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Eastside - XLB Dumpling Bar restaurant
7.9

XLB Dumpling Bar

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Flavourful bites, questionable size

Fusing Asian and American flavors, the cheeseburger bao at XLB Dumpling Bar is a tale of culinary goodness. The Xiao Long Bao, with its perfect broth, and the Soup XLB with thin-skinned dumplings garner praises, embodying creativity and freshness. However, the size of the portions remains a topic of much debate.

  • Very Creative

    Menu items are innovative, creative, with unique and experimental twists.

  • Bad Variety

    Hit or miss dishes; limited menu during soft opening phase.

Top 3 dishes at XLB Dumpling Bar

  1. 1

    Cheeseburger Bao 🏆

    The cheeseburger bao perfectly fuses asian and american flavors.

    Cheeseburger Bao dish
  2. 2

    Xiao Long Bao

    Juicy, flavorful with perfect broth-to-filling ratio; better than din tai fung.

    Xiao Long Bao dish
  3. 3

    Soup XLB

    Soup is flavorful, dumplings juicy, and the thin skin is highly praised.

    Soup XLB dish

Vibe: Trendy space, mismatched tunes

Though the stylish ambiance ensures a positive impression, the noise and overcrowding could be a deterring factor for date nights. On a positive note, the selection, variety, and aesthetics of the drinks are well-loved. The decor and lively vibe earn it the status of being quite 'Instagrammable'.

  • Great Buzz

    Trendy, Instagrammable decor and lively vibe highly praised frequently.

  • Okay to Entertain

    Music often enhances ambiance but can be mismatched to time of day.

  • Bad For Dates

    Excessive noise, overcrowding, uncomfortable seating affect date experiences.

Perks: Cheerful service, tricky seating

Despite the plentiful parking, and friendly, quick service, there are significant gripes. Seating is cramped and limited. The noise levels are disruptive, affecting both group and family dining experiences. However, the diverse diet options can't be overlooked - particularly for the plant-based patrons.

  • Easy To Park

    Ample parking throughout various times, convenient for all customers.

  • Okay For Kids

    Casual, chic, but large crowds can challenge family dining comfort.

  • Hard To Hear

    Poor acoustics make room quite noisy, disruptive to dining experience.