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Dumpling Era

4.0 (458 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Shrimp torn noodle
Laura L.

3.5/5 Small hole in the wall shop with some street parking in front of the store. My favorite was the shrimp torn noodle which had a good amount of shrimp and chewy noodles with a great sauce on it. The pork and cabbage noodles were also very good with texture and filling. The sheng jian bao was just okay (only four small buns with small filling.) The liang pi tasted kind of soggy and had a slight bitter taste and too much garlic so I would skip it.

Shrimp Torn Noodle
Alli W.

Had high expectations due to high ratings but it was just okay. We came by for dinner and we were seated right away. It's so cold inside the restaurant btw. Service: 3/5 Only 3 tables inside but the waitress didn't really check in so my fiancé had to physically go up to her to ask for our check and then to pay. Food: 3/5 Wonton noodle soup - Not much flavor and the broth looked as clear as day which was our first time lol. Pretty sure they use handmade noodles here, which were also just okay. Shrimp torn noodle - Much more flavorful, tasted more like soy sauce? Not much noodles or shrimps and more veggies. Seafood dumplings with cuttlefish ink - This was just sad. No seafood but just 1-2 tiny pieces of shrimps with mostly green onions and chives.

Jo W.

Ordered off DoorDash because I was craving some good comfort Chinese food. Got some black squid dumplings, beef pancakes, and chicken chow mein. It was all very tasty and satisfying!

Interior
Paul C.

Hole in the wall but a hidden gem It's loud as they turn dough into noodles. They don't buy store bought noodles, these are made fresh The location mainly caters to take out, the interior is industrial sparse. It's loud. The folks who work there speak Chinese loudly on their speaker phones But it's so awesome and the food is great

Vegetable Knife Cut Noodle-too many bean sprouts, noodles weren't great when not really warm
Julia T.

I'd probably give 3.5 stars but will round up. The dumplings here are good, and there are some seafood and vegetarian options which is always nice. Scallion pancakes were crispy and oily and delicious. Green beans a bit overseasoned but cooked well. The knife cut noodles were ok, a little too oily and if not eaten hot straight from the kitchen they were t super good, and also there were not a lot of noodles in the vegetarian noodles, it was a lot of bean sprouts. This mostly looks like a to go place, server was friendly and attentive but the ambiance of the place is pretty stark, no music, lots of tables inside though. Steamed custard buns weren't super soft. So I'd recommend the dumplings here, and if you dine in it was fine for us because it was nice and quiet and we got to chat with our friends without feeling rushed, pretty much empty except for us on a Thursday night. Street parking was available nearby and not too hard to find just off El Camino.

Vegetable Spring Roll
James D.

This place is authentic and no frills. Stopped in here for lunch while waiting for some friends to arrive at SFO airport. When we walked in there was an older gentleman sitting at a table, hand making dumplings presumably for the evening dinner crowd. I enjoyed the pork dumplings with dill. The dill was not what I typically would have gravitated towards, but our server recommended it and I'm glad I took her advice. It was not an overpowering flavor and really complimented the pork. Pot stickers were hot, fresh and tasty as they should be.

Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings
Dexter D.

This was our third visit in three years. The restaurant is small and we walked in just after noon. There were maybe four tables in use and one waiting to be cleared. We were greeted and pointed to a four-top. Menus and set-ups were already on the table. A pot of tea was brought out and the server went back to answering phones and wrapping dumplings. It took a minute to catch her eye when we were ready. We ordered three items and I let her 'talk' me into a fourth. Mom doesn't eat nearly as much when out but she'll tear it up at home. We ordered: Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings - 5 - Excellent again! Yes, a bit pricey but we'll worth it! Shrimp with Knife-Cut Noodles - 5 - I could smell the wok hay as she brought the dish to the table. The Shrimp were beautifully cooked as were the noodles. Soft and thin, similar to Egg Noodles. Delicious! Steamed BBQ Pork Buns - no score - We were between doctors appointments and our hour for lunch was coming to an end. We had only received 2 out of 4 dishes. I asked the server how much longer. Like a deer in headlights, she took a guess and went the wrong way. Instead of going to the kitchen and asking, she guesses 15 minutes? I asked if I could cancel it and she said no. I told her that we still had to leave so just box it up for us. She came back to the table with boxes for the food we already had and told us just another 2 or 3 minutes. When the check came, we were only charged for three items. The item that I had let her "talk me into" didn't show up. In case you're wondering, it was Xiao Long Bao. The food is generally very good. The service is questionable. I would recommend this restaurant for their food but not if you have time restrictions.

9. Chicken Chow Mein 14. Pork Dumpling with Dill   2. San Tung Style Chicken Wings
Kevin S.

Smell pulled me in from the street! Loved the mom and pop feel. Service was very friendly and the food looks delicious.

2. Crispy Tofu-7 Color
Priscilla L.

*They offer their handmade frozen dumplings to-go so you can cook it yourself at home whenever you'd like! Absolutely love it! *Catering options are also offered, both through UberEats and in-store Crispy tofu: crispy and not dry, but could be more moist; nicely flavored and not too spicy at all Hot & sour soup: super delicious (my absolute favorite hot & sour soup in the bay), medium spice, good amount of ingredients loaded into it so it's somewhat filling Szchuan spicy wontons: flavorful, tasty, thinly wrapped Garlic cucumber: Enjoyable, taste as expected Steamed bbq pork bun: Same as above Walnut shrimp w/honey & wasabi sauce: fresh, saucy, but I didn't love the wasabi sauce with it Sesame chicken: ordered a few times! Yum! Pork & cabbage dumplings: medium wrapped, consistent, and juicy

Shrimp Knife Cut Noodle
Analiese K.

Thanks to my fellow Yelpers for the rec, this little place is spot on! Delicious, fresh, authentic, I definitely recommend a stop in if you are craving dim sum or noodles. We have a stop over in San Francisco before heading on to our final travel destination and did a quick search for dim sum as we were leaving the airport. And after scrolling through about 20 reviews, we decided on this place. I love a good "hole in the wall", divey (if that's a word) and scratch made eatery. Ambiance is not a strong point if you are looking for mid to upper scale setting. But, if you can put appearances aside and listen to your stomach, then consider yourself home! This is a smallish shop, clean and with hot tea service (no alcohol). The service is fast, friendly and with a smile. There is a lady in the back, CRANKING out handmade wontons (be still my heart!) The portions are huge and family style! My daughter and I ordered enough for a six person family and judging from the look of surprise on the chef's face, we did a good job of polishing off most of it! ‍ One thing we tried that i had never heard of is the beef roll. It's really good and way bigger than i had thought. Kind of like a calzone. Highly recommend the spicy wonton and the knife cut noodles with shrimp. These knife cut noodles had such a luscious, silky mouth feel, i could have slurped them all day! We also enjoyed the fried spring rolls and shao mai. Price point is very reasonable. We had six different dishes for $64, which includes tax. Just about $10 per dish with huge servings. We have plenty of leftovers in our hotel fridge for later Anyway, jump out of your comfort zone and dive in to flavor town at Dumpling Era, you won't be disappointed!

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Very delicious, very fast, friendly. Not great ambiance but I go for the amazing food.

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We got take out from Dumpling Era and it was great! The 7-color tofu is something we've never tried before and it was unbelievable.

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Consistently good takeout. Good dumpling comfort food. Fried spicy tofu is interesting too.

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Dumpling era is my absolute favorite! I get the beef knife cut noodles, the seven spice tofu and dumplings. It's a must try.

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Ask the Community - Dumpling Era

What is their orange habanero-tasting extremely spicy hot sauce? The food is great, but I also want to just order some of that amazing hot sauce!

Just ask for it. They will sell you a small bottle or even give away if you ask nicely.

Is MSG used here?

Loll not sure why the other person said no. They definitely do and it's fine.

What gluten free options are there?

I'm sorry but I don't know the answer.

Is it possible to order the soup dumplings Togo? Or can it only be eaten at the restaurant?

It can be ordered Togo as well

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Mom’s Tofu - Japchae

Mom’s Tofu

4.3(338 reviews)
2.4 mi
$$

Our waiter was very nice and constantly refilled the water jug at our tablet without us having to…read moreask them. The restaurant was clean and quiet when we arrived, and then a lot of people showed up and made it very lively in a nice way. I got the spicy pork ramen and it was VERY good and flavorful. I got added the spicy option and it definitely was spicy which I enjoyed. Only small complaint was that it seemed like the others in my party got more noodles to their ramen dishes, but that was something we joked about and didn't ruin my dinner. Would definitely go back here to try out different food options, unless I'm in the mood again for that great ramen.

Mom's Tofu is located downstairs in the same building that houses Dead Eye Coffee and Curry Pizza…read moreHouse. I met up with a friend for dinner and it was pretty quiet on a Monday early evening. It seemed like they had more takeaway orders and only 1 staff member working front of house. I ordered the mushroom tofu soup with perilla powder for an extra $3. I also asked for the soup to be spicy since you can select the spice level. Unfortunately, the perilla powder didn't really do much and the broth was not spicy whatsoever. It was actually quite bland and I ended up packing it home to fix myself (bring on the gochugaru!). When I usually order this dish, it automatically comes with an egg. Oddly enough, mine didn't come with one, so I had to flag down the server and request an egg. My friend graciously treated me so I'm not sure if the egg was an additional cost or not. I would hope it is already included in the price though! Crazy how soondubu costs a whooping $20 now. The banchan was actually decent. Unlike other Korean restaurants where each one is served in a different tiny dish, Mom's Tofu just puts them all on a tray with divided sections. We got 5 different banchans to try, and they were decent portions. I do like how you get a small cup of rice punch at the end of the meal with the bill though! However, for the quality, I think it's best to go to travel to the South Bay for my Korean fix.

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Mom’s Tofu - Interior

Interior

Mom’s Tofu - Spicy pork sizzling pot

Spicy pork sizzling pot

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Pho de Nguyen - Bunbohue

Pho de Nguyen

4.2(828 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Stopped here for lunch with the Hubz. We order the Bun Bo Hue with Duck Confit and the Ox Tail Pho…read moreDac Biet. Location is not to big/too small. We got seated roght away. We happened to come on a day their wifi was down, so it was cash/zelle only. Haha. Thats crazy. Luckily that did not stop us from dining in. I loved the duck confit, it was cooked so well and the duck slices were so jucy even though it seemed like a small portion of meat to pair with your noodle. It was the perfect portion after all. I enjoyed the BBH, though it is different from what I am used to. I enjoyed the oxtail, it fell right off the bone. My Hubz enjoyed his Pho Dac Biet as well. Though we wish the broth was hotter. There was plenty of meat and oxtail in his bowl. Would we come again, yes!

We came in with a party of thirteen and one baby. We ordered five Thai iced teas, but unfortunately…read morethey tasted like cardboard. Do not recommend it. Menu is on a QR code that was provided on the table. One good thing about ordering on the phone is that it makes it easier to list what everyone wants. The downside is that six people's orders were messed up. I did see the waitress transfer the orders that was on our phone to what seems to be her phone. The waitress had to come back several times to confirm what we ordered. I ordered the oxtail-only pho, but they brought out the combo oxtail pho instead. To their credit, they did give us a free bowl of pho for the mistake and did not charge us the automatic surcharge for a large party. I understand that restaurants get busy, but it was still a frustrating experience.

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Chicken Pho

Pho de Nguyen - Vegan Pho

Vegan Pho

Pho de Nguyen - Wagyu Garlic Noodles

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Spicy House - 78. Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup

Spicy House

4.4(322 reviews)
6.2 mi
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Spicy House is my go-to spot! I come here so often the servers recognize us and already know what…read morewe're going to order. I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEE the dry fried chicken and the Szechuan spicy beef. The chicken is crispy, packed with flavor, and super addictive, while the spicy beef is rich, bold, and has that signature numbing kick from the Sichuan peppercorns. I usually also get the honey walnut shrimp when I want something a little sweeter to balance everything out, but if you're trying this place for the first time, you really can't go wrong with the dry fried chicken and Szechuan spicy beef. Just a heads up, it's not just spicy, it's that numbing heat, so definitely get some rice on the side.

Spicy House is quickly becoming my new favorite Chinese restaurant. My husband and I stopped in…read morearound 2:00 in the afternoon, and even at that hour the place was pleasantly busy, which felt like a good sign right away. We both ordered lunch plates. He had the black bean spicy fish with white rice, and I chose the mapo tofu with fried rice. Each lunch came with tea, a cup of hot and sour soup, and an egg roll. The soup really stood out. It wasn't just a thin broth with a few scraps floating around. It was a genuine, comforting hot and sour soup with real ingredients in every spoonful. That alone made the meal feel thoughtful and complete. The portions were satisfying and well balanced, and everything arrived hot and fresh. My husband enjoyed his fish, which had good flavor and a nice texture. The mapo tofu was exactly how I like it. The tofu held its shape, which made a big difference. I do not enjoy overly soft tofu that falls apart, and this had a firmer bite that worked really well with the sauce. The dish was clean tasting, with a steady heat that was noticeable but not overwhelming. It had spice, but it did not overpower the dish or linger too aggressively. There was no pork, which I appreciated, and it still felt complete and satisfying without it. What made this meal especially meaningful for me is that I had just gotten out of the hospital a week ago after dealing with malnutrition, dehydration, and several health issues. I had not been eating well and had lost over 80 pounds in the past year. This was the first full, nourishing meal I have truly been able to enjoy in a long time. For the first time in months, I did not feel weak or fragile afterward. I felt full, steady, and strong. That kind of experience goes beyond just good food. It felt restorative. It felt like care. From what others often say, this place has built a strong reputation for bold Sichuan flavors that are still approachable. People tend to mention the generous portions, the consistent quality, and the fact that the spice levels are flavorful rather than overwhelming. It is the kind of spot that draws both regulars and first time visitors who are looking for something reliable and satisfying. Spicy House gave me more than just a meal. They gave me a moment of comfort and strength when I really needed it. We will absolutely be back.

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Spicy House - Interior seating area

Interior seating area

Spicy House - 12. Eggplant with Tofu Lunch Special

12. Eggplant with Tofu Lunch Special

Spicy House - Fried chicken wings

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Kevin’s Noodle House - Pho with meatballs

Kevin’s Noodle House

4.2(152 reviews)
2.4 mi
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rain or shine this place is always busy! their service is fast paced and they have a good amount of…read moreseating available. the restaurant will be packed at capacity at times but that's how you know they have good food! their menu is pretty large and they have many vietnamese food options, from banh mi, to vermicelli bowls, to appetizers and pho! their broth is amazing, super flavorful and has a lot of great depth. i drank every sip of the soup from my bowl, and i even craved more even though i was absolutely stuffed. the noodles portion is generous and i would definitely recommend this place! parking is quite chaotic but it is irving street, so paid parking is a must and you might have to park far.

We were craving for some noodle soup and decided to give this place a try. There were metered…read moreparking spots outside of the restaurant. However, it was kind of challenging to get a spot during the lunch rush hours. We were greeted and seated right away upon entering the restaurant. We ordered the Grillled Pork Chop With Chicken Wings and Egg Roll Over Steamed Rice. We also ordered a large Egg Noodle with Fish Cakes, Shrimp, Sliced Pork, and Chicken. Our food came out in a timely manner. The Grilled Pork Chops were tender. The Chicken Wings and the Egg Roll were crispy. The noodle soup with Pork, Chicken, Shrimp, and Fish Cakes was hot when it got to our table. It came with bean sprouts and cilantro. During our meal, none of the employees came by to check up on us. If you want service, you need to flag them down.

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Kevin’s Noodle House - Inside

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Kevin’s Noodle House - Wings $15.25

Wings $15.25

Kevin’s Noodle House - A2. Fresh Spring roll    (3 Rolls)

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Chibog - Tocino

Chibog

4.1(1.2k reviews)
3.1 mi
$$

This place is our ride-or-die Filipino restaurant, and for good reason. Every visit, we roll with…read morethe same legendary order: Lumpia Shanghai à la carte, combo sisig, and a bowl of garlic rice and every single time, it hits like a warm hug from someone's lola. The food is Asian comfort at its absolute peak. The lumpia? Crispy, savory perfection. The sisig? Sizzling, bold, and dangerously addictive. And that garlic rice was simple, fragrant, and the kind of side dish that quietly steals the whole show. The service and ambiance are exactly what you'd expect from a tasty Asian restaurant. you will leave stuffed, satisfied, and already planning your next visit before you've even left the parking lot. If you know Filipino food, you already know. And if you don't...this is your sign to find out.

Really enjoyed this Filipino spot -- the portions are generous, the food is flavorful, and…read moreeverything came out fresh and satisfying. We ordered a couple of silog dishes along with the sizzling chicken sisig. One silog plate came with beef tapa (with the option of grilled or pan-fried) and chicken tocino, while the other included longanisa and pork tocino. Everything paired perfectly with their garlic fried rice, which was honestly one of the highlights of the meal. The sizzling chicken sisig was packed with flavor, and the portions were definitely enough to share or take leftovers home. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. I also noticed two different families order the lechon kawali and kare-kare, and both said those are their favorite dishes here -- definitely taking that as a recommendation for next time. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu!

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Chibog - Indoors

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Chibog - The reason for stopping by. combo sisig "chick-boy" (chicken and pork/baboy)

The reason for stopping by. combo sisig "chick-boy" (chicken and pork/baboy)

Chibog - Lechon Combo

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Lechon Combo

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