PALM DESERT, CA

After more than a year of delays, One More Bite Dumpling House has announced a soft opening for Thursday, November 12, at its Palm Desert location. The restaurant is located at 73547 Highway 111 in the Jensen’s shopping center near San Pablo Avenue. The announced opening hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The date marks a milestone for a restaurant that has been preparing locations in both Palm Desert and downtown Palm Springs.

A Long Wait for Dumplings

One More Bite specializes in Chinese dumplings, including xiao long bao, Shanghai-style soup dumplings filled with meat and broth. The company already operates restaurants in Loma Linda, Wildomar, San Marcos, Chino and Yucaipa. Its Coachella Valley expansion was originally expected much earlier, but the owners reported lengthy setbacks involving architectural plans and permit submissions.

What Delayed the Openings?

In October, Luyi Deng, who manages the company’s social media and is married to one of the owners, told KESQ that a draftsman hired to prepare and submit building plans had not filed the required paperwork when expected. Deng alleged the company had received misleading information about the status of its applications. KESQ reported that city permit records supported the delayed filing timeline. The allegation about the draftsman’s conduct is the restaurant representative’s account and has not been independently adjudicated. The owners also described working through fire and health inspection requirements.

Palm Desert Comes First

The company has now scheduled its Palm Desert soft opening and thanked residents for their patience. Its second planned restaurant, in downtown Palm Springs on South Palm Canyon Drive, still has no confirmed opening date. The Palm Springs project has faced additional review involving a historic commercial building and proposed patio improvements. Customers should not assume the Palm Springs location is open.

What Diners Should Know

Thursday’s event is a soft opening, meaning the restaurant may still be adjusting operations and service. The announced hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Customers should confirm any last-minute changes through the restaurant before visiting. As of November 10, the soft opening remains a scheduled event rather than a completed opening.

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