Shandong Dumplings in Pasadena

I like this place a lot. there is a different feeling. The food is tasty. the service is efficient and the waiters are well trained. The pay is modest. truly recommend.

One of the best Northern Chinese dumpling shops I've been to. Focus your attention here on the namesake items, specifically the pork & leek and pork & sour cabbage. If you're really in for some of the best Chinese flavor profiles, try the House Special chili beef soup, or their MaPo Tofu, which is absolutely fantastic. Perhaps one of the more authentic shops out here, absolutely worth checking out.

3.5 stars. Pretty solid dumpling place in Pasadena area. Took awhile for the food to come out though. Got our first dish after 25 min. Loved the beef noodle. Not what I expected at all, but it had very fragrant chili oil. If you don't like oily food, stay away though. Both dumplings and pan fried buns were pretty good, but I just wish there were more fillings. Beef wrap was big but a bit dry.

Great spot for dumplings. We had spicy pork soup dumplings along with some steamed and some pan fried. All three were great but the spicy juicy pork with soup was the best!

I absolutely love this place. The fennel and lamb dumplings, or pork and leek dumplings are fantastic. The pan fried buns also have great filling and texture.I know it's a small thing, but the vinegar, soy sauce, and chili are also great. I studied abroad in China and this place reminds me of time there.

Dumplings were super tasty, the traditional sweet sour soup was great and the noodles with bean paste were amazing! Plus, the chef was making the dumplings in front of the restaurant, for everyone to watch.

Good food in area missing more Chinese food. Amazing beef noodle soup. Soup dumplings are average. Scallion pancake are average. Friend prok buns are awesome.

This is a truly GREAT place. My dumplings were exceptional. All restaurants can learn a lesson to put their efforts/love into the food. It seems like much is put into profits, ambience, presentation & performance nowadays.

Better than I expected, given the look of the place. Dumplings had good flavor. A touch too doughy, but still within a good range of density. Excellent spicy beef and noodle soup. Seems pretty authentic in terms of flavor and overall atmosphere. Service was a bit on the rough side, but that is also authentic.

ShanDong Dumplings offers authentic Chinese dumpling and noodle eats in the outskirts of Old Town Pasadena. Just a couple blocks north of Colorado, this location is much more convenient for Pasadena residents than having them drive out to San Gabriel Valley. Aside from flavors, their casual prices just as similar, which is surprising for a business established in Old Town. I had their Pork and Celery Boiled Dumplings and their House Special Spicy Sirloin Noodle Soup and found them both to be accurately delicious. As full disclosure, my visit was during their soft opening period, so there were limited menu choices, even though it didn't compromise my dining experience. Service was average, but had no complaints. Decor is a bit cheesy but at least comfortable, so it didn't feel like a hole in the wall.

Perks of being in the SGV: ALL OF THE DUMPLINGS. Gave ShanDong in Old Town Pasadena a try after a very hot few hours at the Rose Bowl Flea and left as a new woman. Nothing like some AC and Chinese comfort food to cure what ails ya.We were in right around 3 pm on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet, which was nice. The two of us split a scallion pancake, an order of pork with leek dumplings, and an order of spicy juicy pork steam dumplings. They came out in that order and the meal got better and better--the scallion pancake wasn't my fave, but those spicy steam buns were something else. So dang good.This ended up being a ton of food for less than $40, which I would consider a win. Parking in Old Town is tricky, but there's a lot just a couple blocks west that's free for the first 90 minutes. Also worth noting that a couple people popped in for takeout while we were here, an option I'm sure we'll take advantage of in the future when those dumpling cravings hit!

I was in Taiwan last November and it was a beautiful experience looking forward to returning again. the soup dumplings were amazing.

LOOVVVEEE the vegetarian dumplings and rice cakes!! This place is definitely a mom and pops establishment with great food and great service. It does have a slight smell when you walk in, but if you can get over that, the food is great!

I know this place doesn’t have a good service, but the owner of this restaurant is a really kind and friendly person. She can’t hire more waitresses and waiters because the rent for this place is too expensive and she needs to spend more money on paying the rent and the cook. So please understand her situation. She’s been making dumplings and crepes for 20 years, she’s really passionate about making food. This is a traditional Chinese restaurant that really worth to go.

This place is the one I like best. I visit many restaurants but here I keep coming back again and again. The crew is very attentive and the cuisine they offer is so flavorful. I would always prefer to have a decent meal in this restaurant. I recommend this place with pleasure.

After visiting China and coming to Shandong Dumplings, I have decided it is the closest culinary experience I will find in Pasadena to being in China. The decorum, the people, and the flavors allow me to revisit my wonderful experience in China at my leisure. What a great place.

Authentic! Delicious! Some of the best dumplings I've ever had.

I was born in Shandong Province. This is the best and authentic Shandong dumpling I have ever eaten in USA for the over 10 years. Great portion and prices. My wife also praised it as the best dumpling. A hidden gem and must go.

Amazing!! So good we had to eat there twice while in town!

Worst restaurant ever. Service was horrible! Lady serving me was rude and could barely speak English. Food was expensive and not worth it. Avoid this restaurant!

Zero star for sure. I ordered the dried shrimp eggs and leek dumplings. However, there is hair on my food and the dumpling actually has pork instead of eggs. I placed the meatless order while repeating that I want the ones without meat. I dont eat pork！ This is rediculous.

Best dumpling spot in Pasadena! You may find some better options in the San Gabriel Valley area, but these are homemade everyday and in fact you can see someone through the window making fresh dumplings constantly. The beef pancake is also excellent, and I've tried several kinds of the dumplings and all of them had been balanced, flavorful, and juicy!

The Shandong spicy sirloin soup had beef gristle in it no sirloin. It was not edible even for a dog.

The increased their price but they keep advertising the lower price, you only find out when you payUp to 50% on most of the dishes This is diciving

Good dumplings, fresh and tasty. Nice selection of noodle and a variety of other good food. Only negative is service is really slow asked indifferent.

Small, casual but much character. Food selection is what you hoped for. Very tasty and fulfilling. This is a go-to destination dumplings, at an afforded price, and ample helpings

Don't be fooled by the negative reviews. The food here, considering the location, is pretty decent. Dumplings are juicy and noodles are Q (if you know what that means!) You could find better food if you drive to San Gabriel, but let's be honest that's another 20-40 minute drive round trip and sometimes you just don't want to waste your time on that commute. Best part? They have fresh garlic at the table that perfectly compliments the dumplings.

Excellent food, helpful employees, consistently fantastic mood. They charge reasonable pricing and the food quality is awesome. 5 stars.

The chive and chicken dumplings were outstanding, as were the scallion pancakes. The chicken and noodles was tasty, but surprisingly also served cold, and wasn't spicy. If I had known the noodles would be served cold, I would have ordered something else. Perhaps I should have known.

Perks of being in the SGV: ALL OF THE DUMPLINGS. Gave ShanDong in Old Town Pasadena a try after a very hot few hours at the Rose Bowl Flea and left as a new woman. Nothing like some AC and Chinese comfort food to cure what ails ya. We were in right around 3 pm on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet, which was nice. The two of us split a scallion pancake, an order of pork with leek dumplings, and an order of spicy juicy pork steam dumplings. They came out in that order and the meal got better and better--the scallion pancake wasn't my fave, but those spicy steam buns were something else. So dang good. This ended up being a ton of food for less than $40, which I would consider a win. Parking in Old Town is tricky, but there's a lot just a couple blocks west that's free for the first 90 minutes. Also worth noting that a couple people popped in for takeout while we were here, an option I'm sure we'll take advantage of in the future when those dumpling cravings hit!

Delicious authentic dumplings :) will always comes back

Spicy pork dumplings are bite sized pieces of heaven