Yum Dumpling — Restaurant in Orange

This adorable little new restaurant serves comforting Chinese fare with some delicious, strong flavors.

Signature Beef Noodle - Their most popular item is the signature beef noodle soup (handmade daily). The broth has a savory kick that's an umami dream. It may have too much kick for those sensitive to salt, but for me - this dish is chef's kiss. With long chewy noodles and surprisingly very tender and generous portions of meat, this dish is true comfort food.

Pan Fried Buns - highly recommended! the bun itself is soft and fluffy with a golden crust at the bottom, which provides great textural diversity in one bite. This dish comes with a dipping sauce reminiscent of flavors in a cha-siu bun. It's unique and adds an awesome sweet and savory flavor profile to the buns.

Other Dishes - The sesame noodles (with handmade noodles) and the pan fried dumplings are also great dishes to explore on a second or third visit. The green onion pancake is chewy and less crispy than my preferred type, and the garlic cucumber is on the sweeter, mild side.

All in all, the food is made fresh, the restaurant is adorable, the flavors of their signature dishes are on point, and the service comes from very kind and wonderful people. A great new addition to...

Yum Dumplings is a rare find in Orange, offering not just standard American Chinese dishes but also some authentic Hubei specialties. The restaurant itself is small yet inviting, with a bright dining space and charming cat-themed decorations that create a cozy atmosphere.

One standout dish is the Hot Dry Noodles, a classic Hubei dish coated in rich sesame sauce. The special toppings add a slightly sour note, enhancing the flavor and balancing the richness of the sauce. As a bonus, they serve free marinated cabbage as an appetizer, which pairs perfectly with the noodles.

Their Pork & Chive Pan-Fried Dumplings are larger than most, generously stuffed with juicy pork and fresh chives. However, be prepared for a bit of a wait, as these dumplings take time to be freshly prepared.

Beyond the food, the warm service adds to the experience. When I visited during the Spring Festival, the staff greeted me with a heartfelt "Happy New Year," making the meal feel even more special.

Note that there is no outdoor dining space, so it may not be dog-friendly. For those looking for something beyond typical takeout, Yum Dumplings delivers with delicious, authentic flavors and a...

Who knew such an unassuming location would serve the most delicious dumplings? The name of the restaurant doesn’t lie — YUM, indeed!

After a long walk, we arrived HUNGRY. We ordered 12 different dishes: variations of steamed pork dumplings, pork and shrimp dumplings, pan-seared dumplings, fried rice, and noodles. Everything was flavorful and fresh, but the highlight was their pork soup dumplings. My 2 daughters demolished four orders on their own — they were that good.

The dough is perfection. They were the ideal thickness, slightly chewy, and just the right texture to hold all that juicy filling without falling apart. A great “toothsome” bite - just how proper dumplings should be!

We also enjoyed their onion pancakes - crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside. We ordered fried rice and a beef stir fry - but, unfortunately, they paled in comparison to the dumplings and onion pancakes.

We’ve come back 6x since our initial visit and took home food. My kiddo never makes it home without polishing off one containers....