Xiang Yuen Xiao Long Bao in San Leandro

Review №1

2023-11-30 15:31:33

The soup dumplings were good. The other dumplings were good too but for some reason the potstickers were very liquidy/seemed like they had soup in them too and were just okay. They were not pan fried on all sides, just one. The hot and sour soup was more sour than hot to me so it was just okay.The green onion pancake was good and the shrimp fried rice everyone liked as well.We went on thanksgiving day for lunch after picking up my cousin from the airport so we were seated quickly and the service was fine. I don’t think anyone wanted to be there but it was a holiday so that’s understandable. The ambiance was fine and we were seated at a large round table since we had a big group.There used to be another restaurant here that was good and this was a decent replacement. It’s walking distance from my parents’ house so we will come again. I probably wouldn’t order the potstickers again and just get more dumplings. The dumplings were the best. The green onion pancake was tasty but very greasy. I would eat it again but not often since there was so much oil.

Review №2

2023-11-30 16:46:47

If you are looking for big dishes, this place is not for you. This place give out small plate. Food is decent. Xiao long bao is only average. First time try Chengdu fried rice and its not bad; a little spicy.

Review №3

2023-05-19 00:47:42

This place was really good! Everything was fast and the servers were nice. My favorite dish would have to the pan fried buns with meat inside. I forgot what it was called correctly but you have to order it! My boyfriend and I were satisfied at the end of our meal and even had extra leftovers to bring home. I would come back again when I’m craving for dumplings. The place is also pretty big so you won’t have to wait long usually but it doesn’t get packed during dinner time.

Review №4

2023-06-14 16:52:32

We wanted to try this xiao long bao place. Some people here reviewed the Chinese entrees, but xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are in the name and you have to try what they specialize in. We got the pan fried pork buns, crab xiao long bao, and beef sandwich.The beef sandwich 9/10 - the scallion pancake holding the beef was super flaky, the sauce tastes like Peking duck sauce, but they could have put more beef in this.Pan friend pork baos - 100/10!!! - Large, juicy, super meaty. The bottom is fried to perfection and the top is soft and fluffy, steamed so well. The pork flavors are so good.Crab xiao long bao - Made really well, none of our soup dumplings broke when we picked it up. There was soup inside and the flavors were great. The only thing is that I wish they were a tad bit bigger with more soup but for this price you can’t really argue with it. Delicious!Overall, the restaurant is not expensive compared to the SF xiao long bao places, it is extremely affordable. For 3 of our dishes, the total was $29. Definitely try this out if you are around the area.

Review №5

2023-11-02 22:57:42

5 ☆ => 2☆(Look at my last photo)Im sad to say goodbye to this place that I was obsessed with. I used to drive for a long time just to get food here.I realized that this places hygiene is questionable after 2 different occasions. One time I found hair and another time found cockroach in stir fried vegetables 😫Their reaction makes me feel like its not uncommon. They were not surprised and offered no apologies. Just do you want a replacement or refund?☹️===My old 5 ☆ review herePan fried pork bun - one of the best ones Ive had and was really affordable.Stir fried vegetables (Shanghai vegeterian) - great variety with woodear mushroom & bamboo shootsWuxi style ribs - tender, sweet & sour, with steamed bok choyBeef noodle - I didnt like the beef noodle as much as the one in Noodles FreshOverall I like this place 😊Staff was friendly and fast.

Review №6

2022-11-15 10:04:24

Found my new go-to! Im not sure if its the speed of service, the complimentary green tea, reasonable prices, or nostalgic feel of this place, but its an easy thumbs up 👍🏾 for me.The food that Ive tried has been delicious so far, with all around approval from my family members that have gone here. You can dine in or order out. If you are dining in, this place is a clean, no frills establishment. This is completely fine at this price point, but if youre looking for a fancy night out, this is not it. If you want that local family restaurant vibe, this is it. Everyone was nice and the staff was attentive enough.Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Ambiance: 4/5Price: 5/5Overall: 4.5/5

Review №7

2023-04-12 06:50:34

My wife and I are from Virginia and we wanted to try this place out. I have been craving a mom and pop Chinese cuisine. Overall it was pretty good but not too great. Knocking 1 star out because of quality and giving it 4 star because the price is very decent. We had the following:-Salted pork fried riceWish it had egg in it but its good 7/10-Beef noodle soupThis one I did not enjoy at all. I wish that they used homemade egg noodles instead of pasta noodles. The flavor was subpar. 4/10-Mushroom and bok choyI liked this one except the one kind of mushroom that has a weird taste. Also for $12 its a bit pricey for just veggies 6/10.-Pan fried pork bunsThis one I love the most. Its unique and it taste great 9/10.-Pork Xiao long baoI also love this one. Its flavorful and has that subtle taste. 7/10

Review №8

2023-05-02 03:37:05

Our go-to for xia long bao in the East Bay. Their beef roll is dough-heavy, but since I love scallion pancakes, this is not a problem for me. But keep in mind in case youre expecting more filling.Flavors are consistently good, and the service is outstanding. Good prices as well. Highly recommend!Our go-to order (pictured) is xia long bao, beef roll, spicy pork noodle soup (!!! this pork is sooo tender and the broth is well spiced), and spicy chicken fried rice.

Review №9

2022-02-26 02:30:02

Great food and dumplings, a cut above the usual, made by mom herself, (and Im not kidding. I spoke with her and watch her make them), along with traditional dishes, which are also cut above. For instance I ordered the compound chicken, normally a sweet and sugary affair when ordered at many Chinese and Chinese-American restaurants, even Chinese restaurants that like traditional recipes, often succumb to the whims of the American palate, and apparently Americans loved everything sweet. Not so for many reasons in China, and this particular compound had plenty of flavor, was fresh and vibrant, but wasnt floating in a pool of syrupy glowing orange radioactive sauce. Instead the sauce clung to the meat as it is supposed to, and everything was fresh and crunchy. Truly delicious.As for the dumplings done by a master. I asked the mother, who the mother of the owner, if I could take a picture of her as she made some of these dumplings, a wonderful older lady with a huge smile, only allowed me to take pictures of her hands and the dumplings for which I was very grateful. She had expert technique and was highly concentrated with each dumpling, and yet it seemed kind of effortless as she was chatting to her daughter the entire time. It was a wonderful spectacle to watch while I was eating my delicious food.They were out of a Shiu Mai (pork), but still had Har Gow (Shrimp), and so I ordered the shrimp and their signature Bao, Xiao Long Bao, a dumpling twisted together at the top like a little treasure bag with a meaty center and a chewy meatball type of feeling, surrounded by warm savory broth that explodes when you bite into it. Excellent. And the shrimp dumpling, one of the best Ive ever had, and far better than many that Ive had in Chinatown in San Francisco. They didnt try to kill you with the dough, and relied more on stuffing it to the brim with flavorful shrimp, while keeping the shell relatively thin to the point where it was translucent.This place is a sleeper, because it just looks like an ordinary Chinese-American restaurant, but it is far more than that. It is a spot where some real traditional Chinese food becomes available to Lucky saps like me. I will be back!

Review №10

2023-09-30 02:48:46

This place is really really good! Unassuming interior, very functional (if atmosphere is needed for your occasion, Dough Zone may be a better spot) but very good food. It even gets requested by my picky Taiwanese mother when she comes to the Bay. Thats as high a bar as I know. Im so happy every time I eat here.Favorites: pan fried dumplings, XLB, the soup wontons, string beans, and the chili fish and chili eggplant dishes!