Little Pan Santa Ana

Was here one when they just opened and only sell buns only. Now they have plenty of dishes to choose from. We dine-in so you scan and order at the table and once the foods are done, they will bring it out. It was easy, fast and convenient. Staff are friendly & nice when interacted asking for stuffs or paying the bill. They do have inside and outside seating and the place is neat and clean. Prices wise, not bad and the portion is big too. Taste wise, overall good, just good. I would say that don’t expect too much or else I would suggest to go else where for better quality but for the pricing and portion, it a nice package overall.

Food was excellent, everything tasted fresh and was made to order, no hot lamps or warming tables to he seen. Staff was friendly, although they could probably use one more person to assist; the two we saw were hustling everywhere between serving, bussing and running the cash register. Interior was clean and bright, and the place was packed. We tried several dishes and all hit the spot: braised pork noodle soup, beef pancake, assorted pan fried buns, cup of mini pan fried buns w/ Jasmine soy milk, cucumber app, spicy cabbage app, and dessert - crispy custard cake, chocolate fried bun, orange sorbet. Nothing disappointed. This is definitely a place to come back to.

I'm going to give this place a 4.5 for the overall experience. The staff were welcoming, the girl at the desk was very nice. We were able to get food pretty quick and without fuss. The food overall was excellent and we were glad to have stumbled on this joint. I particularly like the broccoli beef and kung pao chicken sets. Interestingly, the dumplings were not as good as I had hoped but all the other items were excellent. There was a little confusion to me as most of the food was Chinese but then there was, Katsu and Kimchi too. Oh, the shrimp fried rice was awesome! We were pretty full after and I really enjoyed the food overall. It's more of a quick drop in place, non pretentious. With drinks etc about $25 per person.

Everything is good here. High quality food. The owners are super friendly. The restaurant is very clean overall (bathroom can be improved). The decoration is also very good, better than most Chinese restaurants

Little Pan – Santa Ana If juicy buns are your love language, Little Pan speaks it fluently. I popped in for the House Special Pan-Fried Pork Buns and left with a full belly and a new obsession. Crispy bottoms, savory fillings, and that perfect steam-kissed chew—chef’s kiss. The beef rolls were another standout: flaky, flavorful, and ideal for sharing (or not). Service was warm and attentive, even during the lunch rush, and the open kitchen adds a fun behind-the-scenes vibe. Parking’s a bit tight, but the food makes it worth the squeeze. Pro tip: grab a Thai tea to cool the spice and round out the meal. 🧡 Family-owned charm meets modern Shanghai comfort food. I’ll be back for the dumplings and maybe a second round of buns.