Prince Dumpling — Restaurant in Rosemead

We had never been to a dumpling house, and we saw them on a Tik Tok... Everything that was displayed looked amazing and fun to eat. So there it happened, and we decided we would all head to San Gabriel Valley and try then out!! Greated by the host with a wonderful attitude and good humor, we were seated and drink order taken. Next, we took a few minutes to mark down everything we wanted to try to include dessert. Ordered for the table as follows; Cucumber Salad, Fried Chicken Dumplings, Lobster Xiao Long Bao, Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, Pan Fried Pork Buns, Braised Beef Noodle Soup, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, Chocolate Xiao Long Bao and Thai Tea. Less than 5 minutes, and they started bringing out all the food first, the salad, then the pork next came the lobster, pork buns, and the soups... For the finale chocolate Xiao Long bao... Let me tell you, this was the tastiest and simplest dessert we have ever had :) Afterward, they packed up all the leftovers and thanked us for coming. We talked for a bit with the owner, and he shared what they are doing next by adding a patio that was hand built and Japan and is going to be shipped to their location. With the outside addition, they will be able to seat another 40 guests this place will be one of the top locations in the area, definitely. Affordable pricing makes this a must. We will be back to try...

Sharing the location in a mall in Rosemead, the newly unveiled Prince Dumpling presents an impressive offering reminiscent of the famed Din Tai Fung, famed for its exceptional xiao long bao. Named after a character from the Final Fantasy video game series, this eatery boasts an almost identical menu to Din Tai Fung, complete with an open kitchen where skilled hands craft delectable dumplings.

The star attractions undoubtedly are the succulent pork Xiao Long Bao and the flavorful pork chop fried rice, both standing out amidst a familiar yet exquisitely executed array of dishes. While the sweet and sour spare ribs don't quite reach the zenith set by Din Tai Fung, they still hold their own in taste and presentation.

Service at Prince Dumpling shines brightly, characterized by remarkable efficiency and attentiveness, elevating the dining experience for patrons. However, securing parking can be a slight challenge, given the shared space with a popular supermarket nearby.

An added boon lies in the restaurant's pricing, slightly more affordable than its renowned counterpart, Din Tai Fung, making it an attractive dining destination for those seeking exceptional flavors without breaking the bank.

Prince Dumpling serves as a promising addition to Rosemead's culinary landscape, offering an impressive homage to Din Tai Fung's quality with its own...

Things started off well here, but went downhill when we got the bill and paid.

We were hoping to find another spot to frequent for our dumpling needs. Lots of things looked good on the menu and we settled on the following while thinking to try the rest next time:

Popcorn chicken ($9.95) Scallion pancake ($3.99) Pork pan fried dumplings ($9.50) - comes with 8 pieces Pork cutlet and egg fried rice ($14.95)

Everything was delicious. BF loved the tea and particularly the style of the teacups. It all changed when we were ready to pay. We got the bill and saw that they overcharged us $6.99 for the scallion pancake, which was more than what was on the menu. We told one of the employees and they said that the menu price was wrong and should've been crossed out with the right price. They refused to change it until we brought up how deceptive it is to charge a different price than what's given to us on the menu. If it was wrong on the menu, the onus is on them. They finally changed the price on our bill. However, after that, they avoided our table like the plague and we got weird vibes from them.

In summary, food was good and lots of potential here, but they just dropped the ball on service after they were called out for not honoring the prices on the menu...