HÂP Fresh

I jumped at the chance to eat at HÂP Fresh opening day of their new Montavilla restaurant. Their Washington locations have been well-reviewed, and the owner has a stellar reputation in the restaurant community. Though this new location is situated in a busy traffic corridor just off 82nd Ave, I didn't have any issues finding parking. And what looks like a tiny hole-in-the-wall eatery from the sidewalk actually reveals a bright and spacious interior within. Let me cut to the chase... DUMPLINGS! DUMPLINGS! DUMPLINGS! I love Xiao long bao, Shu Mai, Bao, BBQ Pork Buns and any other tasty dumpling I can get my hands on. HÂP Fresh makes all of their dumplings fresh, so they deliver on flavor, texture and steaming hot deliciousness. My husband and I came hungry! We had been waiting all day to sample the menu, so we ordered a selection of dishes family style. I was impressed by how incredibly friendly and supportive the staff were in helping us navigate the menu. In fact, we never once felt neglected the entire time we were in the restaurant. Steaming hot dishes were delivered to our table, one by one, and the friendly waitstaff checked in with us to see if the food was to our liking. The XLB were perfection; juicy, delicious, and not too salty. My husband wanted orange chicken, which wouldn't have been my first choice, but I was amazed by the texture and flavor. The exterior had the perfect amount of crunch, and the chicken was moist and tender and oh, so flavorful. But the Shumai was what surprised me the most. I've eaten my fair share of Shumai in my life, and I can always tell when it's been frozen and reheated. That's not the case at HÂP Fresh! The dumpling exterior maintained a moist, tender, yet sturdy texture, and the pork within was incredibly flavorful. What a delicious surprise. I will definitely be returning to sample more dishes on the menu, especially during the month of December as they're offering a 20% discount to celebrate their grand opening. My only wish is that the dining room were a little more inviting. It's very white, the lighting is a little too bright, and the place could use more plants and art to add character. But in the end, it's all about the food... and they've got that covered. YUM! YUM! YUM!

Food was pretty good, pork belly crisp and fatty, nice pot stickers. the soup dumpling stuck to their little trays and came apart. We thought we were ordering hot green tea but it was cold and came with half and half, for my non-dairy friend. ordered sea weed salad and she later found out they didn't have any. Couple other things on the menu weren't there, and several things on the on-line menu weren't on the in shop menu. That all our food came in to go containers would seem to indicate to go was their emphasis, but they have room for 30 plus people on their tables. Server was friendly but couldn't always understand us, and seemed confused about what she had in stock and didn't. Yes they're kind of new but should be way better organized than this. Quite disappointing.

Bay area native so I'm used to having a plethora of good Vietnamese food locally, and was craving some while in town. It's a family run business, with some of the daughters and sons as workers. They're friendly, and the cashier was a little flustered taking my order but they have great service skills for being that young. Way better than some older people in the food service industry.Got the cured salmon, nem nuong, chicken banh mi, and pineapple salad. A little on the pricey side but the flavors are authentic. Would come again when I'm craving Vietnamese food.

I went in late and got such friendly service. The dumplings were delicious! I'll go back soon

Ngon crispy heo quay and siu mai i wAnt tries another food next time thank you good service