Original Shanghai Flavors

Hand-folded.
Soup-filled.
Unmistakably Shanghai. 原味上海 · 一口惊艳

For over a decade, we've been pleating dumplings by hand and simmering broths from scratch — bringing the bustling street-corner flavors of Shanghai to seven Southern California neighborhoods.

8
SoCal kitchens
5,000+
5-star reviews
since '13
By the same hands
Shanghai Grilled Pork Buns — golden, crispy-bottomed buns topped with scallions and black sesame seeds
Fresh · Hand-folded
Most Loved
Shanghai Grilled Pork Buns
生煎包 · Sheng Jian Bao
"The only spot in the South Bay for proper Sheng Jian Bao" 生煎 · Sheng Jian "Best family-style Shanghai food in California" 小籠包 · Xiao Long Bao "Dumplings pleated by hand every morning" 炸醬 · Zha Jiang "The only spot in the South Bay for proper Sheng Jian Bao" 生煎 · Sheng Jian "Best family-style Shanghai food in California" 小籠包 · Xiao Long Bao "Dumplings pleated by hand every morning" 炸醬 · Zha Jiang
shēng · jiān · bāo
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The only spot in the South Bay that makes Sheng Jian Bao properly. Delicious and juicy inside, crispy and not overcooked on the bottom. Perfection.

★★★★★ Sarah K. · Yelp
Pan-seared until lacquered & golden
Steamed until the tops turn pillowy
Crowned with sesame & scallion
★ HOUSE SPECIALTY ★ SINCE 2013 ★ HOUSE SPECIALTY ★ SINCE 2013
品味
The House Specialty

Shanghai Grilled Pork Buns

生煎包 · The one to order first.

Pan-seared until the bottoms turn lacquered and golden, then steamed until the tops turn pillowy. Inside: a generous knot of seasoned pork and a hidden burst of savory broth that releases on the first careful bite.

Crowned with toasted black sesame and freshly cut scallion. Six to an order — though anyone with sense orders two.

Portion
6 pieces
From
$11.50
Made
By Hand
— and now, what people say —
What People Say

Loved by locals

Drawn from over 5,000 reviews across Google, Yelp, and DoorDash. Edited for length, not for sentiment.

★★★★★

"The ONLY spot in the South Bay that makes Sheng Jian Bao. Delicious and juicy inside, crispy and not overcooked on the bottom. Perfection."

S
Sarah K.
Yelp · Lomita
★★★★★

"Best family-style Shanghai food one can find in California. The menu is HUGE — the crowd favorite is the pork buns and the pork xiao long bao."

M
Michael R.
Tripadvisor · Irvine
★★★★★

"Hand-made feel and taste of the dumplings and noodles, with generous portion sizes. The Shanghai-style Chow Mein and Xiao Long Bao are must-tries."

A
Angelina S.
Google · San Diego
4.6
Yelp Rating
4.7
DoorDash Rating
5,000+
Reviews
7
SoCal Locations
— from our table to yours —
Our Story

From a Shanghai alleyway to your table.

We opened our first dining room with a simple idea: bring the food we grew up eating — the kind served out of bamboo steamers in busy Shanghai neighborhoods — to Southern California, without compromise.

"Everything we serve, we'd serve to our own family. Most days, we do."

That's why our dumplings are pleated by hand every morning. Why our broths simmer overnight. Why we still buy fresh greens and seasonal seafood at dawn. Seven locations later, the recipes — and the standards — haven't moved an inch.

— find your nearest tasty —
Find Us

Seven tasty homes分店

From Irvine to San Diego, Sawtelle to Carlsbad — each kitchen, the same hands-on standards. Walk in, order ahead, or have us delivered.

01

Sawtelle

West Los Angeles
2117 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hours
Daily11:30am – 9:30pm
(310) 477-3888 Directions ↗
02

Hacienda Heights

San Gabriel Valley
17455 Colima Road
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Hours
Daily11am – 9:30pm
(626) 912-0168 Directions ↗
03

Cerritos

Long Beach Area
11339 183rd Street
Cerritos, CA 90703
Hours
Mon – Fri11am – 9pm
Sat – Sun11am – 9:30pm
(562) 860-0118 Directions ↗
04

Lomita

South Bay
2373 Pacific Coast Hwy
Lomita, CA 90717
Hours
Daily11am – 9:30pm
(310) 539-2088 Directions ↗
05

Chino Hills

Inland Empire
2947 Chino Ave, Ste 3
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Hours
Mon – Fri11am – 9pm
Sat – Sun11am – 9:30pm
(909) 590-0218 Directions ↗
06

Irvine

Culver Plaza
15333 Culver Drive, Ste 320
Irvine, CA 92604
Hours
Mon – Fri11am – 9:30pm
Sat – Sun11am – 10pm
(949) 551-1308 Directions ↗
07

Carlsbad

North County
2501 S El Camino Real, Ste 220
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Hours
Tue – Fri11am – 9pm
Sat – Sun11am – 9:30pm
MondayClosed
(760) 729-0888 Directions ↗
08

San Diego

Convoy District
4646 Convoy Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Hours
Mon – Fri11am – 9:30pm
Sat – Sun11am – 10pm
(858) 571-5888 Directions ↗
Hours may vary on holidays — please call ahead to confirm.
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Open daily · 11am – 9:30pm · 8 SoCal locations