If you’re planning to dine here, plan ahead—not just for your reservation, but also for Ala Moana parking and weekend traffic. Finding parking can easily become the most stressful part of the experience. We made our reservation on the first day it became available on Yelp and secured a 1:45 PM Saturday seating. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed, and we overheard the wait for walk-ins was around an hour. Thankfully, we were seated immediately. Unfortunately, the two dishes we came specifically for—the Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao and Mini Pan-Frie…
If you’re planning to dine here, plan ahead—not just for your reservation, but also for Ala Moana parking and weekend traffic. Finding parking can easily become the most stressful part of the experience.
We made our reservation on the first day it became available on Yelp and secured a 1:45 PM Saturday seating. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed, and we overheard the wait for walk-ins was around an hour. Thankfully, we were seated immediately.
Unfortunately, the two dishes we came specifically for—the Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao and Mini Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings—were already sold out before 2:00 PM. That was disappointing, especially considering they’re two of the restaurant’s signature items. The restaurant had only been open for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, and you could see staff continuously making dumplings.
Instead, we ordered the Szechuan Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao. The red wrapper was a nice touch, and I’d rate the spice level around 3/5. The soup filling was generous, and adding the black vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger balanced the heat nicely, although it still wasn’t quite the “wow” bite we were hoping for.
The Wagyu Beef Xiao Long Bao was enjoyable, and you could definitely taste the difference between the beef and traditional pork filling. The Pork Chop Fried Rice was one of our favorites, with generous portions of crispy pork that reminded us more of a pork cutlet than a traditional Chinese pork chop.
We also ordered the Supreme Tan Tan Noodles after confirming they were a dry noodle dish. However, they arrived much saucier than expected—almost like a soup. After mixing everything together, the peanut flavor really stood out, and the spice level was mild. Tasty overall, just not what we expected.
Service was attentive throughout the meal. Our waiter checked on us regularly, and the pacing between dishes was comfortable. We did notice several servers accidentally bringing dishes to our table that belonged to other guests, but it wasn’t a major issue.
Before dessert, we would have appreciated a quick table reset. While we received clean dessert bowls, our used chopsticks and utensils remained on the table. Fresh utensils would have made it easier to fully enjoy the desserts without the lingering flavors from the savory dishes.
For dessert, we tried both the Chocolate Melt Xiao Long Bao and Matcha Lava Xiao Long Bao. Fresh out of the steamer, the fillings were very thin. Letting them cool for a few minutes allowed the fillings to thicken, making them much more enjoyable. The chocolate version was our favorite, while the matcha flavor was fairly subtle and tasted more like white chocolate than matcha.
Other small observations: the self-serve water pitcher was convenient, but the water wasn’t served with ice. The restroom was small but clean, and the complimentary mouthwash dispenser was a thoughtful touch after a meal full of spices.
As huge Din Tai Fung (DTF) fans, that’s naturally our benchmark. While this didn’t quite reach that level, we can confidently say Supreme Dumpling is currently the best place on the Hawaiian Islands for Xiao Long Bao—at least so far.
Despite missing out on the signature pork dumplings, we’ll definitely be back to try them, along with more of the menu. Next time, we’ll make sure to arrive even earlier before the favorites sell out.
Angelina is a sweet and patient server. I’m Asian and had XLB many times, but wanted to know which one was colorful. Anyways, I asked a lot of questions and glad she was our server. I believe the service will make or break this place. Also, whether the restaurant will have draft LOCAL beer. Highly recommend considering pairing draft local beer. We have great local IPA that would be great with Szechuan peppers. Also it’s respect to support local.
Delicious food and amazing service. Our server Thomas pointed us in all of the right directions! He was not only very helpful, but he was also extremely friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and kind. 10/10 recommend!
went to eat there today. was told to make reservation thru yelp but when I try it would direct me to other states locations but not waikīkī. the bar area was wide open. the host and manager was unnecessarily rude. just tried again to make reservations thru yelp. thought maybe now that's it late it might work but nope. don't know if i'll try again. it's too bad I was looking forward to trying it.
If you're planning to dine here, plan ahead--not just for your reservation, but also for Ala Moana parking and weekend traffic. Finding parking can easily become the most stressful part of the experience. We made our reservation on the first day it became available on Yelp and secured a 1:45 PM Saturday seating. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed, and we overheard the wait for walk-ins was around an hour. Thankfully, we were seated immediately. Unfortunately, the two dishes we came specifically for--the Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao and Mini Pan-Fr…
If you're planning to dine here, plan ahead--not just for your reservation, but also for Ala Moana parking and weekend traffic. Finding parking can easily become the most stressful part of the experience.
We made our reservation on the first day it became available on Yelp and secured a 1:45 PM Saturday seating. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed, and we overheard the wait for walk-ins was around an hour. Thankfully, we were seated immediately.
Unfortunately, the two dishes we came specifically for--the Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao and Mini Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings--were already sold out before 2:00 PM. That was disappointing, especially considering they're two of the restaurant's signature items. The restaurant had only been open for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, and you could see staff continuously making dumplings.
Instead, we ordered the Szechuan Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao. The red wrapper was a nice touch, and I'd rate the spice level around 3/5. The soup filling was generous, and adding the black vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger balanced the heat nicely, although it still wasn't quite the "wow" bite we were hoping for.
The Wagyu Beef Xiao Long Bao was enjoyable, and you could definitely taste the difference between the beef and traditional pork filling. The Pork Chop Fried Rice was one of our favorites, with generous portions of crispy pork that reminded us more of a pork cutlet than a traditional Chinese pork chop.
We also ordered the Supreme Tan Tan Noodles after confirming they were a dry noodle dish. However, they arrived much saucier than expected--almost like a soup. After mixing everything together, the peanut flavor really stood out, and the spice level was mild. Tasty overall, just not what we expected.
Service was attentive throughout the meal. Our waiter checked on us regularly, and the pacing between dishes was comfortable. We did notice several servers accidentally bringing dishes to our table that belonged to other guests, but it wasn't a major issue.
Before dessert, we would have appreciated a quick table reset. While we received clean dessert bowls, our used chopsticks and utensils remained on the table. Fresh utensils would have made it easier to fully enjoy the desserts without the lingering flavors from the savory dishes.
For dessert, we tried both the Chocolate Melt Xiao Long Bao and Matcha Lava Xiao Long Bao. Fresh out of the steamer, the fillings were very thin. Letting them cool for a few minutes allowed the fillings to thicken, making them much more enjoyable. The chocolate version was our favorite, while the matcha flavor was fairly subtle and tasted more like white chocolate than matcha.
Other small observations: the self-serve water pitcher was convenient, but the water wasn't served with ice. The restroom was small but clean, and the complimentary mouthwash dispenser was a thoughtful touch after a meal full of spices.
As huge Din Tai Fung (DTF) fans, that's naturally our benchmark. While this didn't quite reach that level, we can confidently say Supreme Dumpling is currently the best place on the Hawaiian Islands for Xiao Long Bao--at least so far.
Despite missing out on the signature pork dumplings, we'll definitely be back to try them, along with more of the menu. Next time, we'll make sure to arrive even earlier before the favorites sell out.
Went into the restaurant not expecting much however, I left very satisfied. Our server, Jerica, was very kind and welcoming and helped making the dining experience all the more better. The interior and ambiance of the restaurant was very nice and comfortable. The food was delicious, we tried both the entrees and the deserts and both were good. They also have a mouthwash dispensing station in the washroom, pretty tuff.
4.5 stars on food - good enough
5 stars on service - Alice our server was excellentee, she explained the whole menu to us, told us that the restaurant wants to maintain food quality hence they limit reservations, she helped us pick out items to try for 5 people though we are familiar with the cuisine, she came back to check on us many times to make sure everything was ok
4 stars on ambience - very generic XLB restaurant feel
If you like XLB this is the place
I went to my first-ever family-and-friends food tasting, and it was amazing. The food came quickly thanks to our server, Jerica, and the cooks who made it. I was invited to the event by one of the cooks, Jella, and thanks to her, I was able to taste amazing food and experience great service. My favorite was definitely the desserts and the wagyu. I will for sure come again
Came to eat at Supreme Dumplings with 4 other friends and ate for free as VIPs. Our server, Jerica was very accommodating, patient, friendly, and well-versed in the menu and answered all of our questions. We were unfortunately given a wrong order at some point during the service but it's a soft launch so we didn't mind and Jerica was able to sort everything out. When we were seated, all the cutlery, tables, chairs, pitchers, menus etc; were all highly detailed and maintained with care. The feel of the restaurant is very upscale and it felt like you were…
Came to eat at Supreme Dumplings with 4 other friends and ate for free as VIPs. Our server, Jerica was very accommodating, patient, friendly, and well-versed in the menu and answered all of our questions. We were unfortunately given a wrong order at some point during the service but it's a soft launch so we didn't mind and Jerica was able to sort everything out.
When we were seated, all the cutlery, tables, chairs, pitchers, menus etc; were all highly detailed and maintained with care. The feel of the restaurant is very upscale and it felt like you were dining in a fancy restaurant. Menu was relatively small and neatly organized.
Because everything was free, we ate about $350 worth of food and I would happily do it again. The portion sizes are pretty small for the xiao long bao but other menu items like the table favorites, noodles and fried rice are portioned a decent amount for 1 person or 2 people if you're not that hungry. I highly recommend the Pork chop fried rice as the pork chop is very crispy and cooked to perfection. Another thing I recommend is Signature XLB Assortment which comes with 2 Wagyu beef XLB, 2 black truffle XLB, 2 chicken XLB, 2 supreme pork XLB, 2 shrimp XLB, and 2 spicy XLB. It's good if you can't decide on what you want and are willing to try everything. For drinks, I got the Sunshine Lemonade, specifically strawberry lemonade and that stuff was so good. Had about 50% sugar so not too bland but not too sweet, was just perfect.
Overall, 5/5 stars! This restaurant is perfect if you want to experience a unique take on Chinese food AND get your moneys worth, this is the place! Far drive for me since I live west side but it was definitely worth it and will be returning soon!
Xiao long bao was good but I feel like din tai fung is a lot better. The wonton mein and beef noodle soup is very bland, no taste. Wish the foods are more rich in flavor
I came in on a Friday night and was able to get a bar seat right away which was great. The ambiance was lively, modern and hip. Eric and Angelina served me and were extremely helpful and informative. They also gave good recommendations.
I'll definitely be back!
Went for Father's Day brunch with a larger group (6) I made a reservation given I assumed it would be busy, but they didn't have a record of that lol that was a bit annoying because that's the point of having a reservation feature?! So they shoved us into a booth & I was squeezed...the seating wasn't pleasant. The service was really good though, our waitress was sweet & very efficient. The foods pretty good. Decent veggie dishes. Also they didn't have drinks yet lol I was looking forward to a nice adult beverage to celebrate The chive dumplings were scr…
Went for Father's Day brunch with a larger group (6) I made a reservation given I assumed it would be busy, but they didn't have a record of that lol that was a bit annoying because that's the point of having a reservation feature?! So they shoved us into a booth & I was squeezed...the seating wasn't pleasant.
The service was really good though, our waitress was sweet & very efficient.
The foods pretty good. Decent veggie dishes. Also they didn't have drinks yet lol I was looking forward to a nice adult beverage to celebrate The chive dumplings were scrumptious but overall it was just ok, for all that I could have just gone to dtf.
I got my food to go, I loved the packaging and how they gave the utensils. It did feel like a luxurious experience at home also. The food traveled well and still tasted delicious.
i want to get a free drink and i like their handmade and handcrafted premium drinks but delicious food services beautiful food culture as a Professional Protector
food jutsu trend with my favorite people at the newly opened dumpling spot🥟 🤍 🥟❤️ Every bite was amazing, and the desserts? Let’s just say the Matcha Lava Xiao Long Bao, Onyx Golden Lava Custard Bun, and Brown Sugar Mochi Rice Cakes 💣😋✨ . 📍Supreme Dumplings Hawaii . #jutsut#jutsutrend#foodtrips#supremedumplinghawaii#fyp
Supreme Dumplings just opened in Ala Moana currently taking “Reservations Only” If you like Din Tai Fung, this is probably the closest you’ll get without traveling to the mainland to get that fix. Ratings below 1. Wild Mushroom Fried Rice 10/10 2. Fried Pork Chop 9/10 3. Stir-Fry String Beans w/ Garlic 7/10 4. Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao 8/10 5. Mini Pan-Fri…
