ixlb Dimsum Eats

Stopped by for a late snack, set up for take out and quick snack with high tops and stools, better order ahead to save the wait. Roast pork buns and steamed shrimp dumplings were moderately above average, fried chicken dumplings/ potstickers were average and curry pastries were worst I ever had and a let down. Nice and friendly service, clean looking and resonantly priced. Worth circling back to explore some more. Parking at rear was useful.

Stopped in one night on the way home and was pleasantly surprised by the portion and the taste of the dim sum dishes. As everyone knows, good quality Chinese food is hard to find outside of the SGV in LA but ixlb serves up good quality dim sum with the radish cake as a particular highlight. Will definitely be back. The lot behind the building offers free one hour parking so no need to try to find parking!

I've fallen head over heels for this place! Their chili sauce is hotter than a summer day in LA, and their dim sum menu? It's basically a symphony of flavors that'll make your taste buds dance with joy. Service? Top-notch! Seriously, don't bother going anywhere else – this is the dim sum destination you've been dreaming of. I used to be their unofficial ambassador, handing out their business cards to everyone I knew (and even some I didn't!). Whenever friends or newcomers asked for the best dim sum in town, I'd point them right here. And here's the best part – the owners are like the dim sum wizards, always conjuring up deliciousness and flashing welcoming smiles. It's more than just a takeout order; it's an experience. Now, about my sneaky family – they've got a little secret. They love this place so much that sometimes they make covert dim sum missions without me! Can you believe it? They'll be like, "Where's your dad?" Apparently, he's become a regular here, maybe even more regular than I am. 😄 All in all, this place is simply too good not to share! I would subscribe if I could...

Having dimsum in Westwood is the best thing to happen since I came to UCLA for graduate school. I've been to Hong Kong several times and this food touched my heart. Compared to dimsum in Monterey Park, I was surprised that I actually liked this location way better. The soup dumplings didn't leak when you picked them up and were steaming hot. The flavor of the shu mai, har gow, was on point. I've never had the garlic shrimp and chili oil dumplings before but they were actually my favorite. The radish cakes were fried and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and were heavenly. The egg tarts were light, flaky, and delicious. Prices were really reasonable for Westwood. Tony was very passionate about the food and it showed.

There’s no place in Los Angeles that compares to this place in terms of dumplings. It’s literally their specialty. I even got a chance to speak to the owner’s father, and he told me that he has perfected his craft of making dumplings for 46 years. That’s very inspiring. When you know in your heart that you’re great at something, you can’t allow anything or anyone to get in the way of that, no matter how small it may seem to someone else. You never know how far your greatness will take you until you become passionate with being persistent, and you can taste the level of passion in every bite at this restaurant. Highly addictive and I highly recommend 🤤🥟 😋