Local Favorite Bun World Opening in Ontario

The dumpling and bun shop will have a second location.

Katie Porter
Written By Katie Porter
News Writer
Photo: Bun World

A creative Chinese dumpling and bun shop with an Anaheim location is expanding into the Inland Empire. According to the brand’s Instagram, Bun World has a new Ontario store is “opening soon” at 4451 Ontario Mills Pky, Suite 3-C.

Owner Lu Fang told What Now OC that a lease for the space, located near the Ontario Mills Mall, was signed in April and permits for construction were approved last month. The business is currently hiring its last few staff members. While operating hours have not been announced, its flagship is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Saturday from 11 AM to 7:30 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM.

“Our goal is to bring a sense of joy and nostalgia to every bite,” Fang wrote. “Bun World is more than just food—it’s a celebration of culture, creativity, and connection through flavor.”

Bun World specializes in vegetable-infused xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and pan-fried sheng jian bao, along with hand-pulled noodles and Asian-inspired desserts and drinks, including a selection of character buns. The business recently appeared on Fox 11 for its trendy buns modeled after the viral Labubu dolls.

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Katie Porter is a freelance journalist and copywriter located in the Mile High City of Denver, covering the Colorado and SoCal restaurant scenes. She has always been a news junkie, keen to stay informed about what's going on in her community and the world, constantly on the lookout for interesting nuggets. Her articles have appeared in a variety of other publications, including 1851 Franchise, Estatenvy, Boulder Weekly, ThisSongisSick, el Don News, TheThings, Stache Cow, and more.
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