One of my favorite restaurants. The *xiaolongbao* (soup dumplings) are incredibly juicy and delicious, and the hot and sour soup is packed with flavor. The Shanghai-style fried noodles also have that perfect *wok hei* (breath of the wok) aroma. Highly recommended. read more

Dumpling Bites - Hot sour soup - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food, has a lot of vegetarian options. We really enjoyed having food here as a family. Great space for kids as well.

Really good spot! Soup dumplings are delicious, rice cakes are good, the hot and sour soup is indeed, hot and sour.

All the dishes we ordered were great! This is our 4th time we have been to this restaurant. Great portions and prices are reasonable. Will come back again soon to try other dishes on the menu. read more

This is that quintessential neighborhood Chinese joint, the kind of place where you can basically order anything and they have it. The food is consistently solid, if sometimes just a tiny bit oily or heavy (though some might find that a plus, lol.) Seating is better than you'd expect from street level - stairs lead to a spacious upstairs seating area with large tables and big windows letting in a lot of natural light. We've eaten here twice in the last two months, and this review is based on both visits. The hot food dishes are excellent and portions are generous. We particularly liked the dry cooked beef chow fun, salt and pepper fried chicken, and their honey walnut prawns, as well as their soup with beef and cilantro. We also tried a number of different dumplings as this is literally in their name, and were generally very happy with everything we tried. The steamed bbq pork buns are solid and done right. Service was attentive and overall this is a great place. While this isn't like the very best Chinese food in SF - for what this place is, your go-to local Chinese joint - it's great. We will definitely be back. read more

Dumpling Bites - Steamed pork and Napa cabbage dumplings - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Back when New Hing Lung used to call this place home, I had some rather mixed feelings about it. The first few times I ate there were decent, followed by a really poor experience, and ending with a mildly positive one. So, after seeing that Dumpling Bites had taken over this long vacant space, I was cautiously optimistic - excited because it's always awesome to see another dumpling spot open up, but skeptical since they never seemed all that busy the few times I passed by after their grand opening. However, after hearing some of my relatives rave about this place after they came here during the holidays, we knew we had to come here to check this place out for ourselves! Although the interior of this place doesn't look all that different from its predecessor, nearly everything about Dumpling Bites feels like an improvement. Not only does everything feel cleaner, but the workers are so much nicer and the menu feels vastly improve. Granted, New Hing Lung had a couple of dishes we enjoyed, but it's nice to see so many varieties of dumplings, baos, and buns to choose from, as well as a variety of entrees, noodle dishes, noodle soups, and rice plates, in the event you're looking for something a bit heftier to eat. -- XIAO LONG BAO These were awesome! Each dumpling was decently plump with a rich soup in them and I loved how the fillings were so porky. Definitely one of the best I've had in a long time. -- STEAMED PORK & NAPA CABBAGE DUMPLINGS Ehh...this was fine. In hindsight, we probably should've got a dumpling dish that was pan-fried, if only for a textural change, but I had a bigger issue with the filling. While the skin was fine, the filling had a lot more cabbage than pork and wasn't super juicy. -- BROCCOLI BEEF RICE PLATE Nothing spectacular, but no less solid. The portion was just okay for the money, but the broccoli was surprisingly fresh and the cuts of beef were actually quite tender. I just wish there had been more meat in the dish. -- SALT & PEPPER FISH FILLETS It's not hard to love fried fish, but whatever - I LOVED this dish! The pieces of fish were super crispy, moist on the inside, and I love how they weren't overly salted/seasoned. So good! -- PORK & SHRIMP SHUMAI This was just okay. I liked that each shumai was decently meaty and there was a fair amount of shrimp and pork in this. However, for whatever reason, the shumai didn't feel all that hefty either, for better or worse. -- DRY FRIED CHICKEN WINGS Not nearly as good as the ones at San Tung (true for most out there), but this was still pretty good. The batter on the wings wasn't too heavy and the chicken was really moist. Plus, I like that the sauce wasn't too sweet or spicy. -- SHANGHAI STYLE PAN FRIED PORK BUNS This was great! The buns had a lightly browned crust, but, more importantly, the bun had just the right thickness (not too bready nor too light) and there was a fair amount of soup in these as well. -- DRY FRIED BEEF CHOW FUN This is one of the measuring stick dishes my family often gets and it didn't disappoint. While we certainly wouldn't have minded a larger portion, the noodles had a nice bite to them and the dish, as a whole, wasn't as greasy as others we've come across. -- FIVE SPICE BEEF BRISKET NOODLE SOUP with Choice of Noodles (Thin Rice Noodles) Admittedly, this just looked okay but the brisket wasn't anywhere near as tough as I thought it was going to be. The ratio of meat and veggies to noodles was awesome too, but I wish they had fresh or hand/knife cut noodle options. -- POTSTICKERS I wasn't necessarily expecting much, but this was still better than I thought it would be. While I wish it had a harder crust on the bottom, the filling was delicious and I liked how relatively plump each piece was. As you could probably tell, across several dishes we've tried, one thing that we noticed was that the portions felt a little light. Not in the sense of it being overpriced, as the prices felt proportionate to what you get, but we certainly wouldn't have minded more to share. Granted, you could also argue that it means you have more space to try more, but I don't want to have to get two plates of the salt and pepper fish fillets either! All in all, between how much we've enjoyed the majority of what we've tried, the friendly workers, and the fact that this place is so convenient to get to, Dumpling Bites has quickly worked its way into our rotation of regular spots, whether it be for larger family get togethers or just a casual spot for a quick and easy meal! FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now. read more

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The xiao long bao were huge! I was so impressed with the amount of broth inside too. The other dumplings we ordered were delicious and the food all came out extremely fast. Come hungry for dumplings and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great service, great food! We came in a large group and they were happy to accommodate us. They provided us with enough attention without being overbearing. The food was all super delicious and very authentic. There is even a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge from the window. We'll definitely be back for more next time we're in this area! read more

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We came here for my brother's birthday cause it was close and always seemed to walk by it but never tried it. We were seated pretty promptly at 6:30pm on a Friday night. Our server was friendly and nice. We ordered about 5 dishes. Dried Fried chicken Wings - $18.99 - It had a spicy sauce, the wings were not as fried or crunchy as I expected. It was soft texture instead. Pork Xiao Long Bao - $15.99 - Pretty normal, was piping hot when got to table. Seasonal Garlic Pea Sprouts - $21.99 - Had a few sprouts that were thought but overall flavor was good. Rice Roll - We told them to take out the preserved vegetables. It tasted okay. It has a soft and crunchy texture. Shanghai Stir Fried Rice Cakes - $16.99 - Normal dish was seasoned well. It tasted good. The decor was pretty modern and clean. read more

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A dumpling restaurant that mixes Hong Kong and Shanghai tastes under one roof. I don't think I've had HK milk tea with XLB until I came to Dumpling Bites, and it worked out. The beef chow fun was a solid option. Both buns were really good. It was too bad their soy milk machine was out of order, I was really hoping to try their salty soy milk (will try again in the future). Overall, this restaurant offered great options and bonus points for being a good option when dining with kids. read more

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Fairly new place in the Sunset. The restaurant is bright and airy with high ceilings and two floors of dining. Numerous angled parking spots on busy Noriega. We had the boiled shrimp and chive dumplings, the salt & pepper fried tofu cubes, dried beef chow fun, and red bean paste pancake for dessert. All were tasty and good. Their ice milk tea is also good and is on special right now! Service is very good with nice polite employees. read more

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I recommend sticking to their dumplings. Their five spice braised beef noodle soup was just okay. I thought the noodle consistency/texture was weird. The broth was on the bland side - may be a different style because it was not the same color at all. We did enjoy their dumplings and potstickers though. I can't say it's better than Dumpling Home or Din Ding but they scratched the XLB itch well. I like how they also offer hong kong style milk tea. I highly recommend asking for less sweet or no additional sweet (not sure if it's an option). read more

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Good food, nice staff. This spot's been on my list for a while since it's well rated and I share the same sentiments. We tried and enjoyed the 10 piece XLBs - v soupy Spicy fish - not too spicy Shrimp and silky egg rice - enjoyed the silky egg Shanghai rice cakes - flavorful, a bit salty bc of the mustard greens Cucumber - enjoyed the fresh garlic. You can add vinegar to adjust the flavors Will def be back. Pay cash for 5% off your bill. read more

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Ordered catering from Dumpling Bites for ~60 people and was not disappointed! Jason from Dumpling Bites was very communicative, kind, and helpful before and during the time he set up the trays. The event attendees were very happy, complimenting the dumplings and asking where we'd ordered from! We ordered - Pan-Fried Vegetarian Potstickers - Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings - Wonton in Chili Oil - crystal shrimp dumplings - boiled pork and chive dumplings - steamed shrimp and pork shiu mai - steamed bbq pork buns You can't go wrong with any of these! They were fresh, just the right amount of spicy, not too thick of skin, and a good amount of meat and protein in them! Sometimes restaurants scrimp, but Dumpling Bites really filled up those dumplings with filling. Will order from them again, and maybe stop by when I'm in the Sunset! read more

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We got the pork and crab xlb, Dan Dan noodles, sizzling black pepper beef, pork potstickers, pork sheng jian bao, and the beef brisket rice noodles clay pot. We liked most of the food, but the Hong Kong milk tea was too sweet and the hot and sour soup had too much pepper. It was a bit hard to flag down service since it seemed like they only had two servers total. read more

Nice! Chill spot with nice set up and quick service. TBH...expected much more from the XLB. the chow mein was really good though, and they were nice enough to substitute the pork w beef! read more

Dumpling Bites - XLB - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Their service was quick and the staff was very nice. We were there on a onday afternoon and it quickly filled up but they were very attentive. XLB was very good - nice and soupy on the inside and the price was a good deal. I would order again. String beans - nicely crunchy and sauteed. It wasn't too salty and I would say that's my second fav next to the XLB. Shanghai noodles - this was okay. It needed more WOK flavor and it could use more salt in this dish. But the noodles was a good consistency. Pork + corn dumplings - this was wasn't bad but it was okay. I guess I was hoping for more flavor inside. The skin was a tad thicker. Too but I would say 3/5 stars. I also had the HK MILK TEA & 5/5. I think it was $3.99 for a good size mug. Overall it was a 4/5 for me. read more

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We came by for their anniversary deal and it was super sweet! We ordered Shanghai noodles, scallion pancakes, and Mongolian beef over rice. They were very tasty. Parking is pretty hard depending on what time you plan to visit. I had a hard time finding parking and I was circulating the neighborhood. read more

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Highly recommend coming to Dumpling Bites if you're on/near Noriega and looking for a place to eat. We came by for a late lunch and the place had plenty of tables and we were seated immediately. Our staff was quick to get plates and menus brought out for us. We ordered the following: - salt and pepper fish - beef and cilantro soup - green onion pancake - wontons in chili oil - pork and napa cabbage dumplings - dry fried chicken wings My favorite by far was the salt and pepper fish. You get a giant mound of food but the dish wasn't heavy at all - the fish fillets are super light and flaky and the breading was light and fluffy - I liken it to eating potato chips - once you start, you can't stop until the entire thing is gone. The soup was very fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot for us. Green onion pancakes were crispy, but not greasy. The wonton/dumplings were freshly made in house, the dumplings even came out in the steamer they use to cook it. The chicken wings were covered in a sweet and spicy glaze sauce and the chicken meat was super tender and juicy. All in all, the food was amazing, and we all left very satisfied. read more

I love XLB and am very picky about them. This place is the real deal!! Proper skin thickness and juicy pork filling, don't sleep on it read more

Yummy food with plenty of options. We started with a glass of the cold sweet soy milk with a Chinese fried dough. The milk was very refreshing and tasted fresh; the donut had a nice crispy and airy inside. The pork with preserved vegetable rice cake felt so homey and had plenty of flavor. It had the right amount of chew and was quite addicting. The Shanghai style steamed pork XLB was actually kind of forgettable, but the Dried scallop and pork steamed XLB stole the show. The flavors of the scallop and pork paired nicely together making a wonderfully flavor-blasted dish. Service was quick and it felt very modern inside. Will definitely be coming back regularly! read more

Dumpling Bites - Dried scallop and pork steamed XLB - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came with some friends after climbing the Moraga Steps and what a gem this was! They have a special anniversary deal where you ca. get XLB for 50% off! Whaaaa?!!!! We couldn't believe it so we got 30 orders, 10 for each of us, challenge accepted! I have to admit the first XLB I had I was a little disappointed but for the value I was impressed. But the second XLB I added more vinegar/soy sauce and I was sooooooo impressed! 5/5! We also ordered the spicy eggplant and garlic over rice and my friends liked it but I was too focused on the XLB to try it! The waitstaff was nice and patient and explained the deal to us and didn't roll their eyes when we gasped. They followed up to make sure everything was fine. Lastly, the bathroom was nice! Now that's a rarity in lots of restaurants! Can't wait to come back with the fam! read more

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Big circular tables for big groups! XLB skin is very thin and they are so juicy they explode in your mouth. Everything is served very hot and quickly. Beef noodle soup portion is huge and noodles are qq. Braised tofu is very hot and soft. Bathrooms are clean, decor is sleek, servers including Jason are very helpful and recommended great dishes. Very fairly priced IMO, just over $50 for 3 large dishes including tax and tip (w/ temporary promotion). We will be back, no complaints, 5/5 read more

Dumpling Bites - Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We dropped by here seeing the Bouquets to Art in the deYoung. Service was polite and prompt. The restaurant was clean. I enjoyed the Shanghai stir fried rice cakes and Sheng jian bao. The xiaoming long bao was excellent too. Everything we ordered was excellent. read more

Dumpling Bites - Sheng jian bao Shanghai rice cakes and and shrimp and chive dumplings. To name a few things we had - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon and had a great experience. Every dish we ordered was pretty good, but the XLB (Soup Dumplings) were the highlight. They were loaded with broth and the skins were perfectly cooked. Just a heads up to be careful with that first bite because the soup was really hot, and you definitely don't want to burn your mouth. The space is huge with two floors, and the service was super friendly and fast. read more

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date & time: monday january 19, 2026 @ noon vibe: couples, besties & families in off the shoulder sweaters, plaid skirts & coach bags music: mandarin ballads decor: contemporary eatery service: nice & helpful devour: xlb, shanghai rice cakes, bitter melon rice plate, pumkin bars & complimentary red bean pancake total: $54.38 read more

Quick seating, great large portions and 59% their pork XLB- what more could you ask for? Came here for the first time and glad I discovered this gem. I especially liked their pork XLB, their green beans, and their pan fried dumplings. Their pan fried dumplings were the largest I've ever seen. Will be back! Quick service too. read more

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Came on a weekday evening, no wait, interior was spacious and lots of table and clean We ordered 1. Classic pork XLB: very soupy and lots of flavor 9/10 2. Sichuan style noodle with peanut sauce: this one was kinda spicy but I usually cant eat spicy. It probably won't be spicy for people who can eat spicy. Plenty of sauce on the noodle, flavors were meaty and saucy 8/10 3. Eggplant with garlic: this one was solid. I really liked the sweet and garlicky flavor. Not spicy. Some eggplants were slightly burnt but overall very good 9.5/10 Overall, I would come back again! Food and service were great! read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday with my family on a Thursday and were seated right away to an extensive menu of Chinese food, including steamed dumplings. With clean interior (and clean bathrooms) , we were served very efficiently by the wait staff. We dug in too fast for me to take photos of the food but my favorites were the scallop filled steamed dumplings and pan fried pork buns. The eggplant with garlic sauce was good, too - be careful - it's really hot! Nothing signature popped out of the menu but the food delivered our expectations! read more

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Came here for a very late lunch on a Sunday afternoon and aside from the cooks eating, we had the place just about to ourselves. The interior was pretty modern and sleek, with a good amount of seating. We ordered wontons in chili oil, crystal shrimp dumplings, Shanghai-Style pan-fried pork buns, and rice rolls for two of us to share. Everything was good but the crystal shrimp dumplings and rice rolls were my favorites. In fact, these were the best shrimp dumplings I've ever had! The food was plenty and we left very full! read more

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Dim Sum Dreams After a Golden Gate Park Run Totally stumbled on this spot after driving in from Sacramento to run Golden Gate Park starting at Ocean Beach. One of us had a random post-run craving for dim sum--and wow, what a find! There was a bit of a wait (Sunday brunch rush, so fair enough), but it moved pretty quickly. The interior was super cute, but we opted to wait outside for a table. Pro tip: they didn't seem to be calling out names to folks waiting outside, so we might have missed our name the first time around. Definitely worth checking in periodically if you're waiting outside. We rolled in hungry and ordered a little bit of everything for five of us: shu mai, chili oil dumplings, garlic bok choy, house ribs, eggplant, garlic string beans, dry beef chow fun, salt & pepper wings, kung pao chicken, and three sides of rice. Yes, we went all in. No regrets. Literally everything hit. The flavors were bold, portions generous, and nothing felt overly greasy or heavy. If we had to be picky, the shu mai and ribs weren't our faves (still solid, just not as standout), and we probably could've done just fine with two servings of rice. I am a beef chow fun lover, and this one was definitely top of list. All of us agreed the eggplant, string beans and wings were faves too. Overall? Super tasty, super satisfying, and totally worth a return visit. Bookmark this one--it's a sweet little hidden gem. We'll def come back to this one! read more

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I'm making this my new go-to dumpling restaurant. They have a 50% XLB special for the summer. $7 for 10 XLB. Name one place that has a better price. You can't. Cucumbers 3.5/5: okay. not marinated for long enough so flavors don't penetrate. Needed more time, vinegar, and chili imo. But it's refreshing to have alongside other dishes. XLB 4.7/5: I love xlb and theirs were so good! Skin's thin but does not stick to the paper or rip when you pick it up. Meats flavorful. A ton of soup in each one. I usually put vinegar and chili on my xlb, but these had so much flavor that I actually preferred it without. With the summer deal going on, I'll definitely be back for more. Pork with preserved vegetable rice cake 3.5/5: this would have been a 4.5/5 had it not been overly salted. It was recommended by the waitress. Good flavor and wok hei. There was some nice crust on some of the chewy rice cake which added even more of a textural component. There was plenty of pork but not enough egg. Pan fried pork bun 4/5: the bun itself is really good compared to other places. It actually tastes like a bao from a Chinese bakery. Good sear on the bottom. Thoroughly cooked dough throughout and not too thick. Meat was very umami with a decent amount of soup inside. Street parking was easy and free. Plenty of table with no wait on a Friday at 1pm. Food came out fast and hot. It was clean and the staff was nice. Affordable, filling, and yummy! The trifecta. read more

Dumpling Bites - Pork with Preserved Vegetable Rice Cake - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First off their anniversary deal is GREAT. 50% off a short menu list of specialty dishes. Choose one item (as many of the same item) and all are half price. We ordered 3 of the Shanghai XLB and all three were $8 each (regularly $16). What a deal! Seating area is fresh and seems newly renovated. Servers were quick and efficient even though it was a full house on a Wednesday! Street parking can be a challenge especially on weekends in this Sunset neighborhood shopping district. Came with Mom who is in a wheelchair and they had a large round table with plenty of space for her to roll up to. Thumbs up for that! We ordered... Started with Hot and Sour Soup (double order), with pork and veggies, Not overly sour, touch of sweetness great for increasing your appetite Shanghai Steamed XLB (3 orders), Hot and savory with a ton of HOT soup inside Shanghai Chow Mein, Thick chewy noodles with nice ratio of veggies and pork Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Buns (2 orders), Nice tender bun with crispy fried bottom and juicy pork ball filling Shanghai Stir Fried Rice Cake, Soft and tender rice cake slices with Unami flavor, veggies and pork slices. So good! So you see there is a trend to order the "Shanghai" inspired dishes here their specialty. The above fed 8 of us and a small take home container leftover. Just go....! read more

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I came here on a Saturday night about an hour before closing. I was very surprised to see only 1 other party there when we entered the restaurant. We ordered the crab & pork XLB, chili oil wontons, hot sweet soy milk and a Chinese fried donut. All the food was fresh and came out hot, but nothing was spectacular. Also, there was holes at the top of the xlb dumplings? Why weren't they pinched closed..? The service and wait staff were attentive. Unsure why they didn't have the heat turned on in the restaurant for patrons when it was 47 degrees.. read more

Dumpling Bites - Crab & pork steamed XLB - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing Veg Dumplings, possibly the best in SF. Ultra Mega Juicy Xiao long bao that beats everyone else! Hongkong Hot Tea is a smash hit!!! Clay Pot Pork Fried Rice is a showstopper. Amazing service by One Person Army Jackie Super clean interior and warm ambiance. read more

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Hubs craving dumplings so we stopped here as we had yet to try Dumpling Bites. Kiddo and I love fish soy milk, so we were happy to find it on the menu. We ordered the sweet one and cold - it wasn't too sweet. The soy flavor was a bit too subtle for us and tasted a bit watered down, unfortunately. Moving on to the food, the Shanghai XLB were soupy and good. The steamed pork and cabbage dumplings were ok - skin a bit too doughy and may have been better fried like potstickers. The pan fried pork dumplings came last - served hot. They were ok. Loved the pig ears and cucumber salad. Kiddo enjoyed the wonton noodle soup. The dry fried wings were good as well. Service was good and the waitstaff were friendly. Glad to finally give this place a try. read more

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The Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns were extremely moist and tender. The Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao were juicy and full of flavor. Vegetarian Spring Rolls were much better than any I've had, they were extremely crispy. The service was so nice and even though were were doing takeout and walking over to our place to eat they offered us to sit and wait with waters. read more

came here to try the soup dumpling xiao long baos! there's a tough and condensed XLB dumpling scene in the SF area. after much thought, we sought out this quaint spot and i was so pleasantly surprised! this was pretty good price, 10 dumplings for $15.99. pretty good bargain! the dumplings smelled so good upon the steamer basket opening, got me drooling with the fresh smell of dough. the skin here is much more delicate and there was plenty of soup juice inside the dumplings. i enjoyed every savory bite. the pork meat piece was also so delicious and added to the warm plump bites. we also got an order of pan fried pork buns. ALSO very delicious. crispy exterior to hug the pork meat inside. i wish it had a bit more meat filling tbh but still really pipping hot and juicy. i liked the little starch skirt on the buns. the cucumber salad was also a great app, highly recommend. it was more on the vinegar-y side which is up to preference, i found it still tasty! i appreciate the kind service, would be happy to come back! read more

The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was on their a game. My wife and I ordered lots of food (we knew had had plenty to go too), and the recommendations were fantastic. The food had such great flavor. We were so full and couldn't have asked for a better experience for our first time. The place is clean and well maintained. We will be back. read more

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Dumpling Bites is a nice unassuming restaurant from the outside and easy to miss. I am glad that I didn't miss it as the food, service, and overall ambiance was great. This time we ordered rice cakes, potstickers, xlbs, fried rice, and a couple of drink specials. The rice cakes were the standout this time. It was cooked perfectly to my liking with just a bit of char and some great flavor from the pork and veggies. I have been here before and highly recommend their Dan Dan noodles as well! Lastly, this place is one of the rare spots that still offer savory soy milk and fan tuan. All in all we will be back for more. read more