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    Dumpling Bites

    4.4 (238 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Soup, Chinese
    Closed • 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Potstickers
    Mike L.

    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.

    Steamed pork and Napa cabbage dumplings
    Alex W.

    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.

    Leung T.

    Hope Michelin, the newspapers or any influencers don't find this place and we locals get crowded out

    Shanghai-Style Stir-Fried Rice Cake
    Dari T.

    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!

    Dry Fried Chicken Wings
    Irene L.

    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.

    Boiled Pork & Chive Dumplings
    Jordyn S.

    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.

    Pan fried buns
    Ming S.

    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.

    Menu - April 2026
    Scott L.

    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.

    The mapo tofu , the vegetable noodles, the shrimp dumplings, the Kung Pao chicken.
    Priya S.

    Ambiance is not bad , located in a quiet area with few people dining in . The menu is elaborate, but the taste is not great , low prices what else can you expect. The quality of food is poor over quantity.

    Edison H.

    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).

    Steph C.

    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.

    Dumpling catering
    Lizzie S.

    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!

    Dry-Fried Beef Chow Fun

    We ventured into the city over the weekend, and on our last day we were craving dumplings. Found this place, parking is a challenge but it was worth the circling around the block a few times. I'm guessing because it was a Sunday, street parking is scarce., especially in a residential neighborhood. Now for their awesome food! We ordered the Shanghai-Style Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao, excellent! The soup in these dumplings is yummy! I wanted a hot soup noodle dish and ordered their Won Ton Noodle Soup. Oh my gosh, their noodles are authentic Chinese style very thin and firm. Won tons were delicious and the soup, another excellent choice!!! Besides these "must tries", we enjoyed the Sweet & Sour Chicken; Garlic Green Beans & Beef Chow Fun. Of course we had enough leftovers to take home for lunch the next day. If you are in the area and lucky enough to find parking, Dumpling Bites is a must! This was our first visit, and the next visit to the city, we'll be sure to stop by again.

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