Dumpling Era

We stumbled upon this Vietnamese restaurant after the St. Jude walk at the SF Zoo, and we're so…read moreglad we did! We honestly didn't expect to find a place like this, but it ended up being such a great find. The service was SO good! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant itself was spotless. And can we talk about the bar?! What an amazing bar! It really gave the restaurant such a great atmosphere. The food was fresh, and everyone in our party really enjoyed the charbroiled meats. I ordered the veggie and tofu dish with rice and a flavorful sauce, and I really enjoyed it. The drinks were also on point and definitely worth mentioning. One thing that's always a great sign to me when visiting an ethnic restaurant is seeing people from that culture actually patronizing the restaurant. There was a good mix of people dining there, including plenty of Vietnamese customers, which made us feel like we had stumbled upon a genuine local gem. We definitely weren't expecting to find a place like this after the walk, but sometimes the unexpected finds end up being the best ones. Great food, amazing service, friendly staff, a beautiful space, and an awesome bar. We'd definitely come back!

They have pretty large portions, but the bill can add up! *…read moreBun Rieu: The crab balls were very meaty but soft. The broth was light and very umami with the tomatoes. * Pho: Pho broth definitely tasted different than most other places, especially with the lemon/lime. Noodles were cooked perfectly, didn't crumble in my mouth. * Vermicelli Bowl: Big portion with plenty of meat and toppings. Fish sauce could use a little more flavor/kick.

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4.4(221 reviews)

•$$$

Super long wait, but the servers were very sweet and we got our food within 5 minutes of being…read moreseated. House sauce is great and standard hotpot fare.

Honestly, every time I've come here, the food has been pretty solid. The only thing is the sauces,…read moreespecially the house sauce, don't always seem consistent, but this visit the house sauce was actually really good. Came with a group of 4 and ordered the set for 4 with beef toro, American wagyu, and pork. Portions were actually pretty generous, especially the vegetables. The beef toro was definitely my favorite. We also got the beef balls and gyoza, not bad at all. Service was attentive, and I also like that it's usually not too busy so getting a table is easy. Overall, solid experience.

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Mom’s Tofu

4.3(354 reviews)

Finally a Korean place worth repeating ! Balanced flavors , not too sweet not too salty!…read more I come 1-3 times a week and it's my go to when I want really good food in SSF I've tried places in Palo Alto and Mountain View and find moms flavors os just right

Service is a alittle slow here even for a slow night. It…read morecan get loud inside when its ful. Food I would say is not bad but little pricey. Maybe I'm used to getting more for my buck when I'm in LA area. I give it 3stars for service and food. Thought it was overpriced.

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Pho de Nguyen

4.2(861 reviews)

0.4 mi

Came here on a Saturday night. Place had a lot of customers but were seated promptly and service…read morewas fast. Flavoring of oxtail pho was good. You can choose what type of noodles you get in the pho (ie flat noodle, thin noodle, egg noodle). Wish there was more oxtail in the pho. Ordered pork spring rolls as well. My partner thought seasoning on the pork was too sweet, but I thought it was perfect.

Mom and Pop shop with okay Vietnamese/Chinese fusion food. The reviews on here were so confusing…read morebecause some said it was the most authentic thing and some said it was the worst broth they have ever had. We got the Pho Ga and honestly the broth wasn't bad. It was clean but a little bland. And the chicken breast in the Pho was giving very fusion but I didn't expect anything like Houston. I got the Imperial rolls which is like Vietnamese style egg rolls and they were super crunchy and fresh. It was delicious especially for the Bay. So the verdict is it is not the most authentic flavors but come on yall it was not the worst thing ever for Northern California. And coming from Houston's foodie scene, this place was not terrible for me right after landing from a flight. But we did only get 2 items so that's that. Service was fine, the owner and their daughter were working and cleaning the tables. So I respect the hustle of a small mom and pop shop.

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Dumpling Empire

3.8(1.1k reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Vegan friendly

This place was tucked around the corner of a smaller street. I am happy to stumbled across it…read morebecause it felt so authentic. We got dumplings and some cold dishes. My kiddo devoured the dumplings. The code apps were good too, got the spicy sliced tendons and the cold tofu strips. Also got a beef noodle soup and there were actually beef chunks with tendons that I like. My only complaint is that they were extremely slow. I waited 30 minutes for my takeout order and almost missed my shuttle!

This is for a takeout order…read more Got the bogo fried rice, pork and corn dumplings, wild cold noodles, and bogo bbq pork buns. Bogo rice portions is basically half of a container each compared to most places so in the end ur just getting like one portion. Rice and noodles were really salty, like if you brought your parents there they would complain salty . The noodles were an entire entree price but consisted of a fistful of not fully cooked noodles, a drizzle of sauce and cucumbers. The dumplings were fine and the bbq pork was fine as well, nothing much to report

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True to their name Spicy House, the spicy dishes are good. We had the green onion pancake $9, spicy…read morecabbage $13, pot stickers $7, dry fried wings $16, Szechuan spicy fish $20, dan dan noodle $12, cumeng pork ribs $17. The stand out dishes were the dry fried wings and the Szechuan spicy fish $20. The wings were crispy with a semi-sweet spicy sauce. The Szechuan spicy fish came in this oily stew. It was a numbing dish. Caused by peppercorns and chilis, this phenomenon is known as Szechuan numbness (málà) where your taste receptors get confused. Service was slow as the staff was busy with to-go and in house customers. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant was 80% full on a Friday night.

I slept on this spot for the longest and finally stopped by. Now I'm kicking myself in the butt for…read morewaiting so long... Came for a late lunch on a Saturday. The staff were really nice and helpful when it came to recommendations. They informed us that their version of the San Tung dried style chicken wings were very popular, but we weren't in the mood for San Tung wings. The male waiter even told me that he use to work at San Tungs for 13yrs, so I wonder if he brought the recipe over... Below is the spread and everything smacked! The Spread - Complimentary Veggie Egg Rolls, Minced Pork Basil Chow Fun, Szechuan Spicy Chicken Wings, & Crispy Garlic Pork Chops I def will be back to try other items!

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Szechuan spicy fish $20

Kevin’s Noodle House

4.2(168 reviews)

I was craving pho, but wanted something different than my usual spot up the street. I was skeptical…read moreat first because of some bad reviews, but decided to give it a shot so I could judge myself. Went in today, Thursday evening around 6pm and was seated promptly. The restaurant is very clean and spacious with 2 different seating levels. Cleanliness is a huge deal for me and ever since I saw a cockroach at two different visits at the place up the street, I'm always hesitant to go back there and that's another reason why I ended up here too. As many people have stated, street parking really sucks, but there is the Miller Avenue Garage just up the street so I'm not sure why people always complain about that... It's literally a 2min walk, but you know most people don't bother to look and want a spot right in front of an establishment ‍ We started off with the A4 appetizer which is the fried chicken wings. The menu states it's 5 wings, but we got 9. I was a little confused at first, but looking back now, it is 5 WHOLE wings, but broken down its 10 single pieces (5 flats and 5 drums)... I guess they shorted us one piece, but whatever They were pretty tasty, not oily at all and served with a side of fish sauce. For an entree I got the #13 TÁI, GẦU, which is pho with medium rare steak and well-done brisket. It was really yummy and wasn't watered down as read in many reviews. I really liked the fact that you could choose a size instead of just a massive bowl because I hate taking leftover soup as the noodles don't really hold well and get too soggy... iykyk!! I got the small and finished it all! I could've probably done a medium, but tbh it was the perfect size for me as we also had the wings and a soda too. It was a really great value compared to other spots I've been to. For 3 bowls of pho, an order of wings, 2 sodas and a Thai ice tea, the total came out to $80. Oh, fyi I tried my son's Thai tea and unfortunately I wasn't a huge fan of it, but other than that everything else was awesome and I will definitely be back.

Spring rolls are always my go-to order at any Vietnamese spot, so I was really looking forward to…read morethese, but unfortunately, they fell short. First, the sauce: if you're expecting a true creamy peanut dipping sauce, beware! What they serve is essentially straight hoisin sauce with a few crushed peanuts floating on top, which was a huge disappointment. Second, the packaging: the spring rolls were packed so tightly together that as soon as you try to pull one apart, the rice paper sticks to the next and tears completely open, leaving you with a messy pile. They look decent initially, but the execution and dipping sauce really missed the mark.

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SPLENDID JUST SPLENDID. I don't typically do reviews but I wanted to shout this place out because…read moreof all the Vietnamese restaurants I've been to and I've been to plenty in San Jose, San Francisco and San Bruno. This place stood out. Their brisket in their pho is just OUT OF THIS WORLD. You might think the broth maybe should be the most important part but that brisket, I'm telling you is sooooo good, their rice plates are excellent portions leaving me usually stuffed or ill have a bit leftover to make another meal. And their flavors are amazing. Their beef stew is SUUUUPER CRAZY good. The beef is sooooo tender. Nothing tough about it, - the fat is rendered so nice and breaks apart super easily. the broth isn't over power and it's the perfect balanced flavor with that nice toasted baguette. Their banh mi is excellent as well and fairly priced. The chicken and the pork have excellent delicious flavor that is the star of the show. This place has gotten their proteins down for sure!! Highly recommended!! Only thing I was sad about was they don't offer boba in their avocado shakes. but no problem. Quicklys is next door and I ran over and got some for a $1 and mixed it together and called it a day.

This is my first time to this restaurant, let's see how it went:…read more Parking is shared with the other restaurants in the immediate area. Inside was a modestly lit atmosphere which works well with what they are trying to achieve. The service was nice and friendly. The food we had was the buy 4 get 1 feee deal: 3 chicken 1 pork 1 beef Banh mi sandwiches which had No Authentic Vietnamese style or taste. In this case, l am not sure what the Flavor goals were to be; Not sure if I will be coming back.

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Chibog

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Place is clean, and comfort. Service is quick and decent. Portions are large. Love this place!! For…read morethose who are unable to make the long lines. Chibog is also delicious! My favorite is the barbecue chicken a la carte - so good and plentiful portion! Simple goodness that should be part of any order. Came here for a weekday lunch and had a delicious meal. Would definitely come back! Highly recommend it!

I am not Filipino food expert, but my family and I really like Chibog. We haven't ever dined in but…read moreorder takeout from here every few months. Online ordering is available and simple. Phone orders are also welcomed too. The restaurant is always packed when I go in to get my food. The dining room is pretty small, but can probably fit 30 or so diners at a time. Our staples are the lumpia shanghai, pancit palabok and bbq chicken silog. Over the years, the prices have really increased but it is a sign of the times wherever you dine these days.

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The Night Market aims to recreate the feeling of Hong Kong style street food, and to its credit, I…read morethink that they do the aesthetic quite well! From folding tables, plastic stools, and mahjong all around, it gave me a nice sense of nostalgia. However, I think that their food is just alright. I had wonton noodles, and the noodles were a bit overcooked, with the wontons a bit too thick in terms of the wrapper. The curry mix had too much pig skin, and not enough of the other items.

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Erythr S.

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2 years ago

I recently visited Dumpling Era in San Bruno, and I have to say, it was a satisfying experience. As a dumpling lover, I was excited to try their handmade selections, and they did not disappoint. The dumplings were fresh, well-seasoned, and had that perfect balance of tender wrapper and flavorful filling. The pork and chive dumplings were a standout, packed with juicy goodness, while the soup dumplings had a nice burst of broth, though I wish they were slightly more delicate. Beyond dumplings, the menu offers a variety of traditional Chinese dishes. The spicy beef noodle soup had a rich, comforting broth, and the pan-fried dumplings had a deliciously crispy bottom with a juicy interior. Portions were generous, making it great for sharing. The service was friendly and efficient, though it can get a bit busy, so be prepared for a short wait during peak hours. The interior is simple and clean, creating a comfortable spot for a casual meal. Prices are reasonable for the quality, and they also offer takeout, which is a plus for those who prefer to enjoy their meal at home. Overall, Dumpling Era is a solid spot for dumpling lovers and fans of comforting Chinese cuisine. I'd definitely come back to try more of their handmade specialties! read more

Luis M.

3 years ago

Lamentablemente, mi experiencia en Dumplins Era no fue la mejor. A pesar de que los dumplings tenían un sabor decente, el servicio y la presentación dejaron mucho que desear. Cuando llegamos, el personal parecía estar distraído y poco interesado en atendernos. Tuvimos que esperar un tiempo para que nos tomaran la orden y, cuando finalmente llegaron los dumplings, estaban un poco fríos y no se veían muy apetitosos. Además, la presentación de los dumplings era bastante decepcionante. Estaban todos amontonados en un plato sin ningún tipo de decoración o atención al detalle. La salsa también parecía haber sido vertida apresuradamente sobre los dumplings. También encontré que los precios eran un poco altos en comparación con otros lugares que sirven dumplings de calidad similar. En resumen, mi experiencia en Dumplins Era no fue la mejor. Si bien los dumplings tenían un buen sabor, el servicio y la presentación dejaron mucho que desear. Por estas razones, no puedo dar más de 2 estrellas en mi reseña. read more

Aj K.

6 years ago

During the current 'Shelter in Place' in Bay Area, we decided to order take out from Dumpling Era as we remembered the dumplings taste pretty good last time we were there. So happy we did, love their shrimp, pork and chives dumplings. The best and reasonable price around this area. We had tried a few places. Tips: They have frozen dumplings available as well. 18 counts per order. We ordered one to go as well, super easy to cook. After water boiled, cooked them for 10 min. PS don't be surprise that there's a line in front of the store, there's really from the gun shop next store. We had no issue, in and out to pick up the take out. read more

Amayah S.

2 years ago

Everything we've sampled here has been TASTY! The homemade hot sauce is both zesty and delightful. The spicy fried tofu is undoubtedly the finest! If you're not feeling well, give the wonton noodle soup a shot. Whenever I order this, I always add their hot sauce along with a touch of soy sauce; it's been the freshest noodle/wonton soup I've encountered so far. The mushrooms were also a pleasant surprise! While the atmosphere leaves something to be desired, it might add to a quaint experience. read more

Jenni V.

10 months ago

Very disappointed. I drove from San Mateo and arrived there at 8 and nobody was eating at the restaurant, the front Lady cashier didn't even say anything of hello or welcome, I had to ask if they were open, she looked at the computer and said that they were only taking to go orders, why? If it says they close at 9:30pm. That's so bad, I went to have dinner there not to go, I'm so upset with this situation, it didn't make sense if the place was empty. read more

Ricardo F.

6 years ago

I ordered the Beef with Broccoli, Yangzhou fried rice, and crispy tofu. While the tofu was excellent, the beef with broccoli was very salty and greasy. The broccoli was overcooked and the texture of slime in my mouth instead of a nice crunchiness. Did I mention how salty? The rice was tasteless and, frankly, it looked dead. It looked and tasted like sad old rice. The only thing worth it for me was the crispy tofu. read more

Rebeca T.

10 months ago

I've eaten at this restaurant a few times now, so I can confidently review it and give it a solid 4/5. The food is great and the service is excellent. Everything is made fresh to order, and I'm honestly obsessed with their crispy tofu. The only downside for me is that the dumplings have a bit too much chive for my personal taste. Overall though, I genuinely enjoy eating here and would definitely recommend it. read more

Carolina S.

2 years ago

Our first visit, the server taking our order was outstanding! She went into great detail about the menu and provided excellent suggestions. Almost everything we ordered was her pick, and she was upfront about its quality. She had the most delightful demeanor from a server I've had the pleasure of interacting with for a long time. Thank you for a scrumptious meal; everything was tidy and well-organized. read more

Karen P.

5 years ago

I used the restroom and saw a box of vegetable on the ground in front of bathroom. The food they serve is greasy and not fresh. My stomach hurt right after I finished eating and I don't feel good mentally and physically. I checked Yelp and the health health score of this restaurant is only 45. This is the most nasty restaurant I have ever dined in. read more

CJ H.

5 years ago

When I walked in can smell this restaurant is not clean. Then I used the restroom ad saw a box of vegetable on the ground in front of bathroom. This is so nasty. My stomach hurt right after I finished eating. I checked Yelp and the health health score of this restaurant is 45/100. read more

Kayla S.

5 years ago

I have had the worst experience with this restaurant. If i could give them no stars i would. I ordered my food at 5:45 to pick up and so did my friend. When we got here my friends order was ready. It is now 7:00 and I still don't have my order. I will never come here again. read more

Nick G.

6 years ago

Order sometimes through Grub Hub, sometimes we go in, love the potstickers, we get for lunch and dinner, lol. Canton chicken wings and Fried soup dumplings are to die for. Really great prices and good service. This is one of our regular places we eat at, love it. read more

Jessica B.

2 years ago

I recently found a restaurant called Dumpling Era on Yelp and it was a great discovery. Although I don't typically eat this type of cuisine, the dumplings were so delicious that I could eat them daily. The service at the restaurant is also excellent. read more

Rica R.

10 months ago

Yummy for my tummy mmmmmmmm ... yum -yum what a great place I stopped into before heading across the bridge and I was not disappointed at all. https://solidairmusic.com/album/1452245/beautiful-world-from-beautiful-world-cd-2017 read more

Yang Y.

8 years ago

Friends recommended me to try food here, and last Saturday I was there. Yeah, the food is really good! You need to be there if you like Chinese food. Friendly reminder--they are closed on Mondays. read more

Burns L.

2 years ago

Corn pork dumplings are not only a delicacy, but also a symbol of my love for life and home. In this fast-paced era, being able to sit down and enjoy a meal of dumplings is a great pleasure. read more

Jamie T.

5 years ago

Definitely the era of dumplings. Excellent food and service. Like other reviewers everything feel authentic. We go here but also order out from here as well. Highly Recommend! read more

Agie F.

5 years ago

This is one of my favorite restaurant in this area. The reason is simple. Nice environment, great location, friendly staff. Most importantly, their food is delicious! Like it! read more

Selena A.

6 years ago

Best place to have chinese food. Quality is excellent. Quantity is huge. Price is reasonable. Taste is yummy and delicious. Staff is friendly. Recommended to family members. read more

Abby D.

5 years ago

I went to this restaurant a few days ago, and their food is great. I like their most popular dishes. The environment is good and I'll definitely come back again. read more

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4.1

(74 reviews)

This restaurant is under no management or ownership. They have a very good service ambience and…read moremost of all very good food and reasonable. We've been coming here since last year. We were there like three times a week. Never get tired of their food yet who knows that I highly recommend it check it out specially the roasted duck, and they're congee five stars for me This restaurant is under new management or ownership. They have a very good service ambience and most of all very good food and reasonable. We've been coming here since last year. We were there like three times a week. Never get tired of their food yet who knows that I highly recommend it check it out specially the roasted duck, and they're congee five stars for me

What? For a Cantonese restaurant, you are going to review the services first? Aren't you a…read morefoodie?!!! (No please don't call me that...) Exceptional service for a Cantonese restaurant (that I haven't seen nor expected for ages but this girl has done). I didn't want the cabbage in my noodle soup and she immediately ask if replacing it with the Cantonese muster green works for me? Wa la! Of cuz!!! The soup is more on the bland side but the chicken was cooked to perfection. My fd's beef stir fried rice noodle was good and with lots of wok hey. Overall, a meeting expectation Cantonese restaurant in my Cantonese view. I'll be back to try the bland water beef belly, looks good on the pic!

Rice Monster

3.9

(62 reviews)

I agree with the other commenters that this restaurant seems to have some consistency issues…read more Ordered the pork ribs clay pot rice and added lap cheung to it. The first thing I noticed was that there was really not many pieces of ribs, maybe they made the ribs portion smaller to make room for the lap cheung I ordered? The dish description also says that it includes taro, but I didn't have a single piece of taro in my pot. Strangely, although this place seems to share a kitchen with Social Eatery, the rice was cooked much more poorly here, which is obviously a shame for a place specializing in clay pot rice. It seems like the rice had too much water added, so it was a bit overcooked - you couldn't feel the "single grain" mouthfeel texture you should expect from well-cooked, high quality rice. Since the rice was too mushy, it obviously didn't crisp well either. Though it had some small amount of bits stuck to the edges of the metal (not clay!) pot, it was definitely not the super crispy, well browned "faan ziu" I expect, and not at all like the pictures featured in some earlier reviews of this restaurant.

Rice Monster used to be a go-to for claypot, because they were consistently flavorful, generous…read morewith meat, and worth the price. I also appreciate how thoughtfully they pack their claypot meals to go, which used to make ordering delivery feel like a safe bet. Unfortunately, the quality has really fallen off. The first few times I ordered, the bowls were packed with flavor and protein. This most recent delivery was a huge disappointment where the food had a laughably small amount of meat and mostly dry, bland rice. For what they charge, it felt like a total rip-off. Sad to see such a solid spot become so hit-or-miss, because the claypots used to be genuinely great.

Little Vietnamese Bistro

3.7

(250 reviews)

I can't believe I've been here many times, gotten take out and delivery, and have yet to write a…read morereview. We always end up with various soup options but my husband got their vermicelli this time and the grilled pork is delicious! Obviously it's to be said that dine in is best especially for rich beef or chicken broth noodles, but take out is fantastic since you really feel like they almost extra portion for it. I love that most of the time soup is still piping hot and it's an awesome way to support your local viet joint!

Street metered or paid parking lot behind the restaurant nearby. Unisex bathroom in the back…read more Unfortunately, they only had one person working the front of house. It took awhile before we could be seated (even tho we were the only ones waiting). This is a Chinese owned restaurant as all the workers spoke Cantonese. The menu also didn't have any Vietnamese but Chinese characters instead so I couldn't decipher what the dishes were (generic English descriptions didn't help). *~Our Order~* Imperial roll: $10.95 Crab meat & tomato rice noodle soup: ($16.95) Bún riêu Five spice chicken w/ vermicelli: $15.95 Three color drink: ($5) chè ba màu Mung bean w/ coconut milk: $5 Note: they only give you one take-away container and charge $0.25 for each additional I haven't been back since their soft opening and now I remember why. The five spice chicken while not dry, barely had any flavor. They charge $11 for 2 egg rolls cut into 6 pcs with only 1.5 pieces of lettuce! The bún riêu also lacked in flavor and when I asked for fermented shrimp paste, the waitress said they had none. Which makes me glad I didn't end up ordering their bún bò Huế since that's an essential ingredient. While the bowls were both huge, I took most of my soup home and had to fix it. I won't return since the other Vietnamese restaurant down the street is way better. Great for those who prefer quantity over quality tho.

Ben Tre Vietnamese Homestyle Cuisine

3.9

(2.4k reviews)

Noodleosophy

3.6

(55 reviews)

Been coming here but just for drinks and we love the persimmons when I season but never got to try…read morefood wise. Today we had group order with my colleagues. We got Beef stew noodles in soup with rice noodles( mine) beef is soft and flavorful generously portion as well. Spicy cumin lamb noodle ( my colleague- she said it's very good not enough spice but she loves it and generous portions as well) Curry noodle(my colleague- she love the fried katsu on the side separate with curry sauce- meat is crispy outside and moist inside and sauce it good flavor too) Overall first time trying there food and all agreed to try again next time because we enjoyed it

I quite like the biang biang noodles here! The customization makes it easy to stray from classic…read moregood dishes, but I think if you know what you like and it's noodle centric it's a good spot for you. Plus the environment is nice, and the layout lets you get food and drink from two other spots that also do good Asian comfort food too. Food is fast, place is comfortable, and location is very close to the airport and bart stops so it's a great place to enjoy a good meal while you wait

Gourmet Village

3.4

(232 reviews)