavorful as well. Honestly, the soup was better than Din Tai Fung, however the skin is definitely thicker here than DTF.The dumplings--We loved all three dumplings but our favorite was the pork and shrimp. These were also incredibly juicy whether you order it steamed or pan fried. You can't go wrong with any of the fillings.Szechuan Spicy Wonton-- They had a good spicy kick to it but the Szechuan peppers wasn't overpowering. I recommend if you're looking for something spicy.Spicy Crispy Chicken-- These were fun to munch on and the chicken definitely lived up to the crispy in its name.The staff was very friendly and welcoming. They came by to check how the food was and refill water numerous times.

Visited 7/26/2024I've had this place on my foodie try list for awhile now and Friday was the day.I didn't know what to expect from this little noodle and dumpling restaurant. When I arrived I was met by one of the owners. She was very pleasant with a nice smile and great personality.She explained the menu and different dishes and how they would make any adjustments to heat levels I would like. Very Nice.First a fair amount of seating inside.A single easy to read menu.Lots of free parking. Always a plus.Now for the food I decided to sample.As usual I over ordered. Each dish has a nice serving size.Anyway I had a good amount of leftovers that I was more than happy to have for lunch the next day.I ordered The XLB Soup Dumplings . The Pork Pan Fried Potstickers. The Spicy Wontons. AndThe House Special Chow Mein. I was surprised all the dishes were very good and I would order them again anytime.I especially enjoyed The House Chow Mein. It was loaded with Shrimp, Beef, Chicken and Pork. A nice large plate.Very Tasty. All the Dumplings were nicely stuffed with fillings.The Spicy Wontons could have been spicer for me. so I added more house made Chili Oil I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu soon.Good prices in todays market.This place is worth a try and has good value for what they serve.Give it a try sometime it you like this type of chow.

BOMB DOT COMI get the spicy beef noodles they are soooo so good as i'm writing this i want someThe staff is really friendly as wellFood: ExcellentDrink: Atmosphere: Good Staff: Amazing Price: Good/Fair

Great friendly service, simple menu but tasty food at an affordable price. This had now become my go to place for noodles and dumplings when I don't feel like driving all the way to Convoy. As someone who was born and raised in China, the food here is pretty on point. I especially love their spicy beef noodle soup (I get them extra spicy) and steamed dumplings.

Little place with plenty of tables to dine in. SimpleStraight to the point menu. Prices are good.Ordered: 2 sets of Xiao Long Bao $10.99 each They were smaller than we normally see and fit nicely in mini individual aluminum bowls. The meat was tender and the soup was flavorful. Mixed with fresh ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and chili oil delicious. Orange Flavored Chicken: $12.99Small crispy chicken tossed in a thick orange sauce. Was good...Braised String Beans: $11.99Green beans sautéed with soy sauce fresh garlic pieces and Japanese Peppers left you wanting more. Egg Chow Mein: $9.99Delicious flavor sautéed with veggies and scrambled eggs.Everything was fresh and delicious.

Just finished having dinner here a short while ago. I don't know how long it's been here or what, but I feel like I stepped into a little hidden secret. Small dining area, clean and simple decor. it was busy with about 2/3 dining area full and continuous pick up/to go orders. The staff were all attentive, diligent, if not a little frantic, lol. But they were good. Casual atmosphere, they took our orders at the table, then I went to the counter to pay. Egg fried rice was flavorful, a bit on the peppery side... braised green beans and red chilis, luckily it wasn't spice but it was just a hint too salty. The fam enjoyed the pork steamed buns... also liked the beef and onion dumplings with a bit of a thicker, different wrapping texture. The XLB's were good too, it seemed like both dumplings had soup. The youngest enjoyed their potstickers. The orange chicken had a subtle sweet/citrusy flavor, more on the tender side, not really that crispy. Prices are actually really good. A little less than other restaurants with a similar menu. We ended our meal very satisfied. it's worth the 5 stars imo.

A small business located in mission valley! I love how it opened here since there's not a lot of Chinese food options around. I didn't even get a chance to take a picture of my other foods before I ate them all. I need to tell you that their food is great but the chili oil is AMAZING! I ordered the xiao long bao and the pork and cabbage dumplings and just went to town on the chili oil. They make it in house so it's super fresh! I also ordered the cold chicken noodles and the Szechuan beef noodle soup. The portions are quite big. If you order a dumpling dish and a noodle dish, that should be able to feed 2 people. I would definitely come back for some Chinese comfort food. Your food could take a little bit of time to arrive when it's a full house. The servers were very nice as well. It's a smaller restaurant so there's not too many tables to accommodate for parties with too many people.

Small placeRestroom insideDumplingsChow mein Pancake was too saltyNot ideal for large partiesParking lot Friendly

Stumbled upon this restaurant as we were on the way to a different restaurant within the vicinity. Walking in, I thought it was going to be primarily dumplings because of the name but they offer other Chinese food options, too. I was excited to order the crabmeat Xiao long bao but found out it also had pork in it, so I couldn't try it because my sharing partner couldn't have any. Boohoo. We ended up ordering the scallion pancake, eggplant in brown sauce, veggie chow mein, and Szechuan spicy wonton. Food came out pretty quick, like a Chinese takeout service. The pancake was a little salty for the group's taste but it tasted better when drenched with the brown sauce from the eggplant. The eggplant dish was the best out of everything we ordered. It was perfectly cooked with the delightful sauce. The veggie chow mein was mediocre, and the spicy wonton tasted similar and comparable to other competitors out there. Overall, it wasn't bad. The female employee was pretty friendly compared to the males. Attentive service. Affordable prices, too.

We got take-out & it was a good, spontaneous choice! Beef & Onion dumplingsThese were very delicious & took extra time to make. Either call ahead or plan to wait. They were worth it! Dan Dan NoodlesThese were different than I expected, but still pretty delicious. I'm used to it being mixed with ground pork, but this one seemed to not have meat on it. It has the chili icon next to it, but it wasn't spicy (to me) nor was it hot by the time I got it home. I reheated it & it was just as good. Kung Pao Shrimp (w/ rice)This meal was pretty good, could've been spicier, but the texture of the shrimp was quite nice. This is a hearty dish, so easy to save some for later or share with another. Drink: Bottled Oolong TeaPerfect pairing for all of the dishesService: It took longer than the estimated 15min, but they were kind enough to bring it to our car after we checked in a couple times. Unfortunately, the main dishes weren't as hot because of the dumpling wait, but was an easy fix at-home, so we were satisfied still. I wouldn't mind dining in next time, just so food can come to us as it's ready. It has a pretty basic atmosphere (hole in the wall vibes), but good food is good food. Not everything needs to look social media perfect.