SEVEN FOLDING DUMPLING HOUSE — Restaurant in Mission Viejo

Somethings good. Somethings not so good. Kinda expensive for quality. Why do all these Chinese soup dumplings talk about how close they can be to Ding Tai Fung? I really think the Taiwanese, maybe the Singaporeans have mastered soup dumplings while the Chinese still have much to learn. But we will return to that later. I forgot to take a picture of the decor of this place. It's very odd, kind of off putting, gawdy, maybe like Vegas in the 1960s gawdy. The good. So we ordered the won-ton soup. The won-tons were made well with a nice pasta wrapper. The soup tasted like water. So a hit for the pasta, a toal miss for the watery soup. The shrimp dumpling, ha gow was delicious and they give you allot of filling. The cumcumber salad we had was fresh tasting but way too sweet. I love cucumber salad with some bright tangy vinegar and chili peppers, this was not it. Now back to the Soup Dumplings. Stop telling me your soup dumplings are Din Tai Fung quality cause they are not. I think Paradise Dynasty actually comes close. Also stop pricing soup dumplings so expensive. Your soup dumplings are not...

We had an absolutely fantastic dining experience at Seven Folding Dumplings in Mission Viejo! The food is already reason enough to come here — the dumplings are truly otherworldly good — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly crafted.

But what really made our visit memorable was the hospitality. Manager Leo went above and beyond, treating us with the utmost respect and professionalism. His warmth and genuine care made us feel not just like customers, but like welcomed guests. That personal connection elevated our whole experience and turned a great meal into something truly special.

If you’re looking for incredible food paired with heartfelt service, this is the place. We’ll...

I’m a dumpling lover, and fish dumplings are my all-time favorite. Whenever I see them on a menu, I have to try them — and wow, this place blew me away! The fish filling here is tender, fresh, and flavorful. I personally enjoy cilantro filling with fish together, but I totally get why they skip it since not everyone’s a fan. Still, these are hands-down the best fish dumplings I’ve had anywhere!

They also serve green bean dumplings — something you almost never see at other dumpling spots. I tried them and instantly wanted more, but I was so full. Can’t wait to come back for...