Arvin - Niles

It sounds like Arvin restaurant is more popular for takeout, so I was worried about needing to dine in, but there were actually a lot of tables available though they are pretty narrowly spaced. That said, we had the place all to ourselves at about 5pm on a Friday. Things seemed to be clean and tidy and the A/C was running, which is good, because everything is served to you piping hot.I ordered one type of dumpling (the traditional beef dumpling) and my husband ordered another (the flat kind of beef dumpling). This was a mistake, because each platter that arrived at our table could have easily fed like 6 people. So, think family style when you come here! That said, both types of dumpling were really good, though my husband and I each wound up preferring each other 's pick. The traditional dumpling kind of reminded us of small panzerotti, but filled with with beef and soup broth. The flat dumpling kind of reminded me of a thicker savory crepe. It was filled with a thin beef patty, and no broth. The sauces suggested to us were ketchup, a distinct kind of soy sauce containing lovage, and sriracha. We tried all three. The ketchup surprisingly paired well with both dumplings really a lot better than you 'd expect. Don 't stick up your nose give it a try!Traditionally, you 'd eat this food with your hands, but they offered us a fork and knife. This was good, since everything was too hot to touch. They explained that the high heat is good for your heart.I was curious about their iteration of milk tea. This was unlike any other kind of milk tea around. I have heard about this kind of thing on travel programs before. It is more savory, like soup broth. To imagine the flavor, start with a mug of piping hot water. Add a few diner creamers to it. Finally, top it with a generous helping of table salt, and stir. That is essentially the flavor. I am glad I ordered it once just to demystify it.We packed up two boxes of dumplings to go and share with different family members. Forearmed with this knowledge about the portion sizes, I would come back again. Indeed, I immediately thought that this might be a good choice for small house parties. Instead of ordering a plate of sandwiches or a pizza, you could order some of these dumplings for something different and feed a lot of people in the process!

Very delicious noodle! Im usually not a fan of innards but the stomach was surprisingly good. Not chewy nor stinky. It is the very first mongolian dish I ever had and I am glad I gave it a shot. I also tried their salted milk tea. I wouldn’t ever crave it but it was an interesting flavor. Service was good. Place is small and a lot of mongolian customers were going in and out while we were dining.It is a little pricey at $17 for every dish but they dont exactly have many competition either I guess.

I ordered takeout dumplings, which are a bit on the expensive side, but believe me, they are absolutely delicious and very filling. I think there's enough for two people, so I’m left with some tasty leftovers! I adore Mongolian food, and this place is fantastic for it!

I ordered the traditional beef dumplings, while my husband opted for the flat beef dumplings. This turned out to be a mistake, as the portions were enormous—each platter could easily feed six people! So, if you plan on dining here, think family-style! That said, both types of dumplings were delicious, though we both ended up preferring each other’s selection. The traditional dumplings reminded us of small panzerotti filled with beef and savory broth. The flat dumplings resembled thicker savory crepes, filled with a thin beef patty and without any broth. We were recommended three sauces: ketchup, a unique soy sauce with lovage, and sriracha. We tried all three, and surprisingly, the ketchup paired wonderfully with both dumplings—much better than we expected. Don't dismiss it; give it a chance! Traditionally, these dumplings are eaten with your hands, but they provided us with forks and knives, which was helpful since everything was too hot to touch. They mentioned that the high temperature is beneficial for your heart. I was curious about their version of milk tea, which was unlike any I had tried before. Having heard about it on travel shows, I expected something savory, much like broth. To picture the flavor, imagine a mug of hot water, add a few creamers, and finish with a good amount of table salt—it captures the essence of the taste. I’m glad I tried it just to understand what it was all about. We took home two boxes of dumplings to share with family members. Knowing the portion sizes now, I would definitely return. I even thought it would be a great option for small gatherings. Instead of ordering sandwiches or pizza, you could serve these dumplings for something unique and still feed a lot of people!

This restaurant is definitely on my list of places to try, but I have to give them a 1 out of 5 stars because they were closed when I arrived, even though it was during their advertised open hours. There was a sign in the window, but I really wish they had informed customers through their social media. I’ll update my review after my next visit.