Tried Dumpling Day today and it exceeded my expectations! The dumplings were juicy and flavorful with thin wrappers and generous fillings. You can really tell they're freshly made. The signature flavors were especially good--super satisfying with every bite. The place is clean and cozy, and the service was friendly without being overbearing. For the Bay Area, the price is pretty reasonable too. Definitely a spot I'd come back to--highly recommend if you're craving authentic Chinese dumplings read more

Pan-fried pork dumplings and sauerkraut pork dumplings are absolutely delicious! The flavors are so authentic, the kind you'll truly miss if you don't have them for a while. Highly recommend! read more

I've been to this place twice now and also ordered on DoorDash. My good friend also likes the food here and we realized it seems inaccurate that this place only has 3.5 stars. The food is amazing! I ordered their specialty, which is the smoke chicken noodle soup and their truffle fried rice, and these were exceptional. The lamb dumplings, and chicken and corn dumplings were pretty good too. You can't go wrong here. I will come back to try their other stuff! The folks who work here are kind and they work hard. The ambience is nice cause you can go shopping after you eat and the place is small but doesn't feel crowded. read more

We walk past this spot every time we go grocery shopping, but we have never had a chance to try it. Today, we finally stopped by and checked it out. We ordered the Mini Pan Fried Pork Bun, Leek with Shrimp, Pork Dumplings, and Sichuan Hot & Spicy Dumplings. If you like a thicker, chewier texture, you will probably enjoy their dumplings, since most of them were in thicker wrappers. If not, this place might not be for you. I personally prefer thinner wrappers, but their fillings were delicious and flavorful! I would not recommend the pan-fried pork bun, though. Because the bottoms were not cooked crispy enough, and the crust was too thick with a doughy texture. read more

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Do not underestimate this unassuming little place. It's easy to give this place a miss when you have the massive dim sum restaurant and HK cafe upfront. I made this mistake before and I'm glad we finally gave them a try. You know it's legit when there's an Asian uncle and auntie making dumpling wrappers and dumplings right by the counter! We had the shepherd's purse dumpling soup, the mini pan fried pork buns, smoked pork ribs, ancestral braised pork buns, and soy milk to drink. The soy milk is served warm and reminded me of home. Delicious. If you have room for only a dish or two, you *must* get something with their dumplings. The fillings were all juicy and tasty, and the wrappers have the perfect texture and thickness! The pan fried dumplings had a great contrast in texture with the crispy bottoms. The soup was delightfully comforting and white peppery. You can tell a lot of care and expertise was put into the food. We didn't get to try their noodles this time, but we'll definitely come back to try them as they're also homemade. My husband had the ancestral pork buns and he really enjoyed them, saying he preferred them over regular char siu baos. They got really busy while we were there, but the service was still very prompt and friendly. Highly recommended--give them a try! read more

Dumpling Day is a relatively new Chinese restaurant that opened in Pacific East Mall. They offer a big variety of Chinese food which is great because they offer dishes you rarely see at other places. However, their food is okay; not bad at all, but not something I'd come back for. We ordered their Juicy Pan Fried Pork Buns and California Beef Noodle Soup. Their Juicy Pan Fried Pork Buns had the signature crispy bottom but were not that juicy liked how they're named. The California Beef Noodle Soup was not bad, but the soup was not hot (maybe warm at best). The tea we had also tasted a bit of dish soap (maybe from the cups?). One thing I loved was how nice the server (looks to be the owner) was! She was very welcoming and answered any questions we had. Dumpling Day seems to have potential, especially with the amount of dumplings they offer and how you can buy them to cook at home, and they seem to have an owner who cares. However, there are some things that could be fixed to make it better. read more

Dumpling Day - 1. California Beef - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, California

I've been curious about this restaurant for a while as I pass by it every time I go to 99 Ranch. A lot of mixed reviews here, but the photos displayed outside the restaurant always looked great, so I had to see what was up. We came here on a Saturday around 1pm, and it was busy enough where tables spilled outside of the small restaurant space and out into the mall area. We started off at a very tiny table outside, with two of us sitting on the same side of the bench, and not offered a chair. Definitely not much room, there was heavy foot traffic from the mall, and always had random people passing very closely to our table. I guess being outside also made it easier for the staff to forget about us since it took a while before someone even came to take our orders. We were uncomfortable there for sure and immediately asked to switch to a table inside the restaurant as soon as one opened up. We ordered Pig Ear with Spicy Sauce ($12.95), (10) Pan Fried Pork and Napa Cabbage Dumplings ($12.99), and (8) Pork XLB ($13.99). Unfortunately, each dish took quite long to come too, with the XLB only at the very end. From a first impression, the Pig Ear came in a pretty big and loaded dish! It didn't taste too spicy though. I did quite enjoy the Pan Fried Dumplings, although they were on the smaller side. When the XLB finally arrived, we saw they were individually placed in single use metal holders. I personally find that to cheapen the overall presentation, and when lifting the dumpling out, you can see how it retains the jagged shape of the trays. However, they still tasted wonderfully fresh with hot soup inside. To summarize, the food was overall quite decent, and I'd rate it 4/5. However, for the prices they're charging, they're on par with the nicer dumpling restaurants around Bay Area with far better hospitality. I'd be much more willing to tolerate eating outside on a bench if they were fast food prices, but nope. Overall experience would only be 3/5 when factoring in cost and quality of service. read more

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I was craving xiao long bao so I decided to try this place out with my family. There was no line so we were seated immediately. We ordered the Pork Xiao Long Bao, Juicy Pan Fried Pork Bun, Hot and Sour Beef Noodle Soup, and the Special Sauce with Beef and Shrimp Chow Mein. Everything was delicious! The xiao long bao held a lot of soup inside with good flavor. The pan fried pork bun was hot in temperature and very crispy on the bottom. I loved the sauce that went on chow mein. My favorite would be the hot and sour beef noodle soup! I really liked the noodle and the beef! I can't handle spicy foods but I loved the taste and spiciness of the soup. You can also buy frozen dumplings that they made from scratch! That's pretty cool! Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area! read more

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Solid place to get dumplings in bulk. We were walking by and looking at their sign outside when an employee came out and asked if we wanted to dine in or take-out. Some could say it was a bit pushy, but nothing compared to the streets of some major tourist destinations. The interior of the place is super tiny so they have tables and chairs spilling out into the mall area, so I could see why the employees would come out and usher people inside. To order, you scan the QR code on the table, then pay after you're done eating. Sanitation is questionable because I saw an employee stack a tray of finished dumplings into the already stuffed fridge/freezer and it was knocking off her hair net. I ordered green onion pancakes and 12pc mini pan fried pork buns. Both were yummy and I had no complaints. Overall I enjoyed my experience here and wouldn't mind coming back. read more

My wife and I stopped by Dumpling Day at around 11:30 a.m. for lunch on a Sunday before doing some shopping at Ranch 99. When we walked through the door, nobody directed us towards a table or even approached us, so we seated ourselves at a table next to a couple who were already seated. The menu is extensive, to the point where it's a bit overwhelming: there's lots of Chinese, no pictures, a plethora of dumpling options, lots of cold appetizers, and even a frozen dumpling section. We settled on the spicy pig ear appetizer, chicken and corn dumpling, and a bowl of their sour fish soup with noodles. The spicy pig ear was brought out to our table minutes after we placed our order so it was no doubt ready to go from the fridge. That said, it was one of the best preparations we've had. The pig ear was crunchy, had just the right amount of spiciness to it, and was a good balance of meat and cartilage. The other two items we ordered were unfortunately not as good. We didn't like how overcooked the noodles were in the soup, and we felt like there could've been more fish in the soup. The few pieces of fish that were included were oddly crunchy in texture, and lacked flavor. As a few other reviewers have pointed out, I also felt like the dumplings here lacked flavor. The corn wasn't sweet and the ground chicken felt like it was missing the basics, like white pepper and salt. I didn't like that the dumplings weren't drained well and sat in a large pool of boiling water when it was brought over. The other thing that was lacking was tableware. There are paper wrapped, disposable wooden chopsticks -- which is not an issue, but the plastic spoons for soups were some of the lowest quality utensils I've encountered. If you're looking for delicious dumplings, I would venture elsewhere. read more

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Pretty decent noodle spot that serves a variety of noodles from different parts of China. Large selection of boiled and pan fried dumplings Seating is indeed a bit tight so get comfortable being in close quarters during lunch rush. Food comes spicy, but definitely hits the spot when you're in the mood for some heat. You get to enjoy the heat twice, if you know what I mean. Service is quick, and you get a good view of what's going on in prep as its done in the dining room behind plexiglass A bit odd (I get the tight space issue) but their soy milk was in a hot cauldron, sitting in the floor? read more

Dumpling Day - Pan fried pork soup dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, California

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We've come to Dumpling Day a handful of times now at this point and it has turned into our default when we're craving some dumplings or XLB after grocery shopping at Ranch 99 (I refuse to call it 99 Ranch). Although a fairly recent addition to Pacific East Mall, they seem to remain pretty busy every time we're passing by. Both dine-in and take-out options are available here, and they've done a pretty good job converting a very tiny retail footprint into one where they could fit several tables. Additionally over the months, they've managed to secure space outside of their establishment to add additional tables out front. And while we've never ordered it before, they seem a popular choice for bulk frozen dumpling orders to take home and cook yourself. Some of the dishes we've tried that we enjoyed: 1) Pork Xiao Long Bao - nice thin wraps with a decent amount of hot juices inside when bitten into. Comes with 8 pieces and are steamed. 2) Organic Leek w/ Pork & Shrimp Steamed Dumplings - a thicker skin than the XLB, but packed with a rich flavor profile in each bite. 12 pieces and come in both steamed and boiled options. Not recommended: California Beef Noodle Soup - instead of using fresh slices of beef, the bowl comes with thin pieces of dehydrated beef instead. Cooked with slices of tomatoes, this dish feels more like something a college student whipped up on a minimal budget. Service here is very friendly and efficient, and we look forward to continuing to make this spot one of our regular haunts. read more

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I'm always down for dumplings, any time of the day, any time of the week. This spot is tucked away inside the Ranch 99 plaza, which is starting to get rebuilt up to a more lively area. It's a little small on the inside but you get a great view of the ladies hand wrapping the dumplings. We ordered tofu skin and smoked intestines as starters, which were both super flavorful. I ordered the steamed fish dumplings, which took about 15 min to steam. It was the best fish dumplings I've had outside of Asia, hands down. The fish was super tender and bouncy, almost like the consistency of a fish ball. The dumpling was light and delicate, super addicting with their garlic soy sauce. My hubby ordered the pork potstickers which are just classic. They have frozen dumplings too, with a huge variety of fillings. I definitely took home a few bags. read more

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Both dishes I got were very delicious, flavorful and hearty. Lots of bok choy in the wonton soup which I really liked, and the pork buns were juicy and tasted made-to-order. Seating area is very tiny, but the service was good. read more

Dumpling Day - Korean Cabbage Pork Wonton - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, California

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Been wanting to check out the new restaurant in Pacific East Mall for a while now and got to try it today. Dumpling Day is a pretty small spot, but they're able to cram in around 10 tables between indoor and outdoor dining - just don't plan on bringing any large groups here. The food: Had three items we would definitely order again - Organic Leek with Shrimp & Pork Dumpling (Homemade Dumpling) - a little lost in translation, but these should be chive, shrimp and pork. These come out in a steamer basket and have pretty thin skin. Very tasty. If you're looking for the boiled, thicker skin kind - that is under the Frozen Homemade Dumpling section. Pork Xiao Long Bao - these are pretty good in terms of skin thinness, amount of soup, and flavor. Flavor is meaty and neutral (the one at Special Noodle is pretty sweet in comparison). A few of ours broke, but it wasn't a big deal since they're served in little metal liners that catch the soup. Fried Special Pastry with Organic Leek - you can kind of think of this as a large, flat potsticker with chive, vermicelli, and egg as a filling. I ate mine with spicy sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce and it was solid. Other dish we got - Tomato lamb noodle soup - never tried tomato and lamb before so we have it a shot. Would recommend going with the tried and true beef and tomato combo. It's meat and noodles - nothing special, but you could do worse than the bowl here. A solid spot for Northern Chinese food cravings. Takes some getting used to to navigate the menu, if you're only looking at the English. Something we want to try next time - their frozen to-go dumplings! read more

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I thought the food here was good. But food tasted homemade, like there's no "umph" if you know what I mean. I liked the pan fried chive dumplings the most, they mistranslated as "Fried Special Pastry with Organic Leek" (it actually says pan fried chives dumplings in Chinese). The steamed dumplings were good, but nothing special. Service was good. They were super busy when we went on a weekend at lunch. Restaurant was clean. I didn't like that the utensils were all disposable even for dine in. read more

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Came here for lunch and service was very slow. The footprint of this shop is small but everything seemed to be geared as takeout. I was really excited to try this place as the pictures and presentation seem really good. However, I tried two of their pan fried dishes and they tasted underwhelming. Yes, it was salty/savory, but it didn't seem to have any particular flavor beyond that. The price point was pretty good, but there are many alternative options around. read more

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After waiting for FOREVER (I mean months and months of seeing the dumpling poster up on this store without it opening), Dumpling Day FINALLY opened! My husband and I were quite eager to try it out. Pros: The food is good. The dumplings are delicious and there are quite a few flavors of veggies in the dumplings you can't find at typical dumplings shops, such as 薺菜 (shepherd's purse). You can actually see the ladies behind the counters making the dumplings fresh, which is quite cool. We also love their spicy golden soup and extra spicy Sichuan pepper soup, the spicy flavors are on point and the noodle is good, never soggy. Service is very fast when you are there in-person. They also sell frozen dumplings for cooking at home, though we've never bought them. Cons: They seem to have somewhat inconsistent ingredients or perhaps service? The first few times we got the lamb and beef in their golden noodle soup as a sit down meal, it was delicious, slightly fatty cuts of beef and lamb. We ordered as takeout a few times as well, but the last time we got something that resembled char-siu lamb instead? It was rather dry and not at all the same meat as before, which was rather off-putting. It was still lamb, so we couldn't quite tell if they messed up the order, or if they changed up the meat to cheaper meat since we were last there. I will order lamb next time we go and update this review when I find out. The other main con is that their storefront is REALLY small. I mean really small, like a tiny boba shop sized small. Interior seating is very cramped, forget wheelchair accessibility! Exterior seating spills out into the actual Ranch 99 plaza, and you may very likely get seated there with people walking all about you headed to Ranch or Happy Lemon for their shopping. No real privacy. When we sat outside, a time or two we got caught in between conflicts between them and the owner of the eyeglass shop next door, who kept complaining that their seating is too close to their shop and violating the plaza rules, and we had to move our seats. RIP. read more

Absolutely great experience here! It was pretty quiet on a Monday evening but that didn't take away from the atmosphere. The staff, especially the owner, were very friendly and welcoming. We got some great recommendations for dishes- including xiaolongbao, lamb dumplings, seaweed, and veggie dumplings. Everything was amazing. Would highly recommend anyone come here. read more

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Food was so mediocre for the wait. The inside is small and they have a few tables outside, but overall, not a lot of seating. The food was all pretty plain/uneventful. The pan fried dumplings came out a little too fast - it was probably pre made. The bottoms weren't crispy at all and they had no soup inside. The XLBs had yummy soup IF there was any inside. Many of them were popped or had no soup. Wouldn't recommend and wouldn't come back. HK Cafe next door is better... read more

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Dumpling Day excelled at what we wanted. A quick snack bite to eat before sitting in rush hour traffic back home to Crockett. We had a $14 tray of pot stickers. The place is small and brightly lit. There is a freezer filled with uncooked items to.take home if you like to cook em up yourself.. We might take them up on that sometime. Service was quick and the food was tasty. My wife commented that the pot sticker rappers were delicate. Not to thick like some at other eateries. I'm more into rock n roll than rappers :-) :-) . I crack myself up. We feasted in the car but you can dine in if you like. Stop in for a quick tasty bite of buns or stickers. read more

Food is soo good it makes you want to slap your momma sheeeshhh :) jk The staff is so kind and friendly read more

Dumpling Day - Food sooo good it makes you want to slapp your mommajk :) staff is soo friendly and kind - A plate of stir-fried noodles with bok choy, shrimp, and slices of beef, served on a black dish with a wooden table background. - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, California

Just a bit all over the place. We got some pot stickers, xlb, and mini pan fried buns. I guess it maybe our fault, but it all tasted the same. The pan fried bun literally felt like xlb with a slight (but not pronounced) crisp on the bottom. I was expecting dough that was a little more fluffy and thick. Either way it was all fine but not memorable. What I did remember is how expensive it ended up being and how tight the seating was on the interior. I think the pot stickers were good enough to get frozen, but the dine in experience was sorely lacking. read more

I didn't eat here and I'm so glad I didn't. I went to the bathroom in the mall. At the same time, an older Asian man finished doing his thing. I went to wash my hands, this man didn't. He walked straight out the bathroom after touching his wee wee and probably got pee pee splatter on his hands. Again, he didn't wash his hands. I happen to walk in the same direction and saw him go into this restaurant and walk to the back kitchen. read more

Pan fried Shanghai dumplings were delicious and juicy. We had the Lamb Noodle Soup and it was delicious with good flavors! The only complaint was the searing was limited and the tea was cold when served. read more

Pretty good Chinese place with great dumplings! Seems to be very popular, and the dumplings they serve are very QQ and great texture. The tomato beef noodle soup was flavoured nicely, but the broth felt a bit too thick. Would recommend just getting dumplings, as those taste great! Seating is rather limited though, with only 5 tables, so keep that in mind when visiting read more

Dumpling Day - Organic Leek with Pork and Shrimp Dumpling - Steamed dumplings are arranged on a black plate in a restaurant setting, with other dishes and a drink visible in the background. - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, California

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I think this is a place you go to buy frozen dumplings, not to sit and eat. The seats inside are very limited and very cramped. Some of the food is served in disposable containers and disposable utensils are used. We ordered two things and we weren't very impressed by either. They were both very bland, and the pan fried buns weren't crispy on the outside. Plus, the serving size seemed very small for the price. We probably won't be coming back. read more

Dumpling Day - leek pork shrimp dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, California

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Pretty small place, but has inside seating. Cute little restaurant inside Pacific East Mall. They have frozen food to go and lots of hot and cold dishes. Food was very tasty and the menu item labeled 'spicy' was actually reasonably spicy with flavor. Service was fast and helpful. I need to try more dishes, but there were many interesting items, including my favorite Scallion Oil Noodles. read more

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Got take-out ordering: pan fried dumplings, soup dumplings, chow mein and onion pancakes. Seriously delicious, was not expecting the Depth of flavor. It's a little restaurant with a nice look. Reasonably priced and looking to go back again soon read more

Good bargain. Pick up was easy and no trouble parking. Ordered potstickers and dumplings to try it out. Plenty of food for two. See receipt. If ordering to go use kiosk. Order came with soy sauce but it was way too salty. Plan on using your own. I definitely will take my family for lunch or dinner. read more

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Absolutely authentic and delicious food! Fair pricing. Good service. Steam dumpling 三鲜蒸饺；fried chives and egg dumpling 韭菜盒子, crust wrap and juicy fillings；mini pan fried dumpling拇指生煎，my 3 yo loves it. lamb rice noodle 藤椒羊肉米粉量大好吃，带皮羊肉肉质新鲜质量很好. I also ordered frozen steam dumplings to go as these are very hard to find in the Bay Area. They have many different flavors to choose from. read more

Dumpling Day - Goat or lamb noodle soup with chili oil 藤椒羊肉米粉 - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, California

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DO NOT EAT HERE Walked in and ordered food, one guy came and confirmed my order. After 20 minutes waiting(moderate busy), I asked where is my food and he said wait couple more minutes claiming the reason is my order is too big. I don't understand how or why an order only contain noodle and a side dish is called big. After another five minutes he asked if I ordered the food, I said of course I did. He went back and checked said they didn't even start my order 真别吃这家店了，服务简直没有，乱的一团糟。有的时候吃完肚子还不睡。这次彻底失望了 read more

Got bbq takeouts today along with their frozen dumplings. The ribs were dry and the dumplings are okay and a bit overpriced.

This place been open for almost a yr! It's a great place to get a snack or lunch. Mmmmm their dumplings are delicious plus noodles are great too! When ever I go to Ranch 99 to shop I stop & wife stop to eat here! We like to eat their dumplings & try the different noodle dishes. Sevice has been updated to them speaking English! Ha Ha yes when they first opened I had to point at everything we wanted to eat there. Plus they opened up with more tables too! Inside & outside too now! It's a great place to go. Just enjoy like we do! read more

It was nice to see a dedicated dumpling house in the neighborhood. It's a small intimate space whereby you can see the dumplings being made. My daughter likes the Sichuan Dumpling the best from what she ordered. The Xiao Long Soup Dumpling, which is usually her favorite to order, wasn't living up to her expectations here. The casing was a bit too firm, not enough soup, and temperature wasn't hot enough to pass our discerning taste preference. They also have house made noodles that were great to see on the menu as well. read more

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Very delicious dumpling and smoked chicken. I recommend all the students from ucb to buy the dumplings from here.

Helpful service, delicious food, great selection of dumplings, noodle dishes, and more. The Chongqing noodle dish was delicious with medium spicy sauce and pork. If you like it hot, get it spicy. The Shepherds purse with rapeseed and pork dumplings 12pcs were flavorful and filling. Very small dining space inside. A few tables good for 1 - 4 . read more

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So, I went to grab some stuff at Ranch 99 and came across this new place. As most folks have mentioned, it's almost like they are encouraging takeout considering how small the space was so if you plan on going there with 6 or more people, you may be sitting outside of the shop. In any event, my daughter and I love pan fried pork buns so I decided to give them a try. Flavor was good and we ate it in the car so it was still hot and crispy which I was concerned after reading some of the reviews. But they were good but not a lot of soup in it but it wasn't dry either though. Overall, was it the best? Nah, but it was adequate and it filled me up. The folks there were nice and friendly so no complaints on customer service so overall, they are a bit on the pricier side so not sure if I would go back. Maybe... read more

Every time I crave dumplings, I go to this place it's absolutely delicious. You MUST TRY THE : "Sichuan hot and spicy dumplings" "Chinese spinach salad" Is my family's favorite from here! The owner Cindy is super sweet as well. read more

Good has been super good everytime we go. Very small place, but excellent food. Service is usual. Dumplings to take home are also super good. No idea what these negative reviews are talking about with bland food. Nothing here is bland. Maybe other reviewers eat way too much salt for a human being or something. idk. read more