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Orange County - Ja Jiaozi Authentic Dumplings restaurant
7.5

Ja Jiaozi Authentic Dumplings

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Innovation overshadowed by portions

The Top 3 are a delight with the Sautéed String Beans leading the troupe, followed by the engaging Green Beans with XO Sauce and the authentic Steamed Shrimp Dumplings. All dishes are an exciting rollercoaster ride of fresh ingredients and crafty creativity, providing a sense of humility in reminiscence. Despite the invented spins, there’s always room for improvement in the land of bland and the woe of small portion sizes remains.

  • Great Quality

    Ingredients consistently highlighted as fresh, positively impacting dining experience.

  • Okay Taste

    Fresh ingredients, good overall, but lacking wow factor or memorability.

  • Bad Value

    Portions too small for the high prices; not the best value.

Top 3 dishes at Ja Jiaozi Authentic Dumplings

  1. 1

    Sautéed String Beans 🏆

    Perfectly cooked, very flavorful, often highlights the meal.

    Sautéed String Beans dish
  2. 2

    Green Beans with XO Sauce

    Green beans described as perfectly cooked, flavorful with delicious xo sauce.

    Green Beans with XO Sauce dish
  3. 3

    Steamed Shrimp Dumplings

    Freshness and juicy shrimp are consistently highlighted as exceptional.

    Steamed Shrimp Dumplings dish

Vibe: Engaging haven but expensive drinks

The ambiance hits a homerun with the depiction of a modern, clean, and inviting atmosphere. Adding the cherry on top, it's the perfect destination to ignite sparks on date night with its intimate scenery. Its popularity adds to the buzz, though the drinks are a mixed bag - satisfactory but on the pricier end.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambiance consistently described as modern, clean, and inviting in reviews.

  • Okay Drinks

    Drinks good but expensive; nice wine, yet preference for other options.

Perks: Comfortable and accommodating, with a flaw

You aren't going to have a hard time finding parking here. It’s available in abundance, ensuring you arrive stress-free. The restaurant stampedes ahead with a friendly, attentive staff that is always at your service. It sports an inviting outdoor seating area and is accommodating to large groups, dietary restrictions, and even your furry friends, providing the ideal family outing. The only hitch - it gets a bit noisy.

  • Great For Kids

    Peppa Pig utensils and plates greatly enhance children's dining experience.

  • Okay To Reserve

    Generally easy reservations, though some reported minor waiting issues.

  • Hard To Hear

    Reviews mention it's too loud, noisy and difficult for conversation.