Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar

Absolutely delicious! Definitely the best dumplings I've had outside of Irvine. Service was quick, and the inside was clean and chill. Everything came out piping hot and fresh with good flavors. Perfect spice level, just enough to be noticeable but not overpowering. We had the chashu buns, which were fluffy, soft, sweet, and steamy, exactly what you want to finish off a meal. The Dan Dan noodles were solid but not the best I've had, I preferred the homemade noodles with peanut sauce which were scrumptious. Soft chewy noodles with a light peanut sauce and crunchy cucumbers. The xiao long bao had perfect thin dough with a good pork flavor inside, I was very impressed and felt they could handle their own alongside din tai fung. I've had bad luck at other dumpling places around OC with the spicy chili wontons, but these were aMAZing and a little addicting. Perfect bite size and spice. We polished our plates and felt far too full but it was worth it, I highly recommend!

I was in the area and craving some Asian food. This place is a considerable option to curb the craving. It's spacious and clean inside, and the staff was friendly. Located in a strip mall, so there is plenty of parking. We ordered the pork SLB, which had a thin wrapper and filled with flavorful, hot broth. Don't forget to dip it in the black vinegar and ginger. The mapo tofu portion was large, and they definitely do not skimp out on the soft silken tofu. The flavor is ok, a little bland. But it made me feel healthy, so that's okay haha. I did enjoy the beef noodle soup. It wasn't a stand-out, but it's still good! It's very comforting, and has a good amount of fixings in it, so I'd say it's still worth it.

Everything we ordered was so good that we were literally shocked that we were in ladera ranch rather than Irvine!! We ordered the pork XLB. It's no DTF, but still very flavorful and thin wrapping that it was a winner! Next we got the beef roll! This comes with 4 big slices, so it's great to share! The scallion roll was flakey and yummy while the beef and veg inside were juicy and spot on!! We also got the popcorn chicken because I dream of popcorn chicken and boba on the regular. And this legit made me smile.... Because I no longer need to drive to Irvine to get my popcorn chicken fix!!!! This place was legit, although I wish we could ask to make it spicer. The spicy wontons was the BIG TIME winner as it was flavorful and perfection, very similar to the one at DTF!! Lastly we got the Dan Dan noodles. These coulda def been more peanuty and spicy... but overall delish!! We would hands down order everything again and actually can't wait to go back... and order everything and maybe some new items as well! I will say service was really nice and fast. The restaurant is very clean and new and prices were great! I hope this place stays around for awhile! I know a lot of Asian families who have been waiting for a restaurant like this in the area!!!

Overall the food was okay. The shrimp and pork XLB was decent. Spicy wontons were flavorful but lukewarm. Dandan noodles were very bland but the texture of the noodles were chewy (that's a good thing). Half of the cucumbers in the cucumber salad were mushy and the flavor was off...only tasted very strongly of vinegar. For the high price point of the food I would recommend getting better sauce squeeze bottles. They are plastic, sticky, squirt all over the table and look like they haven't ever been cleaned. Yuck.

Pretty good place. Was craving dumplings and found this spot. Food was pretty on point. Will definitely be going back

I wanted to try something new this weekend, so we decided to give this place a go. We were initially put off by their price, but finding good Asian food in this area can be tricky. You gotta pay with your wallet or your taste buds, but we hit the double whammy...not in a good way.We arrived as they opened, so the dining room was super empty. You scan the QR code to place your order, so interaction with staff is super minimal. There are squeeze bottles for sauces on the table for soy sauce, black vinegar or chili oil. Tip: Gently squeeze the sauce bottles without opening the cap since there's a hole on the cap for a steady, controlled stream. Apparently, I didn't listen very well and opened the cap to dispense the soy sauce. It splashed everywhere on the table.We ordered a few things to share:- Beef Noodle Soup: I think we assumed it would be like a Taiwanese beef noodle soup, so we were pretty disappointed that it lacked flavor. Broth was very light and the noodles were a bit thicker with that chewy/bouncy mouthfeel. Toppings were decent with sliced beef, steamed bok choy and a fried egg. Overall, it was alright, but didn't feel like something we'd order again.- Pork Xiao Long Bao: Juicy, but the skins were so delicate. When it first came out hot, the first two I picked up ripped and the broth inside just poured out. The dumpling themselves were okay. - Popcorn Chicken: These were pretty juicy, but husband prefers them to be crispier. The sizes varied with big chunks and small bite-sized pieces.Overall, everything was just okay. Our lunch bill rounded out to about $45, which felt a bit hefty for an average meal. At least we gave it a shot.

Plenty of parking.Easy to get a seat on a Friday night.Service was great. Server was extremely friendlyFood had great flavor... green beans were a little on the salty side.Will definitely go back.

We always get an order of the beef roll, cucumber salad and spicy wontons. My kids also love their beef noodle soup and xiaolong bao. Pretty good Chinese food for Ladera as we dont have a lot of ethnic variety in South county.

It's nice to have a restaurant like this in the area. I've liked everything I've tried with the exception of the soup which was a bit of a let down for me as the broth was quite bland. My favorite is the Mapo tofu which is semi soft tofu is a spicy Schwan sauce with ground meat. Make sure to order some white rice to soak up the sauce.The eggplant with garlic sauce was soooo good. The skin of the eggplant is crispy while the inside is soft and buttery. The sauce is the definition of tasty umami. I would return just for that!You order by scanning a QR code posted in a sticker at the table. The problem is that reception is not great for everyone at this location. I was able to view the menu and order while my husband could do neither. Once you are done you can't pay with the app and must call the waiter over to pay. Feels a little convoluted. Service is efficient but not quite friendly. This doesn't bother me as long as the food is good, which has been the case every time I've visited. Definitely worth trying.

I saw that Loc opened a few months ago so I decided to go here with my daughter for our monthly "noodle date." The menu had a great selection of appetizers, noodles, entrees, and dumplings. We ordered the chicken fried noodles and juicy pork dumplings. It was our first time trying juicy dumplings, and they did not disappoint. The food was fresh and flavorful. I'm planning on returning with my whole family soon so we can try the rest of their dishes and dumplings.