Mama Lu’s Dumpling House

Yikes, something was off with every dish we ordered. See photos below. The beef puff was hard and crusty. The taro cake was burnt and tasted like socks. Congee rice pieces were too big and watery, the century egg tasted 2 centuries old. The soup dumpling skins were swollen with moisture. An ad for Potato construction lol. Even the fortune cookie messages gave off the vibe that they didn't even try. The design and decor of the space was nice but everything else was a huge miss.

We came here at Friday night to had dinner. This place is located nearby a supermarket and also has meet fresh inside the store. This is kind of like Cantonese Style restaurant and their menus has a lot of different options. We tried beef wrap, spicy wontons, Juicy pork dumplings, and walnut shrimp. They also have dim sum as well. All of them are very tasty and delicious. I will highly recommend this for anyone who loves the Cantonese food.

I was lost trying to find this place at night because I drove past the sign that says Mama Lu's and didn't see an actual restaurant from the outside of the building. It's tucked inside next to another store and easy to miss. Just look for CVS and you'll see the sign along with Meet fresh. There's plenty of parking in this strip mall. The restaurant itself is quite large and you can dine with a big group. The service is impeccable and very attentive. I have been to other locations and always get their juicy pork dumplings, Szechuan style shrimp and walnut shrimp. They were having a special on their deep-fried Cornish hen which the server strongly recommended. It was crispy and juicy! Overall a great meal as always and my go to for comfort food! Great addition to Tustin!

I went with my friend and it was both our first time trying mama lu’s. we got the siu mai, spicy wonton, juicy pork dumpling, beef wrap and honey walnut shrimp. Shoutout to the manager Juan, he was so helpful and all the staff were super kind as well! I absolutely loved the honey walnut shrimp and the spicy wonton, they were well marinated with the sauce!! my friend really liked the spicy wonton as well and also the juicy pork dumplings. Overall, we had a good experience!

Mama Lu Dumpling House is an absolute gem for dumpling lovers! The handmade dumplings are always fresh and bursting with flavor, especially the juicy pork and chive and xiao long bao that arrive perfectly steamed and full of delicious broth. The scallion pancakes are crispy and not too greasy, while the noodle dishes bring authentic, comforting flavors that make you feel like you're in the heart of Shanghai. The ambiance is no-frills, but it only adds to the charm, and the staff is attentive and efficient even during busy hours. If you’re craving authentic Chinese dumplings and noodles, Mama Lu is a must-visit!