Seven Grams

The only good thing in the OC that we don't have in LA yet...This taste better than northern Cafe + on par with Tasty noodle house. I love their Onion oil noodles + XLB's + Beef wraps + Cucumber salad. It's a solid Chinese spot. Always swing by when I'm in the OC.

TLDR: Amazing Shanghainese food - must try the beef rolls and dumplings! I found this spot on yelp since it had pretty decent ratings, and I'm so glad I decided to check it out. This will probably become my new go to spot if I'm craving Shanghainese. The only downside was that the wait was slightly long, but it was well worth the wait! The interior was also really unique - it had really cool textures and paintings.My favorite and must recommend dish is definitely the beef roll wrap. I've tried a handful of spots in the SGV/OC area and this is the first spot that was able to impress me. I grew up in NYC, so I'm used to having the super crunchy yet flaky and layered scallion pancakes. However, most of the spots that I've tried in the west coast are too flat and soft - no layers and not crunchy at all. The amount of cucumbers and veggies kept the wrap super refreshing - it really reminded me of home. The dumpling dish was also super juicy - worth dishing out for if you're feeling a bit bougie. I grew up eating tons of dumplings but these are definitely on the juicier side. I also got the pork + crab XLB's and the minced pork spicy noodles - those were pretty good as well, but not as big of a wow factor as the first two. Definitely give this place a try if you're looking for quality Asian eats. I'll be back if I'm ever in the area!

The food was delicious! Highly recommend the shrimp XLB and golden prime beef noodle soup. The soup was so tasty and delicious. My friend loved the beef rolls, they were good too. Service was great and fast, we went on a weeknight and got a table immediately. The place looked clean and orderly, restrooms were also clean. The food was reasonably priced. I highly recommend this place for quick and delicious dumplings.

This review is long overdue! I thought I had reviewed it but guess not! Well I've been here several times already and loved it. I get the same satisfaction as din tai fung without having to wait 2-3 hours. Also, it's waaay more affordable than din tai fung. My first highlight is the spicy oil wontons. This dish is a must order. It's so freaking good, I had to order seconds this one time we dined it. Whether I dined in or did take out, it was worth it. I've also had their dumplings and the xlb, Bomb! This spot is a gem as far as dumplings and wontons. I have no complaints. This restaurant got me craving dumplings more than usual. I would highly recommend the wontons though!

This was my 2nd time here and what i love most about it is that they have a Yelp waitlist that you can hop on once you're in the surround area. We were a party of 8 and had a 45 minute wait on Sat during dinner rush. It went by pretty fast because we decided to go walk around Trader Joe's a few stores down. Once we sat down and ordered, everything came out REALLY quickly. I love dumplings and as others have mentioned, it really is a great alternative to Din Tai Fung. I love that the menu is pretty simplistic and they also have a few traditional Taiwanese bites like pig ear and the soups! You can't go wrong with the beef rolls, the XLB obviously, the fried rice and any of the soups. Overall, very great experience and I would come back if I'm in the area craving XLB and if DTF is too crowded.

There is a wait, but they have a waitlist when you get there. Service was fast, they're a well oiled machine, the food comes out really fast compared to other restaurants.We loved the regular and shrimp XLB and they were both delicious! The beef roll was really yummy, had a nice crunchy outer layer. The calamari was good too. The crispy buns with condensed milk was a good finisher. We will definitely be back!

This is our 3rd time here. We were here soon after it just started. And I have to say, from our first visit to this latest one, their food has been delicious and flavorful! I will say this is a very good alternative to Din Tai Fung, where wait is always too long and more expensive too! The place is small but clean, nice and airy. They have a Yelp waitlist, but it goes pretty fast. Service is good and fast! They're attentive and nice. We always get the XLB of course and their wonton with chili sauce. Check their drink menus as well. Our nieces/ nephew enjoy their mango yakult.We've always enjoyed our visits so far and will surely be back for more.

Another XLB diner. Simple menu. Not too many options to choose from. Except Gyudon. Service is pretty fast. They are very attentive. Kept filling our drinks and clean up our table. They have Yelp waitlist and turn over is not bad, probably because the restaurant still new, only few years. Modern ambiance and typical XLB diner with open kitchen with some high tables option, which is tight in a diner. To go box, clear plastic bag felt like copy of another famous XLB restaurant. Food wise, they are all pretty good and tasty. Potato string shrimp is very unique. Spicy XLB might not be the best XLB. Was surprise when Taro XLB come in big regular size, not petite appetizer size. Not to sweet. The deal breaker is the price. Lower than most XLB diner. Hopefully they keep them competitive.

WOWW. Was recommended to try this place from a friend who knows that I'm obsessed with Paradise Dynasty. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. We ordered around 13 items and everything came out super quick. Every single thing had us saying "mmm" with every bite. I can't even pick my favourite items because everything is that delicious. I recommend coming with a group of 4-6 and trying tons of items on the menu.The fried rice was some of the best I've ever had, and the cold dan dan noodles were insane. I thought that they wouldn't be as good since they were cold but I was proven wrong. Overall I don't know to put the words to describe this place. I think you just have to go and try for yourself!!Hands down amazing and authentic tasting. Quick service and all around just a great experience!!

For to-go order:- golden prime beef noodle soup (8/10): it might have been a lot better if I was able to eat it while dining in, but still enjoyed the dish nonetheless. i don't mind mustard greens and actually love the pickled/sour taste to help cut the broth. the only issue i had was the amount of chili peppers that were put in my bowl--i still enjoyed the spice, but wished it was considered a side topping so we could add as much as we wanted- wontons w/ chili sauce (10/10): sauce and filling were delicious and savory!! really enjoyed and would get again*service was great and were attentive b/c they knew i was waiting for an order, so i had different servers come up to me to check my name and see if my order was ready